[{"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-409":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},1819266,2309,"Chapter 409 - That’s my Man!!","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-409",409,"\u003Cp>\"The first round has concluded. The second round will begin after a fifteen-minute break.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka’s voice rang clearly across the training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students dispersed into small groups, the air buzzing with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone’s training has borne fruit,\" Hiruzen said with a warm smile, hands clasped behind his back. \"Each of them has improved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The most dramatic growth,\" Kosuke added thoughtfully, \"is undoubtedly Rock Lee. Ever since learning theKonoha Dragon God, his strength has advanced by leaps and bounds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen gave a modest nod. \"That’s largely thanks to Gai. He built Lee’s taijutsu foundation brick by brick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all tacitly avoided mentioning Naruto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Naruto’s progress existed on an entirely different scale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When Lee opens the Eight Gates,\" Kosuke chuckled, \"he’ll be the next Might Gai. Just imagining it is exciting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatake’s eye twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exciting?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Gai was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Add Rock Lee—and throw Uzumaki Naruto into the mix—and you’d get a catastrophic explosion of ’youth.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A forbidden trio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not just Lee,\" Hiruzen said, satisfaction evident in his tone. \"Every student who entered the second round... is a future pillar of Konoha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s largely Kitazawa’s doing,\" Kosuke sighed. \"The Genius Class has more prodigies now than ever before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when he first began teaching the class, its talents were limited to Konoha-born shinobi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kimimaro. Shion. Chino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even outsiders were drawn in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa only shrugged. \"I’ve simply done what I could.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, he didn’t think they’d reached their peak yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someday, perhaps—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greatest talents from all five Great Villages would gather in one classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a sight that would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Assuming no accidents,\" Kurenai said softly, \"everyone who passed into the second round will become a Jonin. Some may even surpass us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t being modest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite learning Rasengan, Monster Strength, and even advanced sealing techniques under Kitazawa’s guidance—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her natural ceiling was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Sasuke, Naruto, and Neji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a good thing,\" Kosuke said calmly. \"When students surpass their teachers, it proves the teachers succeeded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fifteen-minute break slipped by in animated conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second round, first match: Inuzuka Kiba versus Shino Aburame!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka’s announcement snapped everyone’s attention back to the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, troublesome...\" Kiba groaned, rubbing his head as he stood. \"Why’d it have to be Shino?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woof!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akamaru barked enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. You’re way too excited,\" Kiba muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s never fought Shino seriously before,\" Tenten laughed, scratching Akamaru’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it,\" Kiba exhaled. \"No overthinking. Just go all out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s the spirit!\" Naruto shouted, flashing a thumbs-up. \"Let your youth blaze, Kiba!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go, Kiba!\" Ino and the others cheered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba grinned, nerves replaced by competitive fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, his shadow clone, and Akamaru strode into the center of the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the battle began—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba formed hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shadow Clone appeared beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three-Headed Hellhound!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three merged in a burst of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it cleared—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive, snarling beast with three heads stood in the arena, claws digging into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino adjusted his glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he’s finally using it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first round, Kiba hadn’t revealed this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino had wondered whether adding Akamaru would change the structure or output—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But visually, it appeared similar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference lay beneath the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"War Stomp!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monstrous hound slammed its front paws down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground quaked violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chunks of earth and stone erupted upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chakra output increased...\" Shino calculated calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akamaru possessed chakra of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With him integrated, Kiba conserved personal reserves—redirecting them into amplified ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino raised a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his sleeves poured a swarm of earth-toned kikaichu—dense, disciplined, forming a living wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The debris crashed harmlessly against the insect shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since when did you have bugs that color?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hellhound reared back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earth Release: Earth Fang Bullet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three condensed stone bullets formed at its maw and fired like cannon shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They slammed into the insect wall—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swarm trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But did not break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino’s expression never changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More earth-colored kikaychus surged forward, reinforcing the structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even Earth Release can’t break through?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are mutated kikaichu,\" Shino explained evenly. \"They possess Earth Release resistance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba stared in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino had already produced fire-resistant kikaichu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even water variants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only natural that Earth-type mutations would follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s how it is. ...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing brute force alone wouldn’t break through, Kiba made a split-second decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three-Headed Hellhound lunged forward like a cannonball unleashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its massive frame soared through the air, claws flashing downward with crushing force toward Shino.