The Days of Being the Richest Man in the Ninja World-Chapter 371 - 17. Failure!

[V2] - 17. Failure!

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Shadow clones can't be used here. Otherwise, Naruto felt that if he could just use the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu that his dad had taught him, he could instantly outnumber the puppets on Sunagakure's side.

What a pity.

Of course, as an offensive ninjutsu... there were very strict restrictions on using it. If the opponent got injured, it would result in an immediate red card and ejection. At the same time, space-time ninjutsu was also restricted.

Uzumaki Naruto pouted. Although he was very frustrated that he couldn't use his Shadow Clone Jutsu, he still quickly rushed toward Sunagakure with Sasuke.

Sunagakure's team quickly reacted as well.

Kankuro immediately shouted, "Stop them!"

Even though Konoha was on the verge of losing, they still hadn't given up. What were they trying to do? But no matter what... stopping the enemy was the right call.

Of course, he didn't think this bunch could break through Gaara's Absolute Defense. After all, the entire goalpost was wrapped in Gaara's sand, and the sand would also automatically defend.

They still wanted to score like this? It's just a dream!

Controlling his puppet players with both hands, Kankuro looked seriously at the two charging figures and sneered, "Stop dreaming! I'll block all of you here. There's no way I'll let you get close to Gaara!"

However—

Just as he was preparing to close in and stop the two—

Suddenly—

Naruto and Sasuke exchanged a glance.

Then—

The two of them skillfully dodged the encirclement.

"???"

These two had some crazy dodging skills!

In just the blink of an eye... they slipped past without even being touched.

"Damn! Don't underestimate my five or six years of dodge training!" Naruto spun around coolly and said angrily, "I've worked really hard to avoid getting caught!"

As he finished speaking—

Sasuke, following Naruto, had a completely speechless expression and muttered, "This idiot!"

Couldn't he just not say such embarrassing stuff out loud?

Still, he followed Naruto, dodging step by step with his flexible steps, avoiding the enemies!

At the same time, people on the field noticed this too—even Big Sasuke was a little surprised.

You know—

At this point, Naruto... no, it should be said even the future Naruto, shouldn't be capable of such exquisite evasion techniques.

It was like... he was a veteran who had trained seriously in dodging for many years!

Boruto, standing to the side, was stunned. "So Dad and Sensei were this good at dodging too?"

However—

The situation on the field was changing rapidly.

Even though they were momentarily dodged, the Sunagakure side quickly responded and began retreating to defend. After all, it looked like... Konoha was about to use their ultimate move!

"Get back on defense!" Kankuro shouted loudly, "No matter what, stop those two! Damn—"

Before he could finish his sentence—

"If we dismantle the puppets, it shouldn't count as a foul, right?" A cold voice rang out. "So annoying! I wanted to enjoy this match with Sasuke, but I got dragged along by that Naruto again!"

A pink-haired figure suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking his puppet.

At the same time, another puppet player was stopped by the Byakugan girl from the Hyuga clan. "S-sorry! I... I absolutely won't let you stop Naruto-kun and Sasuke-kun!"

The momentum on Konoha's side suddenly changed, sweeping away the frustration from earlier when they'd been stopped by Absolute Defense!

"Youth is like this, all about charging forward!" Rock Lee shouted, shouldering the goalpost, blocking another Sunagakure opponent.

"Damn it! You Konoha ninjas—getting through won't be that easy!" Temari raised her fan. "Don't underestimate us from Sunagakure!"

Just as she swung her fan to intercept—

Suddenly—

She was shocked to realize she couldn't move at all.

"So troublesome." Shikamaru, nearby, let out a yawn, helplessly shook his head, and looked wearily at Temari in front of him. Then looked up at the sky again, "The sun in the Land of Rain is really hard to see. Can you please not move? Let's just stay here quietly."

A shadow beneath him directly connected to Temari from Sunagakure.

At this moment—

Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke ignored the enemies behind them. They just kept their heads down and charged forward, fueled by determination... charging straight ahead!

The match was about to reach its climax.

