I'm drawing manga in Naruto

Apart from Tsunade, none of the other participants in the Chunin Exams were members of major clans. However, all of them together formed a powerful force and network of relationships with great potential. In addition, most of the nine were related to the Third Hokage, so there is a high probability that one of these nine will become a Kage.

Why do the people of Sunagakure carry these strange things on their backs?

"A gourd, a large fan, and something else that we simply don't know what it is... It's really strange."

"This Gaara looks really powerful."

The three people reading the comics chatted animatedly, each contributing a sentence.

Luming walked over listlessly, glanced at it, and after thinking for a moment, said, "It's a puppet, isn't it? His attire looks a lot like a puppeteer from Sunagakure."

"puppet?"

"So this is a puppet? No wonder it's wrapped in strips of cloth."

The three of them were stunned for a moment. They came from a clan that had books recording information about Sunagakure, so they had naturally heard of puppets.

However, from childhood to adulthood, no one had ever seen what a real puppet looked like.

"Akaba, I heard that their puppets can disguise themselves as humans, is that true?"

He asked curiously from the mountains.

"That's true. It's a ninjutsu similar to transformation, but the principle is different."

Akabane nodded.

He had witnessed this kind of disguise during his battles against the Sand Ninja.

However, due to limitations in puppet making and puppetry skills, the only person he has encountered so far who can control large puppets is the special Jonin Kinsuna. Small puppets cannot disguise themselves as ordinary people; at most, they can only disguise themselves as animals or children of the same size.

Inuzuka Ishi rubbed Iwamaru's arm and said enviously, "That's amazing. It's a pity I couldn't go to the Chunin Exams."

"The Chunin Exams are just a second battlefield; there's nothing to envy."

Akabane sighed softly.

The theory exam was one thing, but the second and third exams were like small battlefields where even if you were killed, you couldn't get revenge.

"Being able to participate in the Chunin Exams is already quite an achievement."

Yamanaka Tori said, "The first exam after the war ends, it would be even more remarkable if one could be promoted to Chunin in this exam."

After hearing this, Lu Ming glanced at Chi Yu, then leaned against the pillar of the comic book store without saying a word.

Promoted to Chunin?

The person in front of you is very likely to be one of them.

Are the Chunin Exams dangerous?

"Of course."

Akabane's expression turned solemn as he continued, "I will incorporate some of my thoughts on the Chunin Exams into the manga and write a summary."

So, does that mean the next part of the story will be about the Chunin Exams?

Akimichi Kazushige was holding a book in one hand and stuffing snacks into his mouth with the other, looking extremely busy.

"Just thinking about it is exciting..."

Inuzuka Ishi flipped to chapter 36 and saw a handsome character on the first page with no drawn pupils. He asked incredulously, "Is this character from the Hyuga family?"

"Really, he looks very handsome."

"Those eyes are unexpectedly cute."

"He's not handsome at all, and his eye rolls are really scary."

Inuzuka Ishi retorted loudly, and Iwamaru on his shoulder seemed to understand, nodding repeatedly.

“Tell me your story.”

Akabane became interested, pulled up a small stool and sat down, looking on with curiosity.

Pig, deer, and butterfly stood around with great interest, waiting to watch the drama unfold.

"Once we were on a mission, and Yan and I were on night watch. I got up in the middle of the night to pee, and then..."

As Inuzuka Ishi finished speaking, his body couldn't help but shudder.

After thinking for a moment, a picture came to mind—

Its eyes are all white, and its veins bulge when it uses the Byakugan.

These were the eyes that appeared in my line of sight when I was half-asleep at night...

Thinking of this, everyone's faces showed sympathy.

"Being a ninja is too miserable."

Kurama Unro muttered to himself with lingering fear, seemingly glad that he didn't have the talent to become a ninja.

"Wang Wang!"

Iwamaru barked twice, it was unclear who he was echoing.

Out of fear of being glared at, he quickly turned the page and read on to see what happened next in the Seventh Class storyline.

"This ninja with watermelon rind hair is hilarious... Uh, is this guy really that strong?"

Yamanaka was about to deliver a merciless taunt when he turned to the next page and saw the Watermelon Peel Ninja appear like the wind between Sasuke and the Chunin, blocking their attack.

