Starting as a working person from Naruto

Chapter 195 The Growth of the Younger Generation

"Luckily we arrived in time..."

One of the examiners, looking at Mitarashi Anko's pitiful state, felt a pang of sorrow: "If she had arrived any later, Orochimaru would have killed her..."

"Take her to the hospital."

Akihara Kagura shook her head without giving a further answer.

While Mitarashi Anko's encounter with Orochimaru and subsequent severe injury was undoubtedly a disaster, it also allowed her to escape an even greater catastrophe. Who knows whether this was a blessing or a curse?

What should we do about this exam?

One of the examiners looked at Akihara Kagura.

"Should we report to the Third Hokage about the entire village's search for Orochimaru?"

One of the Jonin looked at Akihara Kagura.

"Aren't you just talking nonsense?"

Akihara Kagura frowned and waved her hand impatiently: "Go report to the Third Hokage quickly, Orochimaru is just asking for trouble..."

"..."

The group of people looked at each other in bewilderment.

"As for this exam..."

Akihara Kagura flexed her fingers and gave a gentle smile: "Let me take over! Let's increase the difficulty for these little guys..."

"Increase...difficulty?"

A group of people looked at Akihara Kagura with some surprise.

"Notify them, every hour..."

While Akihara Kagura was still pondering how to speed up the exam, an ANBU member rushed over, relaying the Third Hokage's order: "The Hokage has ordered that if Anko encounters any mishap, Chunin Umino Iruka should take over as examiner..."

In the forest of death.

The candidates were completely unaware that the examiners had been changed.

However, no matter how harsh the environment or how many enemies there are, they can never stop the most powerful group of people.

Gaara of Sunagakure, along with Temari and Kankuro, easily killed a group of Rain Ninja and obtained the scrolls they needed from them.

Hozuki Suigetsu of Kirigakure brandished his Executioner's Blade, cleaving a squad of Takigakure ninja in two and taking the scroll they needed.

Karin from Konoha was practically on vacation.

The girl and Yakushi Kabuto were well protected by Maruboshi Kosuke throughout the journey.

Basically, this team doesn't have to worry about food or enemy attacks wherever they go, as Maruboshi Kosuke's strength is enough to easily deal with most enemies in the forest.

but…

This leisurely and peaceful journey has come to an end.

Many years ago, the tower at the end of the Death Forest fell into disrepair and collapsed during a battle due to a quality problem during an exam. The tower was then rebuilt.

When Karin's squad approached the tower, they happened to encounter Hozuki Suigetsu's squad, who were having a smooth journey, and Gaara's squad, so a small conflict was inevitable.

"Konoha Ninja!"

Hozuki Suigetsu, carrying the Executioner's Blade, felt as if he possessed it. He treated the Chunin Exams like child's play. Seeing that Karin's team consisted of the elderly, weak, and disabled, he didn't care about their condition and charged at them without saying a word!

"Hehehe...Prepare to die!"

"Isn't there a need to fight right now?"

Maruboshi Kosuke drew his ninja sword, easily blocking Hozuki Suigetsu's attack, and frowned, saying, "Now that we've all reached the end, let's not start any more unnecessary fighting, shall we?"

"Yes, Mizuki..."

Hozuki Suigetsu's teammates were also trying to persuade him.

"I don't care!"

When Hozuki Suigetsu was pressing down hard on the Executioner's Blade but couldn't do anything to his opponent, a smile suddenly appeared on his lips, and he abruptly raised his finger!

"Water Release: Water Gun Technique!"

A water droplet, as sharp as a bullet, flew from his fingertips. This was a water-style technique passed down through generations of the Hozuki clan, so powerful that it could pierce through the human body!

"This is…"

Maruhoshi Kosuke's body was instantly pierced through!

fortunately.

This squad has two healing ninjas.

Knowing Karin's power, Kabuto took on the responsibility of a medical ninja, quickly healing Maruboshi Kosuke with his Healing Palm Technique while asking questions.

"Karin, can you take him down?"

"I can still fight..."

Maruhoshi Kosuke tried desperately to stand up.

"Grandpa, you should rest for a while."

Kabuto Yakushi pressed down on his shoulder and said softly, "Thank you so much for protecting us along the way. There are some paths that Karin still needs to walk on her own. The third exam is a solo battle, and you can't help her."

"..."

Maruhoshi Kosuke could only sigh.

"A violent woman wearing glasses..."

Hozuki Suigetsu shouldered his guillotine again, grinning as he looked at Karin who had emerged: "Want to try being killed by me too?"

"I'm not that violent..."

Karin adjusted her glasses.

