The Epicly Enhanced Konoha Crush Plan (10)

Ninja Academy, examination hall.

The first exam had just ended, and the candidates who passed left with Mitarashi Anko, the examiner for the Second Exam.

Morino Ibiki and several other Chunin collected the exam papers.

In addition to the nine questions on the exam paper, he added a tenth question on the spot.

That is, whether to answer the question if you don't know the specific content of the tenth question.

If a candidate answers incorrectly, they will be permanently disqualified from participating in the Chunin Selection Exam.

If you do not choose to answer question 10, you will be immediately considered to have given up the exam. If one person gives up, the other two people in the same team will also be considered to have given up the exam and will be eliminated together.

This is him using his position as an examiner in the first exam to temporarily add rules, putting mental pressure on all candidates, which is similar to mental torture.

If the test taker is calm enough, he will not be intimidated by his words. However, most test takers find it difficult to withstand this psychological pressure, so they choose to give up.

Of the original 300- Genin candidates, more than 100 were eliminated in one go after the tenth question, in addition to the 20-odd who were caught cheating during the exam.

Especially those candidates who didn't know the answers to the first nine questions and weren't good at gathering information, wouldn't dare gamble on the tenth question.

Recalling how those Genin were scared away by him and Genin, as well as those genin who stayed to take the exam, Morino Ibiki smiled. Just as he received the exam papers from the back of the classroom, a paper filled with densely written answers caught his attention.

"Hmm? This brat."

——Yagami Taichi——

The name on the exam paper immediately caught Morino Ibiki's attention.

"Yagami! Could it be..." Morino Ibiki was somewhat surprised and uncertain. Only the last question, the ninth one, was not completely answered by this candidate, but this had already surprised him, because the solutions to the other questions on the exam paper were even more detailed than the standard answers he had received.

Question 7 tested the Rank B advanced Water Release Ninjutsu, Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu. Candidates were required to correctly write out the 44 Hand Seals for the Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu, as well as the details and precautions for using this technique.

Without reaching a level close to that of Jōnin, even if you know the hand Hand Seals for this technique, you still can't learn it. As for the details and precautions, that's even more difficult. Not many ninjas would try to learn a ninjutsu they can't master if they don't have enough Chakra.

Therefore, those who can answer this question correctly either have Jōnin elder in their family who is skilled in Water Style, or are good at gathering information and can copy the correct answer from the proctor who is mixed in with the examinees.

As for the fact that the probability of answering the questions correctly was too low, even the candidates from Kirigakure did not answer them all correctly.

The eighth question requires answering at least two methods of Chakra Nature Transformation and form transformation, a level that only Jōnin can access.

The ninth question involves advanced Medical Ninjutsu knowledge, which can only be answered by Jōnin Medical Ninjutsu.

These three questions are designed to force test takers to find ways to gather information.

Based solely on Yagami Taichi's answer sheet, Morino Ibiki guessed that he had mastered multiple advanced ninjutsu and had completed at least one Chakra Nature Transformation or form transformation. He also had some knowledge of Medical Ninjutsu, otherwise his answer would not have been so detailed. His answer was different from the standard answer they had prepared in advance, so it was obviously his own work.

"Senior Ibiki, take a look at this exam paper."

"Here's mine too. Take a look at the answers to the last three questions."

Two Chunin collecting the exam papers came up to Morino Ibiki and handed him the papers.

"Is there a problem?" Morino Ibiki took the exam paper and his gaze immediately sharpened.

"These two candidates' answers differed greatly from the standard answer in their process, but there were no errors to be found; the process was too concise!" the proctor replied.

'Two simplified Hand Seals methods for the Water Dragon Bullet Jutsu: 1. Zi-Chou-Yin-Si-Wu-You; 2. Zi-Chen-Mao-Yin!'

'Detailed Explanation of the Improved Mystical Palm Technique '

After comparing the contents of the test paper with the standard answers, Morino Ibiki quickly flipped the test paper over, and the names Yagami Shion and Yagami Hikari were clearly written on it.

These two people's answers were not only more concise than the standard answer, but they were also definitely correct.

If it were just the answers to questions seven and eight, it wouldn't have caused Morino Ibiki like this, because as Special Jonin, he knew more than just the two examinees.

The most crucial question was the ninth one, which involved detailed knowledge of Medical Ninjutsu. Both candidates' answers were clear, logical, and well-organized. Even he, who knew nothing about Medical Ninjutsu, felt that they made sense.

Moreover, their answers were several levels higher than the standard answers, which was equivalent to developing a new advanced Medical Ninjutsu based on the advanced Medical Ninjutsu, Mystical Palm Technique. This was what surprised him the most.

The theoretical knowledge of these three candidates had reached the Jōnin, or even surpassed the level of Jōnin.

