Chapter 45 : Forest of Death
Haruto took Sasuke and Naruto carefully through the jungle. Although most candidates likely wouldn't dare to provoke them, those who did would definitely not be ordinary. Caution was necessary.
Suddenly, Naruto's expression changed and he stopped.
Haruto and Sasuke asked nervously at the same time: "What's wrong, Naruto?"
Naruto replied with a sheepish grin: "I have to go to the bathroom."
Haruto and Sasuke shouted in exasperation: "Naruto! Can you not be so dramatic?!"
Naruto smiled, turned around, and began unbuckling his belt. Just then, a strong gust of wind blew through—Naruto was knocked flat to the ground.
"Ahhh!" he cried.
Ignoring Naruto's miserable state, Haruto and Sasuke tensed up immediately. As the dust settled, a tall woman stepped forward slowly.
Haruto muttered sarcastically: "Why does everyone have to make such a dramatic entrance? Do you die if you don't show off?"
The woman—Orochimaru in disguise—smiled wickedly, exuding oppressive Kage-level chakra.
Feeling the pressure from the opposite side, Sasuke broke into a cold sweat. "So strong..." he thought. "Even stronger than Haruto's aura..."