Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

Chiba nodded.

Kabuto tried to talk to her several times, but each time his brief answers led to awkward silences, and he eventually gave up.

He said it with envy every day.

……

That evening, he, Tenten, and Kazusa were assigned to adjacent rooms.

"strangeness?"

"Haha, it's just that being a genin for so long makes you know a bit more."

Chiba smiled without saying a word.

"Because it's strange."

"I'm just being self-deprecating," Kabuto Yakushi said with a self-deprecating smile.

Chiba nodded: "Yes, this has always been my wish."

"Kazusa, you seem a bit cold towards Kabuto-senpai."

He seemed lost in thought every day.

Kazusa spoke softly, her eyes glancing at Chiba.

I've seen it in a book.

Especially reading.

"Ideal purity can also be interpreted as naivety. He is unaware of the darkness beneath Konoha, which is why he can maintain such a mindset."

Before him stood an ordinary Chunin from the support team.

He licked his lips and said in a hoarse voice, "Dou, we don't have to become that kind of person, but we don't have to deliberately belittle ourselves."

"Yes."

Kabuto bowed respectfully.

"To be honest, I'm becoming more and more interested in him."

Do you want to change your plans?

"Of course not. If he can't even handle a small problem, it means that his capacity is only that limited."

An ordinary Chunin's eyes held a hint of excitement.

The pharmacist nodded, indicating that he understood.

"After all, Kakashi is leading the team, and some of the techniques that kid created are quite troublesome. If we stay too long, we might be discovered."

"Yes, please take care."

The pharmacist lowered his head.

An ordinary Chunin opened the door and left. After walking a short distance, Akakuni and Kenmi returned to their room carrying supplies. Not far away, Kakashi came out of the house.

He even greeted Kakashi.

"Kakashi, Jonin, you can rest here for the night. I will take you to Sunagakure tomorrow."

"Okay, thank you very much."

Kakashi nodded.

Orochimaru bowed slightly, then walked forward and returned to his temporary resting place.

You can still see Kakashi's back as he walks away from inside the house.

That's really something they value!

With Kakashi in front and Might Guy behind, they didn't give Sunagakure a chance to attack.

But why would Rasa launch an attack here?

If he had that kind of guts, he wouldn't be searching for gold all over the desert. There are all sorts of ways to make money, and there's always one better than finding gold.

Thinking of this, Orochimaru smiled mockingly.

That guy is worse than a Konoha kid even as Kazekage.

This is not meant to be sarcastic.

Orochimaru sincerely believed that if Chiba became the Kazekage, Sunagakure would be even stronger than it is now.

That's a true genius!

"Hehehe."

……

The next day, led by a Chunin from Sunagakure, a team of about ten people from Konoha headed to the testing site.

Kakashi didn't lead the way; instead, he went with Chiba and the others.

and so.

Chiba had the opportunity to get closer and ask some questions.

"Kakashi-sensei, do you have any guesses about where we'll be taking the exam this time?"

"Only Sunagakure knows this, but if they choose the Demon Desert, you must be careful."

Kakashi answered.

Because of the ruins?

"Correct."

Kakashi nodded.

The Desert of Demons was once a town in the Land of Wind. Beneath the sands lie ruins and who knows what traps and monsters lurk there. Its danger level is comparable to the Forest of Death.

Chiba seemed lost in thought.

Kakashi understood what he meant: if Rasa chose the Demon Desert as the location, it would mean that Sunagakure would have a lot of room to maneuver.

They will be in greater danger.

However, in that kind of place, the new ability that appeared last night might be of some help.

Yes.

Last night, after saying goodbye to Tenten and Kazusa, Chiba received a new enhancement from Bodhi Seed.

Patterns derived from the "parasite insect" technique.

Through observation and small experiments, he determined the direction of reinforcement—

communication.

Chiba tried it and made some small discoveries.

In a sense, "communication" is a special application of spiritual and natural energy.

Currently, I can only communicate with insects and small animals.

However, with the development of the Parasitic Insect Ninjutsu, or by further analyzing and learning its principles, one will certainly be able to further master this communication skill.

As it stands—

The Demon Desert is desolate, yet insects still survive there. With his own perception abilities, perhaps Rasa's plan could actually help him.

He thought for a moment and whispered to Kakashi, "Teacher, I recently came into contact with the Aburame clan and discovered a way to use spiritual power and special energy that allows me to communicate with insects."

"!!!"

Kakashi's single exposed eye widened.

Another discovery?

you?

Here……

He opened his mouth, but ultimately didn't reveal any further shock he had felt.

I'm grateful to the mask for giving me a final moment of dignity.

After a two-second silence, he said, "This ability is very useful. Keep it a secret. We'll discuss it again later."

"Yes!"

Chapter 85 That Chunin Has a Problem

Communicate with insects.

This kid...

That's amazing!

Kakashi's shock and worry were beyond Chiba's comprehension.

The reason why the Aburame clan can form contracts with parasites and develop a series of abilities around them is largely because they can communicate with them.

This is the foundation of the Aburame clan's strength.

Chiba's abilities have already extended into this field.

of course.

As things stand, Chiba is not a threat to the Aburame family; in fact, they have a close working relationship.

It seems that Sunagakure has made some arrangements.

After a day's journey, they arrived at Sunagakure Village from the border.

Chiba complained.

After learning about Chiba's ability, he was no longer worried about the Chunin Exams.

It's really boring.