Chapter 34: The Ninjutsu That Almost Cut Down the Sacred Tree
By the time Fujiwara Tetsuya bid farewell to Uchiha Mikoto and Aburame Mokujin and returned to his clan's territory, it was already nearing evening.
Seeing Fujiwara Tetsuya's figure, the children playing in the courtyard were the first to gather around him.
"Brother Tetsuya! Brother Tetsuya is back!"
"Aiko, Kinoya, Yuko, have you all been good these past few days?"
Looking at the half-grown figures beside him, Fujiwara Tetsuya laughed heartily, his eyes almost narrowed into slits.
"Come, Brother Tetsuya brought you candy today. Five pieces per person, no snatching!"
Stroking Fujiwara Aiko's hair, Fujiwara Tetsuya pulled out a fist-sized package from his in arms and handed the candies he bought from the street to an older child.
"Tetsuya! You're back!"
Hearing the commotion outside, Tanaka Jiro, Fujiwara Sachiko, and others gathered around one after another.
Their weary gazes seemed to hold a certain anticipation.
"Uncle Jiro! I'm back!"
Scanning the expressions of everyone, Fujiwara Tetsuya felt a pang of heartache!
For the children of the Three Clans!
The adults of the Three Clans had used all their strength just to survive.
"Uncle Jiro! I've already qualified to participate in the official Chunin selection exam!"
"Don't worry! I will definitely become a Chunin!"
Today, Fujiwara Tetsuya already possessed strength comparable to a Chunin.
But this strength was clearly not enough to overturn the existing rules!
So, he still had to live according to the rules set by the Konoha Higher-Ups!
Become a Konoha Chunin!
Take on higher-level missions! Earn more generous rewards!
This was what he needed to do right now!
"Tetsuya! Well done!"
Fujiwara Tetsuya's answer, in the ears of Tanaka Jiro and the others, was like a refreshing stream, washing away all the anxieties of the past few days.
According to past practice!
For such a large-scale Chunin Exams!
Any Konoha Genin who qualified for the official selection exam had at least a 70% chance of becoming a Chunin.
In other words!
As long as Tetsuya could win one more match, he would be absolutely certain to become a Chunin.
The dinner for Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi was still as simple as ever.
A bowl of wild vegetable soup and two rice balls!
The children of the Three Clans had long since fallen asleep!
But Fujiwara Tetsuya stayed by the campfire outside the courtyard, chatting with Tanaka Jiro for a long time.
The next morning!
Fujiwara Tetsuya, clutching the scroll he had received from Tanaka Jiro, headed to the training ground on the outskirts of Konoha.
Ay! Rasa! Senju Hoshito! Uchiha Mikoto! And Kitsuchi!
Those who could make it into the top sixteen were not weak.
Especially after he exposed Lightning Beast Tracking Fang and Chidori in his battle with Kitsuchi.
These potential opponents!
They would undoubtedly heighten their vigilance or seek ways to counter him.
Before the official selection exam began, adding some alternative methods was undoubtedly very necessary.
Rank B Ninjutsu, Water Release: Water Fang Bullet!
Rank A Ninjutsu, Water Release: Water Severing Wave!
These two Ninjutsu were the most powerful Water Release Ninjutsu among the treasures of the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi Three Clans.
Especially the latter!
If Fujiwara Tetsuya remembered correctly!
Water Severing Wave, in the hands of Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, almost severed the roots of the God Tree.
Even when facing powerful Wind Release, it was not inferior.
The life of hunting beasts was both joyful and painful!
He didn't know if Orochimaru had thrown all the wild beasts from the surrounding training grounds into Training Ground No. 37 during the second exam, but in the past week, not many wild beasts had fallen into Fujiwara Tetsuya's hands.
Approximately just over thirty!
Counting the reward for being promoted to Chunin, plus the kill value obtained from defeating Kitsuchi, he barely managed to accumulate 1700 points.
