Chapter 540 The Arrival of Ōtsutsuki

"The winner, Sarada Uchiha!"

The ninja from Konoha had emerged victorious, and in an utterly astonishing manner at that. The majority of the audience in the arena hailed from Konoha Village, and they all erupted into cheers. Even some of the older-generation ninjas couldn't help but smile.

"Black Lightning has shone once again. Let's hope Sarada Uchiha doesn't disgrace its legacy," someone remarked.

Hearing this, the younger-generation ninjas were somewhat confused. "Disgrace? Why would you say that?"

The older ninjas glanced at these youngsters who had grown up in a new era. "You kids really think ninjas are just what you see now, don't you?"

"In our time, Black Lightning was a mountain that loomed over all ninjas! A mountain that could never be surpassed!"

The younger ninjas scoffed, clearly unconvinced. "Teacher, that's all ancient history. No need to keep bringing it up!"

"You keep saying we, the new generation, aren't strong enough, but we're plenty strong already!"

"Strong? Kid, you must have some misunderstanding about what 'strong' means. In our era, someone of your level would barely qualify as a genin!"

"Genin? I'm already a chunin! I'm no genin!"

The older ninja shook his head. "You just don't get it. You live in a time of comfort, where missions are as simple as they come. You have no idea what it truly means to be a ninja!"

"Tch!" The younger ninjas brushed it off, unimpressed. They thought it was just the older generation trying to make themselves seem important or to grab attention.

With that, they stopped engaging with the older ninjas. These old-timers always looked down on the new generation, as if only they were the real ninjas. But in reality, it was true. During the era of the Fourth Great Ninja War, ninjas were truly worthy of the title. The ninjas of today? They should be called something else chakra cultivators. They were merely people who trained in chakra, not true ninjas.

"Next match, Boruto Uzumaki versus..."

As the announcer spoke, Sarada was making her way off the stage. Boruto, hearing his name, couldn't wait any longer and leapt down with a flashy entrance. After seeing Sarada steal the spotlight, he was eager to show off what he could do. With the new power he had recently acquired, he was sure to grab everyone's attention. Even his dad would probably praise him.

But just then, a figure descended from the sky with a thunderous crash!

The person landed heavily on the battlefield. Naruto's eyes narrowed sharply, and the other Kage were equally stunned. This person had appeared out of nowhere, completely evading their senses. That alone spoke volumes about his strength.

Without hesitation, the newcomer raised his hand, and red chakra light erupted from his fingertips.

"Giant Fist!"

A devastating blow from Momoshiki's subordinate, Kinshiki, slammed into the arena. The ground rippled like water, and Boruto, standing on the violently shaking earth, was thrown off balance. He fell flat on his back, stunned.

In the next moment, the entire Chunin Exam arena began to collapse. The ground cracked and split apart, and the pillars supporting the roof above the stands snapped. Chunks of concrete rained down, threatening to crush the spectators below.

But in an instant, the ninjas sprang into action, doing their best to block the falling debris.

Naruto shot to his feet and appeared in front of Boruto in a flash, shielding him. "Get out of here!" he ordered.

But Boruto, still in shock, stared at the figure who had just turned the arena upside down with a single strike. Who is this guy...? How is he so strong?!

On the high platform, the Fifth Raikage, Darui, stood up abruptly. "That outfit... Could he be from the Otsutsuki clan?"

Kurotsuchi, the Tsuchikage, had already taken action. "Evacuate the civilians first," she commanded.

Darui nodded in agreement.

Meanwhile, Gaara glanced at Shinki. "Emergency S-rank mission: Protect the civilians. No matter what, ensure their safety and evacuate them as quickly as possible!"

As he spoke, Gaara raised his hand, and a massive wave of sand erupted from the ground, surging toward Kinshiki. As the Kazekage, Gaara's power had grown significantly over the years.

The sand rushed forward, but Kinshiki simply stomped the ground, scattering it effortlessly.

Gaara, riding a wave of sand, appeared beside Naruto. Soon after, Raikage Darui, Tsuchikage Kurotsuchi, and even Haku arrived. Haku's ice crystals froze the collapsing walls and pillars, stabilizing the area.

Snowflakes drifted down as Haku took his place beside Naruto.

"The Otsutsuki clan!" Haku muttered, sensing the immense chakra emanating from the intruder. It was identical to what he had felt from Isshiki Otsutsuki.

"Is the evacuation of the civilians going smoothly?" Naruto asked.

Haku nodded. "It's under control. We've secured the area."

Earlier, Naruto had sent Haku and Sasuke away not just to give them time to catch up, but also to ensure the safe evacuation of the civilians. Haku's Ice Release had created reinforced safe passages that could withstand the shockwaves of the battle.

Naruto nodded and turned to Boruto. "Get out of here, Boruto! Leave this to me!"

Boruto, however, stood his ground. "No way! I can handle this guy too!"

"Boruto!" Naruto frowned, but Boruto felt his father was underestimating him. He wasn't weak.

"Watch me, Dad! I'm a ninja too!" Boruto declared, raising his hand. From his scientific ninja tool, he unleashed a pre-prepared jutsu.

"Lightning Release!"

A flash of lightning surged toward Kinshiki. But Kinshiki didn't even bother to dodge. Boruto grinned. "Die!"

But in the next moment, another figure appeared, effortlessly absorbing the lightning.

Boruto was stunned. "What kind of jutsu is that? It blocked my Lightning Release!"

"Fine, take this!" Boruto shouted, unleashing a barrage of Water, Fire, Wind, and Earth Release techniques in rapid succession.

Yet, each one was absorbed without effort.

Momoshiki Otsutsuki looked at Boruto with disdain. "Hmph. An interesting way to use chakra. But this level of power is nothing but a waste!"

"Kāma: Absorption!"

Momoshiki's dojutsu activated, amplifying the absorption and reflecting the attacks back. In an instant, five different elemental energies fire, wind, lightning, earth, and water erupted and surged toward the stands.

The civilians, already in the process of evacuation, were now in even greater danger.

Naruto's expression hardened. His Tailed Beast Mode erupted, and he used his chakra to block the attacks, drawing them all toward himself.

Boruto watched in awe as his father single-handedly intercepted the devastating assault.

Dad...

He's so strong...

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