Warlock Invasion of Naruto.

Recalling how those genin were scared away by him and gave up, as well as those genin who stayed to take the exam, Ibiki Morino smiled. Just as he received the exam papers from the back of the classroom, a paper filled with densely written answers caught his attention.

"Hmm? This brat."

——Taiichi Yagami——

The name on the exam paper immediately caught Morino Ibiki's attention.

"Yagami! Could it be..." Morino Ibiki was somewhat surprised and uncertain. Only the last question, the ninth one, was not completely answered by this candidate, but this already surprised him, because the solutions to the other questions on the exam paper were even more detailed than the standard answers he had received.

Question 7 tested the B-rank advanced Water Release ninjutsu, Water Dragon Bullet Technique. Candidates were required to correctly write out the 44 hand seals for the Water Dragon Bullet Technique, as well as the details and precautions for using this technique.

Without reaching a level close to that of a Jonin, even if you know the hand seals for this technique, you still can't learn it. As for the details and precautions, that's even more difficult. Not many ninjas would try to learn a ninjutsu they can't master if they don't have enough chakra.

Therefore, those who can answer this question correctly either have a Jonin elder in their family who is skilled in Water Release, or are good at gathering information and can copy the correct answer from the proctor who is mixed in with the examinees.

As for the fact that the probability of answering the questions correctly was too low, even the candidates from Kirigakure Village did not answer them all correctly.

The eighth question requires answering at least two methods of chakra nature transformation and form transformation, a level that only Jonin can access.

The ninth question involves advanced medical ninjutsu knowledge, which can only be answered by a Jonin who is proficient in medical ninjutsu.

These three questions are designed to force test takers to find ways to gather information.

Based solely on Taichi Yagami's answer sheet, Ibiki Morino guessed that he had mastered multiple advanced ninjutsu and had completed at least one chakra nature transformation or form transformation. He also had some knowledge of medical ninjutsu, otherwise his answer would not have been so detailed. His answer was also different from the standard answer they had prepared in advance, so it was obviously his own work.

"Senior Ibiki, take a look at this exam paper."

"Here's mine too. Take a look at the answers to the last three questions."

Two Chunin who were collecting the exam papers came up to Ibiki Morino and handed him the papers.

"Is there a problem?" Ibiki Morino took the exam paper and his gaze immediately sharpened.

"These two candidates' answers differed greatly from the standard answer in their process, but there were no errors to be found; the process was too concise!" the proctor replied.

'Two simplified hand seal methods for the Water Dragon Bullet Technique: 1. Zi-Chou-Yin-Si-Wu-You; 2. Zi-Chen-Mao-Yin!'

'Detailed Explanation of the Improved Palm Healing Technique...'

After comparing the contents of the test paper with the standard answers, Ibiki Morino quickly flipped the test paper over, and the names Yagami Shion and Yagami Mitsuko were clearly written on it.

These two people's answers were not only more concise than the standard answer, but they were also definitely correct.

If it were just the answers to questions seven and eight, it wouldn't have caused Morino Ibiki to react like this, because as a special Jonin, he knew more than just the two examinees.

The most crucial question was the ninth one, which involved detailed knowledge of medical ninjutsu. Both candidates' answers were clear, logical, and well-organized. Even he, who knew nothing about medical ninjutsu, felt that they made sense.

Moreover, their answers were several levels higher than the standard answers, which was equivalent to developing a new advanced medical ninjutsu based on the advanced medical ninjutsu, Healing Palm Technique. This was what surprised him the most.

The theoretical knowledge of these three candidates had reached the level of Jonin, or even surpassed the level of Jonin.

Their strength must have surpassed that of ordinary Chunin, after all, news of Sasuke's defeat by Taichi had already spread throughout Konoha.

At first, Ibiki Morino didn't take this matter too seriously because there was a big difference in strength between Chunin, Special Jonin and Jonin, so he didn't think that a child of this age would have the combat power of a Jonin.

