The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Mianma waved his hand and continued.

Sending the strongest person to act alone is indeed one of the most reliable options. Pairing people up, putting aside other factors, from a general perspective, could easily lead to both sides failing. Trinity is the safest option.

Of course, we must look at it from a practical perspective.

Sakura's suggestion is the safest option.

But isn't this supposed to be Menma showing an attitude of 'caring for her companions'?

Menma also believed that Sakura wasn't really willing to give up, and that she could definitely control Naruto on this point. As for Sasuke? He was completely indifferent.

Anyway, Mianma is definitely going to be the one to take on the solo mission in this assessment.

as predicted.

After Menma finished speaking.

Sasuke didn't express his opinion, but Sakura was clearly very interested. After a short silence, Naruto looked up at Menma and said, "Then you must be careful in your actions, Menma. Let's try to meet up as soon as possible."

"Yes, that's for sure."

Mianma nodded and said.

Of course they still need to reunite. After all, he can't possibly search the entire forest for Orochimaru all by himself, right? The best approach is naturally to wait for him to come to him. As long as the plot doesn't deviate from its expected course, that 'Snake Uncle' will definitely come looking for Sasuke.

If I just stay on one side, I'll most likely be able to see Orochimaru.

Menma's initial plan was to estimate a time after entering the examination room, find an excuse to act alone, and hide on the side to wait for Orochimaru to appear. However, firstly, the time when Orochimaru would arrive was uncertain, and secondly, it was really not easy to find an excuse. If he left for too long, it would seem very unnatural. He couldn't really think that Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura were all idiots, could he?

Therefore, being able to enter the Death Forest in a separate team this time is an invaluable opportunity for Mianma.

The plan has been decided.

These are the four students from Class 7 who were separated.

It felt like the story had returned to the original plot.

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura acted together.

Menma, on the other hand, acts alone.

But that's exactly the result Menma wanted.

Under the guidance of different examiners, Menma and his three companions were clearly assigned to two completely unconnected entrance locations.

"One last reminder: you must not open the scroll during the exam. You will be solely responsible for any consequences."

The Chunin looked at Menma with an indifferent expression and said...

"Yes, I understand."

Mianma nodded nonchalantly.

"whoosh"

Then, with a leap, he...

They sped through the entrance and headed deep into the Death Forest.

"Time is running out. I don't quite remember exactly when Orochimaru went to find Sasuke, but it must have been shortly after I entered the exam hall. I don't have much time left."

Menma moved swiftly, fully unleashing his senses; he had to pinpoint Naruto and the other two's location as quickly as possible.

And that was shortly after all the candidates had entered the examination room.

In a desolate location far from the Death Forest.

Mitarashi Anko appeared here with several Konoha ninja. Looking at the three grass ninja who had died tragically, this special jonin of Konoha turned ashen-faced. Her previous composure and joking expression had completely disappeared, replaced by a stronger and more intense emotion.

'He's back! That guy's back!'

Hongdou clenched her fists tightly, her dark pupils revealing a sharp and fierce look.

"Report this information to the Hokage immediately. The rest of you, follow me into the Forest of Death."

Hongdou suddenly turned her head to look at her subordinates around her and shouted sternly.

"Yes, Lady Red Bean!"

Although these subordinates didn't understand why the deaths of just three grass ninjas would cause their leader, Anko, to lose her composure, the orders of a Jonin were absolute. In that instant, the Chunin followed Anko's orders and began to act.

'We must make it in time!'

With an extremely solemn expression, Hongdou swiftly flew towards the interior of the Death Forest.

A large shark that could be described as entering a small fishpond.

The lethality and destructive power it brings are absolutely unparalleled. What's most terrifying is that almost all the small fish are unaware that such a giant shark has infiltrated the area. Fortunately, however, it is a shark with a clear objective.

Those were small pieces of fish that didn't even qualify as an appetizer.

Orochimaru wouldn't pay any attention to that at all.

For Orochimaru, there was only one goal in entering the Forest of Death: to ascertain Sasuke Uchiha's current situation and bring him his own special gift.

other people?

As long as he wasn't interfered with, Orochimaru had no interest in even glancing at him.

Indeed, that was the case. After Orochimaru used the Face-Changing Technique to enter the Forest of Death with the face of a Grass Ninja, he immediately began searching for Sasuke.

With his exceptional strength and the assistance of countless summoning snakes, Orochimaru located Sasuke and his group in less than an hour or two.

'Heh, Itachi's brother, let me see where your limit is right now.'

Looking down at Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura.

Orochimaru smiled knowingly, licked his lips with his long tongue, and signaled his two subordinates to disperse and clear the surrounding area.

"Whoosh!"

Orochimaru didn't hesitate at all. He leaped up and flew directly down to the lower position.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 85 An unexpected encounter

At the same time.

Menma, who was also rushing towards the location of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, encountered a minor accident along the way.

Looking at Karin, who appeared before him with an aura that resembled a villainous big boss, along with two other grass ninja, Menma's expression was as strange as could be.

"Haha, this is really good luck. That examiner really wasn't lying. If four people can't act together, then they must be split into two teams. But, it's just one person? My luck is really good. Doing a good job at such close range, Karin."

The leader, a grass ninja with a rooster-like comb-like head, patted Karin's head with a smug expression and said arrogantly.

Karin seemed to tremble slightly involuntarily as the rooster-haired grass ninja acted, and a faint hint of apology appeared in her gaze as she looked at Menma.

"Kid, if you know what's good for you, hand over the scroll in your hand. Considering you're a Konoha ninja, I might spare your life."

Cockscomb Grass Ninja tilted her chin up and looked at Menma in the opposite seat.

"This is a rare act of kindness from us, kid, don't be ungrateful."

The purple-haired ninja standing to the side also sneered.

Menma shook his head with amusement when he heard what the two grass ninjas said.

"Goodwill? Heh heh, then we'll see if you really have the ability."

A hint of mockery flashed in his pockmarked eyes.

"boom."

This chakra burst forth directly.

"Whoosh."

His figure swayed slightly.

They also took the initiative to quickly and aggressively approach the two grass ninjas in the opposite position.

Upon seeing Menma reject them, the two Grass Ninja instantly flew into a rage.

But only a second later.

Upon witnessing Menma's incredibly swift speed.

"!?"

"not good."

The two grass ninja, who weren't particularly stupid, instantly realized that the kid from Konoha they thought he was was definitely not a pushover.

"Aso!"

"Oh, no problem."

The two figures, positioned directly in front of each other, were clearly running away at full speed.

A blatant pincer attack.

however.

"Humph."

These two grass ninjas overestimated themselves and underestimated Menma.

This forceful pressure was applied directly to the surface of the dough at the nearest point.

"Swish"

With a flick of his palm.

The kunai that was displayed was dazzlingly bright.

From a sudden downward angle.

"Clang."

A flash of cold light.

It was only this one rooster-haired grass ninja who managed to react.

The posture that was barely put on was barely acceptable.