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Chapter 140 - Surprise and Shock! (Third update seeking all support!)

After becoming a Jinchuriki, Rin Nohara was worlds apart from her former self.

This wasn't solely due to the Tailed Beast's enhancement.

It was also thanks to the guidance and training from Sarutobi Asuma, Tsunade, Uzumaki Kushina, and Kakashi.

Uchiha Obito, standing nearby, probably wouldn't recognize this fierce young woman as the gentle girl he knew.

Unfortunately, he was looking at the memorial stone.

Kakashi had also changed significantly.

His formidable speed, reaction time, and Lightning Style Ninjutsu allowed him to fight evenly with the fierce Rin Nohara, not giving an inch.

They reached the edge of the water.

Four walls suddenly erupted from the ground, encircling Rin Nohara.

In front of each Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall, carved with dog heads, stood a Kakashi, hands raised, crackling with electricity.

A swirling current of water appeared around Rin Nohara.

But in the next moment, it was pierced and blown apart by the powerful electric discharge.

Bang!

Rin Nohara finally fell. Even Samehada couldn't withstand such potent Lightning Style.

Kakashi let out a breath and quickly went to check on Rin Nohara.

Fortunately, he hadn't used his full power; she had only been knocked unconscious by the electricity.

Finding a Scroll of Earth, Kakashi immediately pressed onward.

Inside the tower, many spectators were already praising Kakashi to the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, and Hatake Sakumo.

It wasn't exactly praise; it was all the truth.

For example, calling him the second strongest Lightning Style user in Konoha.

Kakashi could be considered an elite Jonin!

Among the younger generation, he was second only to Asuma!

However, everyone's attention was soon drawn to other battlefields.

The other nine participants were now facing their second opponents.

Kurama Unkai versus Kurama Kumogiri.

Hizashi Hyuga versus Hyuga Hiashi.

Uchiha Yashiro versus Uchiha Fugaku.

...

Kurama Kumogiri and Kurama Unkai were brothers, and the current clan head of the Kurama Clan. His strength had originally far surpassed Kurama Unkai's.

Hyuga Hiashi was the clan head of the Hyuga. His Byakugan had no flaws, and in the past, his strength had consistently surpassed Hizashi Hyuga's.

And Uchiha Fugaku, needless to say, was a formidable opponent.

Furthermore, Sarutobi Tsuchigin, Shimura Gen'i, Yamanaka Kumo, Nara Tensui, Akimichi Dōtō, and others were all facing powerful members of their own clans.

Each of them was an elite Jonin.

For instance, Sarutobi Tsuchigin's opponent was the younger but more renowned Sarutobi Shinya, the Third Hokage's son.

Shimura Gen'i's opponent was the clan head of the Shimura Clan.

From Sarutobi Asuma's perspective, what could be a more suitable assessment than having his own kin participate?

Of the nine battles, the fastest to conclude was the Genjutsu duel between the Kurama Clan members.

It took a mere 15 seconds.

Kurama Unkai first used the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique, followed by Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence. After restraining his brother, Kurama Kumogiri, he easily took the Scroll of Earth and left.

Two seconds later, Kurama Kumogiri broke free from the Genjutsu, but he couldn't help but stare in disbelief.

In less than a year, his younger brother's Genjutsu had already surpassed his own.

Previously, it should have been Kurama Unkai who was easily controlled by Genjutsu.

"Truly astonishing special training!"

"Asuma-sama has completely inherited the Third Hokage-sama's talent for mentoring disciples!"

Kurama Kumogiri sincerely exclaimed.

Moreover, he felt tempted.

If his brother had improved so much, perhaps he could too?

Fifty million Ryo, the clan can afford it!

At the same time.

On the other side, Fugaku Uchiha's feelings were even stronger.

Although Yashiro Uchiha's Sharingan was still a three-tomoe, his pupil power had become much stronger, almost matching his own.

This meant that in the entire Uchiha clan, besides himself, Yashiro Uchiha's three-tomoe Sharingan was the strongest.

Fugaku Uchiha had no intention of joining the special training class himself, but he wanted his son, Itachi Uchiha, to study under Asuma Sarutobi!

At this moment, Fugaku Uchiha unleashed his full power.

Taijutsu, Fire Style, Genjutsu.

