You sell your ass, I set the pace!

At exactly 2 PM, Minato Namikaze appeared outside the Forest of Death.

Also appearing at the same time were the Raikage of Kumogakure, Advisor Chiyo of Sunagakure, Hozuki Mangetsu, the Hozuki Clan Head Kirigakure, and Kitsuchi, the son of the Tsuchikage of Iwagakure.

"The rules are simple. Here are Scroll representing the five elements: wind, thunder, water, fire, and earth. Each group of three will receive one Scroll and enter through a different entrance."

"Once a group has collected all five Scroll, they can proceed to the Tower in the center of the Forest of Death to successfully pass this test."

Minato paused here, then added in a somber tone.

"There's one thing I hope you understand: from the moment you stepped into Konoha and handed in your Chunin Ninja Exams papers, your lives were no longer in your own hands."

"If you want to survive and achieve the glory of victory, fight with the resolve to die!"

Minato's words served as a warning to the nations not to cause a ruckus after the killing of a few "geniuses".

Due to the large number of participants, more than 600 people passed the first test, forming more than 200 teams.

In order to minimize the number of people, Minato Namikaze replaced the Heaven and Earth Scroll that should have appeared with Scroll representing the five elements: wind, thunder, water, fire, and earth.

This undoubtedly increases the difficulty of passing the level and makes the battles even more intense.

Anyway Chunin Ninja Exams are just a gimmick; whether or not one becomes Chunin in the end is unimportant. The real plan is to hunt down geniuses.

If the hunters aren't given enough opportunities to hunt, how can this plan possibly succeed?

The people of the Five Great Hidden Villages tacitly agreed, so how could the people of the various Small Nation dare to say a word?

"Hmph, I never imagined that the little brat of yesteryear could become the Fourth Hokage." Chiyo chuckled softly, her words carrying a hidden meaning.

"That means you're an old woman who's outdated!" Raikage had a fiery temper and couldn't keep a secret.

"That's right, the old woman should just stay in the village and wait to die peacefully." Hozuki Mangetsu grinned, revealing a mouthful of shark teeth, and said with a sinister smile.

"A hairless coward." Chiyo glanced disdainfully at Hozuki Mangetsu and sneered.

"What do you mean?" Hozuki Mangetsu's face darkened, his eyes fixed on Chiyo with a sinister glint.

"What do you mean?" Chiyo sneered, "You don't want your Kirigakure's Ninja Blade anymore?"

"What does that mean?" The Raikage narrowed his eyes, staring at Hozuki Mangetsu like a tiger. Could it be that Konoha and Kirigakure had reached some kind of agreement?

"Chiyo, what nonsense are you spouting?" Hozuki Mangetsu frowned. Who spread the news that Kirigakure no longer wanted the Seven Ninja Blades?

The primary task this time is to retrieve those Seven Ninja Blades.

"I've heard that Hozuki Mangetsu possesses Scroll capable of summoning the Seven Ninja Blades," Chiyo countered cryptically. "Why doesn't your Kirigakure simply summon the Ninja Blade back to their village instead of coming all the way to Konoha?"

Just as expected!

Upon hearing this, Hozuki Mangetsu's expression changed drastically, and for a moment, all the powerful figures present cast their gazes with a mixture of doubt and wariness.

"Hmph, mind your own business, Chiyo codger Chiyo!" Hozuki Mangetsu cursed, then fell silent.

However, this scene was deeply imprinted in everyone's hearts.

The Land of Water... there must be some conspiracy!

Minato decides to secretly have Jiraiya is traveling abroad, investigate thoroughly to find out what the Land of Water is up to!

While the powerful figures were talking, the Genin ninjas had all finished collecting their Scroll.

"The exam begins now!"

As the sound of the Minato rang out, everyone entered through one of the forty-four entrances.

In the blink of an eye, the once crowded outskirts of the Forest of Death suddenly became empty.

The Third Hokage was responsible for monitoring the area from the Hokage Building using Crystal Ball, while Minato was on-site to exert pressure and keep an eye on the movements of the powerful figures from the Four Great Nations.

Inside the Forest of Death, Tōka and his two companions entered from the Forest of Death.

In a Forest by a small river, the three stopped to rest and formulate their next course of action.

"Which direction are Kai and the others in?" Tōka wasn't very familiar with Konoha, and he had never been to the Forest of Death before.

Kakashi had trained here a few times, but Shisui, as a member of Root, rarely went out and was unfamiliar with the Forest of Death.

Therefore, Tōka and Shisui's gazes fell on Kakashi's face.

