Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou-Chapter 307: Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou []

Chūnin Exam Venue.

"Look, it's Jonin Samui!"

"So cool!"

"She's so beautiful!"

As the striking figure of Samui appeared, the entire venue instantly erupted in excitement. Countless spectators enthusiastically focused on the ninja standing at the center, about to preside over the duel.

At the same time, information about Samui began to spread among the crowd.

"Jonin Samui is said to be the second strongest Lightning Release user in Konoha, second only to the Hokage."

"I heard that Samui and her companions originally hailed from the Hidden Cloud Village. They were about to attend the ninja academy there but were betrayed by their fellow villagers and sold to human traffickers. Luckily, they were rescued by Lord Shirou, which is how they ended up here..."

Standing at the center of the arena, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Samui surveyed the surroundings with her cold, sharp gaze. Her short blonde hair gleamed in the sunlight, and her confident demeanor caused her lips to curve slightly upward at the corners upon hearing the murmurs around her.

Meanwhile, the Hidden Cloud ninjas wore ugly expressions. After all, this was a shameful part of their history being aired in public.

"I now announce the start of the Chūnin Exam finals! First match, contestants, enter the arena!"

With Samui's icy, commanding voice reverberating through the venue, many spectators shook their heads in admiration.

Tayuya vs. Temari!

As the first match began, the crowd grew even more excited, eagerly watching the clash between Konoha's kunoichi.

"Both contestants are female ninjas from Konoha?"

"That blonde girl with the fan—she's said to be the daughter of the Kazekage, who abandoned her."

"Wow, this is going to be interesting."

"The Kazekage's daughter, now a Konoha ninja?"

"And that red-haired girl is so cute! I heard she's descended from the Uzumaki clan..."

In the arena, the red-haired Tayuya, with her petite frame and mischievous demeanor, flashed a wild grin as she stared down her opponent, Temari.

"Temari! This time, I won't go easy on you!"

On the other side, Temari, exuding elegance and confidence as she held her iron fan, glanced at the Kazekage seated on the high platform. Taking a deep breath, her expression grew equally resolute.

"Those should be my words!"

Both girls, in the prime of their youth, ignited the crowd's excitement even further.

Up on the Kage viewing platform, the aged Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, smirked slyly as he commented:

"So, this is the first match? How remarkable. The Kazekage's daughter is participating—I'm curious to see how it plays out."

Ōnoki's provocative remarks prompted the Hokage, Uchiha Shirou, to respond with a calm shake of his head:

"Ōnoki, it seems your age is showing. Temari is now a ninja of Konoha."

With just one sentence, Shirou not only mocked the Kazekage but also turned Ōnoki's provocation back on him.

Ōnoki, however, simply chuckled and said no more. His gaze shifted toward the Kazekage, Rasa, who sat silently with his face hidden beneath his hat. Beneath the shadow of his hat, Rasa's eyes glinted coldly with black anger.

"Tayuya! Temari!"

As Samui's commanding voice echoed across the arena, the two contestants immediately prepared for battle.

In the blink of an eye, Samui disappeared from the center of the arena. The faint traces of lightning left in the air caused the audience to gasp in awe.

"The referee—where did she go?!"

Amidst the exclamations, someone finally spotted Samui, now standing nonchalantly on the viewing platform with one hand on her hip, calmly watching the match unfold.

To the untrained eye, her beauty was mesmerizing. But to the experienced ninja in the audience, her speed left them in shock. Especially among the Jonin, there was a growing sense of tension.

"What incredible speed! Even I could only catch the afterimage!"

"Is that the Lightning Release Body Flicker Technique?"

Even Kakashi Hatake, renowned for his skill, was inwardly astonished. Just from observing her speed, he could feel the pressure emanating from her skill. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking:

"There are no weaklings among them."

The Hidden Cloud ninjas also took note of this. The Fourth Raikage, A, clenched his fists and gritted his teeth in frustration.

"Raikage-sama, that woman's Lightning Body Flicker speed likely surpasses most of the Jonin in our village..."

"Shut up! I already know that!"

Through their mental connection, the Raikage was seething internally. As a specialist in taijutsu, he could easily recognize her extraordinary speed. Apart from himself and Killer Bee, no one in the Hidden Cloud could match Samui's mastery of Lightning Release taijutsu. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

It was a bitter realization—they had lost a true talent in Samui.

"Look! The match has started!"

The audience erupted with excitement as Tayuya and Temari began their battle. After testing each other with kunai from a distance, the two quickly transitioned into combat. Having known each other for some time, they were well aware of each other's strengths and weaknesses.

Temari excelled in Wind Release ninjutsu, while Tayuya specialized in genjutsu. Both were long-range fighters, not suited for close-quarters combat.

"Tayuya!"

"Temari!"

