[Ding! Special Reward: Substitution Jutsu (Orochimaru Style)!]
What? Orochimaru-Style Substitution Jutsu?
Damn, Gekko Chizan was dumbfounded. He really wasn't prepared for this at all...
Orochimaru's Substitution Jutsu allows one to shed their body like a snake shedding its skin, using the outer layer of their own body as the substitute, and then emerging from the mouth anew.
This technique doesn't require hand seals, nor does it need prior preparation. Even after being struck by an enemy's attack, one can still use this substitution to avoid damage—even Amaterasu wasn't an exception.
But he didn't want this jutsu! Not because it was trash, but because he couldn't handle it!
Even if he didn't have to spit himself out from his own mouth, all that sticky mucus... it was completely against Gekko Chizan's aesthetics!
Most importantly, this substitution wasn't perfect. While it could block most forms of damage, its drawbacks were obvious: anyone other than Orochimaru who used it would consume massive amounts of chakra.
After all, Orochimaru created it specifically for himself. How could anyone else fully master it?
In the original story, Sasuke had used this very jutsu against Amaterasu, but the chakra drain was obvious. If he had a choice, Chizan really didn't want to learn it...
Looking at the newly added substitution technique on his panel, Gekko Chizan felt absolutely miserable.
He began to worry—would his future self become the second Orochimaru?
[Name: Gekko Chizan]
[Identity: Seven-Tails Jinchūriki, Konoha Jōnin, Clan Head of the Gekko Clan.]
[Kekkei Genkai: Transparent Release, Crystal Release.]
[Ninjutsu Mastery: Fire Release, Water Release, Wind Release, Earth Release, Summoning Jutsu, Sealing Jutsu, Snake Techniques, Taijutsu, Forbidden Jutsu.]
[Senjutsu: Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu (Unique)!]
[Tailed Beast: Seven-Tails Chōmei, Affinity 100%, Tailed Beast Transformation Progress: 100%, Tailed Beast Ball, Tailed Beast Synchronization (Chakra consumption reduced by 10%).]
[Base Attributes: Strength 77, Speed 85, Chakra 96, Physique 92, Taijutsu 74, Genjutsu 84, Hand Seals 84.]
[Resistance: Six Paths Resistance 20%.]
[Ninjutsu Amplification: 25, Enhances Ninjutsu Power and Nature Transformation.]
Gekko Chizan was speechless. Lately, had his odds of drawing new jutsu been way too high?
Telescope Technique...
Intelligent Hard Work...
Orochimaru-Style Substitution Jutsu...
At this rate, would his path end up being that of a "Ninjutsu Professor"?
As he was mulling this over, the system chimed in again.
[Ding! Host has embarked on the path of becoming a great teacher. We hope Host continues to strive forward and trains even more outstanding students!]
[This system will issue brand-new rewards based on the degree of "stealthiness" your students achieve!]
Great. Just great. Now Gekko Chizan was walking straight down another path of no return—cultivating students to master "stealth"? Come on, who had that much free time?
He was already exhausted just managing four disciples!
...
The battle ended, and Obito reappeared on the arena stage, wearing that irritating grin of his, which immediately made Guy want to kick him.
And so, the finals were about to begin.
The purpose of the team competition was to assess a squad's coordination, not just their ranking.
As long as the team met the examiners' standards, they could pass.
Of course, the winning side had a much higher chance of passing.
Yugito led her two small teammates onto the stage. Her eyes, when meeting Rin and Obito's, were full of provocation.
She knew these two were also disciples of that bastard teacher of hers.
In other words, this was an internal battle—disciples of Gekko Chizan fighting against each other.
"You two step down. Don't get in my way."
The moment the battle began, Yugito kicked both of her teammates off the stage in one strike.
This move left everyone completely stunned. Only Gekko Chizan and Konan shook their heads in silence.
They knew well Yugito's pride. She wanted to defeat her opponents with overwhelming strength, to prove herself.
She had been suppressing her power all this time—now it was time for her to show it.
Rin and Obito exchanged glances, both sensing Yugito's resolve.
The battle began. Obito was the first to charge at Yugito, his speed blindingly fast.
Yugito smirked coldly, crossing her arms across her chest. Her claws appeared in an instant, and her aura surged to its peak.
The fight broke out. Yugito skillfully countered Obito's close-range strikes.
Obito, with his Sharingan activated and ocular powers supporting him, matched her evenly blow for blow. For a while, the two clashed fiercely, neither side gaining the upper hand.
Just as the fight reached its climax—
Several figures suddenly appeared at the exam grounds, rushing swiftly to Sarutobi Hiruzen's side.
The appearance of these men made Konoha's shinobi instantly frown.
Sarutobi's expression shifted from his usual smile to stern seriousness.
"Minato, Fugaku, Hiashi—you three are in charge of this exam."
"Gekko Chizan, Nara Shikoku, with me."
Well, looks like trouble had arrived.
Chizan shook his head helplessly, then vanished on the spot with Flying Thunder God.
He knew perfectly well—this intel was almost certainly about the war.
The Hokage's sudden departure made the Jōnin from the other villages frown deeply. They weren't fools. At such a time, the only thing that could disturb the Hokage's mood was one matter.
War...
...
Hokage Building Conference Room.
Sarutobi Hiruzen sat at the head of the table, his face grave. The seats below were already filled.
"Latest intel: Iwagakure has once again launched attacks along our border."
"The one leading them is Kitsuchi. At the same time, the Four-Tails and Five-Tails Jinchūriki have appeared."
"All of Iwagakure's forces have moved into the Land of Grass and are now advancing toward the Land of Fire's border."
"Meanwhile, Kirigakure has also begun to stir."
The war had come with startling speed—and the enemy had chosen to strike precisely during Konoha's Chūnin Exams.
"Shikoku, what do you think?"
Shikoku glanced at the others present, then spoke his view.
"Iwagakure has gone all in. Facing two tailed beasts at once puts enormous pressure on us."
"Without Kumogakure pressing them this time, Iwagakure has committed its full strength against us."
"I recommend we quickly organize an effective counterattack, and cut off Iwagakure's supply lines..."
At these words, Gekko Chizan's brow twitched. He had a bad feeling about this, though he wasn't sure if he should voice it.
Then he heard that all-too-familiar, headache-inducing name.
"Kannabi Bridge. It is the vital artery of Iwa's supply line. If we sever it, entering our territory will become extremely difficult for them."
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