[{"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-388":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},1819479,2309,"Chapter 388 - Sasuke trapped!!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-388",388,"\u003Cp>Five minutes earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Forest of Death lay carpeted in damp, rotting leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke exhaled sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive fireball erupted from his mouth, igniting the forest floor. Flames raced across the fallen leaves, spreading outward like a living tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura stayed close at his side, eyes constantly scanning the surroundings, alert for any sudden counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Contact.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The flames hit resistance about three hundred meters to the left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, the two sprinted toward the disturbance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kikaichū,\" Sakura said at once, kneeling beside several blackened insect corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say more—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent explosion detonated to their right, fire roaring skyward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Explosive tags,\" Sasuke said, a faint smile curling his lips. \"Found them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those traps could only belong to Shino’s squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Sasuke’s Fire Release had just forced their hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They veered right, plunging deeper into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trees ahead thickened unnaturally, branches interlocking into a natural barricade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve been discovered!\" Sakura shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No answer came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay here,\" Sasuke ordered as his Three-Tomoe Sharingan spun to life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped into the shadows—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dense hail of shuriken burst from the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke vanished in a blur—slipping effortlessly through the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shrill, birdlike screech cut through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning Release: Chidori Senbon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke snapped his arm forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning shattered into countless glowing needles that tore into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three figures flashed into view—then scattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A roaring torrent smashed through the trees, splintering trunks as it surged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massiveThree-Headed Hellhoundburst from the forest, jaws wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ThreeEarth Fang Bulletsblasted from its mouths, slamming into the water dragon and obliterating it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s gaze locked onto one figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino Aburame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Sasuke drew theThunder God Swordand charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino raised his arms—A storm of Kikaichū erupted toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke slashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning exploded along the blade, frying the insects mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he pressed forward—Something felt wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath him detonated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosive tags erupted in a ring of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s expression twisted as he leapt back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wall of rushing water surged up around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Release: Water Formation Wall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura had reacted just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke exhaled in relief—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of saving him, Sakura had left herself exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Human Bullet Tank!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choji barreled into her like a boulder, sending her flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke clenched his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He abandoned Shino without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was ateam battle—losing a teammate would cripple their score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse, without Sakura, he’d be facing three opponents alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro was still flanking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning flared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke flashed forward, appearing beside Sakura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword slashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Electricity engulfed Choji, forcing Human Bullet Tank to collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choji yelped as his hair stood on end, spared only by his expanded body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sakura—are you okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—I’m fine,\" she said, dizzy but conscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth Release: Consecutive Fang Bullet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba’s Cerberus roared, unleashing a barrage of compressed earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s blade flickered, lightning cracking as it shattered every projectile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sheathed the sword and inhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blazing inferno surged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba cursed and dodged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke-kun—behind you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke spun—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A colossal shadow loomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Super Thrusting Hand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choji’s massive palms slammed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke vanished an instant before impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choji redirected—Straight at Sakura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Formation Wall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised a barrier despite her dizziness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choji’s hands engulfed both her and the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke flashed toward her—But someone cut him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino stepped into his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body dissolved into a writhing mass of Kikaichū, surging forward like a living storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke stabbed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning exploded outward, incinerating the swarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Insect Clone...?\" His eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did he realize—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That hadn’t been Shino’s real body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Sasuke’s attention was momentarily diverted, Choji Akimichi’sSuper Thrusting Handslammed into Sakura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust and smoke exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the chaos,Kosukeflashed in, scooping Sakura up and retreating at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His intervention saved her life—but it also meant her defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura was out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning crackled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning Release: Chidori!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke reacted instantly, surging toward Choji like a bolt of living lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Choji!