Konoha: The Gu Master Creates the Hokage.

Chapter 178 Chunin Exams Reopen (Third and Fourth Updates)

dusk.

After spending the afternoon researching the Yuki-onna Gu with Hinata Hyuga, Aburame Shiki returned to the Senju family home.

He looked around; the living room was empty.

Tsunade and Shizune are probably still at the Hokage Building.

Oil Girl Zhihui opened the refrigerator and took out a glass of lemonade.

He took a sip and then fell into thought.

The Snow Maiden Gu is a third-stage Gu worm.

After Hinata Hyuga transformed into a Yuki-onna (snow woman), her human body was transformed into a body of ice and snow.

With an icy body, aside from anything else, its defense alone is comparable to ordinary steel.

Hinata Hyuga uses Gentle Fist in her Yuki-onna form, increasing her strength by a third out of nowhere.

After all, fists are harder.

He appeared more composed than before when facing the enemy.

Besides the Gentle Fist, it also has the ability to manipulate ice and snow.

You Nu Zhihui feels that she is comparable to Bai.

And this is just a Gu (a type of poisonous insect).

If he obtains more Ice Dao Gu in the future, Hinata Hyuga's strength will increase by leaps and bounds.

The sound of the door opening rang out.

Yu Nuzhihui looked towards the doorway.

A few seconds later, Tsunade appeared.

She took off her tea-green coat, her fair and delicate feet stepping on the floor as she slowly walked towards him.

Her calves were firm and smooth, and her thighs were covered by dark blue trouser legs, revealing her perfect leg curves.

"What are you looking at?"

Tsunade noticed his gaze.

"Welcome home, teacher."

"It's oil-loving Zhihui," he said with a serious expression.

"Pretending to be something you're not."

Tsunade gave a light snort and tossed the tea-green coat in her hand to him.

Oil Girl Zhihui caught it instinctively.

The coat still had some warmth and a faint fragrance.

"Put it in my room."

Tsunade sat opposite him, glanced at him, and then crossed her legs.

Yu Nu Zhihui was slightly taken aback.

He vaguely sensed that Tsunade was somewhat different from before.

Was it because of the longevity potion he gave her?

Aburame Shiki withdrew his gaze and walked towards Tsunade's room.

"This kid has definitely reached the age where he's become abnormal."

Tsunade crossed her arms and said softly.

Yu Nu Zhihui's behavior was too obvious.

Not just today, but always, I would linger on her legs for a few more seconds.

As a Jonin, she could still notice such gazes.

She hadn't paid attention before, but now... Tsunade didn't know what she was thinking.

"trade."

Those two words popped into Tsunade's mind.

She had promised Zhihui that morning that she would always protect him.

With such a significant increase in lifespan, it might now be almost the same as his original lifespan.

Consider it an exchange of lives.

She disregarded this minor offense.

After finding the reason, Tsunade felt much more relaxed and no longer had the same entanglement as before.

"Where's Shizune-neechan?"

After putting away his coat, Yu Nu Zhihui reappeared.

"She went out on a mission."

Tsunade said casually.

"Has the matchup list for the finals been released?"

Aburame Shiki's gaze fell again on Tsunade's bare feet swaying in the air.

"no."

Tsunade paused for a moment, then said, "It will be done by drawing lots on the spot."

As she spoke, she pulled her feet back and put her legs together.

Being stared at by the oil-loving Zhihui, she inexplicably felt a little itchy.

"Drawing lots is fairer."

Tsunade looked at him and said, "If you want to cheat, I can arrange it for you."

Is this implying that I should use connections?

When did you learn to operate behind the scenes?

Aburame Shiki asked with some surprise, "As the Hokage, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

"The Hokage's power is unlimited."

Tsunade laughed and said, "I'll do whatever I want."

"I don't need it."

Aburame Zhihui waved his hand in refusal, saying, "It doesn't matter who my opponent is anyway."

"Too."

Tsunade agreed.

"Teacher, where's my reward?"

"Oil Girl Zhihui blinked and asked."

"..."

Tsunade's smile froze. She glared at him and said, "We'll talk after you win."

"Then I look forward to that day."

Oil Girl Zhihui gave an irrelevant answer.

Tsunade pursed her lips.

Rewards are usually given, but what should be given?

For a moment, she felt a little lost.

late at night.

Yu Nu Zhihui woke up.

He opened the door and went into the living room.

The moonlight is lovely tonight.

Although the lights were off, Shiki Aburame could clearly see what was happening in the darkness.

Jingyin lay casually on the sofa, her long, fair legs spread out on either side.

She pressed the back of her hand against her forehead, her eyes were closed, and her face looked exhausted.

"Sister Shizune".

Oil Girl Zhihui stepped forward, squatted down, and called out softly.

"Zhihui?"