So even if these three candidates are Bai Yu's children, it's impossible for them to be much stronger than Bai Yu was back then at this age.

When Bai Yu was 12 years old, he had just graduated from the Ninja Academy. His strength was only slightly better than that of an ordinary genin, and he was not particularly outstanding.

To make things difficult for this year's test takers, the last question was set by the head of the Konoha Medical Team, and the answer was also provided in detail by the head of the Medical Team.

Now it seems that these three candidates are ridiculously strong!

"They're monsters!" Ibiki Morino suppressed his shock and handed the test papers of Shion and Mitsuko to the two Chunin, saying:

"You two give the answer sheets of these two candidates to the head of the medical team and let him see if the improved Palm Immortal Technique is feasible. I will go and report this matter to the Third Generation Lord."

"Yes, Ibiki-senpai." The two Chunin left the examination hall with Shion and Mitsuko's test papers.

Ibiki Morino went straight to the Hokage Building, hoping that nothing unexpected would happen to Konoha during this exam.

The fact that Bai Yu sent three genin like this to participate in the exam clearly indicates that it wasn't just for the chunin exam.

After all, the second exam is a no-rules battle, and even if a candidate is killed, it is their own choice.

However, if these three examinees were to go on a killing spree in the Forest of Death, it would indeed have a huge impact on Konoha.

It's important to know that the eldest daughter of the Hyuga main family also participated in the exam. If her Byakugan is stolen, Konoha will probably have to swallow this bitter pill, and its reputation among the countries will suffer another huge blow.

The matter was of utmost importance, and Morino Ibiki's steps quickened.

......

The outskirts of Konoha Village.

The 44th Training Ground, also known as the Forest of Death, is usually used as the testing ground for the second round of the Chunin Selection Exams.

Even seasoned students who had participated in the Chunin Exams several times felt intimidated by this place.

The exam had just begun.

Shion, Mitsuko, and Taichi entered the forest at a leisurely pace, as if they were on a leisurely outing.

Upon entering the forest, Taiyi immediately activated his innate spell, "Serpent's Senses."

After a moment, Taiyi stopped sensing and said, "The person emitting that special radiation field is not within my sensing range. It seems he is at another entrance, far away from here."

"It's alright, we'll stay here for five days and search slowly," Ziyuan said.

After the first exam, Taiichi deliberately approached the ninja who had given him a special radiating field, and discovered that the ninja was a genin from the Sound Village, so he paid special attention to him.

The second test is now a no-rules battle, so he plans to capture that examinee and carefully study what exactly his special energy field is and why he has energy particles similar to those of a wizard on his body.

"Okay, let's head straight to the middle and wait for him at the central tower."

Taiyi pondered for a moment.

"Didn't Dad plan to conduct a Byakugan purification experiment to help Mom awaken the Tenseigan? I think Hinata Hyuga's Byakugan purity is very high. Should we grab her and take her Byakugan?" Mitsuko suggested calmly from the side.

Although Photon wasn't particularly interested in scientific research experiments, he was very talented in this area, so he received a lot of support from Bai Yu.

She has recently started to learn about Bai Yu's experiments on white-eye cloning, so she knows what Bai Yu needs most right now.

“Dad didn’t give us any specific instructions, he must have his own ideas. Let’s not take action against the Hyuga clan for now, especially since the Hyuga clan is going to join the Land of Whirlpools this time,” Shion said, shaking her head slightly.

"That's fine."

Mitsuko nodded. Although she often teased Taiichi, demoting him from 'older brother' to 'younger brother', she still liked Shion, her older sister, more. So, she didn't object to listening to Shion on things that weren't absolutely necessary.

"Let's go."

Ziyuan flashed and quickly accelerated towards the central tower.

Photon and Taiyi followed closely behind.

Shortly after the three left.

Not far behind them, a human-shaped wooden stake suddenly protruded from the trunk of a thick tree. The stake quickly took on a specific shape and eventually became a ninja with disheveled hair. The headband he wore indicated that he was a ninja from the Grass Village. The newcomer was none other than Orochimaru in disguise.