Their strength must have surpassed that of Chunin, after all, news of Sasuke's defeat by Taichi had already spread Konoha.

At first, Morino Ibiki didn't take this matter too seriously because there was a big difference in strength between Chunin, Special Jonin and Jōnin, so he didn't think that a child of this age would Jōnin.

So even if these three candidates are Shiraha's children, it's impossible for them to be much stronger than Shiraha was back then at this age.

When Shiraha was 12 years old, he had just graduated from the Ninja Academy. His strength was only slightly better than that of an ordinary Genin, and he was not particularly outstanding.

To make things difficult for this year's test takers, the last question was set by the head of the Konoha Medical Corps, and the answer was also provided in detail by the head of the Medical Corps.

Now it seems that these three candidates are ridiculously strong!

"They're monsters!" Morino Ibiki suppressed his shock and handed the test papers of Shion and Hikari to the two Chunin, saying:

"You two give the answer sheets of these two candidates to the Medical Corps Captain and let him see if the improved Mystical Palm Technique is feasible. I will go and report this matter to the Lord Third Hokage."

"Yes, Ibiki- senpai." The two Chunin left the examination hall with Shion and Hikari's test papers.

Morino Ibiki went straight to the Hokage Building, hoping that nothing unexpected would happen to Konoha during this exam.

The fact that Shiraha sent three genin like this Genin participate in the exam clearly indicates that it wasn't just for the Chunin Ninja Exams.

After all, the Second Exam is a no-rules battle, and even if a candidate is killed, it is their own choice.

However, if these three examinees were to go on a killing spree in the Death Forest, it would indeed have a huge impact on Konoha.

It's important to know that the eldest daughter of the Hyuga Main Family also participated in the exam. If her Byakugan is stolen, Konoha will probably have to swallow this bitter pill, and its reputation among the countries will suffer another huge blow.

The matter was of utmost importance, Morino Ibiki's steps quickened.

The outskirts of Konoha.

The Training Ground 44, also known as the Death Forest, is usually used as the Second Exam of the Chunin Selection Exam.

Even seasoned students who had participated in the Chunin Ninja Exams several times felt intimidated by this place.

The exam had just begun.

Shion, Hikari, Taichi entered the forest at a leisurely pace, as if they were on a leisurely outing.

Upon entering the forest, Taichi immediately activated his Innate Spell, "Serpent Spirit Sense."

After a moment, Taichi stopped sensing and said, "The person emitting that special radiation field is not within my sensing range. It seems he is at another entrance, far away from here."

"It's alright, we'll stay here for five days and search slowly," Shion said.

After the first exam, Taichi deliberately approached the ninja who had given him a special radiating field, and discovered that the ninja was Genin from the Otogakure, so he paid special attention to him.

The Second Exam is now a no-rules battle, so he plans to capture that examinee and carefully study what exactly his special Energy Field is and why he has Energy Particles similar to those of Wizard on his body.

"Okay, let's head straight to the middle and wait for him at the Central Tower."

Taichi.

"Didn't Dad plan to conduct Byakugan Purification Experiment to help Mom awaken the Tenseigan? I think Hinata Hyuga's Byakugan purity is very high. Should we grab her and take her Byakugan?" Hikari suggested calmly from the side.

Although Hikari wasn't particularly interested in scientific research experiments, he was very talented in this area, so he received a lot of support from Shiraha.

She has recently started to learn about Shiraha's experiments on Byakugan Clone, so she knows what Shiraha needs most right now.

"Dad didn't give us any specific instructions, he must have his own ideas. Let's not take action against the Hyuga clan for now, after all, the Hyuga clan is going to join the Land of Whirlpools this time." Shion shook her head slightly.

"Alright then."

Hikari nodded. Although she often teased Taichi, demoting him from 'older brother' to 'younger brother', she still liked Shion, her older sister, more. So, she didn't object to listening to Shion on things that weren't absolutely necessary.

Let's go.

Shion flashed and quickly accelerated towards the Central Tower.

Hikari and Taichi followed closely behind.

Shortly after the three left.

Not far behind them, a human-shaped wooden stake suddenly protruded from the trunk of a thick tree. The stake quickly took on a specific shape and eventually became a ninja with disheveled hair. The Forehead Protector he wore indicated that he was a ninja from the Kusagakure. The newcomer was none other than Orochimaru in disguise.

This body, cultivated from a large number of First Hokage Cells, allowed him to easily master the Wood Style Secret Technique.

Orochimaru, using the Otsutsuki Clan's special concealment methods, evaded Taichi's "Serpent Spirit Sense." As soon as he entered the examination hall, he found the three of them and followed them.

"Byakugan experiment? Tenseigan?"