Shizune turned her head and met his eyes.

The two were very close, and she couldn't help but feel a jolt in her heart.

"You...why aren't you asleep yet?"

Silent gaze shifted to the other side.

"I heard a noise, so I woke up."

"That's what Yu Nu Zhihui explained."

"Sorry, I woke you up."

"I'm a little embarrassed," said Jingyin.

"It's nothing."

Aburame Shiki stood up and said, "I'll go cook you a bowl of ramen."

Jingyin stared at his figure, lost in thought.

She instinctively tucked her hair behind her ears, feeling a little panicked.

Soon, a steaming bowl of ramen was placed in front of her.

"Thanks."

Shizune took the ramen and said, "Go to sleep."

"Good night."

Yu Nu Zhihui waved to her and went back to his room.

Only after the door was closed did Shizune turn her gaze away.

She looked down at the fragrant ramen.

Things really do change when you grow up.

She used to take care of You Nu Zhihui, but now it's the other way around.

But it's pretty good.

……

Time flies.

The day of the Chunin Exams arrived quickly.

For the past month, Team 7 has not left the village and has been training there.

Yu Nu Zhihui is a free practitioner.

Uchiha Sasuke and Karin, on the other hand, were completely outmaneuvered by Hatake Kakashi.

From morning till night, there is no rest.

In order to advance to the three-tomoe Sharingan, Uchiha Sasuke took the initiative to train extra.

When Karin couldn't take it anymore, she ran to Aburame Shiki's place.

After being reprimanded, she returned to training.

The venue for the Chunin Exams.

The stands were already full.

Just like last time, in addition to the villagers of Konoha, there were also many ninjas.

For example, Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy, and Kurenai Yuhi.

Oil Girl Zhihui arrived the latest.

Because he and Tsunade went to the Hokage Building.

"Zhihui-kun!"

Yamanaka Ino called out to him from afar.

Hinata Hyuga looked up at him.

Suddenly, their pupils contracted, and strange emotions appeared uncontrollably on their faces.

Karin ran straight up and grabbed Aburame Shiki's arm.

"That's terrifying."

Shino Aburame adjusted her glasses and said something that was unclear.

"It's meaningless."

Uchiha Sasuke said calmly.

"If Sakura could treat me like that, my youth would be even more brilliant."

Looking at the surrounded Shiki Aburame, Rock Lee recalled the day he was rejected by Sakura Haruno.

Beneath the setting sun lies his lost youth.

Hyuga Neji frowned slightly.

He is biased towards Hinata Hyuga.

However, the competition is currently very fierce.

However, there's nothing he can do to help with this.

"Stand still and behave."

Aburame Shiki pulled his arm away and glared at Karin.

Karin wasn't afraid at all; instead, she looked at him with a smile.

But she didn't make any further advances.

Oil Girl Zhihui ignored her and glanced around.

All participants in the finals have arrived.

Sunagakure is named after Shira, Sen, and Yome.

The rest all came from Konoha Village.

Uchiha Sasuke, Hyuga Hinata, Rock Lee, Hyuga Neji, Yamanaka Ino, Aburame Torune, Kurama Yakumo, and Aburame Shino.

There's also Karin, who was forcibly brought in through her relationship with Shiki Aburame.

Logically speaking, since she failed the first and second rounds, she shouldn't have participated directly in the third round.

However, Tsunade took into account the situations of Shiro, Sen, and Yome, and agreed to her request.

Unlike the last Chunin Exams, this time the opening address was given by the new Kazekage, Gaara.

Compared to Tsunade, he spoke at a much longer pace.

About fifteen minutes.

The theme is closely related to love and peace.

"Is he really Gaara?"

Yamanaka Ino asked with an incredulous look on her face.

The others were also surprised, including Uchiha Sasuke and Hyuga Neji.

They felt that Gaara was being impersonated, a stand-in, not the real Gaara.

"Wasn't he like this before?"

Karin asked curiously.

People change.

Zilu coughed lightly and said, "The current Gaara-sama is not the same as before."

"How could there be such a big change?"

Yamanaka Ino looked at him.

"This is the duty of the Kazekage."

Zilu said with a serious expression.

"Everyone."

Genma Shiranui interrupted their conversation, "The rules are self-explanatory; this competition will be conducted by drawing lots."

He waved to someone not far away.

Konoha's two gatekeepers, Kotetsu and Izumo, carried up a lottery box.

Genma Shiranui reached out and shook the lottery box for about ten seconds before reaching out and picking up a slip of paper.

He faced the crowd and slowly pulled open the curtain.

The name on it is Hinata Hyuga.

Genma Shiranui reached into the lottery box again.

Hinata Hyuga couldn't help but feel nervous.

She clasped her hands together and prayed silently, "Please, please, it's not Zhihui!"