The audience held their breath.

After all, this was Konoha's final attack. If they failed... Konoha would lose this match!

Even Boruto leaned forward nervously, watching his dad and teacher charge ahead, pumping his fist, "Come on! Da—Konoha!"

At this moment—they were getting closer!

Closer and closer!

Even Gaara had crossed his arms, standing atop his own sand, levitating in the air, watching the two charging Konoha guys with a blank expression.

What were they planning to do?

Were they going to try breaking the rules and beat him up to force him off the field?!

Otherwise, Gaara really didn't believe this bunch could break through his Absolute Defense.

However—

"Sasuke!" Naruto roared.

The two of them had already rushed up to the front of the Absolute Defense.

All the spectators quickly focused their attention, ready to see what method Konoha had to break through Sunagakure's Absolute Defense.

"That's..."

When they saw a blue sphere suddenly appear in the hand of that blond-haired kid, they were all shocked.

"That's the Fourth Hokage's signature ninjutsu—Rasengan!"

"That's an A-rank ninjutsu! I can't believe that little kid from Konoha, who just graduated, actually learned it!"

"Will it work?"

"Of course—it's an A-rank technique!"

While the audience was still stunned by the sudden appearance of an A-rank jutsu—

"Rasengan!"

Naruto had already charged to the front of the Absolute Defense and directly smashed the orb at the wall of sand!

Then—

A loud boom rang out!

Boom!

Everyone stared intently.

The wall of sand trembled, and quite a bit of sand seemed to fall off.

However—

It still didn't break through!

Just as the crowd sighed in disappointment—

"Sasuke!"

"Got it!"

Another figure appeared.

It was him! The youngest son of the Uchiha Clan Leader—Uchiha Sasuke!

He also held a glowing orb in his hand, but this one crackled with lightning, making an ear-piercing screech like a thousand birds chirping.

"Chidori?!"

"No no—that's not it! That's the unique ninjutsu created by Konoha's genius—Kakashi Hatake—called the Taro Ball! Chidori is the one... that terrifying guy from back then who shook the entire ninja world!"

"Oh oh oh! I remember now!"

"???" Big Sasuke off to the side was confused: [Chidori... wasn't that invented by the Sixth Hokage in this world?]

And also—what the heck is a "Taro Ball"?!

But at this moment—there was no time to think.

He continued frowning slightly as he watched the field, feeling a bit emotional: [This world's Naruto and Sasuke... seem stronger than we were at this time!]

Back then, when he just graduated, he hadn't yet mastered the Chidori!

As for Naruto... forget it.

He was the last one!

Everyone in the audience stared.

Would it work this time?

Boom!

Another massive explosion!

Under the gaze of everyone, the Absolute Defense... was blown open with a big hole.

The players from Sunagakure were all stunned. "Gaara's Absolute Defense... actually got broken through?!"

But—

No one scored! What's the point of that!?

However—

At that very moment—

In the blink of an eye!

"Rock Lee! I'm counting on you!" That blond-haired kid suddenly turned and shouted loudly.

"This is youth!!" Rock Lee's whole body trembled, green steam once again erupted from him, and he shouted, "I can feel your youth, Naruto! Sasuke!"

As he finished—

He kicked the ball beneath him directly toward the goal.

Kankuro's face changed, "Damn! Quickly block that hole! Gaara!!!"

But—

It was too late.

The kicked ball transformed into blazing flames and rushed toward that gaping hole.

Rock Lee landed from midair, coolly lifting the goalpost with one hand, a confident smile on his lips, "Youth is like fire! Once it starts burning—it will never stop!"

As his words ended—

Everyone watched that flaming ball charging forward.

Did they win?

Just as the cheers were about to erupt, as the ball rushed into the hole—

"Zzzzz~"

A harsh sizzling sound rang out.

Before everyone's eyes, that rapidly spinning, flaming ball kept emitting smoke.

It kept smoking.

Its spinning slowed down bit by bit.

And in the end—

It stopped completely... and even deflated.

Konoha's Rock Lee—shot attempt: Failed!

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