Start with a Zanpakuto and build the strongest Mist Village.

Obito's heart skipped a beat. In an instant, extremely piercing sound waves suddenly burst out from under those swollen mouths. Obito subconsciously blocked out the surrounding sounds and completely merged his body into the Kamui space.

In that instant, Obito was horrified to discover that the space around him began to show a strange fluctuation under the sound waves, and his body, which originally wanted to merge into the Kamui space, was forcibly shaken out!

"what?!"

"Roar!!"

An excited roar erupted in that instant, and the dozen or so Hollows suddenly appeared around Obito, pouncing on him like gluttonous beasts devouring their prey...

……

The first Chunin Exams battles became exceptionally fierce due to the restrictions imposed by the rules.

After three days of fierce fighting, only eight out of the fifty-six teams managed to collect all the tokens and reach the final Golden Sand Fortress.

The moment the weary teenagers stepped into the Golden Sands Fortress, the world before their eyes suddenly brightened, and the noise and cheers were deafening.

A huge screen hung high in the center of the fortress venue, where 30,000 seats were filled, including those of the local nobles and ninjas of the Land of Wind, as well as people from all over the ninja world. The three 'Kage', who symbolized the highest fighting power and authority in the ninja world, sat in the very center of the fortress venue, watching the eight teams that had gone through hardships and setbacks to arrive here.

call out!

With a whooshing sound, Maki appeared beside the eight teams, and at the same time, Maki's image appeared on the magnificent screen.

"Some might wonder why, after the first three days of the exam, there's no time to rest before the second exam begins. If I had to explain, it's because of the inherent principles of the ninja profession!"

After reading out all the rules and precautions, Maki looked at the eight team members who seemed hesitant to speak and said in a deep voice, "Ninjas are people whose endurance is far beyond that of ordinary people. After experiencing the first test over three days, your bodies and minds must have reached their limits. However, the teamwork and the tension between your nerves have also reached their peak at this moment."

"And this is the perfect time to start the team competition!"

"Next, the eight teams will draw lots to determine the four winning teams, which will then draw lots again to determine the final champion and runner-up pairings, leading to the final match."

"Of course, the outcome of today's team competition will not affect tomorrow's individual competition. However, there will be additional rewards based on the ranking, which will be jointly distributed by the Daimyo of the Land of Wind, the Kazekage, the Hokage, and the Mizukage!"

After explaining every detail, Maki returned to the Three Shadows' platform amidst a deafening roar. He then took out the pre-prepared joystick draw box and knelt on one knee before Rasa: "Lord Kazekage, all eight teams are ready. Please draw your exam combination!"

"Long live Lord Kazekage!!"

"Kazekage-sama!"

"The Hokage is invincible! The Uchiha are invincible!"

"Lord Mizukage is so handsome!"

"I want to have babies for the Mizukage!!"

"Ahhh, Lord Mizukage!!!"

The camera focused on the three figures, and thunderous cheers and shouts erupted once again throughout the Golden Sands Fortress.

Rasa nodded in satisfaction, but his gaze fell on Uchiha Fugaku and Mizuki Yoru on either side. He smiled and said, "Hokage-sama, Mizukage-sama, guests are guests, why don't you go first?"

"Lord Kazekage, you are too kind." Fugaku Uchiha laughed heartily and looked at Mizuki Yoru: "Lord Mizukage is the most popular choice, so I think the first one should be Lord Mizukage."

"Haha, Hokage, you're too kind."

Mizuki raised her hand and lifted the veil from the Mizukage's hat, revealing her young and handsome face, causing the cheers in the arena to rise again.

Seeing this, Ye smiled calmly.

"In that case, let me set a good example!"

After speaking, Ye gently raised her hand and tapped the lever drawer twice in full view of everyone. The two teams appeared on the big screen with the continuously rotating image.

Water vs. Thunder

Looking at the team results that appeared, Fugaku smiled and said, "It looks like it's going to be a fierce battle. Is the Mizukage confident?"

Ye laughed nonchalantly, "Haha, Hokage is joking. It's the first time the kids are fighting in the arena, just don't be nervous."

Next, Maki had Rasa draw a number, which Rasa handed directly to Fugaku, then to the daimyo of the Land of Wind, before finally drawing one himself.