"They're not far from us; they came in from the southeast entrance. Should we meet up first?" Kakashi asked.

"Of course, otherwise how can we carry out the 'selling ass... uh... throwing out a brick to attract jade' plan?" Tōka rolled her eyes, almost letting slip the secret.

If those three guys knew what he was really thinking, he'd probably be in for a hefty barbecue feast.

"However, before that, let's deal with these three little mice first." Tōka's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sinister smile.

Kakashi and Shisui tensed up and immediately assumed defensive stances.

Rustling...

As footsteps sounded, three men carrying umbrellas emerged from the shadows of the Forest behind Tōka.

Two men and one woman, all wearing masks.

"Ninjas from the Land of Rain?" Tōka raised an eyebrow. Wasn't the Land of Rain currently under Nagato's control?

Why are the Genin from the Land of Rain still dressed like this? Aren't they afraid Nagato might just wipe them out in an instant if he gets annoyed?

"You brats from Konoha, if you don't want to die, hand over your Scroll!" one of the slightly taller Rain Ninja shouted with his nostrils flared.

They seemed to have victory in their grasp and could wipe out Tōka and his two companions at any moment.

Tōka's smile froze, and Kakashi and Shisui's eyes twitched as well. The same message was conveyed in the eyes of all three.

These three guys... are they idiots?

At least three members of their team were among the top ten on the Genius Hunt Plan of major countries.

Tōka and Kakashi were ranked first and second, respectively.

Shisui only participated in the Land of Water Battlefield, and his intelligence was relatively secretive. Although he was very strong, he did not receive much attention from the major powers and only ranked in the top ten.

"You three, did you hear us?!" The short Yu Rain Ninja, feeling greatly insulted by being ignored by Tōka and his companions, roared in fury.

"Which of you two will go?" Tōka glanced at Kakashi and Shisui; he really had no interest in these kinds of guys.

Shisui took a step back first, indicating that he wouldn't go. Kakashi rolled his eyes and muttered under his breath, "Two lazybones."

Swish!

Kakashi drew his White Fang Short Sword, using all his strength even when hunting a rabbit.

With a Body Flicker Technique, Kakashi appeared directly between the three Rain Ninja, crouching slightly with his right hand gripping White Fang in a reverse grip and his left hand clasping his right fist.

"One Flash!"

Puff!!

As the three Rain Ninja were still amazed by Kakashi's speed, they suddenly saw a flash of silver light, and then a line of scarlet blood spurted from their necks.

I could clearly feel life slipping away, and my vision gradually turned pitch black.

"Is this guy really just Genin?" The last thought flashed through their minds, and the three Rain Ninja collapsed to the ground with a thud.

The heavy object fell, and the three corpses kicked up a cloud of dust.

"How many teams did the Amegakure send?" Tōka frowned; their strength was truly only at the Genin.

The Great Nations has received some information about Konoha's Chunin Ninja Exams, and no country would actually send a group of rookie Genin.

"It seems there's only one team." Kakashi sheathed his White Fang, pondered for a moment, and replied.

"It seems Nagato really doesn't want to get involved in this mess," Tōka thought to himself. Otherwise, he wouldn't have sent just a group of cannon fodder without even a token gesture.

I need to make time to visit the Land of Rain. I wonder what Nagato is Nagato to, and I haven't seen Black Zetsu for a while either.

Tōka didn't want things to get out of his control; at the very least, he needed to know all the intelligence!

"Tōka, Tōka!" Shisui pushed Tōka away and shouted loudly.

"Huh?" Tōka snapped out of her daze and looked at Shisui with a puzzled expression. "What is it?"

"Kakashi is talking to you!" Shisui pointed at Kakashi and said.

"Uh... sorry, I wasn't paying attention." Tōka looked at Kakashi.

"I mean, we now have the Wind and Thunder Scroll, but we still need the Water, Fire, and Earth Scroll," Kakashi repeated.

"Don't worry about the Scroll. If we really can't collect them all, we can head to the central Tower a little earlier." Tōka didn't take the exam seriously at all.

Don't even mention that his file already Chunin; even if it doesn't, the title of Chunin is dispensable to him.

Chunin and Jonin are recognitions of a person's strength, but who says that Genin only has the strength of Genin?

Might Duy's file only lists Genin, yet he still easily defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Kirigakure.

"Let's rendezvous with Asuma's team first!" Kakashi made the final decision.

The three of them moved swiftly southward through the dense Forest...

About fifteen minutes later, a cool breeze swept by, followed by a strange halo that pierced through the layers of trees and shot towards Team Kakashi.

