The spectators cheered loudly. The semi-finals had been spectacular, and their expectations for the finals were even higher.
However, the Ninja did not have high hopes. They knew that both Genin had less than half of their Chakra left.
Sakai Yumi was unlikely to surprise them again, and Feng Zheng hadn't used anything flashy.
Renjiro and Hiruzen, who understood Feng Zheng's abilities, knew that this battle would have no suspense.
Feng Zheng and Sakai Yumi exchanged glances. Sakai Yumi's eyes were blue and sparkling, while Feng Zheng's eyes were as black as the darkest night!
Inoichi Yamanaka announced.
"The finals begin now, get in position, start!"
Sakai Yumi thought Feng Zheng would use Wind Blast Technique again at the start. She retreated backward while performing several Hand Seals.
However, Feng Zheng did not start that way. He flashed with Body Flicker Technique while making Hand Seals!
Sakai Yumi was surprised. Feng Zheng appeared behind her and unleashed Great Breakthrough Technique.
Sakai Yumi immediately turned around.
She recognized the Hand Seals and quickly performed Water Wall Technique, rapidly creating her water wall.
Unfortunately, the distance was too close, making it impossible to resist. The water wall did slow it down, but Sakai Yumi was still hit by the Ninjutsu.
She was sent flying backward with great force. As she landed, she plunged a kunai into the ground to stabilize herself.
Just as she had stabilized herself, a kunai appeared in front of her.
Sakai Yumi's eyes widened when she noticed an Exploding Tag attached to the kunai. She immediately jumped to the left.
Feng Zheng noticed her dodge and flashed with Body Flicker Technique into the dangerous airflow he had created.
Sakai Yumi didn't expect Feng Zheng to enter his own dangerous wind.
She was distracted by the Exploding Tag's explosion, and her gaze shifted from Feng Zheng for a few seconds.
Feng Zheng used those few seconds to launch an attack! He suddenly flashed in front of her, attacking her with a kunai.
Sakai Yumi was startled. She didn't have time to perform Ninjutsu. She raised her kunai to block him while trying to dodge.
Their kunai clashed. Feng Zheng's kunai easily cut through hers.
Sakai Yumi had anticipated this and had already taken a step back.
But Feng Zheng also stepped forward, placing his kunai at her throat. The Wind Chakra around the kunai made a small cut on her neck.
He looked into her eyes and said.
"Surrender."
Unlike Uchiha Mieko, Sakai Yumi couldn't be sure that Feng Zheng wouldn't kill her. The battle had just begun, and she was completely suppressed.
Aside from the newly formed Water Wall Technique, she had no chance to use any other Ninjutsu.
Feng Zheng noticed Sakai Yumi hesitating and gently pushed the kunai forward. Sakai Yumi gritted her teeth and said.
"I surrender!"
Feng Zheng stopped the flow of Chakra in his kunai, retracted it, turned, and walked away.
Inoichi Yamanaka was very surprised at how quickly the battle ended. The battle didn't even last a few minutes! He announced loudly.
"The winner of the Chunin Exams is Suzuki Kazemasa!"
Upon hearing this news, Renjiro smiled.
The civilian spectators were stunned! As soon as Inoichi Yamanaka announced the start of the battle, a strong wind swept through the Arena! In the wind, they heard an explosion.
That was it! The wind hadn't even stopped, and Inoichi Yamanaka had already announced the result! They hadn't even seen any battle footage! They felt cheated.
The Ninja were also very surprised by how quickly the battle ended, and how one-sided it was!
Genma commented.
"Well, that was certainly fast!"
Ibiki nodded and said.
"Yes, fast and efficient. If this were a real battlefield, he could easily kill her."
Feng Zheng noticed the dissatisfaction in the crowd. He thought to himself.
"If this were my previous world, I have no doubt they would be throwing plastic bottles and trash into the Arena."
Seeing the crowd's dissatisfaction, Hiruzen sighed helplessly.
The announcer declared Feng Zheng the winner of the third round of the Chunin Exams.
Immediately after, Hiruzen stood up and announced.
"As everyone knows, last year's record for the second round of the Chunin Exams was broken, with a Konoha team passing the exam in 5 hours and 30 minutes."
"However, this record was broken again this year by the Genin team consisting of Suzuki Kazemasa, Uchiha Mieko, and Hyuga Hodaka. They completed the second round of the exam in just 47 minutes!"
Everyone was astonished upon hearing this news and immediately cheered loudly. The Daimyo also took notice of this news. After all, this signified the emergence of many talented young people in Konoha.
Hiruzen continued.
"As a reward for such outstanding performance, I will personally teach each of Feng Zheng, Mieko, and Hodaka one Ninjutsu!"
This news shocked many Ninja for several reasons.
Firstly, Hiruzen hadn't taught anyone in a long time. Secondly, he was known as the "Professor," which indicated his vast knowledge of Ninjutsu.
Finally, his dominant position in the First and Second Ninja Wars earned him the nickname "God of Shinobi"! For any Ninja, to receive his guidance and teachings was a great honor.
However, unlike the shocked Ninja, Feng Zheng's eyebrow twitched involuntarily. He sneered.
"What a stingy old man! This way he doesn't have to spend any money! And he can also take a break from boring paperwork by pretending to teach us!"
Feng Zheng bowed in gratitude. However, as he bowed, he realized another aspect, thinking to himself.
"Wait! Not only that. He just announced our achievements, and Itachi's achievements too. This isn't just for the public, but also for the Daimyo. This way, he can get more funds and missions from them!"
"What a cunning old fox! I originally thought I could trick a good reward out of him. Instead, after using us, he just gave us a token reward!"
Feng Zheng both admired and despised Hiruzen's methods! He effortlessly gained money, obtained more and better missions, got rid of paperwork, and enhanced his reputation!
Watching the shocked and amazed expressions of the crowd, Hiruzen smiled. The effect was exactly as he had imagined.
However, he would never know that the 11-year-old Genin bowing to him had thoroughly analyzed his little scheme!
Nevertheless, even if Hiruzen knew, he wouldn't react too strongly; instead, he would hand the boy over to Nara Shikaku to further enhance his analytical abilities.
A Ninja who can see through schemes is always very useful. A Ninja who can see through schemes, set up counter-schemes, and exploit the schemes of others is even more valuable!
After Hiruzen's speech concluded, the Chunin Exams officially ended. The crowd began to disperse.