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino didn’t retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bit his thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Summoning Technique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a burst of smoke, a colossalqueen beematerialized—its size rivaling the Hellhound itself. Its wings beat once, stirring violent gusts of wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two titans collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claws scraped against chitin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fangs met stingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire training ground trembled as shockwaves rippled outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, it seemed the Three-Headed Hellhound held a slight edge—raw power pressing forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Shino had never relied on brute force alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honey Technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved his fingers subtly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A swarm of bees surged forward, their abdomens swollen with beeswax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the chaos of close combat, the Hellhound instinctively swiped them away—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beeswax splattered across its forelimb, instantly hardening and gluing it in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Queen Bee ascended sharply, tail curling—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A venomous stinger shot forward like a missile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Bullet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even partially restrained, the Hellhound reacted swiftly, firing three chakra bullets from its maws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stinger shattered midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The queen bee banked, dodging the remaining projectiles gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around Shino, dense swarms of bees gathered like a living storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bee Senbon Technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In perfect unison, countless bees lifted their tails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rain of poisoned stingers descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They pierced into the Hellhound’s thick fur one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woof—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pained howl tore from its throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That moment of hesitation was all Shino needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The queen bee swooped low, releasing a torrent of beeswax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Three-Headed Hellhound couldn’t move at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a burst of smoke—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba and Akamaru were forced out of fusion, both stuck to the ground in humiliating fashion, arms and paws glued tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shino walked forward calmly and began removing the hardened wax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I concede,\" Kiba muttered bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Winner: Shino Aburame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka’s voice rang out clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does Shino have five types of mutated kikaichu now?\" Ino asked Shikamaru, eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems like it,\" Shikamaru replied thoughtfully. \"Give him time—he’ll probably develop Yin and Yang variants too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those insects are outrageous...\" Sakura muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Limited,\" Sasuke said coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen Shino’s fire-resistant kikaichu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t immune—only resistant for three to five seconds. Against high-level Fire Release, they’d barely survive a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For you, maybe,\" Ino shot back. \"For the rest of us? That’s terrifying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chino nodded quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longer she stayed in the Genius Class, the more she realized something humbling—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her Ketsuryugan wasn’t enough to guarantee dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t even break into the top ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This class... was monstrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second round, second match: Uchiha Sasuke versus Nara Shikamaru!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka’s announcement cut through the chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru sighed heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My luck’s terrible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To last a few more seconds is already a victory,\" Ino encouraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just don’t get hurt,\" Choji added kindly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru opened his mouth, then closed it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped into the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from him, Sasuke approached with an unreadable expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His three-tomoe Sharingan spun to life immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t risk falling into the Nara Clan’s Shadow Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But shadow manipulation wasn’t invisible—it traveled through shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s plan was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Track Shikamaru’s shadow at all times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shadow Imitation Shuriken!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru moved first, already anticipating Sasuke’s caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six shuriken flew out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke responded in kind—six of his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With deft wrist control, he redirected them midair. Two suddenly accelerated toward Shikamaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru clicked his tongue inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His setup was dismantled before it even formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vanished—replaced by a drifting leaf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s seals were instantaneous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A roaring fireball chased the leaf across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru’s pulse quickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He poured chakra into his feet and sprinted forward mid-air, narrowly evading the inferno.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A piercing bird cry echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning erupted around Sasuke’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru landed in the shadow of a large tree near the edge of the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke immediately flickered toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danger screamed through Shikamaru’s instincts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shadow Exchange Jutsu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke halted sharply, lightning crackling around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Sharingan scanned the area—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since when did Shikamaru learn that?\" Kiba asked, scratching his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s Shadow Exchange Jutsu,\" Ino declared proudly. \"Created by Kitazawa-sensei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why didn’t he use it before?\" Sakura asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He just mastered it recently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakura nodded, scanning the arena. \"But where did he go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tree shadow,\" Neji said calmly, activating his Byakugan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru was hiding within his own shadow—concealed beneath the larger shadow of the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blind spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can’t stay hidden forever,\" Yakumo murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shadow Imitation Technique!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark tendril surged outward from beneath the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s eyes flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s where you were.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leapt upward instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning burst outward in a sphere around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I surrender!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru shouted without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa flashed into the field, pulling him out of the lightning’s reach just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crackling chakra dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Winner: Uchiha Sasuke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka announced firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That new Shadow Technique is impressive,\" Hiruzen commented thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kitazawa’s talent for creating ninjutsu rivals even the Second Hokage.\" Kosuke nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And more importantly,\" Chen added with a smile, \"his techniques benefit entire clans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the edge of the field, Kitazawa said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inwardly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already watching the next match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real storms were still to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi found himself thinking ofLightning Release: KirinandLightning Release: Chidori.