It's better to be a rebel ninja than to be a Hokage

"This is the real classroom 301."

Sakura looked at the empty corridor on the third floor of the teaching building and repeatedly confirmed the number on the nameplate of the classroom in front of her.

"It seems that the illusion set up on the second floor directly eliminated a large number of candidates."

Sasuke's focus is on the actual number of candidates for the Chunin Exam.

"It's almost time, let's go in."

Naruto reminded calmly.

As he said that, Naruto pushed open the door of classroom 301.

Three people from Class 7 entered the examination room. The spacious classroom was now packed with people.

“There are so many people…”

Sakura marveled at the number of Genin in the exam room.

The illusion on the second floor has eliminated many candidates. It was thought that there would not be many ninjas who could see through the illusion and find the real examination room.

But there are still hundreds of candidates in classroom 301.

"Indeed, the fact that these guys are here means that they have seen through the illusion on the second floor." Sasuke also glanced at the people in the examination room, and it was difficult to suppress his excitement: "They are all guys with certain strength!"

Naruto ignored Sakura's sigh and Sasuke's excitement.

But his eyes, like the other two, were also looking around at the candidates in the examination room.

In the front corner of the examination room, six Kusagakure ninjas wearing Kusagakure forehead protectors gathered together, including the red figure.

With Karin's perception, it is not difficult for her to see through the illusion and get to the real examination room.

However, Naruto's focus was not on Karin - Naruto's eyes looked at the tall and thin man next to Karin who was also wearing a Kusagakure forehead guard and a hat on his head.

As expected, Orochimaru sneaked in.

Naruto pretended to casually glance at the disguised Orochimaru, then immediately looked away.

With Orochimaru's perception ability, if you pay too much attention to him, he will definitely notice it.

Even though such a tricky guy sneaked into the exam, Naruto was not too wary of Orochimaru.

Orochimaru should have discovered Karin's specialness.

However, Orochimaru is now completely focused on Sasuke.

To Orochimaru, Sasuke's importance to him cannot be compared to Karin.

Orochimaru will not affect Naruto's plan to contact Karin.

After sorting out all these complicated matters, Naruto was very clear that he and Orochimaru had no direct conflict of interest - at least during the Chunin Exams.

Rather, Naruto cares more about Kabuto Yakushi than Orochimaru.

Pharmacist Kabuto, who has gray hair, wears a pair of round-frame glasses and has a small braid on the back of his head, is also in the examination room.

Kabuto Yakushi is even more troublesome than Orochimaru.

He has mastered all of Orochimaru's forbidden techniques and can improve them, and can even perfectly use the Sage Mode that Orochimaru cannot use.

Although these are just things that may happen in the future, they are enough to make Naruto wary of Kabuto Yakushi.

Kabuto Yakushi is very similar to Shiro in some ways.

Unable to find the meaning of one's life, one regards the wrong person as the salvation of one's life.

Thoughts and ideas have all been tamed by the self and turned into the body of "others".

Shiro sees himself as Zabuza's tool.

Kabuto Yakushi is blindly imitating Orochimaru...but his level of madness is even more serious, and he wants to make himself a brand new "Orochimaru".

Kabuto Yakushi and Naruto will only be enemies.

Perhaps... this future hidden danger can be eliminated in advance during the Chunin Exams.

Kabuto Yakushi is indeed difficult to deal with, but what is more difficult to deal with is Kabuto Yakushi who has mastered all of Orochimaru's forbidden techniques and learned the perfect Sage Mode.

Even though Kabuto Yakushi now has the strength of a jonin, it is actually not difficult for Naruto to kill him if he really wants to.

Let's wait and see for now.

Hiding his inner thoughts, Naruto had plenty of opportunities to turn his thoughts into reality in the second practical test in the Forest of Death.

Now you can reserve some time for later use.

After making the decision, Naruto looked towards the six figures approaching.

"Are you guys also taking part in this Chunin Exam?"

Nara Shikamaru asked first. He glanced at Team 7 where Naruto was, and then looked at Team 8 who also came over to say hello.

