Chapter 151
"How about it, Pervy Sage?!"
"Now you can teach me the Uzumaki Clan's strongest Sealing Technique, right?!"
Jiraiya nodded, "A bet's a bet. Of course, I won't go back on my word."
He handed Naruto the scroll he had obtained from Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Naruto accepted it with great joy.
Adamantine Sealing Chains!
One of the Uzumaki Clan's strongest Sealing Techniques!
How terrifying was this technique?
Even after Uzumaki Kushina had the Tailed Beastextracted from her and was critically wounded, on the verge of death, once she used this technique, she could still suppress the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox again!
One must know, that was the complete Nine-Tailed!
The power of this technique was simply a natural counter to Tailed Beasts!
Not to mention, even its pure destructive power was quite terrifying.
Karin's strength wasn't outstanding; she was more of a support Ninja.
However, under the grief-stricken rage of sensing Sasuke's near-death, she activated Adamantine Sealing Chains and actually blew apart White Zetsu's Wood Release: Wood Golem Technique!
One must know, that was a power that single-handedly stalled the entire Ninja Allied Forces for a long time!
One can imagine the terror of Adamantine Sealing Chains!
However… Jiraiya said, "Naruto, there are only four or five days left until the final battle of the Chunin Exams."
"The difficulty of Adamantine Sealing Chains is even greater than that of the Heavenly Cover Formation."
"Even if you can learn the Heavenly Cover Formation in ten days, it's impossible to master Adamantine Sealing Chains without a month."
"You can start training now, but you definitely won't make it in time for the competition…"
Naruto nodded, "Mm, I know, but…"
"The sooner I train, the sooner I can master it!"
"Even if it's just one day, I will never slack off!"
Jiraiya sighed, "Naruto, you fellow…"
"You have such high talent, and you still work so hard?"
Naruto shook his head, "Pervy Sage, my talent isn't high at all…"
"In the past, I was the class's recognized Loser; I couldn't even learn the most basic Clone Technique…"
"Everything I've achieved today is thanks to my acquired efforts…"
"So, besides working hard, I don't know what else there is to do."
Jiraiya's heart stirred, "I see, then you're really quite like me…"
Naruto frowned, "Didn't you say you were incredibly talented when you were young?!"
Jiraiya burst out laughing, "How can you believe everything an adult says?"
"You're too naive, Naruto!"
"…"
Over the next four or five days, Naruto, as he had said, immediately began training in Adamantine Sealing Chains.
However, without any guidance from Jiraiya, Naruto found it difficult to get started.
Adamantine Sealing Chains was already extremely difficult.
Jiraiya hadn't trained in it himself and couldn't provide guidance.
Naruto could only rely on self-study to train.
As a result, even with his Uzumaki Clan bloodline, even with his astonishing Chakra reserves, and even with his foundation in Sealing Technique, it would probably take him several months to fully master it!
The Pervy Sage saying a month was still overestimating him… Naruto couldn't help but ask, "Pervy Sage, why can't you learn it yourself first and then teach me?"
Jiraiya shook his head, "This technique is a unique power of the Uzumaki Clan. Even if I can master other Sealing Techniques, this one is extremely difficult for me, and I might not be able to learn it at all…"
"Naruto, this time, you'll have to rely on yourself."
Naruto could only nod.
He directly used the Shadow Clone Technique, risking his life, and trained frantically… However, after four or five days, Naruto still made almost no progress.
Adamantine Sealing Chains is a technique where five Adamantine Chains made of Chakra emerge from the user's back, possessing powerful abilities such as physical attack, forming barriers, and sealing Tailed Beasts!
Naruto was still training hard until the very last moment.
But he could only produce one Chakra chain from his back, and it was difficult to unleash its power.
Although he wanted to continue training, time no longer allowed it.
The final chapter of the Chunin Exams… the final competition had already begun!
…The Finals!
This was a recognized grand event in the Ninja World!
