radicalducati Chapter 151 Hiruzen Sarutobi's Joy: Konoha Has Grown Stronger Again! Tsunade Teaches Another Ta
Chapter 151 Hiruzen Sarutobi's Joy: Konoha Has Grown Stronger Again! Tsunade Teaches Another Ta
Chapter 151 Hiruzen Sarutobi's Joy: Konoha Has Grown Stronger Again! Tsunade Teaches Another Taijutsu: Painful Heaven Kick!
With that thought, Orochimaru's figure flickered and he completely disappeared from the spot.
And at this very moment.
Outside the examination hall.
Mitarashi Anko, who had rushed over, looked at the three corpses in front of her with a grim expression: "There's no mistake, it was his ninjutsu. How could he be here?"
"Where are their original photos and information? Show them to me quickly."
"Here."
Someone hurriedly handed over her identification information, causing Mitarashi Anko's pupils to shrink sharply. She quickly said, "Go and inform the Hokage immediately, requesting support from two teams of Anbu. I'll go in now. As for the candidates who have already passed, ignore them. Immediately notify all the examiners to block the competition venue."
With that, Mitarashi Anko rushed into the examination room.
"What's wrong with Lady Red Bean?"
"Something terrible has happened! Go and inform the Hokage immediately!"
"It's definitely not a small matter that requires the deployment of secret agents."
Upon hearing Hongdou's words, the examiners present exchanged bewildered glances.
Without hesitation, they quickly left the spot while discussing their conversation and headed straight for the Hokage's office.
Meanwhile, Mitarashi Anko, who rushed into the forest, searched rapidly with a serious expression.
"It's still afternoon, so as long as we find it, there shouldn't be a big problem. But if we can't find it, once the sun sets, it will be a real mess."
"But why did Orochimaru suddenly appear here? What does he want?"
"call out!"
Just then, a strange whooshing sound came from the air, carrying a chilling aura.
Hongdou's heart tightened, and she reacted instantly, leaping to the side to dodge the sudden attack.
"Hiss."
With a low hiss, a huge snake suddenly darted out from the shadows, lunging at Hongdou like an arrow, its gaping maw revealing menacing fangs as it charged straight at her.
Orochimaru?!
Upon seeing the snake suddenly appear, Anko's pupils contracted sharply. She instantly drew her kunai and nimbly dodged the snake's attack.
Immediately afterwards, he kicked the snake's body.
"Bang!"
The giant snake was struck hard, but it showed no sign of retreating. Instead, it lunged at Hongdou even more fiercely.
"As expected of Orochimaru!"
Hongdou's heart sank suddenly.
How come Orochimaru found me before I even found him?
"Hehehe, Red Bean, it seems you haven't completely forgotten me."
The next second, a familiar yet cold voice rang out from behind Anko, causing her to turn around abruptly and instantly see Orochimaru standing not far away with an evil smile on his face.
Orochimaru!
The moment Anko saw Orochimaru, her eyes sharpened instantly, and she charged at him without hesitation, her kunai aimed straight for his heart.
"hehe."
Faced with Anko's swift attack, Orochimaru simply smiled contemptuously, subtly shifting his body to nimbly dodge her attack.
At the same time, Orochimaru's hand shot out like lightning, grabbed Anko's wrist, and twisted it forcefully.
"what!"
Red Bean cried out in pain as the kunai slipped from her hand in an instant.
Orochimaru's eyes were cold, and the eerie smile still lingered on his lips. He suddenly exerted force and slapped Anko's shoulder hard.
"Bang!"
The immense force instantly sent Hongdou flying, like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into a large tree behind her with a dull thud.
"Well"
Hongdou felt a sharp pain in her chest, a metallic taste rose in her throat, and blood almost gushed from her mouth.
Despite the pain, Mitarashi Anko managed to sit up, her eyes fixed on Orochimaru: "Why did you come here?"
"You're still so weak, Red Bean."
Orochimaru shook his head slightly and said, "Back when you were learning ninjutsu from me, it seems you didn't learn anything truly useful."
