Chapter 183
And in a short time, it reached the higher-ups.
When Asuma, Kurenai Yuhi, Kakashi, and other Jonin, who were sitting in the lounge, heard about it, they couldn't help but show astonished expressions.
"Kakashi... the Fourth Hokage's child is a bit too strong..."
Asuma, holding a cigarette, made this assessment.
"He wouldn't... really be stronger than you, would he?"
Asuma was referring to Naruto's strength.
"Ugh..." Kakashi, with a bruised face, lowered his eyelids, feeling a bit down.
Because it was very likely true.
As for why Kakashi had a bruised face, that started with Kurenai Yuhi's misunderstanding.
Asuma accidentally beat up Kakashi, only to find out later that the person Kurenai Yuhi lost to was Naruto.
No wonder Yuhi was so sad.
"Yuhi, look, even Kakashi isn't Naruto's match, so you don't need to be sad anymore..."
Asuma said with a laugh.
Kurenai Yuhi: "..."
...Soon after... all the examinees gradually entered the examination hall.
Kabuto, acting as a spy, also entered the high tower.
In a part of the high tower, Kabuto secretly met with Orochi-hime.
"Lord Orochimaru, it seems my intelligence gathering was useless..."
Kabuto, who had already learned about Orochi-hime and Naruto's big fight, spread his hands.
"Ho ho, Kabuto, I'd still like to hear your evaluation of that team..."
Orochi-hime leaned against the wall, smiling.
Kabuto adjusted his glasses and pulled out an intelligence card: "Sakura Haruno has a good mind, she just hasn't met the right mentor."
She was able to complete the first written exam by herself.
This is enough to prove that Sakura Haruno might be capable of becoming an excellent Medical Ninja, Genjutsu Ninja, or working in the intelligence department, etc.
However, this also indirectly shows that Sakura Haruno, without a bloodline, is not worth targeting for her body.
"Uchiha Sasuke possesses a mind as intelligent as Sakura Haruno's. As for his strength, Lord Orochimaru, you know best..."
Orochimaru, who has had contact with Itachi and Sako, knows best about the power of the Uchiha.
Then there's Naruto.
"The Nine-Tailed's power is too dangerous..."
Kabuto thought for a moment and could only come to this conclusion.
Because Uzumaki Naruto alone could smilingly kill all the examinees in this exam... In the high tower's lounge.
Sako woke up in a bright ray of sunshine.
The only area not covered by towering trees was the central high tower.
Looking at the sun outside, she felt as if a lifetime had passed.
The back of her neck was still throbbing faintly.
She wondered about her injuries.
"Congratulations, Sasuke, you've gained new power."
Naruto, standing nearby, smiled.
Sako immediately got up and touched the back of her neck: "Where is that guy?"
She was referring to Orochi-hime.
"Gone," Naruto said casually.
"You beat her away?" Sako turned her head to look at the bored Naruto.
"She left on her own."
Naruto didn't want to provoke Sako too much, so he said that.
However, this was enough for Sako to understand the gap between herself and Naruto.
"I... I'm too weak..." Sako clutched her clothes and said.
"You just don't have the Nine-Tailed inside you. If you had the Nine-Tailed, you'd be stronger than me."
Naruto extended a finger, comforting her with a serious expression.
Sako, having accepted this fact, looked at the unconscious Sakura on the other bed.
Nine-Tailed: "He finally said something human."
The Nine-Tailed commented... As the second exam drew to a close.
Inside the high tower stood the remaining survivors.
Everyone's expression was tense.
Because the unknown great battle had affected everyone, making them feel the terror of this exam.
Due to Naruto's transformation at the time.
Actually, no one knew that the person who caused such widespread destruction was Naruto.
Thus, everyone was caught in a prisoner's dilemma.
They all looked at each other, guessing which team harbored an ultimate powerhouse.
"..."
Naruto looked foolish, scratching his head from time to time.
Seeing Naruto's appearance, everyone averted their gaze.
And associating this guy with being a Hokage's connection, everyone's gaze became even more disdainful.
Sako glanced at Naruto and knew that Naruto was at it again.
In terms of disguise, it had to be said, he was a master.
"Akadō Yoroi... versus... Uchiha Sasuke."
The referee, Gekkō Hayate, announced the start of the assessment.
Of course, when he saw Naruto, he still showed a very friendly smile.
Gekkō Hayate's demeanor.
Made everyone else even more convinced that this guy named Uzumaki Naruto was just a connected person.
Didn't they see that the examiner even knew him?
That's right, all the examiners are my people!
Naruto puffed out his chest, even more proud.
Sako, with her hands in her pockets, stepped forward.
She was facing Orochi-hime's subordinate, Akadō Yoroi.
"Hmph hmph hmph..."
Orochi-hime, standing in the Jonin ranks, operating under the disguise of an Otogakure Jonin team leader.
Was ready to see Sako's performance after receiving the Cursed Seal.
"Begin!"
With Gekkō Hayate's announcement, the elimination round officially began.
Sako threw a Kunai while directly charging at Akadō Yoroi.
Her steps were swift, her figure graceful, her throws accurate... However.
Suddenly, Sako stumbled and fell to the ground.
"Ooh~."
Sako, whimpering, clutched the back of her neck.
Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, present at the scene, couldn't help but widen his eyes: "Is that... Orochimaru's Cursed Seal?!"
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally realized something was amiss.
That guy Orochimaru, not only targeted Naruto, but even Sako... Chapter 129. Naruto: Orochi-hime, let me see!
"At a critical moment, suddenly encountering a crisis, this is usually the beginning of a power-up..."
Naruto gestured, telling Sakura not to be nervous.
Sako was about to power up.
Sure enough.
As Akadō Yoroi began to use his Chakra absorption technique to drain the Chakra from the fallen Sako... the Cursed Seal on the back of Sako's neck suddenly began to spread.
Afterwards, the Cursed Seal spread into a flame-like pattern, beginning to cover Sako's body.
"What?!"
Akadō Yoroi, greatly startled, didn't even have time to react before Sako violently erupted, directly grabbing his cheek.
With a sickening crunch.
Akadō Yoroi's cheekbone was immediately crushed, and he collapsed.
And Sako, having gained new power, let out a terrifying sneer.
"Blackening makes you ten times stronger, very good..."
Naruto nodded in assessment.
The sudden turn of events stunned everyone.
They looked at Sako, who had suddenly erupted with powerful Chakra, without understanding.
Moreover... this Chakra had a very sinister feeling.
When Sako's gaze swept over them, everyone involuntarily looked away, not daring to meet her eyes.
The Cursed Seal is a power that erupts for a short time.
It can be compared to a typical Jinchuriki, who unleashes Tailed Beast power for a short time.
Of course, Sako's version is a low-spec one.
State One... to... State Two. Roughly equivalent to the stage of 1 to 3 Tailed Beast tails.
With this power, combined with the Sharingan.
Sako is capable of defeating almost all Jonin.