Naruto's Shulker Snake

Chapter 734 Hongdou joins the team

"Grandma, be careful. I'll help you get these things in."

"Good boy, thank you for helping me carry it for so long. Grandma can just take it in by herself."

On the streets of Konoha, Obito, wearing goggles, carried large and small bags and helped an old lady deliver them to her doorstep.

Many people on the road noticed this scene. Some people originally wanted to praise this helpful young man, but when he accidentally saw the Uchiha clan emblem behind Obito, their expressions changed slightly, as if they were worried about something. , turned around and left silently.

"Thank you so much. There are not many children in the village who are as helpful as you."

The old lady looked at Obito, who was panting and looking stupid, and touched his head kindly.

"Hehe, it's a piece of cake. I'm an excellent Konoha ninja."

Obito raised his head and said, but suddenly he thought of something and his face froze, "Oops, I just want to help the old lady, the time agreed with Lin is coming soon."

"Hey, good boy, I have nothing to give you. I'll give you these candies."

The old lady dug into her pocket and handed Obito a handful of candies.

"Thank you...thank you"

Obito was extremely anxious, but he still smiled and took the candy.

"Good boy, are these candies enough?" Seeing Obito's uneasy expression, the old lady couldn't help but ask, "If it's not enough, I still have..."

"That's enough, that's enough. Thank you grandma. Grandma is so kind."

Obito finally couldn't hold it in any longer, and the whole group of people suddenly disappeared.

"Whirring whirring......"

Ten minutes later, Obito was leaning on his knees and out of breath.

He looked at the empty door of the Ninja Mission Hall with a look of sadness on his face.

"Damn it... I'm actually late again. Lin is not here anymore..."

Thinking of this important day today, Obito screamed again.

"Damn it, is it possible that such an outstanding genius like me cannot become a ten thousand year genin?"

clap la la...  

As soon as he finished speaking, countless ninjas poured out of the mission hall. Everyone was talking and laughing and passing by Obito, like water waves separated by rocks, completely ignoring the stiff Obito.

"..."

Obito looked at the forms held by many people, turned his head expressionlessly, and prepared to go home.

However, at this moment, a small white hand patted Obito's shoulder, accompanied by a faint scent of orchids.

"Obito, you're late again"

A gentle voice floated into Obito's ears. It seemed to be the most beautiful fairy sound in the world, and Obito, who was originally dejected, turned around instantly.

"You are such a loser. You can't even complete the round at the agreed time. There is no improvement at all compared to last year. Even if you take the exam again, it will be embarrassing."

Kakashi still looked so unbeatable, with his arms folded across his chest, his neck tilted, and his dead fish eyes looking at Obito indifferently.

"Hahaha, even if you are late, don't leave in a hurry. Don't you still trust your classmates and teachers?"

Wearing a green vest, Namikaze Minato had a sunny smile on his face and gently handed a form to Obito.

This is the registration form for the Chunin Exam

"Lin...Minato-sensei, you guys..."

Obito took the form tremblingly, and looked at Lin and Minato's sincere eyes with warm smiles on their faces, and finally a smile appeared on his face.

This smile gradually widened until it became wild

"Wow hahahaha thank you so much, Lin, don't worry Minato-sensei, my genius Uchiha Obito will definitely pass this year."

"come on"

Minato gave a thumbs up, with an expression that said I'm very optimistic about you.

"Hey, idiot"

Kakashi snorted coldly and turned his face away, "You, a so-called genius, have to hope for better luck this year, otherwise you won't even be able to see the back of my former classmate."

"Kakashi..."

Obito shouted loudly, the veins on his head were exposed, and even the people around him couldn't help but look over.

"I won't treat you as mute if you don't speak."

Obito thought that after being together for a long time, he would be immune to Kakashi's cynicism, and even completely ignore this bastard who ruined his mood.

However, he realized again that he couldn't do it at all.

"I was late today just to help an old lady, otherwise I"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, I believe it, can't you do it if I believe you?"

Kakashi's face was filled with disgust, which made Obito's expression even worse.

"Okay, Obito, Kakashi just helped you get the form."

Lin stood up at the right time and said, "Thanks to Kakashi using his shadow clone to transform into you, I got the registration form."

"Humph"

Obito raised his chin, "Since that's the case, I won't be as familiar with you this time."

"..."

Kakashi looked at Obito, who was comforted by Lin, and sighed silently.