Upon hearing Orochimaru's words, Mitarashi Anko's expression turned grim: "You suddenly came to Konoha, you wouldn't be planning to assassinate the Hokage, would you?"
Although she knew she was no match for Orochimaru, she would never give in easily.
"How could that be? I only have a few people, how could I possibly handle it?"
Orochimaru casually peeled off the human skin from his face, shook his head and said, "The Chunin Exams are here. I was just preparing to bring some promising talents. I didn't come for nothing. He already has the same cursed seal as you. I really want that child."
As Orochimaru spoke, he glanced at the cursed mark on Mitarashi Anko's neck, causing Anko's expression to change drastically: "You've already planted one?"
"You're being reckless! You'll kill someone."
"But there's also a one in ten chance of surviving, maybe even living a good life like you."
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes and chuckled, "No, you are completely different. He is a descendant of the Uchiha clan, and he is also good-looking. He is definitely an ideal successor. If he can survive, that will be interesting."
"So, you mustn't stop the Chunin Exams."
"Our ninja village has also sent three ninjas, so let's have a good time! If you spoil my fun, I'll destroy Konoha!"
With that, Orochimaru's figure merged into the tree beneath him and disappeared completely.
Damn it.
Upon hearing this, Mitarashi Anko's face turned extremely ugly.
"No, I have to go to the Hokage's office in person."
Mitarashi Anko staggered to her feet and quickly moved toward the Hokage's office.
However, not long after they moved, they saw ANBU ninjas arrive.
"The Third Hokage sent us to pick you up."
"Thank goodness, you're alright."
When the two ANBU ninjas who had quickly arrived saw Mitarashi Anko, they breathed a sigh of relief: "We were worried something had happened to you."
"It's alright. What did the Third Hokage say?"
As Hongdou walked, she said in a deep voice, "I saw Orochimaru."
"Just as the Third Generation Lord guessed."
Upon hearing this, the two ANBU ninja whispered, "The Third Hokage also said it might be Orochimaru, and sure enough..."
"Let's go to the Third Hokage's place first."
With that, the two Anbu ninjas led Mitarashi Anko straight to the Hokage's office.
"You've come, Red Bean."
Seeing Mitarashi Anko walk in, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at her hand clutching her neck and asked, "How are you? Does the cursed seal still hurt? Do you need me to reinforce it?"
"No, no need."
Mitarashi Anko shook her head and said, "That guy didn't really trigger my cursed seal. I need to report Orochimaru's situation to you, Third Hokage."
Then he told the Third Hokage everything he had just discussed with Orochimaru.
"This is one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha, and he's actually here for the Chunin Exams?"
"Even the Anbu don't dare to touch him. He's listed as a rogue ninja in the S-rank rogue ninja handbook, but wasn't he supposed to be dead? How come he's reappeared?"
"I think it would be better if we canceled the Chunin Exams."
After hearing Mitarashi Anko's words, the ANBU ninja next to her immediately spoke with a serious expression.
"It's for Sasuke."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed softly and said, "Another cursed seal has been placed on this child."
"Lord Hokage."
At that moment, another ANBU ninja walked in and whispered, "Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno have also entered the tower and become the second team to pass the test. The scroll hasn't been opened yet."
"What!?"
"How can they be so fast?"
"Wasn't it said that Orochimaru had already placed a cursed seal on Sasuke Uchiha? He shouldn't be able to use his power, so how could he have collected the scrolls and entered the tower so quickly?"
Upon hearing this, the pupils of the several ANBU ninjas present contracted sharply.
Mitarashi Anko, in particular, was extremely surprised.
You should know that she encountered Orochimaru as soon as she entered the examination room.
This means that Orochimaru has already planted the cursed seal.
But now, Naruto and his friends have passed through the tower?
How did you do that?
"So, after Naruto and the others encountered Orochimaru, and Sasuke was given the cursed seal, they obtained the scroll and went to the tower?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned deeply: "Orochimaru just planted a cursed seal and left?"
This is not in Orochimaru's style.
