Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu

Chapter 153 Don't underestimate my intelligence network!

This possibility cannot be ruled out.

After all, with the presence of Yu Mikami and the awakened Obito, Minato's team is currently overpowered on the surface. Among the dozens of teams participating in this exam, practically no one can pose a threat to them.

Normally, this exam would just be a formality for them.

so----

To confirm their exact level, the examiner must personally conduct the test.

Although the list of this "examiner team" has not yet been announced, Mikami Yu could guess two of the members with his eyes closed—Yuhi Shinku goes without saying, and Kakashi is most likely among them.

With one Jonin, one near-Jonin, and a couple of Chunin randomly selected, this team's overall strength would far surpass that of an average team. Most exam candidate teams would suffer a swift defeat if they encountered them.

but----

If it were Mikami Yu and others who encountered him, the outcome would be hard to predict.

"That's interesting."

Yu Mikami lowered his eyes, concealing the expectation in them.

After a while.

The group was led by several Chunin Examiners to the vicinity of the Forest of Death.

As one of the largest training grounds in Konoha, the Forest of Death is surrounded by a tall wire fence. The environment inside is mysterious and unpredictable, with towering trees dozens of meters high forming a vast sea of ​​trees that exude a dangerous aura from afar.

Given that there are only two entrances, it's impossible for so many people to rush in all at once.

Therefore, the examiners assigned numbered name tags to all teams in advance, and everyone entered in the order of the numbers.

Yu Mikami and the others were assigned to "number 22", a position relatively far back.

"Oh dear, we're so far back in the line, how long will we have to wait?"

Obito stomped his foot impatiently as he watched the groups of people entering the forest entrance ahead of him.

Mikami Yu casually remarked, "Instead of thinking about this, you should be thinking about how to find the hostages later."

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Obito was reminded: "Right, how do we find it?"

In this type of test, sensory ninjas have the biggest advantage because they can find the target directly without even fighting and then send them to the destination.

In the original story, the Red Team during the era of the twelve Konoha 12 did it this way. Hinata, Kiba, and Shino were even faster than Gaara's team in assembling the Tenchi Scroll. If Kiba hadn't been so foolish as to provoke Gaara, they probably would have passed the test on their first try.

Currently, neither Obito nor Rin Nohara possesses sensory abilities.

Yu Mikami has a bit of that, after all, he's been practicing a lot lately, but due to his average bloodline, he can only sense movements in his immediate vicinity, and the range is limited.

so----

"The purpose of the exam is selection, not searching for a needle in a haystack. Those outposts may be disguised, but their locations must be in relatively conspicuous areas within the forest, not made too remote. Otherwise, most teams wouldn't be able to find them, defeating the purpose of the assessment."

As Yu Mikami spoke, he took out a neatly folded piece of parchment from his ninja tool bag and unfolded it in front of Obito and Rin. On it was a hand-drawn map of the "Forest of Death".

"We're currently located roughly here, and our final destination is the tower in the center of the forest. Therefore, we can divide this forest into four somewhat irregular fan-shaped areas, with the tower as the center. Within each area, there's likely a stronghold."

As he spoke, Yu Mikami drew a horizontal and a vertical line on the map with his finger: "As long as we find the center point of each area, and then use that as the center to conduct a spiral search outwards, prioritizing the exploration of high ground, areas near water sources, or areas where artificial traces may remain, we will have a high probability of finding the target."

now.

Obito's eyes widened as he looked at the map, then at Mikami Yu, his face filled with disbelief: "Wait! Yu, how did you know the exam location was in the Forest of Death? And you even prepared a map beforehand? Could it be that you—"

"I have no idea."

Mikami Yu's tone was calm and even: "There are only a few large training grounds in Konoha Village suitable for this kind of large-scale combat assessment. Besides the Forest of Death, there are also Site 18 and Site 59—I have prepared maps of these places, and they can be used whenever needed. Don't underestimate my intelligence network."

"Wow! Yu-kun is amazing! You've thought of everything so thoroughly!"

Rin Nohara looked at the clear and neat markings on the map, her eyes filled with admiration.

You should know————

The ninja tool shop doesn't carry maps like this, especially the one Mikami Yu pulled out, which even marked the locations of rivers, hills, and swamps, looking like it was hand-drawn after his own exploration. This makes it even more rare. If this map were put up for auction, I bet many people would want to buy it.

Obito opened his mouth, seemingly wanting to refute something, but looking at the clear logical lines on the map, he felt at a loss for words and could only mutter, "————Okay, you win."

at last.

It was Mikami Yu and his group's turn to enter.

"Set off!"

As Yu Mikami spoke.

Obito and Rin Nohara quickly followed, and the three of them passed through the dark entrance and swiftly disappeared into the Forest of Death.

As soon as we entered, the light dimmed instantly.

The towering ancient trees blocked most of the sunlight, and the air was filled with the smells of damp soil, decaying leaves, and various dangerous creatures.

All around was silent, except for the rustling of leaves in the wind and the sound of their own footsteps; the silence was almost eerie.

"The location is roughly determined."

"As planned, proceed to the center point of the third quadrant."

Mikami Yu said in a low voice.

The so-called "third quadrant" is the southeastern region on his map. It's the area closest to the entrance.

"it is good."

Obito and Rin Nohara tacitly accepted Yu Mikami's status as "captain".

The former activated his Sharingan, his crimson pupils flickering like two will-o'-the-wisps in the dark forest, searching for any trace of chakra or traps.

The latter gripped his kunai tightly and followed behind Mikami Yu, keeping an eye on the movements behind him.

"Don't be so nervous. At this time, most people are probably still in a state of confusion, so it's unlikely that a battle will break out so soon. Let's speed up and get on our way."

Yu Mikami said.

The forest was densely vegetated and entwined with vines, making progress difficult.

present.

With Yu Mikami leading the way, followed by Obito and Rin Nohara, they made their way towards the designated center point. Along the way, Yu Mikami noticed a patch of trampled ferns and several unnaturally broken branches.

"Huh, what's this—"

Obito noticed it too.

"There are signs of other teams passing by, but they're heading in a different direction than us. Ignore them and just proceed according to our original plan."

About half an hour later.

The three of them successfully arrived near the designated center point, which was a relatively open clearing in the woods, surrounded by giant trees that were so thick that it would take several people to hug them.