Naruto: The village was on the verge of bankruptcy, and I struck oil.

He walked along the deserted streets of Sunagakure and looked back at the oval-shaped Kazekage Building.

Is that really Lord Kazekage inside?

No.

I will protect Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro.

Ye Gui's inner goals have changed.

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It's time for the third exam.

sunny.

Sunny weather.

White clouds.

Konoha Village today

The barriers were erected and the gates were wide open.

One after another, teams of famous figures arrived.

The daimyo rode in his own oxcart, accompanied by samurai attendants in front and behind, looking very imposing.

The Daimyo takes the Chunin Exams so seriously because they allow him to assess the strength of the corresponding villages, making it easier to issue missions and hire ninjas in the future.

Konoha also attaches great importance to this.

The organizers took great care of all the celebrities.

Ninjas were dispatched along the route to provide protection and maintain vigilance.

This weakens the village's internal strength.

Hiruzen Sarutobi would never have imagined that Orochimaru, that traitor, would impersonate the Kazekage and launch a ruthless attack during the exam.

The third exam was held in a circular examination room.

The ten contestants stood in the center of the field.

Gaara's strength was recognized by Orochimaru, so the unfortunate Tosu was not allowed to be tested.

The daimyo, the audience, and the ninjas from various villages sat scattered on the high platform on the wall.

The Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and the Kazekage, Sara, sat on the high platform in front.

The two sat alone, each in a high-backed chair.

This highlights their identities.

Hiruzen Sarutobi struck up a conversation with Rasa, wanting to exchange ideas and deepen their alliance.

Orochimaru only made a few casual remarks before falling silent.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Orochimaru.

She was dressed in a wind-shadow outfit, wearing a large hat with the character "风" (wind) on it, a veil, and a long robe, completely covering herself up.

Hiruzen Sarutobi could only see Orochimaru's eyes.

Orochimaru's cold gaze made the Third Hokage somewhat uneasy.

Could something have happened?

I hope my gut feeling is wrong.

Hiruzen Sarutobi withdrew his gaze.

Orochimaru licked his lips beneath the veil.

"Old man, let me show you the surprise I have for you."

The examiner for the third exam, Genma Shiranui, arrived in the arena.

He announced the first matchup.

Naruto vs. Hyuga Neji.

immediately.

The other contestants returned to the platform.

Naruto and Neji Hyuga were left behind.

A scene of beating up the brother-in-law is about to begin.

An inconspicuous corner in the audience.

Mu Feng yawned.

Naruto and Neji were locked in a fierce battle, but their passionate talk-no-jutsu didn't affect his good mood for sleeping.

What a wonderful day!

Mu Feng sighed.

Chapter 20 Lord Kazekage, what exactly are you trying to do with such unfriendly behavior?

Faced with Naruto's protagonist aura, even the genius Neji could only willingly accept defeat.

Next up is the match between Temari and Nara Shikamaru.

Mu Feng modified Temari's ninja tool, the large folding fan, but he also modified a lot of her combat experience.

Despite her cautious approach to combat, Temari was outmaneuvered by the highly intelligent Shikamaru Nara and was controlled by his Shadow Binding Technique.

Nara Shikamaru readily surrendered.

He can only control it for ten seconds, after which he has to fight again.

To use his catchphrase: It's too much trouble!

Sasuke was absent, and the referee wanted to declare him the loser.

Orochimaru insisted on giving him time.

At the last moment, Sasuke and Kakashi made a dazzling appearance amidst fluttering leaves.

On the stage.

Orochimaru's snake-like eyes narrowed, revealing a gleam of excitement.

My beloved Sasuke, you've finally arrived.

His opponent, Gaara, simply defeated two clueless ninjas before slowly making his entrance and walking into the arena.

Game start.

Sand flew out of Gaara's gourd, scattered around him, and then wriggled as if it were alive.

Sasuke was equally decisive.

He kept moving at high speed, punching and kicking Gaara.

"I won't give you the chance to use the gourd."

Sasuke learned from Rock Lee's mistake last time and decided not to distance himself from Gaara.

In close combat, Gaara's reaction was indeed a bit too slow.

He took several punches for nothing.

Fortunately, he used sand armor, which formed a layer of defense by covering his entire body with sand.

Sasuke's fist only broke through his sand shell without hurting him.

Gaara was knocked to the ground by Sasuke, and he became enraged.

The sand tumbled into a sphere, completely enveloping him.

The sand on the top of the head gathered into the shape of an eyeball.

Ninjutsu: Third Eye. Uses sand to create an eye to scout other places, then transmits the visual images to the eye that the main body is holding down with its hand.

Now we have perfect defense and can also monitor the surroundings.

Sasuke's attack on the sand ball was forced back by the protruding spikes on it.

Followed by.

A hole is visible on the sand ball.

The gourd's mouth protrudes from the hole.

Sasuke was alarmed.

not good.

Sandstorm Gatling Gun!

He hurriedly flew up the tall wall and ran quickly along it to avoid being targeted by the Gatling gun.

As he dodged, lightning flashed in his right palm.

A ball of lightning gradually took shape in his palm.

A lightning ball appears.

White electric light shone out from between his fingers.

The thunderous roar sounded like the chirping of a thousand birds.

Lightning Release: Chidori!

A clash between the strongest shield and the strongest spear is about to begin.

at this time.

In the forest outside the walls of Konoha Village, the combined forces of Sand Ninja and Sound Ninja had bypassed the Konoha guards and arrived at the walls.

The Sand Ninja Star Summoning Circle begins its summoning.

The war is about to begin.