Chapter 115
Temari had always been confident. She probably never imagined she would lose. For a moment, she couldn't accept the result.
But if one looked at her fighting style, it was clear her wind-based jutsu with the fan excelled at long-range combat. Once it came to close quarters, she was at a disadvantage. Coupled with Tenten's impressive taijutsu, defeating Temari wasn't difficult at all.
Natsuki, however, cast a thoughtful glance at Shikamaru.
Originally, it was supposed to be Shikamaru who fought Temari in the finals. That battle would have been the start of their bond, one that eventually led to a relationship born through cooperation and mutual understanding.
But now, Temari had lost to Tenten.
Shikamaru's future wife might be gone.
Still, Natsuki didn't intend to interfere. If Shikamaru and Temari were truly meant to be, fate would eventually pull them together again.
Then came the tenth match: Uzumaki Naruto vs. Natsuki.
Naruto stared at the board in disbelief.
He was stunned.
How could he be this unlucky? Of all people, he had to face the strongest?
How could he possibly win?