After leaving the Akimichi Clan barbecue restaurant, Senya immediately headed for the Forest of Death.
Before leaving, Senya had already learned the location of Hinata's team from Kakashi.
They were currently undergoing special training in the Forest of Death in preparation for the Chunin Exams.
The Forest of Death was the most dangerous forest in Konoha, teeming with all kinds of strange poisonous insects and ferocious beasts.
Even many of Orochimaru's experimental specimens had originally been obtained from there.
Upon reaching the outskirts of the Forest of Death, Senya spread his Chakra outward. Before long, he sensed several familiar Chakra signatures nearby.
"Hinata, with the support of the Byakugan, your archery has now reached an extraordinary level."
"If you launched an attack from a kilometer away, even I might get hit."
"But you can't neglect the Hyuga Clan's traditional Gentle Fist either. Once a shinobi gets close, your bow and arrows will be difficult to use effectively."
Gekko Hayate, Hinata, Shino, and Kiba Inuzuka sat together beneath a thick tree trunk, resting beside a campfire.
Gekko Hayate had now advanced from the Chunin he once was to a Jonin, making him considerably stronger than the Special Jonin he had been in the original story.
Although his Transparent Release Bloodline Disease had yet to be completely cured, it had improved greatly with Orochimaru's help.
His unique Water Flow Sword technique, combined with his unique Transparent Release bloodline, had become renowned among Konoha's Jonin. His reputation was no weaker than Kakashi's had once been, earning him the title of Sword of Flowing Water.
A fierce gust swept past, carrying leaves in a whirlwind before them. Hayate instinctively gripped the ninja blade strapped to his back, his gaze wary.
But the next moment, he sheathed the blade that had been ready to