In fact, just as Yagyu had said, Naruto won.
Although the process was difficult and he was beaten badly, he still won.
At the viewing window, Shikamaru looked at the celebrating Naruto with a hint of disbelief on his face.
"He actually won."
Shikamaru turned to Yagyu and asked,
"Yagyu, do you know something about Naruto?"
So he has already started thinking about it.
Hearing Shikamaru's question, Yagyu nodded slightly.
"I am the Third Hokage's direct disciple, now that I have graduated, it is normal for me to know some things, about Naruto, I know quite a lot."
He paused for a moment, then continued,
"From my perspective, Naruto will eventually become a true hero, he will definitely become an outstanding Hokage."
Whether others believed it or not did not matter.
Yagyu, who knew the future, was absolutely certain of this.
Yagyu's evaluation shocked Shikamaru.
In everyone's eyes, Yagyu was a rather aloof person, unless someone was truly close to him, it was almost impossible to gain his recognition.
Even Sasuke, who was one of the strongest in their class, had never been acknowledged by Yagyu.
Shikamaru knew this very well.
Yet now, Yagyu acknowledged Naruto, that dead-last Naruto.
It was simply unbelievable.
Seeing Shikamaru's shocked expression, Yagyu did not explain further, he simply gave a mysterious smile.
If he did not know the future, he would feel the same way.
At that moment, Genma called out Shikamaru and Dosu's names.
Because Sasuke had not arrived, Gaara was originally going to advance directly, but due to the Kazekage's decision, that match was postponed, so the next match began.
Shikamaru vs Dosu.
"What a drag."
Shikamaru muttered, then said to Yagyu,
"I am going."
Yagyu nodded and did not say anything more.
Shikamaru had a high chance of winning, Dosu was weaker than Temari, so there was no issue.
"Still postponed Sasuke versus Gaara."
Sitting by the window, Yagyu looked toward the elevated stand.
"Orochimaru, are you that confident Sasuke will become your vessel?"
He shook his head.
This matter was difficult to interfere with, it felt like there was an invisible force pushing Sasuke forward.
The Sound Four had infiltrated Konoha easily, at that time security was extremely tight, without internal assistance, that would be impossible.
Then Sasuke leaving the village, only Sakura noticed, that made no sense.
He was the last Uchiha, the village would definitely monitor him closely, especially since he had shown signs of instability.
Putting everything together, Yagyu's conclusion felt unsettling.
"After the old man steps down, all the hidden forces in Konoha will begin to move."
Perhaps Itachi also allowed Sasuke to go, and deliberately broke him again mentally, pushing him further toward darkness.
No one knew Yagyu's thoughts.
The exam continued.
Shikamaru defeated Dosu.
Shino advanced as Kankuro withdrew.
Then,
"Fifth match."
Genma's voice echoed throughout the arena.
"Yagyu Sōsuke of Konoha versus Temari of the Sand."
The entire arena erupted in excitement.
"Finally, Yagyu!"
"I came just to see him!"
"Konoha's future!"
"He will definitely win!"
In the audience, Ino, sitting with her mother, showed a proud expression.
Everyone was talking about her future husband, that feeling made her extremely happy.
"Yagyu is coming out!"
Yagyu's mother spoke.
Ino immediately focused her gaze.
With a flash of lightning, Yagyu appeared in the arena.
"Yagyu!"
Ino stood up excitedly.
"Do your best!"
She had not made it to the final stage, but it did not matter.
Her future husband had, and she would cheer for both of them.
The two mothers exchanged smiles, they were very satisfied with their relationship.
On the elevated stand, Orochimaru, disguised as the Fourth Kazekage, looked at Yagyu with seriousness.
Their brief clash in the Forest of Death had already revealed enough.
Yagyu's strength was already close to Kage level, he posed a real threat.
"Hokage-sama, I heard Yagyu Sōsuke is your disciple."
Orochimaru spoke calmly,
"He is quite outstanding, to reach such strength at this age reminds me of your other disciples, especially Orochimaru, he was just as talented."
These words struck directly at the heart.
Orochimaru was deliberately provoking the Third Hokage.
Because he was also very interested in Yagyu.
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