Naruto: Did i Just Get Reincarnated as Gojo?-Chapter 270: Shuriken Throwing Competition Underway

Against powerful ninja, however... shuriken served merely as distractions. One couldn't hope to pierce their skin with chakra metal.

Even if, by sheer luck, a shuriken found its mark, their immense willpower would allow them to push through the pain.

The fixed and moving target assessments tested a ninja's ability to effectively interfere with or injure a target during ambushes and pursuits.

Surely a Chunin candidate could hit a target with a basic shuriken?

Like a three-point shot in basketball—opportunities were rare, and professional players needed accuracy.

So... what was the purpose of the mixed shuriken assessment?

The Konoha-Suna summer camp had already demonstrated its purpose... to ensure one's shuriken weren't used against their comrades by the enemy... or, conversely, to be able to pick up and utilize discarded shuriken on the battlefield.

This event... was a traditional Uchiha specialty!

Konoha, as the host, naturally wanted to provide opportunities for their own ninja to shine.

Shuriken of varying sizes and weights were distributed to the participants. The sudden change caused several ninja to miss their targets entirely.

Boos erupted from the crowd.

They'd paid good money to witness exciting ninja duels! Not... missed throws!!

Gamblers, hoping to strike it rich by betting against the favorites, groaned as the underdogs they'd backed missed target after target.

"I could do better than that!" they cried, itching to jump into the arena themselves, perhaps perform a real-life... body swap.

The situation improved only when the Uchiha Genin stepped up.

The thrown shuriken traced perfect, pleasing arcs through the air, striking the bullseye ten meters away with unwavering precision, eliciting gasps of admiration.

Several Uchiha ninja, skilled in the Uchiha-style shurikenjutsu, followed, all achieving perfect scores in the mixed shuriken assessment.

After completing their throws, they linked hands, the two on the ends raising their arms, and bowed deeply towards the Konoha section.

This was an Uchiha tradition—acknowledging that all achievements were born of kindness and support!

Those who'd bet on the Konoha favorites cheered, fists pumping.

This was how the Fire Games should be!

Ninja... weren't prone to surprises. Not everyone was the number one unpredictable ninja.

Uchiha were geniuses!

Ninja Today's analysis had stated that Uchiha ninja excelled in Fire Release and shurikenjutsu... It was only natural that they swept the gold, silver, and bronze medals in the shuriken subcategories.

Betting on the Uchiha... was the safest investment. Though the odds were lower, securing a guaranteed win while enjoying the competition was the greatest happiness!

Some reckless gamblers had even mortgaged their homes, betting everything on Uchiha Itachi. Risking a house to win... a luxury four-horse carriage... Thanks to Ninja Today, thanks to the Fire Games.

While the odds offered by the Konoha Welfare Lottery were lower, some daring gamblers sought out the unregulated betting rings operating within Otogakure. Such individuals... would likely face eventual retribution from the Lottery Center.

Grasping both the legitimate and illicit markets firmly!

Surprisingly, amidst the lackluster performance of the other villages' ninja, a group from Sunagakure stood out, consistently achieving scores of 7 or 8.

Though unable to compete with the Uchiha Genin or claim any medals, they still showcased the unique style of Sunagakure.

These Sunagakure ninja, excelling in such an obscure event, were, naturally, participants in the exchange program.

Having witnessed Uchiha Itachi's prowess during the Konoha-Suna summer camp, they'd neglected their puppet mastery and Wind Release training, focusing instead on mastering shurikenjutsu, hoping to recreate Itachi's epic performance should a similar assessment arise.

The Chunin Exams... were filled with infinite possibilities until the very end.

Ultimately, in the first event, shuriken throwing, Konoha predictably swept most of the gold medals, leaving the other villages to compete for silver and bronze.

The following days featured assessments in the Body Flicker Technique, the 4x100 meter relay race, and trap setting...

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Body Flicker Technique Finals...

Omoi, Karui, Uchiha Itachi, Zabuza...

A line of Genin stood poised at the starting line, performing final warm-ups.

"On your marks... get set... go!"

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A Fire Release ninja, acting as the starter, launched a fireball into the sky. The intense heat and sharp explosion signaled the start of the race. The Genin shot forward like blurs.

The moment he started, Uchiha Itachi's heart sank.

The Body Flicker Technique utilized various methods to achieve instantaneous movement or evasion.

Different ninja possessed different techniques, each with unique characteristics.

Kumo ninja excelled at using Lightning Release to stimulate their cells, achieving bursts of speed several times faster than normal.

Kiri ninja, due to their history of long-term missions and rigorous training—those who were slow became fodder for the Bloody Mist—possessed exceptional speed...

However, compared to these older, larger ninja, Uchiha Itachi's greatest disadvantage was his underdeveloped physique.

He was only five years old. No matter how much he stimulated his chakra... he was still only six!

Loyalty to the advisor couldn't overcome the limitations of ninja physiology!

Ten-year-old, fifteen-year-old ninja... simply possessed a physical advantage over a five-year-old.

While skill and talent could compensate for age differences in events like shuriken throwing, in contests of pure physical prowess, Itachi was helpless.

Wind rushed past his ears. When he regained his focus, his Sharingan could only perceive Omoi, Karui, and Zabuza, who had been beside him at the starting line, now several body lengths ahead.

A moment later, he could only see their backs.

Itachi gritted his teeth, pushing himself, but could only watch as the gap between him and the other ninja widened.

Damn it... Faster! Faster!!

If only I'd trained my taijutsu diligently like Guy-senpai... or focused more on the Body Flicker Technique like Shisui-senpai... I wouldn't be disgracing the advisor now.

Such a pathetic display, Uchiha Itachi!!

The age difference was like a monster, insurmountable despite his best efforts!

Ultimately, Itachi could only watch helplessly as the gold, silver, and bronze medals, which should have belonged to Konoha, were claimed by Kumogakure and Kirigakure.

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