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Chapter 194 Orochimaru's Sudden Appearance

Chief Examiner.

This is a very important task.

However, Akihara Kagura knew how boring this mission was.

A group of Jonin accompanied Akihara Kagura, sitting in the monitoring room observing the Chunin Exam candidates, since the first exam was only a written test.

Ibiki Morino came to report to Kagura Akihara on the questions for the first round of the Chunin Exams. Actually, there weren't any particularly new questions. In addition to testing the students' intelligence gathering abilities in the written test, there was also an additional question to test the cohesion of the genin team and their determination.

Ibiki Morino stood in front of Kagura Akihara and whispered about the first written exam: "As long as these genin teams are determined to participate in the Chunin Exams and collectively continue to participate in the second exam, they will be allowed to pass..."

"In other words, the most important question is the last one."

Akihara Kagura sat in the monitoring room, somewhat bored, glancing at the examinees on the monitors: "Even if some examinees can't answer a single question, they can still pass the exam, right?"

"..."

Ibiki Morino was silent for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile and said, "This has never happened before in any Chunin Exams..."

"Tsk..."

Akihara Kagura shook his head and didn't say anything more. He just watched the situation in the preparation room through the monitor, waved his hand and said, "Alright, go and prepare for the exam."

"Yes, Lady Kagura."

Ibiki Morino nodded and left.

Although Akihara Kagura was much younger than him, Akihara Kagura's status and strength far surpassed those of many people in Konoha. He had even saved Konoha during the night of the massacre. No matter how extreme Akihara Kagura's personality was, no one dared to be disrespectful to him.

"A fight has broken out..."

Kurenai looked at the situation on the monitor with some surprise.

Sarutobi Asuma stared at the monitor and recognized the headband on the assailant's head: "The assailant was from Otogakure? Isn't Otogakure a village of wanderers? Did they send someone to participate in the exam too? The guy who got beaten up looks like a genin from the village, whose subordinate is he?"

"The person I recommend."

Kagura Akihara sat in the main seat, calmly watching the footage on the monitor, which showed a little guy from Otogakure suddenly punching Kabuto Yakushi out of nowhere.

Akihara Kagura half-reclined, clutching the back of her head, and slowly said, "Alright, it's nothing, no need to make a fuss. It's normal for a bunch of kids to have a fight. After the exams, we'll wipe out Otogakure and make that little brat who hit someone homeless..."

"..."

The instructors present all looked at Akihara Kagura speechlessly.

"Isn't that a bit too extreme?"

Kakashi Hatake rubbed his forehead. Among the Jonin present, he was one of those who had a good relationship with Kagura Akihara, and he took the initiative to smooth things over: "Let's watch the first exam first!"

"Speaking of which..."

Matt Kay recalled how difficult his first written exam was, feeling it was torture: "The first exam was incredibly hard!"

"..."

None of the Jonin present spoke up in agreement.

Perhaps the first exam was indeed difficult for everyone at the time, but that was only because they were young. At that age, they felt it was just an ordinary test. If they were to take a written exam again, they would definitely be more relaxed and pass it easily.

perhaps…

Only Might Guy, that serious guy, probably thinks it's still that difficult!

Akihara Kagura casually scooped up the pear juice from the table, nodded seriously, and agreed, "The year I participated was very difficult; almost only two people made it through the first round..."

Kakashi Hatake, remembering the first scapegoat he'd been blamed for, rubbed his forehead and said, "It was because of you that the first exam that year became so difficult! And didn't you pass it without taking it?"

"Let's see how the exam goes first."

Kagura Akihara put down her pear juice, shook her head, and said, "Let's see how many little ones have any new cheating methods!"

The Chunin Exams, a joint effort by Konoha, Sunagakure, and Kirigakure, showcased the impressive skills of the genin from these three major ninja villages.

"Were the examiners for the first written test not very good?"

Kagura Akihara looked at Kakashi Hatake and spoke up, "That Sasuke Uchiha is openly cheating with his Sharingan, didn't the examiner notice? Quickly send someone to inform Ibiki Morino..."

"Is it that strict?"

Sarutobi Asuma was somewhat surprised.

Kakashi Hatake didn't want to speak, but since it involved his subordinates, and he knew about the feud between Akihara Kagura and the Uchiha clan, he had no choice but to speak up.

"Normally, these are all within the permitted scope. The fact that the examiners didn't notice or raise any objections proves that using the Sharingan to cheat is allowed..."

After finishing his sentence, Kakashi Hatake sighed helplessly and said, "This was originally an exam designed to test cheating. Only someone who's truly smart or truly stupid would choose to do the questions themselves!"

"Like Naruto..."

