The Devil of Konoha: Starting as a Medical Ninja

But upon closer reflection, Hongzhi felt that it was somewhat inappropriate. According to the original plan, Shukaku would be taken away by the Akatsuki organization in three years. Even if Hongzhi killed Gaara and Shukaku directly, the time for Shukaku to revive would probably be only two or three years.

There's absolutely no need to stop them. If they want to delay, they can just kill the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki at the last moment, and the Akatsuki will probably be completely stunned.

The Konoha ninjas' group training continued until two weeks before the Chunin Exams.

After that, because Hiroji had to prepare for the Chunin Exams and try to treat the surviving ninjas as soon as possible, he had no way of knowing the strength of Team 7.

However, even if Kakashi gave them special training, it would be a complete waste to deal with the ever-watchful Orochimaru.

However, Hongzhi wasn't particularly concerned about this matter. The Chunin Exams didn't have much to do with him; he only needed to save people. Of course, if it was on the way, he could take out the remaining two elders.

Danzo is already dead, and Hiruzen Sarutobi is about to die. Since it's a group of people, they should all be together.

As for the rest, Hongzhi didn't care at all. Even if the Nine-Tailed Fox went berserk, it wouldn't have much to do with him.

However, this possibility is still very low. If I remember correctly, Orochimaru directly used a so-called Five Elements Seal on him, sealing away half of his cheat ability.

With only one week left until the Chunin Exams, the genin from other ninja villages who were also participating in the Chunin Exams began to arrive in Konoha one after another.

This has made Konoha the most chaotic place, since before they were spies sneaking in, but now they are examinees and Jonin leading teams who have come here openly.

When Hongzhi had some free time, he wandered around Konoha a few times, but he didn't encounter anything special. However, he did see Orochimaru.

As a rogue ninja from Konoha, he openly came to Konoha, and his identity was that of a teacher of a genin participating in the Chunin Exams...

This already left Hongzhi speechless, but what left him most speechless was that neither the Anbu nor the ordinary ninjas noticed anything amiss.

However, Kabuto Yakushi still didn't show up; he no longer had any identity to appear here.

Hongzhi did not communicate with Orochimaru, but both Hongzhi and Orochimaru had taken note of what was happening in Kusagakure.

Two team members, who looked to be in their twenties or thirties, were taking a young girl to the Chunin Exams. The former was a good-for-nothing, while the latter was a treasure.

Karin, a descendant of the Uzumaki clan.

This guy had long red hair, and although he wore glasses, he still caught Hiroji's attention.

As for Orochimaru, he naturally cared a lot about it too; the Uzumaki clan were all treasures.

However, the Chunin Exams haven't started yet, so even Hiroji can't make a move directly. But once the Chunin Exams begin, then it'll all come down to skill.

Anyway, Hiroji will have to have his blood drawn, since Naruto's stem cells are still waiting for a pure-blooded Uzumaki clan member!

If he could obtain Karin's blood and cells, Hiroji's physical strength and chakra reserves could be further enhanced.

Hashirama Senju's cells strengthen his entire body, while the Uzumaki clan focuses more on the transformation of his blood.

These are all conclusions drawn from Hongzhi's research.

With three days left until the Chunin Exams, Hiroji continued to wander around Konoha, and soon he came across the Sand Village's junk king.

Kankuro, also known as the puppeteer of Sunagakure, is said to be a puppeteer specializing in puppets, but in reality, both now and in the future, he uses Sasori's puppets.

Of course, the most eye-catching person was not him, but Sarutobi Konohamaru, whom he was carrying in his hand.

Seeing this, Hongzhi was speechless. Threatening the Hokage's grandson in Konoha Village—this guy was a genius.

However, Kankuro's arrogance didn't last long, as he was soon reprimanded by Gaara, who had a much higher level of prestige.

The troublemaking trio from Sunagakure had their first encounter with Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki.

This seemed to foreshadow something, but the three from Sunagakure weren't fools. If they clashed with the Konoha ninjas at this time, it would definitely cause problems for the mission.

The two sides separated, and the three from Sunagakure continued forward, heading directly towards the location where Hiroji was.

As they passed each other, Hongzhi deliberately released a wisp of chakra, and in an instant, the three from Sunagakure felt an immense pressure.

Even Gaara, with his world-weary expression, couldn't help but look in the direction where Hiroji was.

However, Hongzhi ignored them and instead withdrew his chakra, slowly walking away into the distance.

"What's going on!"

Kankuro, who was already feeling a bit down, couldn't help but speak up. It wasn't that he didn't know it was caused by that person, but he was surprised by the pressure he had just felt.

"Shut up!"

Unfortunately, all he received in response was Gaara's cold voice.

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"What's going on with that guy?!"

Inside the inn reserved for the Chunin Exam members, Kankuro glanced at Gaara and, finding him asleep, then looked at Temari beside him.

"Perhaps it's just a simple chakra leak..."

Temari spoke hesitantly. Just a moment ago, she had felt the threat of death. If that person had wanted to, she might already be dead.

"How is that possible!"

Kankuro felt somewhat incredulous. If that feeling hadn't only lasted for a moment, he would have suspected that something was wrong with Gaara's body.

"Nothing is impossible. So what if Konoha has such a strong ninja? No matter how strong they are, can they compare to him..."

After this incident, Temari remained completely calm. Although she didn't finish her sentence, the look in her eyes as she looked at Gaara said it all.

"That's true."

Kankuro, who was initially somewhat flustered, calmed down and was clearly very reassured about the One-Tailed Beast inside Gaara.