He actually believed Obito's excuse to help the old lady, because the Uchiha in front of him was indeed different. In a sense, he was also a "good boy", but he was too out of line.

However, the last Chunin Examination was held not long ago, so it may not be a good thing to hold it again so soon this time...

Thinking of his father's previous words and instructions, Kakashi frowned as he looked at Rin and Obito who were holding the forms with happy faces.

"Kakashi, people will grow up after all. You have to believe in Obito and your partners, right?"

As if seeing Kakashi's sadness, Minato patted Kakashi's shoulder.

This disciple is indeed a genius, but he just likes to wear a mask of coldness and arrogance, but he is actually a great young talent.

After all, he is the descendant of that senior.

Namikaze Minato thought to himself.

"Kakashi-sensei, does the Hokage-sama holding this chunin exam also mean that Konoha's current situation is not optimistic?"

"Haha, don't worry so much. You have to believe in the strength of the village. Lord Hokage is just motivating you normally.

And don’t underestimate Obito and Lin. Obito’s strength is actually not weak. Although he has not opened the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan, his fire escape skills are definitely the best among the Uchiha ninjas that the teacher has ever seen.

The reason why he doesn't look strong may have something to do with his character. And Lin, as a medical ninja, she is also quite good. "

Namikaze Minato said calmly.

The two of them looked at Obito and Lin who were chatting happily in front of them, but they would not choose to talk to them about some sensitive issues.

And Minato's willingness to talk to Kakashi like this is also a manifestation of his recognition of this talented disciple.

"I know, Teacher Minato, Obito... is still too kind..."

Kakashi thought about his words and said hesitantly.

As a ninja, "kindness" is by no means a compliment.

For example, Obito's actions like helping the old lady cross the road every three days really didn't look like the actions of an Uchiha ninja. He was probably the only one in Konoha.

As the son of Konoha White Fang, Kakashi has always restrained himself by the standards of a perfect ninja.

He does not reject Obito in his heart, but he is still not optimistic about Obito's path as a ninja.

"Minato-sensei, I have become a chuunin this year. As a medical ninja, Rin will definitely receive preferential treatment. Now that Hokage-sama is holding the chuunin exam again, Rin's probability of promotion should be very high."

Kakashi said, "But... Let's not talk about Obito's strength. The rules of the chunin exam require a three-person team to work together to pass the first two rounds of exams. Don't they still lack a teammate?"

The Chuunin Exam, the first written test, tests the ninja's ability to gather information and make decisions.

The second trial in the Forest of Death tests the contestants' multiple abilities such as coordinated combat, concealment, survival, and adaptability. It is the most basic test, and even medical ninjas must participate.

This is still the assessment method formulated by Senju Tobirama back then. It may change slightly every year, but the essence is the same.

As the son of Shigesaku Hatake and the genius of Konoha, Kakashi knew it from the first time he participated.

"Ah, I know."

Namikaze Minato smiled and said, "Indeed, with Lin as a medical ninja in the team, it will be quite difficult to pass the second test.

If it weren't for you last year, the two of them would really be in trouble. "

"So...sensei, have you found someone to compete with them?" Kakashi couldn't help but be surprised when he saw Minato's calm look.

Sarutobi held the Chuunin Exams in advance this time very suddenly, and many participating teams with varying strengths failed to find suitable teammates.

"Yes, there is indeed an outstanding ninja who will join their team temporarily, and this person is not actually found by the teacher, but..."

"Minato-kun, so you are here."

A hoarse and magnetic voice sounded from the side, and Kakashi turned around, his eyes shrinking suddenly.

A man in beige clothing slowly walked towards them holding a girl about the same age as them.

This girl was wearing a very smart mesh undershirt, had short hair with a distinctive personality, and looked like she was not to be approached by strangers, but the balls in her hand made her temperament somewhat ruined.

This girl also wore Konoha's forehead protector on her head, but Kakashi seemed to have never seen it before, and she held the same Chunin Examination registration form as them in her hand.

"Master Orochimaru"

Kakashi didn't pay much attention to the girl eating meatballs, his attention was completely focused on Orochimaru.

As the leader of the Sannin of Konoha, Orochimaru's reputation is at its peak in the village. There have been rumors among the people that he will become Sarutobi's successor and serve as the fourth generation Hokage.

As the son of Shigesaku Hatake, Kakashi has heard his father mention this mysterious and powerful man many times, a ninja who puts his extremely powerful father to shame.

