Chunin Exam, an important occasion for major ninja countries to observe each other's comprehensive strength, especially the quality of the new generation of ninjas.
It is held twice a year in different villages, once in the first half of the year and once in the second half of the year.
Although it was nominally an exam, it was actually a battlefield where genin fought against each other.
Everyone who participates in Chunin Exam must have the awareness to participate in a small war. More than 90% of them will be eliminated before entering the finals, and nearly one-third to half will die in the cruel actual combat.
Because of this, when each village sends genin to participate in Chunin Exam, they will either send the strongest genin elite in the village to try to nip the geniuses of other villages in the cradle, or they will directly send a few cannon fodder to deal with the problem, and the leading teacher will secretly observe which targets are worth focusing on.
Therefore, as the day of Konoha's Chuunin Exams approaches day by day, a large number of Genin finally know the news.
All of a sudden, these boys and girls who had just graduated from the Ninja Academy enthusiastically signed up to participate, imagining that they could stand out in this fierce competition and be the first to complete the promotion ahead of their classmates.
The jounin who led the team had no intention of stopping it, but instead secretly fueled the situation.
After all, this Chunin Exam was held by Konoha. In addition, there are a large number of genin in this generation who have blood inheritance limits or are in control of Secret Family Technique. They have reason to believe that their disciples can achieve good results in this exam.
And it doesn't matter if you are eliminated, at least you can gain some experience in fighting against ninjas from other villages.
No one realized that a huge conspiracy had shrouded this seemingly prosperous and peaceful village.
Of course, Neji Hyuga, who had agreed to join Allen's small team and was secretly preparing to rebel against the village, was obviously not among them.
Right now, he was at the place where Team Three trained daily, his hands flying up and down and forming seals at an extremely fast speed.
The moment the last seal was completed, the originally fair skin all over his body instantly turned dark brown, and a large amount of earth-attribute Chakra hardened the skin, thus creating an effect of simultaneously enhancing attack and defense.
There is no doubt that this jutsu was inspired by Allen from B-Class Ninjutsu Earth Spear, and then with the help of Red Dragon, he transformed it into a ninjutsu that ordinary ninjas can learn.
With this ninjutsu, combined with Gentle Fist and Byakugan, Neji's already powerful taijutsu was instantly greatly enhanced.
Especially the destructive power!
One blow can often break the opponent's bones and tendons, rupture the opponent's internal organs instantly, and start bleeding profusely inside the body.
Coupled with Gentle Fist to release the destructive Chakra into the enemy's body, even Might Guy now dare not easily accept the attack of his most outstanding disciple.
No hesitation!
After completing the Earth Release hardening of the whole body, Neji quickly began daily unshakable physical training.
Along with Gentle Fist's highly ornamental and graceful movements, the area within ten meters with him as the center has become an absolute area that cannot be approached.
Everything within this realm, whether it is flowers, plants, trees, stones, or soil, is surrounded by the cold wind. Even the leaves falling from the top of the head will be instantly torn apart by the terrifying wind.
Seeing this improved physical technique that combined the dual characteristics of Steel Fist and Gentle Fist, Rock Lee showed an expression of joy and envy on his face. "Neji is truly a genius! He has easily accomplished something that I will never be able to do."
"Yes! Don't you think this guy looks more and more like Allen?"
Tenten nodded slightly, while not forgetting to fiddle with a thick and long metal pipe.
If Allen were here, he would definitely shout "fuck" in his heart.
Because this tube is very similar to RPG Rocket Launcher in both appearance and actual function.
Obviously, Tenten has followed his ideas and created the first hot weapon in the ninja world.
And it can be clearly seen from the filling in the front section of the gun barrel that this is a typical Shrapnel Shell, which can cause fragmentation damage to dozens of meters around in an instant.
What's even more frightening is that Tenten is carrying three other launch tubes of different sizes and shapes behind him, just like Arms Queen. Just looking at it makes people feel numb.
"Yes! Where has Allen been recently? I haven't seen him for a long time. Teacher Kai, do you know?" Rock Lee turned around and asked Might Guy, who was doing handstand exercises on his arm muscles.
The latter smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Don't ask me, I don't know very well. I heard from Kakashi that since he joined Root Organization, it seems that he has been performing some secret mission outside."
"Oh, it would be great if he could come back when Chunin Exam. In this case, I can show him the results of his hard training during this period." Rock Lee clenched his fists, his eyes shining with anticipation.
"Don't be stupid! With that guy's growth rate and strength, he has probably left us far away."
After completing the physical training, Neji released the hardened state on his body, and a faint mockery appeared on his calm face.
Because among all Team Three, he is the only one who has a relatively clear understanding of the strength of Allen.
Putting aside everything else, the large number of improved B-level, A-level and S-level ninjutsu in the scrolls are enough to prove the strength and terror of the opponent from a certain aspect.
He has only learned a small part so far, and he can already feel that his combat effectiveness is improving by leaps and bounds.
"Well! Don't be discouraged. As long as you support Yi Heng and train hard, you will be able to catch up with him one day. Because the passion of youth will never give up! For the upcoming Chunin Exam, let us run ten laps around the village as a warm-up for today!"
Might Guy once again extended a thumb and performed his signature move to cheer up his disciples.
Under the sunlight, his teeth reflected a white and dazzling light.
"Oh! For youth!" Rock Lee suddenly burst into tears with excitement.
Seeing the idiot-like expressions and reactions of the two people, Neji's eyes shone with an extremely complex light, showing rejection and disgust, but also a little bit of reluctance.
He knew that such relaxed and happy days would soon be over.
Ever since the curse mark of Caged Bird was removed from his forehead, he had no choice but to follow Allen all the way to the dark side.
Otherwise, even if the village would let him go, Hyuga Clan's clan would not let him go.
Unless...
Unless he originally intended to tell how he lifted Caged Bird and let the curse mark be engraved on his forehead again.
Obviously, this is completely unacceptable to him who has already tasted the taste of freedom.
[Sorry, Teacher Kai, still Rock Lee and Tenten. Before long, I will pursue my own future and life.]
Saying this silently in his heart, Neji also rarely joined in the physical exercise of two idiots.
When Tenten saw this scene, he was immediately shocked beyond measure. He even felt that the end of the world was coming. Otherwise, why would Neji, who had always been calm, act so abnormally...