Evil Uchiha Itsuki

The preliminary matches.

The general process didn't differ much from the original story.

Except…

Hinata defeated Neji, which undoubtedly shocked many people.

Tenten and Rock Lee were angrily complaining in front of Guy, their expressions full of frustration.

Even Guy was helpless about it.

Although everyone knew that Hinata wasn't supposed to be able to defeat Neji.

Neji was one of the strongest Genin this time around.

Even many Chunin wouldn't be a match for him.

But!

If you didn't catch the opponent cheating, you couldn't accuse them of anything.

This was already proven during the first round of the exam.

If you start questioning it now, what does that make the first exam?

Wouldn't that be Konoha slapping its own face?

Especially since Konoha was preparing to deal with Itsuki, they definitely didn't want to provoke him right now.

So...

Neji just had to accept it.

The following matches went similarly.

Especially the battle between Temari and Tenten.

It was different from the original story.

In the original, Temari had humiliated Tenten after decisively defeating her.

Now, Temari just wanted to end the fight quickly.

She unleashed a powerful move right from the start, blowing Tenten away.

As for Rock Lee's battle with Gaara, Gaara was furious, fighting even more ruthlessly, almost killing Rock Lee on the spot.

Guy barely made it in time to stop him.

As for Itsuki…

He was thinking of just forfeiting the match; he couldn't really fight against a Genin.

But unexpectedly, his opponent was Sai.

Sai didn't even show up.

Itsuki advanced to the next round!

And his next opponent was confirmed to be Dosu!

Itsuki was speechless.

If he remembered correctly, this guy was going to die before the third round started, killed by Gaara.

"Doesn't that mean I'll advance again?"

Itsuki chuckled lightly and walked away.

After walking for a while, Itsuki paused as a thought struck him.

"Oh, right!"

Itsuki rubbed his chin and said, "How much time is left until the third round? I remember there was some time in between, and Naruto went to train in summoning techniques."

Forget it!

When the time comes, someone will notify him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi must be getting anxious too.

Itsuki walked up to Temari, who was standing with Gaara and Kankuro, and put his arm around her as they left together.

As for Gaara and Kankuro's expressions, they were hard to describe.

"I… Gaara, you need to stay calm!"

Kankuro cautiously said, "Temari has her own mission. That man is her target. You can't make a move on him, or Master Baki and the others will be furious."

Gaara's eyes were fixed on Itsuki's back.

He could sense it—this person was strong!

Very strong!

It made him crave his blood.

Kill him!

Tear him apart!

Drink his blood!

As for Kankuro's words, they only made Gaara feel more irritated.

He completely ignored Temari.

"Shut up, or I'll kill you!"

Gaara shot a cold look at Kankuro before walking away.

Kankuro let out a long sigh of relief.

As long as Gaara didn't make a move, it was fine. As for the threats, in the Sand Village, which day didn't Gaara threaten him?

You just had to get used to it!

He turned to look at Temari's back, feeling utterly helpless.

Did she still remember this was a mission?

Why did it seem like she was really happy when Uchiha Itsuki took her away?

As if she were a little girl getting her favorite candy.

Could she really be serious about him?

As for where Itsuki and Temari went…

The Forest of Death!

Yes!

They had returned.

"Where's Anko?"

Temari casually asked.

"She'll be here soon. She has some personal matters to handle."

Itsuki smiled and said, "This is also kind of like a farewell to Konoha. After this, she'll come with me to the Fire Village."

Temari raised her eyebrows in surprise, "You're that confident? You're not worried Konoha might hurt her?"

"Would Konoha dare?"

Itsuki laughed and said, "Little girl, you still don't understand, do you? To Konoha, the most important thing is to eliminate me. As long as I'm alive, they won't be at peace. So, they'll do everything they can to kill me."

"But!"

"As long as I'm not dead, they won't dare provoke me. They'll just try every possible way to kill me."

Temari raised an eyebrow and asked, "Aren't you afraid they'll use Anko to threaten you?"

Itsuki countered, "If it were you, would you allow yourself to be threatened?"

Temari fell silent.

Shadows are rarely threatened.

Because everything they say and do revolves around their village.

It's their responsibility!

Even if it were Itsuki's entire group of women, he wouldn't be swayed. That was his responsibility.

Though she understood this, as a woman, Temari still felt uncomfortable.

Her man wasn't willing to sacrifice everything for her…

"Alright!"

Itsuki stepped forward, wrapping his arm around Temari, "You've been making great progress recently."

Temari gave him a seductive look, "Which kind of progress are you talking about?"

"Haha, interesting!"

Itsuki laughed heartily, pulling out a scroll. He opened it, and a small, temporary wooden house appeared.

He picked Temari up and carried her inside.

Before the third round officially started, he and Temari would stay here.

…

Sasuke was confused!

He'd heard that the preliminaries were over and that he had advanced.

So!

What was he supposed to do now?

Itsuki!

Uchiha Itsuki, you're something else!

He heard you left with a woman from the Sand Village.

And me?

What about me?

Although I'm strong and handsome, I'm still just a twelve-year-old kid.

The Fire Village has a grudge against Konoha!

You just left me here alone, completely ignoring me?

Do you know what kind of life I've had in the hospital?

Sasuke almost laughed in disbelief.

This was the first time he had ever seen such an irresponsible leader.

"Hey!"

A lazy voice called out.

Kakashi was sitting on the window ledge, casually reading a book, "You seem pretty angry?"

Sasuke looked at him with a blank expression, "Kakashi? What are you doing here?"

"Teaching you a few jutsu."

"You? Teach me jutsu?"

Sasuke was dumbfounded.

Konoha didn't want to wipe out the Uchiha, and I'm supposed to be grateful.

And now you're going to teach me jutsu?

After thinking for a moment, Sasuke quietly said, "Actually, I didn't see anything."

"See anything?"

Kakashi was stunned.

"Right!" Sasuke's face turned awkward, his eyes darting around, "After you applied the seal on me, both Orochimaru and Itsuki showed up, and at that time…"

"Shut up!"

Kakashi was furious.

This brat hadn't fainted back then?

So he saw how pathetic I looked?

I'll kill him!

I have to kill him!

Kakashi stared at Sasuke, his eyes full of danger.

But!

Remembering the Hokage's orders, Kakashi swallowed his anger and said through gritted teeth, "Just tell me, do you want me to teach you or not? If not, I'm leaving."

"Yes! I do!"

Sasuke immediately shouted, "Kakashi, right? Copy Ninja Hatake Kakashi, I've heard of your reputation. If you're willing to teach me, that's great!"

(End of the chapter)