That comical act was clearly a facade!

"By the way, have you guys forgotten that we came to invite Akabane to the party?"

Lu Ming sighed heavily.

It's because I'm on the same team as these people that I feel so tired and want to quit every day.

"Yeah, a party!"

Inuzuka Ishi suddenly realized he'd forgotten all about the party after seeing the manga.

"Barbecue! Barbecue!"

Akimichi Kazushige's eyes lit up whenever food was mentioned.

"Then let's bring some comics over. We can eat, chat, and read comics at the same time. Isn't that a good idea?"

As he spoke, Shan Zhong got up and went to the shelf to get a comic book.

After taking more than a dozen books in one go, he handed two thousand taels of silver to Anma Yunlang.

"Hey, I didn't say I was going."

Akabane said with a headache.

"What's the big deal? Let's all get together!"

Inuzuka Ishi dragged Akabane along, carrying several manga in his other hand, and headed towards the barbecue restaurant.

Helpless, Akabane could only call out from across the room, "Brother Yunlang, could you please tell my parents?"

"no problem."

Anma Yunlang smiled brightly.

Young Master Akabane's network of connections is expanding. Who knows, after attending this gathering, the Hyuga family might start buying his manga more often.

This is so great!

"Boss Yunlang, we're leaving."

Lu Ming breathed a sigh of relief and caught up with the others.

"Okay, I won't see you off."

Kurama Yunlang put the money into the cabinet and put twenty books back on it.

There aren't many barbecue restaurants in Konoha. When Akabane arrived there, he happened to see Orochimaru being dragged along the way.

The person who pulled him was Kurenai Yuhi.

Akabane and Orochimaru exchanged glances, each seeing the other's helplessness.

After their journey through the Land of Wind, the nine members experienced a virtual illusion and the Chunin Exams, forging a bond that bordered on camaraderie.

If we send someone other than the nine to search, Orochimaru might not be so accommodating.

"We're already this far, Shi, let go now."

Akabane broke free and then straightened his clothes.

Even if you stay at home, you have to maintain a good image when you go out. If you're dragged around the whole way when you come in, you'll have absolutely no image to speak of.

Quite coincidentally, Orochimaru did the same thing.

The two then exchanged another glance.

"You guys go in first, I'll go in with them later."

Lu Ming gestured for the others to go in first.

As someone who was also forcibly brought along, he felt that he had more in common with Akabane and Orochimaru.

Chapter 139 Borrowing Your Image

"You've really worked hard."

Akabane's words came from the bottom of his heart.

He didn't know how strong Akimichi Kazushige and Yamanaka Tori were, but they both seemed to have some issues with their personalities.

"no way."

Nara Shikamei sighed.

Since joining Konoha, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio have always stood together through thick and thin, and he had no choice in many things.

"come on."

Orochimaru had a thousand words to say, but only one was a word of encouragement.

He then went into the restaurant first.

Akabane followed them inside. This barbecue restaurant had recently opened and the interior was very new.

The venue isn't very big, but it's more than enough for a group of children.

After entering, Akabane found a corner spot.

The two sat down, and Lu Ming hid for a while before being pulled away by Shan Zhongqu.

At that moment, Orochimaru pulled a comic book out of his waist.

"Hey, this is a newly updated comic. Where did you get it?"

Akabane found it strange.

The comic book just arrived, and so far only Lu Ming and his three companions have been there.

"It was taken from the mountains."

Orochimaru smiled slightly and bent his arm behind his back.

He turned to the first page, glanced at it, and said, "I didn't expect it to be the Chunin Exams..."

"The plot came to me during the exam, so I drew it immediately after the exam."

Akabane said.

Orochimaru nodded and focused on reading.

He read it very carefully, without saying a word, until he turned to the last page before closing the book, a thoughtful look on his face.

Akabane drank his tea, not noticing his expression.

A few seconds later, Orochimaru's expression changed.

The more you study the Sharingan, the more you understand the power of these eyes.

Can physical techniques really achieve this effect?

Orochimaru wasn't skilled in taijutsu and hadn't studied it much, so he couldn't help but wonder, "Is this possible?"