Chapter 44: The Only Team to Advance
"There are still five minutes left!"
The ninja of the Sarutobi clan standing on the lighthouse was sweating profusely as he looked at the clock hanging on it.
Because up to now, no ninja team has come forward to deliver the Scroll of Heaven and Earth. Could it be that the Uchiha boy really did it?
"Yufeng, why haven't you come back yet..."
Xihihong stood on the railing of the lighthouse, looking at the lush forest below, which was unusually calm, with a hint of worry in her eyes.
"Red, don't worry."
Mao Yue Xi Yan walked forward, held Xi Hi Hong's hand, and comforted her softly.
"Think about it. If Yufeng was really defeated, how could there be no one here where we hand in the scrolls? There is not even a team left. On the other hand, Yufeng is safe, and..."
Mao Yue Xi Yan swallowed her saliva, and her voice trembled with excitement.
"He might have really blocked all the ninjas who came here to hand in the scrolls..."
Yuhi Kurenai looked at the forest below with a worried look. Although she knew that Uzuki Yugao was right and Uchiha Yufeng should be fine, she couldn't help but worry.
"One more minute!"
Suddenly, a figure jumped up from the railing.
"Hong, you can hand in the scroll now!"
Uchiha Yufeng's figure appeared, and Yuhi Kurenai quickly stepped forward and came in front of the Chunin examiner.
"This is the scroll of heaven and earth!"
He handed over the scroll, which was held in his sweaty hand.
The examiner gave Uchiha Yufeng a complicated look.
Register the name and team information on the Scroll of Heaven and Earth.
"Yufeng-kun, you are really amazing!"
A cold voice sounded from the darkness nearby.
Orochimaru looked straight at Uchiha Yufeng, his golden vertical pupils showing a hint of surprise and excitement.
"Ding, Kabuto Yakushi (Shippuden) fragments +2."
"Ding, Uchiha Sasuke (Mangekyo Sharingan) fragment +1."
"Thank you for the compliment, Lord Orochimaru!"
Uchiha Yufeng answered neither humbly nor arrogantly.
When he jumped off the lighthouse, Orochimaru sent his little pet to follow him.
In the forest, Orochimaru witnessed the whole process as all teams were blocked from entering the lighthouse.
Uchiha Yufeng did not play any tricks with Orochimaru and admitted everything frankly.
As long as he doesn't provoke me, I won't go against him.
"time up!"
As Orochimaru's voice sounded.
One by one, the leading jonin and chuunin examiners, along with a few ANBU, appeared on the scene.
Everyone was shocked to see that there were only three Genin at the scene.
"In this round of the second round of the Chunin Exam, those who passed are Uchiha Mikaze, Yuhi Kurenai, and Uzuki Yugao. The rest of the contestants failed!"
Listening to Orochimaru announcing the results, the Chunin examiners behind him looked at each other in bewilderment.
There were thirty or forty Genin participating in the second round, but only three of them passed...
Moreover, they were worried about the large number of people who would pass the test, so they prepared for a third team exam competition.
Now there is only one group left, is there still a need to compare?
Will the team competition become an individual competition?
"Well, the Chunin selection exam is over for today. The list of people who will become Chunins will be posted the day after tomorrow."
Orochimaru made the final conclusion and looked at the Chunin examiner and the Anbu members.
"The rest of the people, you guys handle it!"
The rest is about the aftermath, such as going into the forest to search for living Genin.
After Orochimaru finished speaking, he glanced at Uchiha Yufeng and left.
What is Orochimaru's identity? He is one of the three most famous ninjas in the ninja world. He is also the direct disciple of the third Hokage of Konoha and the chief instructor of the high school entrance examination.
Once these BUFFs are placed on one person, the Chunin examiners have no choice but to carry out the orders.
"Yufeng, the way Lord Orochimaru looked at you just now seemed a little strange!"
Mao Yue Xi Yan walked up to Uchiha Yufeng and reminded him in a low voice.
"Yeah, it's okay, that's because Orochimaru admires me."
Yuhi Kurenai, who was originally worried about Uchiha Yufeng, laughed out loud when she heard Uchiha Yufeng's arrogant words.
He rolled his eyes at Uchiha Yufeng and then spat.
