[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch":3,"chapter-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-181":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: Strongest Shinobi System With a Glitch",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1819332,2309,"Chapter 181","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-181",181,"\u003Cp>Byakugan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji looked at the Hellhound in front of him, frowning slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hellhound was not human, and its body structure was completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prerequisite for Gentle Fist’s point striking was knowing the target’s Chakra points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew nothing about the Hellhound’s Chakra point locations; even with the Byakugan, it was tricky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it wasn’t impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could use his Byakugan to observe the flow of Chakra within the Hellhound’s body and thus locate the Chakra points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were a human, it wouldn’t be so troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Ninja of the Hyuga Clan could recite the 361 Chakra points on a human body by heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch out, Neji!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba warned, and his enormous body moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two-meter distance was instantly closed, and the Hellhound raised its giant paw and swatted down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of its immense size, every movement carried a strong sense of pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fierce wind blew at his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji retreated two steps, leaped up, and clapped his palms onto the Hellhound’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chakra permeated through the Hellhound’s thick fur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Hellhound reacted immediately and flung him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji didn’t linger and quickly widened the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Kiba was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, he couldn’t last more than two rounds against Neji, but now he was actually gaining a slight advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hellhound stepped forward, catching up to Neji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It spread its claws, like ten sharp blades, and slashed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji dared not meet it head-on, but he also didn’t retreat; instead, before the claws fell, he lunged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gentle Fist: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji struck with both palms on the Hellhound’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after two strikes, Kiba launched a counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hellhound leaped directly from its spot, soaring over Neji, and instantly appeared behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji calmly turned around and looked at the Hellhound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the two previous strikes hadn’t worked, he had already identified one of the Hellhound’s Chakra points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest would be simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to find more Chakra point locations to end the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kiba is actually going back and forth with Neji?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten was startled, her face filled with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The dog Kiba transformed into is really powerful!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto exclaimed, a hint of fighting spirit flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t fought a two-headed dog yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa-sensei is truly versatile.\" Ino’s eyes sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was now eagerly anticipating the new Ninjutsu Kitazawa had promised her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata subconsciously nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before meeting Kitazawa, she had always believed Neji was unbeatable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, not only had she defeated Neji, but even Kiba had undergone a complete transformation, which was truly unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata subconsciously clenched her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face showed aspiration; she also wanted to become an excellent ninja like Kitazawa in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder Kiba was so confident before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru said with a sudden realization, \"He indeed has reason to be confident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kiba will lose soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke said abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others instinctively looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbeknownst to them, Sasuke had already activated his Sharingan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, the situation on the field changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji, who had been dodging, directly charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gentle Fist: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continuously struck with both palms, delivering five strikes in one breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What you’re doing is useless—no, what’s going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba’s tone changed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt the chakra in his body completely stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and his Shadow Clone were forced to separate, ending the combined form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba fell directly to the ground, unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s struck your chakra points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji stood with his palms retracted, saying calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had struck five of Kiba’s Chakra points in an instant, thereby cutting off his Chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke-kun, how did you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura quickly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saw it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke said confidently, \"Before the Sharingan, nothing can hide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt that Sasuke was now incredibly arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected of Sasuke-kun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura immediately praised him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Kiba’s progress is indeed significant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino sighed, \"I’m pretty sure I can’t beat him anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her secret Jutsu, used alone, had too many limitations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hellhound that Kiba transformed into was too fast; she had no chance to hit it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino placed her last hope on Kitazawa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Winner, Neji Hyuga.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa announced promptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First row of the audience seats\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neji’s performance is no worse than Sasuke’s.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen commented, \"He was calm from beginning to end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn’t a secret Jutsu already possessed by the Inuzuka Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade was more interested in the Hellhound Kiba used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It certainly isn’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen said with a chuckle, \"This is a new secret Jutsu created by your student, Kitazawa, called Hellhound.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa isn’t my student yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade pouted and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can create a secret Jutsu for the Inuzuka Clan, which indicates he has a good level in Yang Release Chakra nature transformation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His meaning was simple. Kitazawa’s ability to master Yang Release was Tsunade’s credit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade was silent for two seconds, then said, \"It’s his good talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikaku, who was beside them, felt a bead of sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Konoha, when it came to the ranking of the major Ninja clans’ power, after the Hyuga Clan and the Uchiha Clan, it should be their Ino-Shika-Cho.