The First Exam Ends

As the patriarch of the clan, Kamizuru Divine Bee devoted himself to the Kamizuru Clan, constantly thinking about restoring the Kamizuru Clan to its former glory.

Having decided to pledge allegiance to the Fourth Hokage of Konoha, Shinbe understood that as long as her clan performed better than the Aburame Clan, they would surely be able to rise again and surpass the Aburame Clan in the future.

One way to do better than the Aburame Clan is to assist Konoha in launching the operation to destroy Iwagakure, and another is to hand over the clan's insect-controlling Ninjutsu.

With merit, wholehearted submission, and the promise of the Fourth Hokage, Shinbee understood that this was also a turning point in the Destiny of the Kamisumi clan.

Naraku glanced at the beehive, picked up another Ninjutsu scroll, and began to read it.

"Indeed, it's much more detailed than the bee control techniques mastered by Kiyo and Suzume, and it certainly has some exquisite aspects. Very well, I'll accept this gift."

Naraku nodded, affirming the bee-controlling technique of Kamisui Ryu. A swirling wind rippled in his palm, absorbing the Ninjutsu scroll and the beehive into his internal space. He glanced at the Kamizuru Divine Bee a few times and chuckled:

"The Kamizuru Clan has many outstanding ninjas, but it is you who have come here personally. Miss Kamisumi, are you perhaps planning to use your beauty to seduce me?"

"Ha?"

Upon Kamizuru Divine Bee was somewhat surprised. She looked up and carefully examined Uchiha Nara. After a moment, she smiled charmingly and said:

"You've discovered my little scheme."

Naraku hearing these words. He had originally intended to make a joke to bridge the gap, but it seemed to have made things even more awkward.

"Uh... Miss Divine Bee, just kidding, please don't take it personally."

Naraku touched his nose, his expression somewhat serious, and continued:

"Iwagakure is as solid as a rock, but even the hardest rock can crumble into pieces with just a light tap if it is rotten inside."

The Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki of Both Scales, has been in control of Iwagakure for a long time, which reminds me of some unpleasant things. This is one of the reasons why I initiated this operation."

Naraku quick-witted, but he doesn't lose sight of priorities and never forgets his purpose in infiltrating Iwagakure.

Ōnoki controlled Iwagakure for a long time, and not only Kamizuru Clan decline, but all the major ninja clans in Iwagakure continued to decline, which was basically similar to the style of the Third Hokage of Konoha.

Over the decades since the villages were founded, each village has been truly integrated by the Third Hokage, making the main force of the villages a civilian-based ninja force. Despite the decline of the ninja clans, the strength of the villages has not decreased significantly; on the contrary, more Ninjutsu and secret techniques have been passed down in the villages.

"Something bad?"

Shenfeng was only focused on Naruto's earlier jokes and seemed somewhat disappointed and distracted when Naraku changed the subject.

"Ah, that's the village's past. The first exam should be almost over. Let's end our meeting here today."

This operation is extremely dangerous. Wait patiently for the order to commence.

Naraku and Shinbee had achieved their goal of meeting. Seeing Shinbee's absent-mindedness, Naraku felt somewhat embarrassed. He signaled to Kamizuru Divine Bee to pay attention to their actions and not forget their mission.

"Hi!"

The Kamizuru Divine Bee adjusted its mindset, solemnly agreed, formed a mudra with its hands, and transformed into countless bees, flying in all directions and leaving the room.

Naraku observed the bees for a while, and after all the bees left, a whirlwind rippled in Naraku's palm, and the scroll of the secret technique for controlling bees, which the previous Kamizuru Divine Bee had handed over, appeared. Naraku opened the scroll and examined it carefully.

"It has some unique features; at least it doesn't have to treat its body like an insect nest, unlike the Aburame Clan."

"With my Space-Time Ninjutsu, I can definitely raise a powerful swarm of bees."

Naraku has a penchant for collecting Ninjutsu and secret techniques. He enjoys collecting and studying the Ninjutsu of various villages and clans, and this bee-controlling secret technique pleases Naraku.

