79.Battle of Fate? (1)

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"Cough, cough..."

The whole square was very quiet at this moment, except for the occasional cough from Shingo.

"The third round of the exam is very simple. The participants for each battle will be determined by drawing numbered cards. Those who draw the same number will form a group. The number on the cards indicates the order of the battles. The winners will successfully advance to Chuunin."

After that, he took out a set of numbered cards from his hand and said softly, "These cards are specially made to prevent any cheating. Come on! Step forward and choose your opponent!"

At that moment, there were various discussions among the people on the platform.

"Isn't this relying on fate? Isn't it too childish!?"

"Oh no! What if Sosuke draws a strong opponent? Isn't that too unfair?"

"Don't worry, let's have some confidence in Sosuke. He will be able to defeat his opponents!"

Then, the examinees below stepped forward one after another and picked up their respective numbered cards.

Sosuke took the card and returned to his original position. He opened his palm and glanced at it.

Number one!

"Cough... Now that you've got the numbered cards, let the participant with the number one card enter the center of the arena, while the others wait in the examinee area," Shingo said lightly.

"Clap!" "Clap!"...

Sosuke walked slowly towards the arena.

There was a commotion on the platform!

"Oh my god! It's Sosuke! Look! Look! Sosuke is entering the arena!"

"It's Sosuke! Let's cheer for him!"

"I wonder who Sosuke's opponent will be! I hope they're not too strong!"

...

Even the nobles were surprised that Sosuke could cause such a commotion among the common people. They looked at Sosuke on the field with curious eyes.

Next to one of the nobles, a graceful and elegant young lady had her beautiful black eyes scanning the arena.

When Sosuke's figure entered the field, she blinked her eyes and frowned slightly, as if pondering something.

Suddenly, as if she figured something out!

Her eyes widened in surprise.

Could it be...?

...

As Sosuke stepped onto the field and stood still, another figure followed closely.

The fan symbol on his back clearly marked his identity - Uchiha Shino.

His long black hair made Uchiha Shino look very handsome.

On the high platform, the discussions surged.

"That symbol... he must be a child of the Uchiha clan! How could Sosuke be so unlucky to pick him as the first opponent?"

An anxious young girl stared wide-eyed and said worriedly.

"Could there be a conspiracy? Sosuke encountered an Uchiha clan member as his first opponent! I'll report this! I'll bring this issue to the attention of the Third Hokage!! Let go of me!"

Granny Jisan shouted angrily.

Beside her, a boy about the same age as Sosuke tightly held her arm, looking nervous as he urgently shouted, "Granny Jisan, please don't cause trouble now. The Chuunin Exam is very serious; there can't be any conspiracy! Please trust Sosuke. Even if there's a problem, you have to believe in him."

A man next to them also advised, "Don't worry, Sosuke may appear humble in front of us, but he's an outstanding ninja. We have to believe that he can handle it."

...

Meanwhile, in the examinee area, the other examinees were looking at each other with wide eyes!

Those who had graduated from the same ninja school as Sosuke knew well that he had once fought against Shino.

And won the battle!

At this moment, the two individuals collided once again in the exam!

Could this really be fate's decision!? Are the two of them destined enemies!?

Inuzuka Fuji patted Kakero's head, turned his head to the side, and sighed helplessly. "It seems like trouble has found Shino this time..."

Beside him, wearing sunglasses, silently watched the two on the field and said in a deep voice, "Before the outcome is revealed, no one can be certain of how it will turn out. Oi."

In response, Inuzuka Fuji sighed lightly. "You're too stubborn..."

In a corner, Uchiha Sayo's pretty face turned pale, and she nervously watched the two on the field, her small hands clenched tightly, secretly thinking, "Brother might not be able to defeat Sosuke... I hope he's not too stubborn... I hope he won't get hurt again..."

In the center of the arena, the two stood facing each other.

Sosuke had a gentle smile on his face as he spoke softly, "We meet again, Shino."

Shino on the other side had no reaction and looked at Sosuke with a serious expression in his eyes.

Seeing his performance, Sosuke's smile became a bit deeper.

"It seems you've improved a lot since last time... Anyway, I want to thank you for helping Dai and Tsunade in the previous battle."

But Shino interrupted Sosuke's words sharply, "You don't need to thank me! There's no need for any connection between us!"

"I don't want you to have anything to do with Sayo. I hope you stay away from her in the future!"

He said sternly, his eyes fixed on Sosuke's.

In response, Sosuke's mouth curved into a playful smile, his eyes flashing with a hint of mischief.

Turning slightly, he looked at Uchiha Sayo, who was anxiously watching from the high platform, and said softly, "Sayo... She's a very good girl... She must be very happy to have a brother like you."

Indeed, for Sosuke, knowing that Sayo had such a caring brother made him feel relieved.

However, this gesture seemed like a provocation and a threat in Shino's eyes!

Believing that he understood Sosuke's true nature, he said coldly, "Take your eyes off my sister!"

"Hmm?"

Sosuke turned to look at him, still smiling slightly but slightly puzzled.

"Others may not understand, but I see through you with my own eyes!"

"Sosuke! You're dangerous! I can't allow you to have anything on my sister!"

Shino said angrily.

Hearing his words, Sosuke's smile deepened, and he said softly, "I thought you had improved a lot, but it seems that was just my thinking... You're so immersed in the self-indulgence of your bloodline ability... It's hard for me to be interested in someone like you..."

Hearing Sosuke's evaluation, Shino was deeply angered!

"Bastard!"

His black eyes instantly turned blood-red!

Within his pupils, several black tomoe rapidly rotated!

"Bang!"

His figure disappeared from where he stood!

"do you know how much effort have I put in to surpass you!"

With such a bloodline, how can I be humiliated by someone like you!

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"

Suddenly, his figure appeared to Sosuke's left!

He completed the hand seals!

He clasped his hand to his mouth!

"Boom!"

Intense red flames surged towards Sosuke's position!

But his Sharingan was firmly locked onto Sosuke, who stood steadily on the field!

Sosuke's mouth slightly lifted.

As if in slow motion, Shino heard a faint murmur in his ears.

"Have your eyes really seen through everything..."

In an instant, his pupils shrank, and his body trembled!

He didn't even have time to turn his head as he stared at the big blood-red eyes!

Suddenly, Sosuke, standing beside him, waved his arm gently!

"Bang!"

Shino's body was like a cannonball smashing into the ground!

"Boom!"

The solid ground instantly cracked!

It made a thunderous sound!