Chapter 252

Hiruzen Sarutobi heard the six names announced by Iruka Umino and couldn't help but have a smile on his face.

Clearly, he felt very satisfied in his heart.

Hiruzen Sarutobi even thought of their generation.

Under the leadership of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, their generation also produced many talents.

Besides him, there were Danzo Shimura, Kagami Uchiha, Torifu Akimichi, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane, etc.

Now they are all core figures of the Hidden Leaf Village; it is no exaggeration to say that the Hidden Leaf Village is on their shoulders.

And Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Uzumaki, and Hinata Hyuga and the others seem to have this trend too.

The most important thing is that the Hokage currently in office in the Hidden Leaf Village is him.

Teacher, I have been walking on thin ice all my life; can I reach the opposite shore of Itachi?

As a student, Hiruzen Sarutobi is very much looking forward to him reaching or even surpassing the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

Danzo Shimura is always dissatisfied with him being Hokage, thinking that he only lost the Hokage position due to a momentary mistake.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi feels that the current Hidden Leaf Village has already proven that his teacher's choice was not wrong.

Speaking of teachers, he looked at Kitazawa again.

This is indeed a rare talent.

Among the students who entered the third round, except for Shino Aburame, the other five have all received Kitazawa's training.

Although they can have such strength because of their talent, without an excellent teacher, they cannot fully exert their potential.

Hiruzen Sarutobi has seen many teachers.

Not only ninja school teachers, but also team-leading teachers.

Many of them have strength far exceeding Kitazawa's.

But in terms of teaching ability, no one can compare.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is now fortunate that Kitazawa is just an ordinary special jonin, and he is upright and a supporter of the Will of Fire.

If it were replaced by a ninja in a high position with ambition, such as Danzo Shimura, it is estimated that the Hidden Leaf Village would be in chaos before long.

After all, Kitazawa's students are all heirs of major ninja clans.

"I must pay more attention to him."

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought of Terai.

Root members are simply not suitable to appear in the Ninja Academy.

Before, he let him serve as a teacher for Class 2-A because of Danzo Shimura's face, but now he cannot let him continue to stay.

It is best for Kitazawa's energy to be placed on students, rather than wasting time monitoring Root members.

Besides that, necessary rewards cannot be less.

"Please, six students who entered the third round, come up to draw lots."

After the break, Kitazawa called out.

"Must draw Sasuke!"

Naruto Uzumaki clapped his hands and prayed.

Sasuke Uchiha twitched his mouth.

If he really had to choose, he wouldn't prioritize Naruto Uzumaki.

Because Sasuke Uchiha feels that his Shadow Clone Jutsu and taijutsu are difficult to deal with, more troublesome than Hinata Hyuga and Shino Aburame and the others.

"I feel like it doesn't matter who I draw."

Ino Yamanaka looked around and felt she couldn't beat anyone.

Fortunately, her mentality is very good; being able to enter the third round is already an extraordinary performance.

In short, the top six are already stable, the rest is just participating.

"It's really troublesome."

Shikamaru Nara felt like a husky mixed into a wolf pack.

Except for Ino Yamanaka who still has a chance to win, the remaining four students are very restrictive to his Shadow Possession Jutsu.

Hinata Hyuga's Byakugan, Shino Aburame's parasitic insects, and Naruto Uzumaki's Shadow Clone Jutsu.

As for Sasuke Uchiha, he has already fought once, plus his hard strength is strong, it is difficult to win.

Sasuke Uchiha looked at the muttering Naruto Uzumaki and walked up directly, taking out the lottery slip first.

He opened the slip and found it said three.

Six people, two-by-two sparring, three means it's the last match.

"It's a pity the third round isn't number one."

Naruto Uzumaki looked at the number on the slip and said, "This time it became number three."

Sasuke Uchiha's expression stiffened upon hearing this.

What's going on? Is it that coincidental?

Was it really Naruto Uzumaki's successful prayer?

"Sasuke, what number are Itachi?"

