Mieko immediately activated her Sharingan and simultaneously threw several Shuriken.
However, at the same time, Kido Kohaku threw a kunai with an Exploding Tag attached. Both Mieko and Kohaku quickly retreated.
Mieko frowned. She immediately bypassed the smoke and ran towards her opponent.
After creating some distance, Kido Kohaku immediately performed several Hand Seals and used the Hidden Mist Technique.
As Mieko advanced, she noticed the mist growing thicker. She immediately performed several Hand Seals and used the Fireball Technique.
A fireball flew towards Kohaku, but she blocked it with the Water Wall Technique. The large fire eventually evaporated a significant amount of water, making the mist even denser. Soon, Kohaku disappeared from her sight.
Mieko frowned again. Her Sharingan couldn't penetrate the mist at all. She thought as she moved away from the densest part of the mist.
"Oh, a combination attack would really work well here."
The mist covered most of the arena, including the forest, while Mieko stood to the side, contemplating her next move.
This move impressed the judges. Genma said, "Very well played. She was fully prepared to counter the Sharingan. Mieko will have a difficult fight in the mist."
The mist continued to expand. Mieko took a scroll from her waist pouch. She opened it and performed a Hand Seal.
Hundreds of kunai with Exploding Tags began to appear from the scroll. She grabbed them and threw them all into the mist.
Hundreds of Exploding Tags detonated in the mist, astounding everyone.
Two Kirigakure Jonin were shocked and said, "What a waste!! If you're going to waste hundreds of Exploding Tags in just one Chunin Exams, you might as well give them to us!"
Feng Zheng was also stunned, thinking, "Did she just spend over 75,000 ryo? What a spoiled child!"
Mieko's parents also showed strange expressions, but they ignored it.
The explosions dispersed the mist. Although another layer of smoke was created, Mieko's Sharingan could now see through it.
Kido Kohaku hadn't seen Mieko throw the Exploding Tags. She was dumbfounded as explosion after explosion occurred in the mist.
Two Exploding Tags detonated near her. One of the explosions caused several burns on her left forearm because she wasn't fast enough to escape. The sound of the explosions also made her ears ring.
Mieko immediately moved through the smoke towards her opponent. Kohaku had not yet recovered from the shock and pain.
Upon reaching her, she quickly performed several Hand Seals and used the Fireball Technique again, about twenty meters in front of her.
Kido Kohaku couldn't see Mieko or hear her, but she sensed something coming towards her.
She immediately performed several Hand Seals. While performing the Hand Seals, she finally saw the fireball rapidly approaching her.
As soon as the Water Wall formed, she retreated. The fireball hit the Water Wall and exploded.
The thin water film was not enough to stop the explosion. As she retreated, she heard some sounds and looked to her right. Several Shuriken flew towards her.
After using the Fireball Technique, Mieko flickered to Kohaku's right.
The only way to dodge the Shuriken was to jump, so Kohaku jumped, intending to land on a branch behind her.
Due to the jump, she narrowly dodged the Shuriken. However, she saw Mieko suddenly clench her fist and pull back, her eyes widening.
Some Shuriken were tied to metal wires. When Mieko pulled her hand back, those Shuriken were also pulled back.
Kohaku's left leg was entangled by two metal wires, stopping her jump and causing her to suddenly fall.
As Kohaku was about to fall to the ground, she reflexively raised her hands in front of her to cushion the impact of the fall.
However, at the last moment, Mieko pulled the metal wires towards herself, causing Kohaku to fall face and hands first, and be dragged about a meter on the ground.
It took her a few seconds to get up. Unfortunately, this was enough time for Mieko to step on her back and hold a kunai to her throat. She said, "You've lost, surrender."
Kohaku reluctantly said, "Ugh, I surrender."
Inoichi Yamanaka then jumped into the arena and loudly announced, "The winner of the fourth match is Uchiha Mieko."
The audience cheered loudly. Mieko smiled triumphantly and left.
The members of Hidden Mist Village frowned. They had lost all three battles against Konoha Genin. Their only winner was Sakai Yumi, who had won her fight against another Kirigakure Genin.
One of the Kirigakure Jonin comforted the other, saying, "Don't worry. Rintaro and Sakai Yumi should win their upcoming matches. That Uchiha girl has to fight both of them to win."
The other nodded in agreement.
Ibiki sighed and said, "I thought I'd get to see some Hidden Mist assassination techniques today."
Genma chuckled, "At least she won."
Raidō nodded and said, "Renjiro's students are all very strong; the Chunin Exams are just a formality for them."
Genma said, "That Kirigakure kunoichi was also good; she came up with a great tactic to counter the Sharingan."
Ibiki retorted, "Unfortunately, her counterattack had no effect. While the counterattack was powerful, such things often happen during missions. If her counterattack is suppressed, she and her team will die."
Raidō and Genma did not continue to argue with him.
In the waiting room, Hodaka said, "She's as domineering as ever."
Feng Zheng nodded and said, "The ground is a mess, but it should be very helpful for your Earth Release Ninjutsu."
Hodaka grinned and nodded.
Satsuma Rentaro glanced at Feng Zheng and stood up.
Feng Zheng also stood up. Hodaka said seriously, "Be careful, he looks strong."
Feng Zheng chuckled and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely win."
Although Feng Zheng spoke softly, his voice was loud enough for everyone in the waiting room to hear. Rintaro immediately lost his composure. He shouted, "Bastard, I'll show you!"
Feng Zheng just sneered and ignored him, thinking, "Little brat, too easily angered."
He jumped to the center of the arena, and Rintaro followed closely behind him.
Watching them land, Genma commented, "This match should be interesting; among the nine, they both have the highest Chakra reserves."
Raidō nodded and said, "After hearing Inuzuka Tsume's praise for him, I'm eager to see how strong he really is."
Once in position, Inoichi Yamanaka announced, "The final quarter-final match now begins. Get ready, start!"