Konoha: The Gu Master Creates the Hokage

But he took it all in stride and didn't feel any jealousy.

"You have four and a half days left."

Iruka Umino said with a smile, "According to the rules, you cannot leave the examination room midway. I will take you to the rest room."

The four of them went to the lounge.

More accurately, it was a three-person dormitory.

"Iruka-sensei, is the third round of the Chunin Exams coming up next?"

Naruto Uzumaki sat on the edge of the bed and couldn't help but ask curiously.

"uncertain."

Iruka Umino shook his head and said, "If too many genin pass, there will be a preliminary round."

What are the qualifiers?

Naruto asked with a puzzled look.

"As is customary, it's an individual competition."

Iruka Umino explained, "Matching is done by drawing lots, with the winner advancing and the loser being eliminated."

"This is good!"

Naruto Uzumaki got excited.

He hasn't really gone all out in a single match yet.

The trouble of having teammates who are too good.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Zhihui".

Kakashi Hatake stood at the door and said, "Come out here."

"Kakashi-sensei."

Oil Girl Zhihui walked up to him and greeted him.

"Hokage-sama wishes to see you."

Kakashi Hatake said directly.

Yu Nu Zhihui was somewhat surprised.

In the original work, Orochimaru's appearance did not actually cause Konoha Village much tension.

Because in Hiruzen Sarutobi's view, his solo entry into Konoha was simply suicide.

Logically speaking, Tsunade shouldn't be afraid of Orochimaru.

She didn't know about Edo Tensei (the Reincarnation of Impure World).

Aburame Shiki arrived at the Hokage's office.

"I'll wait for you outside."

Kakashi Hatake stopped at the door.

Yu Nu Zhihui nodded slightly.

He pushed open the door, then closed it again.

Kakashi Hatake didn't see anything wrong with it either.

"teacher."

Aburame Shiki looked at Tsunade, who had no expression, and was very obedient.

"Were you and Sasuke bitten by Orochimaru?"

Tsunade couldn't help but glare at him and asked.

"No."

"He couldn't even break through my defenses," Yu Nu Zhihui said with a smile.

"Orochimaru would place a cursed seal on any genius he fancied."

Tsunade explained, "It's on Anko's shoulder."

Oil Girl Zhihui suddenly realized.

He was also wondering why Tsunade knew about the cursed seal; it turned out she knew it was through Mitarashi Anko.

"The curse mark is a double-edged sword. It can temporarily enhance strength, but over time, it will cause irreversible damage to the body."

Tsunade said in a deep voice, "Moreover, I suspect that once you are under the cursed seal, you will be controlled by Orochimaru."

Yu Nu Zhihui nodded.

As expected of the Hokage.

The cursed seal originates from Jugo, who was born with the ability to transform into a sage.

Simply put, it's a inferior version of Sage Mode.

"I think that forming an elite team of cursed seals would be more beneficial than harmful to ordinary ninjas."

Yu Nu Zhihui paused for a moment and said, "The premise is that it can increase the success rate."

In the original work, only Sasuke Uchiha and Anko Mitarashi possessed the Heavenly Curse Seal.

The rest, including Kimimaro, are Earth Seals.

"...?"

Tsunade was slightly startled.

Why did the topic change so quickly?

But she had never actually considered this idea.

After being reminded by You Nu Zhihui, it is indeed a possibility.

Cursed seals allow ninjas to unleash several times their power for a short period of time.

It is extremely useful in life-or-death situations.

After all, they're about to die, so who cares about the side effects on their body?

"So you want to lure him out and catch him?"

Tsunade frowned and said, "Orochimaru, aside from anything else, is extremely slippery; the chances of catching him are slim."

"If we can't catch him, we can catch a few ninjas with cursed seals."

Aburame Shiki never imagined he could capture Orochimaru.

However, it's quite normal for Tsunade to think in this direction.

"Don't have too much hope for the cursed seal."

After thinking for a moment, Tsunade shook her head and said.

If you were to trace back Orochimaru's research findings, it would be extremely difficult for anyone in the entire Hidden Leaf Village to do so.

"There's no harm in trying."

"It's oil-loving Zhihui," he said with a smile.

Tsunade crossed her arms and silently watched him.

When Kakashi Hatake reported to her earlier, she instinctively refused because of her worries.

After calming down, I realized that what Yu Nu Zhihui said was not wrong.

Continuing to participate in the Chunin Exams is the safest option.

Because Class 7 will always be in everyone's sight.

Orochimaru would be discovered if he tried to make a move.

Moreover, Class 7 is quite strong, and it will be difficult to defeat them in a short time.

"Go back to the exam room."

Tsunade waved her hand and said.

"Ok."

Having achieved his goal, Yu Nuzhihui did not linger any longer.

After all, he had already violated the rules by leaving the examination room.

After Aburame Shiki left, Tsunade slumped into the Hokage's chair.

She stared at the ceiling, recalling her unusual behavior earlier in the day.

That brat had already taken up an extremely important place in her heart.

"Evening Glory".

Tsunade sat up again and called out.

"Hokage-sama."

Uzuki Yugao walked in from outside the door.

"Inform Jiraiya as quickly as possible that Orochimaru has returned to Konoha."

"Tsunade gave the order."

Jiraiya spent his days wandering around like a toad, and there was another reason besides the prophecy.

That is to track down Orochimaru.

"Yes."

Uzuki Yugao turned and left.

Tsunade thought for a moment and realized that Jiraiya wasn't safe enough; she should go and see the retired old man.

She got up and left the Hokage's office.