"Master Orochimaru, do you truly hold such high regard for that Uchiha kid?"
In a secluded room in Konoha, Orochimaru, disguised as the Fourth Kazekage, was resting alongside Kimimaro. They were discussing their plans.
Orochimaru smiled sinisterly, "Indeed, he is the vessel I find most promising."
"You're talking about the one who recently received your gift and promptly got the Cursed Seal of Heaven?" Kimimaro inquired.
"At this moment, he's likely struggling to control the seal," Orochimaru replied with a hint of satisfaction.
"Do you think it's overkill to target the Jinchūriki from the Sand Shinobi Village?" Kimimaro asked.
Orochimaru seemed unfazed, "Don't underestimate him. I believe he will bring me a pleasant surprise."
Kimimaro noted Orochimaru's confidence, "It appears that Orochimaru-sama has high expectations for this boy."
Orochimaru sneered, "Tomorrow, I'll find out just how much potential he possesses." "Two hundred and sixty."
As the night continued, Sasuke continued his intense training regimen, lifting a 300kg barbell with ease.
Later, in a room in Konoha, Jōnin gathered in the Hokage's office to finalize the list of candidates for the Chūnin exam. They were impressed by the exceptional talents of the new Genin.
"The list is set. This year, not only Konoha but also Kirigakure and Cloud Shinobi Villages are sending their Genin," Third Hokage announced.
The Jōnin dispersed, leaving Third Hokage alone in his office. He gazed at the One-Tail Jinchūriki calendar, thankful for the support of the Fourth Kazekage.
As the Chūnin exam day dawned, Sasuke donned new attire, including a black outfit and a slightly longer ninja knife. He joined Naruto and Sakura, and they headed to the Chūnin exam venue.
They encountered familiar faces—Rock Lee, Neji Hyuga, and Tenten.
Lee addressed Sakura, momentarily flustered by her presence. He quickly regained his composure and declared, "I've come to impress you this time, Uchiha Sasuke!"
Neji, however, was more focused on Sasuke. "I will reclaim the honor my clan has lost. I'll prove myself in this exam."
As the tension rose, Sasuke felt that he was attracting a lot of attention even before the Chūnin exam had begun.
Eventually, the Genin gathered at the exam venue. Sasuke's entrance prompted whispers of admiration from others, with some even claiming he was on par with Jōnin.
However, the most puzzling attention came from Gaara and his group. Sasuke couldn't understand why they were so fixated on him.
The first part of the exam involved an illusion test, but Sasuke's Sharingan made it ineffective. He and his friends quickly moved to the second floor.
Inside, Sasuke felt the weight of countless eyes on him, with some even claiming his strength rivaled Jōnin.
Amid this tension, Kabuto appeared and provided information about the exam participants. He had gathered data on all the Genin, including Gaara.
Naruto was curious and asked to see Gaara's information, eager to learn more about him.
Dou, Kabuto's assistant, handed over a data card. Naruto was excited to access the information about Gaara and see what type of person he was dealing with.
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