"You just took part in the Chunin Exams, yet you're saying something so arrogant. Orochimaru-sama is a ninja who participated in World War II and made a great name for himself!"
Compared to her worried look just now, Yuhi Kurenai is now more relaxed.
After all, the Chunin Exam is over no matter what.
"Let's go, have dinner, and rest here for a night. We'll go back to Konoha tomorrow!"
Uchiha Yufeng touched Yuhi Kurenai's head. Although Yuhi Kurenai pouted, she leaned towards Uchiha Yufeng unconsciously, and seemed to enjoy Uchiha Yufeng's actions very much.
After the three left, the Chunin examiners present scattered into the forest to look for living Genin who had participated in the competition.
It wasn't until that evening that we fully understood the situation.
Record today's events, make a scroll, tie it to Ninja Hawk's leg and send a message to Konoha.
With a scream from the ninja hawk, it turned into a stream of light and disappeared into the lighthouse.
……
"Wow!"
A shrill voice sounded, and the Anbu sent the news from the lighthouse to the Hokage's office.
Shimura Danzo happened to push the door open at this time.
"Any news from the Chunin Exams?"
Danzo Shimura's eyes fell on a scroll above the Hokage's office.
The Third Hokage didn't take it seriously and immediately opened the scroll.
"I wonder how many groups will pass this Chunin Exam..."
When it was opened, the Third Hokage was stunned.
This made Danzo Shimura, who was standing by, a little anxious.
What happened? Tell me!
"Hiruzen, how many teams passed this time?"
"There's no need to compete in the third exam. The Chunin Exams are over!"
The Third Hokage said as he handed the scroll to Danzo Shimura.
Danzo Shimura quickly took it and looked at the information on it.
"Only one team passed, and it was Uchiha Mikaze, the one in Team 1 who didn't open the Sharingan?"
The Third Hokage stood up and breathed a sigh of relief.
"I didn't expect Yufeng to give me such a big surprise. The number of casualties is acceptable. Compared with previous years, the number of Konoha ninjas who died in the exam this time is the lowest."
"Is Uchiha Yufeng so powerful? And he can also use water escape?"
Danzo Shimura's voice was distorted, and he looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen in disbelief, and then there was some more heat in his eyes.
"Huruzen, I think this Uchiha Yufeng is a talented person. There is some unrest on the border right now. Leave him to me and I will definitely train you to be a water jutsu master in Konoha!"
Shimura Danzo patted his chest and assured.
Hearing this, the Third Hokage turned around and looked straight at him.
"Let Uchiha Yufeng join your Root organization?"
"Joining my Root Organization is the perfect time for him to make use of his remaining energy as an Uchiha!"
The Third Hokage took his pipe and took two puffs.
"no!"
"He, Uchiha Yufeng, is a member of my Anbu. His meritorious service this time makes it possible for him to be promoted to a regular employee!"
Upon hearing about the promotion, Danzo Shimura slammed the table.
"Hiruzen, are you crazy?"
Shimura Danzo's face flushed.
Facing his former companions, he started to scold them directly.
"That's the Uchiha! You actually let the Uchiha clan members join the official ANBU organization?!
The Uchiha have a comprehensive security system and are considered to have enormous power in Konoha.
Now, people from the Uchiha clan have interfered with the Anbu!
What do you think? Do you really believe that they won't plot against Konoha? Do you want to hand over the position of Hokage to the Uchiha group?
Hiruzen, you are too kind. Uchiha Yufeng is just a child after all. At this age, he has a strong sense of family.
At that time, as long as their family did something for Yufeng, this Uchiha kid might become a spy for their Uchiha clan.
By then, once they get control of our vital intelligence, the Uchiha people will use it to launch a rebellion!
This will be a devastating blow to our Konoha!"
The Third Hokage was speechless this time, obviously persuaded by Danzo. After all, the interests of the village are above everything else!
The Third Hokage was silent.
"Then I'll think about it."
A long time passed.
The Third Hokage looked at Danzo Shimura.
"He can't be a regular member of my Anbu, and neither can your Gen.
Didn't he pass the Chunin exam? Let's get him promoted to Chunin first, and the rest... we'll talk about it later!"
