Konoha: Naruto, trained by Aizen

After that, Jiraiya and Tsunade left one after another, disheartened, and Konoha's top combat power experienced a precipitous decline.

If Konoha wants to return to its former strength, it needs to eliminate the darkness.

Jiraiya felt somewhat heavy-hearted.

Orochimaru, you don't really think that way, do you?

"I won't be leaving Konoha during this time," Jiraiya replied in a somber, low voice.

"With Jiraiya here, I feel much more at ease." The elders' mood eased considerably.

"Besides bloodline limits, I can't think of any other reason why Orochimaru would return to Konoha." The Third Hokage fell into deep thought: "Jiraiya, do you have any information about Orochimaru?"

"Not much." Jiraiya shook his head, clearly not wanting to share.

Seeing this, the third generation did not insist.

He understands.

Like Tsunade, Jiraiya harbored dissatisfaction with himself.

Danzo's expression wasn't good either.

The Konoha Crush plan was perfect, but Jiraiya wasn't taken into account.

Now that Jiraiya is guarding Konoha, the difficulty of the plan will increase exponentially.

"Damn Orochimaru," he cursed inwardly again.

Having worked with Orochimaru for so many years, I have a general understanding of his personality.

Despite being a reliable person, he unexpectedly failed during the Chunin Exams.

.......

"Orochimaru, you were too reckless this time." Not long after, Danzo met Orochimaru at the Root base, and Danzo said in an icy tone.

Looking at the androgynous ninja in front of him, Danzo was also surprised by Orochimaru's research progress.

If there's no speculation, Orochimaru might have already achieved that immortality technique.

Facing his old friend Danzo, Orochimaru revealed a wicked smile, licking his lips with his long tongue, and said in a feminine tone, "Don't worry, it won't affect the plan."

“But now Jiraiya is in charge of Konoha,” Danzo said gravely.

"Jiraiya?" Orochimaru's lips curled into a slightly nostalgic smile.

Jiraiya was always searching for his whereabouts.

For Orochimaru, Jiraiya was once a decent partner, but unfortunately, some people have changed and can never go back.

"Don't worry, based on my understanding of Jiraiya, he won't affect my plans. Because, like me, he's full of resentment towards Sarutobi-sensei. Actually, for Konoha, Sarutobi-sensei's death is a good thing."

"Hmph, I hope so." Danzo sneered, his eyes burning with fervor.

Hiruzen, soon, I will be the Hokage!

Since you like to use your Hokage position to intimidate me, then you should just die.

I will carry on your legacy and manage Konoha well.

Thinking of the bright future, Danzo couldn't help but let out a sinister laugh.

Orochimaru looked at Danzo silently, his face expressionless.

He understands.

As long as Danzo and the Third Hokage live, Konoha will never get better.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now." Orochimaru got up to leave, but Danzo called him back.

"What did you do during the Chunin Exams?" Danzo demanded.

"This doesn't seem to concern you. I just met the person I was looking forward to." Orochimaru smiled wickedly.

"Remember, don't touch Naruto." Danzo's tone turned cold: "He's my disciple."

Chapter 110 Karin and the Chunin Exams Continue

Inside the Forest of Death.

The Konoha Twelve's exams are not yet over.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio worked together perfectly, with the highly intelligent Shikamaru responsible for devising tactics and using the Shadow Imitation Technique to control the opponent.

Yamanaka Ino, skilled in perception and mind control, is responsible for perceiving the target and connecting the thoughts of the three, with Akimichi Choji, who possesses great destructive power, ultimately delivering the final attack.

It's no exaggeration to say that the Ino-Shika-Cho team was the most cooperative and well-rounded group throughout the entire Chunin Exams.

Their passage was perfectly justified.

Next is Li Locke's group.

The rich woman's long-range throws are enough to cause harassment and provide support. As long as Rock Lee and Neji Hyuga get close, the opponent is basically doomed.

They encountered ninjas from Sunagakure during their journey.

Among the many small ninja villages, the Sand Village ninjas are definitely considered powerful.

"It's not that Gaara." Rock Lee's tone was surprisingly disappointed. Before that, they had learned a lot about their opponents from Kabuto Yakushi, a long-time genin from Konoha.

