On the other side, facing the Fourth Kazekage's swiftly thrust Kunai, Minato Namikaze's expression did not change in the slightest.
In a flash of golden light, his figure had already vanished. The Kunai stabbed into empty air without surprise, yet the Fourth Kazekage did not look particularly shocked, as though he had expected this all along.
Golden light flashed repeatedly, and Minato Namikaze appeared behind the Kazekage, reaching for his mask.
"You really are suspicious. Let me see your true identity."
He was too fast. The Fourth Kazekage leaned backward, but Minato still tore off his mask in one motion, revealing his true appearance.
Ten Thousand Snake Array
The instant the mask fell away, a raspy voice rang out. Countless venomous snakes spewed from Orochimaru's mouth like shuriken.
A cold gleam flashed as the Kunai in Minato's hand sliced through the air. All the venomous snakes were instantly cut in two, blood spilling out and dripping continuously.
Yet Orochimaru had no intention of stopping, and once again became entangled in battle with Minato Namikaze.
Elsewhere, Sasori controlled Hiruko as he fought fiercely against the Third Hokage. Both were masters at Kage Level; poison-coated hidden weapons and the Professor of Ninjutsu's techniques clashed through several exchanges in an instant.
The battle between Kage began without warning, and the entire Chunin Exams arena descended into chaos at the same time.
Baki, who had been standing behind Orochimaru, leaped down from the platform and fired a prepared signal into the sky.
The ninja hidden among the crowd all made their moves, catching Konoha completely off guard. Spectators kept collapsing one after another, having fallen under Otogakure's large-scale genjutsu.
Below, Gaara let out roar after roar, clutching his head in obvious agony. Sasuke had already wisely retreated far away.
He had noticed that something