Ninja Ice House

Class No. 13, who hit the road overnight, did not encounter many obstacles along the way.

There are still some candidates who are in a hurry at this time, but most of them have no desire to fight.

What's more, with the presence of Kaoru and Kurama Yakumo, almost no one in the entire Death Forest can find them as long as they don't want to.

It was daylight, and Class No. 13 was very close to the central tower.

However, at this time, it was a bit troublesome.

There were some candidates who thought they had good abilities, and they moved forward regardless of the situation from the beginning, setting an ambush on the only way to enter the central tower.

From the beginning, they didn't plan to hunt for reels normally, but to eliminate as many competitors as possible in advance.

If you really have this strength and this confidence, it is possible to eliminate all other teams. Just like Zabuza Momochi in "Blood Mist", who killed everyone else in the promotion exam, the next step will naturally be the test. There is no need, the one who survives is the well-deserved No.1.

However, this year is the Chunin Exam where "monsters" take turns to break the cognitive limits of ordinary ninjas.

The commotion that resounded throughout the Death Forest yesterday cast a shadow over all the candidates who were originally confident.

When Xiang Rin, Kurama Yakumo and Usami passed through the ambush zone and successfully brought them to the central tower, they kept monitoring the nearby candidates, but no one dared to take action in advance.

"The quality of this year's candidates is actually quite high. Unfortunately, 'they were born at the wrong time' can easily describe their unluckiness."

Usami glanced around and smiled faintly.

"Let's go in. We've been walking for half the night. I quickly handed over the scroll and had a good rest."

"Ok!"

Kurama Yakumo sensed the murderous intention behind him and casually added a few strokes on the drawing board he was holding. In an instant, a ball of fire suddenly appeared in the lush jungle and swept in all directions.

Soon, messy noises and curses started one after another, making it very lively.

"After waiting for a few minutes, no one was brave enough to challenge me."

Xianglin turned around in disappointment,

"Enough fun, let's go! Everyone is probably scared!"

Opening the door curtain and walking into the tower gate, first of all, there is a calligraphy and painting written by the Sandaime hanging on the wall.

Xianglin glanced at it for a few times, without saying anything, and directly unfolded the scroll of heaven and earth and placed it on the ground. Soon, the psychic scroll inside was activated, and the charming Yuhi Hong appeared.

"Quite fast!"

Seeing that the three students were only a little embarrassed and stained, but not many signs of injury, Yuhi Hong felt relieved.

"There was a big fuss in the Forest of Death yesterday, and there was a quarrel outside. Some people even suggested that the Chuunin Exams should be terminated immediately. Fortunately, the big shots decided to continue..."

"That's it!"

"Honestly, I thought you would pass the second test, but I never thought it would be this way. The feeling of being hostile to that man, even I didn't dare to think about it. It's good that you can return safely."

"The other party is just playing tricks on a child. If not, I'm afraid..."

Recalling the battle scenes at that time, Xianglin felt more and more that those famous masters really did not live up to their fame.

If you want to be on equal footing with them just by learning one or two killer moves, you may be thinking too much.

Ninjutsu is powerful, but people are even more powerful.

If it were a fight to the death, Orochimaru would probably be able to defeat Class No. 13 using regular combat mode instead of using extremely powerful forbidden techniques and ultimate moves.

Which method to choose depends on how much chakra and energy Orochimaru is prepared to spend.

"Don't think so much. That kind of person is not something you should consider yet."

"Yes!"

Xianglin nodded in agreement,

"By the way, Hongdou, the examiner, caught up with me later. I wonder what the result will be?"

"I'm a little injured, it's not a big problem! The ANBU will take over to continue the investigation later, and it shouldn't cause any trouble again..."

"That's good!"

"You guys... take a rest early! There may be a third preliminary round... It hasn't happened for two or three years. There are really a lot of talents this year, especially the newcomers who performed very well."

Leading Class No. 13, Yuhi Hong is also full of fantasy. However, the students are too talented. Being a teacher is more relaxing, but there is no sense of accomplishment.

On the road of ninja, Yuhi Hong can only help the three of them in a limited way, but as a senior and a big sister, she is still very competent.

