Snake Uncle's Attack

It's been half a day, and Orochimaru has eliminated fifteen people. There are now 18 genin candidates remaining who haven't been eliminated, which theoretically falls within the acceptable pass rate for the Chunin Exams.

However, Orochimaru's summoned snake delivered a message: a team of six had been discovered in the northeastern part of the Forest of Death.

Upon receiving the intelligence while preparing to retreat to the central tower, Orochimaru raised an eyebrow. "Hm? A team of six? How audacious. The search party is such a bunch of incompetents! They didn't even find a team of six. Originally, the pass rate was already met, but now, I have to go teach them a lesson and see what your strength is. If you can't satisfy me, you'll all be eliminated and prepare for the next Chunin Exam!"

Orochimaru let out a sinister chuckle and then headed towards the location of the six-person team.

This six-person team was naturally Jiogan and Might Duy and the others. Jiogan and the others were unaware that their group of six had become Orochimaru's target due to their numbers.

Two kilometers away from Jiogan and the others, Orochimaru reconfirmed the intelligence on them. "Are there any ninjas from the Inuzuka Clan among them? No wonder they evaded the search party. Should I appear directly, or should I play with them?" Orochimaru said with a sinister smile.

"There's still plenty of time anyway, let's play with them. I hope they're some interesting little guys!"

With that, Orochimaru commanded several large and small snakes to head towards Jiogan and the others' location.

Jiogan once again used his Qi Sensing Technique to sense snakes approaching their position. He didn't think much of it, as the Forest of Death was teeming with wild beasts, even including chakra-infused spirit beasts. In the previous two days, they had encountered giant bears, giant boars, and giant snakes.

However, they had hidden well and hadn't disturbed them.

But then, Jiogan sensed something was wrong. He expanded the range of his Qi Sensing Technique to five kilometers and discovered about a dozen snakes of varying sizes moving towards their hiding spot. Furthermore, he sensed a stranger yet familiar presence – it was Orochimaru! At this moment, he finally understood the situation with these snakes! Orochimaru had discovered them and was launching an attack!

Jiogan immediately stood up and told everyone, "There's a situation. Someone has discovered our location and is controlling snakes to launch a surprise attack on us!"

"What? The sensing search party is indeed formidable! Fortunately, we have a more powerful sensing ninja, or we would have been ambushed." Everyone immediately prepared themselves.

"This time, we're not facing the search party, but the chief examiner, Orochimaru!" Jiogan said in a low tone.

"What?! Lord Orochimaru is personally intervening! Who can withstand that!" Inuzuka Yoru exclaimed.

Everyone was also startled, clearly showing some panic.

"We have to withstand it even if we can't! I've already sensed the snakes' positions. Once we make a move, Lord Orochimaru will definitely realize he's been discovered and appear. Kai and I will hold him off! The four of you will immediately escape towards the less snake-infested southwest direction!!" Jiogan instructed.

At this moment, Inuzuka Yoru also smelled the scent of snakes and said, "They're here!"

Everyone immediately threw kunai, shuriken, and other weapons, prioritizing the elimination of the smaller snakes in the southwest direction. There were no large snakes in this direction.

Sensing this, Orochimaru immediately knew his snakes had been discovered. "It seems the opposing sensing ninja has some skill. No wonder the search party couldn't find them." After offering a compliment, he immediately headed towards Jiogan and the others' location.

Since his plan to attack with summoned snakes had failed, Orochimaru, the mastermind, had to show himself. Otherwise, the little ones would all escape.

While Jiogan and the others were dealing with a few thick-skinned large snakes, Orochimaru appeared!

Seeing the main culprit emerge, Jiogan immediately said, "As planned, retreat immediately!"

"Retreat? Heh heh, if I let you succeed, wouldn't that be a huge loss of face for me!" Orochimaru retorted.

Jiogan and the others didn't hold back, not sparing the precious ninja tool, Explosive Tags. Explosions rumbled instantly, filling the forest with thick smoke.

Three large snakes were reduced to one, with two remaining. Their scales were blown off piece by piece, significantly weakening their combat power!

"You're quite ruthless. But what's next!" Orochimaru tilted his head, a playful smile on his face!

Immediately after, "Summoning Technique!" He summoned three more large snakes!

Jiogan and the others realized the gravity of the situation. According to their prior arrangement, Inuzuka Yoru and the others immediately began to retreat towards the southwest. Jiogan and Might Duy, however, stepped forward to block Orochimaru and the summoned snakes.

Seeing the summoned snakes launch their attack, Jiogan immediately used Water Release: Water Wave to push the snakes back! Might Duy also opened the third gate, completely finishing off the two heavily injured large snakes!

Jiogan used Water Palm Prison, intending to grab the summoned snakes and restrict their movement! But Orochimaru didn't let him have his way, controlling the snakes to dodge the Water Palm, even using brute force to ram through it!

This made Jiogan exclaim that he wasn't fighting honorably!

The summoned snakes moved out of Jiogan's attack range and pursued the four retreating individuals. Might Duy quickly rushed over, attempting to stop them.

However, he was forced back by Orochimaru's Shadow Snake Hand. "The little mice can be left to my snakes, but you two, stay here and play with me!" Orochimaru declared.

With that, he also pinned down Jiogan, who was also trying to stop the snakes!

He's worthy of being Orochimaru, one of the future Sannin. His power is immense. I never expected to fight Orochimaru during the Chunin Exams! The last one, no, the next ones to fight Orochimaru in the Chunin Exams will be the Hero and Sasuke! Jiogan thought to himself.

Exchanging a look with Might Duy, seeing the determination in each other's eyes, Jiogan said, "Lord Orochimaru, we didn't expect to have to fight you, the chief examiner. We both know we're far weaker than you, but as ninjas who came from humble beginnings, we will give our all. Please impart your wisdom upon us!"

Orochimaru naturally knew of Jiogan and Might Duy's commoner status. As the chief examiner, he had reviewed all the candidates' files. "What a glib-tongued brat. Whether I go easy on you depends on your performance. If you can't satisfy me, I'll have to disqualify you!" Orochimaru shook his head.

"Come on, let me have some fun!"

"Lord Orochimaru, please excuse us!" Jiogan said.

Jiogan and Might Duy immediately attacked Orochimaru. They exchanged over a dozen blows in an instant. Orochimaru was quite surprised, not expecting their Taijutsu to be at such a high level.

He had already recognized the Eight Inner Gates technique when he saw Might Duy open the third gate to defeat the snakes, knowing Might Duy's Taijutsu level was not low. But he hadn't expected Jiogan, a Ninjutsu specialist, to have such high Taijutsu skills as well.

After all, Orochimaru was a disciple of the Third Hokage, an absolute genius. Although he wasn't at his peak yet, he could still fight Jiogan and Might Duy with ease in terms of Taijutsu!

This made Jiogan sincerely admire him. "As expected of Orochimaru. The Orochimaru from the anime could even fight a Four-Tails powered Naruto with his fists. His Taijutsu is truly solid!"