He exerted extreme pressure on Yashiro Uchiha from all aspects to assess his progress.

It should be known that at Yashiro Uchiha's age, he was actually already in his prime.

What followed would be the refinement of combat techniques.

But Fugaku Uchiha felt that besides the increase in pupil power.

Yashiro Uchiha's reaction speed and the strength of his Fire Style had both greatly improved.

It wasn't double, but it was at least a seventy to eighty percent increase compared to before entering the special training class.

...

The second person to obtain the Scroll of Earth was Yamato.

His opponent was an Anbu squad.

Minato Namikaze and Hiruzen Sarutobi paid the most attention to Yamato, this Wood Release ninja.

The Wood Release of the First Hokage back then was simply too powerful.

It was inevitable that they would place great expectations on Yamato.

In less than 2 minutes, Yamato had dealt with an Anbu squad led by a Jonin.

Although they were watching through a screen, Minato Namikaze and Hiruzen Sarutobi, who understood Yamato's Wood Release, had a clear judgment.

Yamato's casting speed and the strength of his Wood Release had both significantly improved.

"There's still a small gap compared to Kakashi, but after accumulating mission experience for a period, he'll be qualified to serve as a Jonin."

Minato Namikaze made an assessment in his heart.

"Moreover, among the 10 people participating in this assessment, in terms of combat power alone, besides Yamato, all of them are qualified to be called elite Jonin!"

Minato Namikaze was overjoyed and even more eager for the subsequent plans.

Jonin could already take charge independently.

And elite Jonin, veteran Jonin, were the cream of the crop.

After a series of exciting matches, Kakashi and the others continued to approach the tower.

Yes, no one was eliminated.

Because this was an assessment with a purpose.

It was to allow the assessed individuals to showcase themselves as much as possible.

The Yamanaka clan showcased their sensory abilities and mind control.

The Nara clan showcased the binding power and casting speed of their shadow secret techniques.

The Akimichi clan showcased their Expansion Jutsu and immense strength.

Each displayed their unique strengths, witnessing the results of over half a year.

When the assessment personnel returned.

The gaze directed at Asuma Sarutobi changed once again.

"Congratulations, Third Hokage, Asuma has not only inherited your talent in ninjutsu but also your talent in teaching disciples!"

"Indeed, and he's proficient in various elemental styles, calling him a ninjutsu doctor wouldn't be an exaggeration!"

"The title of ninjutsu doctor is not an exaggeration at all!"

"Jonin Asuma, when will the next special training session begin?"

"Will it be possible to expand the number of trainees?"

"Yes, is 10 people per session too few?"

...

Inside the tower, the crowd was buzzing, especially those from the smaller ninja clans who hadn't made a move before. They had already surrounded Asuma Sarutobi.

On the other hand, Fugaku Uchiha, Hiashi Hyuga, and the others looked towards Minato Namikaze and Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Being astute individuals, they knew that this matter was definitely not solely orchestrated by Asuma Sarutobi.

"Clan leaders, please don't be in a hurry. Why don't we finish watching the third stage of the assessment before we talk?"

Sarutobi Asuma chuckled, calming everyone down.

Then, all eyes turned back to the crystal screen.

The third round had begun.

Everyone's opponent was the same: Sarutobi Asuma!

Undoubtedly, it was a shadow clone.

"Will this round be too difficult?"

"Yeah, with Asuma-jonin's strength, even if it's a shadow clone, I doubt anyone can win."

...

Everyone started to speak.

Who didn't know Sarutobi Asuma's strength now?

He used shadow clones when he fought Hanzō back then.

Of the 10 people participating in the assessment, who could compare to the demigod Hanzō?

Namikaze Minato and Sarutobi Hiruzen, listening to the discussions, exchanged glances. They saw the strange look and a hint of worry on each other's faces.

Was the third round an assessment?

No.

It might be a scare!

Inside the Forest of Death.

Sarutobi Asuma's shadow clone looked at Kurama Unkai in front of him and said, "Use your full power, or you might not reach the tower!"

"Forgive me, Teacher Asuma!"

Kurama Unkai's expression was solemn. He didn't cast genjutsu directly but first threw a kunai to disrupt Sarutobi Asuma before casting genjutsu.

However.

The first common genjutsu of the Kurama Clan had no effect whatsoever.

He immediately used the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique.

