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

Shikamaru, standing beside Muzan, twitched at the corner of his mouth upon hearing this.

Only Muzan could say something like that!

Temari and Kankuro watched Gaara nervously.

Are you angry again?

Seeing the bulging veins on Gaara's temples, Muzan clicked his tongue and said, "You have a really bad temper! Has no one ever taught you how to spell politeness?"

Gaara slowly clenched his fist.

“Ah,” Muzan shook his head, his tone devoid of apology: “I’m sorry, I forgot that no one taught you that.”

"Hahahahaha..."

Muzan's gloating laughter echoed in the stands.

Shikamaru: "..."

Fortunately, Muzan was strong enough, otherwise someone with such a terrible personality would have been killed, right?

"Gaara".

Temari suppressed her fear, reached out and grabbed Gaara's shoulder, lowering her voice: "No! We have to pass the Chunin Exams!"

Temari glared at Kankuro, who then grabbed Gaara's shoulder, reminding him, "Yes...yes, Gaara, don't forget...Lord Kazekage..."

Muzan watched Gaara forcefully suppress his killing intent and a smirk appeared on his lips.

With the last team entering the training ground, the second round of the Chunin Exams officially came to an end.

The training ground gates were closed, and genin participating in the Chunin Exams were no longer allowed to enter.

At the same time, Mitarashi Anko appeared in front of the stone sculpture of the Ninja Mark.

She glanced at the genin who had passed the exam: "Congratulations on passing the second exam!"

"For the third exam, Lord Amamiya will explain the rules to you!"

Mitarashi Azuko took a step back.

The genin in the stands descended the stairs and gathered in front of the stone sculpture of the ninja seal.

Kabuto stood in the crowd, his fingers twitching nervously.

Footsteps sounded, and appearing before everyone were not only Rei Amamiya, but also the various Jonin of Konoha.

Naruto's eyes lit up as he waved to Rei Amamiya and Kakashi, calling out, "Sister! Kakashi-sensei!"

Kakashi avoided Naruto's gaze, this conspicuous bag.

Rei Amamiya's gaze swept over the genin in front of him. Kabuto Yakushi had his head down, but his eyes couldn't help but look up.

Kabuto Yakushi never expected that in that one glance, he would meet Rei Amamiya's gaze.

Kabuto's heart clenched violently.

Rei Amamiya simply looked away indifferently.

It was as if he were a stranger.

Kabuto Yakushi's boiling blood cooled down instantly.

A hint of self-mockery flashed in his eyes.

Yes, isn't he a stranger to Rei Amamiya right now?

Muzan wasn't wrong...

"Before the third exam, you will have to pass a preliminary exam."

Only those who pass the preliminary exam can participate in the third exam.

Chapter 419 Muzan VS Kabuto Yakushi? ? ?

"Preliminary exam?"

Rei Amamiya's words were like a pebble dropped into calm water, creating ripples.

The genin below started chattering amongst themselves.

"The preliminary exam is decided by one-on-one battles. The winners advance to the third exam, while the losers are not eligible to participate in the third exam."

After Rei Amamiya finished speaking, the genin fell silent.

Sasuke frowned slightly, and the light in his eyes hardened.

He had to take the third exam no matter what!

Naruto stared intently at Rei Amamiya; he wouldn't let his sister lose face!

Muzan's gaze darted left and right, sweeping past the ninjas behind Rei Amamiya, searching for Orochimaru's figure.

He remembered that in the original storyline, Orochimaru at this point had become an ordinary ninja hiding in the shadows...

After searching around, Muzan couldn't find Orochimaru anywhere.

Muzan felt a blinding gaze coming from beside him.

He turned his head and saw Gaara staring intently at him from two meters away.

Muzan sneered and made a face at Gaara.

Gaara's forehead veins bulged instantly.

Kabuto lowered his eyes, trying his best to suppress the urge to look up at Rei Amamiya.

"I believe you all understand the significance of the third exam, so I won't elaborate."

"The third exam will be attended by lords and prominent figures from various countries. I hope you will strive to qualify for the third exam for the sake of your country, your village, and yourselves."

A smile appeared on Rei Amamiya's face.

