Maruboshi Kosuke picked up the ninja sword himself and left on his own for a few minutes. When he returned, he had a scroll in hand, clearly indicating that this elderly man had defeated his opponent in a short time.
"..."
Karin sensed the old man's battle process throughout, solving his opponent effortlessly relying solely on kenjutsu, completely unlike an elderly Genin...
Obviously.
Maruboshi Kosuke's abilities are not limited to cooking.
In contrast to Karin's situation, Team 7's situation was not as favorable. They encountered the most dangerous person in this Chunin exam.
A guy named Orochimaru crossed paths with them, and after a fierce battle, Orochimaru left a Curse Mark on Uchiha Sasuke's neck before letting them go.
In the eyes of others, Uchiha Sasuke might not be considered excellent, but Orochimaru could see the difference in Uchiha Sasuke...
This child's heart harbors darkness.
Of course.
Team 7 was not an exception.
There were too many people emerging in this Chunin exam.
Orochimaru especially liked talented children, and in this grand Chunin exam, he found it hard to resist selecting some as potential vessels.
Orochimaru also set his eyes on a little guy named Hozuki Suigetsu.
Because during discussions with The Hidden Mist Village about the plan to destroy Konoha, he happened to witness Hozuki Mangetsu's excellence in using Water Transformation Jutsu. Kidnapping the seriously ill Hozuki Mangetsu was impossible, so Orochimaru aimed to abduct the little brat, Hozuki Suigetsu.
However…
Orochimaru didn't have time to rush over.
Mitarashi Anko finally found his trail.
As Orochimaru's former disciple, abandoned by him when he defected and left Konoha, Mitarashi Anko's past admiration for Orochimaru had turned into hatred!
"Orochimaru!"
"This time, you won't escape!"
Mitarashi Anko directly ambushed and stopped Orochimaru, who was about to leave, grabbing his arm and pinning their palms together with a kunai, gritting her teeth as she spoke: "Lend me your hand, let's perish together!"
"It seems you only caught a clone…"
Orochimaru's main body slowly emerged from behind Mitarashi Anko, looking at his former disciple with a gentle smile: "Anko, your power is too weak. If you want to stop me, at least get Akihara Kagura over here."
"I've already sent someone to notify him…"
Mitarashi Anko stared fixedly at Orochimaru, with no despair in her heart, instead a renewed fighting spirit bubbled up: "As long as I can desperately hold you back, Kagura will soon rush over! That guy specializes in the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, he'll be here in no time!"
"But…"
Orochimaru gently squatted down, gazing at his disciple, speaking softly: "I'm about to leave, Anko, you can't stop me, just as you can't prevent Konoha's impending doom. Remember to keep your distance…"
As Orochimaru said this, he pulled out his kunai and stabbed it into Mitarashi Anko's shoulder, even feeling unsatisfied, he crushed her bones, tormenting the disciple he once had!
"Ahhhhh…"
Mitarashi Anko's cries of agony echoed in the Forest of Death.
Orochimaru slightly lowered his head, gazing at the mark on Mitarashi Anko's neck.
"This time…"
"Many will die…"
"Perhaps I don't even know who will die…"
Despite being the one who injured Mitarashi Anko, Orochimaru still spoke gently as if he were saving her: "But, you must survive for me…"
After finishing speaking.
Orochimaru watched as Mitarashi Anko passed out from the pain, then suddenly vanished from her sight, his body slithering swiftly through the forest like a snake!
After Orochimaru left, Akihara Kagura appeared in front of Mitarashi Anko, followed by a group of examiners and Jonin: "Take her to the hospital, it seems she won't be able to move for two or three months…"