"Uchiha Sasuke did indeed fall into a coma due to the cursed seal and has been placed in a hospital where he is currently being cared for by medical ninjas."
The ANBU ninja continued to report: "I have already sent someone to inform Jonin Kakashi."
"Yes, Kakashi should take good care of Sasuke. The Chunin Exams cannot be canceled."
Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly said, "Also, mobilize the rest of our forces and tighten martial law again. I suspect Orochimaru is still hiding in Konoha and won't leave. We must ensure the safety of the examinees."
"yes!"
Upon hearing this, the ANBU ninja nodded.
"Oh, right, Hokage-sama, there's something else. A third team might arrive at the tower soon."
Suddenly, the ANBU ninja thought of something and whispered, "On my way here, I saw that the team led by Jonin Might Guy was also approaching the tower. Judging from their appearance, they seem to have collected the scrolls as well. They should have arrived at the tower by now."
"Is it Neji's group from the Hyuga branch family?"
"The Byakugan is that advantageous? It's not like no Hyuga clan members have participated before, but the fastest record so far is over four hours."
"They must be students who graduated last year."
Upon hearing this, the ANBU ninjas present were all taken aback.
Even back then, it wasn't so easy for them to collect the complete scroll and reach the tower.
How much time has passed since then?
In less than three hours, three teams had entered the tower, almost all of them freshmen.
"OK."
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled broadly: "If we count them this way, nine people have already broken the record, and they are all students who graduated this year or last year."
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but feel joy upon hearing this news.
This means that with the appearance of at least five Jonin, Konoha has become even stronger.
Kurenai Yuhi's team and Might Guy's team make six.
Even excluding Tenten and Might Guy, who lack ninjutsu talent but are proficient in taijutsu, these two Chunin are still quite good.
There's also Naruto from Kakashi's team, at least six of them.
This doesn't even include Asuma's team.
"It's incredible. Even in the previous Chunin Exams, we didn't have this many promising talents."
"This time, both the main family and the branch family of the Hyuga clan have members, meaning the Hyuga clan now has at least two more Jonin."
"It also includes another child who has been training with Hiashi Hyuga. That child's talent seems to be even better than Hinata's, and he is personally taught by the Hiashi clan head."
"The Nara clan children under Jonin Asuma's command will definitely pass the test as well, with at least one Jonin and two Chunin."
Even the ANBU ninjas present all showed joy on their faces.
Because of so many talented new generations, it is very likely that they will become their companions in the future.
The Hokage will definitely arrange for these people to gradually enter the Anbu.
Now they can "snatch" people upfront.
"Yes, what you need to do now is to establish martial law and keep a close eye on Orochimaru's movements."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said, "The second Chunin Exams will last for five days. This is only the first day, there are still four days left. Everyone must pay close attention."
"yes!"
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, the Anbu ninjas present nodded.
They then went down to get busy one by one.
After recovering, Mitarashi Anko bid farewell to the Third Hokage and returned to the tower.
After everyone left, Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up the documents on the table and squinted as he pondered.
Among the documents he picked up were those concerning Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, and Shino Aburame.
"The Hyuga clan."
Thinking of the two members of the Hyuga clan who had broken records one after another, Hiruzen Sarutobi puffed on his cigarette and fell into deep thought.
The fact that the Hyuga clan's main and branch families have gained another Jonin is undoubtedly a good thing for Konoha, but it also has some drawbacks.
After all, the main family still has a treasure like Hyuga Hanabi.
Currently, among the ninja clans of Konoha, the Hyuga clan is already quite large.
If there were three more Jonin.
One of them was a Jonin from a branch family who was bound to the main family.
Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned deeply.
And at this very moment.
the other side.
Hinata, who had already returned to her family, did not see Hinata Hanabi.
Upon learning that Hinata Hyuga had gone to Lin Mo's place, Hinata Hyuga rushed over without hesitation.
However, upon arrival, they saw Shizune, Tsunade, and Hyuga Hanabi in the backyard.
"Tsunade-sama!"
Hinata Hyuga was stunned as she watched Tsunade instructing Hanabi Hyuga.
