From Hokage to Visionary

Eri listened to the whole story, then looked at the two unconscious people with a frown on her face.

Although, she still didn't know who she was and what her relationship with 'Zong Yue' was, after being given the status of a follower, she could naturally mobilize some of the power of the 'audience'.

She immediately found the crux of Naruto and Sasuke's situation.

There is a 'vengeful spirit' living in Sasuke's body, occupying her mind island, which is why she can never wake up.

Naruto's is more serious, as some kind of 'mark' has been implanted in him, which continues to take root and sprout in his body, and at the same time affects his thinking, and eventually causes him to slide in a certain direction.

However, what really concerned Eri was that it was a power that clearly did not belong to this world.

Eri was a little confused about whether to help exorcise it. It wasn't that she couldn't do it, but she vaguely felt that the person who used this power might be related to 'Matsuki'.

"Is it possible?" Sakura asked.

After thinking for a moment, Eri said calmly: "Sure, I can help you wake them up."

"Really, really?"

Sakura's eyes lit up in surprise.

"Ah."

Erika nodded.

Regardless of whether it is really related or not, she only needs to wake up the two of them. As for the subsequent developments, she will wait until she meets Zong Yue and then ask.

After agreeing, Eri came to the two unconscious people, and there seemed to be faint ripples in the depths of her twilight eyes.

The designated thoughts were transformed into a mental storm, sweeping across the spiritual level of the two people.

"wake up!"

"wake up!"

"wake up!"

The powerful thoughts directly set off numerous waves of the mind in the subconscious space.

The huge waves gently hit the two people's islands of consciousness, gradually awakening their consciousness.

Soon, Naruto and Sasuke opened their eyes and looked around in confusion.

"Where are we?"

Sasuke and Naruto looked at each other, but when they saw Eri, they were surprised: "Why are you here? By the way, where are the enemies? Where did the enemies go?!"

"Great! You finally woke up!"

Xiaoying could no longer suppress the joy in her heart, and rushed directly to the two of them, crying loudly: "If you don't wake up, I... I really don't know what to do!"

After venting, Sakura calmed down again and told the two what happened after she fell into a coma.

If it weren't for Eri, their group would probably have been killed by the Sound Ninjas by now.

"hateful!"

Naruto's eyes were gloomy, his teeth were clenched tightly, and he said angrily: "You actually took advantage of us while we were sleeping, how despicable!"

"Very good. I'll make a note of this."

Sasuke's eyes were cold and stern, and he was obviously very angry. He said coldly: "When we meet them, we must teach them a lesson!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 436: Restore the glory of Uchiha, starting with Sasuke!

Death Forest, the central tower.

With the help of Eri Uesugi, Sasuke, Naruto and Sakura successfully reached the tower, completed the mission before the deadline, and successfully advanced to the third level.

In the Forest of Death, they suddenly encountered a powerful ninja who was suspected to be a fake Genin and took the opportunity to sneak into Konoha. They reported the matter truthfully to the chief examiner, Anko Mitarashi, who was in charge of the exam.

After a moment of stunned silence, Mitarashi Anko left with a serious expression after saying "No one is allowed to disclose this matter".

"Really? At such an important time, Kakashi-sensei didn't even come to take a look."

Sakura looked at the missing figure on the viewing platform and couldn't help but complain, "Other instructors are here, but our instructor is still using that rotten excuse. He has no sense of responsibility at all!"

Sasuke next to him sighed softly. It was no wonder that Sakura had a hint of complaint in her words. It was really that this 'instructor' was too irresponsible.

Except for necessary team missions, he is basically nowhere to be seen on weekdays, and his excuses are always the same: he is lost on the road of life.

No one would believe such a lame excuse!

He is clearly just giving up and is too lazy to guide them in their training. I really don't know why the Hokage would assign such a person to be the guiding jonin of their team!

However, no matter how much you complain, just think about it in your heart. If you really say it out loud, wouldn't it be a slap in the face of the Hokage?

