Red sand dust

In the central tower at this time, the eighth team of Konoha genin were suffering the most.

It was originally just an isolated team in Konoha. After spending two days around many Suna ninja, it was already very stressful. After finally waiting for the companions of Konoha Village to pass, the one who arrived was the unfamiliar Hyuga Neji. squad.

As a newcomer to Team 8, it was natural that he didn't have many connections among Konoha ninjas. The aloof "Konoha Village's strongest genin" would naturally not think about chatting with a few new genin who he didn't know.

The arrogant Aburame Shino and Inuzuka Kiba would not go out of their way to please their seniors.

As more people passed by, the atmosphere became more subtle.

Even Suna Ninja, after spending time together day and night, has almost finished saying what needs to be said, and the rest is just a dull dullness.

Everyone works as a team, each occupying a corner. While recharging their energy, they also secretly observe the next competitors.

"Daimaru, that Hyuga Neji has also passed the test. He looked at us for a long time, seemingly unhappy!"

In such a small place, every move in the entire space, even Ye Mu, who could clearly see every pore on everyone's body, and the unkind eyes not far away, naturally could not escape her observation.

"Well, don't worry. Our second test has been completed. Any private fights are strictly prohibited and you will be disqualified from the exam."

"That's not what I meant, Daimaru, aren't you afraid that they will retaliate on the third try?"

"revenge?"

Daimaru said nonchalantly,

"Do you think I came to take part in this year's Joint Chunin Exam with a learning attitude and wanted to see the strong demeanor of geniuses?"

Daimaru curled his lips at Rock Lee, who was glaring angrily:

"The first written test and the second survival test were all about bullying children. Although it was very interesting, it was difficult to reach the level of elegance.

Next is the real beginning. Without those wastes that are just going through the motions, the competition between the elites is the main event. You two, remember, anyone who enters the central tower is a competitor who needs to be defeated, even if they are in the same team..."

"Then...Yame, I, and Daimaru are you too now?"

"certainly!"

Daimaru replied affirmatively,

"Why do you think I said those words to you before? We are in the same group, we are not only comrades who share the joys and sorrows, but also competitors on the road of ninja.

Supporting each other, competing with each other, and motivating each other are the driving force for us to go on together for a long time. Those who cannot keep up will be left behind and cannot blame others. "

"You...you are really direct with your words, Daimaru!"

After listening to Daimaru's heartfelt words, Qian smiled bitterly and said,

"The love of teammates that comes from charity is the most unreliable, and we understand that."

Of course, Chiwa Yeme, who came to the Sound Wind Team, would not be unable to understand.

This is the atmosphere of Sunagakure. The will of fire such as teamwork, friendship, and dedication that Konoha ninjas admire are obviously not suitable for the harsh environment of Sunagakure Village.

After a moment of silence, Yemu asked curiously:

"Daimaru, do you currently have an opponent you want to challenge?"

"Um!"

"Who is it? It can't be the 'strongest genin in Konoha', or the handsome Uchiha Sasuke...

neither? It can't be that green watermelon over there with thick eyebrows, right? "

"Stop guessing!"

Daimaru looked at Temari who was talking quietly to Kankuro in the distance.

Sensing Daimaru's gaze, Sen asked:

"Is it Kankuro? Do you want to defeat him, declare himself the strongest puppet master in Sunagakure Village, and impress Temari?"

"No! Compared to Kankuro, puppet master, etc., I want to fight Temari more..."

"Huh? Your thoughts are really strange."

Qian looked at Daimaru's expression, and it didn't look like he was lying.

"You want to bully her if you like her? You are no longer a child, but you are still so naive? Besides, you can't beat Temari..."

"You won't know until you try."

"Why do you want to challenge Temari?"

Yemu asked doubtfully,

"If you want to show your strength, there are many famous ninjas. Wouldn't it be better to defeat them?"

"You don't understand!"

Daimaru shook his head and said no more.

If we can really encounter Temari in the third trial early, that would be the best. What kind of protection is safer than eliminating her and sending her back to Sunagakure Village?

It will not affect the overall situation of Gaara, the one-tailed Jinchuuriki, to liberate Sand Shukaku, but it will also allow his beloved girl to escape.

The only thing that is a bit harder and more dangerous may be the unexpected variable Daimaru himself.

"Hey, forget it if you don't want to say it. It turns out that you regard Temari as the opponent you want to defeat. No wonder you behave differently towards her than usual.

I thought you were playing hard-to-get, but in the end, you were still the stupid Daiwan. It was really disappointing and boring! "

As Qian said, he yawned, leaning against each other with Yemu, preparing to take a rest.

On the other side, Hyuga Neji closed his Byakugan. Let alone the inside of the central tower. Not far outside the tower, dense traps blocked the way. The subsequent teams, even if they collected the real Scroll of Heaven and It is also difficult for the Earth Scroll to come over.

"Ningji, fortunately we met a group of cowards who haven't met other groups yet, otherwise it would be really difficult to pass."

Tiantian and Locke Li had lingering fears and were almost cheated.

"Luck is also a part of strength. We are so successful. It is better to say that other groups are more lucky."

Hyuga Neji said matter-of-factly.

Even without the blessing of luck, Hyuga Neji and his teammates were confident that they would sweep most of the candidate groups in the Death Forest.

Passing the second test is inevitable, the difference is just how much effort it takes.

…

In the forest of death, Uchiha Sasuke, who was looking for drinking water, accidentally encountered the Kusanagi team of Kaoru who was in poor condition, and successfully took away the "Scroll of the Sky" that they regarded as a treasure.

Naruto Uzumaki, who was stationed on the spot to light a fire and prepare to grill fish, and Sakura Haruno, who had recovered a little from her injuries, did not notice Kabuto Yakushi, who was looking at him from the dense forest not far away.

"That's almost it. If we don't help, Uchiha Sasuke will have no chance of passing the second test." In this case, I, a spy who is ordered to observe the performance of prey, will be in a very difficult position! 』

The seventh Konoha genin team, which had lost all the scrolls, had little chance of passing the second trial without realizing the trap of the fake scrolls.

Touching the fake scroll he had just picked up, Yakushi Kabuto, as shrewd as he was, had to sigh that the weird thoughts in the minds of people who were deliberately causing trouble were really hard to guard against.

As a multi-faceted spy, Kabuto Yakushi is a top master at forging documents and documents. A dabbler like Daimaru is really not worth mentioning.