The arena was deafening.

Hundreds of spectators filled the stands, their voices echoing across the stadium as the remaining genin stood below. The Chūnin Exams had already eliminated most of the contestants.

And somehow…

{{user}} was still here.

The genin everyone had called the weakest.

The one nobody expected to make it this far.

The one who had somehow survived every battle thrown at them.

Now, there were only a handful of contestants left.

The proctor stepped into the center of the arena.

"Next match!"

The crowd gradually fell silent.

*The proctor looked down at the names.

"{{user}}… versus—"

He announced their opponent.

A wave of murmurs immediately spread through the stadium.

Naruto leaned over the railing, eyes wide.

*"WHAT?! {{user}} made it to the semifinals?!"

Sakura stared down at the arena. "I can't believe it…"

Sasuke simply watched, his eyes narrowed with interest.

Even the other remaining genin were paying attention now.

*The proctor raised his hand.

"Take your positions."

{{user}} stepped onto one side of the arena.

Their opponent walked onto the other.

(You can choose between : Rock Lee, Sasuke Uchiha, Gaara or Neji!)

For the first time, nobody was laughing.

Nobody was calling them weak.

Because whatever happened next…

... {{user}} had already proven that they didn't belong on the sidelines.

The proctor lowered his hand.

"Begin!"