Naruto Dream Fulfillment Master

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Obito closed his eyes tightly, his chest heaving violently, his mind filled with memories of the past.

During the battle at Kannabi Bridge, he was crushed by a boulder in a collapsed cave and was on the verge of death. When he woke up, he found himself rescued by Madara Uchiha.

He remembered that scene very clearly.

Madara Uchiha calmly told him this in front of him.

I just happened to find the little devil who was buried, and that's how I rescued him.

The implication was that it was all just a coincidence.

However, the secret revealed in last night's dream has torn a hole in all of this!

If White Zetsu had been lurking around him and spying on him before the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, then Madara Uchiha's timely arrival to save him was most likely not a "coincidence," but rather a premeditated plan!

Thinking of this, Obito felt a sudden chill run down his spine.

Just then, a strange noise came from beside him, and a black and white figure slowly emerged from the ground.

That thing looked extremely strange.

It appears to be humanoid, but it is split into two halves, one black and one white, from the shoulders. Even its face is half as black as ink and half as pale as paper, as if it were a combination of night and day.

On both sides of his body, several huge, petal-like fleshy leaves grow, enveloping his head and torso, like a blooming carnivorous flower.

That's absolutely right.

As soon as Zetsu appeared, he spoke in a sinister tone: "Obito, I have some interesting news for you. I just discovered Orochimaru's trail in Konoha..."

However, Obito acted as if he hadn't heard anything and completely ignored his information.

Zetsu was slightly taken aback by the sight, and couldn't help but raise his voice: "Hey, Obito? Are you listening?"

The stone chamber was deathly silent.

After a long while, Obito, who had been silent, slowly raised his head.

His single eye was fixed on the strange black-and-white figure before him, his voice hoarse: "Jue, how long have we known each other?"

……

In the blink of an eye.

The second round of the Chunin Exams entered its fifth day.

Inside the main hall on the first floor of the central tower in the Forest of Death in Konoha Village, the second round of exams officially came to an end.

Because the number of teams that passed the exam exceeded expectations, an additional preliminary round was held on the first floor of the tower to further eliminate the excess contestants.

The hall was bustling with noise, and the intense sunlight streamed into it through the windows of the tower.

Every genin candidate who passes the second round must go through this round of one-on-one duels, with the loser being eliminated immediately.

The preliminary rounds were completed in a single day at an extremely fast pace.

As a result, all three students from Class 7 easily won and successfully qualified for the formal selection.

Sasuke's victory was not unexpected.

After all, he had consistently ranked first since entering the Ninja Academy and was hailed as the most outstanding genius genin of his class.

Naruto's performance was equally impressive. He displayed astonishing strength far exceeding that of a typical genin in the battle, leaving his opponent helpless. Many spectators were impressed by this blond boy who came from a "bottom-of-the-class" background.

Even more unexpected was Sakura Haruno.

Sakura, a commoner ninja, actually passed the preliminary rounds.

She skillfully used Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall in conjunction with her solid Three Body Techniques to constantly confuse her opponent's vision, and finally seized the opportunity to knock down her best friend Yamanaka Ino, who possessed secret ninjutsu, winning the victory that belonged to her!

After the match, Sakura's excitement and joy were palpable.

This was her first victory in an official duel since becoming a ninja, and the one she defeated was her best friend and nemesis, Ino.

As the preliminary rounds progressed, two matches stood out, drawing particular attention and causing Naruto and Sasuke to watch with serious expressions.

One of the matches was between Hinata Hyuga and Neji Hyuga.

The rivalry between these siblings is no small matter.

Both are members of the Hyuga clan, but one comes from the main family and the other from the branch family.

At the start of the match, Neji displayed astonishing aggression, his moves sharp and merciless, while Hinata gritted her teeth and persevered, fighting back with all her might.

The two exchanged a cold glint in their eyes as they clashed, their palms swirling with energy.

However, the chilling intent and murderous aura in Neji's eyes still made Naruto, watching from the sidelines, feel a chill run down his spine.

In reality, there is clearly a chasm between Hinata and Neji that cannot be easily crossed.

Chapter 105 If Father were still alive, none of this would have happened!

This is quite different from the situation in a dream.

Naruto couldn't help but recall the Neji he had seen in his dream.

In his dream, Neji grinned and wrapped his arms around his neck, affectionately calling him "brother-in-law," his eyes filled with genuine ease and joy.