Akihara Kagura specifically pointed to another of Hatake Kakashi's subordinates.

"..."

Kakashi Hatake sighed and rubbed his forehead. His dumbest subordinate was still fidgeting in the exam room, unable to answer the questions or cheat.

fortunately.

The last question of the first written test.

Naruto Uzumaki persevered through the exam with an indomitable spirit, and passed the most important question of the written test, miraculously managing to pass by submitting a blank paper!

Inside the invigilator's room.

After the first exam ended.

Kagura Akihara stood up, stretched, and said, "The boring results are finally over. Have Ibiki Morino submit a report that the first round of the Chunin Exams should be a little more interesting from now on. We can't always test these abstract things; we need to be more practical..."

"This…"

The others, however, felt that they did quite well in the first written test.

Because it can test both the genin's ability to gather intelligence and their team cohesion, it seems quite suitable for the exam, right?

"The examiner for the second round."

Akihara Kagura looked at an old acquaintance in the proctoring room: "Anko, I remember people can die in the second exam, right? It's so boring, I want to see rivers of blood..."

"I can only do my best..."

Mitarashi Anko smiled very sweetly.

"This isn't something you should be saying!"

Kakashi Hatake looked helplessly at Kagura Akihara and Anko Mitarashi.

Inside the classroom for the written exam.

The first exam has just ended.

Anko Mitarashi, the examiner for the second exam, jumped in through the window and announced that she was the examiner for the second exam. When Naruto Uzumaki saw her, he could hardly contain his joy!

"Ah! Sister Red Bean!"

Naruto was very happy that the examiner was an old acquaintance of his.

Unfortunately…

Anko Mitarashi had no intention of catching up with him. Instead, she chuckled and said cruelly, "Naruto, if you don't pass the second exam, I'll kill you. Some people want to see a river of blood during the second exam..."

"Eh!"

Naruto's smile froze.

"Everyone taking the second exam, come with me."

Mitarashi Anko waved, signaling all those who had passed the exam to follow her to the examination hall: "Quite a few people passed this year. Let's eliminate half of them first!"

This is the rule for the second exam.

Because the battle for the Heaven and Earth Scroll in the Death Forest is destined to eliminate at least half of the participants, and there was even a person who once attempted to eliminate everyone.

but…

There were indeed quite a few people taking the second exam this year.

Just a quick glance revealed at least twenty or thirty squads, with the majority from Kirigakure, Sunagakure, and Konoha, and some from Amegakure, Takigakure, and Otogakure. Even members of the Kaguya clan from Kusagakure were among those who passed through.

and…

Many of those who participated in the second exam possessed exceptional abilities.

even…

There were also some people who shouldn't have been there.

Akihara Kagura remained seated in the monitoring room, watching the situation before the start of the second Death Forest match. His gaze was fixed on a tall man on the monitor screen.

The second exam.

The test assesses the candidates' ability to survive in the wild and fight in emergencies. Apart from their teammates, the Death Forest is full of dangerous enemies.

Besides wild beasts and venomous insects, there are also competitors that may appear at any time.

The examiner, Mitarashi Anko, didn't waste much time. After having all the candidates sign the consent form to participate in the assessment, she directly opened the entrance to the Forest of Death and let all the candidates in to take the exam.

Unfortunately.

Just as Mitarashi Anko put the person in, someone came to inform her that a candidate from Kirigakure had been murdered, and even his noodles had been peeled off.

Obviously.

Someone used this candidate's identity to sneak into the examination room.

"I know who it is..."

Anko Mitarashi recognized who had used this technique to steal the faces of the examinees. She gently stroked a mark on the back of her neck: "Without a doubt, it's that guy's. That guy has come to Konoha..."

"Who?"

A group of examiners looked at each other, bewildered.

Orochimaru.

Mitarashi Anko immediately made up her mind and said in a deep voice, "Go report to Kagura. I'll go find that guy's whereabouts first and tell him to send someone to replace me as soon as possible!"

"Yes."

A group of examiners had no choice but to obey her orders.

Inside the Forest of Death.

A group of experienced candidates began searching for nearby hiding places, or perhaps searching for the enemy's hideouts. The youngest group of candidates this year would undoubtedly be targeted.

Karin's team...

Maruboshi Kosuke appeared too old, Karin was too young, and Yakushi Kabuto appeared too weak, so they were immediately targeted by some reckless individuals.

"Let's eat first."

After entering the Forest of Death, Kosuke Maruhoshi began his mission, collecting food from the forest and cooking a pot of fragrant and delicious food.

"Thanks."

Kabuto Yakushi accepted the bowl and chopsticks that Kosuke Maruboshi handed over.

"It smells so good..."

