Chapter 145 Orochimaru

At dusk, the setting sun cast a golden glow on the streets of Konoha Village.

Ye Fan walked with Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura, his steps were light and his figures were stretched out.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on their faces, and everyone's face is filled with longing and expectation for the future.

Ye Fan walked in the middle of the team, listening to Naruto excitedly talk about his dream of becoming Hokage in the future, Sasuke occasionally interjected a calm comment, and Sakura smiled at the side and responded to Naruto's enthusiastic words from time to time.

Ye Fan would occasionally join in their conversation, but more often than not, he was silently thinking about the upcoming Genin Exam.

Walking through the bustling market and bypassing the quiet alleys, the four people's steps were relaxed and happy.

The Konoha Village looked particularly warm under the setting sun, as if everything was shrouded in peace and tranquility.

Even the pressure of the upcoming exams became as light as a feather in this warm evening.

"Tomorrow is the Genin exam, are you ready?" Naruto asked excitedly.

"Of course!" Sasuke replied calmly, his eyes firm.

"I'm ready too!" Sakura echoed, a hint of nervousness in her eyes.

Ye Fan smiled and nodded, his heart full of expectations and confidence for the future. "No matter what, we must go all out."

As the sun gradually sank into the horizon, they came to a fork in the road. Everyone stopped and looked at each other, with warm smiles on their faces.

"Okay, see you tomorrow!" Naruto waved goodbye and walked towards his home.

"See you tomorrow." Sasuke nodded and walked towards another path.

"Come on!" Yingya smiled and waved, then walked towards her home.

Ye Fan stood there, watching their backs gradually walking away, feeling filled with emotion.

The last rays of the setting sun disappeared over the horizon, and night was about to fall. He turned around and started on his way home, thinking about today's conversation and the upcoming challenges.

The warmth of dusk had not yet completely dissipated, and Ye Fan's steps were firm and brisk.

He knew that tomorrow's exam was not only a test, but also an opportunity to prove himself. He wanted to use his own strength to show everyone his true strength.

When he got home, his parents were already waiting for him.

Ye Fan chatted with them briefly, and then returned to his room early to continue reviewing and practicing.

The Konoha Village at night seemed particularly peaceful in the silence. In Ye Fan's room, the light was warm and soft.

The starry sky outside the window was twinkling, Ye Fan was lying on the bed, his heart full of anticipation for tomorrow.

No matter what kind of challenge he faces, he is ready. Tomorrow will be an important step in his journey towards becoming a ninja.

At the same time, on the way to Konoha Village, the Kazekage of the Wind Ninja Village and his group were hurrying on their way.

The afterglow of the setting sun gradually faded away, and night began to cover the earth.

Fengying and his guards walked on this quiet mountain road. The surrounding trees swayed gently in the breeze, making rustling sounds.

"We need to speed up." The Kazekage said in a deep voice, his eyes solemn, "We can't let the ninjas of Konoha Village wait too long."

The guards nodded and quickened their pace. However, at this moment, a cold murderous aura suddenly enveloped the entire road.

Fengying and his guards became alert instantly, holding their weapons tightly and searching around for any trace of the enemy.

"Hahaha, I really didn't expect that Lord Fengying would come here in person." A cold and gloomy voice sounded in the darkness.

The Kazekage's expression changed as he recognized the owner of the voice: "Orochimaru!"

A tall man slowly walked out of the darkness, his golden pupils flashing strangely in the night, with a cold smile on his lips. Orochimaru was followed by a group of his men, their eyes were equally cold and hostile.

"What do you want to do, Orochimaru?" the Kazekage asked coldly, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

Orochimaru smiled, his tone revealing a hint of amusement: “Lord Kazekage, you shouldn’t ask me this question, but ask yourself.

You, the Wind Ninja Village, actually dare to attempt to cooperate with Konoha, aren't you afraid of the wrath of my Sand Village?"

The Kazekage frowned, he knew that Orochimaru was not someone who could be easily threatened.

Fengying whispered to the guards beside him: "Prepare for battle!"

The guards responded one after another and quickly formed a battle formation. Orochimaru watched their actions, and the smile on his face became more and more intense.

"Very good, let me see your strength." Orochimaru said, and rolled up the long tongue in his hand and instantly attacked the Kazekage.

The Kazekage dodged quickly and activated the wind-style ninjutsu in his hand, and a strong wind blade slashed towards Orochimaru.

However, Orochimaru easily dodged the attack, threw the kunai in his hand backhand, and headed straight for the Kazekage.

The Kazekage blocked quickly, but Orochimaru's attacks came one after another like a storm, making it difficult for the Kazekage to cope.

The guards also joined the battle and engaged in a fierce fight with Orochimaru's men.

The entire mountain road instantly turned into a battlefield, with the sounds of ninjutsu and weapons colliding continuously, and flames and smoke intertwined.

