Kazuha: Dare to Breathe on Me?

"Speaking of which, Kazeka, I think Sasuke's been really weird these past two days..."

Inside Kazeka's experimental building, Naruto watched Sasuke training intensely in the training room through the window. He looked at Kazeka with worry:

"I always feel like the way he looks at me is strange!"

"This is just a personality difference that appears after initial exposure to the experiments. He'll recover soon..."

Kazeka lifted his head from the documents he was buried in and looked at Naruto:

"I don't think it's just Sasuke's personality that's worrying you, is it?"

"Whoa, Kazeka, you ruin all the fun when you say things like that!"

Naruto looked at Kazeka somewhat awkwardly:

"I just think Sasuke's power is increasing too quickly. Won't there be any side effects?"

"After the experiments I've conducted, there won't be any serious side effects. Everything is within controllable limits. As for you, Naruto..."

Kazeka looked at Naruto, who was lingering at his place:

"Do you want to undergo the experiments too? If you agree, your strength can catch up to Sasuke's very quickly!"

"I'll pass..."

The psychological trauma Kazeka had inflicted on Naruto last time was still fresh:

"For now, I'll just work hard on my own!"

"Effort without the correct direction is meaningless!"

Kazeka let out a cold laugh:

"You're just treading water!"

"But your experiments are really too terrifying..."

Sakura, who was also training at Kazeka's place, chimed in:

"Every time Sasuke finishes an experiment, he's covered in blood. It's just too much to see!"

"So, you don't want to put in the effort yourselves, but you also want to stop Kazeka from helping Sasuke put in the effort?"

Hinata, who was also training at Kazeka's, walked out of the training room. Her usual tsundere personality resurfaced as she looked disdainfully at the two blushing figures:

"As long as Sasuke doesn't get involved, you won't have to work so hard, right?

Such an attitude is truly contemptible!"

Having gone through the Land of Waves mission together, the two teams had become quite familiar with each other.

Because the Chunin Exams were approaching, neither team had to take on any missions for the time being.

Kazeka's experimental building had plenty of training equipment. Plus, Kakashi and Anko were responsible for missions outside the village and couldn't look after them.

Therefore, Kazeka's place had become the designated gathering spot.

"Naruto and Sakura do have a desire to avoid overexertion, but they also genuinely worry about Sasuke.

Hinata's personality is what it is, but Kazeka, you shouldn't be constantly provoking people into your experiments..."

Kiba Inuzuka couldn't stand Kazeka's experimental-first approach. However, upon hearing Kiba's words, Kazeka clutched his head as if misunderstood:

"Kiba, I think you really don't understand. I'm just telling the truth.

If I wanted to, I have countless ways to stimulate them to become stronger. I wouldn't be this kind!"

"Really? I don't believe you!"

Kiba Inuzuka shook his head:

"In my opinion, your words are already quite stimulating!"

"Sigh, since you want to try, I'll show you then!"

Kazeka sighed and grabbed Akamaru from the top of Kiba Inuzuka's head. Then, he looked at Kiba Inuzuka with a cold expression:

"From today onwards, I will turn Akamaru into a bitch and keep her locked in my room every day for my abuse, forbidding you from coming near her!

Foolish teammate, if you want to kill me, then hate me, resent me, and live on ugly!

Run, do your best to eke out an existence, and then come find me when you have the same strength as me!"

"No, why should I be ugly! If you take my Akamaru away, I'll report you to the village..."

Kiba Inuzuka met Kazeka's gaze without fear, looking imposing. But he knew in his heart:

He said that, but listening to Kazeka's vicious words and seeing his cold expression, Kiba Inuzuka swallowed.

If what Kazeka said was true, he might actually accept Kazeka's experiments!

Even now, his resolve was starting to waver.

After all, in his eyes, Akamaru was so cute. The thought of her becoming a pure young bitch made Kiba Inuzuka lose control.

Just the thought of her being coveted by others made Kiba Inuzuka feel terrible!

As the commotion of a few people died down, the Chunin exams began.

Inside a noisy classroom, a large group of Genin sat or stood. They all looked different, but the oppressive aura they exuded was very real.

At this moment, Kabuto Yakushi, sent by Orochimaru as a spy, appeared.

He held a stack of documents and began to educate Naruto and the others about the terrifying strength of the top experts among them.

It was clear that such a powerful lineup immediately turned Naruto's team into "Hachimi Team." While they didn't hiss, they were already on edge.

Kazeka stood not far from Naruto's team, quietly watching Kabuto Yakushi.

Information about his current situation was likely also part of Kabuto Yakushi's intelligence gathering.

He believed he had hidden himself well, and his gaze had never landed on him, but the Chakra he used for reconnaissance had already exposed his intentions.

However, Kazeka was too lazy to bother him right now. He was connected to Orochimaru, and touching him would be incredibly troublesome.

Until he was fully prepared, Kazeka didn't want to interact with him at this stage, so he just quietly watched the guy's performance.

Soon, Kabuto Yakushi's performance began.

As a ninja, Kabuto Yakushi had already participated in eight Chunin exams.

Logically speaking, this frequency was outrageous and easily aroused suspicion.

Therefore, Kabuto Yakushi had to pretend to be an eager but weak rookie. And now, it was time for his act!

Kabuto Yakushi, while talking with Naruto and the others, deliberately spoke out of turn:

"However, I have very little information about Otogakure right now.

They are ninja from a small country established only in recent years, and there's almost no information about them..."

"Oh, they really look down on us..."

"It seems I need to show them something impressive..."

The Chunin exams were held by the Great Ninja Villages, which also invited surrounding smaller ninja villages to participate, with the purpose of showcasing their own strength.

And under this rule, the smaller ninja villages could naturally flex their muscles as well.

Kabuto Yakushi's words instantly caused the three members of Otogakure to reveal chilling killing intent.

They attacked Kabuto Yakushi directly!

Two of the ninja from the Otogakure team immediately made their move, launching a smooth combo attack at Kabuto Yakushi.

Kabuto Yakushi, whose original intention was to hide his strength, naturally did not reveal his true abilities.

Despite possessing immense strength, he deliberately put on a weak act and was knocked to the ground by the opponent's ninjutsu.

However, if one observed carefully, they would find that although Kabuto Yakushi appeared to be seriously injured, he was actually not even lightly wounded.

"Kid, what's with that look in your eyes..."

After knocking down Kabuto Yakushi, the leader of the Otogakure ninja, seeing the look of keen interest in Kazeka's eyes, seemed to feel provoked and spoke up:

"Keep looking at me like that, and I'll dig your eyeballs out!"

"What an arrogant fool..."

Unlike Naruto and the others, Kazeka sneered as he watched the opponent's display:

"Very well, in the upcoming exam, I will show you what cruelty is!"