The Eight-Year-Old Me Became Hokage-Chapter 72: Was This Also Part of Your Plan?

Before the official matches of the Chunin Exams began, no one had anticipated such a scenario.The Chunin and even Jōnin in the audience were all shocked and dumbfounded. Inside their minds, waves of astonishment surged, making it impossible to stay calm!

"Is this really a battle between two Genin? Their strength feels comparable to some Jōnin!"

"This is terrifying... Who is that little kid who looks no older than seven or eight?"

For a moment, the entire crowd was abuzz with discussions, eager to learn everything about Kazekaze. However, it was only at this moment that they realized— They knew nothing about him. The only thing they were certain of was that this mysterious boy was extraordinarily powerful!

"Moreover, ninjas rarely reveal their trump cards in battle. Right now, Kazekaze is still just warming up."

Uchiha Kagami was watching the match closely, sitting alongside other members of his clan. In reality— After Uchiha Setsuna's defeat at Kazekaze's hands, the Uchiha clan had been filled with indignation. Because Tobirama had promised them a slot in this Chunin Exam.

But now... Their hearts were full of envy. Why was a genius like Kazekaze born into the Senju Clan? If only he were an Uchiha!

On the other side, Danzo, Koharu, and Homura sat in a row.

"No matter how many times I watch, Kazekaze still seems like a monster." Homura couldn't help but comment. "Danzo, I advise you to give up. No matter how hard you try, you will never catch up to Kazekaze-sama."

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But did Danzo really need to be reminded of this? No one understands Kazekaze's strength better than I do! Especially you two! You've only watched Kazekaze fight. I've experienced it firsthand!

"But why doesn't Kazekaze-sama use ninja tools?" Danzo found this strange.

Meanwhile, in the arena, Kazekaze and the Third Kazekage continued their intense exchange.

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

Kazekaze relentlessly attacked with his fists and kicks, covering his skin with chakra to both protect himself and enhance his strikes. For the Third Kazekage, who wielded Magnet Release, Kazekaze's ninja tools would only become weapons against him. Sakumo Hatake's chakra short blade had already been turned against him—that was proof enough. Thus, Kazekaze could only rely on taijutsu.

However, no matter how powerful he was, the Third Kazekage was no ordinary opponent. Throughout the battle, he gradually adapted to Kazekaze's speed and— Began to decipher his combat pattern! He had started to recognize Kazekaze's attack habits. Once he discovered these patterns, the Third Kazekage could predict Kazekaze's next move! For example, after Kazekaze used a right roundhouse kick, he would often follow up with a left straight punch.

"It's over!" The Third Kazekage suddenly roared, dismissing his Iron Sand "Shield," and, in a desperate move, manipulated the Iron Sand into the shape of an arm to grab forward!

Snap!

The Third Kazekage first used a portion of Iron Sand to bind Kazekaze's left arm, then controlled the rest to cover his entire body, completely restraining him. With this, Kazekaze could no longer use his terrifying speed!

The Kage Viewing Area

Hashirama immediately saw through the Third Kazekage's strategy.

"He abandoned defense to maximize the speed of his Iron Sand. While he successfully captured Kazekaze, any mistake could expose himself to a deadly counterattack. This required not just a sharp mind, but also immense courage and decisiveness." Hashirama's eyes widened. To him, this battle was truly spectacular.

Kazekaze had neither been careless nor arrogant. Instead, he was learning and adapting during the fight, though his strategy had fallen slightly short. Kazekaze... Had lost fair and square.

Seeing the Third Kazekage successfully capture Kazekaze, Reto, the First Kazekage, wore a look of immense satisfaction. Even the Hokage's grandson had lost to their village's Genin. This was enough to prove the strength of Sunagakure. Surely, after this, clients would start favoring their village!

A moment of glory!

Meanwhile, the First Tsuchikage, Ishikawa, could only gulp in disbelief. Both Kazekaze and the Third Kazekage seemed like monsters to him. Compared to them, the younger generation of Iwagakure felt utterly unimpressive.

"I never expected Sunagakure's Genin to be this strong." Tobirama crossed his arms and observed Kazekaze from above. "Even Kazekaze isn't his match..."

Never in his wildest dreams had Tobirama imagined— That the same Kazekaze who had defeated Danzo, who had bested Toroi, who had repeatedly demonstrated unparalleled talent— Would actually lose to a Genin from Sunagakure!

However— Just when everyone thought that Kazekaze, who was trapped, was about to surrender— He suddenly smirked.

"You are indeed strong, but... you never paid attention to your feet."

"What?!" The Third Kazekage's face changed drastically. His focus had been entirely on Kazekaze's attacks, and he had completely overlooked his footing.

At that moment, the Third Kazekage was standing in a puddle! It was the very water left behind by Kazekaze's Water Style: Water Wall!

"Wait... all of your attacks just now were..." The Third Kazekage's eyes widened in horror. His sharp mind instantly pieced everything together.

Kazekaze's relentless attacks had forced him backward. But Kazekaze's true goal— Had been to push him into this puddle all along! From the very start, he never intended to win using pure strength. He had set a trap for himself!

By the time the Third Kazekage realized it, it was already too late! Because all of his Iron Sand was being used to restrain Kazekaze! Yet, the Kazekaze he had just caught— Was visibly melting away. It was— The Water Clone Jutsu! The real Kazekaze had hidden inside the water ever since he cast Water Style: Water Wall!

Splash!

Water splashed as Kazekaze burst out, his five fingers clenched into a fist. He launched an uppercut straight at the Third Kazekage's chin!

"Fifth Gate: Gate of Limit, Open!"

Boom!

A single uppercut sent the Third Kazekage soaring into the air!