The largest training ground in Konoha Village was already packed with people, overflowing with cheers and shouts of encouragement, echoing endlessly throughout the heavens and earth!
Not only were there Ninja from the participating Villages—Konoha Village, Sunagakure, Takigakure, Amegakure, Grass Ninja Village, Otogakure Village, and so on—but also Ninja from other large and small countries, and even many ordinary villagers came to watch the battles.
And the leaders of the two great nations, Hokage-sama Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kazekage Rasa, would also personally come to watch!
Under the anticipation of all!
Naruto and the other nine finalists strode into the arena.
Immediately, the clamor filled the sky, and the crowd roared!
Naruto had never experienced such widespread attention before; for a moment, he was incredibly excited, constantly waving and greeting the crowd throughout the venue, laughing heartily and looking triumphant.
The examiner for the finals was Shiranui Genma, who had a senbon in his mouth.
He looked at the noisy crowd and the excited Naruto, and couldn't help but reveal a slight smile.
"Alright, now, the highly anticipated Chunin Exams, the final competition…"
"Begin!!!"
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With the announcement from examiner Shiranui Genma.
The entire Chunin Exams final arena erupted in a clamor, with thunderous applause, like a mountain roaring and a sea surging.
Just then.
Hokage-sama Hiruzen Sarutobi of Konoha Villagewas also greeting the most distinguished guest.
"Fourth Kazekage-sama, it's been a while!"
"Please, have a seat!"
At this moment, Konoha and Sunagakure were allies, and this Chunin Exams was jointly organized by the two great nations. Kazekage Rasa had traveled a long distance, so he was naturally treated with courtesy.
Kazekage Rasa's expression was cold, he wore the Kazekage hat, draped in a Sunagakure cloak, and his face was covered by a mask, revealing only a pair of somewhat eerie eyes.
He didn't say much, only nodded slightly before sitting next to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't mind, knowing that Kazekage Rasa had such a personality.
He nodded to Shiranui Genma.
Shiranui Genma then announced the start of the final matches.
"Ahem, the ten Genin who advanced to the finals are…"
"Uzumaki Naruto!"
"Uchiha Sasuke!"
"Hyuga Hinata!"
"Nara Shikamaru!"
"Shino Aburame!"
"Sakura Haruno!"
"Rock Lee!"
"Hyuga Neji!"
"Gaara!"
"Temari!"
As each name appeared, the entire venue once again erupted in a clamor.
Naruto was even more overjoyed, as if he were already the champion, blowing kisses in all directions and greeting enthusiastically.
Sasuke couldn't help but rub his forehead, "Naruto, you haven't won yet!"
Naruto, however, confidently crossed his arms, "Well, well, the final champion will definitely be me anyway!"
Sasuke snorted, "Arrogant."
Hinata, however, blushed and smiled gently, "Na, Naruto-kun, I believe in you too…"
Naruto laughed heartily, "Hinata really has good taste!"
Just then.
Shiranui Genma announced, "The opponents and order for the final matches have been determined by drawing lots before the competition."
"The opponents for the first match are…"
"Uchiha Sasuke!"
"Versus…"
"Shino Aburame!"
In an instant, everyone's gaze fell upon Sasuke.
This name, especially the surname itself, was enough to make the entire Ninja World pay attention!
Comparatively, not many people cared about Shino Aburame.
He already had a low presence, and compared to Sasuke, he was almost completely ignored… Sakura quickly comforted him, "Shino, it's okay, at least our Team 8 is paying attention to you."
Shino Aburame was extremely grateful, "Thank you, Sakura."
Sakura smiled, "Although, you're definitely no match for Sasuke-kun!"
"Even if we're teammates, I still support Sasuke-kun to win!"
Shino Aburame: "…"
But he still heard his teammate, Inuzuka Kiba, whom he had defeated in the preliminaries, cheering him on vigorously from the stands.
His sensei, Kurenai Yuhi, also smiled and nodded at him.
Shino Aburame took a deep breath.
"Here I go."
"I will not lose this battle."