Warlock Invasion of Naruto.

Kurama looked at the golden chains wrapped around Nagato and his body trembled involuntarily. He had been bound by these things for decades. In terms of restraint, he feared that the Adamantine Lock was even more effective than Wood Release and Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.

"Kurama, take him back." After sealing Nagato, Kushina gestured for Kurama to take him with her.

"okay!"

Nine-Tailed Fox immediately responded.

......

Meanwhile, Obito had already infiltrated the Uzumaki clan's territory.

Although he anticipated that Nagato might not be a match for Kushina, he also knew that Nagato, with his Rinnegan, was not someone Kushina could easily defeat. The two would definitely have to fight a great battle before a winner could be decided.

Nagato possesses the power of the Heavenly Dao, so even if he is defeated, he can escape unscathed.

Therefore, Obito was not worried.

He simply never imagined that Kushina would defeat Nagato in such an unexpected way.

At this moment, Obito had already rushed to Uzumaki Hospital and found the person he had kept deep in his heart but could never forget.

"Lin."

Watching Rin carefully bandage the wounds and bustle about, Obito couldn't bear to disturb her for a moment.

He didn't know how to face Lin.

The boulder destroyed half of his body, and even after his face recovered, it was covered in scars, but he knew Lin wouldn't mind.

But considering what she's done all these years, is Lin really willing to go with him?

You won't see this kind of situation at Black Zetsu's place.

For a moment, Obito was caught in a dilemma.

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[Chapter 196 Unexpected Turn of Events]

In the center of Konoha Village, the circular arena, which can accommodate tens of thousands of people at the same time, was packed to capacity and filled with the noise of the crowd.

This is the examination room for the third round of the Chunin Selection Exams.

The candidates will compete in a highly anticipated showdown.

Apart from Kimimaro from the Uzumaki clan and Meteorite from Hoshigakure, all the other candidates from outside Konoha were eliminated in the second exam and the preliminary rounds.

There were a total of 41 candidates participating in the preliminary rounds. Of them, 20 were eliminated, 20 won and advanced, and one person advanced after receiving a bye. However, one candidate was seriously injured after winning and, after resting for half a month, still had not fully recovered. Considering that the candidates who came to the third exam were very strong, he chose to withdraw before the exam.

Therefore, the actual number of participants in the third exam was 20.

The third test will still be conducted in a one-on-one battle format, with the loser eliminated and the winner advancing, until the final winner is determined.

Of course, being eliminated right away doesn't mean you've failed the promotion exam. Chunin usually serve as squad leaders in their teams and need to lead their teams on missions. So, in addition to strength, leadership skills, communication skills, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances will all be considered as criteria for promotion.

Otherwise, if Konoha held the Chunin Selection Exams twice a year, and only the top few were promoted each time, the number of Chunin would definitely not be enough.

Because people from other countries came to watch the competition, Konoha added a preliminary round to shorten the duration of the third exam.

Normally, at least several dozen people would pass the second exam and advance to the third, and most of them would be promoted to Chunin after the third exam.

Otherwise, the standards for Chunin promotion in Konoha would be ridiculously high.

"come on!"

"Well done!"

"Let those guys from other villages keep an eye on things!"

"Perform a good performance!"

As the 20 genin candidates who had passed the preliminary rounds entered the circular arena, the Konoha citizens in the stands erupted in excited shouts.

As villagers of the strongest ninja village in the ninja world, they possess the pride of being Konoha people.

Of the remaining 20 genin, 18 were from Konoha.

Although this exam was primarily for Konoha, people from other factions were just there to join in the fun.

But from another perspective, doesn't this just show that other forces lack confidence and are afraid of being no match for Konoha's ninjas, which is why they dare not send too many genin teams to participate?

And there are two candidates left who will enter the third exam, one of whom is Kaguya Kimimaro of the Uzumaki clan.

The Uzumaki clan and Konoha are friendly allies, which means they are also one of our own and have passed the test.

The only exception is Meteorite from Hidden Star Village. However, since the Land of Bears is allied with the Uzumaki clan and has a relatively harmonious relationship with Konoha, he can be considered half an ally.

For the lowest-ranking people in Konoha, this is what they think deep in their hearts.

However, the higher-ups in Konoha were not as confident as the general public. Many Jonin had gone to watch the preliminary rounds and knew that although Konoha had an overwhelming advantage in the number of people who passed the exam, the only one who could rival Kimimaro and Meteorite in terms of strength was probably Uchiha Itachi.

The other people are clearly not on the same level as these three.

It would be quite embarrassing for Konoha to lose face if a member of the Uzumaki clan or a ninja from Hoshigakure won first place in the Chunin Exams.

It's important to know that almost all the genin who made it to the third exam through the preliminary rounds came from ninja clans, such as the Hyuga, Uchiha, Nara, Akimichi, Yamanaka, Inuzuka, and Aburame clans, or were from ninja families, with one of their parents being a jonin, giving them a natural advantage.

The problem is obvious in this generation: among the 18 Konoha ninjas, not a single one is a genin from a purely commoner background.

Of course, this is not entirely unusual. After all, the probability of a genius like Minato Namikaze emerging from the common people is extremely low. Especially after the Third Hokage returned to power, he made compromises with many ninja clans for the sake of the Uchiha clan. The pie was divided among the upper and middle classes, leaving very little for the lower classes.

Fortunately, we are in a time of peace. Even though commoner ninjas cannot stand out during their time at the ninja academy due to scarce resources, they will eventually grow up after a few years of training.