After studying it for a while and completely copying the Ninjutsu, Naraku finalized his strategy for using the Bee Control Technique. He then put the scroll away, his palm swirling with wind.

Bang! Bang!

"Enter."

Several young ninja boys and girls wearing Tea Hidden Village Forehead Protector entered the room.

"Ryuya!" X6

The six Chagakure Genin respectfully.

This infiltration mission into Iwagakure was carried out in two groups. The first group consisted of three Genin, who were not led by Jonin. The second group consisted of three Genin, who were led by Naraku disguised as Jonin Tea Hidden Village, who was also responsible for guiding and protecting the six of them.

These six individuals are all outstanding talents from Chagakure, having long since risen to the Chunin, with some even being Special Jonin. This time, on their trip to Iwagakure Chagakure, they all assumed the identities of Genin to cooperate with Naraku's operations.

These six people were unaware of Naraku's true identity. They only knew that Naraku was one of the Anbu captains of Uchiha Hyaku, the lord of Yuho City. His identity had been brought into the open, and he had become Jonin of Yuho City, leading the two squads this time.

"How did it go? Did you pass the first exam?"

Naraku on the tatami mat and asked softly.

"Passed smoothly. The Chunin Iwagakure were actually a bit easier compared to those at Yuho City."

Handa Tea Hidden Village, formerly Special Jonin of Chagakure but now Handa Fumicho of Genin Tea Hidden Village, answered softly and added a comment at the end.

The other three Tea Hidden Village ninjas looked somewhat embarrassed, and the squad leader, Ogawa David, said softly with a hint of shame:

"Ryuya, our team failed the assessment and was eliminated in the first round."

Naraku somewhat surprised that some of the carefully selected Tea Hidden Village would be eliminated. His expression darkened slightly, and he said coldly:

"Elimination? Ogawa David, the three of you, you were eliminated from the Chunin Ninja Exams Iwagakure, do you know the punishment?"

"Understood, return to the Ninja Academy in Yuho City to repeat the course..."

Ogawa David and his two companions blushed slightly, clearly ashamed.

Naraku was extremely disappointed. These were the elite troops selected by Yuho City from those under fifteen years old. It was fortunate that one team had passed the first round; otherwise, it would have taken some effort to infiltrate the second round. He said expressionlessly:

"Good to know. Since you failed the exam, then prepare to go back to the Ninja Academy to retake it."

Regardless of whether you pass the exam or not, we'll return to Yuho City together after the exam. The three of you can go back to your rooms."

"Hi..." X3

Ogawa David's team of three bowed slightly, turned, and left.

Handa Fumicho looked at the three men's dejected appearance with a gloating expression.

"Handa Fumicho, Hidaka Genji, Tamura Mami, you three are very good."

Naraku softly praised the three who passed the exam, then said with a serious expression:

"Genji, you are skilled in Transformation Technique. Transform into my appearance and stay in this room, never leaving my side."

The second exam will be held in the Lost Wasteland, which has an extremely high mortality rate. I will be replacing Genji, and Fumio and Asami will assist me.

This is an important and special mission assigned by the leader of Yuho City. It must be completed properly, understand?

Naraku disguised his actions as a mission from the leader of the Yuho City, encouraging the others to perform well in the second exam and concealing his true purpose of meeting Orochimaru in the Lost Wasteland.

"Understood!" X3

Upon hearing the special mission given by their leader, the three men became even more serious and focused.

"The break after the first match is thirty minutes. The second match is about to start, let's go."

The Third Tsuchikage forbade Naraku visiting the Chunin Ninja Exams, but the details and content of the exam questions were agreed upon by both parties when the exams were jointly organized. Later, the decision was changed, and slight adjustments were made due to the involvement of the Kazekage, but the Kazekage Rasa also informed Naraku of the general outline.

Naraku very clear about the details of the exam, and after explaining them, he got up from the tatami mat.