Naruto: Fire-Release system

Chapter 100: "I Hear You're the Last Genius of the Uchiha!"

The revival of the Three-Tails at this precise moment left Uchiha Yi somewhat speechless.

He had taken on the task of capturing the Three-Tails because it seemed less troublesome compared to the other tailed beasts. However, there was no urgency to act.

For now, he decided to let Karin and her team finish the second round of the Chūnin Exams before taking any further steps. After all, it was only a matter of two or three days.

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As he prepared to return to the exam arena, a shadow clone stationed in Amegakure sent urgent news: Kakashi had been attacked.

The revelation surprised Uchiha Yi.

Thankfully, his shadow clone had intervened in time, preventing Kakashi from being silently captured.

But something about Kakashi seemed off—his behavior was strange, as though he had completely lost control of himself and was being manipulated.

Despite being puzzled by the situation, Uchiha Yi instructed Kakashi to stay vigilant.

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Outside Amegakure.

A white-haired man wearing a high-collared cloak, with half of his face wrapped in bandages, stood glaring at Amegakure's direction.

This was Hiruko, furious over his plan's setbacks.

He had recently perfected the Chimera Technique, a jutsu capable of merging multiple kekkei genkai into one body.

So far, he had successfully captured Sunagakure's Pakura and Kirigakure's Chūjō.

Targets from Iwagakure and Kumogakure were being pursued by his subordinates—"One," "Two," and "Three." These missions seemed manageable.

As for Kakashi, Hiruko had already planted a puppet curse mark on him years ago, expecting his capture to be straightforward.

Yet, just as he activated the mark, a mysterious force thwarted his plans.

"How could Amegakure have such a powerful figure?" Hiruko muttered, frustrated and alarmed.

He had underestimated Amegakure, assuming it was still the small, insignificant village from the days of Hanzo.

Realizing Kakashi was now out of reach, Hiruko shifted his focus to a potential replacement: Uchiha Sasuke.

According to recent intelligence, Sasuke had awakened the two-tomoe Sharingan. While inferior to Kakashi's three-tomoe version, it was an acceptable alternative.

With his new target in mind, Hiruko left Amegakure and headed straight for Konoha.

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Konoha's Forest of Death.

The second stage of the Chūnin Exams was about to commence.

The task was simple: collect both Heaven and Earth scrolls and deliver them to the central tower to pass.

"Byakugan!"

The moment they entered, Karin's team began their search.

With Hinata's Byakugan, the surrounding terrain and chakra signatures were laid bare.

After a brief search, Hinata identified a small village team carrying the Earth scroll they needed.

"Let's move," Karin, the team captain, instructed.

Guided by Hinata's Byakugan and Karin's sensory abilities, the team avoided unnecessary confrontations and targeted weaker opponents.

Within a short time, they successfully acquired the Earth scroll.

However, just as they celebrated their success, Karin sensed a terrifyingly powerful chakra heading in their direction.

"Someone dangerous is coming! We need to leave!"

The ominous, bloodthirsty aura sent chills down Karin's spine.

Trusting her instincts, the group immediately retreated.

Moments later, Gaara appeared at the scene, furious to find his "prey" had escaped.

"I haven't seen blood in so long!" Gaara roared, his frustration boiling over.

Thankfully, Karin's team avoided confrontation. Otherwise, they would've met the same gruesome fate as the Rain ninja Gaara had just annihilated.

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While Karin's team progressed smoothly, Naruto's team wasn't as fortunate.

Shortly after entering the Forest of Death, they were ambushed by a team from Otogakure.

"I hear you're the last genius of the Uchiha," said the bandaged-faced Dosu Kinuta, blocking Team 7's path.

Behind him stood his teammates, Kin Tsuchi and Zaku Abumi.

"What do you mean by that?" Sasuke asked, puzzled by Dosu's words.

Otogakure had once been a cover for New Konoha, where Orochimaru's forces had temporarily resided. Sasuke didn't understand why they would now act hostile.

"It means we've come to see if your so-called genius is real!" Dosu sneered, rolling up his sleeve to reveal a strange, multi-holed gauntlet.

Without further warning, he launched an attack on Sasuke.

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"Hey! What are you doing?"

Naruto, unable to comprehend the situation, yelled in frustration.

When Zaku stepped forward to block him, Naruto's anger boiled over.

"Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

In an instant, hundreds of clones swarmed Zaku, overwhelming him.

Zaku, unprepared for such an overwhelming onslaught, froze in disbelief.

"What kind of monster is this?" he muttered, breaking out in a cold sweat.

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As Naruto overwhelmed Zaku, Kin moved to assist.

But before she could act, Sakura stepped forward, blocking her path.

"Your opponent is me!" Sakura declared.

Though her confidence seemed misplaced, she couldn't stand by and watch her teammates shoulder the burden alone.

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Back at Sasuke's fight, Dosu's sonic-based attacks proved to be a significant challenge.

The vibrations disrupted Sasuke's chakra flow and coordination, forcing him to fight defensively.

However, something inside Sasuke began to stir.

The pressure of the battle, the humiliation of being underestimated—everything boiled together.

His Sharingan evolved.

The tomoe in his eyes spun rapidly, transforming into the three-tomoe Sharingan mid-battle.

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With his enhanced perception and reaction speed, Sasuke quickly turned the tide of the fight.

"You'll regret looking down on me," he growled, his confidence restored.

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As the battles raged on, unbeknownst to the participants, a greater danger loomed.

Hiruko had arrived near the Forest of Death, silently observing the chaos.

"This is the perfect opportunity to strike," he muttered, setting his sights on Sasuke.

To Be Continued...

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