Naruto: Fusion of Multiverse Character Templates

Chapter 92 Kushina's Teammates, Chunin Exams Begin (Second and Third Updates)

Early in the morning, Natsuki and Yakushi Nonou arrived at Mito Uzumaki's residence.

"Natsuki, Nonou, it's been a long time!"

Kushina Uzumaki smiled and waved to them.

"Good morning."

Rope Tree also stopped cultivating and greeted them.

"I've already heard about the details of your mission from Rope Tree."

Kushina Uzumaki said with an envious look, "I wonder when I'll be able to go on a mission with you guys."

There will be opportunities in the future.

Natsuki thought for a moment and said, "Kushina, I brought you a gift."

"What gift?"

Kushina Uzumaki instinctively leaned forward, her pretty little face filled with anticipation.

Xia Mu smelled a faint fragrance.

After graduation, Kushina Uzumaki, though still somewhat green, was already clearly a beauty in the making.

Xia Mu extended his hand.

Five miniature puppets appeared one by one.

This is a doll based on the Biguthro template.

"So cute!"

Kushina Uzumaki exclaimed in surprise and took the five dolls in her hands to examine them carefully.

When did you buy the doll?

Rope Tree asked in confusion.

In the Land of Rain, they are busy with missions every day, so they shouldn't have time to buy dolls.

"Bought yesterday."

Xia Mu paused for a moment, then said, "I bought one for you too."

After he finished speaking, he summoned two sets of five puppets.

"Since it's from you, I'll accept it."

Rope Tree wasn't particularly interested in dolls, but he couldn't refuse Natsuki's offer.

Yakushi Nonou took the doll and, like Uzumaki Kushina, happily began to look at it.

Xia Mu gave them the dolls because he could control them with his soul.

If they encounter danger, he can help them in a critical moment.

In case they go missing or are kidnapped, he can find them through the dolls.

"Is everyone here?"

Tsunade, who had just met with Mito Uzumaki, came out.

"Lady Tsunade."

Kushina Uzumaki suddenly remembered something and asked, "Can I participate in the Chunin Exams?"

When Nawaki was telling her about their trip to the Land of Rain, he also mentioned that they were going to participate in the Chunin Exams.

"With your strength, you are certainly capable of participating in the Chunin Exams."

Tsunade paused slightly, then said thoughtfully, "The only problem is that you don't have any teammates."

"Can't I participate alone?"

Kushina clenched her fists and said fiercely, "I can take them all down by myself!"

"In addition to individual battles, the Chunin Exams also include team battles."

Tsunade thought for a moment and said, "I'll go ask my teacher how he plans to arrange it."

"Thank you, Lady Tsunade!"

Kushina Uzumaki was very happy.

Participating in the Chunin Exams was not her goal; her goal was to participate in the Chunin Exams with Natsuki and the others.

The main reason Tsunade agreed was because she wasn't yet the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki.

Since they allow her to go to school, there's no reason why they shouldn't allow her to participate in the Chunin Exams.

Besides, only Konoha genin are participating in this Chunin Exam, so there won't be any danger.

"I have someone in mind."

Natsuki suddenly said, "I encountered a genin named Might Guy when I was running before."

He wasn't lying.

He had indeed seen Might Guy when he was running around Konoha Village before.

Although the two didn't have much interaction, Xia Mu was all too aware of his strength.

At the same time, I also feel sorry for him.

In the original work, he remained a genin until his death.

In contrast, Might Guy's path was quite normal; he smoothly rose to the rank of Chunin and eventually became a Jonin.

However, he was able to act normally because Might Guy turned the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist into a trio of misfits, which made him gain attention.

Besides Might Guy, Konoha Village also has a perennial genin, Maruboshi Kosuke.

He was a true veteran; even the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, had taught him Water Release techniques.

In terms of seniority, he was of the same generation as Hiruzen Sarutobi and others, and even Hiruzen Sarutobi dared not neglect him.

The reason he became a perennial genin was because he impulsively killed his teammate when he was young, and this was his punishment for it.

Because of his special circumstances, Xia Mu did not recommend him.

Matt Day would be a better fit.

He was still very young at the time, only around nineteen or twenty years old, which was the perfect age to participate in the Chunin Exams.

In the original work, it was an exception that Naruto Uzumaki and others took the Chunin Exams at such a young age.

After all, geniuses are always a minority.

