"Bang!!"
Purple lightning crackled around Morkel's fist!
This was a new ninjutsu he had developed, based on his own "Piercing Hand."
Unlike its predecessor, this technique required no hand seals. Instead, he simply infused Lightning Style Chakra directly into his hands.
Though its penetration and destructive power were slightly inferior to "Piercing Hand," it had one major advantage—speed.
Morkel had also given it a name fitting its brilliance: —Purple Lightning!
"Crash!"
Just as Morkel swung his fist, Gaara's gourd reacted instantly!
A massive wave of sand erupted, forming a solid barrier between Morkel's lightning-infused fist and Gaara's face.
But Morkel's attack didn't stop there.
"Bang!"
His fist, enveloped in the crackling force of Purple Lightning, struck the sand barrier with tremendous force, shattering it completely!
"Crash!"
With no defense left, Morkel's fist connected directly with Gaara's face!
"REALLY!!"
The impact sent Gaara flying like a broken kite, crashing hard against the high wall of the arena!
As the dust settled, Morkel noticed something strange—Gaara's skin was peeling!
The falling layer was none other than his protective Sand Armor.
And beneath it—his real skin was burned black by the intensity of the Purple Lightning, with blood oozing from the wounds.
On the spectator platform, Temari and Kankuro exchanged stunned glances.
"Gaara, who has absolute defense, is actually injured?!" Temari gasped in disbelief.
"This isn't good. I hope Gaara doesn't forget our plan," Kankuro said, his face darkening.
The Konoha Collapse Plan, a joint scheme between the Sand and Sound Villages, could not afford to be jeopardized by Gaara losing control.
On the other side of the audience, Guy was equally stunned by Morkel's technique.
"That Lightning Style technique... it resembles Kakashi's Raikiri, but without the need for hand seals... Could it be a ninjutsu he created himself?!"
His eyes widened in shock.
Tenten, standing beside him, couldn't hold back her admiration.
"As expected of Morkel, he's so powerful... I can't help but admire him."
Neji, however, remained composed. "Don't be a fangirl. He may be younger than us, but his talent should inspire us to train harder."
Since losing to Naruto, Neji had changed. His uncle, Hiashi Hyuga, had apologized and revealed the truth about the past, shifting Neji's outlook on life.
Asuma, watching from nearby, sighed heavily.
"Look at Morkel, then look at yourself. You guys give up the moment something gets difficult!"
Shikamaru groaned, rubbing his temples. "Asuma, please... stop. Even talking is troublesome."
Ino and Choji exchanged awkward glances before Ino pointed toward the arena.
"Forget about that! Look at Gaara! He's making... an egg?"
Everyone turned their attention back to the fight.
As Ino had observed, Gaara had surrounded himself within a sphere of sand.
The surface of the sphere bristled with spikes, acting as a counter to any attack Morkel might launch.
Inside, Gaara was clearly preparing something.
"It feels like he's about to unleash something big," Naruto muttered, narrowing his eyes.
Sasuke nodded. "That sand guy... he's dangerous."
In the arena, Morkel studied the sand sphere, weighing his options.
Should he use Genjutsu?
No, Master Jiraiya had warned him to keep that ability a secret.
What about Wind Style: Rasenshuriken?
Too risky. He could end up killing Gaara, which would be bad for Konoha politically.
Morkel hesitated. Very hesitant.
Finally, he settled on a choice—his original "Piercing Hand."
By utilizing the massive kinetic energy generated from high-speed movement, "Piercing Hand" had incredible penetrative power.
Moreover, the paralyzing effect of the Lightning Chakra could bypass Gaara's sand defenses.
Without hesitation, Morkel formed the necessary seals.
A powerful blue aura of electricity surged through his hands.
"Hua La La—"
Taking several steps back to gain momentum, he sprinted forward.
"14!"
Activating the Sixth Gate, Morkel moved at an inhuman speed, his footwork barely visible to the naked eye.
In a matter of seconds, he reached Gaara's sand sphere and struck!
"04!"
"Puff!!"
His electrified fist drilled through the sand, breaking straight into Gaara's left chest!
But Gaara was not defenseless.
The sand sphere retaliated, forming sharp spikes aimed at Morkel!
However, he was prepared.
Using his pre-set Flying Thunder God mark, Morkel teleported instantly!
Gaara's counterattack struck nothing but air.
But something strange happened—as Morkel peered into the hole he had just made, a yellow eye filled with murderous intent glared back at him from within!
That... was not Gaara's eye.
Temari's face paled. "Damn it. Gaara lost control."
Kankuro gritted his teeth, tightening the bandages around his back. "What do we do? Attack now?"
"Wait for the signal," Temari responded.
Meanwhile, outside Konoha, a large force of Sound and Sand ninjas gathered.
They checked their equipment, awaiting the order to attack!
At the Chunin Exam's highest stand, the Third Hokage received an urgent Anbu report.
His eyes narrowed. "Are you certain Kakashi said that? Is what Morkel said true?!"
The Anbu nodded.
At that moment, across the arena, an Anbu ninja quietly formed hand seals.
Feathers began falling across the stadium...
Naruto blinked, suddenly feeling drowsy.
Before he knew it, he collapsed.
One by one, the audience members fell unconscious.
Realizing something was wrong, Morkel immediately looked up at the Hokage's stand.
There, the Third Hokage was already in motion, launching a surprise attack on the Kazekage!
But the Kazekage smirked and removed his bamboo hat.
Beneath it—Orochimaru!
A smoke bomb exploded!
As the cloud of smoke engulfed the rooftop, Orochimaru and his subordinates vanished onto the massive roof of the examination hall.
The Third Hokage and his Anbu followed immediately.
The moment they landed, Orochimaru's guards formed a perfect square.
"Four Purple Flame Formation!"
"Bang!"
A glowing purple barrier shot up around the rooftop, sealing them all within!
The Third Hokage took a deep breath, understanding the gravity of the situation.
"You planned this well, Orochimaru."
Orochimaru chuckled. "Of course, Sensei. I wouldn't come unprepared."
Meanwhile, chaos erupted in Konoha.
Sand and Sound ninjas invaded the village.
At the east gate, a massive Summoning Scroll was unfurled.
"Boom!"
A monstrous, three-headed serpent emerged, tearing through Konoha's defenses!
Iruka, realizing the danger, ordered his students indoors.
But Konohamaru and his friends had already snuck out to watch the fight...
Back in the arena, Gaara broke free from his sand sphere, roaring.
"I will kill you!"
Sand surged around him, forming a monstrous arm!
Temari and Kankuro restrained him. "Stick to the mission!"
Meanwhile, Kakashi landed beside Morkel.
"Morkel, the Sand and Sound are attacking. Use everything you have."
Morkel nodded, forming rapid hand seals.
"Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence!"
In an instant, massive trees surged from the ground, entangling enemy ninjas!
Konoha's shinobi stared in shock.
"Wood Style?!"
Even Orochimaru, watching from afar, licked his lips greedily.
Morkel had just become his ultimate target.
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