Undercurrent of Konoha

Heiji, who was about to walk into the central tower, stopped, turned around and glanced deep into the dense forest, with a complex and determined look on his face.

The system issued two side missions before the second Chunin selection exam.

"Ensure the safety of the lives of Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto, the important combat forces of Konoha Village."

"Prevent Uchiha Sasuke from turning black under the influence of Orochimaru's curse seal."

With Orochimaru fleeing after his whereabouts were exposed, and Gaara being forcibly expelled from the training ground, the first mission was barely completed.

As for the second task, it is still in the stage of ongoing efforts and has neither been completed nor declared a failure.

"Naruto, Sasuke, I'm leaving first...you guys have to work hard..."

After staying in the training ground for a day and a night, Heiji couldn't wait to leave.

Because, there is another person that he can't worry about, lying quietly on the white bed of Konoha Hospital, waiting for his care.

The interior of the tower was empty, and no one was seen.

After hesitating for a moment, Heiji followed Anko's guidance and slowly unfolded the "Book of Heaven" and "Book of Earth" scrolls in his hands.

There is a huge character "人" in the center of the scroll, surrounded by dense talismans.

Heiji recognized that these two scrolls turned out to be "possession" techniques.

He threw the scroll to the ground casually, and then there was a "bang" and a puff of white smoke appeared.

In the thick smoke, a black figure loomed.

"Hi!"

"long time no see!"

Iruka crossed his arms on his chest and was slightly surprised to see Heiji and others standing in front of him neatly and calmly.

"It seems that I underestimated your abilities!"

Iruka raised his arm with a smile, pointed to a piece of calligraphy hanging on the high wall behind him, and said: "I am the herald for your second chunin exam, and now I am here to convey the 'Chunin Experience' written by the Hokage." .”

"If there is no heaven, then use wisdom to prepare for opportunities. If there is no earth, then pursue the original for profit. Reveal the book of heaven and earth, and return to the right path from danger. This is the ultimate intention of man, and he can also be a guide."

Seeing Heiji and others confused, Iruka smiled and explained: "The 'sky' here refers to the human mind... and the 'earth' refers to the human body... I want to Becoming a qualified chuunin requires both a smart mind and abundant physical strength... Only with talents in both heaven and earth can one be worthy of the great responsibility of captain. Even if they encounter no matter how difficult the task is, they can rely on their own strength to complete the task successfully. Finish……"

"A chunin is equivalent to a captain-level figure and has the obligation to lead the team in action..."

"You must remember the 'Chunin Experience' and keep working hard!"

Looking at Iruka, who was kind and amiable, Heiji and the others felt a warm feeling in their hearts. They raised their hands involuntarily and said, "Understood! Iruka-sensei!"

Iruka looked at the tender faces of the three green teenagers and couldn't help but feel filled with emotion. He originally wanted to advise them to act within their capabilities in the third exam, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back.

……

The top of the tower.

The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Mitarashi Anko with a pained expression on his face and asked with concern: "How do you feel? Does the curse seal still hurt?"

"It's nothing...I'm much better now..." Anko wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and tried to relax.

As an S-class rebellious nin, Orochimaru suddenly appeared in the chunin selection exam and planted a curse seal on Uchiha Sasuke's neck. His intention seemed obvious.

"After all these years... Orochimaru still misses the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi held his pipe in his mouth and blew out a mouthful of thick white smoke, his eyes calm and resolute.

Orochimaru is his most proud disciple, but now he has become the biggest hidden danger in Konoha Village. This deep pain in his heart can only be experienced alone in the dead of night.

"The exams will continue...Konoha Anbu must pay close attention to Orochimaru's movements..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed softly and said slowly: "I know him... Now that he is here, he will not leave easily... He must be dormant nearby... maybe right under our noses..."

……

After picking a handful of pale pink flowers, Heiji put on clean casual clothes and came to Shiro's bed.

His eyes were still closed, and there was no sign of life except breathing.

Heiji's heart ached a little. He slowly took out a spotless white silk handkerchief and wiped Bai's face with great care, as if he was wiping a priceless piece of art.

"It's useless...he won't wake up..."

A wet, hoarse voice sounded from behind, making Heiji's hair stand on end.

"Orochimaru……?"

Heiji slowly turned around and saw a pretty female nurse standing behind him, with a cold expression and the corners of her mouth slightly raised.

The female nurse lightly opened her red lips, and it was Orochimaru's voice: "You used your own secret healing techniques to revive his body... but his soul has gone to another world... Don't you still understand..."

Heiji stared at Orochimaru warily, stood up slowly, and was ready to attack and dodge at any time.

"Don't be nervous...your chakra...I'm very interested...but...you are not the container I want most..."

"You want Uchiha Sasuke?"

Heiji looked at Orochimaru quietly, with a hint of ridicule in his tone.

"Don't you think you can stop me? Even if you use your own secret technique to remove the curse mark on Sasuke's neck... But the inner demon that he wants to take revenge with all his heart... can you solve it..."

Orochimaru looked at Heiji with a playful smile on his face.

In his eyes, Sasuke has become his possession, and any form of resistance will become meaningless.

"I know what I should do. Are you following me here just to talk nonsense?"

Heiji's eyes looked at Orochimaru, and there was a hint of pity inadvertently.

"I can help you...resurrect him...make him really wake up..."

Orochimaru's words were astonishing.

Heiji looked at him blankly, was silent for a long time, and said: "Are you trying to use the forbidden technique of reincarnation in dirty soil..."

This time, it was Orochimaru's turn to be surprised: "It seems that I still despise you...you actually know this forbidden technique...how...do you want him to be resurrected..."

"What are the conditions?"

Being able to revive Shiro was enough to make Heiji's heart flutter.

"I need...to place an internal agent...in Konoha Village..."

Heiji slowly lowered his head and fell into deep thought. He neither agreed immediately nor firmly objected.

"I will give you an answer when the Chunin Exams are over."

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