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba shouted in alarm, spitting out threeEarth Fang Bulletsin an attempt to intercept him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke ignored them completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choji was in an awful position—hands braced against the ground, his massive body far too slow to evade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden in the shadows,Kurenaitensed, ready to intervene—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the left, a dense swarm of bees burst into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they closed in on Sasuke, they detonated mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke skidded to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chidori in his hand dispersed, transforming instead intoChidori Nagashi, lightning flooding over his body like crackling armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the opening, Choji immediately canceledExpansion Jutsuand leapt back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino appeared beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Sasuke found himself surrounded—Shino, Choji, and Kiba forming a tight triangle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shino,\" Sasuke asked coldly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where’s your real body?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he calmly producedKimimaro’s badge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That certificate in Shino’s hand meant only one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro had been defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above, on the Wood Dragon’s viewing platform\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t expect things to turn out like this,\" Chen admitted, visibly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought Sasuke’s squad had the advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen stroked his beard thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To lose two teammates so quickly... truly unexpected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They lacked information,\" Kakashi Hatake said evenly. \"That cost them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They underestimated Shino,\" Kitazawa added, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The bees weren’t even secret anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re being harsh,\" Tsunade said with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Shino’s performance is outstanding. If this were the Chunin Exams, I’d promote him on the spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still,\" Chen sighed, \"one against three... this is bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen glanced at Kakashi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think Sasuke can still win?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hard to say,\" Kakashi replied after a pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But there’s a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He learned your swordsmanship,\" Hiruzen murmured. \"Hatake techniques can turn the tide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba and Choji might struggle to seriously injure Sasuke—but in a three-on-one, anything could happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elsewhere, through Iruka’s broadcast\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s incredible!\" Lee exclaimed, giving a thumbs-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the youthful power of Shino’s squad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This has nothing to do with youth,\" Shikamaru corrected calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s strategy—and Shino’s insects.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is all Sensei Kitazawa’s influence,\" Ino declared proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yakumo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those mutated Kikaichū and bees changed everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we face Shino later,\" Tenten said seriously, \"we’ll need to be extremely careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s still undecided,\" Neji added quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke won’t fall easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Forest of Death\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tense standoff settled over the clearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have no teammates left,\" Shino said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Surrender.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choji and Kiba could hardly believe it—they’d actually cornered Sasuke Uchiha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke gripped the Thunder God Sword, his expression utterly unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Uchiha don’t surrender,\" he replied. \"And the ones who’ll lose... are you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected,\" Shino said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He formed hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honey Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bees burst from his sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s Sharingan spun as he analyzed them instantly—wax-spraying bees, not the explosive type.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He advanced instead of retreating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning surged along his blade, frying the bees mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone could react—Sasuke vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genjutsu: Sharingan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choji froze instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Human Bullet Tank!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Sasuke’s illusion, Choji barreled straight into Kiba.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino’s eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t move to rescue them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bee Senbon Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poisoned needles screamed toward Sasuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sasuke was already gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White lightning flickered along the Thunder God Sword as he appeared directly before Shino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single thrust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatake Sword Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino’s pupils shrank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secret Technique: Insect Wall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A living barrier formed just in time. The blade stopped a hair’s breadth from his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino leapt back as Kikaichū scattered, but stray arcs locked his body in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke moved to finish it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba, recovering fast, unsummoned Cerberus and sent a clone to snap Choji out of the genjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Over Fang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twin tornadoes roared toward Sasuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke abandoned Shino instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Body Flicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slipped between the vortexes and slashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba vanished in a puff of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining tornado slammed into Sasuke——but he was already behind Kiba.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunder God Sword stopped cold at Kiba’s throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I surrender,\" Kiba said at last, voice tight with frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Sasuke’s remaining Shadow Clone had already snapped Choji out of the genjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba dispelled his clone as well and, like Sakura, was forced to withdraw—reduced to a spectator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino Aburame regained his footing. Together with Choji, he moved to box Sasuke in from the front and rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet neither of them felt confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three against one—and they’d still lost a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was two against one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somehow, the outcome felt even more uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Could we actually lose...