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The thought of the elixir of immortality filled the ninja Zhang Shan with excitement!

The reason I'm so cowardly is because I'm afraid of dying. But if I had an immortal body like the Corpse King, wouldn't I be able to do whatever I want?

"No! The sealing techniques of this world are very powerful. Even Kaguya was sealed away, let alone a little Karami like me!"

Who knows, once my secret is discovered, I might be put on the experimental table, never seeing sunlight again, having scalpels cut all over my body every day, and being looked at like an animal by a bunch of strange people...

Zhang Shan suddenly shivered. His once fervent heart seemed to have instantly fallen into the snow of the coldest winter month, chilling him to the bone!

"So it seems that if I really become immortal, my situation might be even more dangerous than it is now?! No, my current strength is still too weak! When Jiraiya returns, I must have him take me to Mount Myōboku to learn Sage Mode and improve my combat power!"

Chapter 10 Reliable Teammates

After handing the application form to Hiruzen Sarutobi, the group began researching the Innin Exams together.

"The Chunin Exams are mainly divided into three stages," said Zhiwei, who was wearing sunglasses. "The first stage is the simplest intelligence gathering. Don't worry, I will have the insects help gather intelligence and accurately transmit it to each of you, ensuring that we can all pass the test."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Shiwei!" Minato said with a smile. Although Minato himself was also a sensory ninja, he was still far behind Shiwei in terms of intelligence gathering.

"Yes, we're all partners, no need for further words," Zhiwei said calmly. Those who knew him well knew that Zhiwei was already very happy at this moment.

Ding was still happily munching on potato chips, completely unconcerned about their battle strategy.

"Then comes the second test, which tests our intelligence escort capabilities," Minato continued. "It's said that we need to collect two scrolls and then bring the contents to a designated location."

"As for the third round, it'll be a pure test of skill," Ding said at this point. "Hehe! Even if we meet on the field, I definitely won't hold back!"

Zhang Shan nodded. He remembered the Chunin Exams process quite clearly, and after listening to what the three of them said, he realized that the current Chunin Exams were basically the same as those in later generations, which relieved him.

At least I don't have to bother learning those weird exam rules anymore.

Over the next few days, the group didn't train separately but instead gathered together to get to know each other's abilities and prepare for future team missions.

"I don't have any special abilities, I just have high output and can be a bit faster." Zhang Shan said to Zhiwei and Dingza, as he conjured a Rasengan in his hand.

Minato and he knew each other well, so there was no need to say more. The other two were from secret arts families, and their skills were all in their family's secret arts, so there was no need for much explanation. In fact, only Minato and Zhang Shan needed to introduce themselves.

Seeing the materialized chakra ball in Zhang Shan's hand, Ding Za was completely shocked!

After finishing the potato chips in two bites, Dingza pressed his face close to the Rasengan, observing the chakra ball up close!

"What! He actually gathered materialized chakra in his palm, and it looks like the chakra is spinning rapidly! How did he do that?!"

Zhiwei, standing to the side, remained silent. Because he was wearing black goggles, his eyes could not be seen, but judging from his slightly trembling body, he was not entirely calm either!

After demonstrating his ninjutsu, Zhang Shan continued, "Besides the Rasengan, I also know some sealing techniques, which can be used for logistics!"

Zhiwei and Dingzuo both stared at Zhang Shan in shock!

No? You possess such a deadly weapon that can kill with a single blow, and you're telling us you're going to handle logistics?

Are all the big shots these days this capricious?

At this moment, Minato also spoke up with a smile: "As for me, just think of me as a weaker version of Zhang Shan. We know about the same things, such as sealing techniques, sensory abilities, and the Rasengan."

As he spoke, Minato also condensed a Rasengan in his palm, which was in no way inferior to the Rasengan that Zhang Shan had just used.

This time, Zhiwei and Dingzuo were truly numb.

They never expected that their two ordinary teammates would be so powerful. If they really faced these two, they would probably be torn apart by the Rasengan in front of them in no time.

The thought of that scene sent chills down their spines!

"If we unfortunately run into these two guys in the finals, it's best to forfeit immediately!"

Minato noticed that his teammates' expressions were a bit strange, but he didn't think much of it at the moment. At this point, Minato was more worried about the team's future operations.

After all, once they become Chunin, their mission is to go to the battlefield. Will they be able to survive then?

No! I will survive! Because I still want to become Hokage!

Minato's gaze gradually hardened.

Zhang Shan, on the other hand, seemed quite casual. He neither wanted to become Hokage nor to achieve great deeds; he simply wanted to become stronger and then live an ordinary ninja life.

As for asking him to resign from his ninja identity and do something else, to be honest, he felt it would be a bit difficult, because he was not born into a prestigious family, and if he did not have enough merits, no one would really pay attention to him!

Moreover, being a ninja doesn't require engaging in production; you only need to complete missions to earn money. Once you become strong enough, the missions will no longer be dangerous for you, so wouldn't it be like making money while lying down?

Just thinking about it makes me feel so good!

The Chunin Exams officially began the following day.

Because it was wartime, there was no joint examination system. When Zhang Shan and his group arrived at the examination location, a group of people were already trapped on the second floor by illusion magic. They did not enter the examination room for the first round of exams until the exam started.

"As expected, without Naruto and the other main characters around, a simple genjutsu can wipe out a large number of genin."

Looking at the empty classroom, Zhang Shan turned his gaze to Zhiwei, who gave them a barely perceptible nod.

When the test papers were handed out, Zhang Shan couldn't help but gasp.

"I've never seen any of these questions before!"

At that moment, Zhiwei's voice came through my ear.

