In Konoha Year 47, Tenten, Neji Hyuga, and Rock Lee were born.
In Konoha Year 48, Sakura Haruno, Shino Aburame, Choji Akimichi, Kiba Inuzuka, and Sasuke Uchiha had just been born.
Eight of the Konoha 12 have already been chosen, and Shikamaru Nara, Ino Yamanaka, Naruto Uzumaki, and Hinata Hyuga will soon arrive in this world as well.
"Konoha is truly full of talented people! And Uchiha Sasuke has finally been born. Time flies!"
Orochimaru, standing outside the Chunin Ninja Exams arena, was also somewhat emotional. He was almost forty, and this old man's career was only just beginning. He was already fifty when Shippuden. Was it easy?
"Teacher! I passed the exam!"
Just as Orochimaru was reflecting on life, Anko excitedly ran out of the examination room and pounced on Orochimaru like an octopus.
Orochimaru also somewhat helpless, wondering if he had spoiled this girl too much.
To outsiders, Orochimaru may appear cold and aloof, but those who know him understand that beneath Orochimaru icy exterior lies a gentle heart.
Orochimaru is the perfect example of someone who is cold on the outside but warm on the inside. His body may be a bit colder than the average person, but his heart is fiery!
"Alright, alright, you're all grown up now, why are you still so carefree? Be mindful of your image, strangers will laugh at you!"
Anko only let go of Orochimaru's Orochimaru after hearing his reprimand, and was somewhat embarrassed to get off him.
"Hehe... well... I'm just so happy!"
Seeing her scratching her head in a silly, clueless way, Orochimaru could only give up. It was just a Chunin Ninja Exams, after all.
These days, Chunin are worthless; during wartime Chunin can only hop around aimlessly. In Chunin will also be worthless, as it will be the world of Genin.
"Let's go back and I'll make you something delicious to celebrate!"
After saying that, Orochimaru walked home, and Anko followed closely behind, playfully hooking her arm around his forearm.
Orochimaru was used to it. Looking down, he saw the girl grinning at him with a bright smile.
"Teacher, let me tell you, my opponent this time was really weak. I defeated him in no time...!"
"Oh? Are you hurt?"
"No, teacher, you didn't see it..."
Orochimaru did not attend the Chunin Ninja Exams in person, not because he did not care about this disciple.
Instead, he believed that Anko would definitely pass the Chunin Ninja Exams, and that Anko would be able to successfully become Chunin, not to mention that he had been teaching her well for the past two years.
Although Anko doesn't have any particularly outstanding talents, her stamina is extremely strong, which indirectly proves that she is very suitable for practicing Taijutsu.
Two years later, Orochimaru planned to teach her the Yin Seal, which of course was not obtained from Tsunade.
The Strength of a Hundred Seal is Ninjutsu created by Tsunade, although Orochimaru might give it to Tsunade if he asked.
However, it would be somewhat offensive to ask someone for Ninjutsu that they have worked so hard to develop, even if the two people have a very good relationship.
Although Orochimaru did not ask for it directly, he subtly learned about the principle of the Yin Seal. Tsunade also understood his purpose and did not try to hide it.
With Orochimaru's understanding of Sealing Jutsu, it wouldn't be difficult for him to create his own unique Chakra technique.
This is different from the Heaven and Earth Heaven and Earth Curse Mark, which squeezes and absorbs the body's Chakra, somewhat similar to the Eight Gates, and will cause varying degrees of damage to the body after use.
However, the Yin Seal only stores excess Chakra and does not have significant side effects after use.
As for the Heaven and Earth Curse Mark, Orochimaru also intends to stamp it on Anko, so the two are not contradictory.
Just like how the Eight Trigrams Seal and the Five Elements Seal on Jinchuriki can be used together.
There's no way around it, if you don't have the talent, you'll have to make up for it with cheat codes!
In the future, Anko will not be able to compare with Elite Jonin Anko like Kakashi and Might Guy, nor will she be much Konoha 12.
If we want to transition from this limbo to a new era, we really need to come up with some solutions.
Just as the two were walking towards Orochimaru's house, they suddenly saw two familiar figures on the way.
Wow... the little one is so cute! What's your name?
A beautiful young woman with a large pregnant belly was standing on the side of the street, teasing the little boy in the arms of another woman who also had a refined demeanor.
However, the little boy was only one or two months old and obviously couldn't speak yet. He could only stare at the world with wide, curious eyes.
"Hehe, tell Aunt Kushina that your name is Sasuke."
The two were Kushina and Mikoto Uchiha, who were very close friends. Mikoto took advantage of the nice Tenten to take her son out for a stroll.
Unexpectedly, I ran into Kushina on the street, who was also out for a walk. Judging from her big belly, she would probably be giving birth in less than two months.
"By the way Kushina, when is your due date?"
The things two women can talk about are naturally women's matters. As a new mother, Mikoto was just asking casually and didn't mean anything by it.
She had no idea what the effects of childbirth Jinchuriki would be, nor did she imagine that someone might be targeting the vulnerable period of childbirth for Jinchuriki.
"Hmm! It should be within the next two or three months!"
Kushina didn't specify a exact time, not because she didn't trust Mikoto, but because her husband had formally asked her not to reveal it.
One should always be wary of others, and when it comes to Kushina and the child in her womb, no amount of caution is excessive.
Little did they know that no matter how much they guarded against it, it was hard to guard against a thief within their own ranks. When Kakashi, who was responsible for protecting Kushina, went to visit her grave, he told Rin about the incident.
And Obito, that traitor, overheard it. Doesn't he know that walls have ears?
Orochimaru could only chuckle. You traitors are really something, always stabbing people in the back.
What if the Sword of Kusanagi were to stab Third Hokage later? Then it's alright.
"Kushina, why aren't you resting at home?"
Just as the two were having a pleasant conversation, a slightly hoarse voice reached their ears.
The two looked up and saw Orochimaru and Anko walking towards them. Anko still had a smile on her face, clearly still excited about being promoted Chunin.
"I've been staying home for too long, so I came out for a walk. Orochimaru- senpai, where are you going?"
Kushina politely nodded and greeted Orochimaru. Even Minato had to call Orochimaru (a term of respect for a senior disciple), so strictly speaking, he was also her elder.
Although there was some distance between them, the relationship was still there, and he had even taken Minato to play with her a few times when they were children.
The previous Hokage battle was just a fair competition, and there was no animosity between the two sides.
"I just got back from the Chunin Ninja Exams, and I never expected to run into you like this!"
Upon hearing Orochimaru's words, both of them turned their gazes to Anko with a bright smile.
"Congratulations, Anko, you've been promoted to Chunin!"
It's obvious that Anko passed the exam; otherwise, it would have been a completely different story.
Anko politely thanked her two seniors, while Orochimaru looked at Uchiha Sasuke in Mikoto's arms.
"I see that this boy has an extraordinary appearance and will surely achieve great things in the future!"