There's a Peeping Tom!

"Hidden Rock Village really disgraced itself this time!"

"You little bastard! I'll remember today's humiliation! The day we recover our strength will be the day you die!"

Watching Zhi Ge's retreating figure, the Hidden Rock Village teacher burned with anger!

Yet there was not the slightest trace of fear on his face!

He believed that once Wen He recovered, he would definitely be able to crush that brat!

Even if they had lost this match, it did not mean they would have no strength to fight in the future!

"Congratulations, Zhi Ge! You got off to a great start!"

Naruto patted Zhi Ge on the shoulder and spoke with an envious look on his face.

"You're too kind, Naruto."

Zhi Ge responded modestly, though a hint of pride appeared on his face!

"Haha! This is worth celebrating! I hope I'll have the same luck when it's my turn to compete!"

Upon hearing Naruto's words, Shikamaru also came over, wearing a bright smile!

"Don't worry! We Konoha Village ninja are strong. Everyone will definitely be fine!"

Hearing Shikamaru's words, Naruto and Zhi Ge both smiled and nodded.

"Naruto, Shikamaru, I have something to take care of. Good luck with the rest of the matches. I'll be leaving first!"

With that, Zhi Ge turned and left the arena.

Seeing Zhi Ge leave, both Shikamaru and Naruto wore puzzled expressions!

"Why does that guy feel so strange?"

Shikamaru frowned as a trace of suspicion arose in his heart while he watched Zhi Ge depart.

Hearing Shikamaru's words, Naruto also frowned!

Zhi Ge understood very well that returning to the village to participate in the Chunin Exams was merely something he did on the side.

His true purpose was to investigate the truth behind the Uchiha Clan's extermination years ago.

Now that everyone was busy taking the exams, he could take advantage of the weakened guard presence to investigate the village.

However, the longer he stayed in the village, the stronger that familiar feeling became. There was even a trace of danger growing around him, making him uneasy.

Therefore, once the exams were over, he immediately chose to leave!

He needed to quickly investigate the clan extermination case from back then. He needed to find out who exactly was connected to the Uchiha Clan's downfall!

Of course, besides all that, he also understood something clearly.

He knew that many ANBU still existed within Konoha Village. If he did anything outrageous, he would probably be exposed very quickly!

But at this moment, he had no choice but to take the risk.

Because he could no longer wait to learn the truth about what had happened to the Uchiha Clan!

He wanted to know what the Uchiha Clan had gone through and why they had been exterminated.

Yet as he walked, Zhi Ge suddenly spotted a familiar figure!

And the owner of that figure was peeping into the women's bathhouse!

"Perverted Sage! What are you doing?! Didn't you say you were staying in the Rain Ninja Village?! Why are you peeping here?!"

Seeing the Perverted Sage's actions, Zhi Ge immediately shouted!

Hearing Zhi Ge's shout, Jiraiya abruptly raised his head and stared at Zhi Ge in utter shock.

He had been caught red-handed in the middle of his sneaky behavior, but with his ever-thick skin, he did not feel guilty in the slightest!

"I... I wasn't doing anything... I just wanted to go in and take a bath..."

Jiraiya scratched the back of his head, then chuckled and spoke.

"Really? But that's the women's bathhouse!"

Zhi Ge said, holding back a laugh.

"Uh! Well... I was doing it for training!"

Jiraiya was instantly left speechless by Zhi Ge's words.

"Training? You need to hide outside the women's bathhouse and peep for training? You're really that desperate, huh!"

Seeing Jiraiya's appearance, Zhi Ge immediately burst out laughing.

"Nonsense! I am the great Jiraiya! How could I possibly do something like that!"

Hearing Zhi Ge's words, Jiraiya immediately replied with a solemn expression.

"Tch! I can't be bothered to waste words on you! You're just a horny wolf!"

Zhi Ge curled his lip and said.

"You brat! You actually called me a horny wolf! After reading your Silver Vase Plum, I was struck by inspiration! I only came here to find some material!"

Seeing Jiraiya's indignant expression, the corners of Zhi Ge's lips rose slightly!

"Oh! So that's how it is! Looks like you want to find a girl to practice with!"

Hearing Zhi Ge's words, Jiraiya froze instantly!

"Cough, cough, cough... Don't spout nonsense! I only came to seek inspiration!"

"Tch!"

Seeing Jiraiya's appearance, Zhi Ge gave a disdainful snort!

He might not understand lust, but Jiraiya's eyes and mannerisms had already exposed what he was thinking.

"You brat! I'm done talking to you. I still need to hurry off to train! I'll deal with you later!"

Hearing Zhi Ge's mockery, Jiraiya's face immediately turned red. He then turned around angrily and ran off into the distance!

"Training? Wait! I just passed the third round of the Chunin Exams! Take me along for some training too!"

Seeing Jiraiya run off, Zhi Ge immediately shouted.

Hearing Zhi Ge's words, Jiraiya stopped in his tracks!

"You just passed the third round of the Chunin Exams?!"

"That's right!"

Zhi Ge nodded, then added, "I ran into a very strong kid from Hidden Rock Village, but I still beat him flat. Still, I know the people I face from now on will only get stronger, so I'd like the Perverted Sage to give me some special training!"

"You want special training? Sure! But I have one condition!"

After pondering for a moment, Jiraiya spoke.

"What condition? Tell me! I agree!"

"I want you to immediately write another book as good as Silver Vase Plum for me to read! That's not too much to ask, is it?"

Hearing Jiraiya's condition, Zhi Ge fell silent for a moment. In the end, he gritted his teeth and said, "Isn't that just screwing me over?! There's only one month left before the official exams. If I finish writing a book, when would I have time to train?!"

"Hmph! If that's the case, then forget it!"

Seeing that Zhi Ge was unwilling, Jiraiya gave a cold snort!

"Hey! Jiraiya! You're forcing me! If that's how it is, I'll expose what you were doing peeping at the women's bathhouse just now! Someone, come quick..."

Hearing Jiraiya's words, Zhi Ge gritted his teeth and spoke.

"What?! Zhi Ge, you... you have no sense of honor!"

Hearing Zhi Ge's threat, Jiraiya's face immediately darkened!

"You're obviously the one making things difficult for me! How did I become the one with no sense of honor?!"

"I..."

Hearing Zhi Ge's words, Jiraiya was rendered speechless once again!

"Fine, fine! In that case, I'll give you some truly special training!"

Jiraiya waved his hand and said.

"Hmm?"

Hearing Jiraiya's words, Zhi Ge could not help but be startled.

Jiraiya's expression just now did not seem like he was joking!

"What special training? Let's hear it!"

Zhi Ge hurriedly asked.

"Well... how about fighting me? Do you dare?"

Jiraiya thought for a moment and spoke.

"What?! Perverted Sage! You aren't planning to kill me to silence me, are you?! How could I possibly fight you with my current strength?!"