Chapter 664: Individual Reactions

Now, someone suddenly tells you that your previous perception was wrong, and that your mother actually loved you very much.

Even before she died, she was still concerned about you.

Everything before was just your father deceiving you...

Gaara was originally a person extremely lacking in care; after learning such facts, how could he remain indifferent?

"The winner is Uzumaki Naruto!!!"

Just then, Uchiha Obito walked over lethargically and announced.

Although Gaara was awake, his weakness clearly meant he had no combat power left.

Therefore, declaring Naruto the winner was well-deserved.

"Congratulations, Naruto!"

Unexpectedly, the first candidate to come and congratulate Naruto was not Uchiha Sasuke or anyone else from Konoha.

It was Gaara, who was lying weakly on the ground...

"Tha, thank you!!"

Uzumaki Naruto was stunned for a moment, but soon, he revealed a bright smile and responded to Gaara.

"Naruto, congratulations, you won."

At this time, Namikaze Minato and the others also walked over, looking at Uzumaki Naruto with a smile as they congratulated him.

"I, I can't believe it, he actually won!"

"Exactly, that was the One-Tail Shukaku!"

"I really didn't expect that the former dead-last would become so strong."

At this moment, everyone in the spectator stands was still immersed in shock.

Even Uchiha Obito's announcement of Uzumaki Naruto's victory could not wake them from their shock.

"Naruto-kun has become so amazing..."

Hyuga Hinata could be said to be one of the few people who sincerely blessed Uzumaki Naruto.

Although the current Naruto was so powerful that he felt somewhat unfamiliar to her.

But deep in her heart, this kind-hearted girl who had always silently liked Uzumaki Naruto was still sincerely happy for him...

"Naruto, congratulations..."

And at this moment, Haruno Sakura, also from Team 7, felt much more complicated.

On one hand, she was happy for Uzumaki Naruto's growth.

But on the other hand, she was annoyed that she couldn't keep up with the strength of Naruto and Sasuke.

"Sakura..."

Ino, standing to the side, sighed and looked at her with worried eyes.

Sometimes, being on a team with powerful people is not necessarily a good thing.

Especially when the others' strength far exceeds yours, and no matter how hard you try to catch up, the gap only continues to grow wider...

"Congratulations, Naruto..."

At this moment, it wasn't just Haruno Sakura who felt complicated; even their teacher, Hatake Kakashi of this world, had a conflicted expression.

All along, Hatake Kakashi had somewhat neglected this boy who appeared carefree on the surface.

In his original plan, if the members of Team 7 passed the second exam, he would take Uchiha Sasuke for individual training.

As for Uzumaki Naruto, he intended to hand him over to Ebisu, to have him teach Naruto some basics...

On one hand, he felt Naruto's foundation was weak and needed strengthening.

But on the other hand, he preferred guiding Uchiha Sasuke, who was a genius and also a descendant of his good friend's clan.

"However, this time, my choice seems to have been wrong to an outrageous degree..."

Hatake Kakashi looked at Uzumaki Naruto, who was celebrating with his family not far away, and whispered in a voice only he could hear.

If he had cared a little more about Naruto and been a little nicer to him back then, could he also be standing by their side celebrating now?

Looking at the familiar figures in the distance who were happily praising Uzumaki Naruto.

At this moment, countless thoughts arose in Hatake Kakashi's heart...

"That was truly amazing, Naruto!!!"

Another person who sincerely congratulated Uzumaki Naruto on his victory was naturally his teacher, Umino Iruka.

As someone who had long considered Uzumaki Naruto his own family, Iruka should have stood by Naruto's side and cheered with him.

But he didn't; at this moment, he stood far behind like an insignificant person, silently blessing Uzumaki Naruto from an inconspicuous corner...

Kiba: "That's terrifying! Naruto was actually able to defeat that monster!?"

Kankuro: "This is the first time I've seen Gaara so weak..."

Temari: "A Genin was able to defeat Gaara, who had transformed into Shukaku. This Uzumaki Naruto is too amazing..."

Rock Lee: "Naruto, you are stronger than me now, but I won't give up. One day, I will definitely surpass you!!"

Sasuke: "Damn it! This dead-last has unknowingly surpassed me by so much. If this continues, how will I ever find that man to take my revenge!!!"

All kinds of people had all kinds of opinions.

Some were moved, some were unconvinced, and others silently set a more difficult path of cultivation for themselves.

But no matter what everyone thought, this Chunin Exam had come to a perfect end.

"Alright, Naruto, the Chunin Exam matches are finished. Next, don't you have another battle to fight?"

Just as everyone was planning to leave, a voice suddenly reached their ears...

"Obito, what do you mean!?"

"Right, it's the battle against Orochimaru. This is the test we set for you!"

The conversation between the two left everyone present stunned once again.

Three days ago, during the second stage of the Chunin Exam, Uchiha Obito had once said that Uzumaki Naruto would have a showdown with Orochimaru.

At that time, many people heard this news.

But in reality, very few people took it to heart.

This couldn't be blamed on them; after all, at the time, one was one of the Sannin famous throughout the ninja world, and the other was a bona fide dead-last Genin.

The two had a world of difference in both strength and status.

Trying to bridge that gap in three days was simply a fantasy.

But now, after witnessing Uzumaki Naruto's battle with the One-Tail, they suddenly felt that it seemed Uzumaki Naruto was not without the strength to fight Orochimaru.

Driven by curiosity, everyone sat back down in their seats.

"Kakashi-sensei, do you think Naruto can win?"

In the candidate area, Haruno Sakura looked at the golden-haired boy who was the center of attention and asked in a low voice.

Originally, after the Chunin Exam ended, Haruno Sakura, Yamanaka Ino, and Hyuga Hinata intended to find Hatake Kakashi and Uchiha Sasuke to go and congratulate Uzumaki Naruto.

However, just as they were gathering to act, Uchiha Obito's words made them stop in their tracks...

Compared to a full-force battle against one of the Sannin, this small Chunin Exam seemed to have become less important...

"I don't know!"

After Hatake Kakashi was silent for a while, he finally shook his head and said.

Kakashi had never witnessed who was stronger between Shukaku and Orochimaru, so he wasn't very clear.

If comparing by power or chakra volume, Shukaku, as a Tailed Beast, was indeed stronger.

But if the two were in a life-or-death battle, Hatake Kakashi favored Orochimaru more. ===== CHAPTER 666 =====