Naruto: Sasuke Reborn – No Clan Massacre! No Injustice！

"Idiot, who would let a Genin be the team captain in a match of this level?"

Shikamaru looked at Naruto as if he was an idiot. Even though this guy had grown in appearance and strength, he was still so stupid inside.

Moreover, Shikamaru didn't care about the position of team captain at all. It would only remind him of the failure of the Sasuke retrieval mission last time. It really gave him a bad feeling.

"Genin?!"

"Don't tell me you've forgotten. You haven't taken the Chunin Exams so far, so technically, you're still just a Genin."

Naruto stared at Kakashi with teary eyes, but the latter ignored him. Instead, he excitedly introduced the other team. It seemed that Kakashi was completely indulged in the pleasure of being a referee.

"Next, let me introduce the blue - team, the Return Team, led by Sasuke Uchiha and his elite teammates."

Sasuke and his teammates, as the contestants, ignored Kakashi below who was acting stupidly. They looked at him as if he was an idiot, but Kakashi was not discouraged and continued to explain the rules.

"By the way, this is just a friendly match. If someone tries to kill their opponent, they will be directly disqualified. That's all for the introduction. Let the match begin!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere of that year's preliminary round swept back.

Kimimaro, as the first contestant of his team, walked down leisurely. This was the match order they had discussed.

On the Konoha side, an unexpected opponent jumped out.

"Match 1: Kimimaro vs. Rock Lee."

"Wow~ What a fateful rematch!"

Rock Lee's burning eyes were firmly fixed on Kimimaro on the other side of the arena. He was extremely excited at the moment. Last time, he and Gaara together couldn't defeat Kimimaro. He never expected there would be a rematch.

"Kimimaro, I don't know if you still remember me, but this time, as the Blue Beast of Konoha, Rock Lee will definitely not lose."

"Kimimaro, do you know that guy? Those thick eyebrows are so disgusting."

Karin stepped back with a look of disgust on her face. It was as if she would be infected by the killing intent just by getting close to such a stupid guy.

"Yeah, I remember. We fought before. You and he drank a strange potion and used some powerful Taijutsu, but he doesn't have much real ability."

Sasuke raised his eyebrows. He didn't agree with Kimimaro's view. Rock Lee was quite powerful.

"Kimimaro, be careful. That guy is not easy to handle. Don't be careless."

Kimimaro glanced at Sasuke, accepted the order, and walked onto the arena. The young boy stood upright with a cold look in his eyes. With his loose clothes, he looked like an immortal.

"Rock Lee, back then, you and another guy together couldn't beat me. I wonder where you got the confidence to think you can do it now."

"It's hard work! I've been working my ass off for the past two years. Now I'm confident that I won't lose!"

Kimimaro, who was usually calm and expressionless, actually curled his lips into a sinister smile. With the faint red eye - makeup at the corners of his eyes, he looked extremely alluring.

"Hard work?"

His lips curled into a sneering smile. Then, his expression changed abruptly, and he fixed his eyes on Rock Lee, unleashing a fierce killing intent.

"All you talk about is hard work. How dare you talk big here? In the past two years, everyone here has spared no effort in cultivation just to stay alive. What makes you think that hard work alone can make you surpass others?"

"Sasuke, Kimimaro's acting really strange," Jūgo said. Standing on the railing, he watched Kimimaro's odd behavior with extreme worry, clutching the railing tightly with both hands.

"Yeah, I don't know what Rock Lee said to set him off. I'm afraid things are going to get ugly. Once you lose your cool in a fight, it's hard to control the situation."

"If it comes to that, I'll risk my life to save Kimimaro."

Sasuke rolled his eyes at Jūgo. This guy was really off - track. It was just a point - to - point match. Even if Rock Lee was dissatisfied with Kimimaro, given his character, he'd never go for the kill.

"Your worries are unfounded. If things go south, I won't just stand by. For now, just sit back and enjoy the match."

"Let the match begin!"

At Kakashi's command, Rock Lee vanished from Kimimaro's sight like a fleeting shadow. But Kimimaro didn't panic.

He could sense Rock Lee's whereabouts from the swirling air.

Suddenly, a green shadow appeared diagonally above Kimimaro. Rock Lee poised himself in mid - air, his long leg lashing out like a whip.

Konoha Leaf Whirlwind Kick

Kimimaro raised his arms to shield his face, assuming a defensive stance. Although Rock Lee's movements were lightning - fast, at their level, it wasn't impossible to anticipate.

Moreover, his bones, hardened by the Kekkei Genkai, were incredibly tough and couldn't be easily broken.

But the next second, he was sent flying like a cannonball, smashing into the wall. A mouthful of blood spurted out, and the sturdy wall cracked like a spider's web.

What a powerful attack! It breached his defense almost perfectly and caught him off - guard.

Watching Rock Lee move at high speed, Kimimaro twitched his fingers slightly, then slowly stepped out from the wall. He wiped the blood from his lips with his fair arm, his eyes blazing with excitement.

This damned Taijutsu guy actually has some skills. Looks like I have to get serious.

Kimimaro closed his eyes. The purple eyeshadow around his calm eyes and a pair of short horns on his forehead stood out conspicuously.

"Sage Mode"

Rock Lee looked at Kimimaro. The intense killing intent was gone, and he seemed gentle and peaceful. For some reason, it gave Rock Lee an inexplicable chill.

He mustn't let his guard down.

Rock Lee launched another Konoha Leaf Whirlwind Kick, but this time, Kimimaro blocked it firmly. It was like kicking a pile of cotton; there was no sense of impact.

Kimimaro shifted his position, grabbed Rock Lee's leg with his arm, and with a quick movement, slammed him to the floor.

Taking advantage of Rock Lee's momentary vulnerability, bones grew from various parts of Kimimaro's body, lengthening and spreading in all directions.

"(⊙o⊙) Wow! What a strange feeling! It's like thousands of bones grew out of his body. It's so disgusting!"

Tenten saw the badly-battered body and couldn't help frowning and taking a step back. The bones growing out from all over his body brutally ruined his originally handsome appearance. At this moment, Kimimaro exuded a strange and powerful aura.

Tenten looked at Rock Lee worriedly. That silly boy was still grinning stupidly. Can he really handle such a rival?

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