Konoha: This ninja is suspicious by nature

Chapter 45 Death Forest
The dense leaves cover the scorching sun, the autumn wind blows without any ripples, and the huge tree trunk cannot be surrounded by dozens of people hugging each other, which indicates that this forest is unusual.

It is rumored that the centipedes here are thicker than arms, and the big snakes that often appear have waists as big as buckets. The fences surrounded by strong iron bars cannot block the dangerous smell leaking out. The warning sign at the door "Keep strangers out" seems to record that no entry is allowed. Show the tragic history of mankind.

"This is the venue for the second exam, the 44th Exercise Ground, also known as the Forest of Death."

The light yellow trench coat was opened back, and Hong Dou pointed at the forest enclosed by the iron fence behind her and said to the people in front of her.

The breeze blew across everyone's faces, and the 26 people from the 78 teams that had advanced to this round were now on the grass in front of the forest.

Hexin looked up at the forest that was blocking the sky and the sun, and couldn't help but feel a little depressed.

"You will feel the breath of death with your own eyes soon."

Red Bean showed a sweet smile.

"You will feel the breath of death with your own eyes soon, why are you pretending! I'm not afraid!"

Naruto in the crowd put his hands on his waist and twisted his butt, smacked his lips and imitated Anko's words, then puffed out his chest and looked fearless.

"Hehe, you are very energetic, kid."

Anko pulled out a kunai and flew towards Naruto. The sharp blade cut his cheek and inadvertently cut off the hair of a candidate from the Grass Ninja Village behind him.

In just a moment, Anko came behind Naruto and grabbed his neck, touching the blood seeping from his cheeks, "Examination candidates like you usually die early. I like the sweet taste of blood the best."

Anko, whose eyes were narrowed to a slit, suddenly opened her eyes. She sensed someone coming from behind and took out another kunai to block it.

I saw a thin snake-like tongue holding a kunai in its mouth and slowly stretched it out in front of Anko's eyes. The person who stuck out the tongue was the grass ninja whose hair was cut off. He made a voice like a middle-aged woman, "Give back the kunai." you."

Naruto squinted his eyes at the tongue and couldn't help but feel weird, "What a long tongue."

"Thank you, but don't stand behind me with murderous intent. I will kill you if you are not careful."

Anko smiled slightly and took the kunai on her tongue.

"Haha, I'm sorry, I couldn't help but feel excited when I smelled the blood." The bamboo hat covered the Kusanagi's eyes, and then his tongue crawled back into his mouth with a "suck" sound.

"It seems that there are many high-spirited people gathered in this exam. It's really exciting."

Anko looked thoughtfully at the Kusanagi walking back.

The grass ninja passed by Hexin and gave a sharp look. Hexin narrowed his eyes and looked at each other.

After a short interlude, Hongdou began to get down to business. She walked up to everyone and took out a consent form from her windbreaker.

"This is a death consent form. Those who want to take this exam must sign it, so even if you die, it will be none of my business."

Hong Dou's eyes swept across the audience, and when he saw everyone's puzzled expressions, he burst into laughter.

"Then I'll announce the rules for the second exam." He said while handing out the consent forms.

"This time it's wild survival. You have to survive in this forest for five days. There is a central tower in the middle of the forest, ten kilometers from the entrance. You can choose to enter from 44 different entrances. Bring these two scrolls and everyone will arrive. The team is deemed qualified.”

After saying that, Anko took out two scrolls, one with 'Heaven' written on it and the other with 'Earth' written on it.

"Five days! Then what shall we eat?" Choji fearfully stuffed potato chips into his mouth.

"There are a lot of poisonous insects and ferocious beasts in this forest." Kabuto said with two companions behind him, with a worried look on his face.

"Why are the scrolls divided into heaven and earth?" Sasuke asked puzzled.Looking at the chattering crowd, Hongdou continued to explain:
"This is wilderness survival and also a battle for scrolls. Half of the 26 teams hold the Scroll of Heaven and half hold the Scroll of Earth. You must collect two scrolls in this forest and reach the central tower within the specified time."

"That is to say, there will be 13 teams with 39 qualified people, but in fact there will not be that many people at all. Due to external factors such as time constraints, harsh environment, enemies in the dark, etc., there must be only a few teams that can successfully complete the task. "

Neji on the side analyzed silently.

"Can I withdraw from the competition midway?" Shikamaru asked.

"Not allowed! You are not allowed to withdraw from the competition midway!" Hongdou said sternly, "Let me summarize it for you. The team must collect the scrolls of heaven and earth and reach the central tower intact within the specified time to be qualified. Also! No stealing is allowed. Read the scroll.”

"What will happen if you see it?" Naruto asked after swallowing.

"That's a consequence more serious than death!" Hongdou replied, then pointed to the registration desk aside, "I'll give you some time to think about it, think clearly, go over and sign the consent form, take the scroll and choose which entrance you want to enter through. , we can start when everyone is ready.”

"One last thing, don't die!"

After Hongdou finished speaking, the candidates holding the consent forms dispersed and whispered to each other, seeking advice from their companions, peeking out from time to time, and silently observing potential opponents.

Notice that everyone dispersed and came to Hongdou's side.Let’s get straight to the point:

"Anko-senpai, I am an ANBU member, Moonlight Heed. Can my two companions reach the central tower directly later? After all, they are not even genin."

Anko raised her eyebrows and looked at He Xin, "Are you Yue Guang He Xin? Of course, but you are alone in this forest, can you do that? Do you want me to accompany you, sister?"

"Haha. Thank you for your concern, Sister Hongdou. The situation here still needs Sister Hongdou to maintain it. I'm actually okay."

Hexin scratched his head and smiled.

"There are many experts among these candidates. You were so arrogant yesterday, so be careful of others looking to settle accounts with you."

Hong Dou put her hands on her waist and fell back in her windbreaker, reminding her kindly.

"Thanks for the reminder, I will pay attention."

Hexin thanked him again and took out a box of glutinous rice balls, "Sister Hongdou, I bought this specially this morning. I heard from my brother that you like to eat this."

Anko's eyes shone as she took it unceremoniously, "I never thought that Hayate would have such a sensible brother. He is really lucky."

"Sister Hongdou, see you in the Central Tower."

Be careful and wave away.

"Careful what you said to that examiner, it made her so happy!"

Naruto was standing under a big rock not far away with his arms crossed and an expression of indignity.

"Sasuke, who will you put the scroll on later?"

Sasuke next to him frowned and didn't answer. It wasn't just them who had to face the problem of who to give the scroll to, everyone was like this.

It means that we don’t know which scroll in the world each team belongs to, nor who is keeping it. Such rules are destined to be fierce competition.

"Hey, where did Sakura go?"

Naruto looked around.

(End of this chapter)