After all, it's a tailed beast!

This was just a minor incident, and basically no one would care. The countdown to the Chunin Exams was still ongoing.

When the Chunin Exams began, Hiroji went directly to the emergency treatment room in the Forest of Death, also known as the Central Highlands.

Hongzhi only needs to wait in the operating room; the injured medical ninjas will be sent directly here.

However, the Chunin Exams haven't officially started yet, and no one knows exactly when the Forest of Death will be useful.

In fact, Hongzhi felt a bit disappointed. If he didn't have to stay here, he might have been able to see Uchiha Sasuke being brutally beaten by Rock Lee from Team 3.

That was definitely one of the most memorable scenes. As for what happened in the first round of the Chunin Exams, Hiroji didn't even get to see it...

How are you feeling?

Looking at Hiroji sitting to the side in a daze, Kudo Yuya asked with some curiosity. Perhaps because she trusted Hiroji, there were only two medical ninjas in the entire second round of the Chunin Exams.

That is, Hiroji and Kudo Yuuya, and the latter was just there to watch the show...

"I am bored."

Hiroji could only tell the truth. Kudo Yuya shook his head helplessly and said, "How can you feel bored at a time like this? Isn't that a bit too much?"

Unlike the quiet of the Forest of Death, the Ninja Academy was unusually lively, as the first round of the Chunin Exams had already begun.

An hour ago, these people entered with great confidence, but then more and more people left looking dejected.

Even the captains of Konoha's four most prominent teams gathered together.

"Speaking of which, isn't it a bit too difficult for Ibi to be the examiner?"

Kurenai Yuhi, sitting where she was, felt somewhat surprised, as Ibiki's name was quite famous in Konoha.

"Compared to the first match, the second match seems even more outrageous!"

Sarutobi Asuma, standing to the side, had a different idea. The Chunin Exams had already begun, so they naturally knew the general content of the exams.

"However, with that guy around, the casualty rate should be lower."

Compared to the two's感慨 (feelings of emotion), Kakashi was much calmer. He felt that Class 7 should have no problem with the first exam.

As for the second round, with Hongzhi there watching over things, as long as they don't die on the spot, they can be saved.

Even if Class 7 is the worst, surely they shouldn't be so bad as to not even have a chance to run?

How could there possibly be something so obviously beyond the scope of the Chunin Exams?

The three's discussion did not affect the Chunin Exams, and the first exam, presided over by Ibiki, ended in the afternoon.

As things settled down there, the Forest of Death became busy, as it was the second and most difficult round of the Chunin Exams.

Although Ibixi's methods were exceptionally cruel, quite a few people still managed to pass the first level and reach the Forest of Death.

With a scream echoing from the Forest of Death, the second round of the Chunin Exams began.

In the Death Forest that followed, screams could be heard intermittently, but Hongzhi's side did not receive any wounded.

This is quite normal. After all, the Forest of Death isn't called that for nothing. Konoha will only go to search and rescue after the designated time has passed. Under such circumstances, any ninja who survives is lucky.

For Hongzhi, the mission was far from over, but for the shadow clone, it was a different story. Although he had promised not to disrupt Orochimaru's plan, Hongzhi still wanted to take advantage of the situation to gain some benefits.

For example, the cells and blood of the Vortex Clan.

On a large tree in the Forest of Death, a shadow clone appeared and then wandered around the forest. Since the shadow clone didn't know where Karin was, it naturally just wandered around.

However, the shadow clones were quite lucky; they hadn't gone far before they discovered Naruto Uzumaki, who was bound...

Although they were also members of the Uzumaki clan, it was clear that they weren't recruited by Hiroji. As for the scene of Team 7 being brutally beaten by Orochimaru, the shadow clones weren't interested.

He continued wandering from place to place, encountering both strong teams and some newbies.

Just as Hiroji was about to finish his patrol of the Forest of Death, he encountered a lone Karin.

After careful consideration, Hongzhi understood what had happened. Orochimaru had already made his move. If he remembered correctly, Orochimaru would use the Face-Disappearing Technique to steal the faces of the Grass Village ninjas and enter the Forest of Death.

Without much explanation, the shadow clone used the Flying Thunder God Technique to take her to the Root base and then locked her in a small dark room.

"Your life in Kusagakure probably isn't great. If you're willing to join me, at least you can avoid being sucked dry every day..."

The shadow clone threw a Konoha headband into the small dark room and then left, leaving Karin, who hadn't even reacted yet, questioning her existence in the small dark room.

When the shadow clone returned, it was carrying a blood-drawing device, along with a lot of blood-replenishing medicine and some food.

After drawing several vials of blood, the shadow clone used the Flying Thunder God Technique to go directly to the laboratory in the Land of Waves. After confirming that there were no impurities in Karin's blood, it immediately began the process of Naruto's stem cells absorbing and fusing with her.

If all goes well, the Uzumaki stem cells will be ready by the time the Chunin Exams are over, and then Hiroji will be able to receive the injection.

As for bloodline limits, they are completely unnecessary. It seems that the only bloodline limits of the Uzumaki clan, besides being bitten, are the chains in their bodies that can directly seal them.

For Hongzhi, it would be best if he had it, but if he didn't, it wouldn't affect anything, since Hongzhi's sealing technique was quite good.

If three thousand shadow clones simultaneously unleash the Four Symbols Seal, even if you are the Nine-Tails, you'll have to stay put.

As for the Ten-Tails, it's uncertain whether it will be effective.