Chapter 70: The Chunin Exam Begins

As night fell, the group gathered in the forest again. When Naruto distributed the devil fruits to everyone, curiosity suddenly surged in everyone's hearts.

"Each of these fruits contains unique abilities. After you take them, your body will change. But there will be some side effects. You will be afraid of sea water, but don't worry. I have found something to eliminate the side effects." After he finished speaking, he distributed the essence of the tree god to everyone.

Everyone took the devil fruit with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation. In an instant, the forest was filled with bright light, and all kinds of strange energy fluctuations rose and fell.

After taking the fruit, Sasuke's lightning attribute was greatly enhanced. Dazzling lightning burst out from his hands from time to time, and the whole person exuded an extremely sharp momentum. Sakura's strength increased dramatically. Her originally slender arms were now filled with tremendous power, which could not be underestimated.

Dingci's body continued to expand, and instantly became a giant, standing in front of everyone like a towering mountain. Ya turned into a majestic wolf, with extremely sharp fangs and a fierce look in his eyes.

Shino's ability to control insects has been greatly enhanced. At this moment, a group of insects flew out of Shino's body. He could deeply feel that the insects' attack power had increased by far more than ten times.

Ino gained ghost abilities, and several illusory ghosts emerged from her body, appearing and disappearing from time to time.

Shikamaru has the ability of the Shadow Fruit. The shadow seems to have life and has more means of attack.

Hinata's defense capabilities have been greatly improved, and her body seems to be surrounded by an invisible solid shield.

At this moment, everyone was immersed in the joy of increased strength.

"Hurry up and take the essence of the tree god, and practice your new abilities. I will be your sparring partner in two days. Today I found that people from the Hidden Sand Village have come to Konoha. If I am right, the Chunin Exam will begin in seven days. You should practice your new abilities as soon as possible." Naruto said seriously. After that, he called Sakura, Sasuke and Hinata aside and tapped the foreheads of the three of them. A memory flooded into their minds in a strange way.

Sasuke instantly added a variety of lightning-style hand seals to his mind. Sakura understood the training method of the 6-style. Hinata learned the Dragon Subduing Palms.

When everyone heard this, they were all shocked and hurriedly took the essence of the tree god. Then they began to seriously familiarize themselves with and control their newfound power.

In the forest, Sasuke controlled lightning to strike the trees continuously in order to hone his accuracy; Sakura began to practice the 6 styles according to what she had learned; Choji tried hard to control his giant body and tried his best to make his movements more flexible; Kiba shuttled through the woods at lightning speed, trying his best to adapt to the speed and agility of his wolf form; Shino methodically commanded the insects to arrange in complex formations; Ino cleverly used the ghost ability to train concealment and surprise attacks; Shikamaru concentrated on thinking about how to use shadows to create more sophisticated tactics; Hinata concentrated on learning the newly acquired palm techniques.

The watery moonlight gently falls on their hard working figures, as if silently cheering for their efforts.

At noon the next day, an eagle circled over the entire Konoha, making low cries, as if sending out some kind of signal.

Kakashi and other teachers looked up with puzzled expressions, then stood up and ran to the Hokage's office.

In the Hokage's office, all the jonin had already gathered. "I gathered you for no other reason than that you probably already know the general idea."

At this time, Asma replied: "Invitations have been sent to other countries. You can always see foreigners during this period."

Xihihong asked again: "Then, when is the specific time?"

The Sandaime took a deep drag on his cigarette, then slowly exhaled, and said, "Let's set it for seven days from now. Then it is officially announced that seven days from now, that is, on July 7st, the Chunin Selection Exam will officially begin."

Then the Sandaime said: "Well, now please ask the person in charge of the Genin to come forward."

At this time, Kakashi, Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma slowly walked out from the group of ninjas.

The Sandaime looked at the three and said, "Kakashi, Kurenai, Asuma, how are the Genin you are in charge of doing? Do you have any Genin you would recommend for the exam? Let's start with Kakashi."

Kakashi: "I, Kakashi Hatake, recommend Team 7, Uchiha Sasuke, Uzumaki Naruto, and Haruno Sakura to participate in the Chunin Selection Exam in the name of Kakashi Hatake."

Kurenai Yuhi: "The eight teams led by Kurenai Yuhi, Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, and Shino Aburame, I recommend them to participate in the Chunin selection exam in the name of Kurenai Yuhi."

Asuma: "Team 10 led by Sarutobi Asuma, Akimichi Chouji, Yamanaka Ino, and Nara Shikamaru recommend them to participate in the Chunin Selection Exam in the name of Sarutobi Asuma."

In the quiet forest, Naruto was sitting there alone, grilling a barbecue, with smoke rising. At this moment, a slightly old figure suddenly broke in. Naruto looked up and saw the person coming, and a bright smile instantly appeared on his face: "Grandpa Sandai, you are here!"

Looking at the child in front of him, the third generation couldn't help but feel relieved. According to Kakashi's report during this period, Naruto has really changed a lot. He walked over and sat down, then without any hesitation, he picked up a roasted chicken and started to eat it: "Naruto, the village is about to hold the Chunin Exam, do you have the confidence to participate?"

"Of course, I'm particularly looking forward to fighting against ninjas from other villages!" Naruto said with excitement and anticipation.

"Hahaha, good, good, you have basically mastered the ninjutsu I taught you last time."

Naruto nodded vigorously.

"Well, let me teach you a few more ninjutsu today. Although with your talent, it may feel a bit like cramming, but if you learn it, it will be like having one more way to defeat the enemy." The third generation said helplessly.

About half an hour later, the Third Generation left the forest. Naruto looked at the Third Generation's back as he walked away, and his mind was filled with thoughts. In the anime, the Third Generation died in the Chunin Exam. I wonder if I can save him this time?