Shadow of the Wood

Chapter 86 Interests

"Before starting the third exam, I have something to explain." Hiruzaru Sarutobi was not polite, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said to the many candidates in front of him: "It is about the real purpose of this exam. "

"The real purpose!?" The words of Hiruza Sarutobi of the Third Hokage caused many candidates to frown and look at each other with some doubts.

"You must have heard that the purpose of this exam is to 'enhance the friendship between countries and improve the overall quality of ninjas'," Hiruzaru Sarutobi calmly glanced at the expressions of many candidates, and continued: "But I I don't want you to misinterpret the true meaning of this."

"This exam is actually the epitome of the war between the allied countries!" Sarutobi Hiruzen's words caused a slight wave among the candidates, and he continued: "You only need to look at the history to know that the current The allies were enemies who were adjacent to each other in the past and competed with each other in strength, and the existence of the Chunin Exam is to prevent countries from wasting manpower and material resources and avoid losing both sides."

Naruto couldn't help being stunned when he heard Hiruzaru Sarutobi's words, and quickly asked loudly: "Why do we do this? Isn't this an exam for the selection of Chunin!?"

"Indeed, this exam is held to select outstanding genin who are good enough to serve as zhongnin, but on the other hand..." Sarutobi Hiruzen said, picked up the pipe, and lit the many candidates in front of him with the end , opened the mouth and said: "It is also an occasion for you ninjas, carrying the prestige of the country and Ninja Village, to fight with all your strength!"

"The danger of the country, the country, and Ninja Village?" Hiruzaru Sarutobi suddenly put a heavy burden on the body of many candidates, which made Ino ask a little uneasy.

"The candidates who will take part in the third test next will be the outstanding ones who have been eliminated among the many ninja elites. We will invite many well-known figures who are task entrusters, and even the lords of various countries to visit your competition!" Hiruza Sarutobi Shen Sheng said: "The lords of various countries who own ninja villages, and the heads of each ninja village will also be present at that time."

"The employer who entrusts the mission chooses Ninja Village because he prioritizes the quality of the ninja and the strength of the Ninja Village." Hiruzaru Sarutobi said seriously: "The ninja quality displayed in this exam will be used as a reference for the audience. , Strong ninja villages will be entrusted with more tasks, while weak ninja villages will be assigned fewer tasks."

The third generation or the domestic Sarutobi Hiruza paused for a while, allowing many candidates to digest what he said before, and then continued: "And the results of the test can also let the leaders of various countries and ninja villages who sent candidates to participate in this test, Be aware of your own strength, and you will not make rash provocations—this is the dual pressure of diplomacy and politics!"

"Then why do we have to fight to the death when we take the exam!?" After understanding Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, Inuzuka asked loudly, unwillingly. Not many people would like to wander in life and death and dangerous environments. Once, for everyone, is an extremely precious existence.

"The strength of the country is equal to the strength of the Ninja Village, and the strength of the Ninja Village is equal to the strength of the Ninja..." After hearing Inuzuka Ya's question, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the other party expressionlessly, with a calm and indifferent tone: " And the true strength of a ninja can only be displayed perfectly in a place of deep hopelessness!"

"The purpose of this exam is to demonstrate the strength of the ninja village and the country through the performance of each ninja village and shinobi," Sarutobi Hiruzen turned his attention back to many candidates, especially the Konoha candidate, and said : "That is to say, this is not an ordinary exam, but a battlefield where you, as ninjas, risk your life, your Ninja Village, and the prestige of the country to fight to the death!"

"So, before the start of the third exam, I have one last question for you." Sarutobi Hiruzen said slowly, "Are you ready?"

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Because the purpose of the third test is for audiences with daimyo and celebrities as the main body to obtain information on the strength of the ninja village from many ninja elites, so that the ninja village can increase the number of missions for a period of time in the future quantity.

Therefore, from the perspective of these characters, it is impossible for the competition to be held for a long time. It is short, but exciting and intense. It is more interesting than face-to-face fighting, and compared to ordinary people, because it is difficult to understand the many tactical actions of ninjas, simple and direct head-to-head confrontations can also allow them to intuitively recognize the strength of candidates.

That is to say, just like the original book, the many ninja elites remaining at this time have to go through a preliminaries with a very high elimination rate, leaving the best batch of candidates, so as to win the honors of many celebrities and famous names in various countries. , Chance to compete on stage in front of ninja bosses.

"So..., those who feel a little unwell, or who do not want to continue taking the exam after listening to the rules explained by Master Hokage, please report immediately." Moonlight Galewind cleared his throat, and spoke hoarsely to the candidates Said that the discomfort refers to the candidates who have just entered the central tower not long ago and did not get enough rest: "Because we are about to start the pre-selection exam!"

