'W-Wait!'
'Th-This... what's going on...?'
'How is it possible?!'
At this moment,
Everyone, including Temari and Kankuro, was completely frozen in place.
Their train of thought was completely interrupted.
No one could have imagined,
Just as they were preparing to go and probe, this guy... actually took the initiative to approach and speak to them!
And it seemed, with his first words, he directly revealed his identity!
At this moment,
Almost everyone couldn't help but hold their breath, their hands and feet turning cold.
'Could it be...'
'This guy simply isn't worried about his identity being exposed...?!'
Thinking this,
Their expressions suddenly showed some shock.
And at this moment,
Temari and Kankuro, upon hearing Kyo's words, were naturally equally shocked!
Although the two of them, unlike the others, hadn't witnessed firsthand the battle of that golden-eyed youth in Sunagakure back then,
They had grown up in Sunagakure, and all the teachings they received told them-
This person was a terrifying existence, like a demon!
And just now, the moment Kyo approached them, they immediately felt that powerful sense of pressure!
This feeling...
Could definitely not be just an ordinary Amegakure's Shinobi!
That is to say, he hadn't just spoken those words as a Amegakure's Shinobi just now,
But as... himself!
Thinking this, after being frozen for a long time, Temari slightly gritted her teeth, her expression somewhat ugly as she reluctantly spoke:
"It... it really is you..."
"You... aren't you afraid... that your disguise... will be discovered by Konoha?!"
As soon as these words were spoken,
Kyo slightly raised his eyes and said very casually:
"Disguise?"
"What disguise am I wearing?"
"I'm just an ordinary Amegakure teacher, bringing students to participate in the Chunin Exams. Is there a problem?"
"..."
"..."
As soon as these words were spoken, instantly, Temari was directly dumbfounded.
And behind her, the corners of several Sunagakure's Shinobi's mouths couldn't help but twitch.
'An ordinary Amegakure teacher?'
'An ordinary teacher whose strength is enough to oneshot the Kazekage and the One-Tail Shukaku?'
'This...'
The Sunagakure's Shinobi's faces immediately turned pale.
And at this moment,
Kyo directly withdrew his gaze, his expression calm, and said blandly:
"However, come to think of it,"
"If you plan to leak information about me, that's fine too."
"I wouldn't mind going to your village for some tea after the Chunin Exams."
"...?!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the Sunagakure's group changed drastically, utterly horrified!
'Wh-What?!'
'Coming to Sunagakure... for tea???'
However,
Before they could think further,
Kyo had already stepped forward and leisurely walked away directly.
Leaving behind only the completely frozen Sunagakure's group.
After a long while,
Kankuro beside him stiffly turned his head, his expression grave as he looked at Temari, and gritted his teeth, saying:
"No good..."
"Temari, this man... is far too dangerous!"
"We must immediately return and properly discuss a countermeasure with father..."
Kankuro's gaze was extremely heavy.
He began to realize that their plan for this Chunin Exam... might not be so easy to complete.
Hearing this, Temari could only somberly agree.
Since the opponent's identity was basically confirmed,
Then...
This was no longer something at their level that could interfere!
A moment later,
The group of Sunagakure's Shinobi hurriedly left.
...
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Kabuto, watching from the shadows, saw this scene and felt a strange feeling in his heart.
Due to being too far away from the group just now, he hadn't heard what they discussed.
So, upon seeing the Sunagakure's group's expressions change, he became puzzled.
'Could it be... they've already confirmed his identity?'
However, just as Kabuto was pondering this,
Suddenly,
He heard a familiar yet unfamiliar voice from behind-
"Yo,"
"Isn't this Yakushi Kabuto?"
"I haven't seen you in a few years, and you've gotten this weak?"
"-?!"
As soon as these words came out, Kabuto instantly felt a chill down his back!
The next moment, his pupils contracted sharply, his expression drastically changing as he looked behind him.
There, by the wall over there,
A brown-haired youth wearing a Amegakure's uniform, with a black sword at his waist, stood there with a slight smile, his golden eyes flickering faintly.
"!!"
Seeing these familiar pupils, in an instant, Kabuto's heart clenched sharply!
His previous thoughts were completely interrupted!
'N-No... that's right!'
'Those captivating golden eyes…!'
'It's definitely him!'
'Although his aura was completely different now, there was no mistake!'