The second slip of paper unfolds to reveal Yome from Sunagakure.

Hinata Hyuga immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Oh no! We're doomed!"

Night Eyes sighed and said.

She is a sensory ninja, but not good at fighting.

In the original work, her eyes were extremely special, allowing her to see clearly scenes tens of kilometers away.

But it's meaningless when faced with Hinata Hyuga's Byakugan.

The fight between the two lasted less than three minutes.

However, Yoru didn't feel discouraged.

She's just here to make up the numbers.

The true hope of Sunagakure lies with Violet.

"Oil Girl Zhihui".

Genma Shiranui glanced at the note and said.

"It's Zhihui-kun."

Yamanaka Ino was startled.

"I wonder who the lucky one is."

Shino Aburame shook her head and said.

"It must be me!"

Rock Lee was fired up, his face showing eagerness.

He craves formidable opponents, especially geniuses.

That's how you live up to your youth.

Sasuke Uchiha glanced at Rock Lee, but said nothing.

He gripped the Thunderfire Sword tightly.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, his final opponent will be Aburame Shiki.

After a month of training, his swordsmanship improved significantly.

At the same time, he finally awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan.

However, he still wasn't confident of victory against Aburame Shiki.

"That's truly commendable courage!"

Violet praised.

Aburame Shiki defeated Gaara.

It's no exaggeration to say that none of the other competitors present would be his match.

"You must be Rock Lee?"

Violet looked him over and asked.

"I am."

Lee Locke looked at him with a puzzled expression.

When did I become so famous?

Even the ninjas from other villages knew about it.

"My name is Zi Luo, a taijutsu ninja."

Violet extended her hand and said, "I hope we can have a fight sometime."

"So there are other taijutsu ninjas like me!"

Lee Rock's eyes lit up. He gripped Violet's hand and exclaimed excitedly, "Then let's have a spectacular youthful showdown!"

At that moment, he forgot all about Aburame Shiki and Hyuga Neji.

Because physical skills are his belief.

"Aburame takes the root."

Genma Shiranui quickly announced Aburame Shiki's opponent.

All eyes turned to Aburame Torune.

Most people don't think he has a good chance.

In fact, Aburame Torane didn't think he could defeat Aburame Shiki either.

After a moment's thought, he raised his hand and said, "I concede."

Genma Shiranui nodded slightly.

He could understand Aburame Torune's thoughts, and admitting defeat was in accordance with the rules.

"The third match is between Uchiha Sasuke and Kurama Yakumo."

Genma Shiranui looked at the note and said loudly, "Please step forward, both of you."

"This time I will defeat you with illusion magic."

Uchiha Sasuke said calmly.

The first advanced mission for Class 7 was to help Yakumo Kurama seal Ido.

He was utterly defeated in that battle of illusions.

But things are different now than they used to be.

Kurama Yakumo, on the other hand, had a solemn expression.

She had seen the previous battle between Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki.

Aside from illusions, she has no advantages whatsoever.

"start!"

"Genma Shiranui shouted."

Uchiha Sasuke opened his eyes, and three tomoe appeared on his left and right sides.

Seeing this, Zhihui finally understood where his confidence came from.

However, Yakumo Kurama's genjutsu bloodline limit is not that simple.

"What are they doing?"

Lee Locke asked in confusion.

Fifteen minutes have passed since Genma Shiranui shouted "start," but the two of them are still standing in the same spot, motionless.

"This is the battle of genjutsu ninjas, a battle of mental strength."

Yamanaka Ino explained, "We were not the targets of their illusions, so we couldn't see the specifics."

"Taijutsu ninjas are still simpler and more straightforward."

Lee Locke shivered.

He hates illusion ninjas the most.

Just then, Uchiha Sasuke moved swiftly, a flash of white light appeared, and the Lightning Fire Sword was already at Kurama Yakumo's neck.

In the contest of illusion magic, Yakumo Kurama had a slight edge.

Although Sasuke Uchiha's three-tomoe Sharingan couldn't break her genjutsu, it wouldn't leave him completely trapped.

Therefore, he seized the opportunity and won with his swordsmanship.

But there was no joy on Uchiha Sasuke's face.

The promised illusion duel ended in a disastrous defeat.

He was starting to lose his composure.

He simply cannot lose to Kurama Yakumo, because his target is Aburame Shiki.

"The fourth match is between Karin and Yamanaka Ino."

After Genma Shiranui announced that Sasuke Uchiha had won, he drew out two more slips of paper.

Oil Girl Zhihui's lips twitched slightly.

Seeing the gazes cast at him by Karin and Yamanaka Ino, he began to suspect that someone was behind this.

Two updates combined. I'm not feeling great today, so I won't be updating at midnight tonight. I'll do it all tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)