As he was speaking, another piece that originally belonged to the building shattered.
It stumbled along the already broken part to the invisible ground below, rolling and continuing to drop fragments of various sizes.
Is it rolling a stone?
No, they are fragments of civilization and proof of history.
More importantly, are the hearts of the ninjas taking the Chunin Exam!
Heart!
It's broken!
That's the mission for the Chunin Exams! Ah!!!
The examinees who finally came to their senses were all killed.
Some people knelt on the ground with their heads in their hands, and some burst into tears on the spot.
They are not afraid of pain or sudden attacks - even if the legendary Ninja God or the Shura of the Ninja World stands opposite them, they will not collapse like this.
But the test questions for the Chunin Exam that was about to be passed were gone.
Who can stand this?
Isn't this as desperate as finding out that the data you used to write your thesis has disappeared just before graduation?
Compared to being eliminated at the first round, the feeling of seeing the light and hope and then being kicked out is more despairing.
"Someone fainted!"
"Medical ninja! Is there a medical ninja who knows medical ninjutsu?"
——The scene suddenly became chaotic.
The candidates survived the insidious traps from the Sand Village, endured the warm hospitality of the natives of the Death Desert, and even risked going bald as they racked their brains to analyze the bizarre and insignificant information.
He never expected that when he opened the door, he would be locked outside. Not only that, he was kicked and then watched the door explode.
But they were not given time to grieve.
The huge pit in front of us began to shake violently again.
“Back off!”
Scorpion made a prompt decision.
The ninjas moved swiftly again.
Carrying the wounded and dazed companions, they hurriedly evacuated several kilometers.
You know, vibrations in the desert are not a good thing.
Especially since the earthquake-like shaking is still continuing.
The violent vibration caused the sand on the dunes to slide down continuously.
More and more sand rushed towards the huge cave entrance and the ruins beneath it.
Soon, however, the shaking turned into a collapse.
The ground around the deep pit continued to break and fall, and the cracks continued to spread around.
——The scene was like an invisible abyss that was constantly swallowing up the world.
Seeing this, the ninjas naturally continued to retreat in a farther direction.
But they did not run away without looking back, because if this was really some kind of disaster, then as witnesses and as people who had participated in it, they had an obligation to obtain first-hand information and pass it back to the organizers of the tournament and their respective ninja villages.
After retreating a few kilometers, the speed at which the cracks swallowed the desert finally slowed down.
At this time, the huge pit produced by the explosion had turned into an "abyss" of terrifying size.
"Stopped?"
The ninjas breathed a sigh of relief.
Although this hole is already terrible now, as long as it stops expanding, there is still a chance to fill it up.
"No."
"not yet."
The voices of Sasori and Uchiha Shisui sounded almost at the same time.
Scorpion glanced at the boy not far away.
Speaking of Uchiha Shisui, he is certainly no stranger to him.
I just didn't expect that he could make such a judgment at this age.
I don’t know if it’s intuition or if he has noticed some clues, but a smile always appears on Scorpio’s expressionless face.
If it is the latter, then the title of 'Uchiha Genius' is truly well-deserved.
Uchiha Shisui did not pay attention to Sasori's vague gaze.
He had already revealed his Sharingan at this time.
Observing the 'abyss' in every detail.
The more he observed, the more serious his expression became.
Not only that, he also called in the ninjas from the Hyuga clan who possessed the Byakugan.
Let him look at it with his eyes rolled.
The Hyuuga ninja looked confused but obeyed the order.
He actually had no idea what he wanted to see.
After all, although the Byakugan can see through things, it mainly looks at meridians and chakras...
"Fuck!"
The Hyuga ninja opened his Byakugan and couldn't help but swear.
What is that? He's going to go blind if he looks at it!
The Hyuga ninja's movements immediately attracted the attention of those around him.
"What did you see?"
Uchiha Shisui asked calmly.
"Check, check
carat."
The Hyuuga ninja's voice trembled.
"What?"
His voice was so shaky and quiet that the people around him couldn't help but ask again.
The Hyuga ninja raised his hand and pointed tremblingly at the 'abyss' ahead.
Then below!
It's all chakra!
