While the Danzo's every value was being extracted, Konoha's Chunin Exams officially kicked off.
"It's finally starting!"
In the hall for the first exam, the nine rookies were all startled by the scene before them.
There were too many people.
Different headbands, the same fierce gazes.
This atmosphere, even Naruto and Sasuke found a bit overwhelming.
Fortunately, they met a somewhat 'kind' senpai, who, though a bit weak and had failed the Chunin Exams nine times, seemed to have unique intelligence-gathering abilities, which excited the rookies.
"Um, senpai."
After briefly understanding the current situation from this senpai, Naruto asked, "Do you have information on other people?"
"Oh?"
Kabuto played his role quite well. He seemed a bit hesitant, then smiled and said, "If it's from our own village, perhaps I know some, but from other villages, I'm afraid…"
"It's from our own village."
Sasuke said, and the other rookies seemed to know something as well, with Ino taking over the conversation.
"Kabuto-senpai, do you have information on Takemi-senpai?"
"..."
Upon hearing Takemi's name, Kabuto's body involuntarily stiffened, and he subconsciously pushed up his glasses.
For a moment, he didn't quite feel like speaking. He was all too familiar with that name, and he also knew how ruthless the owner of that name was.
"Huh? Kabuto-senpai doesn't know?"
Seeing Kabuto's silence, Sakura asked curiously, which brought Kabuto back to his senses.
"You don't know about his deeds? I remember, you're quite familiar with him, aren't you?"
"Tch, he's so mysterious, he never wants to say anything."
Naruto muttered softly, and Sasuke also nodded.
"Takemi doesn't like to talk about his own affairs, so do you know?"
"Alright, stop asking."
Shikamaru spoke, finding it troublesome. In fact, he knew everything, he just didn't feel like saying it.
"Just ask him after the exam, it's no big deal."
"Actually, I do, but it's too exaggerated, so…"
Kabuto spoke now, his voice becoming somewhat obscure.
"My Ninja Card doesn't fully record it, but I know some things. Takemi is only two or three years older than you, but he is already a Konoha Jonin."
"We already know all that."
"Furthermore, his resume has very few low-level missions: zero D-rank, only 5 C-rank, and S-rank… as many as 11!"
"11 times?!"
Hearing this, the nine rookies exclaimed.
Even the somewhat naive Naruto understood what an S-rank mission meant.
"And according to reliable intelligence, he has defeated a great many powerful Ninja as well…"
Kabuto subconsciously tried to cover for Orochimaru, but he didn't forget to lower his voice.
"In his Jonin assessment, he defeated Jiraiya, one of the Sannin, and he had already defeated the Fourth Raikage before becoming a Jonin, and even…"
"Even?"
"Hmm, according to some intelligence, when he defeated the Fourth Raikage, he even cut off his arm."
The Raikage, like the Hokage, was a powerful and incredible existence.
Even Naruto, after being heavily educated at the academy, knew about such things.
At this moment, these young ones looked at each other.
Not to mention others, even Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura, who had witnessed Takemi's actions in the Land of Waves, were now a bit bewildered.
"So, he's already that strong…"
Sasuke murmured, and his inner desire grew even more intense.
"It seems like it's really good luck that he didn't kill me." Naruto also muttered softly
Ino whispered, "Takemi-senpai cut off someone else's arm? But he usually seems so gentle and kind…"
"???"
Her words instantly made Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura look at her in disbelief.
In the Land of Waves, besides delivering heavy blows to enemies, he actually thought about having the rogue Ninja kill the entire family of the employer who had deceived them.
Is that called gentle and kind?
Could it be that true kindness, as Takemi said, means not being able to bear others suffering, so you send their whole family away together?
"What are you guys discussing?"
However, just as the young ones fell silent, a familiar voice sounded.
Turning their heads, they saw that Takemi had entered at some point, and behind him followed a group of Konoha Ninja.
"You… you're here?!"
The moment Naruto saw Takemi, he suddenly trembled all over and shouted in disbelief.
"Quiet, where do you think this is?"
Before Takemi could speak, Morino Ibiki interrupted Naruto, snorting coldly and saying.
"Jonin Takemi is here to assist us with our work. You just do what you're supposed to do."
"Relax, just call me Takemi, Ibiki-senpai."
Takemi smiled at Morino Ibiki, then continued, "As for assisting with work, forget it. I'm just here to soak in the atmosphere and lend a hand."
At this point, he looked at Naruto, then patted his shoulder.
"Naruto, work hard, I'm here to witness your efforts."
"..."
"Don't worry, I'll just stand behind you, I won't disturb you."
"..."
"Just focus on your test, don't worry about me, I'm looking forward to your performance!"
"..."
For a moment, Naruto wanted to just jump out the window.
Takemi's gaze swept over Kabuto, who had instinctively recoiled after seeing him appear.
Takemi didn't pay it any mind, after all, he had decided to hit this guy with a spirit orb.
"I wonder if Orochimaru will come out, but it doesn't matter anyway."
Thinking of this, Takemi suddenly showed a slight smile.
[Name: Takemi]
[Bloodline: Ōtsutsuki (46%)]
[Dojutsu: Tenseigan (Developing)]
[Special Ability: God Tree Source (Stage Three)]
[Special Skills: Ice Release, Magnet Release, Dust Release, Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, Tenseigan Chakra Mode]
Seeing that Dust Release had been added to his special skills, he naturally couldn't be dissatisfied.
Most importantly, his gains this time were not limited to just that.