Chapter 49: Kaa-Mee-Haa-Mee-Haaaaaa!

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They saw Sasuke jump lightly, his bare feet making contact with the roof of the arena, swinging his hands in fluid movements reminiscent of Kamesen-style martial arts, which was undeniably pleasing to the eye.

The field erupted in a flurry of fists and kicks as a violent whirlwind kicked up under the force of their blows. Finally, Sasuke landed on the ground and waved to Rock Lee: "Come on!"

Not one to be outdone, Lee slammed his feet into the ground and charged toward Sasuke in an instant.

Sasuke tilted his head slightly, dodging Lee's flying kick before engaging him head-on. The more they fought, the faster Sasuke seemed to get.

"Damn it!" Lee thought, unwilling to admit defeat, "Is there really such a big gap between an ordinary person and a genius?"

"Hmph!" Sasuke snorted softly, his speed suddenly increasing. "Afterimage Fist!"

In the blink of an eye, four figures of Sasuke appeared on the field, each one a blur. Lee swung and missed, only to be sent flying by Sasuke's precise strike.

"Gate of Opening! The First Gate open!" Lee activated the Eight Gates and rushed at Sasuke again.

Sasuke shook his head slightly. "Can't you see the gap between us?" he said coldly. With that, Sasuke disappeared in an instant, only to reappear behind Lee and land a powerful punch to his stomach.

"Ouch!" Lee gasped, spitting out blood as he was sent flying back.

With a crash, Lee slammed into the arena wall, leaving a large hole in the stone. He struggled to stand, feeling utterly helpless. Is this the gap between an ordinary person and a genius? No! I won't believe it!

"Gate of Healing! The Second Gate is open!" Lee's body erupted with a green aura, his chakra going wild. "Ah~~!!"

In a flash, Lee charged toward Sasuke once more, his movements a blur of explosive speed. As Lee dashed forward, he grunted, "Gate of Life! The Third Gate! Open~!"

A powerful shockwave burst from the ground beneath his feet, shattering the floor. Lee's speed skyrocketed once again.

Everyone in the arena gasped in shock. "Impossible, this is Taijutsu Jōnin level speed! And the explosive power... it's even higher!"

Sasuke, however, remained calm. "You still don't understand the gap between us, Lee. While I admire the heights you've reached through your own effort, it's still... insufficient." Sasuke glanced at Naruto, his smirk barely noticeable.

With that, Sasuke vanished from sight.

"Impossible!" The onlookers exclaimed in disbelief, especially Guy. Sasuke had already surpassed Lee's Third Gate speed with his own, moving with a grace that didn't come from pure explosive power but instead from an impeccable control of his movements.

The two figures collided in the air at unimaginable speed, sending debris flying in every direction.

"This is it! The final blow!" Lee shouted as he zoomed toward Sasuke.

Sasuke, however, stood calmly on the ground, hands placed behind his back in the signature stance of petals.

"Huh?" Naruto muttered, eyes wide with surprise. "I didn't expect Sasuke to have already mastered this technique. I mean, after all, Indra's reincarnation... so there's no doubt about his talent."

"Ka" Sasuke's hands gradually emitted a dazzling blue light.

"Nani? What is this?" The audience gasped in confusion, their eyes wide with astonishment. They had never seen a jutsu like this before.

"Me" Sasuke repeated, the blue light intensifying until it shone like a beacon. Finally, Sasuke launched himself toward Lee, who was descending from the sky: "Ha!!!"

"Me"

"Haaaaaaaaaa"

"Zweeeeemmmmm"

In that instant, a powerful energy erupted from Sasuke's hands. It was unmistakable—the attack was none other than the Kamehameha, a technique so powerful that it sent a shockwave through the entire arena. The blue energy surged toward Lee, the force of it magnified by Sasuke's own chakra and precision.

Boom!

Lee was sent flying by the Kamehameha, crashing through the roof of the arena and leaving a massive hole in its wake.

Everyone stared in stunned silence. What kind of ninjutsu was this? It felt as if Sasuke had magnified his own power by ten times, an attack so powerful it could rival the S-rank Forbidden Techniques.

Lee crashed to the ground, unconscious.

Sasuke exhaled deeply. The Curse Seal's suppression still took its toll. Performing the Kamehameha without the chakra boost exhausted me more than I expected.

Sasuke looked triumphantly at Naruto, a smirk tugging at his lips.

The arena was dead silent, everyone's gaze fixated on Sasuke, the last Uchiha.

Naruto, not even bothering to look at Sasuke, pouted. Sasuke, after donning his Wukong-style training outfit again, was about to leave when suddenly, Lee stirred and shakily rose to his feet.

A figure appeared in front of Lee, blocking his path. "Enough! Lee!" Guy exclaimed, but before he could finish, he saw Lee's eyes... they were lifeless, devoid of color.

"Already... unconscious, Lee? Even so, do you still wish to carry out your Ninja Way?" Guy whispered, his voice filled with emotion. "You've already done it... You've given everything. That's enough."

Guy knelt, lifting Lee gently. The bond between them was undeniable, one forged through years of training and friendship.

Hayate stepped forward and declared Sasuke the winner of the match.

Sasuke climbed the stairs to the spectator's platform and turned to Naruto. "How far is it to that guy?"

"Uh..." Naruto scratched his head in exasperation. "It's, like, the Atlantic Ocean."

Sasuke raised an eyebrow. "??"

Just then, the screen shifted, randomly selecting the next batch of fighters. Only four players remained on the field:

Uzumaki Naruto! Hyūga Hinata! Gaara! And Otogakure's Sound Ninja B!

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