The genin's eyes gleamed with excitement, and their faces were filled with fighting spirit.

"The preliminary exams are about to begin. There will be no time for you to rest. Anyone who is feeling unwell may withdraw from the competition."

Rei Amamiya reminded him.

There was no sound from the genin for a moment.

Kabuto raised his eyes and stared intently at Rei Amamiya in front of him.

He raised his hand: "I quit!"

Countless eyes fell on Kabuto Yakushi, including Rei Amamiya.

Rei Amamiya nodded.

After Amamiya Rei left, Kakashi frowned and his gaze fell on the genin in front of him.

This genin looks familiar.

A figure appeared in Kakashi's mind, and Kakashi's expression changed as his gaze fell on Rei Amamiya in front of him.

Rei Amamiya's face remained completely expressionless.

It was as if nothing had been discovered.

"You're actually quitting?"

Muzan's voice rang out, and Kabuto Yakushi, who was walking forward, paused.

He turned to look at Muzan.

Muzan smiled at him, but the smile was glaringly unpleasant to look at.

"I'm really looking forward to fighting you."

Muzan's exquisite face was full of innocence, but everyone could sense the provocation in his words.

"Muzan".

Rei Amamiya reminded everyone: "Don't interfere with other people's decisions."

Muzan smiled maliciously and shrugged: "Okay, it seems you also think he will lose."

Kabuto Yakushi could no longer take another step. His gaze swept towards Rei Amamiya, but Rei Amamiya was only looking at Muzan.

"I misspoke just now."

Kabuto slowly retreated and returned to the group: "I think I'll continue with the preliminary exam."

Rei Amamiya asked, "Does anyone want to quit?"

No one answered.

Rei Amamiya nodded and looked at Hayate Gekko standing to the side: "The rest is up to you."

Moonlight Gale nodded: "Yes."

Rei Amamiya stepped back, and Hayate Gekko stood in front of the genin. He cleared his throat, his brows furrowed slightly, and before he could utter a sound, he coughed.

After coughing for a while, he finally spoke: "There are twenty people in the preliminary exam. Ten will be eliminated, and the remaining ten will advance to the third exam... cough cough cough..."

Moonlight Gale forcefully suppressed the itch in his throat and continued, "I am the examiner for this preliminary exam. There are no rules in this preliminary exam; it's a one-on-one battle until one side surrenders or dies... cough cough..."

His eyes were devoid of warmth, and his voice carried a strong warning: "So if you don't want to die, you'd better admit defeat."

Moonlight Gale turned and pointed to the electronic bulletin board embedded high on the wall behind him: "Your opponent will be determined by it."

As Moonlight Gale finished speaking, the names of the genin who had passed the second exam quickly flashed on the electronic bulletin board.

One minute later, two names appeared on it.

Kibutsuji Muzan VS Yakushi Kabuto!

Naruto's eyes widened as he looked at Muzan beside him.

What a coincidence!

Sasuke frowned as well.

Sakura's gaze fell on the electronic bulletin board, a look of confusion flashing in her eyes.

Muzan feigned surprise, raising an eyebrow and exclaiming, "What a coincidence!"

He looked at the medicine man Kabuto beside him.

The pharmacist smirked coldly.

It is indeed a coincidence.

A smile appeared on Muzan's face as he looked at Kabuto Yakushi: "Looks like it was destined!"

Kabuto stared at him without saying a word.

Kakashi was startled when he saw the name on the electronic bulletin board.

What a coincidence!

Muzan crossed his arms. There are no coincidences in this world. It's either fate or someone is manipulating things.

A flicker of surprise crossed Hayate Gekko's face. He turned to Kabuto Yakushi and Muzan and said, "Please come forward, you two. The rest of you, please move to the stands."

"Muzan..."

Naruto was a little worried.

Sakura placed her hand on Naruto's shoulder: "Naruto, don't worry."

Her gaze fell on Muzan.

Muzan clearly didn't take the other party seriously at all.

Naruto and his friends went up to the stands, and Naruto leaned on the railing, carefully watching what was below.

Kakashi appeared behind them.

"Kakashi-sensei."

Sakura shouted.

Kakashi ruffled Sakura's hair, then his gaze fell on Muzan.

"The match begins."