"The correct answer has been found. Now I will tell you what to do, and you can write it down."

For these particularly difficult test questions, there are usually one or two "test takers" in the classroom with the correct answers. All you need to do is collect the answers from the other person and then distribute them to your teammates.

For those with aspirations, this first exam was basically not difficult.

But only a few people can cheat, and after one round, only a handful of people passed the test.

The second test location is also the Death Forest, but only 25 people from their class, including Zhang Shan's team, made it this far, which is eight teams!

The rules were the same as in later generations: to compete for the Heaven and Earth Scrolls. Teams with two scrolls had to escort them to the central tower and open them there to pass the second test.

After receiving the scroll and signing the waiver, they were led by designated personnel to the starting point. The Death Forest was vast, and there was more than one starting point.

The Jonin led them to a starting point, opened the door to let them in, and then locked the door.

From now on, the only way for them to leave is to pass this exam or wait until the exam ends in three days.

Upon entering the Death Forest, Zhang Shan and his group did not wander around trying their luck like the others. Long before they even received their scrolls, Zhiwei's insects had already been monitoring everyone. Zhiwei knew exactly what scrolls each of them possessed!

“We are the Heavenly Scroll. The nearest Earthly Scroll is to the west. With the insects leading the way, we can save a lot of time.”

"To be honest, Zhiwei is really reliable!" Zhang Shan said sincerely.

Think about Naruto and his friends in the original story. After entering the Forest of Death, they were like headless flies, relying entirely on luck to find the scrolls. Moreover, they didn't know how to hide themselves, so they basically became prey for others.

And what about them?

Long before the exam began, they had thoroughly analyzed the content of the Chunin Exams. After the exam started, Shiki, the super radar, helped them solve all sorts of troublesome things.

It can be said that Zhang Shan and the other two only need to act as Zhiwei's henchmen!

“Yeah, this Chunin Exams felt way too easy!” Minato completely agreed with Zhang Shan’s words.

Dingza was still eating potato chips. Although he didn't say anything, he strongly agreed with Zhang Shan and Shuimen's views.

Guided by the insects, three figures appeared in Zhang Shan's line of sight!

Chapter 11 Virus Outbreak

"Be careful, the second exam involves our teams fighting over scrolls, we might already be being watched!" Chieko Inada warned her two carefree teammates.

"Inada, you're too nervous! We've only just entered the Death Forest, how could we possibly run into other teams so soon?" Moriya Kazuhiro rested his head on his arms, looking completely unconcerned.

The Death Forest isn't very big, but it's not small either.

How could a group of genin possibly be that fast?

As Moriya was thinking this, he didn't notice the increasing number of black insects on his body.

Then, the three of them felt their eyelids getting heavier and heavier until they collapsed to the ground with a "thud" and fell into a good sleep.

"It seems we don't need to lift a finger." Zhang Shan's tone was somewhat helpless. He had thought he could play a role in the fight for the scroll, but he hadn't expected Zhiwei's insects to be so useful. A single sleep insect rendered the opponent powerless to resist, and the three of them didn't even need to lift a finger.

"Don't worry, in this exam, only two classes pose a threat to us: Nara Shikaku and Yamanaka Inoichi's Class 6, and Inuzuka Tsuru's team. The other teams are far weaker than us," Shiki said.

"We've got the scroll, let's head to the central tower at full speed!" Minato said.

Without delay, the group transformed into streaks of black shadows and darted through the woods.

It took the four of them half a day to reach the central tower. There was no one there at the time, which meant they were the first team to arrive.

"There are still two and a half days left. Everyone, get some rest. There's another battle coming up. If you don't perform well, you'll miss out on becoming a Chunin," Zhang Shan said.

They finished the second round of the Chunin Exams in just half a day, which was far too easy.

"I need to eat more, otherwise if I lose to Inoichi, that guy will definitely laugh at me!" Choza ate snacks heartily, storing up energy for the upcoming battle.

Zhang Shan took out the sealing scroll and continued to study the Four Symbols Seal.

Minato also presented a new ninjutsu research project, the Flying Thunder God Technique recommended by Zhang Shan.

The Flying Thunder God Technique is just very difficult to learn, not a forbidden technique. Under Zhang Shan's subtle probing, he obtained the training method for the Flying Thunder God Technique from Mito. Unfortunately, Zhang Shan did not have the talent for it and immediately passed it on to Minato.

As the future master of the Flying Thunder God Technique, Minato knew at first glance that he and the Flying Thunder God Technique were very compatible.

Now, after studying the Flying Thunder God technique for a week, Minato is able to draw his own Flying Thunder God mark.

Meanwhile, in the world of Corpse Brothers.

"Zhang Shan! It seems there's been a problem outside?"

After a busy day, Mu Tiancai and Zhang Shan ate hot pot at home. Because they didn't know exactly when the virus would break out, Zhang Shan had stopped using tap water half a year ago. He used purified water for cooking and bathing every day. Although the expenses were a bit higher, he had some assets now and could afford it.

Through the window, the two saw what appeared to be someone biting someone on the street outside.

"Is this a Resident Evil movie?" Mu Tiancai chuckled.

"It seems the crisis has begun." Zhang Shan put down his chopsticks, his expression serious. "Genius, come back to the underground lab with me! The world won't be safe from now on; we must strengthen ourselves as quickly as possible!"

"Huh? What happened?" Mu Tiancai was still puzzled, wondering why his friend had suddenly become so serious.

"Stop talking nonsense. It's hard for me to explain the specifics to you. Just know that the core of our divine genes is coming!"

The two quickly arrived at the underground laboratory. Zhang Shan held the phone and called his cousin, Bai Xiaofei.

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