Red sand dust

Just when all the tasks were assigned and completed in an orderly manner, the much-anticipated Chunin Exam was finally about to begin.

Because there was no suitable genin companion to form a team, Uzumaki Naruto, who had not been back for a long time, had no choice but to withdraw from this chunin exam.

As the leading teacher of Class 7, Hatake Kakashi couldn't bear the torment of the students' complaining eyes and random thoughts, so he had to find a job as an examination room monitor and hide away for a while.

The first time I tried it was in early June. The weather was not very hot yet. It was only a little sweltering at noon and it felt fine most of the day.

Daimaru, who had nothing to do, naturally set his sights on the examination room.

After all, it was a big event once a year, and there were quite a lot of people paying close attention to it. The chakra surging in the air, and the mental energy shuttling back and forth, were not noticed by most ninjas. Those who understood a little bit pretended not to know. .

The rules of the exam are relative to genin candidates, and naturally there are no restrictions on those big shots who can ignore them.

Of course, in such an environment, no one would be shameless enough to help a certain candidate cheat. Most of them just wanted to see how their own children performed and whether there were geniuses emerging from other villages.

Last year, there were so many monsters that even the Pig, Deer, and Die family couldn't come out. It was a nightmare.

This year is much better. Genin in previous years have been promoted one after another, and the rest are too embarrassed to compete with children. Winning is what they deserve, but losing is shameful. It is better to be promoted through meritorious service and special tasks.

However, this conclusion is also relative to Kurama Yakumo, Hinata Neji, Haruno Sakura and Miss Saya. Most of the genin candidates sitting in the examination room scratching their heads and worrying about the written test performed pretty well, which is commendable. There are a lot of bright spots, which is gratifying but also a bit regretful.

"This year, there are not many unexpected dark horses, which is a pity!" 』

In fact, this is the norm. The two consecutive Chunin Exams have been fought by gods, which is a rare event.

The Suna Ninja's strategy this year is still to make steady progress, sending three more teams of genin candidates than last year.

The quantity has increased, but the quality has not decreased, and has even improved. Mainly because starting from this year, recommended students from Awaji Village began to join the graduates of Sunagakure Village Ninja School. The base of genin expanded and the competition became more intense.

When overseas candidates from Naruto Village enter next year, Sunagakure Village's reserve team will become even stronger.

Such a vigorous trend has not yet been fed back to the regular ninja army and jounin levels, but it has already begun to show signs of it in the chunin exams.

And these data on the surface are also the focus of the major ninja villages to collect information and make statistics.

After looking at it for more than ten minutes, Daimaru had a rough judgment. He withdrew the secret technique, the third eye, and sat in a teahouse not far from the examination room, chatting with Hyuga Neji who he had "accidentally met".

"it's over?"

It is indeed a bit puzzling that a ninja of Daimaru's level would care about the Chunin Exam. Sunagakure Village has sent a special teacher to lead the team, so there is no need for Daimaru to intervene.

Even as the leader of the "Rescue Team", Hyuga Neji felt a little condescending. He must have some plan before agreeing to come.

"There is still half an hour, but the result should be confirmed. Nara Shikamaru's IQ is indeed amazing, but it is still lacking in the level of ravaging people's hearts..."

"Lack of experience, not everyone is like you and can learn on their own without a teacher..."

The expressionless Hyuga Neji spoke plainly, making Daimaru laugh.

"Very good. You can joke now. You have a good attitude. It seems that your recent progress is not bad..."

"It's just so so. I just haven't found the opportunity to reincarnate yet, but my chakra vision is quite sharp..."

"That's it..."

Daimaru took a sip of tea and said slowly,

"You practice first. After a while, I will have all the experimental materials in hand. I will study the 'Caged Bird' carefully and then I will customize the next step of practice plan for you..."

"How long do we have to wait?"

"As little as ten days and a half, no more than two months at most..."

Daimaru's answer made Hinata Neji breathe a sigh of relief.

"After so many years of suffering, I don't need this little time..."

Daimaru nodded. Hinata Neji's idea is very commendable. He failed the Chuunin Exam twice in a row despite being favored by many. His confidence was not affected, and the constraints of his family did not restrict his positive heart. Excellent indeed.

"For things like the Blood Succession Limit, we first need to look at the gifts from our ancestors, but that's not all. Your own efforts are also important. For the same Blood Succession Limit, each Uchiha tribesman has a different unique pupil technique, and their strength is also very different. Big, white eyes actually have such characteristics..."

"You mean..."

Hinata Neji was stunned for a moment, then reacted immediately,

"The reincarnation eye can be used as a reference, but you don't have to follow it blindly. You have to go your own way?"

"Of course……"

Daimaru smiled and replied,

"The core of power of the Otsutsuki clan on the moon is the Byakugan. They don't practice soft fists, and they try their best to improve the control and ability development of the reincarnated eye. The Hyuga clan relies on soft fists for their attacks. Do you want to give up this taijutsu? Take another route?"

"That's impossible!"

Hyuga Neji flatly denied it;

"After more than ten years of practice, the body has long been deeply imprinted with the soft fist. Even if the Byakugan becomes stronger, new tactics must be developed around the soft fist..."

"Then you will have to rely on yourself in the future. I can only try my best to provide assistance..."

"That's enough!"

Geniuses are proud. Even if the current Daimaru is strong enough to completely crush him, Hyuga Neji does not want to lose his independence. If you persist, you should not give up.

Next, the two talked for a while. It was not until the first test of the Chunin Examination was over that Daimaru said to Hyuga Neji:

"Next, the 'sniper team' will intensify surveillance of the Kingdom of Rain. You will be transferred to Platycodon Mountain City for a period of time. Be careful. I don't want the potential stocks I invested heavily in to die before they grow..."

"Is it dangerous there? I've been there several times, and there's nothing unusual about patrolling..."

Hyuga Neji is a little confused. Konoha Village and its allies seem to be planning a war in the Poison Rain Country, but is that country really worthy of being treated with such caution?

"You will know why when you become a cadre at the level of squad leader and have the right to know some top-secret information. Now is not the time..."

The strength is not enough and the level is not up to standard. Knowing too much about some things is a disaster rather than a blessing.

Daimaru is always paying attention to Hatake Kakashi's actions, and wants to understand the movements of Konoha Genin Team 7. Without the key figure of the Red Sand Scorpion, will the important event in Uzumaki Naruto's growth - the Battle of Tenchi Bridge - still happen? occur?

Without this experience, Daimaru would have considered setting up a situation to let the savior and his righteous partners practice their skills.

However, it is too dangerous to recover Orochimaru, who has the ability to use ninjutsu, with his hands restored. With Kakashi Hatake's strength and Uzumaki Naruto in the four-tailed state, he may not be able to come back safely.

However, waiting passively is not Daimaru's style.

How much of Orochimaru's strength can be exerted by Orochimaru, who is now in extremely poor physical condition, is still unknown. But if he can be injured, will Orochimaru be able to take action in advance, and Uchiha Sasuke can also counterattack smoothly?