After visiting Seisuke, everyone dispersed. They were all ninjas, and staying in the hospital all the time wasn't a good idea.
Asuma and Kurenai also needed to go back and rest. They had transferred Seisuke to Konoha Hospital as soon as possible and hadn't rested until now. It was time for them to go home, wash up, and sleep.
Lying in the hospital bed, Seisuke was also ready to sleep. After the medical ninjas treated his injuries with medical ninjutsu and he took the medicine, all he needed to do was have a good rest. The fatigue from the past few days surged up, and he soon fell asleep.
When he woke up again, it was already the next morning. He was woken up by hunger. There were fruits on the bedside that Obito and the others had sent. His stomach growled, so he picked up an apple, wiped it on the bedsheet without washing it, and took a bite. The pulp was crisp, sweet, and delicious.
"You seem to be recovering well." A unique hoarse voice sounded. Turning his head, Seisuke saw Orochimaru leaning against the door, smiling.
"Teacher Orochimaru, you're here." Seisuke threw an apple over and said, "They sent these."
Orochimaru caught the apple but didn't eat it. He said, "I heard you defeated a Kumogakure jonin and severely injured another one?"
"Yes."
"Tell me about it."
Seisuke briefly described the battle that night. After listening, Orochimaru laughed and said, "You were just lucky to encounter two self - righteous jonins. Otherwise, you would have died long ago."
"I was indeed lucky. Otherwise, I would have been doomed."
Recalling the battle that night, it was extremely dangerous. Garobi, because he didn't know about Seisuke's element - transformation ability and was affected by Kurenai's genjutsu, thought he was still in the genjutsu, which allowed Seisuke's attacks to succeed. And Maki, who was purely seeking revenge, ended up being outsmarted.
If it were another ninja, the three of them would probably have died in that forest.
"You should practice more." Orochimaru reminded.
"Okay."
"Also, the Chunin Exams will start in a month."
The Chunin Exams?
As we all know, for a genin to become a chunin, apart from being specially promoted by the village's high - level, they must participate in the Chunin Exams. Basically, unless there is a war or other special circumstances, the exams are held once a year, sometimes in a joint exam with other villages.
The Chunin Exams are not only a way to test a ninja's own strength and growth but also an inspection of the strength of each ninja village. At the same time, it is an opportunity to collect intelligence on the younger generation of each village.
"I see. Teacher Shinku hasn't told me yet." Seisuke had been lying in the hospital bed since he came back, and Yuhi Shinku hadn't come to visit yet. He probably had something to do.
"But I don't know when my body will recover." If his injuries weren't healed by then, it would affect his performance in the battle.
"You don't need to worry about that. Your recovery ability is stronger than many people's. With the medical ninjutsu and medicine in the hospital, you'll be able to run around in about half a month." Orochimaru had tested Seisuke's physical condition. It was very strong, beyond what a person of his age should have.
According to his speculation, it was most likely due to his Kekkei Genkai.
Seisuke's good physical condition was also because of his ability. The power of the Devil Fruit was changing his physique, and his chakra was slowly increasing. His physical quality was approaching the perverted physique in the One Piece world.
This was a good thing. At least his injury - recovery speed was faster.
"That's great. I don't want to hold them back."
The Chunin Exams required a three - person team to participate together. None of them could be missing. If his injury wasn't healed and he couldn't participate, they could only wait until next year.
"With your strength, you don't need to worry about anything except the first exam. I'm going back to do experiments." With a wave of his hand, Orochimaru left gracefully.
"The Chunin Exams?" Seisuke thought for a moment. Although the identity of a forever - genin had its advantages, he still needed to become a chunin.
He should focus on recovering from his injuries first.
"Excuse me. Oh, Seisuke, you're awake?" Asuma and Kurenai ran in and, seeing Seisuke awake, said, "Do you want to hear some good news?"
"The Chunin Exams?"
"Yes, the Chunin... Huh? How did you know? Didn't Teacher Shinku ask us to come and inform you? How did you find out in advance?"
"Teacher Orochimaru was here just now. He told me." Seisuke threw two apples to them.
Kurenai handed him a piece of paper and said, "This is the application form for the Chunin Exams. Dad has already recommended us. All we need to do next is pass the exam."
"Really? I heard there's a written test. What should we do, Asuma?" If it was a practical assessment of ninjutsu or taijutsu, they wouldn't be afraid at all. The problem was that they were really bad at theoretical knowledge. This was a bit of a bummer.
So, the two of them looked at Kurenai expectantly.
"..." Kurenai.
She sighed and said, "I really can't do anything about you two. Didn't you listen in class?"
"I didn't listen to the theoretical knowledge at all." Asuma.
"I've returned all the knowledge to the teacher." Seisuke.
"The teacher would cry if they heard that."
"Okay, okay. I'll find a way to help you two."
"Hooray!"
"Great. Leave the subsequent exams to us." Seisuke was confident that he could win in the subsequent battles.
According to his memory, there was a written test first, then a team battle in the second round, and finally a personal battle in the third round. As long as they passed the first written test, he didn't need to be afraid of the rest.
"Speaking of which, it's really tough for Kakashi to have to take the Chunin Exams again." Kakashi graduated at the age of five and was promoted to chunin at the age of six. Now he still needs to take the Chunin Exams again. This is a bit unfair.
However, the current Chunin Exams require three people to participate together. It's not as lenient as later. If he doesn't participate, Obito and Rin won't be able to participate. Unless they change teammates, they won't be able to take the Chunin Exams in their lifetime.
"That's true. But with Kakashi's ability, he can be promoted to jonin in a while."
This was a fact. One had to admit that Kakashi was a genius. Becoming a jonin was definitely not an easy task. One had to meet the standards in all aspects.
Kakashi had the strength to become a jonin.
This was probably what a genius was like!
"Ah, geniuses are so amazing. But I won't lose either. I'm sure I can become a chunin, then a jonin, and then the Hokage! I'll definitely do better than my dad!" Asuma said confidently.
No, you'll quarrel with your father when your rebellious period arrives.
"Yes, yes. First, become a chunin."
Kakashi became the Sixth Hokage. As for you... first, stay alive.
By the way, would the Cult of the Evil God they destroyed in the Land of Hot Water cultivate another Hidan?