"What are you talking about?"
Takumi pretended to be confused.
"Does your body feel very hot right now?"
Orochimaru said excitedly: "Don't worry, that's a normal reaction. No need to resist, and just accept it naturally. It's a gift from me, one that will bring you greater power!"
"Not hot at all? Did you get it wrong?"
Takumi looked down, then looked up with an innocent expression, "Also, what power are you talking about? I don't feel anything at all?"
"What?"
Orochimaru was stunned: "That can't be right. Everyone implanted with the Cursed Seal should have a very painful reaction."
"Very painful? Not at all!"
"Did you not implant it? Or is yours malfunctioning? That's just too lousy!"
Takumi looked at Orochimaru with a look of contempt, expressing his scorn.
"Damn it!"
Orochimaru's face turned green then red, both ashamed and angry.
'How could it possibly malfunction!'
'This kid must be toughing it out, yes, that must be it!'
"Hey, if you have nothing else, I'm leaving. I still have to participate in the Chunin Exams."
Seeing Orochimaru's face changing colors, Takumi said deliberately: "As for this Cursed Seal thing or whatever, you should figure it out properly before bringing it out."
Takumi's words immediately made Orochimaru's face twist with anger.
But looking at Takumi's calm appearance, he really didn't seem like the Cursed Seal was taking effect!
And looking at his neck...
'Holy crap!'
'Why is there no mark!?'
'Where is the Cursed Seal of Heaven's mark?'
Orochimaru looked completely dumbfounded!
It must be known that everyone else implanted with the Cursed Seal experiences great pain!
But Takumi, after being implanted, actually has no reaction!
'What the hell is this?'
And Takumi himself naturally knew the reason for this phenomenon very well.
It was his poison resistance constitution taking effect.
Orochimaru's Cursed Seal uses the Sage Cells from Juo's body. In a sense, it's a kind of toxin, like a stimulant.
And this kind of toxin that causes changes in the human body is naturally identified as a virus.
The poison resistance constitution taking effect is understandable.
"This!?"
"What exactly is going on!?"
"Why do you have no reaction at all!"
Orochimaru shouted anxiously.
How many times has he used the Cursed Seal?
The Sound Five, and so many experimental subjects.
Every experimental subject had a huge reaction.
There were even cases where some couldn't withstand the Cursed Seal's power and died.
But never one like Takumi, who is as calm as if nothing happened.
"Damn it, you just wait!"
Finally, Orochimaru could only disgracefully throw out a threat and quickly leave.
If he didn't leave, he might attract the attention of Konoha's Shinobi.
He couldn't reveal his true identity freely in Konoha right now.
After quickly returning to the lodging, Kabuto immediately stepped forward and asked: "Orochimaru-sama, did things go smoothly?"
Hearing Kabuto's words, Orochimaru felt like punching him!
'Damn it!'
'Asking again!'
'Whether it went smoothly or not, can't you tell by looking!?'
"I was just gathering intelligence earlier. Stop the nonsense. Prepare to initiate the Konoha Crushing Plan!"
…
Soon, the time for the final match of the Chunin Exams arrived.
The arena was packed, a sea of people.
Countless spectators gathered here to watch this final match.
The first pair to fight were Temari and Shikamaru.
In terms of combat ability, Temari could beat Shikamaru ten times over.
But she couldn't overcome Shikamaru's intelligence, and he had his clan's secret techniques.
As long as he connected their shadows, he could control the other party's movements.
"Shadow Imitation Technique!"
After two exchanges, Shikamaru successfully controlled Temari.
"Shadow Imitation, successful."
A slight smile appeared on Shikamaru's face, but his eyes were full of helplessness.
'Why doesn't this woman carry a single kunai!'
'What am I supposed to do!'
If it were a normal opponent, once the Shadow Imitation Technique succeeded, he could control them to take out a kunai and end it themselves.
Of course, he couldn't kill the opponent in this exam.
But he could still win by making the referee understand he had gained the upper hand.
Unfortunately, Temari wasn't carrying any Ninja Tools, and she only brought the large folding fan in her hand.
But this fan was just a prop for Temari to use her Ninjutsu, so it wasn't sharp at all.
This left Shikamaru in a difficult position.
He couldn't find a way to force his opponent to surrender.
'Hehe, my eighth wife is quite good at countering Shikamaru in this aspect.'
Takumi chuckled lightly as he watched the situation below.
"Hey! Aren't you going to surrender yet?"
Seeing Temari being forced by Shikamaru's control to make various involuntary movements, yet still gritting her teeth and persisting, Shikamaru grew a bit anxious.
"A woman from Sunagakure will not surrender!"
Temari retorted with great spirit.
The two fell into a stalemate again.
Finally, after using all sorts of tricks and failing to force Temari to surrender, Shikamaru, left with no other choice, could only helplessly raise his hand.
"I surrender."
Shikamaru's face was full of helplessness as he said this.
His Chakra was exhausted.
He had even bumped the other party's head until it was swollen, but she still wouldn't surrender.
Shikamaru couldn't find a way to win, so he could only surrender.
"Due to Nara Shikamaru's forfeit, the winner, cough... the winner is Temari."
Hayate announced the result while coughing.
"The next match is Kankuro versus Aburame Shino."
"I forfeit!"
Just as Hayate announced the next match, Kankuro, from the second-floor contestant waiting area, directly raised his hand high.
His action caused the entire arena to fall silent.
Then it erupted into discussion.
"Wow, no way? Surrendering before even fighting?"
"Is he here as a joke?"
"Damn, this sets the record for fastest surrender! He didn't even step onto the field!"
The spectators were extremely surprised.
Hayate glanced at him and then announced.
"Due to Kankuro's forfeit, the winner is Aburame Shino."
Hearing the result, Kankuro lowered his arm with a slight smile.
"Hmph, I don't have time to waste Chakra here. The upcoming operation is the most important."
"As long as the operation is successful, it will be the perfect opportunity for our Sunagakure to escape that desert! This is much more important than some Chunin Exams."
"Well done, Kankuro."
Baki, standing nearby, said with a calm expression.
'That's right, wasting Chakra here isn't a good choice.'
'Fortunately, Temari didn't expend much Chakra earlier either, so it won't affect her performance in the upcoming operation.'
'Now it depends on how Gaara handles the final match.'
'I hope he doesn't go berserk!'