Ultimately, the result was:

[Mid-game: Mist Village vs. Cloud Village]

[Second Match: Konoha vs. Amegakure]

[Match 3: Kusagakure vs. Iwagakure]

[Fourth Match: Sunagakure vs. Hoshigakure]

After the draw was completed, Luo Sha didn't waste any words and waved his hand to announce the official start of the competition.

At the four corners of the arena, four Sand Village Jonin activated barrier techniques, covering the arena with a transparent barrier to prevent the fight from accidentally injuring the spectators.

As the Mist Hidden Squad and the Rain Cloud Hidden Squad appeared, earth-shattering shouts resounded throughout the huge arena.

"Did you hear that, Foam and Red Bean? They're cheering for our victory!"

Zabuza and his two companions stepped onto the stage, excitedly drawing their specially made steel swords—a one-to-one replica of the Executioner's Blade—from their backs, their eyes fixed on Darui and his two companions in front of them.

"Hmph, the Fourth Hokage is watching from the stage, so don't embarrass yourself." Red Bean said with a senbon in her mouth, pouting as she looked at the dense array of cameras in the corner, her heart filled with anticipation.

Is Lord Orochimaru in the village right now, watching her match?

Bubble ignored his two teammates and instead looked at the trio in front of him with a serious expression, focusing on Darui, who was standing in the center.

Darui, the disciple of the Third Raikage who once fought against thousands single-handedly and possessed the Storm Release Kekkei Genkai!

Most importantly, he felt a sense of familiarity with Darui.

"Hidden Mist, huh?"

Darui stretched his limbs, and his lazy gaze finally turned slightly serious.

He also sensed a familiar scent from the three Hidden Mist members.

The aura of spiritual energy!

A fierce battle is about to break out!

Below the arena, the Amegakure squad, specially disguised, had no attention on the arena at all. Instead, all three pairs of eyes were fixed on Mizuki Yoru on the high platform.

Seemingly sensing their gaze, Minazuki Yoru turned her eyes toward the three of them and gave them a gentle smile.

Of the three, one clenched his fists and gritted his teeth; the other had a serious expression and looked tense.

Another person was somewhat stunned, somewhat confused, and somewhat enlightened...

Chapter 222 Nagato: "I've reached the other side, Mizunazuki Yoru!"

"If that's all there is to it, then you should just step down obediently."

With a single slash, Zabuza easily forced Samui, who was wielding a short blade, back. Then, holding a custom-made steel sword—a 1:1 replica of the Executioner's Blade—in one hand, he said with unbridled swagger, "The difference between you and me is like the vast ocean of Kirigakure and the desolate desert of Sunagakure. Don't bother with pointless struggles!"

"asshole!"

Even the lazy Darui was extremely ashamed and angry at being mocked like this.

Out of the corner of his eye, he clearly saw the countless spectators present. Obviously, this was not a simple Chunin Exam, but a battle concerning the honor of the village and the country!

How could the Hidden Cloud Village possibly be defeated like this!

"Samui, Shi, cover me!"

Darui stepped back to create distance and leaped to the edge of the arena, his body radiating a rich spiritual glow.

Such an unusual energy phenomenon immediately drew the attention of many people present, who all turned their gazes toward Minazuki Yoru.

As the saying goes, laymen watch the show, while experts see the details. To ordinary viewers, these glories are just like special effects for a display of power. Whether it's chakra, spiritual power, or even sage techniques and the power of the Six Paths, they're just watching special effects.

However, for the ninjas who control this energy, they can clearly feel the special nature of it.

"This breath..."

Gazing at the spiritual power emanating from Darui, Rasa's eyes narrowed slightly, then he smiled at Mizuki Yoru: "Lord Mizukage, could this be the legendary spiritual power you wield?"

"Ah, consider this my truce gift to the Raikage. What, does Lord Kazekage need one? I can give you one too." Yoru said without any pretense, "There are always rumors in the ninja world that Kirigakure has some evil ways of fooling the souls of the dead. I can only say that those who know, know."

Fugaku Uchiha's lips twitched, but he was still quite interested in the power that Darui was displaying on the field.

He knew that Mizuki Yoru was practicing some kind of spiritual power control over living people, and that those who possessed that power were called 'Quinshi'. He spread this knowledge through the Shadow Islands and Ryuchi Cave, but he never promoted it himself in order to prevent some of Konoha's traditional villages from having an overreaction. He simply let Ryuchi Cave absorb people on its own.

