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Chapter 707 Sasuke is a masochist

Uchiha training ground.

While receiving treatment from Chiyo, Sasuke closed his eyes and endured the paintbrush drawing on his neck.

Upon closer inspection, five turtles had been drawn on Sasuke's forehead and cheeks.

Three animals were drawn on her neck as well.

Some turtles are very neatly arranged, while others are very abstract, and they all have different colors.

There's nothing we can do about it; Sasuke has lost all of his matches recently.

Sasuke fought Gaara, who simply flew around like a kite in the air. Sasuke tried everything he could, but he couldn't bring Gaara down and had no choice but to admit defeat.

Then he fought Naruto. Although Sasuke had the upper hand at first, he was completely defeated after Naruto used the Nine-Tails Cloak.

Next came the mixed doubles match between Hotaru and Shion. After Hotaru activated Sage Mode, Sasuke's ninjutsu and taijutsu were at a disadvantage, and even his genjutsu was completely ineffective.

Not to mention that Shion was using a formation to suppress Sasuke, who was in a terrible state.

But there was no other way but to add another turtle to his body.

When Chiyo returned after dealing with Neji's matter, Sasuke was completely exhausted from gambling.

But there's nothing we can do about it. Qianyao said from the beginning that this was an unfair competition.

At this moment, Sasuke's right arm had been fractured by Hotaru's heavy punch, and his ribs were also cracked.

Qianyao is currently treating him.

After synchronizing their thoughts, Qianyao asked Sasuke, "Sasuke, shall we continue?"

"If we continue, I'll have Haku and Hinata go together."

Sasuke was in so much pain that his face was covered in cold sweat. He first glanced at Hinata, then at Haku.

Hinata was eager to try, while Haku watched him with a smile.

Sasuke shook his head and said dejectedly, "I've reached my limit."

While injuries can heal, physical strength and chakra cannot.

His recent high-intensity battles have severely depleted his physical strength.

Although Sasuke has fought many battles over the years, he has never lost so badly.

Although he has the Sharingan, the others are no less capable; they can basically all reach Sage Mode.

He can beat Hinata, but Sasuke isn't so sure he can beat Haku.

After all, Haku not only knows Sage Mode, but also Ice Release.

"Master! I want to learn Sage Mode using the Imprinting Technique!" Sasuke said earnestly.

Qianyao said in a sinister tone, "The engraving technique carries the risk of death, you know. Don't you want to wait for Orochimaru to make some improvements?"

Sasuke touched the ridiculous turtle on his face, his expression fierce.

"How can I grow if I avoid all dangers?!"

"I will not die! I will become strong!"

Seeing Sasuke's spirited demeanor, Chiyo nodded, secretly amused.

"Since you're willing to take this risk, I won't stop you. Get some rest first, and I'll take you to find Orochimaru tomorrow."

Sasuke nodded wearily.

"Alright, everyone else, you may leave now."

After fighting Sasuke, Naruto and the others each chose someone to spar with, and everyone gained something from the experience.

Now that the group has disbanded, Shion waved to Karin repeatedly. Standing beside her were Hotaru and Hinata, the girls staring at Karin with gossipy expressions on their faces.

Karin glanced at Chiyo, who then ruffled her hair.

"Go ahead, I have other things to do."

Karin, her face slightly flushed, walked towards the girl.

At this moment, Yakumo approached Senyou and whispered a report:

"Lord Chiyo, Sasuke's soul strength is very high, and it has basically reached its limit."

"Moreover, Sasuke's soul was most active when he lost the battle and when the turtle was drawn on his face."

Before the battle began, Chiyo had Yakumo use Ido to monitor Sasuke's soul condition.

He had experimented before and found that the first requirement for activating the Mangekyou Sharingan was that one's soul strength must meet the standard.

Otherwise, forcibly stimulating it will not activate the Mangekyou Sharingan.

He drew a turtle on Sasuke's face to test what things would stimulate Sasuke the most.

Qianyao nodded, indicating that he understood.

Yakumo quickly ran over to a group of girls and started gossiping.

It must be admitted that Sasuke is an absolute masochist.

Normally, when he is in a calm and stress-free state of mind, his progress is so slow that it is almost imperceptible.

However, once he is insulted or provoked by others, things are completely different. He is like a rocket that has been ignited, and his strength increases rapidly and noticeably.

Sasuke is already very strong, but unfortunately Naruto is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Gaara can fly, and Kimimaro has the Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse).

As for other slightly weaker opponents, Qianyao would deliberately send two of them into battle together to increase the difficulty of the fight.

Of course, those who can achieve a sage-like state have a huge advantage here.

Once they enter Sage Mode, their physical attributes, including strength, speed, and endurance, are greatly enhanced, giving them a complete and overwhelming advantage over Sasuke.

Therefore, it is quite normal that Sasuke cannot defeat these powerful enemies.

Although Indra's chakra has disappeared, Sasuke still possesses his talent.

Hearing that Sasuke's soul strength has reached the required level, it seems it's time to start working on awakening Sasuke's Mangekyou Sharingan.

However, since there is no war now, let's try to teach Sasuke Sage Mode first.

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After Neji and Tenten bought both items, they took Tenten to a nearby restaurant.

There was still some time before dinner time, and not many people had arrived yet.

Neji ordered himself a herring soba, as well as eel rice and sushi.

I also ordered a few side dishes and snacks for Tiantian.

Along the way, Tian Tian's mindset has been adjusted quite well.

She smiled and said, "You've only rested for a day and you've already received a suitable task?"

Neji used to be very hardworking. Generally, after completing a mission, he would either train or quickly find the next mission.

However, this is the first time someone has come to see Tiantian the very next day.

Neji chuckled in agreement, "That's not true. I didn't accept any mission."

Tian Tian asked, somewhat puzzled, "Then why did you suddenly come to find me?"

Neji stared intently at Tenten: "There are some things I want to tell you."

Neji was of superior appearance and temperament, and now that he was being stared at every day, his heart suddenly started racing.

[Is Neji going to confess to me? This is so sudden! What should I do? I'm not ready!]

While brainstorming, Tian Tian stammered, "Then... what is it?"

Neji shifted his gaze back to the food in front of him: "Eat first, I'll tell you after you're done."

"Oh, okay, alright."

Neji was lost in thought every day, while Natsumi was preoccupied with something else, making the atmosphere somewhat strange.

But since the two had known each other for many years, they finished their meal quickly.

After Neji paid the bill, he took Tenten and headed towards the training grounds in Konoha.

That was where they used to train together.

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