I am the most popular character in Naruto!

Orochimaru's cooperation with the Konoha Orphanage began long ago. Countless children were captivated by Orochimaru's charisma and became an important part of the Sound Village.

Kabuto initially only admired Orochimaru, while simultaneously following and learning from her as his teacher.

After all, his mother, Yakushi Nonou, could no longer provide him with much support. In Kabuto's eyes, Yakushi Nonou, who devoted herself to the orphanage, was somewhat neglecting her duties.

In pharmacological research, Kabuto has already surpassed his mother.

Orochimaru's appearance was just what he needed.

However, this situation changed after Orochimaru transformed into a woman.

Kabuto's fanaticism for Orochimaru and his admiration for his teacher gradually changed...

Chapter 601 The Second Exam

As Kakashi predicted, Sasuke lost to Rock Lee by a hair's breadth.

Just as he was about to unleash Chidori in frustration, Naruto, just like Sasuke had done before, jumped out and stopped him.

It has to be said that the two of them are in the same boat. After the previous battle, they learned a new ultimate move, but neither of them dared to use it, so they were stuck here feeling frustrated.

However, Sasuke had already done quite well, forcing Rock Lee to almost use the Front Lotus, but Neji managed to stop him in the end.

With Neji's strength, stopping Rock Lee would be a very easy task.

With just a quick burst of speed and a gentle tug of his fist, he pinned Rock Lee, who was about to unleash his Lotus Flower, to the ground, leaving Might Guy, who was about to step in to deliver a heartfelt declaration of youth, quite embarrassed.

After Neji politely apologized to Sakura and skillfully explained that the difference in strength between Team 3 and Team 7 was due to a year of combat experience, Sasuke and Naruto accepted their explanation.

There's no way around it; Neji is strong, speaks politely, always has a smile on his face, and his every move reflects the dignity and refinement of a noble family. It's really impossible to get angry with him.

If there's anything unsatisfactory about this meeting between Team 7 and Team 3, it's probably that Might Guy ultimately completed his performance.

It's so embarrassing.

But Rock Lee actually ate this kind of awkward stuff. After a conversation that was so awkward it was off the charts, tears, and a hug, the two guys in tight-fitting clothes were so excited they almost went out for a run.

If Neji hadn't stopped them speechlessly and explained how important the upcoming Chunin Exams were, they probably wouldn't have been able to stay with their youthful passion.

The Chunin Exams proceeded as usual, with the first round largely following the original story, and nothing particularly unusual happening.

Naruto once again captivated the entire audience with his outstanding performance, including the stern-faced, scarred man who never smiled.

I'm too lazy to look up the exact name of that scarred guy, but he looks older than his age, and he's still Kakashi's junior.

It is worth mentioning that the second Chunin Exam, the Death Forest Tournament with Anko as the chief examiner, is the most important one to talk about.

Young Anko, having studied under Orochimaru for a period of time, appeared somewhat depressed after Orochimaru "defected" from Konoha.

However, with Chiaki's encouragement, she was able to overcome her inner conflict and prepared to carry on Orochimaru's legacy in Konoha.

After all, Orochimaru's secret techniques are quite outrageous, almost unique.

If Anko can create a family, then Orochimaru's secret techniques could be used as family secret techniques for inheritance.

However, it's clear that after her experiences with Orochimaru, Chiaki, and Kurenai, Anko isn't very interested in men.

The first two possess a charm that transcends gender, while the last one is a best friend she grew up with, and the two are almost inseparable.

Since there are already these people, why would I need any other men to interfere with my life?

Anko's open and carefree personality is indeed very appealing, and coupled with her exquisite looks, it's easy for kids who haven't been genin long and don't have much self-control to resist her.

Tsk tsk.

Look at that fishing net shirt, look at that evil, enormous thing!

Hongdou didn't care; to her, these were just little kids, nothing worth paying attention to.

The rules for the second exam remain unchanged: survive in the primeval forest of the Death Forest and steal the scrolls carried by each other.

With the Konoha 12 having completely different strengths than in the original story, the teams advanced exceptionally quickly.

Especially Team 7, who suffered a severe attack from the Sound Village in the original work, encountered the three Sound Village members early this time. After Naruto used his Rasengan technique, he easily defeated the three of them.

Sasuke didn't even have time to draw his Chidori before the battle was over.

