Infinite Simulation: From Konoha To Moon

Chapter 57: Ninja Team

Konoha Shinobi Hospital.

A highly secretive ward.

Kazekage Gaara lay on the hospital bed, covered in bandages, unconscious.

Uchiha Itachi activated his Mangekyō Sharingan and said, "There are no traces of any ninjutsu."

It wasn't that he didn't believe Li Xiang, but the situation was too strange.

After all, they had just received a request for the Chunin exams from Sunagakure.

Considering the distance, these two events happened almost simultaneously.

"If this is the real Gaara, then the current Kazekage of Sunagakure is an imposter."

Shisui rubbed his chin and asked, "Did he give any special orders?"

"No."

Uchiha Itachi shook his head. "I've already asked the Anbu messenger ninjas, but they know nothing."

"Li Xiang has always been a very sensible person, so you don't need to worry too much."

Uchiha Fugaku held his right arm and said, "He must have his reasons for doing this."

"Although that's true, it's still too much to disappear for so long."

Shisui complained with a look on his face.

But deep down, he was quite happy.

At least this guy was still alive and knew how to come back.

Uchiha Itachi hesitated to speak.

But after thinking about it, he decided to cooperate with Li Xiang's arrangements.

"Let the Chunin exams proceed as usual."

Uchiha Itachi said calmly, "No matter who the current Kazekage is, they won't be able to pull any tricks in front of us Uchiha."

"Send someone to monitor the Kazekage."

Uchiha Fugaku looked at Gaara and said, "Apart from the medical ninjas in charge, no one should leak any information."

"I understand."

Uchiha Itachi immediately arranged for the Anbu to do this.

A rare hands-on approach.

The next day.

Uchiha Fugaku held a Jōnin meeting.

"One month from now, we will hold a joint Chunin exam with Sunagakure. You can nominate the Genin you want to participate."

"I recommend Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiha Sasuke, and Haruno Sakura."

Kakashi spoke without hesitation.

"Has Naruto returned?"

Uchiha Fugaku naturally knew the level of his own son. Participating in the exam would be a piece of cake.

Naruto didn't need to worry either. In addition to Kakashi's guidance, there was also Jiraiya, one of the Sannin.

He was also the Nine Tails Jinchūriki.

In a real fight, Sasuke was no match for him.

Unless he awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan.

"Not yet."

Kakashi explained, "But one month is enough to find his whereabouts."

"I will have the Anbu help."

Uchiha Itachi said on the side.

After all, Kakashi was originally from the Anbu.

And Naruto was Sasuke's good friend and teammate.

If he didn't come back, his younger brother wouldn't be able to participate in the exam.

"What about the others?"

Uchiha Fugaku asked again.

Just like in the original story, Might Guy, Yuhi Kurenai, and others recommended the Genin they brought.

The only difference was that Sarutobi Asuma didn't lead the new generation of Ino-Shika-Chō, but was replaced by Shisui.

On the other side, Orochimaru was also discussing the Chunin exam list with Li Xiang.

According to the original plot, he sent the Toso, Sakku, and Kin trio to assassinate Sasuke.

At the same time, he had Yakushi Kabuto disguise himself as a Konoha Shinobi to infiltrate the exam and gather information on Sasuke.

But now Sasuke wasn't his target.

"To avoid suspicion from Konoha, just find a few people to participate."

Orochimaru said casually.

"How about I go?"

Li Xiang smiled and said, "I'm the right age, and I also want to exchange and spar with the geniuses from the Five Great Villages."

Orochimaru glanced at him.

At this moment, Li Xiang seemed somewhat arrogant and youthful.

Because he usually appeared so mature that Orochimaru often forgot his actual age.

"Then you help me keep an eye on two people."

Orochimaru did not refuse, but instead made a request.

"The first one is Uchiha Sasuke, he is Uchiha Itachi's younger brother. If our plan fails, take him away. The second one is the Nine Tails Jinchūriki. If the information is correct, he should also be one of the Genin at this time."

Orochimaru had already defected before the Fourth Generation died.

He was not aware of who the Nine Tails Jinchūriki was.

But he knew about the Nine Tails incident orchestrated by Obito in the Akatsuki organization, and based on the timing analysis, it was not difficult to draw a conclusion.

Even if it turned out to be wrong in the end, he wouldn't have much to lose.

Li Xiang nodded and asked, "The requirement to participate in the exam is in the form of a ninja team. I plan to bring Kimimaro and Kaoru. What do you think?"

Orochimaru reminded, "If you don't want to withdraw halfway, you may need to change someone."

He was referring to Kimimaro.

The Bloodline disease had reached its worst stage.

He could die at any moment.

Orochimaru didn't care much about him, he only saw him as a special case for studying the Bloodline disease.

After all, almost all the containers he chose had Bloodline limits.

The probability of getting the disease.

"With me and Kaoru, there should be no problem persisting until the end of the exam."

Li Xiang sighed and said, "Besides, leaving him in Otogakure would make him very uncomfortable. You know what he wants, don't you?"

"Pointless mercy."

Orochimaru revealed a cold smile and said, "After following me for so long, you still haven't gotten rid of this bad habit."

"That's why I can gain your trust, isn't it?"

Li Xiang smiled and said.

Orochimaru was actually unusually gentle towards him.

But it was only because he had value.

Orochimaru was ultimately a ninja who would do anything to achieve his goals.

Li Xiang's thoughts were similar to how Senju Hashirama treated the Nine Tails. You are too strong, you need to be sealed.

Orochimaru glanced at him, said nothing, and turned to leave.

"I wonder how strong Naruto and Sasuke are now?"

Li Xiang was quite curious.

But they must be stronger than in the original story.

Naruto had the guidance of Kakashi and Jiraiya six years ahead of time.

And Sasuke was not bad either, being taught by the Uchiha with the three Mangekyō Sharingan.

Li Xiang returned to Otogakure.

He first told Kaoru about this matter, and she immediately became excited.

She had been in Otogakure for too long and had long wanted to go out and have some fun.

And after learning medical ninjutsu and sealing techniques for so long, she finally had the chance to compete with people of the same age.

Then, Li Xiang went to Kimimaro's ward.

The two had a good relationship.

After all, Li Xiang was his doctor and Kimimaro couldn't ignore him, even if Orochimaru was the only one in his eyes.

"It seems Orochimaru-sama's plan is very successful."

Kimimaro saw him and spoke, "Otherwise, you wouldn't have come back so early."

"I came back to bring people to participate in the Chunin Exams."

Li Xiang explained.

Kimimaro's eyes flashed with envy.

He knew that with his current physical condition, there was basically no possibility of participating no matter what.

"I plan to participate, and you and Kaoru will be my teammates."

"Me?"

Kimimaro couldn't help but widen his eyes, causing the IV drip on his body to shake.

Clearly, it was unexpected and pleasantly surprising news for him.

"Don't you want to go?"

"If it can help Orochimaru-sama, even if I die in Konoha, I will go."

Kimimaro exhaled and looked at Li Xiang. After a moment, he said, "Thank you."

He was a smart person and naturally understood the reason.

This book has three female protagonists, the young Astati, the loli Naidouzi, but I haven't figured out the older sister protagonist yet. Can you guys recommend one?

(End of this chapter)