The two shouted as their fight intensified, captivating the audience with their dynamic, sweat-drenched duel between skilled kunoichi. From kunai and shuriken exchanges to elegant close-combat taijutsu, their clash was nothing short of exhilarating.

Among the spectators, however, some ninjas frowned.

"Kakashi, aren't these two girls supposed to be long-range fighters?" asked Might Guy, puzzled by the display of close-quarters combat.

Kakashi, appearing relaxed, casually observed the match before replying:

"Guy, you have to remember—this fight is for the audience."

"Kakashi, are you saying this is an exhibition match!?"

Even Might Guy finally understood. Behind him stood many of the genin from the same graduating class, who, upon witnessing the battle, collectively exclaimed in surprise.

"An exhibition match!? Isn't that a little disrespectful..."

"Damn it! Even if it's just an exhibition match without using their specialty jutsu, their taijutsu duel has already far surpassed the genin level!"

Haruno Sakura, Rock Lee, Tenten, Hyuga Hinata, Inuzuka Kiba, Aburame Shino, Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji, and Yamanaka Ino—these genin all frowned as they watched the battle.

Among them, Kiba felt the most frustrated, thinking this was disrespectful to the opponents.

However, there were also intelligent individuals, such as Shikamaru, who observed the battle calmly.

As for the two currently fighting on the field, Temari and Tayuya, they continued to engage in close combat with resolute expressions while quietly exchanging words.

"The Hokage ordered us to make it look good—preserve our strength, but also display great power..."

"If that's the case, then let's activate it. I remember you've already applied the Sage Seal."

"No choice then..."

Temari and Tayuya appeared to be bitter enemies on the surface, but behind the scenes, they were as familiar with each other as could be.

To the spectators, however, it seemed as though the two were truly furious—after a roar, they both started to get serious.

Amidst the astonished exclamations from the audience, even the Jonin watching couldn't help but show serious expressions, many of them shocked.

"What is this power!?"

"The Sage Seal! That's the legendary forbidden technique secretly passed down by the Hokage of Konoha! Imprinting the Sage Seal on trusted subordinates can greatly enhance a ninja's combat ability!"

"So this is the legendary mysterious Sage Seal power of Konoha!"

The ninjas from other villages, upon seeing this power, immediately became tense. One of their main objectives in coming here was to gather intelligence.

This was a perfect opportunity to collect information—especially on the Sage Seal!

"So... so powerful!"

For many of the ninjas witnessing the Sage Seal for the first time—especially the genin of Konoha—their faces were filled with shock.

As Tayuya activated her Curse Mark, she immediately transitioned from State One to State Two. The mysterious black markings of the Curse Mark spread across her petite face.

Her final transformed appearance included horns growing from her head, a sight that left countless onlookers stunned.

Shirou, upon seeing Tayuya's Curse Mark transformation, couldn't help but smile. In the original storyline, Orochimaru had been far too obsessed with the Sharingan.

In truth, all of the Sound Four were geniuses. Reaching such a level at the age of fourteen was an incredible achievement. In terms of potential and talent, they were not inferior to the Konoha 11.

The only thing they lacked was a bit of luck.

"Sister Mikoto, look! Such cute horns!"

From the spectator seats, Uzumaki Kushina, upon seeing Tayuya's Curse Mark transformation, couldn't help but get excited. She grabbed Mikoto's arm and spoke enthusiastically.

"You..." Mikoto next to her shook her head indulgently, her expression doting. After all these years, Kushina still acted like a little girl who never grew up.

Still so playful.

"Temari's transformation isn't bad either."

On the battlefield, the battle instantly escalated to a frenzied stage. With terrifying Wind Release techniques sweeping through, violent gusts of wind rampaged across the area. If not for the barriers protecting the surroundings, the spectator stands would have long been affected.

"This level of ninjutsu is already at the jonin level, isn't it!?"

"Is this how Konoha's genin fight!?" Many of the ninjas from other countries showed expressions of disbelief.

In their eyes, this level of combat was simply absurd.

On the high platform where the Five Kage were seated, although they could tell it was an exhibition match, the expressions of the bodyguards behind them were all extremely serious.

Shirou narrowed his eyes and couldn't help but clap in satisfaction.

The battle below finally reached its climax and came to an end after a stunning display of visual brilliance.

"I concede!"

Tayuya, unwillingly, glared viciously at Temari. Seeing Temari's smug expression, she snorted coldly:

"Don't get cocky, Temari. You're only stronger because you're a year older than me. The only reason I conceded is because you haven't even activated your state two yet."

Temari's talent and potential were undeniable. Even in her Sage Seal State One, she could fight Tayuya evenly. If she activated State Two, she would indeed surpass Tayuya.

This was why Tayuya chose to concede. A loss was a loss!

But she wasn't convinced in her heart!

If she trained for another year, she would surpass Temari!

"What a spectacular battle."