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Inuzuka Clan was quite inferior to them, but Kiba’s performance put pressure on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the audience present were all Konoha Jonin and the heads of various ninja clans, especially with Hiruzen also present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Inuzuka Clan stole the show, Ino–Shika–Chō would lose face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Shikaku couldn’t change anything; he could only place his hopes on Shikamaru, Ino, and Choji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slowly passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The subsequent matches were not as exciting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, many students participated in the elite competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first round ends here. After a fifteen-minute break, the second round will begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the first round, the number of students entering the second round was more than halved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this situation, the probability of Sasuke and the others encountering each other would be much higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first match of the second round: Shikamaru versus Tenten!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The break time ended, and Kitazawa walked to the lottery box again, taking out two small slips of paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s my turn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten immediately slung her summoning scroll onto her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was filled with her ninja tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Youth fears no strong enemy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee said, his teeth sparkling, \"Defeat him, Tenten!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful of his shadow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji reminded her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten nodded and walked into the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a drag.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru sighed when he heard his opponent was Tenten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten’s method of throwing ninja tools without restraint was quite tricky for them at this stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your dad is watching, don’t lose too badly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not losing miserably is a victory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru ignored Ino’s provocation and lazily walked onto the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t this kid be a little more serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikaku felt a bit awkward seeing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Hiruzen was right beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Hokage saw him in such a listless state, would he have any face left in the future?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Match start!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa stood at the side of the field and shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuriken Barrage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten immediately opened her summoning scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sky full of ninja tools, like a goddess scattering flowers, flew out in a fan shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru had already anticipated this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she opened the summoning scroll, he started running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took an arc-shaped run from the left, avoiding her ninja tool attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large number of ninja tools missed, sticking into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru glanced at the sun, then at the ninja tools, while rapidly approaching Tenten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not so easy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten remembered Neji’s reminder: Shikamaru approaching her would definitely be to connect their shadows and control her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten suddenly flung the summoning scroll in her hand into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The summoning scroll automatically opened, and a large number of ninja tools shot out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru had no choice but to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was dodging around Tenten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a blink of an eye, Tenten’s surroundings were covered with Ninja tools, densely packed like bamboo shoots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten took the summoning scroll and threw a chain from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru’s eyes instantly narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sidestepped, dodging the chain, and simultaneously formed hand signs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadow sewing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the chain missed, Tenten immediately swung it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chain spun around and wrapped itself around Shikamaru’s waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru seemed not to react in time and was immediately bound at the waist by the chain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It worked!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten smiled at the sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she immediately noticed a problem: Shikamaru’s shadow moved, quickly extending along the chain towards her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten’s heart jumped, and she quickly let go, retreating two steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to move further back, her body suddenly stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked down and saw that, at some point, her shadow had been caught by Shikamaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenten was instantly bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did that happen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brilliant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikaku’s eyes lit up, and he said happily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two Shadow Tendrils; the visible one attacked via the chain, while the hidden one used the ninja tools on the ground to capture Tenten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen praised, \"Shikaku, your son is as clever as you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The visible Shadow Tendril was the simplest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the ninja tools on the ground were tricky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the shadows of the Ninja tools had to be connected for Shikamaru to use them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, Shikamaru’s previous evasions weren’t random; they were deliberate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By calculating the angle of the sunlight, he connected the shadows of the Ninja tools, ultimately capturing Tenten’s shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hokage-sama, you flatter me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikaku said modestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t like opponents like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade shook her head and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An opponent being too clever can also be a terrifying thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is one of the reasons why Ino–Shika–Chō became a classic combination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Winner, Shikamaru.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most ninja lose their ability to resist once they are restrained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from her numerous ninja tools, Tenten didn’t possess the raw power of Sasuke and Naruto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being caught by Shikamaru’s shadow, she was manipulated into holding a kunai to her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Tenten could only concede defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Round two, fourth match: Hinata Hyuga versus Ino Yamanaka!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa glanced at the small piece of paper, raised an eyebrow, and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ino, don’t lose too badly, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru smiled, returning Ino’s earlier words to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if my opponent is Hinata, I won’t lose that easily!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino snorted lightly and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t lose so quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura, as the frenemy, offered her ’blessings’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Definitely not as fast as you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino rolled her eyes at her and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m a Medical Ninja!