Chapter 916 I Don't Want to Bully The Elderly

Kankuro really didn't want to face this unknown guy, after all, his target was that annoying brat Naruto!

"Aren't you number thirty-five? Why aren't you going yet?" Temari, next to him, asked.

"Compared to this nobody from Konoha, I'd rather teach that bastard Naruto a lesson!" Kankuro said.

Gaara suddenly opened his eyes and said: "You can exchange the lot."

"Huh?" Kankuro and Temari were taken aback by this, and then simultaneously looked at Genma in the arena.

"It seems that it is really feasible…"

"The Konoha's head examiner didn't forbid exchanging lots…"

Kankuro quickly turned to Temari: "Sister, please!"

Temari rolled her eyes at Kankuro's words, 'When there's nothing to ask, you call me by name. When you need something, you call me sister. Neither of my brothers is normal!'

'But, who made me the elder sister?

After exchanging the lot number thirty-five, Temari stepped onto the arena.

Their little actions here did not go unnoticed, Sasuke, Lee, Suigetsu and the others all frowned when they saw this.

'We can exchange lots?'

'If that's the case…'

Everyone's gaze suddenly became strange.

Switching the lot numbers can help the weaker candidates avoid facing strong opponents and thus prevent an immediate and crushing defeat.

However, for people like Lee, Sasuke, Neji, Naruto, Kankuro, and Suigetsu, exchanging lottery numbers allows them to choose their 'preferred' opponents. This could be to prove themselves, to show off, or to settle old scores!

Therefore, even though the battle between Shikamaru and Temari in the arena was intense and attracted cheers from the audience, the group of candidates under the main stand were busy rubbing their lot numbers and exchanging glances with their teammates, ignoring the heated battle in the arena.

Genma stood at the front with senbon on his mouth, pretending not to notice anything.

The rules of the finals are very clear. Regardless of victory or defeat, those who performed outstandingly would be promoted to Chunin.

So, if a strong candidate deliberately chooses a weak opponent, it won't necessarily ensure their promotion!

Only by having an exciting and strategic battle, like the one between Shikamaru and Temari, can a candidate have a chance of being promoted to Chunin by the Hokage!

Hence, if a strong candidate switches their number to face another strong candidate, both parties would be able to demonstrate their best abilities, which is the best way to secure a Chunin promotion!

However, there's no way Genma would remind these 'worst group of candidates' behind him.

"Sasuke, why are you hiding your number? What number did you draw?" Naruto asked, unable to see Sasuke's lottery number and decided to confront him directly.

"It's none of your business." Sasuke replied coldly.

"Damn it!" Naruto jumped around in frustration, wishing to break Sasuke's hand open directly.

"Namikaze Naruto, what's your number?" Kankuro rushed forward and demanded aggressively.

"Hey hey, this little brat is my prey, stay out of this!" Suigetsu intervened forcefully!

"14-year-old old man and white-haired grandpa."

Naruto crossed his arms near his chest, and said with disdainful expression, "I don't want to bully the elderly."

"Little brat, you are courting death!!" Kankuro and Suigetsu gritted their teeth as they glared at Naruto. At this moment, they are almost unable to restrain themselves from attacking Naruto.

At this time, Lee also couldn't help but come over, "Sasuke, Naruto, whoever it is, please tell me your number! I! Want to prove myself here to Hokage-sama, to Guy-sensei, to everyone!"

Gaara squinted his eyes and looked at the group of bickering Genin, his eyes gleamed with a murderous intent, as if he wanted to challenge them all at once!

Amidst the noisy chatter, the battle in the arena also ended.

Just like in the original work, Shikamaru, despite having the upper hand and using various strategies, gracefully surrendered.

The audience in the stands were puzzled and buzzed with discussions.

Fortunately, Konoha didn't allow gambling, otherwise, Shikamaru would have been cursed to no end.

As for Temari, her whole figure froze in place, and her delicate body trembled.

'Why?'

'Why does this keep happening?!'\

Three years ago, during the finals of the Chunin Exams, the same thing happened… She won because of a surrender, and without her even showing off her strength. Fate seemed to be playing a cruel joke on her once again!

She obviously hasn't tried her best, but why does her enemy want to surrender?!

In this way, even if she wins, she will definitely not be able to advance to Chunin, just like she was three years ago!

'Three years, another three years, when will it end?'

Temari gnashed her teeth as she glared at Shikamaru on the opposite side, wishing she could kill him here!

"Hey, I have already surrendered. Why are you so upset?" Shikamaru asked lazily.

"So, who told you to surrender?!" Temari glared fiercely at Shikamaru.

Shikamaru was taken aback, feeling that this girl was a little unreasonable. He then shrugged his shoulders and walked straight back to the main stand.

"I will remember you, Nara Shikamaru. I will never let you go, I will definitely kill you! I swear!!" Temari followed closely, spewing her trash talk at Shikamaru.

Hearing this, Shikamaru's brows tightly knit, 'I surrendered because I'm afraid of trouble. Sigh… If I knew this would happen, I would not have surrendered… So troublesome…'

"Second match's winner, Sunagakure's Genin, Temari."

Genma flikcered into the arena and announced loudly, "Next, will the candidates who drew lots number three and thirty-four please come to the arena and prepare for the match!"

Two Shinobi from Takigakure and Kusagakure quickly walked into the arena and started fighting.