Naruto Uzumaki poked his head out to look and said excitedly, "Itachi and I are both number three!"

Shikamaru Nara and Ino Yamanaka and others breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.

The two most difficult people were put together, so they were much safer.

"This is the arrangement of youth!"

Naruto Uzumaki gave a thumbs up, his teeth flashing, and said, "Sasuke, let's have a hearty duel!"

Sasuke Uchiha stood in place expressionlessly, ignoring his passionate speech.

"I'm number one."

Shino Aburame walked up, took out the slip, and said.

"I'm number two!"

Surprise appeared on Shikamaru Nara's face.

Shino Aburame is number one, his opponent can only be born between Hinata Hyuga and Ino Yamanaka.

"Hinata, what number did Itachi draw?"

Shikamaru Nara doesn't mind losing to Hinata Hyuga again.

After all, he should lose.

Even Kitazawa can't pick any faults.

But if it were Ino Yamanaka, he would have to go all out.

Because there is really a possibility of winning.

If he is lazy and gets a low score from Kitazawa, his summer vacation will be completely ruined.

But winning against Ino Yamanaka is also quite troublesome.

With her personality, it is estimated that she will make him treat her for several days as revenge.

Actually, treating her is fine, but there is also Choji Akimichi, the big eater.

"Number one."

Hinata Hyuga said in a solemn tone.

Although after Kitazawa's special training, her strength increased a lot, but Shino Aburame has parasitic insects, and his strength is not much worse than hers.

In short, this is a fierce battle.

In order not to let Teacher Kitazawa down, she doesn't want to lose!

Hinata Hyuga clenched her fists, her face full of determination.

Shino Aburame frowned slightly.

Hinata Hyuga made him feel tricky.

Parasitic insects have two attack methods: one is to bite the target, and the other is to suck the target's chakra.

But facing the Byakugan, these two attack methods will be greatly discounted.

"It really is Ino."

Shikamaru Nara sighed and said.

"Why? Is it me, are Itachi unhappy?"

Ino Yamanaka glared at him and asked.

"No."

Shikamaru Nara shook his head quickly and said.

"Please, students who drew number one, take the stage."

Kitazawa put away the lottery box and said.

Shino Aburame and Hinata Hyuga walked into the field and performed the sign of confrontation face to face.

Sasuke Uchiha and Shikamaru Nara and others retreated to the queue of Class 1-A.

"Please."

Shino Aburame raised both hands.

Secret Technique: Parasitic Insects!

The black parasitic insects flew out from his sleeves.

Byakugan, activate!

The meridians around Hinata Hyuga's eyes bulged, and the world became exceptionally clear in her eyes.

She looked at the parasitic insect swarm, and through their bodies, saw the flowing chakra.

Shino Aburame's heart moved.

The parasitic insect swarm dispersed suddenly, turning into thick smoke, attacking Hinata Hyuga from all directions.

If it were an ordinary ninja, they would be in a hurry, but the Byakugan has a 360-degree view.

In other words, Hinata Hyuga can see the parasitic insects flying toward her from every direction.

She didn't hesitate, condensed chakra on her fists, and swung her hands quickly.

A large number of parasitic insects were slapped to death with every palm.

"The Byakugan is truly terrifying."

Ino Yamanaka said with emotion.

Shino Aburame's parasitic insects can be called invincible in the early and middle stages, and many students from ninja clans have to surrender when they meet them.

But the strength of the Byakugan made Hinata Hyuga look at ease.

"I don't know if the parasitic insects will die out first, or if Hinata's chakra will be exhausted first."

Shikamaru Nara said thoughtfully.

The number of parasitic insects depends on Shino Aburame's chakra.

But he is young now, and his chakra is limited.

Of course, Hinata Hyuga has the same problem; using the Gentle Fist will consume a lot of chakra.

"Fortunately, I didn't enter the third round."

Kiba Inuzuka patted his chest, a lingering fear.

Sasuke Uchiha frowned slightly.