Chapter 196
Baki and Yakushi Kabuto immediately discovered the fourth person.
Actually, they already knew Gekko was hiding there.
However, the appearance of the fourth person made it even more unbelievable.
That buzzing sound was just too obvious.
Yuuga, who had been discovered, nudged Gekko, telling him to stay on standby there.
And then.
Yuuga elegantly flashed in front of Baki.
"What?!"
When Yuuga appeared, Baki was greatly alarmed!
When did such a powerful Anbu expert appear in Konoha?
Yuuga, whose strength had already reached Kage-level, easily forced Baki back.
"Ugh..."
Seeing the wound slashed into his palm, Baki could only retreat.
Damn it!
Is the plan going to be ruined like this?
"Miss Yuuga, go back and tell Hokage-sama not to fantasize about stopping the Chunin Exams... and don't make any unnecessary moves... otherwise, Lord Orochimaru will destroy Konoha! Hahaha..."
On the other side, Yakushi Kabuto, who had also retreated, started laughing loudly.
And threatened Konoha.
Only after both of them had fled did Gekko emerge from behind the wall.
"Yuuga..."
He looked at Yuuga, who stood tall in the moonlight, having forced back Sunagakure's general, Baki, and for a moment... he was stunned... Standing under the moon, holding a katana, Yuuga's long hair fluttered, like a goddess in the moonlight.
"It's alright, Gekko..."
Yuuga took off her mask, revealing her perfect face.
Buzz... Buzz... Morning.
Yuuga and Gekko, who had returned to Konoha, went to the Hokage Building to report the news.
The Konoha higher-ups, upon learning of the matter, began an intense meeting.
The people of Konoha did not know about the secret conspiracy between Sunagakure and Otogakure.
They simply lived their lives as usual.
Uchiha Fugaku's home.
After breakfast, Uchiha Fugaku quickly rushed to the Police Force.
Yesterday, through Mikoto's retelling, he had learned the inside scoop.
That is... during the Third Exam a month later, Orochimaru would attack alongside Sunagakure.
Therefore.
To prepare for this, he needed to discuss the defenses with his clansmen.
Uchiha Fugaku, full of confidence, smiled lightly at Mikoto before leaving: "Mikoto... you did so well..."
This way, the Uchiha Clan would be able to change its situation.
Saving the Hokage, saving Konoha.
Think about it, after gaining such meritorious service, who would dare to speak ill of the Uchiha Clan?
Seeing the smile on her husband's face, Mikotoalso couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
This made her realize that her sacrifice was worth it.
After her husband left, Mikoto returned to the house and secretly took out the milk bottles she had prepared when she went out to buy groceries that morning.
Her daughter was out training and not at home.
So... Mikoto pursed her lips, looking at the milk bottles in front of her.
Yin Release... had caused huge changes in certain things.
At this moment, she could already...
Soon, Mikoto raised her slender hands and began... her work.
"Ugh..."
She endured the pain, her breathing rapid.
This was not something she wanted to do at all.
Mikoto thought to herself.
Once this month passes and the Chunin Exams are over, she would no longer have any dealings with Uzumaki Naruto... However, the current hardship still had to be endured.
Mikoto: "Ugh..."
Hiss~... Half an hour later.
Naruto's house.
Mikoto paid a visit.
Mikoto, carrying a souvenir, delivered the promised gift.
Naruto opened the door, looked at the charming Mikoto in front of him, and couldn't help but curl his lips: "Aunt Mikoto... you worked hard..."
He took the souvenir from Mikoto's hand.
The latter bowed slightly, revealing a fawning smile, then fled from there as if escaping.
"..."
Naruto carried the souvenir, watching Mikoto's hurried retreating figure, his eyes narrowing involuntarily, and finally... resting on the peach.
After the door clicked shut and he entered the house.
Naruto opened the beautifully packaged souvenir box.
Inside lay... two neatly arranged bottles of milk.
Through the clear glass, one could clearly see the mellow color of fresh milk.
"This is truly... good..."
Chapter 142. The Third Exam, Another Fixed Match! Naruto's Deception!
Time flew by.
Days passed one by one.
Sako constantly challenged Uchiha Izumi.
But she found that she was simply no match for Uchiha Izumi.
To defeat Izumi, who had already awakened her Mangekyo Sharingan, she would probably need to possess the same eyes.
This was an unavoidable dilemma.
So, the question was, how to awaken such eyes.
In the history of the Uchiha Clan, Sako knew of three people with the Mangekyo: Shisui, Itachi, and Izumi.
Facing Sako's questions.
Uchiha Izumi refused to answer.
The taunts from her dark personality made Sako's heart begin to feel anxious... Morning.
The Chunin Exams ushered in their final Third Exam.
When the examiners wondered where Otogakure's contestant, Dosu, had gone, Anbu personnel informed them of the specific details.
Dosu, whose strength was average, was easily defeated by Sako.
Dosu, who hadn't even had a chance to provoke Naruto, thus ended up in Konoha's Hospital.
There was nothing he could do; it was just his luck to run into Sako when she was in a very bad mood.
It was also fortunate that Sako was kind-hearted and had no intention of killing, which was how Dosu managed to save his life.
"Naruto-kun..."
Early in the morning, Hinata arrived to cheer for Naruto's exam.
The two chatted and laughed all the way to the Konoha venue.
At this time, the viewing stands were already packed with spectators.
Besides the local residents of Konoha, there were dignitaries from all corners of the world.
They had heard about Naruto and Sako.
They came to see the strength of the rumored Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and the Uchiha genius.
It could also be said that the reason so many people came was precisely for Naruto and Sako.
Various underground money changers and gambling wheels were set up.
Everyone placed their chips on the side they believed would win.
Coincidentally, Naruto also had Yuuga place a bet for him.
The chief examiner for the Third Exam, Shiranui Genma, with a toothpick in his mouth, looked at the Fourth Hokage's child, who had grown into an extraordinary talent, and couldn't help but show a look of relief.
If nothing went wrong, Naruto would undoubtedly be the top performer in this exam.
He would definitely be promoted to Jonin.
"Kazekage-sama, you've arrived..."
On the main viewing stand, Hiruzen Sarutobi, with a smile, looked at the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa.
He did not know that the Rasa in front of him had already been replaced by Orochi-hime.
After explaining the rules of the match, the Sandaime officially announced the start of the Third Exam!
First Round. Kankuro forfeited, Shino won.
Second Round. Shikamaru VS Temari. Narutoglanced at Temari a few more times, having little interest in this wild girl. Ultimately, Shikamaru won the applause of the entire venue with his strategy.
Third Round. Naruto VS Neji.
The entire audience immediately grew excited.
Konoha Ninja, including Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi, all looked towards Naruto.
And Uchiha Izumi, who always struggled to find Naruto's whereabouts, also appeared at this exam venue, responsible for maintaining order.