Second Exam: A Sudden Change

"Naruto, you idiot, hurry up! How long are you going to keep dragging this out?"

I've been holding it in for a long time.

Sasuke finally reached his limit and started cursing.

He simply couldn't stand this drawn-out battle any longer.

The examiner, Nozomi, neither stopped Sasuke from Sasuke nor paid any attention to it. As long as it wasn't malicious interference with the exam, he wouldn't interfere.

According to Hikaru, Sasuke's actions were not malicious attempts to sabotage the exam.

Of course, if Sasuke doesn't stop and continues to shout, he will have to be punished.

On the field.

Among the Shadow Clone, Naruto's real body scratched his head and then began to Hand Seals.

"Summoning Technique."

Under the astonished gazes of onlookers.

A giant Toad appeared in the field, taking up nearly a quarter of the open space.

This dark red Toad held a harpoon-shaped black iron staff in its right hand and a huge shield shaped like a pot lid in its other hand.

"Gamaken, I'm counting on you this time."

Naruto squatted on top of the Giant Toad's head and patted it with a grin.

"Although I'm not very smart, I will try my best!"

Gamaken gripped his black iron staff and slammed it into the ground, producing a loud thud.

The Third Raikage, seated upright in his chair, narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Naruto perched on the Toad's back with a complex expression.

"The target has already entered the examination hall!"

"When will we make our move?"

White Zetsu emerged from underground and looked at Senju Zen and Uchiha Genso, who were sitting under the tree, and asked them a question.

Senju Zen opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips.

Things progressed according to plan, with minor setbacks along the way, but they did not affect the overall situation.

"Wait a moment, the fish will be caught in the net; it has no chance to escape."

"However, our Third Raikage is being very cautious about using the Heavenly Transfer Technique to get to the venue!"

Uchiha Genso chuckled.

From his seat, he could see the majestic and towering stone tower.

"Be cautious? It's all in vain. Death is inevitable... No matter how much you struggle, it's useless."

Five figures of varying heights, all dressed in long black robes with red cloud patterns, walked over one after another. Each of them carried a string of bloody human heads. Some of them also wore Cloud Ninja Forehead Protector, Forehead Protector were also soaked in blood and stained with a scarlet hue.

"Is it all cleaned up yet?"

Uchiha Genso asked.

"The Cloud Ninja around the stone tower have all been wiped out, not a single one left." Senju Zen nodded, then stood up.

"Impressive, truly impressive! Brother Zen, your clones are really something!"

Looking at his five clones with long black nails stuck in their faces, Uchiha Genso spared no praise.

"Alright, enough nonsense, let's get to work. Although the Cloud Ninja been cleaned up, there are still quite a few Jonin inside the stone tower!" Senju Zen scolded.

Uchiha Genso shrugged and grinned, "What does it matter? There are quite a few Jonin inside, but not many belong to the Cloud Ninja. Our target this time is the Third Raikage. Why would Jonin from other villages fight for the Cloud Ninja?"

"Better safe than sorry!"

The Senju Zen only said this one sentence, and didn't bother with any more nonsense.

The setting sun on the horizon, like a weary old man, gradually dimmed its brilliance.

"The Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu"

With a slap of his hand, the two coffins were instantly lifted from the ground.

Meanwhile, inside the stone tower, Shuyuan raised an eyebrow as he sensed that unforgettable Chakra fluctuation.

"Brother Bai, the guys who attacked us last time are to the southeast of the stone tower."

He lowered his voice and said.

"I see."

Haku nodded, strode straight to Might Guy and the Jonin, and sent out a signal.

The Jonin, along with their respective subordinates, gathered in one place.

Because everyone's attention was drawn to the fierce battle between Gamaken and Rock Lee in the arena, few people noticed the actions of the Konoha Ninja in the stands.

"Suzuran, call all your teammates over here and stick close to us."

"I see."

Suzuran gave Shuyuan a deep look, asked nothing, and decisively pulled her only two companions over to mingle with the Konoha team.

At that moment, a masked Cloud Ninja quietly appeared beside the Raikage, leaning forward as if to report something.

"Boom!"

The deafening roar drowned out the heavy footsteps of Gamaken.

This drew everyone's attention.

The chair beneath the Third Raikage shattered and broke into pieces, revealing a tall, obese man in a black robe embroidered with red clouds, wearing a Mist Ninja Forehead Protector, and with long black studs in his face.

Judging from the way he pulled his fist back, it was clear that he was the one who attacked the Third Raikage.

"Lord Raikage!"

hope, realizing what was happening, screamed in horror.

"Rock Lee, come back! The exam has been cancelled!" Might Guy shouted at the same time.

"Naruto, quickly send a message to your uncle."

Shuyuan also hurriedly called out.

Chaos erupted within the stone tower. The Sand Ninja, Konoha Ninja, and ninjas from other smaller villages quickly retreated, while some Cloud Ninja charged towards the suddenly appearing Mist Ninja with howls, while others protected the Cloud Ninja's Genin and retreated as far away as possible.

"Mist Ninja? Are you island idiots looking for death?"

The Third Raikage's thunderous roar crashed down from the heights.

This authoritative voice acted like a shot of adrenaline in the hearts of the Cloud Ninja, instantly calming Cloud Ninja down from their panic.

"Lord Raikage, please be careful. That Mist Ninja should be Suikazan Fuguki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen," Hibiki quickly stated the information he knew.

He did not rush forward rashly, and instead blocked a group of Cloud Ninja who were trying to charge at him.

"You all need to go protect the Genin and evacuate ninjas from other villages from the stone tower, otherwise Lord Raikage won't be able to operate freely."

His quick wit greatly pleased the Third Raikage.

The Kumogakure is not without successors; whether it's Hidden Hope or Darui, these young people are the future of the Kumogakure.

Suikazan Fuguki missed his attack and seemed to understand the Third Raikage's terrifying power. He had no intention of rushing forward, but instead stood there blankly, looking up at the Third Raikage.

The Third Raikage frowned at the wavy, circular eyes.

Is this some kind of special pupil technique? I've never seen anything like it before!

Furthermore, this contradicts what the Yellow Flash of Konoha said. Weren't two S-rank missing-nin from Konoha supposed to have appeared? Why would a Mist Ninja attack him? And one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen...?

It's important to understand that over the past decade or so, the isolation of Mist Ninja has reached a new level. The vast Land of Water is practically cut off from the world, and spies sent out never get out.

Every year, the casualty rate for spies sent to the Land of Water is the highest.

As a result, they haven't sent any spies to Kirigakure in recent years, since there's no real animosity between the Cloud Ninja and Mist Ninja anyway.

Therefore, he couldn't understand why Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist Ninja would attack him. Logically, shouldn't it be two missing-nin from Konoha who were here?

After a brief moment of thought, looking at the now empty hall, he decided to test the waters first.

"Let me test what the Seven Ninja Swordsmen are capable of!"

The Third Raikage Hand Seals, and jet-black lightning clung to his massive body. As the final seal was completed—

"Lightning Release: Black Panther".

A black lightning bolt in the shape of a leopard shot out from his body and slammed into the Suikazan Fuguki, a loud thunderous sound echoing throughout the entire stone tower.

However, Suikazan Fuguki simply raised his hands and vanished without a trace the black leopard-shaped lightning.

"Are Ninjutsu attacks ineffective?"

The Third Raikage stood on the ceiling, squinting at Suikazan Fuguki, his brow furrowed. (To be continued)