Could there be a tailed beast's lair down there?
"Chakra!?"
Now people were all confused.
I originally thought it was an abyss, but you told me that the underground was full of chakra?
This is too outrageous!
But before people could discuss what this hole full of chakra was, a ninja from Hyuga shouted:
"It's moving! It's moving!"
What moved?
Everyone at the scene looked over, and at the same time couldn't help but feel a little resentful in their hearts.
Can't you just say everything in one breath? Isn't it scary to only say half of it?
"That chakra is moving...wait, something is coming up!"
The Hyuga ninja standing in the distance broadcast the message for the second time.
And as his voice sounded, the abyss in the distance once again shook violently.
The violent shock quickly reached everyone in a safe place, and in an instant, the earth shook.
Immediately afterwards, large areas of green emerged from the abyss.
It was like a green wave, surging out from the abyss and quickly rushing towards the surrounding area. In an instant, the entire surrounding area was dyed into a green ocean.
"Is that... a tree?"
"Not only that, but there are also bushes and grass?"
After regaining their balance from the shock, people quickly realized what was happening before their eyes.
Those vast expanses of green.
It turned out to be countless green plants.
Trees, shrubs, lawns.
In just a few minutes, the abyss disappeared and the jungle appeared.
Although it is in the desert, it has a vibrant jungle.
And the jungle is constantly becoming more lush and green.
"Where's the chakra?"
While the others were still in a daze, Scorpion had walked up to the Hyuga ninja without them noticing.
"Chakra?"
The Hyuga ninja, who was equally stunned, stared blankly at the jungle in the distance, unable to react.
Or is it that the scorpion puts his hand on him?
He shuddered and came to his senses when he saw my shoulder.
"Chakra...ah, chakra."
The Hyuuga ninja looked closely.
It was seen that the huge amount of chakra that was still very terrifying was no longer concentrated in one place like before, but turned into several branches, extending all the way upwards, following the spreading jungle to the distance.
The closer you get to the front, the weaker it becomes.
It looks like it has been exhausted?
He told everything he saw.
Uchiha Shisui and Sasori's calm looks stood out among the shocked ninjas.
It was as if they had already realized this outcome.
But no matter what, suddenly having a new jungle oasis is a good thing for the Wind Kingdom and the Sand Village.
This journey, which was full of dangers and unexpected accidents from beginning to end, finally came to an end.
But not everyone accepts this fact.
Hyde in the meeting hall was furious.
Although others didn't know what was going on, he knew it very clearly - his heart was bleeding.
He felt as if his whole body was torn apart in agony.
That is the power !!!
It was the Grayer Stone that he had been thinking about so much that he even took the risk to come to the Hidden Sand Village for the clues!!!
Hyde also understood the feelings of those candidates taking the Chunin Exam.
It's just that his feelings are more painful and more desperate.
The candidates still had a second chance, but he put everything on the Gray Stone.
There will never be another Grayl Stone Mine in the world.
All his life's hard work was wasted.
There is nothing left.
Hyde completely lost the will to resist.
He knelt there as if his mind had been taken away.
He stared blankly at the scene displayed by the mirage technique.
A meaningless sound came out of his mouth: "Haha...hahahaha..."
This time, Orochimaru walked over and controlled the man effortlessly.
There was no joy of victory on his face. He just looked at the picture on the mirage technique thoughtfully, then looked at Hyde in front of him, and then took the man away.
Nothing else though.
But this body that can recover infinitely is also a treasure.
Taking it back and studying it would not be without gain.
Even if it can't be replicated.
Then it would be nice to use it to test drugs or experiment with ninjutsu - didn't Tsunade complain before that 'technology can't be created just by thinking about it, it needs a subject to experiment'?
Isn’t it here?
This Chunin Exam is worth it.
The long day finally came to an end.
The candidates who took part in the Chunin Exam and the ninjas who went to provide support all returned to the Sand Village.
Those who need treatment should go for treatment, and those who need to talk should talk.
As the commander in the re-examination, Uchiha Shisui was called by the Sand Village to understand the situation without exception.
From what happened during the Chunin Exams to the fortress that suddenly appeared.
