Chapter 139 Gaara VS Uzumaki Naruto

In the original work, Ino Yamanaka used her Mind Body Switch Technique to invade Sakura Haruno for two or three seconds. Before she could control Sakura to declare her surrender, she was pushed out by Sakura's second personality.

This time.

Similar story, different ending.

After Sakura's first personality fell into a deep sleep due to the secret technique, Ino Yamanaka controlled Sakura's body, raised her hand to concede, and the second personality immediately appeared, beginning to push out Ino Yamanaka's spiritual will.

"I haven't lost yet!"

"Sakura, how is this possible?"

Ino Yamanaka felt an inexplicable chill rise from the depths of her heart, fighting her for control of the original owner's body.

"How could I possibly declare surrender? Ino, get out of my body quickly, or I'll make you pay!"

Sakura's second personality displayed a violent and wild side.

"How could this happen? Did the Ninjutsu fail?"

"No—that's not right."

"This must be the 'second type' situation Naruto mentioned."

Ino Yamanaka was startled at first, then quickly calmed down, recalling the various situations Naruto had described during 'special training' where the Mind Body Switch Technique might fail.

One of them was the possibility of other powerful consciousnesses existing within the invaded target.

Even if the main consciousness of the technique's victim was 'distracted', there would still be other wills to repel the invading spiritual power.

Such a person is not only a natural counter to Genjutsu but also fearless of the Mind Body Switch Technique.

"Get out of your body?"

"Heheheh."

Facing Sakura's second personality, which was gradually growing stronger and baring its fangs and claws in her mind, Ino Yamanaka lowered her head and sneered.

"For the past month, I've been trained day and night by Naruto's terrifying pressure. What was it all for? It was for this very moment—!"

Whispering, Ino Yamanaka suddenly looked up, unleashing a blizzard-like mental storm.

"Sakura, since I've invaded, your body is no longer yours to control!"

"Get out of my way!!"

A thunderous roar, like winter snow, exploded in Sakura's mind. The arrogant and violent second personality of Sakura was actually forcibly suppressed by Ino Yamanaka, the foreign invader, who regained control of the body.

To outsiders, Sakura, after being hit by the technique, was crouching, clutching her head, trembling like a sieve, with a pained expression.

"Sakura—what's wrong?"

Sasuke's cold face barely concealed a hint of worry.

Kakashi Hatake put down his orange book and replied with a solemn expression, "Sakura was hit by the Yamanaka clan's secret technique—the Mind Body Switch Technique."

"However, the current situation seems a bit complicated."

Hiruzen Sarutobi and other sharp-eyed strong individuals all saw the problem.

"A bit interesting, isn't it? Innate dual personality? I thought she was just an emotional tool the old man used to tie down the Uchiha, just there to make up the numbers beside Sasuke. I didn't expect her to be a genius in practicing Yin Release."

Orochimaru, still observing in the shadows, had sharp, cold eyes with vertical pupils.

Before officially starting the Konoha Crush plan, he still wanted to watch a few more matches.

Especially as Orochimaru's eyes shifted, his peripheral vision glanced at Naruto on the second-floor stands.

"Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki Uzumaki Naruto, Minato Namikaze's son, how much of the Nine-Tailed's power have you mastered now? Why do you give me a feeling that I can't see through you?"

"I hope you won't become a variable in the plan."

In the arena.

Ino Yamanaka, having completely gained control of Sakura's body, raised an arm and said to Gekkō Hayate, who had come forward to check on the situation, "I, Sakura Haruno, declare my surrender!"

"Sakura."

Seeing this, Sasuke's heart tightened slightly, and he frowned.

Naruto, standing nearby, said, "Ino Yamanaka is, after all, from a famous Konoha clan. Her defeat was expected. It's already very good that she made it this far."

Sasuke remained silent.

He actually still hoped Sakura could win the match.

After the Mind Body Switch Technique was released, Sakura temporarily fainted due to the immense mental pressure, and Ino Yamanaka personally carried her back to the second-floor stands.

"Do we need to call the medical team?" Sasuke asked.

Kakashi Hatake checked her briefly and shook his head, replying, "She's just too tired, her mental exhaustion is a bit high. She'll wake up naturally after half an hour of rest."

Ino Yamanaka's victory over Sakura Haruno wasn't as joyous as she might have imagined. She reached out and took the Ninja headband Sakura had removed at the start of the round.

She handed it to Sasuke and said, "When Sakura wakes up, give her back her Ninja headband, and tell her that I acknowledge her."

"Sakura is very strong. If not for Naruto's special training for me, I might not have won this match."

"Naruto? Special training?"

Sasuke, who had taken the Ninja headband, looked towards Naruto.

What special training?

If it could make him stronger—he might as well—"No, what am I thinking? My sensei is the famous 'Copy Ninja' Kakashi Hatake. With his guidance, there's no need to find a dead last from Ninja Academy."

Sasuke shook his head, secretly casting aside the bizarre thought of wanting to be specially trained by Naruto.

Fifth Round:

Tenten VS Temari.

Temari is the eldest daughter of the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, Gaara and Kankuro's older sister, skilled in using her Three-Star Fan for wide-range, long-distance Wind Release Ninjutsu attacks.

Tenten, on the other hand, excels in Taijutsu and manipulating Ninja tools.

Basically, she was countered by Temari.

As expected, the battle did not last long. Even though Tenten summoned numerous kunai, shuriken, sickles, and other Ninja tools, she was still defeated by Temari.

After the clash of continuous projectile attacks and Wind Release: Sickle Weasel, the victor was clear.

"Fifth Round—Temari wins!"

Gekkō Hayate, as the examiner, confirmed that Tenten had lost consciousness and combat capability before announcing the match result.

"Heh~ Konoha Village Ninja are nothing special after all."

Temari grinned arrogantly, standing amidst the scattered Ninja tools, holding her giant fan, lifting the battered Tenten, and suddenly throwing her out.

"Whoosh."

Rock Lee, as a teammate, dashed out, rushing from the second-floor stands to the arena, catching the flying Tenten.

"Good catch."

Temari's lips curled into a provocative arc.

Rock Lee couldn't just leave her there. The moment he put Tenten down, he leaped into the air, throwing a Konoha Hurricane kick at the arrogant Temari, but it was blocked by Temari, who held her giant fan with both hands.

"You're so slow, just like your face." Temari seemed to activate a taunt skill.

"What did you say?!"

Rock Lee gritted his teeth in anger.

"Stop it, Lee!"

Might Guy shunshined into the training ground.

"Guy-sensei!" "Come back, Temari. You've already won. Don't bother with an idiot."

"What did you say?!"

Rock Lee was about to explode on the spot. Why were the Genin from Hidden Sand Village more foul-mouthed than the last?

"It's alright, Lee."

Might Guy placed a hand on Rock Lee's shoulder, sighing helplessly.

"Genin of the Land of Wind, listen up. This kid is very strong. Be mentally prepared."

"!?"

Gaara and the other Sunagakure Genin were suddenly startled.

That was the acknowledgment of Konoha Village's Blue Beast.

"That's right. Rock Lee, who can open the Eight Gates up to the fifth gate, had the highlight battle of his life in the Chunin Exams."

"That match with Gaara was truly spectacular, far exceeding Chunin level. Even Special Jonin would be stunned to watch it."

Naruto folded his arms and nodded secretly.

Being able to witness the battle between Gaara and Rock Lee firsthand was naturally a very satisfying experience.

But soon, the expression on Naruto's face became strange.

The sixth match displayed on the arena's large screen was none other than Gaara VS Uzumaki Naruto!!!