Needless to say, after experiencing the cruel second exam in the forest of death, many candidates must understand that the next pre-selection exam with a very high elimination rate may face a very difficult and dangerous battle, so the question of Moonlight Gale .

"The exam is about to start!?" Haruno Sakura cried out in surprise after hearing what Tsukiko Hayate said, and looked at the six members of the eighth and tenth classes of Konoha Shinobu who were much more energetic after a few days of adjustment. , said hesitantly: "But we have just passed the forest of death and completed the second exam!"

"You have graduated from school, and you are no longer those students who need the care of teachers!" Moonlight Galewind coughed, and said unceremoniously to Haruno Sakura: "The second exam has created a relatively equal platform. As for The time to reach the central tower is related to the individual's ability, and Konoha, as the organizer, will not give you special care!"

Haruno Sakura was reprimanded by Moonlight Hayate and Nono said nothing, but the worry on her face has not faded, not to mention herself—or she has no confidence in her own strength—at this time Uchiha Sasuke who is beside Sakura is holding a hand He kept clutching the part where his left shoulder was in contact with his neck, and pulled it a little, and his originally handsome face would twist into a ball due to the pain, making him look extraordinarily ferocious.

If the pre-selection does not give time to cultivate, the sequelae of Uchiha Sasuke's curse of the sky under Orochimaru will not subside, and Uchiha Sasuke's state is simply difficult to cope with subsequent challenges.

Haruno Sakura worriedly looked at Uchiha Sasuke who was in pain, her eyes became firm again, and she was about to raise her hand to announce Sasuke's situation, but unexpectedly a slightly cold palm clenched tightly Grabbing her catkins tightly, Haruno Sakura was startled, and when she looked back, she happened to meet Uchiha Sasuke's dark and gloomy eyes.

"Don't tell about my wound, Sakura!" Uchiha Sasuke stared at Haruno Sakura seriously, and leaned close to her ear, whispering: "Don't meddle in other people's business!"

"Why are you so brave!?" Haruno Sakura said excitedly, not because Sasuke grabbed her hand for the first time, and spoke close to her ear, but because of the worry and fear from the heart at this moment.

Misty mist has filled Haruno Sakura's eyes, and at this time she said with a choked voice: "I feel so scared..., please, Sasuke, I don't want to see you suffer anymore, you quit!"

"Shut up! Sakura!" Uchiha Sasuke let out a low voice, interrupting Haruno Sakura's voice, with a hint of gloomyness and sadness in his face: "I said it before, I am a man who bears hatred, and I am The only descendant of the Uchiha clan."

"For me, it's not important to pass the Chunin exam and become a Chunin. I just want to pass this exam to prove my strength, whether I'm strong or not!" Sasuke Uchiha looked over Haruno Sakura shoulders, looking at the many candidates left at this time, especially Shikamaru's straight back, there seems to be a dark flame burning in his eyes: "I just want to fight these outstanding people to prove my hard work over the years It's not in vain..., I want to know that I am one step closer to the road of revenge!"

Haruno Sakura and Uzumaki Naruto, who had already noticed the two, stared dumbfounded at the unforgettable hatred on Uchiha Sasuke's face.

"There is no better occasion than this exam, and I want to let Konoha and even people in the ninja world know that the Uchiha clan has not declined, even if I am the only one..." Uchiha Sasuke frowned tightly, enduring Seeing the pain accompanied by the curse seal of the sky, he gritted his teeth and said, "It's not something that ordinary people can defeat!"

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In the venue for the pre-selection of the third test, a cold gaze fell on Sasuke Uchiha, who was suffering and resisting the erosion of the curse seal. It is not obvious that the owner of this gaze is the guide of the trio of Yaoshidou, Chitongkai, and Jianmeicheng.

"It's such a tenacious will, it can resist the erosion of the curse mark, and it has come to this point," Orochimaru, who was disguised as Konoha Kamijino, thought excitedly, resisting the habit of licking the corners of his mouth: "His performance is really It’s so exciting for me!”

"However..." Orochimaru's eyes turned and landed on Shikamaru not far from Sasuke, thinking with a little interest: "This is the child named after Hinata? He even brought Kawakawa Qiwan together with others. It's really not easy to kill!"

The biggest threat to Ninja Village's rebellion is its control over the personnel and security arrangements of Ninja Village, as well as its connections, before rebelling against the village. Orochimaru, as one of the former "Three Ninjas" of Konoha, was in Konoha Village before rebelling against the village. Naturally, his reputation is not low, he has a large number of followers, and he has a lot of contacts that can be used. Because of his xinxing problem, he has also laid a lot of dark hands. Although Konoha must have taken precautions, but many times, passing some information It can still be done easily.

Orochimaru already knew the detailed process of the eighth and tenth squads of Konoha Shinobi taking Shikamaru as the main force to kill Kawakawa Qiwan.