Konoha Destruction Plan I

"Sensei Kakashi, how do you obtain the Summoning Technique?" Sasuke asked. He greatly admired the technique. It could summon contracted Summoning Animals to deliver messages, scout enemies, move quickly, and fight; its uses were extremely broad. Just look at Jiraiya—he was a master of the Summoning Technique and the ninja who used toads the most.

"The Summoning Technique? Why are you thinking about the Summoning Technique again?" Kakashi had a bit of a headache. Sasuke learned far too quickly, basically mastering anything after being taught once. He had no idea Sasuke possessed photographic memory and had awakened his Sharingan to Four-Tomoe. How could he not learn quickly? Besides, his Chakra control was excellent, so he basically mastered any ninjutsu as soon as he learned it.

"When I fought Orochimaru, his first attack was a giant snake. It disappeared after being hit by my Giant Shuriken. And I've read a lot about it—the Summoning Technique has an extremely wide range of applications, so I want to learn it."

"Mm, the Summoning Technique is generally passed down from one generation to the next. If you want to learn it, I can pass my Summoning Technique on to you. But my Summoning Animals aren't large combat summons. They're better at tracking and sneak attacks."

"Oh, then how would I find a large Summoning Animal?"

"That's rather dangerous. I don't recommend it, but I can tell you anyway. You need to understand the risks involved. You use your own blood to perform the Summoning Technique, but if you haven't formed a contract, the technique becomes reversed, and you'll be summoned into another space. As for where, I don't know. Of course, the summoning is connected to your Chakra. If the Summoning Animals there are willing to form a contract with you, then you'll have a Summoning Animal. But the greatest danger is that if the Summoning Animals there are too violent, they may very well attack you. The chances of that are high. Not every Summoning Animal is willing to form a contract with a ninja." Sasuke finally understood how to find a Summoning Animal. But was this really just leaving it to fate? Whatever he found was what he got? No wonder some Summoning Animals were so powerful while others were so weak. Fate, huh???

Sasuke's special training remained at maximum intensity, and he gradually adapted to his current weights. Only in the final few days did Kakashi make him stop, having him do only simple training every day until the time for the final examination arrived. This time, Sasuke and Gaara had been arranged as the last match. No one knew why. They should originally have been in the second match. It was probably Orochimaru's request. Having disguised himself as the Kazekage and come to Konoha, such a small request would not be refused.

Naturally, Sasuke would not be late. He wasn't like Kakashi, who was late for everything. He arrived at the arena early in the morning, where Naruto and Sakura were already present.

"Hey, Sasuke, how's your training going? I'm really strong now!" Naruto shouted impatiently. Sasuke knew exactly what Naruto's training had been like. If he summoned Gamabunta, Sasuke might as well surrender. There would be no point in fighting; fighting would only mean getting beaten up.

"Whether you're strong or not can wait. Defeat your opponent first." Naruto and Neji's battle was still the first match. No matter how he looked at it, this arrangement seemed like the Third Hokage's handiwork. Was he having Naruto defeat the genius?

The arrogant guy from Otogakure indeed had not come. He was probably taken out by Gaara. Only eight people remained now, just enough for one-on-one battles: five from Konoha and three from Sunagakure. This was the strength of the five great ninja villages. The smaller villages had not made it into the final examination at all. The display of force was more than sufficient.

Examiner Shiranui Genma arrived at the center of the field. The Third Hokage gave a speech, then announced the start of the examination. Shiranui Genma had appeared very few times in the anime, basically as a high-level extra, but anyone who underestimated him would suffer for it. As one of the Fourth Hokage's guards, his strength could not be underestimated. However, Sasuke knew nothing about his ninjutsu. It had not appeared in the anime, and he had never seen it in this world either.

"First match: Konoha Genin Naruto versus Konoha Genin Hyuga Neji. Both contestants, please enter the field." With Shiranui Genma's voice, the first match officially began. Sasuke remembered this match clearly, so he did not pay much attention to it. It was basically the same as in the anime, so he began observing the surroundings instead. Many masked Anbu were scattered around the stands. Some of them were surely members of hostile forces. Hayate Gekko had not been killed, because patrols were conducted in squads every night. It seemed he had changed some things. He just did not know whether he could change the Third Hokage's fate as well.

Yakushi Kabuto had not assassinated him, so his identity had not been exposed yet. Then where was he? Sasuke began searching for Yakushi Kabuto. This man made Sasuke wary as well. Sasuke might not lose to him in a direct fight, but his Medical Ninjutsu was too good. With his help, Orochimaru was like a tiger with wings. It would be great if he could take him out.

The first match ended, and the result had not changed. Naruto was still lively and bouncing around after the battle. What an enviable constitution. If only he had transmigrated as Naruto—fed one person and the whole family was fed, with enough Chakra to explode. Sigh!

Naruto ran back to the stands. "Sasuke, don't lose. I'm still waiting to face you in the finals!" Sasuke said nothing and merely nodded. The two of them had no chance of facing each other. Still, before Naruto left the village, Sasuke wanted to fight him once.

The next two battles also did not deviate from the original course. Although Shikamaru lost, his high intelligence still produced an exciting match. Kankuro chose to forfeit in order not to reveal his trump card. Next, it was Sasuke's turn.

"Fourth match: Konoha Genin Uchiha Sasuke versus Sunagakure Genin Gaara. Both contestants, please enter the field." After Shiranui Genma's announcement, Sasuke did not take the stairs. Instead, he ran down the wall from the raised platform. Gaara simply leaped down. Sasuke did not jump because the weights on his body were too heavy.

"I've waited a long time. I can finally fight you." Before the examiner could announce the start, Gaara spoke impatiently.

Sasuke said nothing. He simply stood there quietly, waiting for Shiranui Genma to announce the start of the match.

The people in the stands began discussing among themselves, as did the high-ranking officials and nobles from various places. They had all heard that Uchiha Sasuke was the genius among this year's graduates and the last member of the Uchiha Clan. Orochimaru, disguised as the Kazekage, was also watching intently. His previous battle with Sasuke had been too brief, and because Sasuke had worn Sunglasses, he did not know whether Sasuke had awakened his eyes. This time, he hoped to observe carefully.