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Chapter List: Naruto: Sakura Blizzard

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"Daydreamer!" Perhaps provoked by Lee, Hayate roared in anger and charged at him. This time, the fully unleashed Swift Release made Hayate move like an arrow, reaching Lee in the blink of an eye. Without hesitation, he slashed his kunai towards Lee's neck, clearly intending to end him.

"Too slow..."

However, with just a casual glance, Lee uttered those infuriating words and vanished from the spot.

"Where did he go?!"

Hayate looked around in shock, trying to find any trace of Lee.

"Behind you..."

Lee's voice echoed from Hayate's rear, followed by a powerful kick to his back. By the time Hayate could react, Lee had disappeared again.

"How is this possible? How can you be so fast?" Hayate seemed deeply shaken, his face a mask of confusion. He was a renowned prodigy from the Hidden Sand Village, with the Swift Release Kekkei Genkai making him one of the top among his peers. Apart from Gaara, who had a monster sealed within him, Hayate had never been bested. But this Chunin Exam had shattered his confidence. He was now being outpaced by a person who seemed to have come out of nowhere, especially in the area of speed, which he prided himself on.

"Because I've poured all my efforts into taijutsu!"

Lee's shout resonated, and in the next moment, Hayate found himself being pummeled relentlessly, unable to resist.

"I don't know ninjutsu or genjutsu. So, all my time is spent training in taijutsu with Guy-sensei. I'm not a genius, so I have to work even harder than most. It's that effort that's allowed me to surpass a genius like you."

"A genius?!" Hayate muttered, his lips curving into a self-deprecating smile amidst the pain.

Once, he too had been determined, training relentlessly every day. Then, one day after an exhausting training session, he awakened the Swift Release at a very young age, making him a sensation. Thanks to the Swift Release, he consistently topped every test in the Ninja Academy. Surrounded by admiration and praise, his mindset changed. He began to feel he didn't need to put in much effort since he was a "genius."

Hayate's smile was bittersweet. He realized that his awakening to the Swift Release was probably due to his previous hard work.

"Konoha Gale..."

Lee delivered a powerful kick to Hayate's chin, sending him soaring. Without missing a beat, Lee followed up with a series of kicks, calling out, "Shadow Dance Leaf..."

"Is that... the Front Lotus?!" Kakashi raised an eyebrow, having assumed that Lee would just incapacitate the Hidden Sand ninja. He hadn't expected Lee to employ the secrets of the Eight Inner Gates.

"Lee always wanted to prove himself to me!" Guy exclaimed, tears of pride filling his eyes. "His dedication has surpassed genius. He's succeeded. The Lotus of Konoha will bloom once more..."

"Front Lotus!"

Following Guy's words, the bandages wrapped around Lee's arms swiftly unraveled, and he bound Hayate in them. Holding Hayate tightly against his back, Lee spun rapidly, driving both of them into the arena's ground like a drill.

A muffled boom echoed, and a cloud of dust rose. Lee emerged, catching his breath, while Hayate lay in a crater, the surrounding ground cracked like a spider's web.

"Is it over?" Gekko Hayate moved to check on his comrade, but the battered Hayate shakily got to his feet.

"You're truly strong, Bushy Brow. Your dedication can indeed surpass genius." Hayate's eyes shone with determination. "You've awakened me. I was once as dedicated as you. After acquiring my Kekkei Genkai, I became arrogant. I believed I was a true genius, but now I understand. I'm not a genius, Bushy Brow. Thank you for making me realize that. As a token of my gratitude, I'll use my newfound power to defeat you."

"Behold, my advanced Swift Release..."

With those words, Hayate vanished. Lee tensed, crossing his arms in defense. In the next moment, Hayate reappeared in front of Lee, delivering a powerful punch.

"Lee's actions have led to Hayate's epiphany, making his Swift Release even stronger. This could be problematic," Kakashi noted, although he didn't seem overly concerned.

"The stronger the opponent, the more Lee can unleash his youth. He hasn't even used his full strength yet!" Guy watched intently as the two figures darted around below.

The ongoing battle between Lee and Hayate left many in awe, especially of Lee. No one expected this strangely dressed, seemingly eccentric individual to possess such strength. Recalling Lee's earlier words, many felt a newfound respect for him. After all, how many could dedicate themselves so wholly to their craft?

Temari's emotions were especially conflicted, with the fight's outcome directly affecting her future marital prospects.

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