Chapter 156: Program Started.

"Which ninjutsu is that? It can cause Chakra to be seen so clearly?"Sakura exclaimed.

"Kakashi, you taught Naruto this ninjutsu?! You should know that Naruto doesn't have Sharingan. If he uses this ninjutsu, he will get hurt because he won't be able to control it!" Guy said in a low voice to Kakashi.

"Ah, this... I didn't think about it at the time, but if it's Naruto, then there should be no problem," Kakashi scratched his head and explained helplessly.

At this time, he could only trust Naruto, and he had heard what Sasuke said. It seems that Sasuke has seen Naruto use this ninjutsu before, which means that even if Naruto does not have Sharingan, it will not matter much.

"Teacher, is this ninjutsu very powerful?" Lee asked.

"Ah, this is Kakashi's S-rank ninjutsu," Guy said with emotion.

In the stands, Sarutobi Hiruzen stared, thinking, "Kakashi gave this ninjutsu to Naruto..."

Speaking of Naruto, ever since he graduated, I noticed that he hasn't been paying close attention to his progress. However, I believe this is mainly due to Kakashi's influence.

But why didn't Kakashi inform him about it?

Furthermore, I'm curious about Naruto's current level of strength. How much has he grown?

The Third Hokage decided to have a good talk with Kakashi after the exam is over, so that Naruto may not leave his control.

"You seem surprised, Third Hokage. Isn't he one of Konoha's Genin? Don't you have any understanding of the situation?" Orochimaru said jokingly.

It appears that the Hokage's attempt to exert control over Naruto had already faltered from the very start. Even a simple Lightning Release ninjutsu managed to elicit a frown from the Third Hokage. If he were aware of the entirety of Naruto's capabilities, wouldn't it instill a profound sense of fear within him?

"Haha, after all, I'm also very busy, so I don't pay much attention. However, it seems that your son is about to lose." Sarutobi Hiruzen quickly adjusted his expression and changed the subject.

"Hehe, Hokage Sama, don't forget Gaara's identity,"

"You don't mean to..." Sarutobi Hiruzen was taken aback suddenly, Gaara wouldn't turn into One Tail, right? There are so many spectators here if One Tail gets out of control…

"Hehe, who knows?" Orochimaru smiled coldly.

On the ground,

Naruto swiftly dashed towards Gaara, his right hand crackling with lightning.

Chidori resembled a sharp spear, piercing through Gaara's impenetrable defense. Simultaneously, Naruto found himself engulfed by sand spikes. However, the peculiar thing was that Naruto remained unharmed.

Yet, Gaara felt a discomfort within him as Naruto's attack impaled his shoulder.

"Why is Naruto unharmed!? Wasn't he stabbed?" Temari exclaimed, observing the lingering flames on Naruto's body in shock. She couldn't comprehend the nature of the ninjutsu involved.

"Hmm! A fire clone... Kakashi-sensei, is this ninjutsu exclusive to Naruto?" Sasuke sneered.

Since witnessing Naruto's ninjutsu, Sasuke had dedicated himself to diligently studying Fire Release techniques. He had also contemplated the concept of an uncuttable water body. However, he couldn't comprehend the mechanics behind this purported fire body.

If the clone and the main body became one, is it still called a fire clone?

Sasuke felt that he had been cheated.

"Uh... yes, I guess this is Naruto's ninjutsu, and the rest of us really can't learn it," Kakashi nodded.

"...I knew it!" Sasuke replied, disappointed.

"Huh?" Naruto stood beside the sand and felt the aura of Gaara inside had changed.

Suddenly, a huge claw came out and slapped Naruto fiercely. Naruto turned into a flame and disappeared on the spot.

"Naruto!?"

"Is it a fire clone?" Seeing Naruto appearing in the distance, Sasuke was puzzled.

"What ninjutsu is this again? Fire Release?" Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned.

It can be understood that Lightning Release was taught by Kakashi, but what about Fire Release? Was it taught by Sasuke?

In the auditorium, a ninja wearing a mask suddenly raised his two fingers, and was about to finish his seal to launch an illusion, when suddenly a hand was placed on his shoulder.

"Senior Kabuto, can this illusion not be activated?" A ninja wearing a root mask stood beside Kabuto and whispered.

"Oh! Naruto-kun...but if I stop, Orochimaru Sama's plan won't be able to start." Kabuto heard Naruto's voice and realized that this might be Shadow Clone.

"I understand. However, apart from the illusion, the rest can proceed as planned. After all, I still require this audience," Naruto smiled, then let go of his hand and left quietly.

"Oh, I can only use other ninjutsu to inform everyone that the plan has started."

Kabuto smiled helplessly. With Naruto here, he couldn't continue to use the illusion in front of him.

In addition to the auditorium, there are a large number of root ninjas and Naruto's Shadow Clone in the entire exercise venue and the entire Konoha.

Also, Namikaze Minato, on the Hokage rock, was paying attention to the movement within Konoha, so that he can make a timely judgment and act accordingly.

In the practice field, the claw that suddenly appeared was retracted.

"This is over, Gaara has entered the full body...." Temari panicked.

"That claw, every time I see it, it makes me sweat!" Kankuro also said. 

"F*ck! What a mess!!" Baki was also getting angry.

Snap!

The sandball surrounding Gaara suddenly shattered, turning into quicksand and slowly falling to the ground.

"What!" Gaara pressed his bleeding shoulder, growling inexplicably.

"Why? Did you suppress that monster? Gaara?" Naruto chuckled and said, "Would you like me to help you?"

"What?!" Gaara looked puzzled.

"Rasengan!" Naruto rushed towards Gaara with a ball in his hand.

"Gaara!" Temari shouted.

"Stop!" Baki also stood up.

Both acted immediately, trying to stop Naruto, because they knew very well that if Gaara was attacked at this time, then Shukaku, who had just been suppressed with great difficulty, would definitely come out!

Sure enough, Naruto's Rasengan missed Gaara and was blocked by a huge sandy claw. Gaara's entire face had turned beastly, staring fiercely at Naruto.

"Come on, let me see, how can such a monster be my friend!! Uzumaki Naruto!" Gaara charged forward.

Although Baki, Temari, and Kankuro came to the side, they didn't dare to go up and stop the fight. After all, Gaara at this time is completely unrecognizable!

At the same time, Kabuto contemplated for a moment before swiftly deploying a smoke bomb directly beneath his feet. He assumed that others should be able to discern such an overt maneuver.

Boom!

"Huh? Damn, the plan is about to start?!" Baki glanced at the white smoke rising from the auditorium, his expression was extremely ugly.

"Kakashi!" Guy suddenly shouted at Kakashi who nodded.

Suddenly, a louder sound came from the highest stand.

"Hokage Sama!"