Seeing Kakashi so angry left Naruto stunned.
Did we really mean that much to Kakashi?
"I've explained the pros and cons... so what's your decision?"
Seeing his three students finally take things seriously, Kakashi let out a relieved breath.
"It sounds pretty intimidating, but I'm entering!" Sakura brimmed with fighting spirit, her blood pumping.
"I'm looking forward to fighting strong opponents from the other Hidden Villages." Sasuke smiled too.
"Hmph, since Sasuke and Sakura are both entering, I guess I'll tag along and let Bro Sakura carry me?"
Naruto draped an arm around Sakura's shoulders as he spoke. "Bro Sakura, Sasuke and I are counting on you for these Chunin Ninja Exams."
"Hehe, no problem. Naruto, when a fight breaks out, you and Sasuke stay back so you don't get splashed with blood."
Sasuke rolled his eyes at Naruto.
"Yeah, sounds great. If our team runs into any weird challenges, you'll have to stand out front like our big bro."
"Easy-peasy." Sakura Haruno thumped her chest.
"Ahem... if you're sure, I'll report your decision to Lord Hokage. Train as much as you can over the next seven days. And I wish you luck in becoming Chunin."
"Okay."
"Hmph."
"No problem."
As the three finished speaking, Kakashi vanished in a puff of smoke with a pop.
But before Sakura could react and turn toward Sasuke and Naruto, two more pops rang out.
"Ah... Shadow Clones again!!! I hate Shadow Clones!!"
Meanwhile.
At No. 3 Experimental Headquarters in Otogakure, in the Land of Fields.
Orochimaru, who had a little girl's body and a mature woman's mindset, handed Kabuto Yakushi a precious, diluted injection.
"Inject this into Kimimaro. If everything goes smoothly, his underlying illness should improve quickly."
During his long conversation with Sixth Brother the previous night, a single remark had changed