Karin was very grateful to Kagura for helping her find this teammate.

Participating in the Chunin Exams this time was quite easy, because Kabuto Yakushi knew the rules of the Chunin Exams perfectly, and his teammate Kosuke Maruboshi was a good cook.

As for Karin herself, her perception ability is sufficient to sense the movements of everyone in the entire Death Forest, so she doesn't need to worry about being ambushed by enemies.

"I'll go take care of some minor issues first..."

Karin had already sensed that a group of enemies was rushing towards their squad, and planned to go out and deal with the enemies first before returning to continue eating.

"Let me go."

Maruhoshi Kosuke gestured for the little girl to eat first.

As a combat ninja, Maruboshi Kosuke never considered having medical ninjas fight. The rule among ninjas is that medical ninjas should never participate in battle until the last person loses their fighting ability. In fact, the value of medical ninjas is such that other enemy ninjas would not target them in war, but would instead take them prisoner.

Maruboshi Kosuke picked up his ninja sword and left for a few minutes. When he returned, he had a scroll in his hand, indicating that the old man had already defeated his opponent in such a short time.

"..."

Karin sensed the entire battle from the old man; he easily defeated his opponent with just his swordsmanship, showing no signs of being an elderly genin…

Obvious.

Kosuke Maruboshi's abilities go beyond just cooking.

Compared to Karin's treatment, Team 7's treatment was not so good; they encountered the most dangerous people in this Chunin Exam.

A guy named Orochimaru encountered them by chance. After a fierce battle, Orochimaru left a cursed seal on Sasuke Uchiha's neck before letting them go.

From other people's perspectives, Sasuke Uchiha might not be considered particularly outstanding, but Orochimaru could see Sasuke's unique qualities...

There is darkness within this child.

of course.

Class 7 is not an exception.

Too many people have emerged during this Chunin Exam.

Orochimaru had a great fondness for outstanding children, and during this massive Chunin Exams, he couldn't resist the urge to select some as potential candidates.

Orochimaru also set his sights on a little guy named Hozuki Suigetsu.

Because he happened to witness Hozuki Mangetsu's excellent use of the Water Transformation Technique while discussing the Konoha Crush plan with Kirigakure, it was impossible for Orochimaru to kidnap the seriously ill Hozuki Mangetsu. Orochimaru planned to kidnap the brat Hozuki Suigetsu instead.

however…

Orochimaru hadn't arrived yet.

Mitarashi Anko finally found his trail.

As Orochimaru's former disciple, and then abandoned by Orochimaru in Konoha during his defection, Mitarashi Anko's hatred for Orochimaru is as great as her respect for him in the past!

Orochimaru!

"This time, you're not getting away!"

Mitarashi Anko launched a surprise attack, blocking Orochimaru's escape. She grabbed Orochimaru's arm, pinning their hands together with kunai, and gritted her teeth, saying, "Use your hand to take me down with you!"

"It seems you've only caught a clone..."

Orochimaru's true form slowly emerged from behind Mitarashi Anko, chuckling as he looked at his former disciple: "Anko, your power is too weak. If you want to stop me, you should at least get Akihara Kagura here, shouldn't you?"

"I've already sent someone to inform him..."

Mitarashi Anko stared intently at Orochimaru, surprisingly not in despair, but with a renewed fighting spirit: "As long as I can stop you with my life, Kagura will be here soon! That girl is skilled in the Flying Thunder God Technique, she'll be here in no time!"

"But…"

Orochimaru gently crouched down, looking down at his disciple, and said softly, "I'm leaving soon, Anko. You can't stop me, just as you can't stop Konoha's impending doom. Remember to stay away then..."

As Orochimaru finished speaking, he drew his kunai and stabbed it into Mitarashi Anko's shoulder. As if he was still not satisfied, he even crushed her bones with one hand, torturing his former disciple!

"Ahhhhh..."

Mitarashi Anko's wailing echoed through the Forest of Death.

Orochimaru lowered his head slightly, looking at the mark on Mitarashi Anko's neck.

"This time..."

"Many people will die..."

"Perhaps I don't even know who will die..."

Orochimaru, despite being the one who stabbed Mitarashi Anko, still spoke in a gentle voice as if he were saving her: "But you must survive..."

After saying that.

Orochimaru watched as Mitarashi Anko collapsed from the pain, then suddenly vanished from her sight, his body moving swiftly through the forest like a snake!

After Orochimaru left, Akihara Kagura appeared in front of Mitarashi Anko, followed by a group of examiners and Jonin: "Take her to the hospital. It looks like she won't be able to move for the next two or three months..."

Second update!

Mitarashi Anko is one of the methods Orochimaru used to revive himself…

(End of this chapter)