Chapter Eighty-Eight: Expectation

"Shikamaru, who do you think will be the winner in this competition?" Sarutobi Asma didn't answer Shikamaru's question, but very bluntly diverted the topic, leading the direction of several people to the game.

Although Asma's technique of diverting the topic was extremely blunt, Shikamaru did not have the slightest dissatisfaction, he knew the meaning of Asma's behavior, and he was telling Shikamaru the question he asked in very clear and simple words, and it was not that he could ask if he was still forbearing, so Shikamaru followed Asma's words, looked at the two people in the examination room seriously, and thought.

Naruto, as the protagonist of the original book, is also the human pillar force of the Nine-Tails, plus the character of a tendon, it is impossible to lose, even if the beginning is tied up by Jian Meicheng's special lock technique and loses the opportunity, but with Naruto's one-tendon personality, he will definitely not admit defeat, in terms of toughness, in terms of potential, Jian Meicheng will not be Naruto's opponent at all, the only thing to worry about is that Naruto is in danger because of Jian Meicheng's lock technique, which triggered the violent run of the Nine-Tails Chakra - after all, Naruto has not been trained by the immortal Jiraiya at this time, No FA makes the right use of the power of the Nine-Tails - at that time, many invigilators in Konoha will definitely step forward to stop the game, and the result is likely to be lost, in this case, Naruto's chances of winning are very weak.

"Naruto!" Although he has crossed over to the Hokage world, it means that this world is no longer a simple manga story, and it is impossible for Naruto not to die, but after all, he has a lot of cheating props stored in Zài, compared to Jian Misumi, so Shikamaru still said lightly about his choice: "His energy is very good, the amount of chakra is definitely not low, and the technique of shadow clone is not so easy to crack in the lower ninja." ”

After Ino and Ding Ji heard Shikamaru's words, they carefully observed Naruto, and sure enough, they found that according to the time, Naruto had obviously only passed the death forest for a short time, but at this time, there was not much fatigue on his face, and his strength and energy were indeed amazing.

"What about Ino and Dingji?" Asma didn't make a judgment on Shikamaru's answer, but turned to ask the other two subordinates.

"I'm the same as Shikamaru, I'm optimistic about Naruto." Ding Ci smiled innocently, the second exam has ended, and the bag of potato chips he saved is no longer kept, ready to "treat" himself in order to deal with the next possible tough battle.

"I see it a little differently." Ino glanced at Shikamaru complicatedly, and after thinking about it, he opened his mouth and said to a few people: "Although that Konoha Shinobi named Jian Misumi has participated in many exams, but he has not succeeded in advancing to the middle ninja, and his strength does not seem to be very good, but after he has participated in so many strict exams, he has not died or suffered irreparable injuries, which shows the strength of the other party!" ”

Ino said, raised his chin slightly, glanced at Shikamaru with a slight meaning, and continued to analyze: "The other party must have some powerful means, not to mention that this Jian Misumi has been a shinobi for many years, and has participated in many middle ninja exams, and his actual combat ability is not low, he is experienced, Naruto This guy is not very good, he may not be the opponent of this Jian Misumi!" ”

"Smack! Syllable! Syllable! Asma listened to Ino's words, and clapped his hands lightly with an appreciative face, which caused Ino's cheeks to be stained with two blushes, and he smiled shyly.

"Ino's analysis is very reasonable, in fact, I shouldn't have revealed it in advance, but I will explain it when I explain the rules of the third exam later, so I'll sue you," Asma chuckled lightly and said to Shikamaru, Ino and Dingji: "Actually, the third game of the middle ninja exam is not necessarily based on the strength of the promotion of the middle ninja, but on the comprehensive table, the reason why the strength is the promotion condition is for the sake of the audience who is an ordinary person, and the score is actually the head of the ninja village who is a ninja!" ”

Asma's meaning by this is that Ino's analysis is likely to be correct, and Jian Misumi may indeed be a terrible enemy with good means and strength, as well as experience and sophistication - although this is only for ordinary shinobi.

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While Shikamaru, Ino, and Dingji were discussing with Asma about the outcome of the battle between Naruto Uzumaki and Ken Misumi, Yakushidou, who had left from the Takata Yongdao, stopped in a corridor by giving up the preliminary selection for the Naruto Uzumaki and Ken Misumi.

At one end of the corridor, in the dim light, there was a slender man with long black hair leaning against the wall, his hands on his chest, as if he had been waiting for the medicine man for a long time.

"You're abstaining again, Dou." The man with a slender figure, long black hair and a miserable white face, revealing an evil charm and temperament all over his body, saw Yakushidou appear, so he stood up straight, licked the corners of his mouth, and said with a smile: "It's been like this for several years in a row, your appearance is too prominent, if you continue like this, your identity will soon be exposed, I'm afraid that at this time, you have already aroused the suspicion of the top management of Konoha!" You're not up to the task, you spy! ”

Yakushidou smiled faintly after hearing this man's words, habitually pushed the eyes on the bridge of his nose, and said, "Orochimaru-sama, since you have planned to destroy Konoha Village, what is the use of my identity as a spy?" Are you not confident enough in your plans and abilities? Think you can't destroy Konoha? ”

The man who was talking to Yakushidou at this time turned out to be Orochimaru, one of Konoha's "Three Ninjas", a man who was known for both genius and evil.

