22 teams.
A total of 66 people.
In addition, there are examiners supervising from all four sides.
At this moment, the number of Ninja gathered in front of the Forest of Death is close to 80.
Almost everyone arrived before their scheduled time.
Only one group of Grass Ninja arrived almost at the perfect moment, carrying a faint, undetectable scent of Naruto. Almost the instant that group appeared, Grass Ninja's pupils constricted sharply Naruto Naruto his gaze, knowing full well that if he lingered even for a fraction of a second longer, he would be discovered.
As Ninja.
They are naturally more sensitive to other people's gaze.
not to mention!
This is a team of Grass Ninja.
"They've finally arrived, Orochimaru!"
It was Konoha, the Daimyo S-rank rogue ninja of Orochimaru, who led his subordinates in disguise.
The faint smell of blood on his body.
It must be the lingering aura left behind when Orochimaru killed those Grass Ninja.
It's probably because they didn't take it seriously that they didn't do much about it.
Most importantly, Orochimaru didn't think anyone would notice the slight bloodstain on his body. Even Jonin Mitarashi Anko, who appeared to be the strongest Jonin present, couldn't detect the unusual aura emanating from Orochimaru and was still eloquently introducing the content of the second test.
They never imagined that their beloved mentor would be standing quietly among the Genin below.
Naruto's lips curled up slightly, revealing a handsome smile.
The target has appeared.
Next.
The goal is to find an opportunity to make contact with this Mr. Orochimaru inside.
"However, there's a high probability that this S-rank rogue ninja will take the initiative to find Sasuke."
Naruto glanced at Uchiha Sasuke, Naruto was still standing calmly beside him, out of the corner of his eye, and thought to himself.
"These are the rules. Those who want to give up should do so now, because once you're inside, there will be no going back! And let me emphasize one last time: no one may open the scroll before reaching the Central Tower. Otherwise, not only will you be disqualified from the exam, but you will also bear all the consequences yourself!"
The position at the top.
Mitarashi Anko looked at the 66 Genin below with a sinister expression. The words she spoke and the slight fear that appeared Genin the faces of the Anko gave Jonin great satisfaction, and her expression became extremely pleased.
"It seems no one has chosen to give up, excellent! I admire warriors like you. Now, proceed in order to enter the tents one by one and collect your team's scrolls. Once everyone has received theirs, the assessment will officially begin!"
Seeing that none of the people below had chosen to give up.
Mitarashi Anko nodded in satisfaction.
That's what makes games fun!
With a wave of his hand.
The 22 teams of Genin entered the second stage of the assessment followed the pre-arranged order to enter the tents and collect their team's exclusive scrolls.
And this was just before Naruto's team went in to collect the scroll.
A red figure came into Naruto's view.
A girl almost the same age as me.
That head of red hair.
" Karin Uzumaki!"
It was almost the instant I saw who it was.
Naruto's pupils contracted slightly.
One of the few remaining pure-blooded descendants of the Uzumaki in this world.
And it was also when I saw Karin.
A huge question arose deep in Naruto's mind.
Isn't Karin one of Orochimaru's people?
After Orochimaru was killed by Uchiha Sasuke.
He joined the Team Taka.
It was also because of Sasuke's heartless abandonment.
He was taken back to Konoha by the original character from the original story.
Although she was a prisoner, Konoha didn't mistreat this 'prisoner' because of her Uzumaki Clan identity and the need to extract information about Sasuke and the Akatsuki from her. But now, Naruto has actually seen Karin during the Chunin Ninja Exams.
And the Forehead Protector he was wearing was actually from the Grass Ninja?
'Could this be a butterfly effect caused by my own appearance?'
Naruto couldn't help but wonder to himself.
But then I thought about it again, and that didn't seem right either.
The so-called butterfly effect.
You have to personally get involved to change the course of the story, right?
Karin is Orochimaru's person, so she's not Naruto could possibly influence in terms of plot changes right now, right?
The plot is contradictory.
This left Naruto feeling deeply confused.
Of course, this is not a bug, but rather because Naruto himself is not familiar enough with the original plot. Karin Uzumaki was originally Grass Ninja, and she was in the Kusagakure with her mother. However, although she was called Grass Ninja, she was more like a slave. At this time Karin's mother had already died because she was 'absorbed' by the Kusagakure.
Karin participated in the Chunin Ninja Exams.
It was also because the Grass Ninja had their eye on Karin's physical characteristics, which were similar to her mother's.
The immense vitality of the Uzumaki Clan.
It can be used as Medical Ninjutsu without the need for Hand Seals.
In the original story, it also took place during the Chunin Ninja Exams.
Sasuke unexpectedly saved Karin.
This earned her Karin's favor.
Later, it was either Yakushi Kabuto or Orochimaru, who was 'traveling' in the Forest of Death, who discovered Karin and brought her directly back to Otogakure.
Karin, who had long been fed up with the inhumane treatment in the Kusagakure, naturally wouldn't reject the Otogakure.
This connects to the subsequent plot.
Whether Naruto didn't see this part of the story in his previous life, or because he had been in the game for too long and only remembered the main plot while forgetting the rest, it's natural that he would be surprised to see Karin in Konoha at this moment.
However, this surprise was only momentary.
" Sasuke, use genjutsu on those two Grass Ninja to keep them under control!"
Within a second.
After a series of thoughts flashed through Naruto's mind, Naruto gently pulled Sasuke aside, looked at the two Grass Ninja standing with Karin, and whispered the following to Sasuke.
Since you don't understand.
Then take the initiative and 'ask'!
Anyway.
Karin considers them all her own people.
In my past life, when I read the original story, she was just a rather simple girl.
If the opportunity arises.
Naruto wouldn't mind saving Karin, since the two Karin Grass Ninja didn't seem to treat her like a comrade at all.
As for what should be arranged for Karin later.
Let's talk about it later.
The worst possible outcome.
Aren't we still going to Otogakure?
Anyway, Naruto himself has to negotiate with Orochimaru.
This can certainly be considered as one of the conditions for negotiation!
Sasuke nearby, suddenly heard Naruto's words.
I do have some doubts about Naruto's request.
But in the last two months, Sasuke has developed a habit that he himself is unaware of.
He subconsciously obeyed Naruto's words.
Activate the Sharingan directly.
"Illusion!"
The guided illusion that is directly released.
The two weaker Grass Ninja didn't even notice.