Araki's mind instantly considered the issue of the name. After all, although this technique was taken from the ninjas of Kumogakure and imitated the Lightning Release Nintaijutsu of Cloud Rock Village, it used Lightning Release Chakra to fill the entire body to create a Lightning Release Lightning Release Chakra Mode for protection.
However, there is a fundamental reason for this: it requires the use of Lightning Release Chakra. Therefore, based on the changes in Chakra nature, he felt that Lightning Release Chakra Mode was no longer qualified to be named as his Ninjutsu.
Let's call it...
Jade Chakra Mode!
When Araki was thinking of a name, he felt it had to include a touch of green, because this green Chakra was fundamental to his growth to where he is today.
However, simply calling it the Green Chakra Mode seems too perfunctory, so the word "Green Jade" came to mind.
He was very satisfied with the name he had chosen.
immediately.
With the aid of the Jade Chakra Mode, Araki rushed towards the female ninja at an extremely fast speed.
When Araki was preparing for the battle, he defined the female ninja as someone similar to Nankain. Even if her strength was lowered, she should at least be above Little A, so he dared not be negligent in the slightest and immediately launched his full offensive.
But at that moment, he suddenly noticed that the female ninja in front of him had an even stronger look of shock in her eyes after seeing his attack.
"You've entered Lightning Release Chakra Mode?"
The female ninja immediately realized that the green Chakra fluctuations on Araki's body looked familiar, and the shock in her heart surged once again.
She was a ninja from Kumogakure), and had received training from the Kumogakure since childhood, focusing on Nintaijutsu. She knew very well the hardships required to master Lightning Release Chakra Mode, not to mention the need for exceptional talent.
There aren't many ninjas in the entire Kumogakure who can enter Lightning Release Chakra Mode, and she wasn't one of them.
Therefore, when faced with Araki's terrifying offensive, a strong sense of panic immediately arose in her heart.
"Not good!"
The female ninja instinctively wanted to take a step back and create some distance. She hadn't expected Araki to launch such an attack and was caught off guard.
But now it's too late.
She never considered the possibility that Araki might use Lightning Release Chakra Mode, since Lightning Release Chakra Mode is exclusive to Kumogakure and ninjas from other villages don't use it. Based on this common sense, it's easy to draw the relevant conclusion.
So much so that at this point in time, she could only watch helplessly as Araki rushed towards her. Her eyes could keep up, but her body was completely unable to prepare, especially when that fist came crashing down on her.
Araki narrowed his eyes, a fierce glint in them. He concentrated all the green Chakra he could muster into his fist, and with the increased speed, combined with the Chakra Enhanced Strength he had learned from Tsunade-sensei, he unleashed a powerful punch at the female ninja in front of him.
boom!
With a deafening explosion, the female ninja from Kumogakure was sent flying backwards before everyone's eyes.
The female ninja from Kumogakure) traced a magnificent parabola through the air before crashing heavily to the ground with a thud. Then, before anyone's eyes, her chest visibly caved in.
Pfft!
The female ninja, who was in a dull ache, immediately coughed up a mouthful of blood and then fainted, losing consciousness. From her current state, it was impossible to tell whether she was unconscious or already dead.
As the saying goes, to catch the thief, first catch the king.
Araki's actions immediately stunned all the Kumogakure ninjas present. Everyone stared at Araki, unable to believe their eyes; their superior had been defeated in a single move.
Hehehe.
Just then, Araki's grin widened, revealing a wicked smile, and he let out a rather chilling laugh.
Such laughter sounds chilling.
This immediately drew everyone's attention.
"Now it's your turn."
After Araki uttered those words, the Kumogakure ninjas became extremely wary of him.
However, Araki remained standing still, his smile unchanged.
Under such circumstances.
The ninjas of Kumogakure were momentarily stunned, their minds blank. They had no idea what would happen next or what to do, and were in a state of confusion.
Pfft! Pfft! Pfft...
However, at that moment, one piercing sound after another rang out, and sharp blades pierced through the hearts of all the ninjas.
Even at the moment of their deaths, they stared wide-eyed at Araki, because all their attention was focused on Araki. As long as Araki didn't move immediately, they weren't completely on high alert.
However, it was not Araki, who was right in front of them, who killed them, but Minato, who was holding a special Kunai.
After Araki had drawn the attention of all the Kumogakure ninjas, Minato had already begun his operation.
Half an hour later.
The battlefield here has been completely cleaned up by Araki and his two companions.
Using the supplies obtained from the people of Kumogakure, Minato redid the destroyed traps, and was able to set up even more traps than before.
What do we do next?
After setting up the trap, Minato plopped down on the ground. Even with his enthusiastic personality, he could still feel the oppressive aura emanating from Kumogakure.
"We've already been targeted by the Third Raikage, and we're still in Kumogakure. These next seven days are going to be tough!"
"If we just get through these seven days, everything will be fine," Araki said. "Once we leave this place, they won't be so blatant anymore."
"I understand, but I don't know how shameless Kumogakure will become, or what kind of people they will send in." Minato nodded, because the contract they signed only covered their participation in the Chunin Ninja Exams. So once the Chunin Exams were over, Kumogakure wouldn't be able to attack them as recklessly as they were now, unless they stopped caring about anything else.