While thinking, Sasuke turned to look at Naruto, only to see that the latter seemed to be in a daze. He frowned and said, "Naruto, are you okay?"

"what?"

Naruto snapped back to his senses, only to bump into Sasuke's eyes, which were filled with concern and worry.

It turns out that Sasuke is so handsome. Inexplicable thoughts popped up in his mind, and he was suddenly a little flustered. He subconsciously tilted his head to the other side, avoiding the other person's sight, and coughed twice: "No, nothing. I'm fine, Sasuke, don't worry."

Sasuke was still a little worried, with a hint of worry in his eyes, and said softly: "Don't forget, we are teammates. If you have any worries, you can tell us and we will share them with you. Don't keep it all in your heart, okay? Naruto."

"Yeah I know."

Naruto forced a smile: "Sorry, I'm a little tired, I'm going to take a rest first."

Then, as if escaping, he left them a thin and lonely back and walked straight towards the lounge.

"Naruto."

Sasuke looked at Naruto's departing back, opened his mouth, but ultimately stopped himself from speaking.

She didn't know what had happened to Naruto, and she had no idea what had happened between Naruto and that person after she lost her perception of the outside world.

But the woman's sixth sense and intuition told her that something bad must have happened.

In the past, Naruto was always noisy and careless, but since waking up from his coma, he seemed like a different person.

He often sat alone in a daze. Sasuke once happened to see him and saw an indelible deep sadness in the eyes of that seemingly optimistic boy.

"Naruto, what happened?"

Sakura realized it later and asked Sasuke the reason.

"I think it has something to do with that guy."

Sasuke's face was as cold as ice. He turned his head and looked at the platform on the second floor opposite. The three people from the Sound Village were standing on them. His cold eyes contained a hint of murderous intent: "Sound Village, you guys. Wait for me!"

The Sound Ninja Team on the opposite platform sensed the hostile gazes, and when they discovered it was Uchiha Sasuke, they all showed sneers on their faces.

Humph, it’s still unclear who will settle accounts with whom!

I can’t beat that monster girl, but I can’t beat you?

It's just right, I can take advantage of the third exam to get rid of Sasuke and Naruto and complete that adult's mission.

While the Genin were resting, Mitarashi Anko rushed to the Hokage's office as quickly as possible.

Without waiting for the ANBU to report, he rushed in directly: "Hokage-sama, this is an emergency!"

The Third Hokage tapped his pipe, smiling kindly like a kind old grandfather: "It's Red Bean, what happened? Why are you so anxious?"

"Just now, Kakashi's team encountered a ninja in the Death Forest, suspected to be..."

At this point, Mitarashi Anko paused, a trace of hatred flashed in her eyes, and she gritted her teeth and said, "It is suspected to be an S-rank traitor, Orochimaru!"

"Oh? Are you sure?"

Hearing this, the 'Third Hokage' looked serious.

Mitarashi Anko was stunned for half a second. She didn't know if it was an illusion, but she seemed to see a hint of cruelty and hostility in the eyes of the Hokage.

"What's wrong, Anko?"

The 'Third Hokage' said in a gentle tone, mixed with a hint of concern: "I know your relationship with Orochimaru. If you are too tired, go and take a rest."

Maybe I saw it wrong. Mitarashi Anko shook her head and shook off the strange feeling in her heart: "No, Hokage, I'm fine. Please don't say that. According to the information from Naruto and Sasuke, the other party used the Hidden Shadow Snake Hand and the Ten Thousand Snakes Formation. His identity is confirmed to be the S-rank rebel Orochimaru!"

Da da da.

The 'Third Hokage' remained silent, his pipe tapping on the table, making a rhythmic sound.

After a moment, the old man's expression changed from silence and calmness to sadness: "It's all my fault. If I hadn't been so indulgent, Orochimaru wouldn't have been let go."

"Hokage-sama, please do not blame yourself. That was not your fault."