"This is the first time everyone has gathered together since becoming ninjas. Don't you agree, Akamaru?"

The boy, whose name is Inuzuka Kiba, has red dog-tooth-like facial patterns painted on both sides of his cheeks, and is wearing a thick coat and a fluffy hood on his head in July.

He greeted casually, and the white puppy, Akamaru, who was lying on his head, barked in response.

"Well... long time no see..."

Next to Inuzuka Kiba, Hyuga Hinata, who was in the same Team 8 as him, also greeted everyone in a low voice.

As for the third member of Team 8, he was a young man wearing a high-necked jacket and a pair of black round-frame sunglasses - Aburame Shino.

Shino didn't say anything, but just nodded to everyone to show his friendly attitude.

"So, this year's nine newcomers are taking part in the Chunin Exams... Sasuke, how long can you last in this exam?"

Kiba looked at Sasuke. When he was in the ninja school, he had the idea of ​​surpassing Sasuke.

In the past few months as a ninja, his strength has grown and this thought has become stronger.

"Huh, you're not the only one growing up."

Sasuke didn't care about Kiba's provocation.

"It's really annoying. Why is everyone still the same as before?"

Shikamaru complained.

"Before you talk about others, think about yourself too!"

Ino was dissatisfied with Shikamaru's decadent attitude at the moment, and glared at Choji who was eating potato chips: "Choji, you too!"

Ino is just as troublesome as before...

It would be troublesome if he said this out loud, so Shikamaru just complained about Ino in his mind.

Ino, who was loudly scolding Shikamaru and Choji, suddenly noticed Naruto staring at her.

"Look...what are you looking at me for?"

Facing Naruto's gaze, Ino subconsciously shrank her neck.

"You're too much of a show-off, Ino."

Naruto said, and then his eyes turned to the one who was walking over at this moment——Yakushi Kabuto.

Just like the original work, the current Kabuto Yakushi has not yet completely imitated Orochimaru to live, and the ideals taught to him by his adoptive mother Nono Yakushi still remain in his heart.

The collision of new and old ideas and two completely opposite meanings of life made Yakushi Kabuto confused.

He disobeyed Orochimaru's orders and took the initiative to contact Sasuke during the Chunin Exam, trying to find the answers to his confusion.

"Naruto is right, you attract too much attention."

Coming to the crowd, Kabuto Yakushi began to criticize Ino in a very familiar "senior" tone.

"It's not a good habit to suddenly come out and talk about people you don't know. Who are you?"

Being accused of his teammates by a stranger, Shikamaru stepped forward to stop Kabuto Yakushi.

"The forehead protector of Konoha...is from a Konoha ninja like us."

Sakura noticed Kabuto Yakushi's forehead protector.

"Why do you know Naruto's name?"

Sasuke frowned and stared at Kabuto Yakushi, his eyes full of vigilance towards him.

"Really... I mean well, you newbies, take a look around."

After being reminded by Kabuto Yakushi, everyone finally noticed that all the ninjas in the examination room were focusing their attention on them.

"The exam is coming up, and everyone is very nervous. Your noise is making them irritable, and it will be easy to get into trouble."

Pharmacist Kabuto raised his hand to adjust his glasses on his nose.

"Is it... my fault..."

Among the noise coming from Kabuto Yakushi's mouth, Ino was the loudest one just now.

"Now you should know that I have no ill intentions. My name is Kabuto Yakushi, and I am your senior. Just treat this as the experience passed down by your seniors. There are newcomers like you every year. Try to be careful. The Chunin Exam is very cruel."

After being reminded of the eye-catching current situation, everyone's hostility towards Kabuto Yakushi was eased.

Sasuke did not give up: "You haven't answered me yet, why do you know Naruto's name."

Kabuto Yakushi and Sasuke met eyes.

"Well, then I will pass on some more 'experience' to you younger generations."

Having said this, Kabuto Yakushi pulled out a stack of cards from his ninja tool bag.