This body, cultivated from a large number of first-generation cells, allowed him to easily master the Wood Release technique.

Orochimaru, using the Otsutsuki clan's special concealment methods, evaded Taichi's "snake spirit perception." As soon as he entered the examination hall, he found the three of them and followed them.

"Byakugan experiment? Tenseigan?"

Orochimaru kept pondering the information that had been revealed by Kouko; it was the first time he had ever heard the term Tenseigan.

However, the fact that Bai Yu valued it so much meant that it must be a powerful eye technique on par with the Rinnegan of the Otsutsuki clan, which immediately piqued Orochimaru's interest.

What Orochimaru was most interested in was the bloodline power of Shion, Mitsuko, and Taichi.

After merging with a small amount of Shiraha's bloodline, Orochimaru was able to clearly sense the terrifying power contained within this bloodline, the source of which might be even stronger than Isshiki Otsutsuki at his peak.

However, the white feather consciousness contained within his bloodline gave Orochimaru a headache.

After all, he risked his life to absorb Isshiki, and had the hope of going further on the path of chakra, so naturally he didn't want to be controlled by anyone.

Therefore, since Bai Yu's own bloodline contains a large amount of his soul consciousness, his descendants' bloodline will definitely contain less soul consciousness.

Based on Orochimaru's understanding of Hakuba, given Hakuba's personality, he definitely wouldn't like to control his own child.

Since he can eliminate the soul consciousness in Bai Yu's bloodline, it must be even easier for him to eliminate the soul consciousness in Zi Yuan, Guang Zi, and Tai Yi's bloodlines.

Orochimaru, in particular, felt that his bloodline was very thin. Not to mention compared to Hakuba, even compared to Shion, Mitsuko, and Taichi, the gap was huge.

His speed in cultivating the "Companion Python Meditation Method" was extremely fast, but no one would complain about cultivating too quickly, especially since Orochimaru had learned from Isshiki's memories what might happen in the future, so he felt a certain sense of urgency.

Momoshiki, Kinshiki, and Urashiki are all powerful members of the Otsutsuki clan. Orochimaru himself is not confident in defeating them, so he hopes to become stronger as soon as possible.

"Let's go find Naruto and Sasuke first!"

After pondering for a moment, Orochimaru decided to stop following Shion, Mitsuko, and Taichi. Obtaining their bloodline would not be easy, and using violence would undoubtedly offend Hakuba.

Knowing that he didn't know Bai Yu's true strength and that he could cooperate with Bai Yu to deal with the Otsutsuki clan, Orochimaru didn't want to become Bai Yu's enemy.

Although he was confident, he doubted that if he were to face both Shiraha and Kushina at the same time, even surviving would be a problem.

Bai Yu not only knew many of the secret techniques he had previously mastered, but he also developed them to a greater depth.

Cursed seals are no problem for Bai Yu.

In comparison, the only thing that could allow him to quickly restore the original power of the Otsutsuki chakra was the tailed beast.

Orochimaru coveted the Nine-Tails' chakra within Naruto.

In addition, Naruto and Sasuke possess a chakra that Orochimaru finds very familiar, which is very likely the power of the Otsutsuki clan.

So he decided to start with the easy stuff and then move on to the difficult stuff, and go and find out what was going on first.

Soon, Orochimaru's body disappeared into the tree trunk.

......

evening.

North of the Death Forest.

Sasuke, Naruto, and Karin were resting against a tree trunk.

The place was teeming with poisonous insects and ferocious beasts, which made the three of them, who were participating in the Chunin Exams for the first time, very uncomfortable.

Although these venomous insects and ferocious beasts posed no real threat to them, they kept them on edge, especially since they had already encountered two ambushes from other squads that afternoon.

Unfortunately, they weren't very lucky; the teams they encountered all carried Earth Scrolls, and so did theirs.

At this point, the three of them already had three scrolls of earth in their hands.

"Have you rested enough? Let's go! Let's try to pass the exam before dark."