Orochimaru kept pondering the information that had been revealed by Hikari; it was the first time he had ever heard the term Tenseigan.

However, the fact that Shiraha valued it so much meant that it must be a powerful eye technique on par with the Rinnegan of the Otsutsuki Clan, which immediately piqued Orochimaru's interest.

What Orochimaru was most interested in was the bloodline power of Shion, Hikari, and Taichi.

After merging with a small amount of Shiraha's bloodline, Orochimaru was able to clearly sense the terrifying power contained within this bloodline, the source of which might be even stronger than Ōtsutsuki Isshiki at his peak.

However, the Shiraha consciousness contained within his bloodline gave Orochimaru a headache.

After all, he risked his life to absorb Isshiki, and had the hope of going further on the path of Chakra, so naturally he didn't want to be controlled by anyone.

Therefore, since Shiraha's own bloodline contains a large amount of his soul consciousness, his descendants' bloodline will definitely contain less soul consciousness.

Based on Orochimaru's understanding of Shiraha, given Shiraha's personality, he definitely wouldn't like to control his own child.

Since he can eliminate the soul consciousness in Shiraha's bloodline, it must be even easier for him to eliminate the soul consciousness in Shion, Hikari, and Taichi's bloodlines.

Orochimaru, in particular, felt that his bloodline was very thin. Not to mention compared to Shiraha, even compared to Shion, Hikari, Taichi, the gap was huge.

His speed in cultivating the "Companion Serpent Meditation Method" was extremely fast, but no one would complain about cultivating too quickly, especially since Orochimaru had learned from Isshiki's memories what might happen in the future, so he felt a certain sense of urgency.

Momoshiki, Kinshiki, and Urashiki are all powerful members of the Otsutsuki. Orochimaru is not confident in defeating them, so he hopes to become stronger as soon as possible.

"Let's go find Naruto and Sasuke first!"

After pondering for a moment, Orochimaru decided to stop following Shion, Hikari, and Taichi. Obtaining their bloodline would not be easy, and using violence would undoubtedly offend Shiraha.

Knowing that he didn't know Shiraha's true strength and that he could cooperate with Shiraha to deal with the Otsutsuki Clan, Orochimaru didn't want to become Shiraha's enemy.

Although he was confident, he doubted that if he were to face both Shiraha and Kushina at the same time, even surviving would be a problem.

Shiraha not only knew many of the secret techniques he had previously mastered, but he also developed them to a greater depth.

Cursed Seal are no problem for Shiraha.

In comparison, the only thing that could allow him to quickly restore the original power of the Otsutsuki Chakra was the Tailed Beast.

Orochimaru coveted the Nine-Tails' chakra within Naruto.

In addition, Naruto and Sasuke possess a Chakra that Orochimaru finds very familiar, which is very likely the power of the Otsutsuki Clan.

So he decided to start with the easy stuff and then move on to the difficult stuff, and go and find out what was going on first.

Soon, Orochimaru's body disappeared into the tree trunk.

evening.

North of the Death Forest.

Sasuke, Naruto, Karin were resting against a tree trunk.

The place was teeming with poisonous insects and ferocious beasts, which made the three of them, who were participating in the Chunin Ninja Exams for the first time, very uncomfortable.

Although these venomous insects and ferocious beasts posed no real threat to them, they kept them on edge, especially since they had already encountered two ambushes from other squads that afternoon.

Unfortunately, they weren't very lucky; the teams they encountered all carried Earth Scroll, and so did Earth Scroll.

At this point, the three of them already had three Earth Scroll in their hands.

"Have you rested enough? Let's go! Let's try to pass the exam before dark."

After resting for a while, Sasuke stood up and said that with the strength of their team, passing the exam was a certainty, so what they should pursue was not just passing the exam, but achieving good results.

"All right."

Seeing Sasuke's tense expression, Karin didn't say much. It was clear that Sasuke had been greatly affected by being defeated by Taichi, and he especially wanted to prove himself.

"Let's go then." For Naruto, who had mastered the power of the Nine-Tails Chakra, this level of battle made him feel almost no fatigue, so he was the most energetic one.

Boom--!

"Watch out!" Sasuke suddenly cried out.

Just as the three of them stood up, a terrifying hurricane swept in from behind them.

Before Sasuke and Karin could react, they were struck by the hurricane, leaving a deep trench in the ground before disappearing from Naruto's sight.

"Sasuke! Karin!" Naruto cried out in alarm, his eyes fixed on the ground in front of him.

Through the Nine-Tails Chakra power, Naruto sensed a clear malice directed at him.

"Who are you?!"

"Such keen perception." Orochimaru emerged from underground and, without saying a word, launched an attack on Naruto.

Boom!