But now, when Naruto saw Neji on the stage, his face filled with hatred and murderous intent, he felt a tightness in his chest, and his fists clenched tighter and tighter involuntarily.

"If Father were still alive...none of this would have happened!" Naruto's knuckles turned white from clenching his fists. "It's all...the fault of that despicable mysterious masked man!"

Another highly anticipated match is Rock Lee versus Gaara of Sunagakure.

Rock Lee, having shed his burdens and opened the Eight Gates, truly surprised Naruto and Sasuke; his terrifying speed was even difficult for the Sharingan to detect.

However, even someone as strong as Rock Lee was unable to break through Gaara's almost absolute defense with his Sand Release.

This result left Naruto and Sasuke looking rather grim.

They originally thought that with their current strength, passing the Chunin Exams would be a piece of cake.

But it was only at this moment that the two of them truly realized this.

Among the genin in various villages, there are still many geniuses they have never known.

Gaara of Sunagakure was a far more terrifying opponent than they had imagined.

After the preliminary rounds, all the selected candidates were given a one-month rest period to prepare for the upcoming third round of formal examinations.

However, so-called rest does not mean relaxation.

For anyone aspiring to win the finals, this precious month is a crucial period for intensive training and skill enhancement.

As soon as the preliminary rounds ended, the trio from Team 7, along with Karin, immediately sought out their instructor, Kakashi, hoping that this experienced Jonin senior would provide them with special training.

"Kakashi-sensei! We'll work hard for the next whole month! Please give us special training and help us become stronger!"

Naruto's eyes were firm, and his fighting spirit was high.

Sasuke stood to the side with his arms crossed, nodding slightly. Although he didn't speak, the expectation in his eyes said it all.

Even Sakura, who wasn't usually very enthusiastic about training, clenched her fists and chimed in, "That's right, Kakashi-sensei! We must give it our all in the final match and not let you down!"

Hearing the disciples' spirited requests, Kakashi surprisingly showed a hint of difficulty.

He scratched his messy silver hair, unsure of how to begin.

He had already received orders from the Third Hokage, and everything had been arranged long ago, both for the sake of the village and for Naruto.

After a moment's hesitation, Kakashi finally decided to speak: "I'm sorry, Naruto."

"You won't be able to train with us for the next month."

"What?!"

Naruto was shocked to hear this and stared at Kakashi with wide eyes in disbelief.

Since graduating from the Ninja Academy and forming a team, Team 7 has always been inseparable, fighting side by side.

Why did Kakashi-sensei say he couldn't train with them right before the final match?

"Why?!" Naruto couldn't help but raise his voice, a surge of grievance welling up inside him. "Kakashi-sensei, what did I do wrong? Why did you send me away alone?!"

Sasuke and Sakura, standing next to Naruto, also looked completely astonished.

All three of them passed the preliminary rounds smoothly, and Naruto's performance in the competition was no worse than Sasuke's.

Why are you treating him differently right now, excluding Naruto?!

Kakashi sighed inwardly at the questioning looks from the three kids.

He certainly understood Naruto's feelings.

But the matter was of great importance, and he could not reveal the truth to the students.

Orochimaru has his eye on Naruto Uzumaki, a fact currently known only to him and a very few high-ranking officials, including the Third Hokage.

If we told Naruto, it would only add to his fear and pressure.

Moreover, this was a decision made personally by the Hokage.

The purpose of keeping Orochimaru's whereabouts a secret was both to maintain the stability of the village and to lull Orochimaru into a false sense of security.

Thinking of this, Kakashi patted Naruto on the shoulder and tried to comfort him gently: "Naruto, don't overthink it. This is not your fault, nor is it meant to distance myself from you."

"Actually, the village has already arranged a more powerful mentor for you. He will come to find you soon."

"For the next month, you just need to stay here and diligently follow that teacher in your training, understand?"

Hearing this, Naruto was speechless, unable to say anything more.

He lowered his head, gave a sullen "oh," and remained filled with disappointment.

This feeling of being treated differently brought back memories of a time he least wanted to recall.

He had done nothing wrong, yet he was isolated and ostracized by the entire village.

Are we going to relive the nightmare of the past?

Karin felt bad seeing Naruto's dejected look.

She hesitated for a moment, then quickly walked to Naruto's side, carefully reaching out to grasp his slightly cold hand: "Naruto... don't be sad, I'll always be with you."

Naruto was taken aback, then looked up and met the girl's concerned red eyes, and felt a warmth in his heart for no reason.

Yes... he is no longer the lonely child he once was.