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura immediately retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something about Medical Ninja not being good at combat, or that a Medical Ninja’s loss wasn’t a real loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the atmosphere was quite lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ino, let’s have a good match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata walked into the arena and assumed the starting stance for Gentle Fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She used the Mind Body Switch Technique right at the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she was worried that if she waited, she might not get another chance to use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even using it early didn’t have any effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Body Flicker\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata instantly appeared in front of Ino, joining two fingers and striking the Chakra point on her wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino only felt the Chakra in her hand stagnate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mind Body Switch was forcibly canceled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata didn’t pause, immediately striking with both palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands were placed on Ino’s chest, but she didn’t use Chakra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected, I can’t beat you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino knew she had been spared and readily conceded defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Winner, Hinata Hyuga.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa announced, seeing the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big sister is amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hyuga Hanabi said in a childish voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was now two and a half years old, and with the Ninja World’s early maturity, she could understand half of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hanabi, you must learn from your sister in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiashi patted her head and said with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanabi replied seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Round two, ninth match: Naruto Uzumaki versus Sasuke Uchiha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Kitazawa’s announcement, the audience showed expressions of interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Student Council selection’s practical combat had reached this point, and they had basically understood the strength of the participating students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a doubt, Sasuke and Naruto were among the strongest students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a few others could compare to them, such as Yakumo, Neji, Hinata, and Shino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto said enthusiastically, \"I didn’t think we’d meet again! Let’s have another youthful showdown!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how many times we face each other, there’s only one outcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke glanced at him and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not necessarily true!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto gave a thumbs-up and said, \"I’ve prepared a special surprise for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A futile effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his opinion, Naruto’s most troublesome Ninjutsu was only Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on! Sasuke!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto said as he walked, \"Youth is waiting for us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke twitched his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, I’ll definitely beat you so badly you can’t say the word ’youth’ anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope Naruto wins more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba scratched his head and said, \"Sasuke, that guy is so arrogant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could Sasuke-kun possibly lose?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura glared at him and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto has been training with Kitazawa-sensei, you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino said, hands on her hips, \"If Kiba can get stronger, Naruto definitely can too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean, ’even I can get stronger’?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba asked somewhat frantically, \"Isn’t it normal for me to get stronger?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys are too noisy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru yawned and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it were the Sasuke from the last match, his chances wouldn’t be small.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino thought for a moment and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji rarely agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karin didn’t speak; she only felt envious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wondered when she would be able to get along with her classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsunade, who do you favor more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade said casually, \"His abundant Chakra should give him an advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t know everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen said unhurriedly, \"In last week’s practical combat test, Naruto lost to Sasuke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did he lose?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade’s face showed surprise at the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen recounted the story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t witnessed it personally, but the daily intelligence reports submitted by the Anbu regarding Naruto clearly detailed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, as the professor, even a few lines of text were enough for him to reconstruct the combat situation at that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade said with some surprise, \"I didn’t expect Sasuke to have such combat talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she finished speaking, her thoughts moved again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t seem worried at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really understand me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen laughed at her words and said, \"You’ll know soon enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was referring to Rasengan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade suppressed the urge to bang on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze fell on Naruto in the arena, and she wanted to see what exactly made Hiruzen so confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is probably the best arrangement for fate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mikoto said with emotion, \"I didn’t think they could become good friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a pity for Minato.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku looked at Naruto and said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Minato were still alive, the Uchiha Clan’s situation wouldn’t be as bad as it is now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Tsunade’s return to the village eased the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, the Uchiha Clan would have long embarked on the path of rebellion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder who will win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku had seen Sasuke’s past report cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over two semesters, when he faced Naruto, he lost more often than he won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He will win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itachi recalled last week’s practical combat test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fugaku was somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had his second son actually become so clever?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he think of using shuriken creatively against Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu, but his combat strategy was also very clear and logical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke has really grown a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mikoto said with pleasant surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Match start!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa said after they finished forming the Seal of Confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>--------------------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Check out my P@treon For +40 extra Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank You For your Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002Fnoviceauthor777\u003C\u002Fp>",2637,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","366fb74274565f5ced17e588230d7478ba466223ce8c47819f4f2712d222b4b3","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-182","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-180",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]