With excellent leadership skills and the Sharingan, he is undoubtedly the best person to understand.
The images from the previous mirage technique, plus the explanation from Uchiha Shisui, the eyewitness, were enough for them to understand what had happened.
Even though I was just repeating my own experience.
But when Uchiha Shisui left the Kazekage's office, it was already midnight.
Too many things happened today, and the audience was exhausted just by following the emotional roller coaster. No matter how energetic they were, they just forced themselves to finish eating and chatting, and then went to rest.
By the time Uchiha Shisui went out, everything was quiet, with only the lights on the streets and the starry sky remaining.
...No, it's not just that.
Uchiha Shisui had just walked to the first floor of the Kazekage's office when he heard a familiar voice:
"You're done."
He looked in the direction of the sound.
I saw that the hall, which was supposed to be empty, had been filled with comfortable tables and chairs.
There are also fruits and snacks on the table.
Behind the table was Yu Yue waving at him.
Uchiha Shisui walked over quickly: "Why is Miss Ugetsu here?"
Facing Yu Yue whom he hadn't seen for a few days, a smile appeared on his face.
"I came to pick you up-ah, do you want something to eat?"
Yu Yue replied with a smile.
Although they were all there to pick someone up, she was different from those who stood under the street lights or waited at the door with an umbrella.
Not only did she not stand, she also had a lot of
Surrounded by comfortable props and delicious food and drinks.
Around me, I even had a...
Uchiha Shisui glanced over out of the corner of his eye.
Then I saw Yashamaru, who was caring for Ugetsu.
Compared to the past, Yashamaru has not undergone any significant changes.
It was as if time had left no trace on him.
He still looks like that handsome, shy and slender boy. He seems harmless and even a little easy to bully.
But if you really have this preconceived idea, you won't even know how you died.
No skills.
He couldn't get the position of the head of Ugetsu skin care products in the Sand Village - although Chiyo-sama has been stationed in Konoha more often in recent years, Chiyo-sama's younger brother is still in the Sand Village.
If you can get a position in this situation, you must have some tricks and strategies.
Noticing Uchiha Shisui, Yashamaru also spoke happily:
"Shisui-kun is here, Ugetsu-sama can go back and rest now."
He said this while looking at Yu Yue.
"I watched the Chunin Exams as well - Shisui-kun was truly amazing, but next time you should send a message to Ugetsu-sama first," he said, and as if he had remembered something, he added, "Alas, Shisui-kun was called away straight after returning, so he must have been too busy to send a message."
Uchiha Shisui raised an eyebrow.
On the surface, he seems to be speaking for himself in every word, but in fact, his words are full of thorns.
First, they said that he was not careful enough and did not greet Miss Yu Yue in advance.
Later it is hinted that he actually did not put Miss Ugetsu in the most important position.
——As expected of someone who has trained with businessmen, right?
Uchiha Shisui reacted in an instant and he was not angry.
Instead, he smiled and nodded:
"I was wrong. I made you miss work to accompany Miss Yu Yue."
This level is still far behind that of Kabuto Yakushi.
But even Pharmacist Kabuto couldn't do anything to him, let alone this insignificant eye drop.
"Are you going back?"
The curly-haired boy just looked at Ugetsu.
"Um."
Yu Yue responded while patting the corner of her clothes.
"Let's go."
Of course, she didn't forget to take care of things here.
Yashamaru was busy preparing food and drinks.
"You've worked hard, too."
"No way," Yashamaru responded excitedly, "This is nothing compared to what Ugetsu-sama has done for us."
Yashamaru is truly grateful to Ugetsu.
After all, it’s not an exaggeration to say that Ugetsu changed his life.
If it weren't for Lady Ugetsu, he would probably have lost his sister. This one thing alone is enough for him to be grateful to her for the rest of his life.
Not to mention that Lord Ugetsu also saved the Sand Village which was in danger.
The Sand Village can be as lively and prosperous as it is today, all because of her.
In comparison, what I can do is really insignificant.
But Yashamaru still hopes to do more for Ugetsu.
No matter how small or insignificant it is, it doesn't matter.
The same goes for Uchiha Shisui - he certainly doesn't hate Uchiha Shisui.
