The sudden turn of events made Hiruzen Sarutobi suspect Orochimaru first!
And yet, such matters could not be disclosed to the public.
Fortunately, he had recalled Jiraiya in time, and there shouldn't be any major problems.
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi's repeated assurances had some effect, suspicion, once planted, is hard to prevent from taking root and sprouting.
"We can't get out anyway, so why not let the exam continue? It'll save us from boredom."
Mei Terumī suddenly stretched lazily, then leaned back in her chair, resting her cheek on the back of her hand.
Hiruzen Sarutobi subconsciously glanced at her, his eyes instantly narrowed, and then he calmly nodded. "That makes sense. If the Kazekage doesn't object, let's continue."
Rasa appeared indifferent, inviting the Hokage to continue his performance.
And so, in this extremely strange atmosphere, the exam resumed.
However, shortly after, panicked screams echoed from outside.
Something must have happened!
"Lord Hokage, please come and see this!" Kakashi said upon his return.
Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly stood up to go and see. Since his seat was in the center, he chose to walk directly past the Kazekage.
Rasa's expression was calm. It wasn't until the Hokage walked past him, with his back to him...
His expression shifted, and hints of gold dust appeared in his hand.
Although this was not in line with the original plan, the problem was that the Hokage's posture at this moment was too tempting.
If he didn't backstab him now, he would be betraying his ancestors!
"Hokage, die!"
"Taste my Takizawa Laura!"
Magnetic Release: Gold Dust Spear!
Rasa condensed the gold dust into a drill shape and thrust it at Hiruzen Sarutobi's back. The high-speed continuous thrusts instantly pierced him.
"Lord Hokage!"
"Damn despicable villain!"
"Quick, save Lord Hokage!"
...
Everyone was stunned by this scene, and then the Konoha ninja, enraged, rushed towards the top.
No one dared to imagine what kind of super earthquake would occur if the Hokage died here!
Meanwhile, Rasa's attack on the Hokage served as a signal.
The thirty Sand Hidden ninja in the arena immediately showed resolute expressions and swallowed a black pill.
Accompanied by suppressed, painful growls, their bodies underwent a transformation.
This black pill was a defective product developed by Orochimaru based on the new curse mark.
After consuming it, it could explosively stimulate most of the human body's potential and temporarily transform into a half-curse spirit form.
The price was that after the time limit, humanity would be consumed by the curse spirit's instincts, completely turning into monsters and then self-destructing.
These thirty Sand Hidden Chūnin, stimulated by the drug, could all reach a strength level close to Jōnin in a short period.
And as is well known, each Jōnin is a precious asset to the major ninja villages, difficult to cultivate.
Therefore, these thirty 'Special Jōnin' were a powerful force that could not be ignored!
"Kill!"
The Sand Hidden half-curse spirit 'Special Jōnin' immediately blocked the numerous Konoha ninja, and the two sides immediately engaged in a fierce battle, turning the scene into utter chaos.
At this moment, Rasa, with a grim expression, realized it was too late to stop them.
Because only after killing the Hokage did he realize something was wrong!
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been pierced by the gold dust spear, suddenly melted into mud. It was Hiruzen Sarutobi's Earth Style: Shadow Clone Jutsu. Even Rasa had been deceived.
"Were you deliberately luring me into acting, Hokage?"
Ignoring the chaotic scene in the arena, Rasa spoke slowly.
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi's figure emerged from behind his seat, his expression calm. "It was just a suspicion at first, but I didn't expect that the person colluding with Orochimaru would actually be you."
It was indeed Orochimaru, that good-for-nothing, who had aroused suspicion!
Rasa immediately connected it to the commotion on Konoha's side in the previous exam and the disappearance of the person he had sent.
"Since that's the case, there's nothing more to say. Aren't you going to make a move yet? Mizukage!"
Mei Terumī immediately whipped a stream of water towards Hiruzen Sarutobi. Fortunately, Hiruzen Sarutobi was vigilant enough to jump down, and only the seat behind him was split in two.
Did Mist Hidden also join forces with Sand Hidden?
Many people in the arena were instantly terrified upon seeing this!
Sand Hidden and Mist Hidden suddenly attacking Konoha, was this the prelude to the next Ninja World War?
Jūgo, who had been an outsider, and Shinji were immediately targeted by the surrounding Konoha ninja.
Because besides them, there were no other Mist Hidden ninja in the arena.
The Mist Hidden examinees who had been eliminated early were not allowed to come today by Mei Terumī.
Clearly, she had already guessed what would happen.
Kakashi instantly used the Body Flicker Technique to shield Naruto and the others behind him, and facing Shinji, he no longer concealed his hostility.
"So this is why you deliberately approached Sasuke."
"Huh?"
Shinji looked at him with a question mark. How were these two things connected? What did it have to do with Sasuke?
Ah, no, what did it have to do with me!
Seeing Kakashi looking like he had seen through everything.
Shinji seemed to understand why Obito always disliked this guy.
Clang!
Shinji casually drew his Kubikiribōchō and blocked Kakashi's kunai.
After observing the surrounding situation with his peripheral vision, Shinji, knowing the situation, smiled. Since he was idle anyway, he might as well play with this guy.
The two immediately engaged in battle!
On the other side, Rasa didn't rush to pursue the Hokage. Instead, he first said to Mei Terumī, "It seems you've made a wise choice, Mizukage."
"Stop with the nonsense. What's the next step? If your plan only goes this far, don't blame me for killing you first."
Rasa ignored Mei Terumī's tone and just smiled. "Don't worry. Since I chose to act today, I must have made thorough preparations."
"Gaara, begin!"
Standing in the arena, Gaara, whose back exuded loneliness, suddenly looked up at the man who had caused him endless pain.
His heart filled with resentment, he formed a hand seal.
"Sleep Deprivation Jutsu!"
Gaara instantly fell into a deep sleep.
While everyone around was confused, another power within Gaara's body awakened!
Boom!!!
The entire venue instantly turned into ruins, and a giant monster resembling a raccoon dog appeared before everyone, letting out joyful cries!
"Ihaha~"
"How long has it been? I'm finally out! Ihaha!"
Countless people immediately showed expressions of fear and trembled, saying, "A Tailed Beast?!"
Even Mei Terumī looked at Rasa in surprise. "I didn't expect you to bring a Jinchūriki. This must be the One-Tails, Shukaku."
Rasa laughed heartily. "That's right, it's the One-Tails, Shukaku! Everyone here will die today!"
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