However, the audience in the arena erupted in cheers of excitement. They didn't care whether it was an exhibition match or not.

All they saw was a breathtakingly amazing spectacle.

"Temari, are you okay?"

"Tayuya-nee-san..."

When Tayuya and Temari returned to the platform, the genin of Konoha surrounded them with concern.

At that moment, Kakashi suddenly put away his usual lazy demeanor. Beside him, Might Guy seemed to have heard some shocking news.

"Kakashi!"

"Guy, get ready!"

Kakashi turned his head, glanced at the genin who had come to watch, and lowered his voice, speaking gravely:

"A state of emergency is now in effect. All of you, prepare for maximum combat readiness and await further orders!"

This command immediately startled everyone, especially Inuzuka Kiba, Akimichi Choji, and others who had graduated less than a year ago.

On the other hand, those who had graduated earlier—such as Neji and Kimimaro—instantly adopted serious expressions. Without hesitation, their hands moved toward their weapon pouches or prepared themselves for battle at any moment.

"Shikamaru! What's going on?"

Choji Akimichi was utterly confused, while Shikamaru Nara, reacting the fastest, looked at the lively, uproarious arena and couldn't help but mutter with a headache, "What a drag... I have a bad feeling about this."

"Sasuke!"

"Naruto!"

Both Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha quickly caught on, exchanging glances.

At this moment, just as the first match ended and the referee for the second match appeared in the arena, the crowd erupted into gasps of astonishment.

A violent surge of chakra swept through the area, stirring up terrifying waves of air pressure. Ordinary folks only thought it was awe-inspiring, but the ninja present were drenched in cold sweat.

"A monster! Is that a monster?!"

"What terrifying chakra! How is this possible?!"

"Yugito! The proud queen Yugito Nii, one of the Hokage's elite guards, possesses chakra on the level of a Tailed Beast. She's known as a humanoid Tailed Beast!"

In the center of the arena, Yugito's cold and proud figure appeared, fully unleashing her overwhelming chakra aura without restraint. Her beautiful, sandy brown braided hair swayed dramatically, leaving the ninjas from other nations in the spectator stands stunned. The hidden strength of Konoha was simply too formidable.

Even the Konoha ninja couldn't help but feel a tinge of helplessness—sometimes, having too many geniuses was a headache in itself.

"Go, kitty-cat!"

Suddenly, an excited voice rang out from the stands, making Yugito's proud and heroic demeanor freeze for a moment. But upon seeing the red-haired Kushina waving excitedly, she could only sigh helplessly.

At this moment, Kushina was cheering wildly, waving her arms.

"Kitty-cat, you're amazing! Your braid looks so cool when it swings!"

Kushina's enthusiasm left Yugito feeling awkward, and she gave up on further showing off in front of the Cloud ninja. Instead, she quickly straightened up and called out coldly, announcing the start of the second match.

"Contestants for the second round of the Chunin Exams, step into the arena!"

Gaara vs. Hinata Hyuga!

"Hinata!"

In the spectator stands, Sakura, Ino, and the others look at Hinata, the top-ranked ninja of their group. Hinata snorted confidently, intending to dramatically flick her sleeve but froze when she spotted a particular figure in the stands. Reluctantly, she abandoned the gesture.

Meanwhile, her mentor, Mei Terumi, furrowed her brow and lowered her voice, speaking with a serious tone:

"Hinata, be careful. According to intel, your opponent is the One-Tails Jinchuriki from the Sand Village. Go all out! If things go south, surrender—"

Before Mei could finish, Hinata interrupted her with a bold laugh.

"Sensei, don't worry about me. I'm going to beat this raccoon-eyed brat to a pulp, and then tonight, I'll have a drink with you to celebrate."

Goodness!

Such outrageous words left many of the Jonin in the stands glancing at Mei Terumi. Especially Kurenai Yuhi, whose gaze seemed to accuse Mei of corrupting her student.

"Drinking with a child?!"

"Well said! She's just like I was back in the day—a true genius!"

The only one who could say this was Anko Mitarashi, who was cheering loudly with her usual carefree demeanor. Kurenai, standing nearby, felt thoroughly embarrassed. Her friend Anko had no filter.

Mei, on the other hand, felt even more awkward. She opened her mouth to explain but eventually just sighed helplessly.

How could she explain that it was Hinata who had dragged her out for drinks? No one would believe that.

"Gaara of the Sandstorm, the genius of the Sand Village. I heard he's already completed B-rank missions..."

"And Hinata Hyuga, the eldest daughter of the prestigious Hyuga clan in Konoha. Rumor has it she's also a prodigy."

"This is going to be an incredible match—genius versus genius! The Kazekage's son against Konoha's noble Byakugan heiress!"

The crowd erupted in excitement as they shouted eagerly, their anticipation for the battle reaching a fever pitch.