Among them, Gaara's information is undoubtedly the most terrifying.

Despite being a mere ninja, he had even carried out A-level missions.

Undoubtedly, they are the most formidable opponent.

This is also what gets Rock Lee most excited.

"Don't even think about fighting that freak." Tenten sighed and rubbed her forehead. The thought of Gaara's overwhelming killing intent filled her with fear.

That was the most murderous ninja she had ever seen.

It's hard to imagine how many people Gaara has killed.

"What's there to be afraid of? I won't lose until I catch up with Naruto," Rock Lee said confidently.

Facing three Sand Village ninja, he defeated them directly with taijutsu without even taking off his weights.

The whole process was smooth and seamless.

......

Hinata Hyuga's group also performed admirably.

Shino Aburame, who is usually silent, hardly made a move; it was Hinata and Kiba who did the rest.

During their journey, several ninjas from a small ninja village jumped out of the ground, trying to steal their Heaven and Earth Scroll.

Judging from the headband, he is a genin from the Grass Village.

Shino remained silent, while Kiba yawned, looking uninterested.

"So boring, I don't want to fight." Kiba, who had been fighting the other genin with great enthusiasm, was now somewhat tired.

Many genin from other small ninja villages aren't even very proficient at using the Three Body Technique, so it's quite a challenge for them to come and take the exam.

Facing three arrogant genin, Hinata didn't hesitate. She closed in and unleashed a set of Gentle Fist techniques that tormented them to the point of wishing for death.

She remained calm throughout.

Hinata only spoke after the three genin's pressure points were sealed, rendering them incapable of fighting: "Hand them over, or die."

The three genin groaned in pain, blood even trickling from the corners of their mouths, and tremblingly handed over the scrolls they were carrying.

Hinata took the scroll, threw it at Kiba, and then turned and left.

Kiba took the scroll and said happily, "Ah, now we have all the scrolls. It's so easy with Hinata around. It's a pity we didn't meet Naruto. Hinata versus Naruto, that scene would be very interesting."

Hearing Kiba's teasing, Hinata froze, a blush spreading across her face. She then turned around and glared at Kiba with displeasure: "Shut up."

Although the tone was threatening, it also carried a hint of shyness.

Kiba had clearly figured out Hinata's personality, and didn't care. He shrugged Shino's shoulder and grinned mischievously, "Hey, Shino, aren't you excited? Our Hinata likes Naruto so much, and she acts like such a sweet, gentle girl in front of him, so sweet~~~"

"If Naruto knew that Hinata is..." Before he could finish speaking, Kiba was punched away by Hinata, whose face was red and filled with anger.

........

On the way to reunite with Naruto and Sasuke, he also took care of a few ninjas and seized their scrolls.

He swiftly traversed the Forest of Death.

For him, this forest was still a comfort zone.

Suddenly, he sensed a surge of chakra in the distance, indicating that genin were engaged in battle.

Curious, he went to investigate and found three ninjas wearing Grass Ninja headbands fighting against Sand Ninjas in an open space.

Two grass ninjas had been killed, and only one red-haired grass ninja was left struggling to hold on, his body covered in wounds.

"That hair color..." Minato murmured to himself inside Naruto. Upon seeing that familiar red, he thought of his wife, Kushina Uzumaki.

Red hair is the signature hair color of the Uzumaki clan.

"Could that girl be a member of the Uzumaki clan?"

After the Uzumaki clan was wiped out, it seems understandable that a few clansmen were scattered and ended up in the small ninja village.

“That girl shares similar blood with me.” Unlike Minato, Naruto felt this more deeply.

He could sense a similar vortex of blood in the girl.

So he acted without hesitation.

A flash of cold light appeared, and the three ninjas who were holding kunai suddenly stopped, a bloody gash appearing on their necks, before collapsing to the ground with a thud.

Karin Uzumaki, who was being chased, had almost exhausted her chakra and was running with a look of despair on her face.

The Chunin Exams were more brutal than she had imagined.

Other ninjas will not hold back because of your identity or gender.

Death is the norm.

Although I had anticipated this situation, when it actually happened, I still couldn't help but feel terrified.