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Led by Mitarashi Anko, everyone left the Ninja Academy and came to Training Ground 44 on the outskirts of Konoha, which was also the location of the second exam, commonly known as the 'Forest of Death'.
The giant trees in the Forest of Death were at least 100 meters tall, and the poisonous insects and beasts bred here were many times larger than those outside. Even Chunin could not completely ignore the environment here.
According to Anko's explanation, the rules of the second exam were very simple.
The time limit was five days, the team could not lose any members, and then the three people had to simultaneously hold two scrolls, 'Heaven' and 'Earth', and reach the tower in the center of the Forest of Death to succeed.
All teams would receive a scroll at the beginning, so if they wanted to advance, they had to hunt others.
And this was also the bloodiest scene in the entire Chunin Exam, because this was the only place where killing opponents was allowed!
Mujin and Karin found the scarred youth in the crowd. The other party's attitude was no longer arrogant, but rather kind, but his eyes occasionally revealed a trace of resentment.
Mujin knew that he was also planning to attack in the Forest of Death.
The three received the 'Heaven' scroll. The scarred youth put it away by himself and did not hand it over to others.
Mujin didn't care about this. On the contrary, his attention was focused on the other three Grass ninjas. In the original plot, these three were killed by Orochimaru on the way here, and Orochimaru replaced them to enter the Forest of Death.
However, this time, perhaps something unexpected happened, and Orochimaru did not choose these three people.
Mujin glanced at Karin, and she also shook her head. Sensory Technique did not detect anyone's chakra suddenly becoming particularly large, it seemed that Orochimaru was hiding very well.
However, it didn't matter even if he didn't find Orochimaru. Anyway, Orochimaru would always go to Sasuke, so just keep an eye on Sasuke.
All the teams had received their scrolls, and then Konoha sent out ninjas equal to the number of teams. These Konoha ninjas each led a team to different entrances to the Forest of Death.
Mujin and the others came to Entrance 17. At 2:30 p.m., the Konoha ninja opened the iron gate of the entrance on time and let the three of them in.
The second stage of the Chunin Exam officially began.
The three advanced a distance in the forest, and then stopped at the same time after leaving the sight of the Konoha ninjas.
The scarred youth turned around and said somewhat kindly, "I secretly exchanged information with the other three. Their number is 13. Let's go find them. This battle will become very cruel. Only comrades from the same village can survive better if they unite, right?"
Mujin glanced at Karin, and she nodded. Entrance 13 was in the direction where Sasuke and the others were. It seemed that there was no need to worry about wasting time.
Seeing the two agree, the scarred youth revealed a vicious smile on his face, but it was quickly hidden, "Then let's go quickly, I can't wait!"
Indeed, we can't wait either.
The three kept jumping forward on the branches of giant trees. During this process, Mujin took out three iron rods from his backpack, and then twisted them together to form a Buddhist monk's staff. The scarred youth glanced back and didn't care. After all, he was just a waste.
With the help of chakra, the ninjas' movement speed was very fast. What's more, the other three were also rushing towards them, so it only took about twenty minutes for the six Genin from Kusagakure to all gather together.
"Hehe, right on time." A Grass ninja, who bore a striking resemblance to Orochimaru, licked the kunai in his hand, revealing a sinister smile. Unfortunately for him, he was no Orochimaru.
The three Grass ninja quickly positioned themselves at three points, subtly surrounding Mujin and Karin.
Seeing their plan succeed, the scarred youth turned around, pulling out a kunai. He looked at the two expressionless figures before him and grinned maliciously. "Hahaha, are you scared stiff? Or do you still not understand what's happening? Did you two really think you could become our comrades? Don't worry—it won't be that easy for you to die! Oh, and didn't you say I shouldn't touch your sister again? How about I make you watch as she becomes a woman right in front of you?"
With a maniacal laugh, the scarred youth suddenly appeared in front of Mujin, thrusting his kunai directly toward his shoulder!
You won't die so easily!
But—
The anticipated scene never unfolded!
Silent until now, Karin abruptly raised her palm in front of Mujin. With a sharp ping, the kunai struck her palm, sparking momentarily before snapping cleanly in half!
"Wha... What trickery is this!?" The scarred youth stared in shock at the broken kunai in his hand. The shredded illusion flashed through his mind again, and fear gripped him. He frantically shouted to the other three, "What are you waiting for!? Attack already!"
The other three Grass ninja didn't hesitate. So what if they were hiding some of their strength? They were elite genin! Four against two—there was no way they could lose!
Exchanging glances, the three leaped into action simultaneously, attacking from three different directions.
Mujin glanced at Karin, a faint smile curling at the corner of his lips. "Well then, let's collect some interest first."
"Mm."
Karin's gaze sharpened instantly. She stomped her foot hard, causing two chunks of rock to shoot up from the ground. Spinning swiftly, she kicked them like cannonballs. They rocketed forward, slamming into two distant Grass ninja mid-air and sending them crashing to the ground!
Then, her right hand clenched into a fist, retracting to her shoulder as she aimed at the final Grass ninja who had descended upon her from above. Completely ignoring the attacks raining down on her, she thrust her arm forward like a spear.
Bang! Her fingers spread wide like the claws of a tiger, gripping the face of the Grass ninja with crushing force.
"I hate the way you look at me."
Squish! Blood sprayed as Karin crushed the ninja's skull with her bare hands!
The sight of their comrade being instantly killed froze the others in terror.
"Mo-monster! We can't win! Run separately!"
The remaining three Grass ninja scattered in different directions. But…
Mujin finally moved. "Do you really think I'd let you escape?"
He pulled four kunai tied with barrier tags from his pouch and casually flung them, embedding them in four directions. His left hand formed a sword seal in front of him while his right gripped his staff, tapping it lightly against the ground.
"Barrier Technique: Seated House Array!"
A low hum resonated as four chains of glowing runes erupted from the base of the staff, connecting precisely to the four barrier tags. In the blink of an eye, a house-shaped barrier enclosed everyone inside, sealing off all escape routes!