Kakashi usually only saw Orochimaru from a distance, but this was the first time for him to have such a close encounter.

Feeling the restrained and heavy pressure on Orochimaru, the inexplicable cold pressure like a cold-blooded animal, Kakashi knew that the strength of the person in front of him was absolutely unfathomable.

"Minato, this is Kakashi, the most outstanding genius ninja in Konoha in recent years." Kakashi secretly paid attention to Orochimaru, but Orochimaru stared directly at Kakashi, with an interested smile on his face. .

"Hahaha, Lord Orochimaru is joking, how can the ninjas who have just graduated today compare to the ninjas who were tempered by the wars of your era?"

Namikaze Minato blew Orochimaru roundly, "Of course the Kakashi trained by Mosaku-sama is indeed very good. I am very optimistic about him."

"Orochimaru...sir"

Seeing Orochimaru, Lin bowed to Orochimaru naturally, but Obito's expression was a little unnatural.

It was not for any other reason. Facing the powerful ninjas in daily legends, as an Uchiha and an under-appreciated Uchiha, Obito simply felt uncomfortable.

"You are Obito Uchiha, right?" Orochimaru stared at Obito and showed a meaningful smile, "You are a child with great potential. I can feel the amazing talent in your body. You will definitely be famous in the ninja world in the future. The strong one."

"Ha...me..."

Obito originally thought that Orochimaru would not care about him as a "little pawn", but he never expected that Orochimaru would give him such a high evaluation in front of the teacher.

Even Kakashi and Minato, who were always smiling on their faces, couldn't help but change their expressions.

"Yes, you are a good child. I hope you can fully explore your potential power." Orochimaru nodded slightly, and then looked at Namikaze Minato.

"Hey...explore your strength, doesn't that mean you have no strength now? It seems that even Orochimaru-senpai thinks you are a loser..."

Kakashi looked at Obito, who was still metabolizing, and couldn't help but start thinking.

"Minato, this is Anko, my apprentice who I personally teach. According to the agreement, she will temporarily join the team of your subordinates. You and the others will complete the first two rounds of the Chunin Exam together."

Orochimaru patted Anko on the shoulder and said to Minato.

Orochimaru in this time and space had long discovered the existence of Anko, so he took her into his bag early as his disciple and necessary assistant. He usually did not enter the ninja school like ordinary genin, but only participated in the necessary assessments.

This was the first time Anko took part in the Chunin Exam. Originally, Orochimaru did not want to expose Anko. Anko was of great help to him during this period, but Sarutobi's holding of the Chunin Exam made him change his mind.

"Lord Orochimaru's new disciple looks like he has a lot of personality."

Minato also didn't understand Anko. Jiraiya told him that Orochimaru asked Anko to join the team. Minato thought about it at the time and found that there was no reason to refuse.

Having a medical ninja in the team during the exam was definitely a huge disadvantage. Coupled with Obito's unreliability, Minato was also worried about not being able to find a ninja to fill him in.

Although Minato didn't know Anko's ability, he fully believed that the children taught by Orochimaru could not be bad, especially since Orochimaru himself proposed this.

"Excuse me Minato."

Orochimaru looked at Minato and smiled, then pushed Anko who was still focused on the ball, "Say hello to everyone, Anko."

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."

Anko originally didn't care about Minato and the others at all, but as soon as Orochimaru opened his mouth, Anko threw the pill away and began to introduce herself seriously.

"My name is Mitarai Anko, my ninja rank is Genin, Scorpio.

I'm better at assassination and reconnaissance. My favorite things are meatballs and red bean soup. I hate spicy food. My hobby is studying some cute little animals..."

"Um, Anko, there's no need to be so nervous, just be more casual."

Minato couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when he saw Anko's hard-core self-introduction, and coughed hard to greet Obito and Rin.

"This guy......"

Looking at Anko who looked serious, Kakashi couldn't help but narrowed his eyes.

He also believed that the children taught by Orochimaru would not be simple. In fact, he did detect a cold aura and a faint sense of threat from Anko.

"Anko-kun...Hello..."

Today's events were a bit sudden. Lin and Taitu were also unprepared and were at a loss for the moment.

"...My ideal is to become a useful person to Orochimaru-sama, above."

Anko finally finished her self-introduction mechanically, and then glanced at Obito and Lin in front of her.

Her eyes directly passed Lin, slightly paying attention to Obito, and then fixed her eyes on Kakashi.

"We will be teammates from now on, temporarily."