None of the three paid any attention and continued leaping forward on their own.

Sudden!

A dark figure emerged from behind Big Tree not far away. She staggered, grabbing the tree trunk for support, but before she could take two steps, she collapsed to the ground.

"Red?" Kakashi noticed first, and he exclaimed in surprise, then appeared next to Red using a Body Flicker Technique.

Seeing this, Tōka and Shisui quickly followed.

Red was covered in blood, and her clothes were tattered and torn in many places by the sharp Kunai.

Her face was pale, and she was drowsy; her condition was not good, typical symptoms of excessive blood loss.

"Tōka, save her quickly!" Kakashi cried out urgently.

Buzz!

Chakra gathered in his palm, Yang Release attribute was injected, Tōka's eyes narrowed, and the Mystical Palm Technique was formed smoothly.

He moved his palm close to the right side of Hong's lower abdomen, where there was a huge wound, the most serious injury on Hong's body.

As long as the bleeding here stops...

Sudden!

"What's going on?" Tōka's heart skipped a beat; this feeling...

Wow!!

A chilling, Death Aura of chakra erupted suddenly. Tōka's expression changed drastically, and he shouted, "Let her go, Kakashi!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Tōka vanished from the spot in a flash.

Shisui reacted immediately and used Body Flicker Technique to create distance, but Kakashi, in his eagerness to save lives, was a beat slower.

Bang!

A huge blue-black cat paw slammed out, sending Kakashi flying.

Kakashi spat out a mouthful of blood, his body limp and powerless like a broken doll, arcing through the air before crashing heavily into a Big Tree.

"Kakashi!" Tōka raised his hand and Bone Bullet Barrage, forcing back Yugito, who Partial Tailed Beast Transformation, and then flashed close to Kakashi.

Just then, Darui, who had been hiding in the shadows, suddenly made his move, wielding his large sword and slashing heavily at Tōka, who was rushing towards Kakashi.

Si-wei-shen-hai-wu-yin!

Shisui's support arrived at that moment; he took a deep breath and spat out a huge fireball.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

The intense heat distorted the air, Kakkō flew, illuminating the entire dark forest.

Seeing this, Darui immediately abandoned his attack on Tōka and swiftly withdrew his greatsword to defend.

Tōka also appeared smoothly beside Kakashi. He quickly squatted down and checked him over.

Kakashi suffered at least three broken ribs and serious internal injuries. More importantly, he was invaded by a portion of Two-Tails's Matatabi.

Treatment must be started as soon as possible, otherwise...

Buzz!

With the Mystical Palm Technique concentrated in his palm, Tōka was preparing to treat Kakashi.

Xi, with blond hair, stood twenty paces away from Tōka, his hands Hand Seals, and he uttered a low shout, "Lightning Release Genjutsu: Lightning Release: Lightning Illusion Lightning Pillar!"

Tōka narrowed his eyes, his dark pupils blazing with killing intent. The red figure that had just been injured was just Genjutsu created by this kid!

Their team can be said to have gathered the elite of the same generation of Genjutsu. Kakashi and Shisui both possess the Sharingan, and their Genjutsu skills are already quite high.

Tōka has awakened the Genjutsu- type Kekkei Mōra Six Harmonies Divine Technique.

The three of them actually fell for a Lightning Release Genjutsu from a kid from Kumogakure! It's so embarrassing!

"Genjutsu, huh..." A strange glint flashed in Tōka's eyes, the lightning seemingly completely swallowed up by those deep black eyes.

Trying to play Genjutsu with me? You really think the Six Harmonies Divine Technique can only completely escape damage once when you're being attacked?

Genjutsu: Golden Wheel Nine Revolutions!

After awakening the Six Harmonies Divine Technique, Tōka could trap a Jonin even with just a C-rank Fox Heart Technique.

Not to mention the Golden Wheel Nine Revolutions, a B-level Genjutsu with extremely targeted effects.

Tōka's mental power was enough to instantly kill Xi. In just an instant, Xi's Lightning Release: Lightning Illusion Lightning Pillar was shattered by Tōka's powerful mental power.

Meanwhile, hope stood there, her eyes vacant, frozen in place...

In the Primordial World, Yellow Sand Desert Valley and Nine Golden Crow hanging high in the sky, their scorching heat seemed capable of instantly drying a person out.

Xi was in the illusion, and he was extremely shocked. He had not seen Tōka Hand Seals at all.

They didn't even know how the other party had cast the Genjutsu; it seemed to be just a glance, those ink-black eyes...

What a terrifying look...