Cos Wuzan, was stabbed ten times by Heize at the beginning

Even if Muzan causes trouble, he's still just a child.

If you really asked him to come up with the tenth question, how could he possibly come up with it?

So I decided to use the information I recently heard from Rei Amamiya as the topic.

A knowing glint flashed in Ibiki Morino's eyes.

Since that's the case, there's nothing to doubt.

He had previously thought...

Ibiki Morino looked at Rei Amamiya in front of him and put aside the guesses in his mind.

Lady Amamiya is the future Hokage of Konoha. How could her children, who inherited her bloodline, possibly be associated with the Eternal Bliss Cult?

"Then the next exam..."

Ibiki Morino tentatively spoke.

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke first, a kind smile on his face, and said to Ibiki Morino, "Let him be. He didn't break any rules or order in the exam anyway."

Ibiki Morino nodded: "I understand, Hokage-sama."

the other side.

The Forest of Death.

Muzan stared intently at Mitarashi Anko, who was standing in front of him.

"Muzan, do you know the examiner for the second exam?"

Seeing that Muzan's gaze hadn't moved, Sakura couldn't help but ask curiously.

Muzan shook his head: "I don't know him."

it's fine.

You'll get to know each other very soon.

"Rookies, I am your examiner for the second exam—Mitarashi Anko!"

Red Bean's loud voice reached the ears of all the genin.

Her gaze swept excitedly over the 22 genin who had passed the first exam.

"Behind me lies the second testing ground for this Chunin Exams—the Forest of Death!"

Hongdou's lips slowly curved into a smile.

"You'll find out why this place is called the Forest of Death once you go inside."

The wicked smile on her face made Naruto's lips droop slightly.

"You'll find out why this place is called the Forest of Death once you go inside."

Naruto wiggled his butt, mimicking Anko's words.

Muzan, who was standing next to Naruto, was caught off guard and was teased by Naruto.

He looked at Naruto with his lips slightly parted.

Sakura and Sasuke tacitly distanced themselves from Naruto.

That's so embarrassing.

A gust of wind swept past Muzan.

Naruto's body froze on the spot.

The kunai that was originally aimed at his cheek stopped steadily in front of him.

Muzan gripped the handle of the kunai and moved its tip away.

He examined Naruto's face closely; there wasn't a single scar.

Seeing this, he nodded in satisfaction.

Anko's gaze fell on Muzan.

Looking at that familiar face, Hongdou's smile grew even brighter.

Naruto stood there, touching his face, still shaken.

"Listen up, all of you!"

"The rules for the second exam!"

Hongdou looked around and a cold smile appeared on her face.

"Candidates must form groups of three and arrive at the central tower within five days with the scrolls representing 'Heaven' and 'Earth' to pass the exam!"

"Each group needs to collect a scroll before entering the Forest of Death."

"One scroll per group. Whether the scroll represents heaven or earth is something only you yourselves know. As for the other scroll needed to pass the exam..."

Hongdou's voice trailed off maliciously.

Sakura's expression was solemn as she whispered in Muzan's ear, "To collect both the Heaven and Earth Scrolls, we have to steal other people's scrolls, and others will also try to steal ours."

"Moreover, the Death Forest is teeming with poisonous insects and natural traps. We not only need to be wary of other teams, but also be alert to the poisonous insects and ferocious beasts in the Death Forest..."

Sakura gazed at the dark, deathly forest before her, as if she could feel the chill emanating from it.

"You'll need to sign this before entering the Forest of Death!"

A piece of paper appeared in Hongdou's hand.

Sakura narrowed her eyes and read aloud the contents of the paper: "A life-or-death pact..."

Her pupils contracted.

Red Bean's voice followed: "This is a life-or-death agreement. Once you enter the Forest of Death, you may not be able to come out alive. All genin who decide to enter the Forest of Death must sign a life-or-death agreement!"

Seeing the change in the expressions of these genin, Anko said with a hint of smugness, "Of course, you can also choose to withdraw from the exam now!"

The life-or-death pact was given to every genin. After Muzan signed his name on it, he looked at Naruto beside him.

Naruto wrote down his name without hesitation.

Even though he was afraid, he wouldn't give up.

The word "give up" does not exist in Naruto Uzumaki's dictionary.

He submitted a life-or-death agreement and received the scroll.

Each team was assigned to a different entrance to the Death Forest by the examiners of the second exam.

The number 42 was written in red paint on the iron mesh in front of Muzan and the others. The dried paint clung to the mesh like fresh blood.

Naruto kept punching the air.

"I'll show them what Naruto Uzumaki is all about!"

Sakura and Sasuke both kept their distance from Naruto.

Only Muzan doesn't dislike Naruto.

Anko, standing not far away, stared at Naruto as if he were an idiot.

"The exam begins!"

As Anko finished speaking, the iron gate in front of Muzan and the others opened.

Muzan withdrew his gaze from Anko.

No rush, Orochimaru will create an opportunity for him to absorb Anko's chakra.

As long as Anko is within the Forest of Death's range, he can absorb Anko's chakra!

May the red bean's chakra be as delicious as her name!

"It's so dark in here!"

Upon entering the outer edge of the Death Forest, towering trees completely blocked out the light.

The lush tree canopies were tightly packed together, like a layer of green velvet covering the entire sky.

It was midday with the sun shining brightly, but in the Death Forest, it already felt like dusk before nightfall.

Beside Naruto, a venomous snake coiled around a tree branch, its vertical pupils sweeping over them.

Naruto was startled, and after realizing what was happening, he kept his distance from the poisonous snake.

"Ahhhh!"

The screams were suddenly carried to Naruto and his friends by the winds raging through the Death Forest.

Sakura and Naruto rubbed the goosebumps on their arms.

Sasuke observed his surroundings with a serious expression.

Muzan stood there, looking at the big tree in front of him and the hollowed-out tree hole beneath it.

"I need to pee."

Naruto scratched the back of his head.

Sakura: "..."

Naruto asked Muzan beside him, "Muzan, do you want to pee?"

Muzan shook his head: "I don't want to."

He doesn't even need to urinate.

Naruto gave a disappointed "Oh".

The faces of the genin who participated in the Chunin Exams kept flashing through Muzan's mind.

Finally, a red-haired figure appeared in Muzan's mind.

Let's split up!

Muzan spoke to Sasuke and Sakura.

Sasuke frowned, and Sakura immediately said, "Muzan, it will be dangerous to split up here!"

Muzan pointed to himself: "I'll act alone."

Make things easier!

Chapter 409 Who said I didn't awaken Wood Release? ?

"It's more dangerous for you to act alone!"

Worry appeared in Sakura's eyes.

She knew Muzan was very strong, but the Forest of Death was full of dangers.

"What do you mean, acting alone?"

Naruto emerged from the bushes after urinating.

He had a bright smile on his face.

It was no different from usual.

Sakura: "..."

Naruto stopped being scared so quickly?

"Hey, what were you guys talking about just now?"

Naruto walked towards Muzan and the others.

Suddenly, he stopped walking.

A blank look appeared on his face, and slowly, his face turned red, and he frantically scratched his throat with both hands.

His mouth opened wider and wider, and a pale pink camellia suddenly grew out of his mouth.

His face gradually returned to its original appearance under Muzan's gaze.

But the flowers continued to grow.

The camellia grew larger and larger, gradually covering his face, his head, his upper body... until his entire body.