After watching the three people walk into the hall and find a secluded corner to rest, Yuhi Kurenai turned and walked into the high-rise inspection room. Mitarai Anko, who was receiving medical ninja treatment, stared at the monitor.

"Finished?"

"Well! They don't need me to worry too much, they are all good children."

"That's great. I also want such a good student who won't cause trouble to the teacher."

"The Sandaime is gone?"

"Well! Orochimaru's trouble is just part of many things. Your student actually has that kind of power. Although it seems very restrictive, it is also very scary."

"Xiang Lin is not the kind of bad boy who can't control his power and abuses it."

"I didn't say she was bad! Some people are afraid..."

Yuhihong was speechless.

Being powerful is a threat in itself.

If it weren't for the Fusagi family standing behind her, and if she wasn't as easy to handle as ordinary Konoha ninjas, I'm afraid things would not be easy in the future.

"You don't have to worry too much. The lake has been calm for a long time. If a big stone falls, it is bound to stir up some waves. These are things that are not worth mentioning."

"Stop talking about this, it's you, how do you feel?"

"The consumption is a bit large, but it's okay."

Speaking of her body, Mitarashi Anko couldn't help but show a hint of helplessness.

Last night, the special jounin who rushed over excitedly, thinking that he was ready for enlightenment, was severely teased by his former teacher.

That... is not a competition at the same level at all.

Whether it was a jounin or a special jonin specializing in combat, the gap between them and "shadows" and strong men of the same level was despairingly huge.

During the Third Ninja War, except for a few students of the same level who actually encountered powerful enemies, most of them were just hanging around on the second line, serving as escorts for the transport team.

Metkai, Shiranui Genma and Ebisu were almost killed by the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, so they were lucky to have survived.

Uchiha Obito and Nohara Rin, who were more promising, died on the battlefield early.

Not to mention fighting with "shadows", very few people have even seen fighting with "shadows".

"It's only the second day, and there are so many things! It's useless for me to stay here. I'll go back to the village to check the situation, and I'll let you know if anything happens."

"Fine!"

Mitarai Anko also knew that this was not a time to leisurely eat meatballs or drink with friends. It was not a good time to bring alcohol to work at work. It would be bad if her subordinates found out.

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On the other side, walking into the rest hall that looked like a school ground, Kaoru, Kurama Yakumo and Usami immediately saw Gaara, Temari and Kankuro who had arrived a step ahead.

"There really are people faster than us!"

Kurama Yakumo looked at the other party and said deliberately narrowly,

"It doesn't look like anything special. Did he use his connections to steal the scrolls from his teammates in the same village and get here through opportunism?"

"What did you say?"

Kankuro, who felt he had been looked down upon, was so angry that he immediately stood up and asked fiercely,

"If you don't take back what you just said, I want you to look good."

"The ugly puppet master dares to speak so brazenly."

As Kurama Yakumo's words fell, a dark shadow stood up from Kankuro's shadow, binding Kankuro like a soft rope.

"It's not a big deal, and it's not a small tone."

"asshole!"

He shook his fingers and was about to control the puppet to activate. Temari's fan not far away was swept away, and the shadow rope restraining Kankuro broke inch by inch.

"Hey, if you fight at this time, you will be disqualified from the exam."

"Just kidding!"

Kurama Yakumo glanced at Temari a few times, and then looked at Gaara behind him, who was sitting motionless with his head lowered. The killing intent on his body spread everywhere.

Xiang Rin focused his senses on Gaara, and after confirming the status of the tailed beast in his body, he also felt that it was better not to get close at this time.

"Let's go up, don't be like Suna Ninja!"

"Ok?"

I originally thought that the gentle Xiang Lin would be more polite, but in the end, her tone was soft, but her words were so mean.

"It smells sour, stay away."

"You guys... are deceiving people too much!"

Temari opened her three-star fan and was about to take action. This time it was Kankuro's turn to press Temari's shoulders to stop her impulsiveness.

With a few contemptuous twangs, the three of them walked down the stairs and disappeared around the corner.

After the other party walked away, Temari pointed at Kankuro's nose and shouted:

"Why are you holding me back? You actually said we are poor..."

"Compared with her, our family really looks like beggars..."

"Uh?"

Temari was stunned for a moment, then fell silent.

