The spectators immediately erupted in the most enthusiastic applause and cheers, the sound soaring to the sky, clearly showing how much they enjoyed Natsuki's brilliant performance.
The Ninjutsu Shop Owner loudly declared again: "That's my future son-in-law! That's my son-in-law!"
This made the people around him even more jealous, wishing they could beat him up.
The Daimyo of Fire Country looked at the grim-faced Daimyo of Wind Country, so smug he almost wiggled his butt and danced.
This time he really stole the show, it was simply exhilarating!
"Yeah! Natsuki won!"
"This is only natural! Natsuki is so powerful!"
"That's right! That's right! Natsuki can even defeat Orochimaru, let alone a mere Genin from Hidden Sand Village!"
His friends were all excited. Yamashiro Rinne and Kato Megumi wore expressions of shared glory, while Yamashiro Aoba couldn't help but wipe away the glistening tears from the corners of his eyes.
Kakashi nodded. "Well, it was expected."
Kai, however, felt a little regretful. "It's a shame, Natsuki didn't use the Eight Gates. But it's probably because the enemy wasn't strong enough and didn't require the Eight Gates."
Tenten didn't say anything. She just smiled and looked at Natsuki. This was her boyfriend's moment of glory.
Compared to the Konoha Ninja, the Sand Ninja all had unpleasant expressions. Although they had other motives this time, seeing their Jinchuriki strongly defeated by a Konoha Genin was a bit embarrassing.
Temari and Kankuro, however, couldn't care less. They immediately leaped into the arena and rushed towards Gaara.
But before they reached him, their expressions changed drastically.
Natsuki hadn't left yet, and naturally noticed something was wrong. He immediately guessed what it was, so he wasn't surprised at all, just turned around and watched Gaara vigilantly.
At this moment, Gaara's emotions were very unstable. He was muttering something under his breath, his eyes filled with killing intent, and the Chakra around him began to go wild. This was a sign of transformation.
Genma Shiranui immediately stopped him. "Sandstorm Gaara, the match is over!"
"I don't care about that! I'm going to kill him! Gara! Gara! I'm going to kill all of you!"
Gaara screamed madly, his eyes seeming to turn into those of a beast. Half of his face was suddenly covered by something, followed by his arm transforming into a giant yellowish-brown beast claw, and his body also became like that of a beast.
Genma Shiranui's expression changed. "This is... a monster? No! Is it a Tailed Beast?! Are you a Jinchuriki?!"
Gaara didn't answer and continued to transform, quickly becoming a half-human, half-beast form, his eyes wild and bloodthirsty, and he let out a beastly roar, instantly terrifying the spectators.
Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up in shock. "What's going on? What is that child?"
His answer was the Kazekage's Kunai. The Kazekage suddenly restrained him, pointing the Kunai at his neck, and took him to the rooftop.
The guards saw this and were about to stop him, but were blocked by the Kazekage's guards.
Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately questioned: "Kazekage, are you going to violate the alliance between the two countries?"
The Kazekage laughed hoarsely. "Heh heh, you still don't see the situation clearly, Sarutobi sensei."
"It's you! Orochimaru!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly realized. He had wondered why the Kazekage was acting strangely. It turned out to be Orochimaru in disguise. In other words, Hidden Sand Village was colluding with Orochimaru and planning something in Konoha?
The answer quickly appeared before his eyes.
Feathers floated down from the sky, and all the spectators immediately fainted.
It turned out to be a large-scale Genjutsu. Ordinary people naturally couldn't resist such a Genjutsu, and even some Genin fainted. I'm talking about you, Naruto!
Immediately after, many people in the spectator stands took off their outer clothes, revealing their true appearance. Each of them wore the forehead protector of Otogakure. Four of the stronger-looking individuals immediately went to the four sides of the rooftop where Orochimaru was.
These four were the elite of Otogakure, known as the Sound Four, namely Kidomaru, Tayuya, Sakon and Ukon, and Jirobo.
The four immediately activated a formation: "Ninjutsu: Four Violet Flames Formation!"
The next moment, a rectangular purple formation covered the rooftop, and Orochimaru and Sarutobi Hiruzen were also trapped within the formation. The Ambu Ninja outside couldn't get in at all. Rescuing the Hokage was impossible!
"Now! Sarutobi sensei, it's time for us to settle this!"
At the same time, Kakashi, Kai, Kurenai Yuhi, and other Jonin also gathered together to confront the Sound Ninja led by Kabuto Yakushi.
As for the others, Naruto, Xiao Li, and Choji had fallen under the Genjutsu, while Tenten, Neji, and others had dispelled the Genjutsu in time, thus avoiding the trap, and quickly woke up Naruto, Xiao Li, and Choji.
Shikamaru, who was pretending to be unconscious, was kicked awake by Yamashiro Rinne.
At this moment, with Natsuki absent, the fourteen Konoha rookies were unsure of what to do in this situation.
Tenten immediately said: "Neji, you are the most composed. Shikamaru, you are the smartest. Now we'll listen to the two of you. What should we do? Think of a plan quickly!"
Her companions all nodded in agreement, also agreeing with Tenten's words.
Neji and Shikamaru exchanged glances and didn't refuse. Even Shikamaru, who found things troublesome, had to shoulder the responsibility.
The current situation was clearly not right. As Konoha Ninja, they couldn't just stand by and watch. Even if they were just Genin, they had to act when necessary.
What's more, Natsuki was currently facing the transformed Gaara, and they couldn't just ignore it!
Neji immediately said: "Natsuki's situation is more critical. Sasuke, Tenten, Shino, and I will go to support him. The others will be arranged by Shikamaru. Is that okay?"
Shikamaru decisively nodded. "Okay, hurry up and go 507, Natsuki needs help!"
The four nodded and immediately rushed down to the arena.
Shikamaru also immediately started arranging: "Sakura, Megumi, you two are Medical Ninja, you need to be on standby at all times. If there are injured people, treat them immediately. Rinne, Ino, Hinata, you are responsible for protecting the Medical Ninja. Naruto, Kiba, Xiao Li, Choji, and I, the five of us will form a team, mainly to help the Jonin tie down some weaker opponents. If you see a fellow Village Ninja injured, immediately bring them here to the Medical Ninja!"
Naruto was immediately dissatisfied. "Why can Sasuke and the others go fight that monster while we have to fight small fry here?"
Shikamaru rolled his eyes. "If you had their strength, I would arrange for you to go too. Since everyone agrees to listen to my opinion, Naruto, you'd better obediently listen."
Everyone looked at Naruto. As a qualified Ninja, after the leader gives an order, they shouldn't pick and choose.
This is not suitable for being in a team.
Naruto felt uneasy under their gaze and finally shut up.
Shikamaru's arrangement was also correct. Although they were numerous, their strength was still far from enough. Rushing to fight experts would be no different from courting death. It was better to honestly find weaker opponents to fight, or act as battlefield medics, bringing the injured back to the Medical Ninja for treatment. This was the limit of what they could do.