"Don't underestimate the strength of our Wind Ninja Village!" The Kazekage shouted angrily, and quickly formed seals with his hands. A powerful wind-style ninjutsu swept out and headed straight for Orochimaru.

Orochimaru sneered, formed seals with his hands, and a snake shadow instantly emerged from the ground, blocking the Kazekage's attack.

The Kazekage's ninjutsu was dissolved and his face darkened, knowing that Orochimaru's strength was indeed extraordinary.

The battle intensified in the night, and neither side gave in. The Kazekage and his guards fought with all their might against Orochimaru and his men.

The trees on the mountain road were badly damaged by ninjutsu and weapon attacks, and the air was filled with tension and danger.

In this sudden attack, Fengying and his crew faced unprecedented challenges.

However, they knew in their hearts that they must not retreat at this moment. No matter how powerful the enemy was, they had to persevere to the end and defend their honor and mission.

The situation was extremely tense, and if one was not careful, one would die or the other would be killed. The confrontation between the Kazekage and Orochimaru became more intense, and the air was filled with a thick murderous aura, as if a more violent conflict would break out in the next second.

The Kazekage's eyes were like knives, staring at Orochimaru closely, with the wind-style ninjutsu in his hand ready to go. He knew that the enemy in front of him was no ordinary person, and the slightest negligence would lead to a catastrophic disaster. Orochimaru had a cold smile on his face, and the light in his eyes flickered, obviously he was also waiting for the best time to attack.

"Lord Kazekage, stop struggling in vain." Orochimaru said coldly, with a hint of sarcasm in his voice, "The power of your Wind Ninja Village is nothing but a mantis trying to stop a chariot in front of me."

The Kazekage's face darkened and he shouted angrily: "Orochimaru, your ambition is doomed to fail! The Wind Ninja Village will not surrender!"

Before he finished speaking, the Kazekage suddenly attacked, quickly forming seals with both hands, and a powerful wind blade slashed towards Orochimaru like a sharp sword. Orochimaru sneered, dodged the attack easily, and the long snake in his hand attacked the Kazekage like a poisonous snake.

The Kazekage quickly retreated and avoided Orochimaru's attack, but his guards were not so lucky. One guard was hit by Orochimaru's men and fell to the ground, his blood staining the ground red. Seeing this, the other guards roared and rushed towards the enemy, engaging in a fierce hand-to-hand fight with Orochimaru's men.

The battle became increasingly intense, and every move was full of murderous intent. The attack and defense between the Kazekage and Orochimaru were like lightning, changing rapidly. Orochimaru's ninjutsu was strange and changeable, making it very difficult for the Kazekage to deal with it, and the Kazekage's wind escape ninjutsu also caused Orochimaru a lot of trouble.

"Lord Fengying, we can't go on like this!" a guard shouted, "If we drag on like this, we will be wiped out!"

The Kazekage was also anxious, but he knew that he could not retreat at this moment. At this moment, he suddenly felt a strong murderous aura coming from behind, and quickly looked back, only to see that Orochimaru's men had surrounded them from behind, and the situation became more critical.

"It's time to end, Lord Kazekage." Orochimaru said with a sneer, and quickly formed seals with his hands. A powerful snake shadow sprang out from the ground and headed straight for the Kazekage.

The Kazekage gritted his teeth, formed seals with his hands, and faced Orochimaru's attack. The two powerful forces collided in the air, erupting with a violent roar, and the entire mountain road was shaking. The Kazekage felt a huge pressure, but he did not retreat, and tried his best to fight against Orochimaru.

Just when the two sides were about to decide the winner, a lightning-fast figure suddenly appeared in the center of the battlefield. The Kazekage and Orochimaru were startled at the same time, seeing a ninja dressed in black descending from the sky, with a kunai in his hand flashing a cold light, quickly neutralizing Orochimaru's attack.

"Who?" Orochimaru asked coldly, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

The black-clad ninja did not answer, but just looked at Orochimaru coldly, then turned to the Kazekage and said, "Lord Kazekage, let's retreat quickly!"

The Kazekage was stunned for a moment, but then he understood the other party's intention. He nodded and quickly retreated with his guards. Seeing this, Orochimaru snorted coldly and prepared to chase, but the black-clad ninja blocked him, with the kunai in his hand flashing coldly.

"Want to leave? Not that easy!" Orochimaru shouted angrily, and quickly formed seals with his hands. A powerful snake shadow attacked the Kaze Shadow again.

The black-clad ninja sneered and quickly used the kunai in his hand to disperse the snake shadow. The Kazekage and his guards took the opportunity to quickly retreat and disappeared into the darkness.

Orochimaru looked at the direction they left with a cold gaze, a trace of viciousness flashing in his eyes. He knew that this battle was not over yet, and the real battle was still to come.

Fengying and his guards ran in the darkness, their hearts filled with tension and anxiety. They knew that this attack was just the beginning, and the road ahead would be even more difficult and dangerous.