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former had been born from Kitazawa’s inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter—originally Kakashi’s proud creation—had been refined and expanded by Kitazawa intoLightning Release: Chidori Nagashiand several other terrifying variants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to creating or modifying Ninjutsu, very few in the shinobi world could rival him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This proves Kitazawa has a profound understanding of all Seven Nature Transformations,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiruzen said with a pleased smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had to choose Konoha’s future successor, he wouldn’t hesitate for even a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa, like Uzumaki Naruto, possessed too much talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teaching them felt less like passing down wisdom... and more like adding gold leaf to pure gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurenai remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the pride in her eyes was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was her man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second Round, Third Match: Uzumaki Naruto versus Rock Lee!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka’s voice rang out once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lee, huh?!\" Naruto’s eyes lit up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto!\" Lee clenched his fists, brimming with passion. \"Let us ignite a battle of blazing youth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring it on!\" Naruto shouted back. \"Let our youth explode!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two charged onto the field like they’d been injected with adrenaline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang! Bang! Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto didn’t even use Shadow Clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rushed forward and met Lee head-on in pure Taijutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaf Whirlwind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leave Great Whirlwind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaf Hurricane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kicks and fists blurred through the air as shockwaves rippled across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both are extremely proficient in Taijutsu,\" Hiruzen observed approvingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Naruto’s physical strength gives him a clear edge,\" Chen noted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kosuke stroked his chin. \"The outcome will likely be decided by the Konoha Dragon God.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one debated who would win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They already knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly half an hour of relentless close combat—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock Lee, drenched in sweat, shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naruto! It’s time to unleash the ultimate flame of youth—the Konoha Dragon God!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"KONOHA DRAGON GOD!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto raised his arms and began spinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two emerald tornadoes erupted on the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Kitazawa, it looked absurdly similar to Beyblades from another lifetime—except these tops could level buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twin green dragons clashed violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shockwaves blasted outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto’s dragon gradually pushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Less than thirty seconds later, Lee’s rotation faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His form broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stumbled out of the spin, collapsing to one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Winner: Uzumaki Naruto.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka wiped sweat from his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lee mastered Konoha Dragon God, Iruka had believed he still stood a chance in a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even remotely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even began to doubt whether he could rank in the top twenty of the Genius class anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa watched quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lee had truly reversed his fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, his hard work had been constrained by Taijutsu’s limitations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a weapon worthy of his effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second round is over! After a fifteen-minute break, we enter the third round!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the break began, fewer than ten students remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other villages, producing even one of them would be considered a miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Iruka,\" Kitazawa said calmly, stepping forward. \"I’ll oversee the third round.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iruka blinked, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intensity would rise sharply now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if something went wrong—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t be able to stop it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The referee changed to Kitazawa-sensei?\" Ino’s eyes sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems so,\" Shikamaru muttered, suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he wondered if Kitazawa was about to manipulate the bracket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Then dismissed the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the end, it doesn’t matter who the referee is,\" Kiba said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, it matters,\" Ino replied with a sly smile. \"If it’s Kitazawa-sensei watching, I’ll definitely fight harder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Tayuya asked, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because he taught us so much Ninjutsu! We have to prove ourselves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino clenched her fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tayuya rolled her eyes—but couldn’t entirely disagree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing in front of Kitazawa would be humiliating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hinata nodded quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ino’s right!\" Naruto gave a thumbs-up. \"I’ll show Kitazawa-sensei the results of my special training!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke’s gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Special training?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly had Naruto been doing all this time in the Forest of Death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would find out soon enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteen minutes passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitazawa reached into the draw box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under dozens of tense gazes, he pulled out two slips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third Round, First Match—Uchiha Sasuke versus Uzumaki Naruto.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple ran through the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YES!\" Naruto pumped his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke slowly exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would finally see what Naruto had gained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it something even more absurd than Shadow Clones plus Konoha Dragon God?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only Naruto would be happy drawing Sasuke,\" Kiba muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woof!\" Akamaru barked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See? Even Akamaru agrees,\" Tenten teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You understand him?\" Ino asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Tenten grinned. \"I’m guessing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke-kun, do your best!\" Sakura cheered, fists raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say anything more jinx-worthy, Sasuke stepped into the center of the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto faced him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sasuke... I can feel it—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sasuke didn’t let him finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunder God Sword slid into his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning flooded the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a single swing—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding arc of electricity tore through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto’s expression shifted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed Samehada and swung with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chains snapped taut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Samehada flew forward and devoured the lightning mid-flight like a starving beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real match had begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Check out my P@treon For +80 extra Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank You For your Support!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002Fnoviceauthor777\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>-----------------------\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To keep the Chapters coming - Support with POWER STONES.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Every 100 power stones - 1 BONUS Chapter.\u003C\u002Fp>",2516,"2026-06-09T05:35:56.025Z",1,"novelbin.me","ba2cd548924b324e0dd1502299305a78d3493f0b3b62f0e9a74adfc71cc46ec3","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-410","naruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-chapter-408",444,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-strongest-shinobi-system-with-a-glitch-cover.jpg"]