A diamond chain suddenly emerged from behind Karin!

In an instant, the Vajra Chain bound Hozuki Suigetsu's body, pulling him directly to Karin's side. Karin swung her fist and smashed it at Hozuki Suigetsu!

Hozuki Suigetsu's body tumbled and flew out!

Hozuki Suigetsu felt the swelling on his face and looked at the chains binding him with some panic, as well as at Karin who was walking over.

"Wait...did my water-transformation technique fail?"

Hozuki Suigetsu's personality is completely different from his brother's. He likes to take advantage of others when he has the upper hand, and wants to back down when he is at a disadvantage!

"Hey, Chojuro, help me!"

Hozuki Suigetsu quickly called out to his teammates.

"..."

Hozuki Mangetsu's teammate, Chojuro, was somewhat helpless.

However, Chojuro was expected to achieve great things by Hozuki Mangetsu, the older brother of Hozuki Suigetsu, since childhood. He was not strong-willed, and when he saw Hozuki Suigetsu trapped, he had no choice but to act quickly!

"Water Release: Hidden Mist Technique!"

Chojuro swiftly released a cloud of mist, intending to use it to obscure the view and take the opportunity to rescue Hozuki Suigetsu. He didn't think he was a match for Karin!

pity…

Karin's sensory abilities far exceeded what the Hidden Mist Technique could conceal. Just as Chojuro tried to approach Hozuki Suigetsu, he was instantly punched and sent flying backward. Another teammate from Kirigakure rushed forward, but was sent flying even further than Chojuro…

"Don't go too far, woman!"

Hozuki Suigetsu looked at Karin who was walking towards him with a fierce expression.

"I already know I was wrong!"

Hozuki Suigetsu's face grew increasingly panicked as he watched Karin approach.

"Don't hit me in the face..."

Hozuki Suigetsu made his final request.

"From now on, I don't need to care about your face anymore..."

Karin grabbed Hozuki Suigetsu by the collar, looking like she was about to punch him and kill him on the spot.

"Water Release: Exploding Water Wave!"

Chojuro clasped his hands together in a hand seal and spat out a huge wave of water. This seemingly timid little fellow was able to unleash such a technique, instantly sending Karin flying.

at the same time.

Hozuki Suigetsu also took the opportunity to break free of his restraints!

Suddenly, a huge water monster appeared from the wave of water. Hozuki Suigetsu's body was hidden in the water, and he bared his fangs and claws to grab Karin!

"I was wrong, but how did I go wrong?"

Hozuki Suigetsu, looking smug, glanced back at his teammate and said, "Hey, Chojuro, why didn't you use this trick sooner!"

This enormous water monster is also a water transformation secret technique of the Hozuki clan, but it can only be used by taking advantage of the environment, and it definitely requires the cooperation of teammates.

but…

As long as this move can be executed, the victory can be completely secured!

Hozuki Suigetsu, controlling the giant water monster, became arrogant again, laughing and joking as he planned to use the monster to bully people...

pity…

His arrogance didn't last long.

One after another, diamond chains emerged from Xianglin's back, completely binding the water monster and rendering it unable to move.

next second.

The water monster then turned into a puddle of water.

Hozuki Suigetsu was startled, and his body instantly turned into water, flowing out with the waves. He dodged the attack of the Vajra Chains and escaped directly into the main tower!

"Hey, you violent woman, come and hit me, hahaha..."

Hozuki Suigetsu was making funny faces and laughing, still thinking that the tower was the safe zone, forgetting that his teammates were still outside, and even forgetting the rules of the tower.

Karin ignored Hozuki Suigetsu's provocation, manipulated two chains to bind the bodies of the two Kirigakure ninjas, and a kunai appeared in her hand.

Ten seconds later.

Hozuki Suigetsu didn't mince words, quickly bowing and apologizing: "I'm sorry, I was wrong, my attitude was problematic, please forgive us..."

"..."

The group of people looked on, somewhat speechless.

This Hozuki Suigetsu is like a rogue, without a trace of genius. He has really disgraced Kirigakure. I really don't know how this guy could be Hozuki Mangetsu's brother.

"That woman..."

At this moment, Gaara stepped forward and saved the lives of Hozuki Suigetsu and two Kirigakure ninja: "Last time, you had Akihara Kagura's chakra on you. What is your relationship with him?"

"What does this have to do with you?"

Karin raised her arm, on which was the curse mark left by Akihara Kagura. Was it the chakra of the curse mark that made this guy notice?

"Want to give it a try?"

Karin slowly lowered her arm. She had never actually fought in her cursed seal form before, and she really wanted to try out the power that Akihara Kagura had given her.