Even if Kumogakure disregarded everything else and insisted on keeping Kushina here, it wouldn't be an easy task. After Jiraiya-sensei was still there, and the three members of Konoha were still very powerful. Even if they weren't a match for the Third Raikage, protecting the three of them and getting them out of there wouldn't be too difficult.
Therefore, the only time the Kumogakure can take action is during the Chunin Ninja Exams.
Should we approve or disapprove?
Just then, Kushina raised another question, causing Minato to fall into deep thought and turn to look at Araki.
" Araki, what do you think?" Minato frowned deeply. Actually, he hadn't thought that far ahead. His immediate priority was simply to get through these seven days. But what stance to take after those seven days was something he needed to consider.
"Pass."
Araki gave this answer almost without hesitation, and continued, "Only when we pass the Chunin Ninja Exams will we attract everyone's attention. It's not just our Konoha and Kumogakure that are paying attention to the Chunin Ninja Exams, but also many other villages in the ninja world, as well as the daimyo of various countries. When we appear before these people, the people of Kumogakure will have to think twice before making a move."
"I understand what you're saying." Minato took a deep breath and then said, "But I have another concern. If we pass the second round of the Chunin Ninja Exams, then a third round will inevitably be arranged. We don't know the specific rules for the third round yet, but it's very likely that it will still be a conspiracy against us."
"There's no need to overthink it; it's definitely a conspiracy. Kumogakure won't let us off easily. If we don't succeed in the second exam, they'll certainly have a backup plan for the third." Araki nodded and said.
"If that's the case..." After receiving Araki's affirmative answer, Minato frowned even more deeply and said with a serious expression, "If we simply fail the test, can we avoid the third exam? But in comparison, we won't get as much attention. So, is it more appropriate to avoid the conspiracy of the third exam, or is it safer to gain more attention?"
Minato immediately asked his question.
The same question mark appeared in Kushina's mind, and she turned to stare at Araki.
Even the two of them themselves didn't realize that although Minato was nominally the squad leader in their trio's organization, Araki Minato it came to some crucial decisions.
In other words, Araki plays the role of a backbone member. On the surface, he is just a member of the team, but in reality, his words carry significant weight.
"Only children make choices." Araki's face revealed a profound and enigmatic smile.
"What do you mean?" Minato didn't fully grasp what Araki was trying to say.
"Of course, I want them all!" Araki's smile widened. He didn't elaborate further after saying that, which made Minato's thoughtful expression deepen as he tried to follow Araki's train of thought.
"What do you mean?" After thinking about it, Kushina still didn't understand how she could have both.
"We only need to pass the second exam!" Araki narrowed his eyes slightly, the light in them becoming increasingly sharp and somewhat intimidating.
Chapter 74 The Hunt Begins
Konoha: Nobody knew I could use Wood Release! Chapter 74 The Hunt Begins
"How exactly do we do it?"
Kushina's curiosity had been completely piqued by Araki. She thought about it carefully for a long time, but still couldn't figure out how to achieve the best of both worlds.
"All we need to do is take all the special Kunai here!" Araki said with a smile. "By then, we'll have passed the second stage of the Rebirth Test, but only we will have passed; no one else can."
"This..."
Minato stared wide-eyed in shock, unable to believe his ears. He had never heard of anything so insane. It was as if only their small team could pass the normal test, leaving no chance for the other teams. Just thinking about it was crazy.
"This might cancel the third exam, or allow it to be held among the three of us. How could the Kumogakure possibly rig it then?" Araki added after speaking. "Furthermore, such an event would attract attention from various circles and the daimyo of all the countries watching the Chunin Ninja Exams, making them even more Kumogakure and hesitant to act rashly."
"I see."
Now that things had come to this, Minato finally understood Araki's reasoning, and he was deeply shocked.
After all, once this possibility is mentioned, they will feel that it exists, but to come up with such a solution must require tremendous courage and a sufficiently crazy mind.
At least he couldn't think of such an extreme solution.
but...
Minato's style of doing things has always been cautious, and he has never been so reckless before. When he heard that Araki wanted to do this, he felt an indescribable excitement.
"So now we..."
Minato began to feel confused. After hearing Araki's words, he suddenly realized that the plan had changed and everything was no longer as he had imagined.
"These traps were just set up! And it won't be long before the ninjas from Haruno Village come back in. I think the best time is after we deal with the next Kumogakure, then we'll hunt them down in the final exam arena!" Araki's eyes gradually became sharper.
"Understood."
Minato now had a definite answer in his mind. After all, he had just redrew the traps, and if he were to change his plans now to fight for the Kunai that represented passing the second round of the Chunin Ninja Exams, it would be a waste of time for him.
For the next period of time, Araki and his two companions continued to wait and wait for their prey to come to them.
This time it wasn't as quick as before, probably because none of the people who went in had come out, which aroused the attention of the Kumogakure, making them more cautious.
Just as they suspected.
The Kumogakure held an emergency meeting overnight to discuss matters concerning Kushina and to re-plan their strategy.
It was because of this change that Araki and his two companions were able to spend a peaceful night here.
Throughout the night, Kushina continuously used her Chakra to sense her surroundings. At the slightest disturbance, she would notify Minato and Araki. However, Araki also maximized his sensory abilities, constantly exploring the surrounding atmosphere and monitoring every move around him.