Meanwhile, on the battlefield between Rotsuchi and Sukumo Hatake, the battle had come to an end. Tsunade and her team arrived to support Hatake, forcing Rotsuchi to retreat. The intervention of Tsunade and her comrades had tipped the scales in Hatake's favor, securing his victory and putting an end to the confrontation.
As the hours continued to pass, the Valley of Death filled with the commotion of competitors arriving at the agreed-upon point. Each group of finalists gathered, ready for the next stage of the competition. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation and tension, carrying the promise of more challenges and confrontations on the horizon.
The sun began to set, casting long shadows over the battlefield. The competitors prepared for the final phase of the competition, knowing that every action and decision could be crucial to their ultimate success.
As the sun descended further, the atmosphere in the Valley of Death became increasingly tense with expectation. The finalists grouped together, ready for the last stage of the competition. The Jonin in charge of the event stepped forward to announce the finalists:
Jonin: "The first to arrive have secured the top three spots for Kirigakure. The list of the 10 finalists is as follows:
Kosuke Momonosuke (Kirigakure) Sao Temuri (Kirigakure) Matsu (Kirigakure) Tsunade Senju (Konohagakure) Jiraiya Tanaka (Konohagakure) Orochimaru Fujiwara (Konohagakure) Sukumo Hatake (Konohagakure) Kato Dan (Konohagakure) Kazuhiro Natsuki (Sunagakure) Rotsuchi Oniki (Iwagakure)"
With the finalists finally gathered, all attention shifted to the final confrontations, where each participant would have the opportunity to showcase their skills and achieve glory in the last stage of the competition.
Tsunade: (Furious, approaching Momonosuke) "Did you really think I wouldn't recognize you, Momo? How could you?"
Momonosuke: (Nervous, trying to remain calm) "Tsunade… It wasn't my intention to hide from you. I just wanted the most authentic experience."
Tsunade: (Angrily) "An authentic experience? Do you think this is some kind of game, Momo?"
Momonosuke: (Sincerely) "I know, Tsunade. I understand the importance of these exams, and I don't take them lightly. I came here to test my skills."
At that moment, all the adults present began to approach the young competitors. The tension in the air was palpable, but there was a shift in the atmosphere when Mito Uzumaki approached them.
Tsunade: (Turning to Mito Uzumaki) "Katahara-sama."
Mito Uzumaki: (With a reassuring smile) "You did well, Tsunade. All of you performed splendidly. Congratulations, Momo, on securing first place."
Momonosuke: (Respectfully acknowledging Mito) "Mito-sama, it's a pleasure to see you again."
Mito Uzumaki: (Warmly) "You have grown wonderfully. I am proud of what you have accomplished."