Akihara Kagura's words began.
Everyone present dared not speak out, only obediently listening.
Rock Lee pouted in grievance, tears streaming down pitifully, not even daring to cry aloud, fearful of being banned from the competition for life.
Might Guy turned back and hugged Rock Lee, tears streaming down their faces together in grievance, not daring to speak anymore for fear of affecting Rock Lee's life; the sight of two grown men crying uncontrollably was somewhat unsightly.
"This…"
As Akihara Kagura's friend, Kakashi Hatake could only cautiously approach Kagura, watching his friend and his friend's student crying together, couldn't help but want to speak out: "Isn't this a bit harsh? At least let this young fellow compete, I know this child works very hard and is quite strong, just hasn't had the opportunity…"
Before the Chunin Exam began, Rock Lee fought against Kakashi Hatake's student Uchiha Sasuke, and the so-called genius Uchiha Sasuke was perfectly restrained by Rock Lee.
Kakashi Hatake knew Rock Lee was a diligent child like his friend, not wanting Lee's efforts to go to waste, still contemplating helping to fight for him.
However…
Akihara Kagura was not impressed.
"First, he is questioning my words."
Akihara Kagura glanced at Rock Lee and spoke: "Second, looking at my own strength, I live cautiously and dare not call myself a genius…"
"This brat carelessly shouting that Hyuga Neji is a genius, afraid that his team member won't be remembered and assassinated by the Hidden Mist Village or the Hidden Sand Village?"
"..."
For a moment, Kakashi Hatake was at a loss for words.
Although Kakashi Hatake had never seen Akihara Kagura living cautiously, at this moment he felt Kagura's twisted logic was quite sound…
"We are allies, how could it be!"
Hidden Sand Village's leading Jonin Maki quickly waved his hand, indicating that their village had no intention of targeting the genius ninjas of Konoha Village.
The Hidden Sand and Hidden Mist Village members indeed watched a good show and saw Akihara Kagura's rampant and lawless actions in Konoha.
This guy Kagura's strength is too formidable, even if Konoha really lets this guy become the Hokage, the entire Konoha would eventually fall apart.
"Punching the weak is my mistake."
Hyuga Neji glanced at his sobbing teacher and friend, deciding to yield to Akihara Kagura: "Lord Kagura, Lee was only speaking for me, this matter shouldn't implicate him…"
"Don't play this deep friendship drama in front of me."
Akihara Kagura glanced at the crying Rock Lee and Might Guy beside him, continuing: "You are ninjas, not children. You should understand that saying the wrong thing and doing the wrong thing entails consequences, this is a lesson for him…"
"..."
Hyuga Neji hung his head powerlessly.
"It's not Brother Neji's fault…"
Hyuga Hinata coughed up blood, still wanting to argue for Hyuga Neji.
"Everything started because of your Hyuga Clan's drama."
Akihara Kagura glanced at Hyuga Hinata, then looked at Hyuga Neji who seemed helplessly putting down his fists, coldly speaking: "From today onwards, if the Hyuga Clan continues any main family or branch family disputes here, regardless of which family, I will promptly clean out everyone with Byakugan, so as not to affect Konoha's image…"
"Kagura, calm down…"
Kakashi Hatake hurriedly came forward to persuade a few words.
The Hyuga Clan is Konoha's only prestigious ninja family, merely their Byakugan Kekkeigenkai is Konoha's strongest reconnaissance force, these words cannot be casually spoken.
"Rest assured, I'm not someone who enjoys killing."
Having said this, Akihara Kagura's gaze turned to a member of Anbu: "Go notify the Hyuga Clan Leader, Hyuga Hizashi, saying it's my order to settle down before the Chunin Exam ends. After the exam, I will visit him!"
"Yes."
This Anbu Ninja could only helplessly convey the order.
"..."
Kakashi Hatake remained silent about this, knowing roughly that Akihara Kagura wants to use force to pressure Hyuga Hizashi to resolve the main family and branch family feud, yet the internal affairs of Konoha's prestigious family is not so easily resolved?
"..."
Several Anbu noticed things were amiss, quickly heading to Hokage Tower to notify the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, fearing any major trouble appearing.
However, Akihara Kagura seemed unconcerned about any trouble, just lowered his head and continued looking at all the bewildered people present, announcing the continuation of the preliminary match schedule.
"Exam continues."
"..."
Among the candidates present, three remained without participating in battles, clearly, one person would have a bye, but it was uncertain who this luck would fall upon.
On the drawing screen of the exam hall appeared the names Akimichi Choji and Dosu; Choji was not a match for Dosu, unfortunately defeated, yet unexpectedly the lucky one left out was Gaara, perhaps Gaara didn't need such luck either.
"Still so many people remain?"
Akihara Kagura looked around at those who passed the preliminaries, frowning: "Fine, it ends here. The finals of the third exam will take place in a month, since leaders and nobles from other Ninja Villages will come to watch your matches…"
"In this one month, train well, and best show up brightly then, don't disgrace your villages, nor cause trouble in the village, or I might also withdraw your qualification for the third exam or find your actions displeasing, I'd simply kill directly…"