Chapter 22: The Panel is Different from the Past
"What is this?!"
By the time Fujiwara Tetsuya and his two teammates arrived, quite a few teams had already gathered around.
The bolder ones had already taken advantage of the momentary pause to disappear deeper into the forest.
Some smaller, less powerful teams were still observing the situation.
After all, the dozen or so corpses on the ground were not just for show.
"This is probably a trap set by Lord Orochimaru!"
"Mikoto, Mokujin, it looks like we need to be on our toes! Who knows how many more traps like this there are in this vast forest."
Explosive tags are high-end goods!
Even though Fujiwara Tetsuya had accumulated some savings over the past six months, he was extremely frugal, using them only when absolutely necessary.
Unlike Orochimaru, who would casually deploy dozens or even hundreds of them just to test them.
Indeed!
When it's not from your own wallet, you don't feel bad spending it.
"I'll go first! I'll be in the front, Mikoto, Tetsuya, you two support me from the sides."
In this situation, the best choice!
Would be to ally with a team that has a Byakugan user or a sensory Ninja.
However, such powerful teams had already rushed ahead.
Although the best option was gone!
But with Aburame Mokujin, Fujiwara Tetsuya and his two teammates could still avoid most of the trouble.
After Aburame Mokujin released hundreds of insects, Fujiwara Tetsuya and his two teammates did not hesitate, all three disappearing into the depths of the forest.
Night!
Is a predator's paradise!
The beasts released by Orochimaru would rampage in packs across Training Ground 37 tonight.
Hunting down these invaders.
Night!
Is also a paradise for betrayal and schemers.
Some teams of Ninja would definitely take advantage of the cover of night to ambush and plunder other teams to obtain the required scrolls.
However, Fujiwara Tetsuya, Uchiha Mikoto, and Aburame Mokujin clearly had no intention of getting involved in any of that.
After cautiously advancing two kilometers under the cover of darkness, Fujiwara Tetsuya and his two teammates finally found a temporary hiding place.
Beneath a wildly growing tree trunk, there was a tree hollow about 1.5 meters high and two meters deep.
It might have once been a wild beast's den!
But now, it was clearly about to change owners.
"This will do! We'll rest here tonight and move again tomorrow morning."
"Then I'll take the first half of the night watch!"
After collecting some dead branches, Fujiwara Tetsuya lit a bonfire. After a simple meal of two rice balls, he leaned quietly against the edge of the tree hollow, his eyes constantly scanning the deep night.
Looking at Fujiwara Tetsuya's slender back, Uchiha Mikoto moved her lips but said nothing more, lying down not far from Fujiwara Tetsuya and sleeping on her side.
If Fujiwara Tetsuya were to turn his head at this moment, he would most likely be able to admire her graceful curves.
Night watch is tedious.
But some things, in the midst of uncertainty, still undergo unexpected changes.
During the day, to avoid unnecessary consumption, Fujiwara Tetsuya and his two teammates deliberately avoided some teams.
However, this action, in the eyes of some people, undoubtedly became a sign of insufficient confidence.
Deep in the night, the moment thick dark clouds in the sky obscured the moonlight.
Several cold glints, whistling through the air, shot straight towards Fujiwara Tetsuya's face.
"Can't you hold back any longer?"
With a light laugh, Fujiwara Tetsuya drew his short katana, deflecting all the shuriken.
"Since you're here, come out!"
"Hiding your head and tail at this point is a bit too petty."
"Tetsuya! What's going on? Are there enemies?"
The commotion outside woke Uchiha Mikoto and Aburame Mokujin.
Looking at the shuriken on the ground, their gazes also gradually darkened.
"As expected of Konoha Ninja! Are you still so vigilant even at this hour?"
Perhaps Fujiwara Tetsuya's words had an effect.
Only to see several rustling sounds coming from the dense forest ahead, and six figures gradually appeared before Fujiwara Tetsuya and his two teammates.
"People from the Hidden Rain Village?"
Looking at the headbands on their foreheads, Fujiwara Tetsuya's gaze grew even deeper.
This Chunin Exams, the Hidden Rain Village had sent nine teams, and the key was that all nine teams had passed the first exam.
It was clear that the Hidden Rain Village had put some thought into this.
However, it now seemed that Hanzō's intentions were not merely to show off their strength.
Or, he also harbored the idea of taking this opportunity to weaken Konoha's younger generation.
"Gentlemen, we haven't found the scrolls yet! If you are here for the scrolls, I'm afraid you will be disappointed."
The blade of the short katana, illuminated by the bonfire, reflected countless tiny rays of light.
Even facing six Genin from the Hidden Rain Village, Fujiwara Tetsuya showed no fear.
This confidence did not only come from Uchiha Mikoto and Aburame Mokujin beside him.
It also came from himself.
host: Fujiwara Tetsuya
Strength: Genin (2893 / 3000)
Kekkei Genkai: None
Ninjutsu: Konoha-Style Swordsmanship (26 / 1000 Intermediate) - A, Lightning Release: Chidori (105 / 1000 Intermediate) - A, Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique (210 / 500 Intermediate) - B, Lightning Release: Lightning Beast Tracking Fang (100 / 500 Advanced) – C, Water Release: Water Clone Technique (23 / 500 Advanced) – C, Water Release: Water Prison Technique (65 / 500 Advanced) - C, Body Flicker Technique (Intermediate) - D, Three Body Technique (Advanced) - E
Slaughter Value: 830
After developing the Chidori and getting started with swordsmanship under Yuhi Shinwa's tutelage.
The combat power Fujiwara Tetsuya could unleash was far more terrifying than imagined.
Of course, to avoid someone in a dark corner taking unnecessary interest in him.
Fujiwara Tetsuya had not mentioned the Chidori to anyone else.
"Whether you have it or not isn't just something you can say with your mouths!"
"That kind of thing, at least, we need to search first to confirm!"
"Therefore, the three of you, to avoid unnecessary casualties, why don't you put down your Ninja tools first and let us search."
"Don't worry, the three of you! If there really isn't anything, the six of us will leave immediately."
As they spoke, the six Genin from the Hidden Rain Village had formed a battle formation, surrounding Fujiwara Tetsuya and his two teammates.
"Stop with those lying words!"
"If you want to search us, you'll have to prove your skill!"
"Before that, I still advise the six of you! Drawing your blades against us will most likely cost you your lives."
"Arrogant!"
"It's not like we haven't annihilated Konoha teams before!"
"Before you, two Konoha teams have already died by our hands! Among them were people from the Senju and Hyuga clans!"
"Just the three of you greenhorns, how strong could you possibly be?"
"Since you're unwilling to die obediently! Then we'll just have to send you on your way!"
"Move! Kill them! Finish this quickly!"
Fujiwara Tetsuya's words undoubtedly stung the pride of the Genin from the Sixth Great Nation.
At the moment of impact, three Genin directly rushed towards Fujiwara Tetsuya.
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