The entire Sunagakure Village, and even the Country of Wind, still owe a large sum of money to the Furugi family. If this adventure in Konoha Village fails, I'm afraid the village will be sold and they won't be able to pay off the debt. After that, I don't know. How many unequal treaties will be signed?

There is room for quibbles in everything else, but in terms of fighting for wealth, no one in the ninja world can find an opponent who can compete with the Fusagi family on the same stage.

Xiang Rin said that others are poor, which is really appropriate. Anyway, apart from her own family, there is no one in the ninja world who is more arrogant than her.

"That won't work either. It would be too dangerous if Gaara heard it and aroused his ferocity."

"I think it's better if we just shut up!"

The two siblings looked at each other, then looked at Gaara, whose shoulders were shaking slightly, and invariably kept silent, found a secluded corner, and sat down peacefully.

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In Konoha Village, Fusugi Bosui got up early and sent his three little daughters to school. On the way back, he also went shopping at the nearby "Ginza" shopping street to see what the operations of the Fusugi family were like. , what is it like now?

Compared with a year ago, it is indeed a little deserted, but overall, it is still very popular.

In terms of business ability, the professional talents of the Konoha Ninja and Fusagi families are slightly inferior. However, Konoha Village is so large and has limited resources. It is almost equivalent to an exclusive business district. Even if the business ability is less, the impact will be limited.

This... was probably the reason why Sarutobi Hiruzen dared to take over.

A one-man business, a guaranteed profit without loss.

He had a lot of time, so Gushan Bu Shui put a few coins in front of a game arcade machine that was of average quality but very exquisite in workmanship and appearance, and played casually.

It's similar to early games like Thunderbolt and Little Bee, but it's quite popular.

How difficult is it for such a crude game console?

Nowadays, computers used in laboratory research have almost become standard equipment. It is not too simple.

Gusugi Bosui also doesn't know in which direction this biased technology in the ninja world will develop under his own guidance. However, it does not prevent him from watching the excitement and waiting for a better future to come without any expectations.

At the end of the round, Gushan Bu Shui was about to leave and go home when a very familiar chakra fluctuation came from behind.

"Young Governor, I'm so excited!"

"Sandaime, you are rarely free these days..."

Gu Shan Bu Shui turned around with a smile, moved a chair over and asked the old man to sit down.

"Why, are you interested in this too?"

"My grandson Konohamaru mentions it from time to time. I am past the age of playing around."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said with a smile. After a few pleasantries, he explained very directly,

"Orochimaru...that scoundrel of mine has caused you trouble."

"Me? It's no trouble! Isn't Xiang Rin's side... safe and sound? The result is not bad, so there is no need to worry. However, Sandaime, you have to be careful. I think Orochimaru may have bad intentions this time..."

"Oh? Is there any special news from the Major Governor..."

"You are in the middle, and you may not know it! The convergence of pressure from all parties requires an earth-shaking, volcanic eruption of catharsis. Personal thoughts are actually not important. I think you should also be aware of it."

"Then...what are your plans?"

"Furusugi never takes the initiative to intervene in ninja conflicts. Unless..."

"unless……"

"That's what I said. As long as it doesn't actually shake the strong position of the Fire Country, it won't be invaded by other countries and its influence will be suppressed. The secular world... has no opinion on competition between ninjas."

"I understand!"

As long as Konoha Village can hold on, the Kosugi family will not end up personally. But if it goes wrong, the status of the "Ninja World's No. [-] Village" will not be guaranteed. Order and balance are all nonsense, let alone When the Five Villages started fighting, the Kosugi family even did not hesitate to launch a ninja war that truly affected everyone to re-establish order.

"If the old order cannot be maintained, it must be replaced by a new one. Now, I believe it is not the time to 'remove the old and usher in the new'. Of course, I need the ninjas to prove all this to me."

All world-destroying wars that affect the whole world are not caused by changes in strength or weakness, but are caused by the instability of the foundation that maintains balance.

The balance of the ninja's one super, many strong and weak, is the basis for Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama to establish the order of one village and one country. If Konoha Village is not the "one super", it represents the "martial ethics" of the Fire Country. The Kosugi clan must find a way on their own to maintain their status as the overlord of the ninja world in the Land of Fire.