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino erased the thought instantly and raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summoning Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massiveQueen Beematerialized with a thunderous buzz.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s eyes narrowed slightly—but he didn’t panic. This wasn’t the first time he’d faced Shino’s trump card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Queen Bee soared upward and spewed thick streams of sticky beeswax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bee Bomb Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Shino released explosive bees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Partial Multi-Size Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choji’s arms and palms swelled to massive proportions—but he didn’t attack. Instead, he fixed Sasuke with a steady stare, waiting for an opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three assaults—beeswax, explosions, and brute force—converged at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An ordinary shinobi would’ve been crushed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sasuke’s Three-Tomoe Sharingan captured every movement with brutal clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadow Clone Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke reacted in a heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One clone darted toward Shino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another shot toward the Queen Bee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke himself flashed straight toward Choji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Crush the softest target first.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind howled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Choji spotted him, his enlarged palm came crashing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha Style: Willow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that single exchange, Sasuke seized the opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choji froze—immobilized completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunder God Sword thrust forward, stopping just short of Choji’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Shadow Clones were destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Shino felt no joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choji was out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A one-on-one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Shino knew how this ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A perfectly controlled situation had unraveled in seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he felt no resentment toward Kiba or Choji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>TheThree-Tomoe Sharingan, Lightning Release, and the Hatake Sword Techniquewere a lethal combination—feared across the ninja world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing to that wasn’t shameful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, Shino didn’t surrender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke had fought three opponents alone—his chakra had to be running low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Shino still had a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke felt it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reserves were thinning, which was why he leaned on the efficient precision of theHatake Sword Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino had seen it once before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost reflexively, he formed seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secret Technique: Insect Wall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunder God Sword was blocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino raised his hands again—bees spilling from his sleeves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sasuke didn’t retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaf Great Whirlwind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His kick smashed into the swarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bees detonated instantly, spraying beeswax everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino recoiled in shock, instinctively retreating to avoid being trapped by his own technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had planned to bind Sasuke at close range—but Sasuke had turned the trap back on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke released the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then punched the hilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunder God Sword shot forward like a lightning-wrapped projectile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the final moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai appeared and caught it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino froze, then slowly exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke dropped to the ground, drenched in sweat as though he’d been dragged from water—but his eyes burned with exhilaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One against three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he’d won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So we still lost,\" Shino said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You did exceptionally well,\" Kurenai replied warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were only missing a bit of luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had Shino chosen Kimimaro as a teammate, the outcome might’ve been very different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above, on the Wood Dragon’s platform\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Winner: Sasuke Uchiha’s squad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa announced it without delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That strength already rivals a Jonin’s,\" Tsunade said with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could already imagine how brutal the joint Chunin Exams would be in two years—for every other village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The synergy is impressive,\" Hiruzen remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hatake swordsmanship, Lightning Release, and the Sharingan...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he didn’t say aloud was that Sasuke might one day surpassSakumo Hatakehimself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi silently agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bloodline shinobi simply had higher ceilings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Sasuke’s talent was rare even among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsunade-sensei,\" Kitazawa said, offering the draw box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please pick the next match. I’ll go heal the students.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded and drew two slips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hyūga Neji’s squad versus Kurama Yakumo’s squad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Hiruzen chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems my squad drew a tough hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strength on paper means nothing,\" Kakashi replied evenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke nearly lost earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa dropped from the platform, landing lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, the Genius Class buzzed with excitement—many had expected Sasuke to fall, not dominate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Neji Hyūga’s squad, Kurama Yakumo’s squad—prepare yourselves. Match begins in fifteen minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neji’s expression sharpened as he turned toward the forest with Tenten and Tayuya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the opposite side, Yakumo, Ino, and Karin advanced just as calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next battle was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Check out my P@treon For +60 extra Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank You For your Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002Fnoviceauthor777\u003C\u002Fp>",2104,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.024Z",1,"novelbin.me","a52c916d3dc9715c696b5fa839b75b09f1bbb1309ffa4db8e1fa3721b6d59777","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-291","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-290",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]