Ultimately, Konoha is a military alliance of ninja clans, and the ninja clans and their members are the main source of Konoha's fighting power.

A short while later, the Third Hokage gave a brief speech before the start of the competition, mainly to encourage the participants.

As a representative of the Uzumaki clan, Bai Yu was the most honored guest, so he sat in a separate seat not far from the Third Hokage to watch the competition. Bai, who did not advance to the third round of the exam, stood behind him.

After the draw was over, the examiners for the third exam walked to the center of the circular arena.

Unexpectedly, the chief examiner for the third exam was Kakashi. It is clear that Konoha attaches great importance to this Chunin Selection Exam, so they appointed Kakashi as the chief examiner.

With Kakashi's speed and explosiveness, even the strongest of these genin were only close to ordinary jonin. He could handle any unexpected situation and end the match at any time.

"The first test: Meteorite vs. Aburame Muta!"

Kakashi looked at the name on the slip of paper in his hand and read it aloud.

"Please welcome the two contestants to the arena!"

The first exam was surprisingly exciting. Meteorite's performance in the preliminaries far surpassed that of ordinary Chunin, making him one of the three strongest in this exam.

The main event starts right away.

Aburame Muta comes from the Aburame clan, a major clan in Konoha. If it weren't for their smaller numbers, they would likely be even stronger.

The ninjas of the Aburame clan are shrouded in mystery to others because they wear long sleeves and trousers all year round, even in summer, and wear various dark glasses.

Although they are not difficult to get along with, most of the tribe members are rather aloof and quiet.

Even among the Konoha ninjas, the information they knew was limited. They only knew that the Aburame clan had made a pact with the insect race, contributing their chakra to the insects in exchange for the insects fighting for them.

All the secret arts of the Aburame clan are related to insects, and they are best at raising and cultivating insects. Based on this, they use various special insects to fight, including both offensive and defensive ones.

However, the Aburame clan has always been shrouded in mystery, which is largely due to their fighting style.

Using insects effectively is not a simple matter. Insects are versatile, which means they are complex and tedious. To make good use of each insect's characteristics and to use them according to the battlefield situation, even not everyone in the Aburame clan can do it.

As members of the Aburame clan, the significance of their secret arts lies in strictly guarding the secret of the insects' abilities.

Currently, the Aburame clan is most famous in the ninja world for their 'parasitic insects'.

Parasites can be used in various aspects such as attack, defense, medical treatment, and reconnaissance. Moreover, because the insects are small and difficult to detect, they are very suitable for covert operations and surprise attacks.

After briefly explaining the rules, Kakashi said, "Let's begin."

After saying that, he flashed and quickly arrived at the edge of the circular arena, making room for the two contestants.

Aburame Muta was dressed in typical Aburame tribe attire, wearing a gray long-sleeved shirt and trousers, dark green glasses, and shoulder-length hair.

"Please take care of me," Aburame Muta said very politely.

"Yes, please guide me." Meteorite responded to the polite person, but the next second, his eyes changed and he quickly retreated.

After Aburame Muta greeted them, a large number of tiny insects emerged from his collar, so densely packed that it sent chills down one's spine.

However, he didn't seem to have any intention of launching a sneak attack, so the insect slowly flew out of his body. The buzzing sound created by the insect's rapid flapping of its wings was quite noticeable and made people feel uncomfortable.

Although Meteorite had heard of the Aburame clan, this was her first time fighting them. So, as she retreated, she swiftly formed hand seals and unleashed the 'Peacock Technique!'

The pale purple chakra, almost tangible, enveloped the meteorite's body.

'Secret Technique: Parasitic Insect - Insect Jade!'

Seeing that the meteorite was ready, Aburame Muta then launched her secret technique to attack.

More and more insects kept emerging from his body, quickly covering him completely, as if he were wrapped in a giant black cocoon, which looked extremely eerie.

Having witnessed Meteorite's abilities in the preliminaries, Aburame Muta knew she couldn't afford to fight for long, so she didn't probe him from the start but instead used her full strength.

boom!

buzz~

The enormous black cocoon shattered with a deafening roar, and countless tiny insects, like ribbons, all swirled towards the meteorite.

The scene was chilling.

'The Peacock's Wondrous Technique: Peacock Feathers Transform into Beasts!'

Meteor controlled the purple chakra on his body, transforming it into a ferocious beast that attacked the swarm of insects. However, unlike when he dealt with Akimichi Yuto, this time he did not engage in close combat.

The chakra beast separated from his body and charged into the swarm of insects. The seemingly dense swarm of insects was instantly scattered by the chakra beast, and the swarm appeared to collapse at the first blow, completely incapable of fighting.

However, Meteorite's expression changed suddenly, and the chakra on his body rapidly transformed, making him look like a giant butterfly, flapping his chakra wings and quickly flying into the sky above the circular arena.

The purple chakra beast had already been routed by the swarm of insects, which had directly devoured the chakra. This was why Meteorite was able to use the Peacock Technique's flight ability.

"It flew?!"

"This is not fair!"

"This is outside the designated area, so it should be considered a loss."

Upon seeing the meteor fly away from the ground, the people of Konoha cried out in surprise. After all, flying away from the ground was a childhood dream for many, but it was ultimately just a fantasy. There were very few ninjas in the entire ninja world who could fly. It was said that the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, possessed the ability to fly, but very few people had actually seen it.