In the Forest of Death, Sasuke and his companions headed toward the finish line.
The entire Forest of Death served as the testing grounds for this exam, covering an enormous area. Such vast grounds were intended to recreate the most realistic wilderness conditions possible for the candidates.
After all, when ninja carried out missions in the outside world, enemies could attack from any direction.
Perhaps Sasuke and his companions stood out a little too much, making it obvious they were not to be trifled with, because no one came looking for trouble.
This was especially true of Konoha's ninja. Before the exam even began, Kabuto had already sold them some information about it.
Kabuto had rated only two people as extremely dangerous: Gaara, Sunagakure's jinchūriki, and Sasuke.
Although Kabuto did not know that Sasuke had awakened his Three-Tomoe Sharingan during his time in the Land of Grass and learned quite a few ninjutsu from Izuna,
the impression Sasuke had left on him back in Otogakure was enough to earn him a dangerous rating. After all, how could a lunatic who might snap at any moment not be dangerous?
"Sasuke, Haku, something's not right."
Karin suddenly spoke up, quietly warning the two of them.
Haku asked in a low voice.
"What is it? Are other candidates approaching us?"
"No, I don't think so. These people have enormous amounts of chakra, nothing like ordinary candidates. And there are five of them!"
"I see. They must be from Konoha's Root. That old dog Danzo's men."
A trace of killing intent appeared in Sasuke's otherwise calm eyes.
"Be careful. They're here for me, but knowing how greedy he is, he probably won't let either of you go, either. After all, you both have very powerful bloodline abilities."
"Danzo? Root?"
"This could be tricky."
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