Unfortunately, Chidori requires hand seals, but Danzo doesn't; it can be used immediately after being made, which is quite convenient.

After defeating the Sound Village team, the sheer scale of the battle caused all twelve Konoha 12 to gather together.

The three members of Team 3 finally saw Naruto's giant Rasengan, and Rock Lee felt a lingering fear.

This thing is no joke if it hits someone; just look at those Sound Village ninjas lying on the ground.

It is powerful, requires no hand seals, and is relatively concealed, making it a truly deadly weapon.

If Naruto were to gain another ability—a rapid movement ability—then probably no one would be able to stop him.

……what?

and many more.

The combination of rapid movement and a fatal blow seems familiar...

"Thank goodness the Fourth Hokage isn't in Konoha..."

Shikamaru murmured to himself, then pulled his Ino-Shika-Cho trio away into the distance.

After receiving Shikamaru's hint, the Konoha 11 gave Naruto a complicated look before leaving.

Naruto was a little confused, while Sasuke and Sakura exchanged a glance and sighed at the same time.

Yes.

Thankfully, the Fourth Hokage isn't in Konoha.

If Minato were in Konoha, and he saw Naruto learn the Rasengan, he would definitely have given Naruto the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Whether Naruto can learn it or not, as a descendant of the Yellow Flash, Naruto has to know this technique!

If Naruto could truly master the Flying Thunder God Technique combined with the Rasengan, he would be the second Yellow Flash!

How can ninjas of the same rank compete with him in this situation?

While others are still using B-rank and C-rank ninjutsu, you come out with S-rank forbidden techniques and A-rank ninjutsu. Who can withstand that?

"Naruto, do your best."

Sakura encouraged Naruto, saying, "Give the Fourth Hokage a surprise when he comes back!"

Rather than watching Naruto become the second Yellow Flash, Sakura would prefer to see him become a strong person through his own efforts.

"Oh!"

Naruto chuckled sheepishly and raised his fist at Sakura, "I will!"

Even if he's mischievous, he's quite serious when he needs to be.

"Alright, stop chatting."

Sasuke glanced at Naruto, shook his head slightly, and said, "We haven't gotten the scrolls yet. I don't know what kind of luck we had, but we all got the same scrolls."

In the second Chunin Exam, they needed to obtain two types of scrolls: "Heaven" and "Earth." However, the scrolls that were dropped along the way were the same as those in Naruto's hands, which was quite strange.

"Then let's keep going!"

Naruto gave a thumbs up, "I feel like everyone except my own crew is no match for them!"

However, just as Naruto finished speaking, a python swept across and sent him flying.

"Naruto???"

Chapter 602 Interested

"Where did this little bug come from, spouting such nonsense?"

A hoarse, somber, yet incredibly beautiful female voice rang out.

Her voice, soft and feminine like a snake, lingered in the hearts of the three students in Class 7.

"Naruto!"

Sakura and Sasuke both widened their eyes at the same time. A huge python appeared out of nowhere and sent Naruto flying.

"Enemy attack!"

The two ninjas, with their excellent skills, immediately assumed fighting stances, temporarily ignoring Naruto who had been knocked away.

This kid's tough skin, he should be fine...

perhaps.

“Gah!!!!”

The enormous python flicked its tongue, and a foul stench rose up, forcing Sasuke and Sakura to cover their eyes.

"Haruno...Sakura."

"Uchiha... Sasuke."

A beautiful woman leaned against a tree branch, two small, emerald-green snakes coiled in her hands, creating an alluring and mysterious atmosphere.

"Who are you?!"

Sasuke's pupils contracted as he stared intently at the beautiful woman in the tree.

He was certain that there was no such person in the entire Hidden Leaf Village, nor was she among the students in the Chunin Exams.

In other words, this woman must be a ninja who infiltrated Konoha from the outside.

As for what they wanted to do by infiltrating Konoha, need I say more? What else could they do besides causing some damage to Konoha?

Surely they couldn't have come for themselves?

"Sasuke-kun, try to notify the Anbu and the examiners."

Sakura whispered to Sasuke, then reached into her ninja tool pouch, preparing to smoke and run away.

This woman possesses such a large python; she is clearly a powerful ninja. The two genin are certainly no match for her at present.

Although the Forest of Death is a primeval jungle, some monitoring facilities are still in place for the sake of the Chunin Exams results.

In other words, the examiners will still observe the progress of the Chunin Exams.