He was just a little unhappy that he had to wait so long for Lord Ugetsu to pick him up.
That's why I said those two sarcastic remarks.
“This is the result of your own efforts.”
Yu Yue's words came from the bottom of her heart - it was unexpected that they could achieve this scale in such a short time.
This is inseparable from the ninjas' own efforts and hard work.
You know, there is no shortage of people who can work in this world. But being able to do things well and consistently is not something that everyone can do.
It not only requires work ability, but also requires strong self-management ability.
Such people form a group...
But Yashamaru didn't think there was anything wrong with it, and just thought it was a sign that Ugetsu cared about them and valued them.
He immediately said that he would do more and better.
Strive to set a new record this year.
Finally parting with the excited Yashamaru, Ugetsu and Uchiha Shisui set out on their journey back.
As the absolute VVVVIP of the Sand Village, Yu Yue definitely does not need to rent a house in the outer city.
She has permanent assets in the Sand Village.
And there is more than one place.
In fact, in addition to the cooperation with Ugetsu, Ugetsu will also have a share in every new addition to the Sand Village.
In addition to expressing gratitude to Yu Yue, his intention was very simple - he wanted to poach her.
The Sand Village has not given up the idea of ​​poaching talents yet.
although
However, Ugetsu Store was opened in Konoha.
Uchiha Shisui and others are also ninjas of Konoha, but people can move.
Although it doesn't seem particularly likely now, what if?
If the Sand Village doesn't try hard to show their sincerity, then won't they even have a chance?
You know.
Opportunities always come to those who are prepared.
The Sand Village was silent after nightfall.
The two people who walked together again were both a little dazed - although only a few days had passed, the feeling of walking side by side like this made people feel as if they had not seen each other for a long time.
"What did the Kazekage say? About the Chunin Exams."
Yu Yue opened the topic.
She thinks this is the most important thing compared to whether you are tired or not.
"Lord Kazekage said that he would consult with the leading ninjas of other ninja villages and prepare for a new battle."
Although strictly speaking, this information should be confidential - at least it will not be told to the candidates.
But considering the relationship between Uchiha Shisui and Ugetsu, and the fact that he had already proved himself through previous tests.
Fengying just casually leaked the information to curry favor.
But that’s all. As for how to take the exam and what the content of the exam is.
These are all secrets, and even Yu Yue's right-hand men will not tell them.
"That's good."
Ugetsu was happy for Shisui.
Otherwise, it would be too painful to travel such a long distance and return empty-handed.
It's not certain when the next Chunin Exam will be held.
"yes."
Uchiha Shisui was also very emotional.
He thought a lot before coming.
This includes the possibility of candidates fighting against each other.
But everything that happened in the Chunin Exam was beyond his expectations.
How should I put it... let alone myself, even if I asked all the ninjas in the world to guess, it wouldn't be more exaggerated than what happened.
Uchiha Shisui walked on the outside, leaving the part illuminated by the street lamp to Yu Yue, while half of his body was in the dark.
“It’s really a disaster.”
“…Maybe that’s the case.”
The two chatted idly.
The content of the chat is also very jumpy.
From the items sold in Yu Yue's shop, jump to the newly appeared huge jungle.
Only
There was no further mention of what happened during the Chunin Exams.
Ugetsu actually had a lot of curiosity. It was just that Uchiha Shisui was already very tired from fighting and coming back to explain, so she chose to avoid these things so that people could relax through chatting and have a more relaxed state.
This way you can sleep better.
If your mind is full of previous nervousness, there is no way you can sleep.
Uchiha Shisui would naturally not miss Ugetsu's thoughtfulness.
He obediently continued the topic started by Yu Yue.
The originally tense mood gradually softened, and there were more and more smiles on his face.
After turning another corner, you can see Ugetsu's residence in the Sand Village.
Compared to the past, this place has become larger and more refined.
The exterior wall, which was originally made of dream bags, has become a more sophisticated decoration made by combining various materials and dream bags.
Only the lamp holder at the door remains the same as it was before.
The lamp in the lamp holder lit up with a slightly yellowish light, illuminating the door, and seemingly illuminating the way home.
"Whatever."
