Chapter 52 Hinata and Yagyu’s rivals, the chief student’s duel
After Shino Aburame's victory, the list for the third round matchup came out quickly.
Kenmizumi VS Kankuro.
Like the Red Copper Armor, Kenmeicheng is also an undercover agent placed by Orochimaru in Konoha, and is one of Yakushi Kabuto's two teammates.
It's just that this undercover agent doesn't seem to be very smart!
When fighting Kankuro, he used software modifications unscrupulously, and his body could stretch and contract freely like a snake.
People who don't know Orochimaru may not see anything wrong.
But people who know Orochimaru better see the shadow of Orochimaru in Jian Meicheng.
For example, Orochimaru's disciple, Mitarashi Anko.
And...Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Even if Ken Meicheng wins, people from the Torture Department should still be waiting for him.
Unfortunately, he was no match for Kankuro.
The initial software modification can still cause Kankuro a little trouble.
But as his abilities became known and he had no novel moves, Kankuro quickly defeated him with puppets.
The fifth round showdown, Shikamaru Nara VS Riki Tadaeda.
Riki Taeda was the only Oto-nin who did not abstain.
However, before Nara Shikamaru could go down, the Oto-nin raised his hand and said: "I abstain!"
Hearing this, many people cast strange looks at him.
Some suspicious people even have a hint of scrutiny in their eyes.
There is no way, this person is too suspicious.
He didn't abstain just now, but he is abstaining now. What on earth is he doing?
The sound ninja ignored the gazes of these big shots, raised his hands and abstained, and quickly left here.
The mission of him and his companions was just to provide cover for Orochimaru and Kabuto-sama.
Now that Orochimaru-sama's purpose has been accomplished, there is no need to stay here.
After all, their strength is far inferior to Lord Toss and the others!
Sarutobi Hiruzen held a pipe in his hand and whispered to a special jounin next to him: "Go check out these sound ninjas and their mentor jounin."
"yes."
As the sound ninja gave up, the name on the screen flashed again.
At the same time, a figure quietly appeared in the stands on the second floor. It was Kakashi Hatake who had helped Uchiha Sasuke seal the curse seal.
He did not report to Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had just met Orochimaru in the secret room. Instead, after telling Naruto and Sakura about Uchiha Sasuke's situation, he watched the next duel with the two students.
When the list for the sixth round of the showdown was finalized, no one noticed that Yagyu, who was lying on the armrest, had his pupils under his contact lens suddenly shrinking to the limit.
How is this possible? !
I saw the list of the sixth round showdown, and it was astonishingly——
Hinata VS Yumiko!
Yumiko and Yagyu are no strangers, as are the Hinata three girls, Nara Shikamaru and Akimichi Choji.
Before Hinata joined Yagyu's small circle, Yumiko was Sakura's deskmate.
This is not the key!
The main reason why Yagyu’s pupils contracted was why Hinata’s opponent was Yumiko?
From Uchiha Sasuke VS Red Copper Armor, it is not difficult to see that whether it is the original or now, the random matching on the screen is done behind closed doors.
Sakura VS Ino in the original novel may be said to be a coincidence.
But there are two duels that are definitely arranged deliberately.
These two duels are Uchiha Sasuke VS Red Copper Armor, and... Hinata Hinata VS Hyuga Neji.
As the only remaining wealthy family in Konoha, the Hyuga clan has become the ninja clan that Sarutobi Hiruzen values most.
If it weren't for the fact that it is difficult for this clan to be a Kage-level clan, and at the same time they know that they are the weakest wealthy clan in Konoha and have been supporters of the Hokage lineage since the establishment of Konoha, the Hyuga clan will definitely be suppressed by the top brass of Konoha. The treatment is not much better than that of the Uchiha clan.
Since the birth of Caged Bird, the Hyuga clan has been the most outstanding heir to the clan in every generation, and will also be the strongest in the Hyuga clan in the future. But in this generation, a genius appeared on the other side of the branch family. He was the chief student of Konoha's 59th class and the best genin of Konoha's 59th class.
In the original work, Hiruzen Sarutobi arranged for Hinata to VS Hyuga Neji in order to observe whether the Hyuga clan of this generation is the best, whether the main family or the branch family is the best.
But now, Hinata's opponent is not Hinata Neji.
Could it be a coincidence that Hinata in the original novel matched with Hyuga Neji?
The real secret operation, only Uchiha Sasuke VS Red Copper Armor?
Although he was extremely confused, Yagyu still smiled and encouraged Hinata: "Hinata, come on!"
"Um."
Hinata nodded with a smile and then walked down.
What a coincidence, she and Yumiko were both in the same stand.
When the two girls went down together, Yumiko whispered to Hinata: "Hinata, save some face for me."
Hinata nodded seriously: "Yes, I will."
Hinata is very grateful to Yumiko.
If she hadn't been willing to change seats with him, her relationship with Ino and Sakura would never have reached the level it is now.
I was able to get the friendship I longed for and be able to have such close contact with the person I loved, thanks to Yumiko's help.
Therefore, Hinata decided to give Yumiko a serious blow.
When the battle began, Hinata did not open her Byakugan or use soft fists to deal with Yumiko. Instead, she used the basics taught in the ninja school to have a duel with Yumiko as a trainee genin.
During this period, Yumiko never used any ninjutsu except the three kayas.
It's either that the instructing jounin hasn't taught it yet, or that he hasn't learned it yet.
After more than twenty rounds of fighting, Hinata appeared behind Yumiko and put a kunai on her neck, ending the battle.
Seeing Hinata's performance, Hyuga Neji from Metkaiban frowned, feeling even more unhappy with the young lady.
We can obviously solve the battle quickly, so why let it go like this?
As the eldest daughter of the clan, she actually fought like this with a common genin. Didn't she know that she was bringing shame on the family?
In his heart, Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded with satisfaction.
This kind of kindness to one's own people is extremely valuable to the children of the Ninja clan!
If the Hyuga clan is succeeded by Hyuga Hinata in the future, there will be no threat to the top management of Konoha for at least the next few decades.
When Hinata returned to the stands, the name on the screen flashed again.
Before Yagyu could congratulate Hinata, a lot of eyes were focused on him, including Yuhi Kurenai and Aburame Shino next to him, as well as Hinata who had returned.
On the big screen, it was clearly displayed——
Yagyu VS Hyuga Neji!
Seeing Yagyu's surprised look on his face and Hiruzen Sarutobi smoking a pipe in his hand, a smile couldn't help but appear on his face.
Just as Yagyu thought, this random matching was indeed a secret operation.
When he saw the list of people who had passed the second test, Sarutobi Hiruzen did have the idea of observing the heirs of the clan and branch families of the Hyuga clan.
But after seeing Yagyu's name, he suddenly changed his attention and wanted to see the showdown between the chief student of this term and the chief student of the previous term.
At the same time, Sarutobi Hiruzen also wanted to take this opportunity to see the potential of Yagyu, a civilian genius.
If Hyuga Neji wins, the showdown between the main clan and the branch clan will be scheduled for the official match of the third exam.
If Yagyu succeeds, it means that he is worthy of training and can be invested heavily to add another mainstay to the Hokage lineage in the future.
This arrangement is simply a plan to kill two birds with one stone!
(End of this chapter)