Chapter 62 Gou's ideas are consistent
The third Chunin Selection Exam is a one-on-one elimination tournament. During the process, examiners will evaluate candidates, and only those deemed qualified to be Chunin can officially become Chunin.
Haruko Hayama came with the teacher with super thick eyebrows and the taijutsu duo. Naruto Uzumaki couldn't be found, and Sasuke Uchiha had been missing since being kidnapped by Kakashi Hatake.
These days, Haruko and Shiro eat at home together every morning, and she feels a little lonely, which is unusual for her.
Halfway there, Haruko spotted her parents and Shiro in the distance and waved with a smile, "Dad! Mom! And Shiro!"
But what greeted Haruko Hayama was a barrage of camera flashes. The three of them rushed forward and surrounded her, acting as if they were following a celebrity.
"Haruko has passed the Chunin Selection Exams for the first time!" Mom clenched her fist in the morning, feeling very satisfied.
"Our little Haruko has finally reached the point where she can be promoted to Chunin!" The emotional father was already in tears.
After taking a few more photos, Bai put down the camera and smiled gently, "Qingzi is as beautiful as ever today."
"No, Shiro, how come you've become just like my parents too!" Haruko Hayama exclaimed in shock.
His pale face flushed slightly, but he uttered words that made people blush and their hearts race: "After all, being able to possess Haruko's image is very attractive to me."
"...Whatever makes you happy."
Sasuke had previously complained to her that Haku was just a sesame-filled rabbit, and she didn't believe him, but now she does.
Sasuke the Cat: (Secretly tattles)
White Rabbit: (Green Tea Smile)
In the morning, her mother gave her a thumbs-up, saying, "Haruko, if you can't beat them, run away! Just don't get hurt!"
In the morning, Dad chimed in, "Haruko, you'll always be number one in our hearts!"
"..."
Should we be talking about his biological parents? Gou's thoughts are all the same.
After exchanging greetings, Haruko Hayama and Neji Hyuga walked down the stairs together to the center of the examination area. When the proctor reminded them to look at the millions of spectators on the viewing platform, Haruko Hayama felt a little nervous.
The Third Hokage stood up and read the opening remarks.
"Distinguished guests, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you all for coming to Konoha to watch the Chunin Selection Exams."
"Next, the eight candidates who passed the preliminary selection will compete in the formal selection competition."
"Please enjoy the show!"
As the proctor began to briefly explain the rules of the competition, Haruko Hayama, who had not yet seen Sasuke Uchiha, grew anxious.
"Teacher, what should we do if Sasuke hasn't arrived yet?"
The proctor replied matter-of-factly, "If he hasn't shown up by the time his match starts, then he's considered not defeated."
You bastard Kakashi! Where on earth did you take Sasuke?!
Haruko screamed inwardly, "I knew all along that guy with questionable teaching ethics was unreliable!"
"The first round is between Naruto Uzumaki and Neji Hyuga."
After announcing the contestants for the first round, Haruko Hayama returned to the lounge with the other contestants, where she spotted her like-minded friend among them.
"Shikamaru, what if I lose terribly?" Haruko Hayama asked worriedly as she approached Shikamaru.
Nara Shikamaru posed a profound question: "Can you be more miserable than me?"
Haruko thought about it carefully, "That makes sense, after all, Shikamaru wants to survive even more than I do."
"...Idiot!" Nara Shikamaru pinched her cheeks hard a few times, and the relaxed atmosphere made Hayama Haruko feel much more at ease.
Gaara, who arrived later, caught a glimpse of their interaction, and his eyes darkened.
Haruko has...too many friends...
During the preliminary rounds, when Hinata Hyuga fought Neji Hyuga, Neji disregarded their friendship and attacked her with deadly force, which is why Naruto Uzumaki remembered Neji Hyuga.
This first matchup is exactly what Naruto wanted.
Deeply influenced by Neji Hyuga, Haruko Hayama knew that Naruto Uzumaki was likely to face a tough battle, so she silently mourned for him in her heart.
As expected, under Neji Hyuga's Byakugan, Naruto Uzumaki tried everything but couldn't inflict any damage on him, and instead ended up in a very messy situation himself.
The Great Demon King then taunted, "Kneeling before a power you cannot change, you should know your own powerlessness."
Neji really is a sadist!
"From the moment a person is born, everything is predetermined. Each person must live out their fate, which they cannot resist. There is only one fate that is equal for everyone, and that is death."
Very well, now it's turned into pessimistic fatalism.
As Haruko looked at the scene before her, she recalled the days and nights she had spent sparring with Neji Hyuga and being mocked.
hateful!
Naruto, go! Beat that demon king to a pulp!
Perhaps sensing Haruko Hayama's resentment, Naruto Uzumaki, despite having all his acupoints sealed by Neji Hyuga, actually channeled the Nine-Tailed Fox's chakra and delivered a devastating blow to Neji amidst everyone's astonished expressions.
Naruto Uzumaki used his own experience to tell the defeated Neji Hyuga that fate is not absolute.
Watching the heavily injured Hyuga Neji being carried away by medical ninjas, Haruko struggled with her feelings for a long time, but in the end, she left the rest room to check on his condition, upholding her loyalty to her opponent.
Pushing open the door, Hyuga Neji lay quietly on the bed.
Haruko quickly asked the medical ninja beside her, "Uncle, is Neji alright?"
"It's nothing, I just ran out of chakra."
That's good. It's rare to see such a quiet Demon King. She thought Naruto had injured his head.
Haruko walked to the bedside in the morning and waved her hand above his eyes. "Neji, are you alright?"
Why are you here?
"My match is later in the game, so I came to check on you. I'll head back soon."
Neji Hyuga, who had been staring blankly at the ceiling, finally turned his gaze to her. "I'm asking, why did you come to see me? Naruto is your teammate. Instead of congratulating him, you came to see me. Do you pity me?"
"..."
I am truly ashamed that I actually sympathized with you!
The Great Demon King is indeed the Great Demon King; even though his body can't move, he can still keep his mouth working!
Haruko looked at him with a forced smile, "Why would Neji think that way? I'm really afraid you might accidentally kick the bucket."
"You look more normal the way you are now," Hyuga Neji added, delivering another blow.
Damn it! If there weren't other people around, she would have strangled him right here!
Before Haruko could even think of a retort, the door opened again, and the person who entered was Hiashi Hyuga, the head of the Hyuga clan whom Neji Hyuga had mentioned during their battle.
Hiashi Hyuga gestured for the medical staff to leave. Haruko was about to leave as well, but Neji Hyuga grabbed her hand, forcing her to stay put.
Seeing the stubbornness in his eyes, Haruko moved closer and helped him up after he got up.
"Is there something you need?"
Hiashi Hyuga slowly began to speak, "That day... I've come to tell you the truth about that day."
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