Unexpectedly, Minazuki Yoru had already mastered this technology so well that not only had it been adopted by everyone in his own village, but it had also been fully integrated into the Cloud Village.

In that light, he could certainly promote this force in Konoha!

"I cannot accept such a generous gift without having done anything in return," Luo Sha said, though he was very tempted.

"Lord Kazekage is too kind. The Sage of Six Paths spread chakra throughout the world and was praised by all. As the Kage of a village, even if I cannot be like the Sage of Six Paths, I should still learn from him." Yoru took out the summoning scroll from the Shadow Island from his robes and handed it to Rasa.

Upon hearing this, not only the Kazekage and Hokage, but also the surrounding ninja nobles all showed solemn expressions and paid homage to Yoru.

"The greater good of water and shadow!"

"It's nothing."

On the high platform, the figures chatted and laughed, while the battle on the arena had entered a white-hot stage.

With the help of spiritual power, Samui and Suzuki were unable to stop the three little ones from the Hidden Mist Village, but they did manage to buy Darui some time.

Dark lightning surged from his body, its eerie radiance startling everyone present.

"Black lightning?"

"What kind of Lightning Release is this? Black lightning, a special bloodline limit?!"

"This move is..."

"So that's the move they used."

Some of the older people who had experienced the Fourth Shinobi World War looked at the black lightning on Darui's body and immediately showed surprise. Rasa's expression was even more solemn.

In the early stages of the Third Shinobi World War, he personally fought against a monster who wielded such terrifying black lightning release.

That guy who was hailed as being able to take on ten thousand men single-handedly and was unparalleled in the world.

"Black lightning release... I never thought that someone would be able to inherit that monster's power."

Fugaku Uchiha also saw through Darui's technique and was quite surprised. At the same time, he glanced at Mizuki Yoru and found that her expression remained calm and even showed little emotion.

"Spiritual Power Simulation - Lightning Release: Black Spot!"

As the surging black lightning finished brewing, Darui suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes, and the spiritual power he had learned and transformed through the Shadow Isles burst forth from his body.

The next moment, a strange black lightning leopard suddenly leaped out of his hand, roaring like thunder, and pounced fiercely towards Zabuza and the other two!

Azaburo and Nozomi, who had been given a heads-up, dodged instantly, while Zabuza and the other two were hit on the spot by the black lightning that was as swift as the wind!

The black lightning corroded and spread out in an instant, completely covering Zabuza, Awaka, and Anko. A strong sense of paralysis surged into their hearts, making it impossible for the three of them to move at all!

"Dare to underestimate the Hidden Cloud Village? Go and accept defeat with regret!"

Darui let out a low growl, his hands suddenly clasped together, aimed at Zabuza and the others, and a dazzling white light burst forth from his palms, causing countless spectators to gasp in surprise, and the Sand Village Jonin who were ready to come to the rescue to frown.

However, Zabuza did not show much panic in the face of such an offensive.

He forced a smile, enduring the numbing sensation brought on by the black lightning, and said, "Should I do it, or should you two go?"

"let me!"

Before the foam could speak, Red Bean, who was grimacing from the electric shock, spoke first, tilting her head to reveal her fair neck and the three jet-black tomoe seals.

Sensing Anko's aggressive momentum, Zabuza, who had originally intended to exchange a few polite words before taking action, reluctantly pursed his lips and could only step aside to take the main seat.

"Storm Escape! Encourage the Lock!"

The Storm Release bloodline, which had been waiting in the air, suddenly erupted at this moment, crashing down with a deafening roar.

boom! !

The burst of energy caused the surrounding audience to involuntarily close their eyes, while also kicking up countless specks of dust.

"Is it all done...?"

Sami, panting heavily, stared intently at the area shrouded in thick smoke, his expression tense as he surveyed the imposing, undulating mountain peaks.

"No, no, something's not right."

Xi, standing to the side, was completely stunned, her voice filled with disbelief and terror: "Who are these guys...?"

"That was a powerful blow. Among this group of people who came to take the exam, you are indeed among the top."

As the smoke cleared, the enormous fleshy wings, emitting wisps of black smoke, completely protected the three members of the Mist Village. A layer of fine, light blue patterns covered the wings, acting like a light blue protective barrier that blocked Darui's powerful attack earlier!

Unscathed?