Naruto: The Reincarnation of Salamander Hanzo Chapter 220

Character name suggestions: (Yahiko), (Hanzō), (Omoru), (Mabui), (Hattori Shinji), (Namikaze Minato), (Sarutobi Hiruzen)

’s elimination was truly unexpected. In Hanzō’s opinion, it wasn’t that Yahiko was too weak, but that his opponent was too strong.

The ‘Black Lightning’ developed by the Third Raikage, as a trump card of the Cloud Ninja, couldn’t be underestimated. Yahiko’s loss due to it was understandable.

So, Hanzō’s focus shifted to the remaining three.

“For the next month, I will give you special training!” Hanzō gathered them and said, “Based on the temperament of those Leaf Village people, I can probably guess many of your opponents.”

“Nagato’s strength is the greatest, he will most likely face Omoru of the Cloud Ninja. And Konan, as an outrageously powerful aerial combatant, will probably face Mabui of the Cloud Ninja.”

“And that Stone Ninja will definitely encounter a ninja from the Aburame clan.”

“Both of them are insect users. If I haven’t misjudged, he is a ninja from the Kamizuru clan of the Stone Village. There’s a reason why that Akimichi clan ninja surrendered; his own companion is an insect user, so he naturally knows the horror of insect users.”

“Finally, there’s the match between Hattori Shinji and Namikaze Minato. You already exposed your weakness in the last battle. Next time, the opponent will definitely seize the opportunity to get close and won’t miss your reload time.”

“And coincidentally, Namikaze Minato’s characteristic is speed. Your bullets will definitely not hit him, let alone suppress him with firepower. Your win rate against him is less than thirty percent…”

Hattori Shinji’s eyes were filled with disappointment when he heard his win rate was less than thirty percent.

No other reason, Lord Hanzō’s words were absolutely correct. Since Lord Hanzō said less than thirty percent, his chances of winning were minuscule.

“Don’t worry!” Yahiko walked over and patted Shinji’s shoulder, saying, “Didn’t Lord Hanzō say there’s still thirty percent!”

“Presumably, this month will be your chance to turn thirty percent into a hundred percent.”

Clap, clap, clap…

Hanzō clapped a few times, then said to them, “Starting tomorrow, I will send out shadow clones to give you one-on-one special training.”

“Prepare yourselves well…”

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The Chunin Exam was still a month away from ending. Hanzō and high-ranking officials from other villages remained in the Leaf Village.

However, this time there was no need to worry about the village being ambushed. After all, all the top powers of the ninja world had come. Anyone who dared to ambush would incur public wrath, and no one was so blind.

A month, neither long nor short, would pass quickly. But for the promoted examinees, it was incredibly precious time…

At the Leaf Village’s Third Training Ground, Hanzō was training with the three Rain Ninjas. Everyone in the ninja world was well aware of his presence through their senses, and no one dared to spy on them.

However, there were things other than people…

Hanzō didn’t just choose the Third Training Ground randomly. After all, training here every day meant the news would spread, and that’s when the fish would bite…

Hanzō’s gaze casually swept over a large tree nearby, the sharp glint in his eyes subtly concealed.

“It seems they still couldn’t resist. The cursed seal on Nagato has been removed; they will most likely come back to retrieve the Rinnegan.”

“Madara is old now, so he probably won’t come. I won’t be able to look after them in the next exam, so they won’t miss such a good opportunity. However, the only one who can act is Black Zetsu.”

In Sage Mode’s perception, White Zetsu’s chakra was like a puff of smoke, instantly seen through.

However, Hanzō didn’t show much unusualness, continuing his teaching as usual, while the shadow clone in the dark kept a close watch on White Zetsu’s presence…

“Wind Style: Vacuum Sphere!”

Nagato held a swirling vortex in his hand, and the moment he threw it, it transformed into an expanding tornado, uprooting a large tree in front of him.

“Without exposing the Rinnegan’s abilities, engaging in battle with a Storm Release user is still very risky… Your talent has been exposed, and the Cloud Ninja won’t miss such an open opportunity to kill.”

“If you truly encounter a dangerous situation, I allow you to use the Rinnegan’s abilities!”

These words were not only for Nagato but also for that White Zetsu.

With the Rinnegan’s abilities, no matter how strong the ninjutsu or bloodline limit, even bloodline ultimate techniques were powerless against it. One of the Rinnegan’s abilities, the Preta Path, absorbs chakra, so unless it’s a taijutsu attack, all ninjutsu are useless.

As for taijutsu, the Asura Path gave Nagato’s body invincible strength. Even without exposing his mechanical enhancements, he had a significant boost, and the Deva Path amplified this advantage to the extreme.

Coupled with the Uzumaki clan’s bloodline, Nagato’s combat power at full throttle was completely unknown…

“I understand, Lord,” Nagato replied respectfully.

And Hanzō looked at the large pit in front of him and continued, “Storm Release is a bloodline limit composed of Lightning and Water chakra. Although Wind Release has a counter-effect on Lightning Release, its suppression on Storm Release might be greatly weakened.”

“However, Storm Release is ultimately dominated by the lightning attribute, and its drawbacks, even when weakened, are still present. You naturally possess all five chakra natures; this is your advantage, so make good use of it.”

Through the sunlight filtering through the leaves, Hanzō looked up. The sun was directly overhead.

“It’s already noon, time for a break!”

“Go back and eat first; the remaining training will be completed in the afternoon.”

Hanzō slowly left with Nagato and the others.

It wasn’t until his figure disappeared into the distance, and his chakra and presence could no longer be sensed, that a strange noise came from the dense tree.

A White Zetsu ‘grew’ out of the tree trunk, its entire body seemingly fused with the tree.

“I didn’t expect Nagato to have already mastered the Rinnegan’s abilities.”

“But Hanzō won’t let him use it. Is he worried about attracting targeting from other countries?”

As he spoke, his body sank deep into the soil, quickly disappearing without a trace.

A moment later, Hanzō’s shadow clone suddenly emerged from another tree. He opened a Byakugan, tracking White Zetsu’s underground route, then cautiously followed…

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“Nagato has mastered the Rinnegan’s power? Are you sure!”

Back at the inn, White Zetsu relayed Hanzō’s words and his own thoughts, causing Madara to fall into contemplation…

“I need to determine to what extent he has developed the Rinnegan; this concerns my plan.”

“Unfortunately, Black Zetsu is monitoring Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others. Among the other White Zetsus, few are intelligent enough and unsuitable for surveillance.”

“Lord Madara, there’s still one more exam!” White Zetsu said, “As long as Nagato’s opponent pushes him to a desperate situation in the next exam, everything will become clear.”

Madara looked up at this White Zetsu. He had never thought that there were intelligent ones among the White Zetsus.

“Go find those examinees. Possess them if possible; if not, plant spores on them.”

“Without using the Rinnegan, Nagato’s main advantage is the massive chakra of the Uzumaki clan. You will attach yourselves to them and observe, then secretly provide them with chakra when they fight Nagato.”

“Go!”