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Boom!
Suddenly, a thunderclap resounded through the sky, illuminating the gloomy rain curtain with a dazzling blue light!
In the dark death forest.
The rain seemed to be getting heavier.
But the intense sound of the previous battle was not overshadowed by this thunderous noise.
"Thud..."
Under the dark tree shade, a ninja suddenly fell to the ground.
Behind him, Hatake Sakumo slowly placed his ninja blade on his back.
Casually, he took out a number plate from the ninja's body and dragged the unconscious ninja to a tree hollow.
He had also heard the intense battle sound earlier and had originally planned to gather three number plates and head towards the tower. However, he changed his mind at this moment.
Watching the three number plates move skillfully between his fingers, he sighed.
Standing up, he walked out of the tree hollow.
In the rain curtain, his figure gradually moved away from the place where the battle erupted...
"Plip-plop!"
A huge centipede emerged during the rain, but it was accurately pinned to a thick tree trunk by a well-aimed kunai!
"Boom!"
A figure suddenly half-crouched on the tree trunk, observing the surroundings before leaping forward again!
In the dim rain curtain, a pair of blood-red eyes flashed by.
Not far from the site of the battle outbreak.
"How is it? Can you smell who's over there!?"
Inuzuka Kiba, with his disheveled hair, eagerly asked the ninja dog beside him.
"Woof, woof!"
Upon hearing Akamaru's bark, Kiba's expression instantly fell. He helplessly looked up at the gloomy rain curtain and complained.
"I knew it! My luck would be this bad! Why does it have to rain at a crucial time like this!?"
Helplessly scratching his head, he composed himself and continued.
"There's nothing we can do. Although your abilities are reduced in the rain, we can't be afraid of battle. Let's go together!"
As he said these words, a fearless gleam shimmered in Kiba's eyes.
Beside him, Akamaru stuck out his tongue and gazed at him, showing a look of agreement on his dog face.
"Woof, woof!"
And in a place close to the site of the battle outbreak.
"Plip-plop!"
A shadow landed steadily on a thick tree branch. He slowly raised his head, and a pair of pale eyes stared intently at the distant battlefield.
Hyuga Saki's participation in this exam was only to continue following Captain Aizen's footsteps, but he unexpectedly discovered something during the exam.
As a member of Root, the gruesome corpses made him realize that something was amiss!
As he saw more and more bodies, his expression became extremely serious!
A bad idea suddenly appeared in his mind.
Could it be that other ninja planned to disrupt the Chunin Exams!?
So, upon hearing such intense battle sounds, he immediately wanted to rush to this place.
To create such a loud noise... Captain Aizen... is it you?
Only to see him standing steadily on the thick tree branch, forming hand seals, with the tendons in the corners of his eyes instantly bulging!
"Byakugan. Activate!"
When he saw what was happening at the center of the battle, his face couldn't help but reveal a look of shock!
This is!!
...
The center of the battle zone.
"Thud!"
A figure weakly fell to the ground from mid-air, splashing the muddy water on the ground!
"Dai! How are you!"
Tsunade anxiously ran to the fallen figure, her expression tense as she looked at Might Dai, who was covered in wounds.
At this moment, Might Dai's body was full of small wounds as fine as cow hair,
Chunks of flesh on his body were lifted, oozing a dense layer of blood that flowed more with the rain!
He struggled to open his eyes, as if exerting all his strength to prop up his body, and looked at Tsunade weakly, saying with no strength.
"Tsunade... quickly... run away. These two individuals are too strong. We can't handle them. Go... go find Sōsuke. Only he can deal with them!"
Upon hearing Dai's words, Tsunade shook her head.
"How can I abandon a comrade at a time like this! Leave this person to me to deal with!"
She then stood in front of Might Dai, looking resolutely at Chigusa with sunglasses not far away.
As Tsunade stood in front of Dai, carefully watching Chigusa, she felt extremely vigilant in her heart!
Just a moment ago!
Dai had just dealt with the perverted man named Amehagari, but this person appeared in the sky in an instant!
In the moment he approached Dai, Dai was completely unaware of what kind of attack could have caused him to end up like this!
This person was extremely terrifying!
She had to be wary of his next move!
Just as Tsunade stood in front of Dai, staring intently at Chigusa, Chigusa, who stood still, suddenly spoke.
"Is this your choice? Although I am deeply moved by your friendship, you will still die. Rest assured, after you're gone, we will make sure all the participants in this exam join you."
His voice was calm, as if stating a fact.
Tsunade's eyes narrowed, perceiving the information in his words keenly!
We!? Damn it! Could it be that there are many others in other places!!?
At this moment!
A laugh that sounded almost insane caught the attention of those present!
"Hahaha..."
"Little brat, that was quite a move. To have such terrifying physical prowess at such a young age!"
"Chigusa! It seems our mission wasn't in vain! This little brat is probably one of the top in Konoha. If he grows up, it will be remarkable!"
Amehagari, who was intact, walked out from the rain curtain, grinning at everyone present.
Seeing this scene!
Both Tsunade and Dai's expressions suddenly contracted!
This guy isn't dead!!!
As if understanding their gaze, Amehagari stuck out his tongue and licked his lips, looking at the two of them with amusement.
"Little brat, that earlier one was my water clone. No matter how powerful the technique is, it's useless if it can't hit the target, right? Didn't the teachers in Konoha teach you this?"
Tsunade and Dai's faces turned pale upon seeing him reappear in the rain.
Seeing their pale faces in the rain, Amehagari continued.
"Oh... it seems they didn't teach you. Well then, I'll take care of you. However, the tuition fee will be your lives!"
His voice was taunting and elusive, like a cat playing with a mouse.
Beside him, Chigusa just glanced at him, his expression calm and indifferent as he spoke.
"Kill them quickly. The mission is important. You should know that Konoha's ninjas are not weak. It will be troublesome if they find us!"
Upon hearing Chigusa's words, Amehagari stopped smiling. His eyes seemed filled with madness as he stared at Tsunade and Dai!
He raised his hand high and swung it down forcefully!
"Suiton: Shikikiri Neko no Jutsu!"
In an instant!
Raindrops in a radius of several tens of meters around Tsunade and Dai transformed into countless sharp thorns that glittered with brilliance!
"Swish!" "Swish!"...
Countless thorns shot out fiercely towards the two of them!