Sarutobi Asuma's vision remained completely undisturbed.

Sweat beaded on Kurama Unkai's forehead. He cast the Wood Style: Tree Binding Death again.

But in the next moment, he himself was restrained and couldn't break free from the genjutsu at all.

A complete defeat!

"As expected, the gap is too wide!"

Kurama Unkai gave a wry smile and a sigh, then looked at Sarutobi Asuma as if he were a god.

With such powerful genjutsu abilities, only those with awakened Kekkei Genkai in the Kurama Clan could compare.

Kurama Kumogiri was even more shocked. So strong!

He suspected that only the Uchiha Clan, with their Sharingan, possessed similar genjutsu abilities.

And in all of Konoha, even the entire ninja world, besides the Uchiha Clan, it would be hard to find anyone who could even match Sarutobi Asuma, let alone surpass him.

However.

Soon, everyone's attention in the tower was drawn to another battlefield.

Sarutobi Asuma VS Akimichi Dōtō!

Akimichi Dōtō directly used the Expansion Jutsu on his entire body, transforming into a giant and bringing down a punch.

Sarutobi Asuma stood his ground, raising his hand and throwing out a punch as well.

One large and one small, the two fists collided, causing the air to explode.

The giant-like Akimichi Dōtō was sent staggering back with a single punch, stumbling backward, and then sat down with a loud thud.

Sarutobi Asuma, however, hadn't moved an inch.

But that wasn't the most astonishing part.

After all, Tsunade's Monster Strength possessed incredible power, not necessarily inferior to the power of the Akimichi Clan after their Expansion Jutsu.

But what happened next made Akimichi Choza and others, as well as Akimichi Dōtō facing Sarutobi Asuma, widen their eyes.

Sarutobi Asuma had grown larger!

He had also become a giant like Akimichi Dōtō.

No, he was even larger than Akimichi Dōtō.

He was like a mountain descending, his palm blocking out the sun as it fell onto Akimichi Dōtō's head, rendering him completely immobile.

"Wh-what's happening?"

Akimichi Choza's cold sweat poured down his face, his jaw hanging open.

Had a secret clan jutsu been leaked?

Was it Akimichi Dōtō who leaked it?

Or was it stolen?

With Sarutobi Asuma's strength, it was certainly possible to steal it without anyone noticing.

But.

With Sarutobi Asuma's immense power, would he need to do something like that?

The risk involved in such an act could tear Konoha apart.

The Third and Fourth Hokage would absolutely not...

Beside him, Nara Shikaku was also stunned.

Because he had just witnessed Sarutobi Asuma, who was fighting Nara Tensui, also using a shadow secret technique.

And it was even more powerful, capable of directly manipulating the shadows of other objects on a large scale.

Before Nara Tensui could even perform his jutsu, he was bound by shadows and suspended in mid-air.

The atmosphere inside the tower quickly shifted, becoming heavy and tinged with a strange unease.

Uchiha Fugaku and Hyuga Hiashi instinctively double-checked, confirming that Sarutobi Asuma, who was dueling Uchiha Yashiro and Hyuga Hiashi, truly did not possess the Sharingan or the Byakugan.

Thank goodness.

Both men breathed a sigh of relief.

Secret ninjutsu could be stolen, but the Sharingan and Byakugan could only be taken by force.

However, Sarutobi Asuma secretly sensed their thoughts and couldn't help but smile.

In the past, it was true that they could only be taken by force.

But now... that wasn't necessarily the case!

At this moment, even the Wood Release displayed by Sarutobi Asuma's Shadow Clone went unnoticed.

"Jonin Asuma, what... what exactly is going on?"

Nara Shikaku finally spoke.

All eyes in the tower also turned to Sarutobi Asuma.

Akimichi Choza also asked, "Why does Jonin Asuma know our Akimichi clan's Expansion Jutsu?"

This was the most serious question!

If their secret jutsu were leaked, it meant they would lose the foundation of their existence.

It was as if the very lifeline of their clan had been dug out!

If it hadn't been for Sarutobi Asuma, the Ino-Shika-Cho would have already exploded!

The other ninja clans also looked towards Sarutobi Asuma.

While not every clan necessarily had secret ninjutsu, who didn't have some sort of family heirloom, and who wasn't afraid of it being stolen?

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