63 Trash, and Worse than Trash

"Asuma?"

"It should be him. They might be surrounded."

"Are they alive?"

"They're still active."

Kurenai quickly stated.

Her sensory range is wider and clearer than Shisui's. At this time, both teams were mainly relying on her information for guidance.

"I'll speed up and go first, you guys quickly catch up, Kurenai conserve your chakra."

"Okay."

Getting the response, Shisui nodded and then accelerated forward.

He was fast.

He had been holding back before, for the sake of his team. But now...

With a whoosh and a few body flickers, Shisui had disappeared from their sight.

Raidō Namiashi was taken aback for a moment.

Then he realized, they were fast because they could only be that fast, while Shisui's Body Flicker Technique was far stronger than theirs.

They were not in the same league.

Shisui quickly penetrated, and in no time crossed the inner circle of the forest of death, and found where Asuma was. At this point, Asuma's activity range was getting smaller and smaller.

When he arrived, a group of people were jumping up and down, and in the shadows, there were two more teams observing.

Just when Asuma was running out of strength.

A huge fireball flew out.

Great Fireball Technique!

Asuma's eyes brightened.

However.

His physical strength was almost depleted, and it was impossible for him to retreat. Taking advantage of the fact that he could still extract a little chakra...

Asuma immediately formed seals.

The next moment.

Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!

Boom!

A loud explosion.

Shisui's fire, originally meant to cover Asuma's retreat without targeting the enemy, had its direction changed due to this jutsu.

The flames raged, sweeping a group of enemies.

Hoheto Hyūga, Shitō Akimichi were directly engulfed by the fire.

The other Jonins were all astounded.

Asuma...

Was ruthless!

He used his last bit of chakra not to run, but to help his teammates kill the enemy.

"His judgment was that even if he escapes, he could only become a burden to his teammates, so he chose to help his teammates eliminate the enemy."

Shikaku glanced at the Third Hokage.

Although it was just an exam, a drill, making such a judgment and choice proves that Asuma possesses a high level of battlefield situation judgment and tactical wisdom.

"What a pity."

"Hayama sighed early in the morning, yet he admired a lot.

Rationality and Sensibility.

Asuma chose his teammates.

"Having many experiences and learning numerous lessons from them is beneficial"

The Third didn't seem disappointed.

Asuma's performance had far exceeded his expectations.

Actually.

He felt somewhat grateful to Kyōichi in his heart.

Asuma's condition, as a father, he had some sense.

And now...

It seemed like he had firmed his thoughts.

That was commendable!

"Why?"

Kakashi didn't understand.

With better choices clearly available, why make such a decision?

He didn't believe Asuma didn't understand.

"Usually, those who fail to complete their mission are referred to as useless, but those who do not cherish their companions are even worse than useless!"

"Cough, cough!"

The Third coughed repeatedly, feeling somewhat awkward.

Kyōichi's words...

Had hit the nail on the head!

Not only did they strike at Kakashi's heart.

Everyone knew that what Kakashi mentioned most was "mission first," and the reason for this was due to Sakumo Hatake abandoning his mission to save his teammates.

Kyōichi's words were an endorsement of Sakumo's actions.

"You don't understand anything!"

Kakashi's eyes were cold, wearing a mask, and his facial expression couldn't be discerned.

"This is just an exam, if even in the exam you have to abandon your teammates for victory, it's too utilitarian. I know you're going to talk about Might Guy, but his first thought was also to take Aoba with him rather than abandon him."

Kyōichi's face was serious.

Kakashi turned his head and did not reply.

Kyōichi was too lazy to say more.

He was not Kakashi's father after all, a casual remark was enough, he was too lazy to say anything extra.

Moreover.

There was work to be done now.

Kurenai and the others had arrived at the scene, intimidating the two hidden teams with their numbers, but they could not stop Ensui Nara and the other one. Now it was time for the Jōnin to clean up the battlefield.

Shitō Akimichi and Hoheto Hyūga were injured.

This was probably the most glorious record that the Fireball Jutsu had created in the Chunin exams.

Minato Namikaze was the first to arrive.

The medical team would take some time.

Kyōichi's hands formed a seal, creating the chakra of the Medical Ninjutsu, coupled with the slug clone sending it to the slug body near Minato. Gradually, the injuries on Hoheto Hyūga and Shitō Akimichi improved.

Slug Technique!

The Third watched this scene, filled with emotion.

Back in the day, Tsunade saved many lives on the battlefield with this technique. Since Tsunade left, no medical ninja in Konoha has been able to do the same.

Now, Kyoichi could use it!

The problem is...

He's not exactly a professional when it comes to medical ninjutsu. Rather, Kyoichi's specialty lies in swordsmanship and ninjutsu, with medical ninjutsu being more of a supplementary skill.

Damn it!

Comparisons are odious.

...

"Thank you, everything's fine here, you guys continue the exam."

Minato noticed the healing effect of the slug and breathed a sigh of relief.

No wonder Kyoichi dared to go big.

Slug technique!

In combination with his Flying Thunder God, as long as the injuries of those in the Forest of Death aren't too severe, there is basically no danger to their lives.

"Yes!"

Kurenai, watching the slug with envy, gradually becoming more determined.

I have to learn genjutsu.

But I must not give up medical ninjutsu!

She followed the others towards the inner circle.

"Minato, they are temporarily out of danger, prepare for the final circle."

"Yes!"

The final circle.

It means the second contraction.

But...

The first contraction alone has sparked many battles, and many unexpected events have directly influenced the course of the battle.

For example, Asuma was blocked.

But...

Asuma's resistance was fierce.

One team wiped out another team, and the record of demolishing another one is quite impressive. What's more, the two-man team of Ensui Nara can't go far.

The remaining ones in the final circle are either top lone wolves...

Like Might Guy.

Or small teams sticking together like Shisui's.

Kyoichi stopped the healing.

There might be quite a few people who need healing later, he needs to conserve chakra.

At this time.

The Jonin kept contracting, the battlefield was shrinking again, and during this process, Shisui's team took out another team.

The final battleground was reduced to a small circle, and it was clear who was still alive.

Shisui, Kurenai's team full count.

Ensui Nara's team of two.

The remaining team is rather peculiar...

Might Guy, Rin, and Genma Shiranui.

This is a temporary small team formed by lone wolves banding together.

The top five are eligible to participate in the third round.

But...

There are still six teams here.

Ensui Nara is panicking.

"You guys..."

"Let's join forces. If we don't, there's no way we can beat them."

Genma Shiranui looked a bit pale.

On the way, his chakra and physical strength were greatly consumed, and he is now at the end of his rope.

In contrast to Shisui, Kurenai and others...

They are fully rested and at the peak of their power!

If they don't cooperate, they are doomed.

"Okay."

Ensui Nara breathed a sigh of relief.

He was afraid that Might Guy and others would rush and join the enemy to take them out first.

That would be terrible!

And now.

It seems that Genma and others still have the will to win, so there is room for maneuver.

He began to ponder in his heart...

How to hang on!