20 Kyoichi Passes

Aburame got the scroll and immediately ran towards the finish line.

However.

He didn't get very far before the insects notified him of the situation—

Kamida Kyōichi came!

"So fast!"

Aburame was shocked inwardly.

How could Lord Orochimaru and Hyuga not be able to stop him?

How is that possible!

But.

There was no time for him to be shocked.

Kyoichi had already caught up, he had to stop him while also taking the scroll to the final destination.

The Venomous Insects flew out.

Swarms of Venomous Insects, like a black fog, swept towards Kamida Kyōichi, but to his surprise—the opponent ignored the insects, charging out with a layer of Earth Release chakra.

"Such great speed!"

He quickened his pace.

But how could he match Kyoichi?

Without activating the First Gate or Eight Inner Gates, just relying on the Body Flicker Technique, Kyoichi was more than enough to crush the Aburama clansman.

Aburama had just dashed out a few steps when the newly divided insects sensed that the opponent had arrived.

Boom!

Leaf Whirlwind.

With one kick, Aburame's body turned into a pile of insects.

Insect Clone Technique.

As expected.

In the next moment, weaving hand seals, a water dragon flew up into the sky.

Boom!

With a loud noise, the ground was smashed directly into a large pit.

Aburame staggered out from the side.

As he ran, he coughed violently.

Some internal injuries.

Damn it.

This Water Dragon Bullet, isn't the power a bit too strong?

However.

The next moment, the opponent had already caught up.

Aburame did not give up.

But.

Kyoichi also did not show mercy, attacking decisively with a kick that sent him flying.

They were not close, so why show restraint?

Aburame spit out blood, unable to run anymore. Kyoichi confiscated his ninja tools and then took the scroll, leaving a shadow clone on the spot.

"The clone will give you simple treatment."

He ran towards the finish line, already vaguely grasping things in his mind.

Orochimaru mentioned the "main examiner".

It can be seen that this time, he did not sneak in like in the manga, but entered openly, or in other words...

This was an extra test.

A test for himself!

Kyoichi knew.

Having defeated Orochimaru, the most pressing obstacles were gone. And Orochimaru giving up chasing meant that he acknowledged Kyoichi's strength.

As he completed the additional test completed, his Jōnin promotion was almost certain.

The third stage?

Not important at all.

Arriving at the finish line, he overlapped the scrolls.

Soon after.

"Kyoichi-kun, we meet again."

Orochimaru appeared.

This was a shadow clone.

But he obviously wanted to chat with Kyoichi, so he did not immediately dispel the clone, but smiled and said, "Kyoichi-kun, I am the main examiner this time. Do you know why only you were chased by me?"

"Tekuno Kanden and the other Aburame clan senior accomplished feats on the battlefield so they got promoted. As for Hakuyo-senpai... if I guess correctly, it should be someone from Lord Hokage's side. I'm the only one whose battle achievements are adequate enough."

Kyoichi said.

"Hahaha, correct, you are very good!"

Orochimaru smiled.

As expected.

Smart people understand without needing to be told.

"Thank you for going easy, Lord Orochimaru, otherwise how could I have possibly caught up to Orochimaru?"

Kyoichi was not arrogant enough to think Orochimaru only had that level of strength.

The other side definitely did not go all out.

Let's not talk about barely using any ninjutsu, most of it was taijutsu combat.

A ninjutsu expert like Orochimaru actually used taijutsu to fight...

What could it be if not going easy?

"Hahaha, go to the Hokage Residence for the third test."

Orochimaru's figure disappeared.

Kyoichi lowered his head and immediately headed towards the Hokage Residence.

The exam was over!

As he thought, whether there was a third stage was unimportant at all. The focus was on this second stage, full of traps, pursuit and missions. The others were just going through the motions, only he had to take the actual exam.

The extra three people were the question.

Arriving at the Hokage Residence, the Third Hokage was already waiting.

Besides Kyoichi, the others were already here.

"Lord Hokage!"

"Good, good! You have all passed the second exam, especially Kamida Kyōichi... it was far beyond my expectations. It can be said, I didn't even think you could complete it so excellently."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled.

He had originally felt that Kyoichi would definitely pass, but never expected that not only was Kyoichi's strength powerful, he was not lacking at all in the comprehensive qualities required of a Jōnin, and was even stronger than many current Jōnin.

In addition, Kyoichi had also self-studied medical ninjutsu knowledge.

He was a fully comprehensive, perfect to be a squad leader!

"Thank you, Lord Hokage."

Kyoichi bowed in thanks.

Tekuno Kanden looked around in confusion and scratched his head, "Lord Hokage, the third exam..."

"Hehe, there is no third exam."

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed, "From today, you are all Jōnin of the village."

Besides Tekuno Kanden, the other three were not surprised.

Hakuyo, the Orochimaru clansmen had already received the news that this was just a formality, and Kyoichi had already guessed it.

With so many people, just him being surrounded by three.

Clearly targeted at him, and the reason was very clear—

Senju lineage.

...

"Did you get it?"

"No, he's very strong. Haha, the Senju clan, even with intermarriage over generations, still possesses frightening power. It really commands awe."

Orochimaru toyed with the research in his hand, his eyes full of excitement.

The Senju physique.

After so many years, he could see its glory again!

"You didn't get it either when you made your move?"

Danzo frowned, rather unhappy.

Are you kidding me!

This is the best the Sannin can do?

"As the main examiner, my duty was to test him. Since he possessed sufficient strength, I could not deliberately make things difficult."

"Danzo, if you're anxious, why not make a move yourself?"

Orochimaru sneered and glanced at him.

Using him as a hired gun?

He sneered, "Lord Danzo, I was only interested in Kamida Kyōichi, which was why I acted as the main examiner to test him, and helped you by the way. If you really want to blame someone, it should be your own incompetent subordinates."

The was heavily injured by one kick.

Orochimaru didn't even have the power to resist, only thinking of completing the mission to stop Kyoichi from becoming Jōnin while being chased the whole time.

When your subordinates fail, you come bother me.

Do you really think I'm easy to bully?

A flash of killing intent appeared in Orochimaru's eyes.

"I also thought of the cell research. Since there's some trouble, let's look at it again in the future. There are plenty of opportunities anyway. Let's not argue over this."

Danzo's eyes narrowed, then his face revealed a smile.

After saying his piece, Orochimaru went back to his research.

The two of them took what they needed from each other.

If Danzo really felt he was above Orochimaru, he would not be so polite with Danzo either.

Moreover.

Teacher Hiruzen during the day...

Orochimaru thought of Hiruzen's words.

Did he find out anything?

It shouldn't be.

Although he was using hidden prisoners now, if Teacher knew, he would definitely not just casually say those words to admonish.

That sentence should be referring to Kamida Kyōichi.

"Then I'll take my leave first."

Danzo was about to leave.

At the door, Orochimaru's voice sounded.

"I advise you not to have any ideas about him for the time being, be careful of the old man coming to find you. He's not muddled by old age yet, he definitely won't take the fall for you if you make a move on the Senju."