"System, display the panel!"
host: Fujiwara Tetsuya
Strength: Chunin (1/5000)
Kekkei Genkai: None
Ninjutsu: Konoha-Style Swordsmanship (33/1000 Intermediate) - A, Lightning Release: Chidori (42/3000 Advanced) - A, Water Release: Water Severing Wave (1/500 Beginner) - A, Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique (217/500 Intermediate) - B, Water Release: Water Fang Bullet (3/200) - B, Lightning Release: Lightning Beast Tracking Fang (105/500 Advanced) – C, Water Release: Water Clone Technique (25/500 Advanced) – C, Water Release: Water Prison Technique (72/500 Advanced) - C, Body Flicker Technique (Intermediate) - D, Three Body Technique (Advanced) - E
Kill Value: 1700
After several days of training, the proficiency of Konoha-Style Swordsmanship, Chidori, Lightning Beast Tracking Fang, and many other Ninjutsu had increased somewhat!
But compared to the values needed for advancement, it was simply negligible!
However, fortunately, Water Fang Bullet and Water Severing Wave had successfully been learned.
The initial goal was still achieved!
"System! Deduct 1500 Kill Value and raise the proficiency of Water Severing Wave to Advanced!"
"Also, add the remaining 200 Kill Value entirely to Water Fang Bullet."
"Ding! Kill Value allocated! Water Release: Water Severing Wave has been upgraded to Advanced proficiency! Water Release: Water Fang Bullet has been upgraded to Intermediate proficiency!"
Looking at the updated panel!
Fujiwara Tetsuya took a deep breath!
A whole week of hard work!
The Kill Value was zero again!
After the Chunin Exams, he must make up for all the missions lost during this period... The influence of the Chunin Exams official selection!
It was not comparable to ordinary matches!
Nominally, it was to select Chunin, but in reality, it was a competition of strength among the major Ninja Villages.
The more geniuses a Ninja Village produced, the more it indicated the strength of that Ninja Village! The strength of the country!
To show the importance placed on this Chunin Exams!
The Daimyo of the Land of Fire specially dispatched three officials to Konoha!
Although there were no special invitations, the Hidden Cloud Village, Iwagakure, Sunagakure, Hidden Mist Village, as well as Hidden Rain Village, Takigakure, and other large and small Ninja Villages, secretly and openly, dispatched powerful Ninja to observe the battles.
As for the wealthy merchants and nobles within the Land of Fire who came to watch the excitement after hearing the news, they were countless.
They had long since reserved all the best viewing spots in the arena.
To increase the entertainment value of the Chunin Exams official selection!
The official matches, according to the system, would be held over three days!
The first two days would be the round of sixteen to eight, and eight to four!
On the third day, three consecutive matches would be held to determine the first place in the Chunin Exams.
"Tetsuya! We should go!"
As the morning light broke through the sky!
Yuhi Shinwa, Uchiha Mikoto, and Aburame Mokujin appeared at the entrance of the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi clan territory.
"Yuhi-sensei!"
Looking at the three people in front of him, Fujiwara Tetsuya slung his short katana over his back, whispered something to Tanaka Jiro, and slowly walked to the three.
As the only Jonin instructor in this Chunin Exams with two disciples entering the official selection!
Yuhi Shinwa's prestige was imaginable!
To allow Yuhi Shinwa to witness his disciples' matches!
Hiruzen Sarutobi specially gave Yuhi Shinwa a few days off!
"Brother Tetsuya! You can do it!"
"You must win!"
At some point, the lazy little brats from the Three Clans peeked out one by one, raising their chubby fists, constantly cheering for Fujiwara Tetsuya!
"Don't worry! Brother Tetsuya, I will not only win!"
"I will also claim the title of the Chunin's number one!"
Meeting everyone's gaze, Fujiwara Tetsuya did not hesitate in the slightest, waving his fist, and walked resolutely towards the arena.
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