Additional Rules

Chapter 84: Additional Rules

After hearing Orochimaru's rules,

Kiba breathed a sigh of relief but then frowned as he looked at the composition

of the other teams.

Kiuchi Taketo, Shiga Taketake, and Hyuga Yutaka...

all in one group? This is really... a headache!

The other two groups were also

quite strong, but compared to this trio, they were a step behind. Initially,

Kiuchi Taketo and Shiga Taketake were the objects of Kiba's concern. Although

Hyuga Yutaka was annoying, his strength was undeniable. Kiba, having fought

against him, knew that Yutaka alone could almost incapacitate half of the other

two teams.

If this group is our opponent, the difficulty of the

final test will be greatly increased.

"Now, let the captains you

chose come forward to draw lots and decide the offensive and defensive

sides," Orochimaru said, glancing at everyone, quite satisfied with their

reactions.

After hearing the rules, no one

was surprised and quickly determined their teams and selected captains.

Three of the four teams quickly

sent out their captains.

Kiba paused, then noticed Hirohiko

and Yukina looking at him. It was clear they had chosen him as their captain.

That's strange. These two always want to compete

with me, yet they easily made me the captain.

He stepped forward to draw lots.

There was no need to actually draw

lots, as the other three captains had already drawn, leaving only the last one.

Orochimaru watched Kiba with a

smile.

Taki Kiba, though I don't know where he learned the

Eight Gates technique, at his age, opening the Wound Gate is unprecedented.

Such a talented child.

Before Kiba had time to look at

his lot, he felt a chill down his spine and subconsciously glanced at

Orochimaru, who was smiling at him.

This version of Orochimaru... hasn't started human

experiments yet, right?

Kiba sensed Orochimaru's interest

in him, feeling uneasy.

Oh no! Because Orochimaru was redeemed later, I

forgot he's a body-hunting pervert. Could he be interested in my body? I don't

have Sasuke's Sharingan to counter him. I'm far from his level now. No, no, he

shouldn't have started human experiments yet...

Warning signs filled Kiba's mind.

He took a step back and saw doubt flash in Orochimaru's eyes.

What did he see?

This is bad. He must have seen the fear in my eyes.

Kiba hurriedly lowered his head,

pretending to look at the lot. It had the word "Shou" on it,

indicating defense.

Is this child warning me? Why? Orochimaru pondered.

"Lord Orochimaru, I am the

defender," Kiba announced, showing the lot to Orochimaru.

Was it an illusion? Orochimaru wondered, seeing Kiba's clear eyes devoid

of fear.

"Lord Orochimaru, I am also a

defender," another captain handed over their lot.

Hearing this, Kiba frowned

slightly, glancing at Shiga Taketake beside him.

So, their group is the attacker... and Hyuga Yutaka

chose Shiga Taketake as the captain? This is getting tricky!

Kiba returned to his team, eyes

flashing. He suddenly said to Hirohiko in a neutral voice, "Hirohiko,

don't you think Lord Orochimaru is a bit... snake-like? I'm most afraid of

snakes. I was startled when I got close just now!"

Hirohiko was taken aback by Kiba's

nonsensical words but replied, "I'm afraid too."

"I'm also the most

afraid," Yukina added, peeking out from behind. "Lord Orochimaru, you

give me the creeps."

As the captains handed over their

lots, Kiba's words came.

So, he was just scared... But am I really that

scary? Orochimaru

thought, his mouth twitching visibly.

Kiba, seeing Orochimaru's

expression, thought, I should be able to get away with this. Orochimaru doesn't know I'm a

time traveler and aware of his future. He's probably just puzzled.

The others glanced over, even the

returning captains froze momentarily, sweating slightly.

This guy is too bold, daring to discuss Lord

Orochimaru like that!

"The offensive and defensive

sides have been decided. Next, an additional rule: calculate the points from

the last experiment. Add up the points of each group, then go over there to buy

the corresponding map. The defenders will enter the forest first, followed by

the attackers after ten minutes. I will place the secret scrolls in the tower

of death," Orochimaru explained, pointing to a booth. Then, he and the

scrolls disappeared into white mist.

A Shadow Clone? Buy a map? We have to go through the

forest to reach the tower of death? Kiba thought, touching his chin.

This will be a difficult test.

The others looked puzzled.

"Hey, don't we go directly to

the defense point?"

"Yeah, do we still have to

rush over?"

"This is too uneconomical for

us defenders!"

The other group on the defensive

side voiced their complaints.

The attackers remained calm and

walked to the booth supported by two Konoha Chunin.

"Let's go and have a look

too," Kiba said to Hirohiko and Yukina. They seemed to be wondering about

the additional rules and followed him.

"Kiba... this

experiment..." Hirohiko and Yukina said solemnly.

"Yeah, I know," Kiba

responded seriously.

The previous point system is still useful. These

points are an advantage based on correct judgment, strategy, and tactics. This

additional rule rewards correct tactics and strategies.

Kiba looked at the four scrolls on

the Chunin's table, the maps Orochimaru mentioned.

The prices were marked clearly:

the lowest was two points, then four points, six points, and finally twelve

points.

On Kiba's side, Hirohiko's

resurrection counted as zero points, and Yukina's consumption of three points

also resulted in zero points. Kiba had won two games, and there was a tie with

Hyuga Yutaka. How many points did they have?

"You have two points,"

one of the Chunin answered, seeing Kiba's doubts.

That round didn't seem to count

for deductions or bonuses.

"Then, I'll buy the cheapest

map," Kiba said, picking up the two-point scroll.

The Chunin nodded.

At that moment, Shiga Taketake's

voice came, "I'll buy a map with six points."

Six points? Kiba was startled. Everyone looked at Shiga Taketake.

Indeed, Kiuchi Kento had two

points, Taketake Shiga had two points, and Hyuga Yutaka had at least two

points. No one could afford the twelve-point scroll unless they won all three

games with nominations. But with six points, they could afford it.

Kiba tightened his grip on the

scroll.

They have a six-point map, and we have a two-point

map. What's the difference? The attackers have an absolute advantage in this

experiment!