"..."

Gaara frowned as he pondered.

Because Shukaku inside Gaara kept nagging him to hurry up and fight Karin, eager to get revenge.

"Give her a beating!"

"Gaara, hurry up and beat her up!"

"This brat definitely has a close relationship with Akihara Kagura. Quickly, take this opportunity. Have you forgotten how that bastard bullied us?"

"..."

Gaara hesitated for a moment, but couldn't hold back any longer and made his move. A ball of yellow sand under his control suddenly transformed into a sand claw and reached out to grab Karin!

"Isn't it unnecessary to test them?"

Karin swung her fists, smashing Sand Claw into a pile of yellow sand. A hint of determination flickered in her eyes through her glasses: "If you want to fight, at least use some real power, like that monster inside you..."

"..."

A cross suddenly appeared on Gaara's forehead!

The red-haired boy from Sunagakure suddenly flicked his wrist, sending clumps of sand flying towards Karin!

"Earth Release·Earth Style Wall!"

The curse marks on Karin's arm flowed like water, allowing her to successfully unleash some extremely energy-consuming spells!

A towering stone wall, as tall as a city wall, appeared in front of Karin, blocking the swirling yellow sand that Gaara had stirred up!

"Let me do it! Let me do it!"

Shukaku eagerly seized control of Gaara's body. It had been in contact with Gaara for some time and could control Gaara's body from time to time!

"Wind Release: Sky Bullet Training!"

The moment Shukaku appeared, it immediately alerted and alarmed everyone. Its belly swelled up rapidly, and a ball of wind rushed towards the wall of the Earth Flow Castle. This ball of wind, containing a large amount of chakra, instantly created a large hole in the wall!

"Hehehehe..."

Just as Shukaku was still laughing and trying to mock Gaara for his weak attack power, golden chains suddenly emerged from the holes in the city wall!

Golden chains bound Shukaku's body!

Shukaku's body immediately began to struggle violently, feeling incredulously as its chakra was being sealed away, a sudden panic gripping its heart: "What the hell is this thing? It's even more troublesome than Shukaku's sealing techniques..."

"Diamond Lockdown!"

Karin stood on the breach in the city wall, manipulating the Adamantine Chains to quickly seal Shukaku. Suddenly, she leaped into the air and charged towards Shukaku!

Karin punched Shukaku in the head!

The monster's body suddenly collapsed to the ground!

"Five Elements Seal!"

Karin's fingers suddenly produced bursts of chakra flames, and she struck Shukaku's body with one finger, causing a black rune to appear on Shukaku's body!

"That brat!"

The enormous tailed beast Shukaku vanished instantly, returning to Gaara's body and even leaving a fleeting incantation mark on Gaara's body!

Karin calmly looked at Gaara, who was bound by the Adamantine Chains, and said coldly, "Now, you won't be able to use that monster so easily, will you?"

"..."

Gaara's face flashed with annoyance. He did sense that there was some discomfort in the fusion of his chakra with Shukaku, as if it was being hindered. However, his power did not depend on Shukaku alone. The gourd on his back quickly turned into yellow sand!

This is his true source of power!

However, before they could continue fighting, someone immediately appeared and stopped them. The appearance of Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast, during the Chunin Exams in the Forest of Death could not be ignored by Konoha.

after all…

Konoha also doesn't want a Tailed Beasts rampage.

Although the probability of another tailed beast uprising in Konoha is extremely low.

"A Jinchuriki from Sunagakure has come to participate in the Chunin Exams?"

"That red-haired kid is way too strong! He defeated the tailed beast so easily?"

A group of Konoha Jonin stared in astonishment at the One-Tailed Shukaku that appeared on the monitor, but they were still somewhat dazed after seeing that the One-Tailed Shukaku was quickly dealt with by Karin.

Both Gaara and Karin are already far stronger than genin, yet they still want to participate in the Chunin Exams. Will this Chunin Exams be comparable to the one Kagura Akihara took?

"Nothing special."

Akihara Kagura, still quietly sipping her pear juice, replied, "Sunagakure doesn't have many geniuses. The only thing they can still boast about is the One-Tailed Jinchuriki. They've already lost their substance. They can't afford to embarrass the Great Nation in the exams..."

"Stop being so sarcastic..."

Kakashi Hatake sighed helplessly and then asked, "By the way, have you found out where Orochimaru is?"

"That guy escaped."

Akihara Kagura shook her head and continued, "However, there's no need to worry about anything happening. As long as I'm around, that guy doesn't dare to come out anymore..."

Third update!

10,000 words finished today!

(End of this chapter)