Realizing this, Kabuto immediately held his breath, hurriedly lowered his head, and hastily explained in a low voice:
"S-Sorry!!"
"I... I wasn't monitoring your movements, I j-just..."
"Just confirming my identity, right?"
Before Kabuto could finish his words, Kyo casually interrupted him.
"Uh... that's right."
Kabuto nodded honestly, and then a very forced smile immediately appeared on his face as he said:
"T-Truly worthy of Kyo-sama,"
"Even with me observing from the shadows while completely concealing my aura, I couldn't escape your True Eye of the King."
"And to be able to appear behind me so unexpectedly..."
"..."
Kabuto spoke in his usual tone.
Hearing this, Kyo simply rolled his eyes and said:
"Stop with the flattery."
"Spit it out. What did Orochimaru send you here for?"
"..."
Kabuto was momentarily stunned, not expecting Kyo to be so direct.
And, for some reason, he seemed to already know that Orochimaru had infiltrated Konoha Village as well...
After pondering for a moment, Kabuto slightly lowered his eyes and said:
"To be honest,"
"Regarding this Chunin Exam, Orochimaru-sama has a certain plan he wants to carry out."
"However, after sensing that you were also present..."
"We inevitably have some concerns."
"So, he wanted me to ask you, this time you came to Konoha, is there some action you intend to carry out...?"
As his words faded,
Kyo slightly raised an eyebrow.
'So that's it.'
'Orochimaru seems afraid that my appearance might disrupt his Konoha Crushing Plan...'
Thinking this,
Kyo expressionlessly shook his head and casually said:
"I have no action."
"I just happened to come to Konoha for a stroll."
"...Huh?"
As soon as the words were spoken, the expression on Kabuto's face froze for a moment.
'A stroll...?'
'From Amegakure in the Land of Rain to Konoha in the Land of Fire???'
'Is he crazy...'
Kabuto smiled wryly inwardly, then raised his head and said:
"Kyo-sama,"
"You really do have a knack for joking, as always."
"However, may I interpret your words as meaning... you will not interfere with Orochimaru-sama's plan...?"
Kabuto probed very carefully.
Kyo slightly raised his gaze, his expression completely calm, and said blandly:
"You can think of it that way."
He indeed didn't plan to interfere too much.
After all, this time, the system's main mission was only to participate in the major incident.
And now he had an open and legitimate identity, so there's no need to sneak around doing any small maneuvers.
Hearing Kyo's answer, Kabuto's eyes immediately lit up,
Then, a smile appeared on his face as he slightly lowered his head and said:
"I understand."
"I will faithfully convey your words to Orochimaru-sama."
"Then, there is just one final matter I need to confirm with you-"
"Regarding the agreement you made with us a few years ago, the 'fifteen forbidden techniques', I wonder if... it is still in effect now?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Kyo was momentarily stunned.
Then,
He immediately recalled the system's side mission-
[Cumulatively collect any fifteen forbidden techniques (0/15), incomplete, will receive EX - Special Reward!]
Due to the long time,
Kyo had almost forgotten that he had tasked Orochimaru with collecting these back then.
Thinking carefully,
The completion reward for this mission is a rare EX level!
Of course, he couldn't miss it!
Thinking this,
Kyo immediately curled his lips into a smile and chuckled lightly with a pleasant mood:
"Of course it's still in effect."
"As long as you pay the price of fifteen forbidden techniques, as I said back then, you can officially become a member of Las Noches."
"I will also fulfill my promise and provide you with certain necessary assistance at crucial moments."
"-!!"
As soon as these words were spoken,
Kabuto's eyes instantly lit up, and his heart was filled with wild joy!
'It really is still possible!'
'Orochimaru-sama's efforts in collecting forbidden techniques over these years have indeed not been in vain!'
Thinking this,
Kabuto immediately lowered his head and smiled, saying:
"Excellent!"
"I will immediately inform Orochimaru-sama of this news!"
"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, by tomorrow... no, tonight, after tonight, we will be able to present you with the fifteen forbidden techniques!"
Kabuto said confidently, his smile rich.
"Okay."
Kyo also smiled and nodded,
Then he leisurely turned around, waved his hand, and said blandly:
"Then I'll wait for your good news."
"And by the way..."
"Welcome in advance to your joining."
"-Yes!"