Mitarashi Anko looked at the respectable old man in front of her and said with some distress: "Orochimaru's sudden appearance this time must be some hidden conspiracy. I suggest that we immediately let the Anbu patrol and find the trace of that guy. This time, we must not let him get away again!"

"Thank you for your hard work, Anko."

The Third Hokage forced a smile and nodded: "Let's do as you say, but be careful. This Chunin Exam involves the alliance of various countries, so we can't make a big fuss about it."

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

Mitarashi Anko said seriously, "I will convey your order to the Anbu right away."

"Well, go ahead, thank you for your hard work."

The 'Third Hokage' smiled kindly and watched Mitarashi Anko leave.

Then his expression suddenly became hideous, his pupils were filled with a frightening brutality, and he seemed to have changed his appearance. He laughed hoarsely, "Finally, you can't help it? Dusk Hermit Society, hehe, it's a pity, no matter how hard you try, you will only become my stepping stones!"

After saying that, the Third Hokage raised his hand and tore off his facial skin, revealing a pale face that did not look like a living person.

If Black Zetsu was here, he would be able to recognize at a glance that it was the tool man 'White Zetsu' that it created from the sacred tree using Uchiha Madara.

However, this 'Bai Zetsu' is not that Bai Zetsu.

Bai Zetsu sneered and looked at the shadow beside him: "How is the situation over at Uesugi Tsuki? Have you found any evidence?"

A figure like a sticky shadow appeared from the corner next to him. Wearing an Anbu mask, he said in a low voice, "Everything is normal. There is nothing suspicious."

“Everything is fine.”

Bai Jue's eyes showed some doubt, and he said to himself: "Am I really overthinking?"

No, that's not right!

There must be something that it overlooked!

Bai Zetsu knows very well that the audience's sensitivity is extremely high and they will never give warnings without reason.

"Continue to monitor. When necessary, you can be hypnotized." It sneered, with a cruel smile on its lips: "Yuyin Village, Uesugi Tsuki, is it likely a test from Adam, or a backup plan? It doesn't matter. I will soon have the same power as Adam!"

Yes, it will be soon, under the watchful eyes of everyone, it will be promoted to Sequence Four!

"Go, tell that 'madman'."

Bai Zetsu laughed sinisterly and looked out the window: "Hasn't he been looking for the Twilight Hermits? Now I have fished them all out."

"Yes."

The masked ANBU quietly disappeared into the office.

Looking down at the discarded face, Bai Zetsu snorted coldly: "It doesn't matter, you won't have to wear this disgusting face soon, just bear with it. Um, Hatake Kakashi, hum, interesting guy, did you find out that I'm a fake?"

I have to praise Kakashi Hatake and White Zetsu, this guy has a great sense of smell.

Ever since he suspected that the 'Third Hokage' was being impersonated, he had been using various excuses to stay away from him, even going so far as to leave the village.

But, it's just a small problem after all, just Kakashi. Once it is promoted, there is no need to worry about it at all.

It’s a pity that Bai Zetsu didn’t understand one thing.

The battles between people with extraordinary abilities through the potion path are often full of uncertainty.

However, this does not include the 'audience' path, especially in the case of the same path, the battle between the superior and the inferior is almost completely a crushing defeat.

He can also go deep into the ocean of subconsciousness and spy on the island of spiritual consciousness, but for Uchiha Sogetsu, whose status is already an 'angel', White Zetsu's so-called conspiracy, layout, and plan are no different from children's tricks in front of him.

White Zetsu didn't even know that the Anbu who was 'hypnotized' by it had silently transformed into the shape of someone else.

The third test in the Death Forest was conducted in the form of a draw, with a one-on-one duel.

The winner will advance to the final round, where the Chunin Exam will be officially held in half a month under the witness of Kage-level officials and nobles from various countries!

As for the loser, they can only come back next year.

Soon, the names on the electronic screen began to scroll, and finally stopped at Toss and Uchiha Sasuke.