Of course, there's another reason why Xia Mu recommended Matt Day.

The third round of the Chunin Exams was an individual battle.

He might be matched with Matt Day.

If he defeats Might Guy, who possesses the Eight Gates, will he awaken a new character template?

Xia Mu's swordsmanship is quite good now, but his pure physical skills are lacking.

If you awaken a character who excels in physical combat, that can compensate for their lack of physical skills.

"Matt Day?"

Tsunade thought for a moment but couldn't recall anything, so she asked, "Is there anything special about him?"

"He is a pure taijutsu ninja."

"That's what Xia Mu replied."

"There are even pure taijutsu ninjas?"

Tsunade asked, somewhat surprised.

How strong can a pure taijutsu ninja be?

Nawaki shook his head and said, "Natsuki, don't you dare let Kushina down."

"I believe in Natsuki!"

Kushina Uzumaki immediately expressed her support, "I'll choose him as my teammate!"

"You all continue your practice, I'll go find the teacher."

Tsunade nodded slightly and said.

But in his heart, he was not impressed with Matt Day, whom Xia Mu had mentioned.

But you can't blame her.

At this stage, taijutsu ninjas were undoubtedly subject to discrimination or skepticism.

The reason is simple: the weakness is too obvious.

Taijutsu ninjas specialize in close combat.

Theoretically speaking, other ninjas could kite them to death from a distance using ninjutsu.

In addition, illusion ninjas are their natural counter; a single illusion technique can render them helpless.

In short, the ninja ideal advocated in the ninja world today is one who combines ninjutsu and taijutsu, prioritizing ninjutsu over taijutsu.

Actually, there's nothing wrong with this kind of contempt.

Apart from Might Guy and his son Might Dai, there are very few taijutsu ninjas who can be considered truly strong.

There are a lot of strong people who are not taijutsu ninjas.

"Xia Mu, I have good news for you!"

After Tsunade left, Kushina Uzumaki said with a smile, "I learned the Rasengan half a month ago!"

"That's impressive."

Xia Mu immediately praised it.

He wasn't surprised.

Kushina Uzumaki and Nono Yakushi completed most of their Rasengan training by the time they graduated.

"What? You've learned it?"

Nawaki immediately said, "I need to hurry!"

"You'll be close too, but you definitely won't be as good as Nono."

Xia Mu chuckled and said.

The reason why Yakushi Nonou hasn't learned the Rasengan is because she doesn't have time.

After graduation, she has been studying physical skills.

Going on a mission to the Land of Rain means there's even less time to study.

But now that she has some free time, she estimates she can learn it this month, no, this week.

As for Xia Mu, he'll be quick to learn; he should be able to learn it this month.

When the Rasengan appears in the Chunin Exams, it will surely surprise many people.

Natsuki could take this opportunity to further develop his creative ninja persona.

However, he still needs to learn five control-type ninjutsu.

Xia Mu already has a goal.

He chose five of the simplest control-type ninjutsu.

The three illusions are the D-rank Kasumi Servant Technique and the C-rank Magic Illusion Technique: This Is Not the Right Place Technique and Fox Heart Technique.

Two Water Release techniques: one D-rank Water Release: Water Binding and one C-rank Water Release: Water Prison Technique.

Water Release: Water Prison Technique is a Water Release ninjutsu from Kirigakure, but Konoha also has it.

Natsuki chose it after seeing it in the ninjutsu storage room of the Hokage Building yesterday.

These five control-type ninjutsu have a maximum rank of C, so they are not difficult to learn.

Especially now, his level of Water Release chakra nature transformation is very high.

You can learn these two water escape techniques in less than a month.

The three illusions will take a while, about a month.

While Natsuki and the others were cultivating, Tsunade walked into the Hokage's office.

"You've come at the perfect time."

Upon seeing Tsunade, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "The Sand Village has made a move."

"What action? Sending people to negotiate with us?"

Tsunade raised an eyebrow and asked.

"no."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said, "After Ebizo returned to Sunagakure, the village started operating again."

"It seems they are preparing for a large-scale war with our Hidden Leaf Village."

Tsunade understood immediately upon hearing this.

The so-called "operation" actually refers to the Sand Village's preparation of war supplies and the mobilization of ninjas.

"I estimate that Sunagakure will officially launch an attack against us next month."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, "After the Chunin Exams are over, you will take a group of ninjas to support Orochimaru and Jiraiya."