Yu Yue quickly walked up the steps and opened the door, then turned around and smiled at the boy behind him:
"Welcome back."
Uchiha Shisui was stunned for a moment, then he smiled brightly for the first time today and replied:
"I'm back."
Although this is the Sand Village, and although he is still in the Chunin Exam period, he still has to face a Chunin Exam where he has no idea what he will face.
But at this moment, Uchiha Shisui really felt at ease.
—It was as if he were really back home.
In order to allow the candidates to get enough rest, and to be able to negotiate with the leading ninjas of each ninja village about the subsequent examinations, a temporary "holiday" was given after the failed re-examination.
The candidates should treat their injuries as needed, and rest as needed - in addition to the physical injuries, a large part of them are mental.
The main reason is that some people have not yet recovered from the shock of the destruction of the ruins.
The shock of having the test questions and answers blown away in one fell swoop is still affecting people's spirits.
But some people live a slick and fattening life.
Although the ninjas' body shapes were not so easy to change, their faces were indeed visibly red.
At the same time, Yu Yue learned something
I know if this is considered 'late' news.
——That is, the information about the ruins released by the Sand Village was actually wrong.
The sense of incongruity that the candidates felt when interpreting the information was not wrong. In fact, it was because the information of the ruins was too scattered, and the ninjas who collected it mistakenly pieced the information of the two ruins together when interpreting it.
"So the ruins that were originally used for the exam actually still exist?"
"Yes."
Orochimaru nodded.
"The documents describing the ruins civilization and the documents describing the location of the ruins are not actually the same civilization." This was the information Orochimaru received during the meeting.
In fact, the intelligence personnel of the Sand Village also noticed the problem when they were interpreting it, but because the characteristics of both civilizations were very vibrant and their glorious time was also very short, they were treated as one when they were sorted out.
Originally, the Sand Village didn't really expect to get anything from it. It was just a test site, so a little error didn't really matter.
Over the past two days, the people of the Sand Village have conducted some investigations in the jungle, and based on the interpretation of the broken documents that were brought up by the rapidly growing trees, they have discovered some differences from the cultural descriptions they had prepared previously.
So the judgment is not one.
"So the Chunin Exams can actually go on."
What is the Grayl Stone? It’s all gone now, so there’s no need to think about it anymore.
"That's the theory." Orochimaru nodded, then shook his head, "But since there is no information about the specific location, it's difficult to do in reality."
The reason why this relic was identified earlier was because there were written records of its approximate location.
But if there is no such thing, and the entire desert of the Kingdom of Wind is taken as the scope... then it would be simply too difficult.
If ruins were so easy to find, would antiques and lost secrets still be so valuable?
"I see."
"As for the Grayl Stone."
Orochimaru talked about another topic.
"According to analysis, it should be a mysterious mineral full of chakra power. In principle, it can be used in many aspects - whether as a raw material or as a source of energy, it can have miraculous effects - but because of the previous damage, the power of the chakra stone has all exploded on the seeds of the original plants."
——This is also the reason why the Hyuga ninja saw so much chakra earlier, but only a trickle afterwards.
Because all
Provide energy to the plants.
The reason why the plants grow so lushly and quickly, and seem to be taking root here and continuing to grow into a permanent jungle, is also because of the chakra in the Grell Stone.
"But if this happens, the Gray Stone can no longer be used for other purposes."
But this might actually be a good thing.
"——The power of the Wood Release Technique of the First Generation is probably about this."
However, speaking of the jungle created by chakra, Orochimaru couldn't help but sigh again.
After all, that was the first generation and the Wood Release.
It's useless anyway.
Ugetsu quickly put the incident behind her.
"Have the new exam items come out?"
This time Orochimaru gave a positive answer.
"That's right."
"What is it?"
Yu Yue is in high spirits.
I made preparations for the last exam.
We must prepare in advance this time.
At least it would be easier to plan if you know the topic first.
But Orochimaru didn't give in this time:
"Well... we'll know tomorrow."
Yu Yue: "Okay, then tomorrow..."
etc.
Yu Yue came back to her senses.
You're so good, Orochimaru, you're trying to keep me in suspense and now you're playing it on me???!