Orochimaru was not angry when he heard Yakushidou's question, and said in a magnetic voice: "Although Konoha still has many talents, it is a pity that they are not available, and now the one who can support this village is just relying on Yu Ze of the older generation, Sarufei Teacher and Tuan Zang, the two old guys, have not been completely forgotten in the ninja world, and the fool Jiraiya now seems to have become a writer, but this will not make people feel that he has disappeared, and he is always afraid of his existence." ”

"But Jiraiya has been away from the village for many years, and this old guy has a dark vulture personality, like a mouse, he always likes to hide in the dark, and most of the people in Konoha Village don't know at all, and it is still Mr. Sarufei who really supports the trunk of the big tree of Konoha." Speaking of this, Orochimaru stretched out his long scarlet tongue and licked the corners of his mouth, looking slightly excited: "Whether it is prestige, influence, or his own strength, as long as I kill him alone in public, and cooperate with the external attack of the ninjas of Sand Hidden Village and Otoshinobi Village, it will definitely be difficult for Konoha to resist this blow, not to mention this time in the middle ninja exam, the daimyo of many countries and many celebrities will watch, when my plan is launched, they will not choose to use this as a hired object in the future when they see Konoha's collapse and weakness, With reduced financial resources and casualties, Konoha Village is bound to collapse! ”

"But I heard that it seems that the body of Kawakawa Saiwan was obtained by the ninjas of Konoha Village? Won't this affect your plans? Yao Shidou frowned, and when he spoke of Hechuan Qiwan, he looked a little disdainful.

Orochimaru heard Yakushidou mention Kawakawa Qiwan, although he smiled, but a trace of anger and murderous intent flashed in his eyes, but it was not for the information that might be leaked, but because he was annoyed that the selected subordinates were so useless, and said: "He can't compare to you to have my trust, I only know that I plan to destroy Konoha and want to get Sasuke-kun." ”

"But it's really surprising that he was killed by a few imps!" Orochimaru sneered and said, "It's a pity that even if Konoha knows what I'm planning and improves my defense, it's useless. ”

The reason why Orochimaru chose to start the middle ninja exam is precisely because it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

During the middle ninja exam, because of the importance of the exam, Konoha needs a lot of manpower to control around the examination room, and the corresponding peripheral defense will be a little weaker, and the ninjas of the sound ninja village and the sand hidden village can take advantage of the time when Orochimaru is attracting attention in the internal examination venue, and cooperate with my Airo's ability to attack from the periphery, of course, now because of Kawakawa Qiwan's miss, this advantage will be reduced, but it also has a certain use.

"The fool of the fourth generation of Kazekage, he even wants to kill Mr. Sarufei with his own hands, when I don't know what he is doing? Is it nothing more than to use this to improve the status of Sand Hidden Village and Kazekage in the ninja world? How could I let him get his wish, of course Mr. Ape Fei should be killed by my own hands! Orochimaru sneered, then continued: "It just so happens that I took advantage of this time that he was on his way to Konoha and cooperated with Jun Mario to kill him and disguise him, so that I could easily contact Mr. Sarutobi." ”

Yakushi Dou silently mourned for the four generations of Kazekage in his heart, a person like Orochimaru, for the teacher who had a great influence on him in his childhood, he had a particularly deep obsession, if he really wanted to kill, it was impossible for others to do it, and the four generations of Kazekage wanted to kill Sarutobi with his own hands to make a name for himself in the ninja world, but it caused Orochimaru's strong killing intention.

“……。” Yakushidou was silent for a moment before asking, "What about Sasuke?" What did he do? ”

"He also needs strength and growth." Orochimaru heard Yakushidou talk about Sasuke, and his expression became slightly excited, as if he thought of a long-cherished gift: "Now is not the time, let the guys of Konoha take strict care of him first, let him experience this oppressive feeling!" ”

"But Naruto Uzumaki ......." Yakushidou thought of the Naruto Uzumaki he had come into contact with, and his influence on Sasuke Uchiha, so he said, "What about that child's influence on Sasuke?" ”

"It's useless." Orochimaru sneered and answered Yakushidou's question: "If Sasuke, like his brother, has always been the number one among his peers, he would not be impatient and eager for power, but unfortunately Konoha has an interesting child, Sasuke is firmly suppressed by him, as long as he is still in the day, Sasuke who is burdened with a mission of revenge will be impatient." ”

Yakushi's heart moved, and he asked Orochimaru, "Is it Nara Shikamaru?" That kid's words ......, although he has some talent, but he is only a member of the Nara clan, and when it comes to his turn, he is far inferior to the Uchiha clan. ”

"Don't underestimate that kid, I've seen him ......," Orochimaru's face changed slightly after hearing Yakushidou's words, obviously the other party's words made him unable to calm down, and said, "He knows his disadvantages, and this is the most terrifying part...... ”

Orochimaru's eyes were dark, but he didn't say it, he saw a familiar shadow in Shikamaru, who was also a genius among ordinary people, but he had to face the impact of the last descendant of an extraordinary race.

Orochimaru didn't understand where the gap between the two was until he really came into contact with Uchiha Itachi, and he was also trying to find a way to erase the inequality brought about by fate, as for Shikamaru .......

Orochimaru slowly licked the corners of his mouth, and there was no seal, and the figure quickly disappeared, only bringing a faint green smoke and a sentence that seemed to be talking to himself, leaving it to the medicine man's pocket.

"I'm really looking forward to this exam more and more......."

Orochimaru is looking forward to this exam so much, but not only for Sasuke Uchiha!