Creating Elf Jinchuriki in Konoha, Causing Mayhem

"Bai Hao-kun!"

Seeing Bai Hao appear, Sakura and Ino immediately waved their hands together.

"Bai Hao-kun, sit over here!"

"Sit over here!"

"Big forehead, you let Bai Hao-kun sit next to you.

Are you planning to block Bai Hao-kun's view with your big forehead!?"

"Ugly monster!

With you, Bai Hao-kun won't be in the mood to watch the match at all, okay!"

"Who are you calling an ugly monster?

You big forehead!"

"I'm talking about you, you ugly monster!"

The two girls glared at each other simultaneously.

A smell of gunpowder immediately filled the air.

Seeing this, Bai Hao expressionlessly pulled Ino up and placed her to the side.

Then he silently sat between the two girls.

"Bai Hao-kun!"

Seeing this, the two girls immediately leaned in from left and right.

While taking advantage of Bai Hao, they bickered with each other.

Bai Hao felt a wave of speechlessness in his heart.

"Who chose this seat?"

He sighed inwardly, then silently looked towards the competition grounds.

There were 11 people standing there at the moment.

The one missing was the protagonist, Naruto.

"The first match is Naruto against Zaku Abumi from Otogakure. There shouldn't be any suspense~"

Just as Bai Hao was thinking.

He suddenly heard a loud "bang."

Then Naruto flew in from the main entrance.

His body scraped the ground, gliding all the way and "face-planting" near the other contestants.

"Alright.

This is so Naruto."

Chapter 24: First Round Matches, Orochimaru's Plan! [Four updates, seeking flowers and collections]

With Naruto's appearance, all the participants were present.

However, the match did not start immediately.

It wasn't until the "Kazekage" took his seat on the leaders' platform that the Third Hokage announced the start of the match.

The first match was Naruto against Zaku Abumi. There wasn't much to see. So, Bai Hao began observing the leaders' platform and the audience seats. "The Kazekage is indeed Orochimaru. There are many ninjas hidden in the audience. It seems he still wants to cause trouble. Konoha's side... The Third Hokage has indeed strengthened the guard. I remember in the original story, the Third Hokage's guard was only the Special Jonin Namiashi Raidō. This time, it's good. Three people came directly. Namiashi Raidō is still here. Another is his good partner, Aoba Yamashiro. And one is wearing a mask. It looks like an Anbu ninja. The surrounding security is also good."

"It seems the Third Hokage is really taking this seriously."

Ever since Bai Hao told Hiruzen Sarutobi that he might die at Orochimaru's hands.

The Third Hokage began investigating the matter.

After some investigation.

He discovered that Orochimaru was indeed secretly making some moves.

Moreover, he had been in close contact with Sunagakure.

It seemed they were preparing to make some big moves together.

Therefore.

After he convened a meeting with the other three Konoha higher-ups.

They decided to strengthen security during the Chunin Exams.

After all, they couldn't possibly cancel the Chunin Exams.

They could only strengthen security to deal with the situation.

Fortunately, they had ample time to prepare.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to mobilize a sufficient number of Jonin.

After Bai Hao finished watching from the leaders' platform.

He turned his attention back to Kakashi.

Ever since Kakashi suspected Obito was still alive.

He had entered a withdrawn state.

Like now.

He was outwardly watching the match.

But in reality, his gaze was unfocused, staring blankly into the distance.

"I wonder if Kakashi has figured things out after thinking for so long?"

Bai Hao glanced at him, then looked away.

He turned his attention back to the match arena.

Naruto was truly Naruto.

He fought Zaku Abumi with such passion.

He was first thoroughly beaten by Zaku Abumi.

Then, with barely any health left, he achieved a comeback victory.

"If he had mastered the Rasengan earlier, perhaps the battle would have ended long ago."

Bai Hao sighed silently.

The second match was Kankuro versus Shino Aburame.

Kankuro forfeited without even fighting.

Seeing this, Bai Hao secretly glanced at Shino.

He found Shino still expressionless, showing no sign of anger at all.

The third match was Tenten versus Shiro Matsuno.

Shiro Matsuno was an unremarkable Konoha Genin.

He was defeated very easily by Tenten.

The fourth match was Temari versus Shikamaru Nara.

Shikamaru, relying on his extremely high intelligence.

Successfully resolved his opponent.

The fifth match was Sasuke versus Dosu Kinata from Otogakure.

As Sasuke was currently the "sole" survivor of the Uchiha clan.

Most of the spectators were there to see him.

Therefore.

His match attracted quite a bit of cheering.

The result was, naturally, an easy victory for Sasuke.

He didn't even get to use the Chidori he had just mastered throughout the entire match.

After the match ended.

The final match of the first round, Gaara versus Hinata Hyuga, also began.

"It's finally almost time to finish the first round.

There are so many participants this time, I can't wait any longer."

From the spectator stands.

Kankuro complained while fiddling with his puppets.

"Once Gaara wins this match.

Then we can move on to the second round.

Naruto Uzumaki versus Shino Aburame, Tenten versus Shikamaru Nara.

Sasuke versus Gaara.

This tournament is truly a long one~

We still have to wait a while longer before the plan can begin..."

"Kankuro, calm down."

Baki glanced at Kankuro before turning his attention back to the match arena.

"Everything will proceed according to plan.

We have to trust Gaara.

This match will be over quickly."

At the same time.

On the leaders' platform.

Orochimaru was staring at Sasuke, who had just finished his match.