The elite forces of the Five Great Shinobi Villages gathered in Konoha, and an unusual set of Chunin Ninja Exams began right on schedule.
But only a select few, led by the Five Kage, knew that these so-called Chunin Ninja Exams were merely a cover. Their true purpose was to draw out the rats that remained hidden in the shadows.
Whether the plot was trying to correct itself or not, the various stages of the Chunin Ninja Exams turned out almost identical to those in the original story. There were a few changes, but they had not strayed far.
Boom! Boom!
As the Chunin Ninja Exams reached their climax, a series of earth-shaking explosions suddenly rang out.
"Art is an Explosion!"
Maniacal laughter echoed high in the sky. It belonged to Deidara, the Akatsuki member obsessed with the art of explosions.
At the same time, an enormous creature appeared out of nowhere-a giant shark formed entirely from water. Its vicious, serrated teeth sent chills down the spine as it unleashed a terrifying presence.
Water Release: Great Flood Dragon Bullet Technique!
Another member of the Akatsuki, Kisame Hoshigaki, the man known as a human Tailed Beast!
It was not just these two familiar Akatsuki members. Battles of varying sizes erupted throughout Konoha at the same time. Many of the enemies appeared in bodies resurrected through Impure World Reincarnation, renowned warriors from the Warring States Period.
"They're finally here!"
Tsunade and the others looked grave, but there was not a trace of panic on their faces.
Under a series of orderly commands, Konoha's personnel swiftly began rescue and evacuation operations. The Jonin, led by Kakashi, Itachi, and Shisui, displayed outstanding leadership, quickly moving the noncombatants into safe underground shelters.
Their evacuation procedures were so practiced that they seemed to have rehearsed them