Hinata: I'm in charge of Konoha.

Chapter 85 Can you cook?

"So boring~"

"That guy said he was waiting for those guys to finish their exams, why isn't he back yet?!"

"Could it be that they ate too much and got food poisoning, requiring emergency medical attention?"

At the entrance to the Forest of Death, Hinata lay on a tree with her hands behind her head and her right leg dangling down, swinging back and forth.

Neji and Toneri took a short rest under the tree.

"Stop yelling!"

"I could hear you shouting from 800 meters away!"

"And another thing, you're the one with food poisoning!"

Speak of the devil, and he appears. Just when Hinata was feeling bored, she heard Anko's distinctive loud voice and her dissatisfaction with Hinata complaining about her behind her back.

Upon hearing Anko's voice, Hinata flipped down from the tree and landed steadily on the ground. Not far away, Anko was leading a large group of people toward them.

The large group of people behind Anko looked at Hinata and her two companions with sullen expressions.

Clearly, he didn't want to see Hinata and the other two at all.

"Alright, everyone's here!"

"I'll announce the content of the second exam!"

"Listen up, everyone!"

Immediately afterwards, Hongdou arranged for someone to bring over a bunch of scrolls and announced the rules for the second exam to everyone.

The test lasts for seven days. Each team is randomly assigned a scroll and enters the examination hall from different entrances. The team that collects all the scrolls and reaches the central tower in the Death Forest within seven days will pass the second test.

Because Hinata was present, and Naruto, who suffers from Hinata phobia, did not shout as he did in the original story, he naturally did not attract Orochimaru's attention, who was hiding in the crowd.

"I'll just grab one at random."

After Anko finished explaining the rules, Hinata randomly picked a Heavenly Scroll.

This scene drew the attention of everyone else, who all stared intently at the remaining scrolls of the Heavenly Scroll.

The rules are clear: you need to complete the game using the Heaven and Earth Scroll to pass.

Hinata chose the Heavenly Scroll, which means that the team possessing the Earthly Scroll is Hinata's target.

Before the first exam, Hinata had already proven her strength, so no one present wanted to become Hinata's target!

Hinata glanced at everyone and gave them a mocking smile.

Her goal is indeed the Earth Scroll.

But who says she can't steal the scroll from the heavens?

Thinking of this, Hinata scratched her head.

Forget it, we still need to kill Gaara and find Karin in the Forest of Death. If we have the strength left, it's not too late to rob it later.

After the scrolls were distributed, everyone entered the Forest of Death according to their respective entrances.

Hinata and her two companions leisurely stepped into the Chunin Exams, a place boasting the most luxurious lineup in history, including the One-Tailed Jinchuriki, the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki, an Uchiha orphan, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, a Moon Otsutsuki, the successor of one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, the Kazekage's son, the owner of Kagura's Mind's Eye, the successor of the Eight Gates, and Hinata herself, a user of the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Upon entering the Forest of Death, Hinata's first impression was of darkness and dampness.

Looking around at the massive logs, as thick as a dozen people's arms, and the entrance slowly closing behind them.

Hinata belatedly looked at Toneri and Neji.

"Did either of you bring any food?"

When Hinata asked them a question, Toneri and Neji exchanged glances, clearly realizing something as well.

"This Death Forest is home to all sorts of large wild beasts."

"That should be enough to eat."

Neji shook his head and then activated his Byakugan to scan his surroundings.

With the help of his Byakugan, Neji was able to see a large fish in the nearby river.

Unfortunately, food in storage rolls cannot be kept for long periods of time.

Otherwise, Hinata would have already prepared a whole sack of storage scrolls specifically for storing food.

;

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Hinata is thinking of running away.

The reason is simple: none of the three of them know how to cook.

"Then let's finish this exam as soon as possible."

Seeing Hinata's expression, Toneri couldn't help but chuckle.

"This test will only end seven days later when all those who possess the Heaven and Earth Scroll arrive at the central tower."

"If you don't want Hinata to go hungry—"

Neji realized what Toneri was thinking.

"That's right."

"Then solve everyone's problems."

Upon hearing this, Hinata immediately clenched her fist and slapped her palm, appearing full of enthusiasm.

"In that case—"

"Over there with the Hokage—"

Neji hesitated, for previous events had already demonstrated the attitude of those above.

They can't be the only team to pass the Chunin Exams, otherwise the subsequent exams can't proceed.

"Tsk—"

"What a hassle!"

Hinata scratched her head impatiently.

"Then let's grab a cook."

Sheren then brought up another plan.

"Do we know anyone who can cook?"

Hinata looked at Toneri expectantly.

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Toneri had no idea about this and gave Hinata a helpless look.

"Let's go, let's find someone first."

Neji shook his head.

What would be a life-or-death exam for others has become a task to find a chef for the Hinata trio.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to satisfy Hinata's bottomless appetite.

"Hurry up!"

"We are the Earth Scroll; if those cataract-prone individuals see us, we're doomed!"

In a corner of the Death Forest, a small team of two men and one woman swiftly traversed the dense forest.

"Please, please wait for me—"

The red-haired girl with glasses, who was lagging behind, looked at her teammates in front of her, panting, and spoke almost pleadingly.

Due to prolonged absorption of chakra, the girl named Karin developed symptoms of malnutrition and struggled to keep up with her teammates.

"Useless trash!"

The ninja from the front, seeing the red-haired Karin lagging far behind him, couldn't help but curse.

"I'm so sorry—"

Karin, panting heavily, quickly apologized.

"Or maybe we should just get rid of her altogether."

"Anyway, he's just a burden."

Another Kusagakure ninja suggested.

"No, please don't! I'm very useful, please don't leave me alone."

Upon hearing this, Karin immediately showed a look of panic and begged for mercy.

"Never mind, her abilities are still somewhat useful."

"And we don't know what the rules are for the later exams. What if we're eliminated just like in the first round if we're missing a teammate? That would be the end of us."

The ninja from Kusagakure who had spoken earlier shook his head, denying the idea.

"Coming, coming!"

Just as they were about to continue forward, Karin stopped in her tracks and abruptly turned her head to look in one direction.

"Who's here!"

Upon hearing Karin's words, the Kusagakure ninja immediately looked at Karin and angrily rebuked her.

"Those three eye rolls from before—"

"The speed is too fast!"

Karin's words caused the other two to change their expressions drastically.

The strength of the Hyuga Squad is undeniable. Even if all the examinees swarmed them, they might not be a match for them, let alone the three of them.

"How much further?!"

The grass-hidden ninja immediately spoke.

If they are still far away, then they have plenty of time to hide.

~

Thinking of this, the Grass Village ninja couldn't help but curse himself.

Hiding it under a roll of the eyes?!

"They're here!"

Karin suddenly spoke, pointing to a tree trunk high up to the left, indicating the direction of the enemy to her comrades.

"Wow, your perception is pretty good."

"By the way, that red-haired one, I have a question for you."

"Can you cook?"

High up in the tree, Hinata crossed her arms and looked at the trembling red-haired girl with a hint of anticipation, asking her a question.

???

Cook?

They didn't come from the Earth-Swept Roller?

Is it coming for me?

Karin's mind went blank for a moment, completely unable to understand why Hinata, who was high above everyone else, living in the spotlight, and whom she saw as a princess, would say such a thing.

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