Tsunade nodded.

Having fought through the Second Shinobi World War to this point, she knew long ago that becoming a battlefield commander was inevitable.

After all, there aren't many ninjas in Konoha Village who have the strength and status to serve as battlefield commanders.

Aside from Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado, only those three and Sakumo Hatake remained.

As for Hiashi Hyuga and Fugaku Uchiha, they are all relatively young, under twenty years old, and it might cause problems if they were appointed as battlefield commanders.

"Is there something you need today?"

After explaining his plans, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked...

Kushina wants to participate in the Chunin Exams.

Tsunade nodded and said.

"If she wants to participate, that's fine too."

After a moment's thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed, "I will arrange two teammates for her."

"Natsuki recommended a teammate to Kushina: Might Guy."

Tsunade added.

"Matt Day?"

A subtle expression appeared on Hiruzen Sarutobi's face.

"Do you know him?"

Tsunade noticed his expression and asked curiously, "Is he very strong? Why don't I remember him?"

Geniuses are always famous.

For example, Natsuki and Minato Namikaze already had considerable fame when they were in the Ninja Academy.

But Tsunade doesn't remember Might Guy being a genin.

"He's a pure taijutsu ninja; his strength is only so-so."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and said, "It's just that his behavior is rather strange."

"weird?"

Tsunade asked, puzzled.

"Always spouting nonsensical youthful pronouncements."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and said, "That's why no one wants to team up with him."

"Is it that serious?"

Tsunade still didn't quite understand.

"You'll understand when you see him."

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, then asked, "Are you still planning to make him Kushina's teammate?"

"This is Natsuki's recommendation, and Kushina agreed, so let him participate as well."

Tsunade thought for a moment and then said.

"Alright then."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly and said, "I will send someone to inform him."

"I'm leaving now. If you need anything, send your secret service to find me."

Tsunade waved her hand and walked towards Konoha Hospital.

She wanted to test the poison she had obtained from Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law.

On the road on the northern edge of Konoha Village.

A young man wearing a green bodysuit is running upside down.

Sweat dripped down his face and onto the ground, leaving a trail, but he didn't care.

"We can't give up on our passionate youth now!"

The young man suddenly shouted, "Unleash your youth!"

A surge of power made him much faster.

Just then, a figure blocked his way, and he stopped instinctively.

"Are you Matt Day?"

"A masked ANBU ninja asked."

"I am!"

Matt Day answered instinctively.

"The Hokage wants you to participate in the Chunin Exams at the end of the month."

The ANBU ninja informed him, "You'll be assigned two teammates later."

"What? The Chunin Exams?"

Matt Day suddenly sprang to his feet.

He stared intently at the ANBU ninja, his body trembling.

"————?"

The ANBU ninja instinctively took a half step back.

"Has my youth finally gained the Hokage's approval?"

Matt Day stretched out his hands, clenched his fists, and then burst into tears, shouting, "This is great! It's time for my youth to blossom!"

The ANBU ninjas were dumbfounded as they watched him weep bitterly.

What's going on?

Is it really necessary to get so excited about participating in a Chunin Exam?

He couldn't understand it.

After thinking it over, I decided to run away at lightning speed.

He always felt that Matt Day looked very abnormal.

May is quickly coming to an end.

Konoha Village is facing a significant event: the Chunin Exams.

8:30 a.m.

Natsuki and the others arrived at the Ninja Academy on time.

The Chunin Exams not only include practical combat but also theoretical exams.

The theoretical exam was held at the Ninja Academy.

Upon arriving at the school gate, Xia Mu and the others spotted an unexpected figure: Orochimaru.

"teacher!"

Rope Tree immediately became excited and ran forward quickly, "Why are you back?"

"There's nothing going on at the battlefield in the Land of Rain for the time being, so it's enough for Jiraiya to stay here."

Orochimaru explained, "It just so happens that you guys are going to take the Chunin Exams, so I came back to take them with you."

Tsunade was ultimately just a temporary supervisor, not the actual teacher in charge of the first class.

Even after he became the teacher in charge of the first class, he never spent any time with the first class.

Both morally and logically, he should come back.

Under normal circumstances, Natsuki, Nawaki, and Yakushi Nonou should be sent to the battlefield in the Land of Rain.

However, both Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tsunade believed it was too early and that they should be allowed to grow more before going to more dangerous battlefields.