What are you doing here, Lady Tsunade?
And he was even pointing out the fireworks.
Hyuga Hanabi also saw Hinata and looked surprised: "Sister, weren't you participating in the Chunin Exams? Why are you out now?"
She learned from her father that the second part of the Chunin Exams was a five-day survival trial.
Why did you come over this afternoon, sister?
Even if they were to be eliminated, it couldn't be this fast.
"Um?"
Shizune also saw Hinata arrive and looked surprised.
Isn't today the Chunin Exams?
Why did you come out?
"Hmm, there's a lot of chakra in my body."
Tsunade scrutinized Hinata Hyuga with a slightly strange expression.
How many jars did this kid open?
"Lady Tsunade."
At this moment, Hinata bowed very seriously to Tsunade in greeting.
"Hello, little girl from the Hyuga family."
Tsunade nodded and said, "Your sister has good talent."
She had originally wondered how long it would take for Hinata Hanabi to learn Super Strength.
In just one afternoon, he had already learned it and was gradually becoming proficient, which made her admire his talent.
"Sister, Lady Tsunade wants to take me as her disciple."
Hinata Hanabi said excitedly, "I've learned one of the abilities that Lady Tsunade taught me. I'll tell my father about it when I get home tonight."
"Lady Tsunade wants to take you as her disciple?"
Upon hearing this, Hinata Hyuga was immediately surprised and subconsciously glanced at Tsunade.
really?
This is one of the legendary Sannin.
"Um."
Seeing Hinata's gaze, Tsunade nodded: "I will personally speak to the Hiashi clan chief about this matter. If the Hiashi clan chief agrees, Hanabi will become my disciple."
"I will go back now and tell my father the news."
Upon receiving Tsunade's approval, Hinata Hyuga was overjoyed and immediately turned and left.
He even used Wind Release chakra, attaching it to his feet to increase his speed.
Hinata Hyuga felt she had to tell her father the good news as soon as possible, since it concerned her younger sister's teacher.
My father will definitely agree.
"This child is too fast."
Shizune was astonished to see Hinata Hyuga run away immediately.
"I didn't expect that either."
Tsunade rubbed her temples.
She was also thinking of asking Hinata how many jars she had opened, what interesting things she had found, and perhaps giving Hinata some pointers.
Unexpectedly, Hinata ran away.
"But it seems your sister cares about you a lot."
The next second, Tsunade looked at Hyuga Hanabi and said with a smile, "I heard that you are being groomed as the heir of the main family, so your older sister, as the eldest daughter, has lost her position as heir."
"My sister doesn't care about that."
Hearing Tsunade's words, Hyuga Hanabi shook her head and said softly, "My sister is very good to me and has always taken good care of me. My relationship with my sister is also very good."
"When Hanabi grows up, she'll protect her older sister too!"
"Um."
Seeing how earnestly the fireworks were being made, Tsunade nodded in even greater satisfaction.
In the short time she had been with Hanabi, she became more and more satisfied with her.
She accepted this disciple.
Even if Hiashi Hyuga disagrees, it won't stop him from teaching Hanabi.
"Now that you've mastered the super strength, the next step is to practice it. I'll also teach you another trick."
Tsunade called out to Hyuga Hanabi, who listened with wide eyes.
Are there new moves to learn?
"This is a taijutsu technique I developed, which gathers chakra in my feet to unleash powerful destructive force."
Tsunade chuckled, "As long as you stomp heavily on the ground, you can unleash the power to split the earth. In this way, combined with your superhuman strength, your close-range abilities will be greatly enhanced. In addition, with your ranged abilities, you won't have any weaknesses."
"Huh?"
Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Hyuga Hanabi exclaimed in surprise, "Taijutsu?"
What she lacks most right now is physical skills.
"Take off your shoes first."
Tsunade then gestured for Hanabi to take off her shoes, saying, "Wearing these shoes isn't good for your training, and they'll easily get damaged."
She already knew that Hinata Hanabi's shoes also came from a jar.
And it's not just any ordinary thing.
(End of this chapter)