Red sand dust

The third preliminary round, which was much longer than expected, was finally over. Moonlight Gale gathered the remaining candidates and lined them up.

Only about one-third of the original twenty-four candidates are left. This elimination rate is already relatively high.

Next, the Hokage Sandaime introduced the basic situation of the third test, and gave a month for all candidates to make targeted preparations.

The third test is not as random as the first two tests. It is an arena where genin candidates need to show their full strength to win.

At the same time, one month is also a buffer period for notifying leaders, daimyo and other dignitaries from various countries to watch the Chunin Examination.

After a few words of encouragement, it was time to draw lots for the third trial.

In the end, the candidates' numbers and matchups still did not surprise Daimaru.

From number one to number nine, they are Uzumaki Naruto, Hinata Neji, Gaara, Uchiha Sasuke, Kankuro, Aburame Shino, Temari, Yakushi Kabuto, and Daimaru.

"I'm the last one, really..."

In the matchup situation, Kabuto Yakushi replaced Dossin's number, while Daimaru took Nara Shikamaru's position.

The first one is the internal competition between Uzumaki Naruto and Hinata Neji in the Leaf Village, followed by Gaara and Uchiha Sasuke, Kankuro and Aburame Shino. As for Daimaru, he will nominally have to fight Yakushi Kabuto one more time. , the winner will compete with Temari for the top four.

But Kabuto Yakushi, the spy of the Sound Ninja Village, obviously would not waste his energy on the Chuunin Exam anymore.

From this point of view, if Uchiha Sasuke cannot arrive on time according to memory and the match with Gaara is postponed, the match between Temari and Daimaru will definitely be held in advance.

After the explanation, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen announced their disbandment, and Hatake Kakashi immediately left with Uchiha Sasuke.

The rest were also taken away by their respective teachers.

Only Daimaru silently went to the medical class in Konoha Village and quickly received treatment.

At least half of a month will be spent in a hospital bed or wheelchair.

That night, I was given a large dose of anesthetic. I don't know what kind of surgery the medical ninjas at Konoha Hospital performed on me. Anyway, when I woke up the next day, it was already broad daylight.

Standing by the window sill was a familiar figure, none other than Captain Yinfeng, whom he had not seen for several days.

Sensing Daimaru's movement, Nekaze turned around.

"Konoha ninjas are so powerful. I said you will probably wake up at this time. That's true!"

Daimaru struggled to sit up, his arms and legs seemed to be fixed by plaster splints, his whole body was tied with bandages, and his neck was supported by a brace.

"Am I okay? It looks serious. Will I miss the Chuunin exam in a month?"

"Don't worry, you will be able to barely move around in ten days, but whether you can return to your peak condition after a month depends on your personal physique, no one can say for sure, but..."

"I am also a puppet master after all. Even if my body is not very agile, I still have good fighting ability. The influence is there, but it is not decisive!"

Ten days are still affordable for Daimaru, which is much better than imagined.

"As long as you understand, besides..."

Yinfeng took out a huge scroll and handed it over.

"this……"

Daimaru smiled awkwardly, his hands and feet were inconvenient, and he really couldn't do these simple communication actions.

"Look at me, I'm confused!"

Nekaze chuckled and pushed a wheelchair in from the outside. Sitting on it was Daimaru's stand-in puppet, with the puppet Temari sitting gracefully on his shoulders as usual.

"Konoha Hospital is really considerate. They originally arranged for a female nurse to come and accompany her throughout the entire process, but I kicked her away."

"Kick her away? Captain Yinfeng, nurse sister is a man's romantic, what a pity!"

"I thought you didn't need those because you had puppets. Otherwise, I would go find them again..."

"forget it!"

I always feel that if I receive such attentive service, something bad will happen.

"Just think about it. Konohagakure also doesn't want candidates who advance to the third test to appear on crutches and embarrass the joint chuunin exam."

Daimaru smiled in understanding, moved his fingers slightly, and the chakra thread connected to the puppet on the side.

"The fruit on the table was brought by me, you can eat it with confidence!"

"Thank you Captain."

The puppet Temari picked up the fruit knife and peeled the apple meticulously. The stand-in puppet took the scroll, brought it to his eyes, spread it out a little, and several large characters appeared in front of Daimaru's eyes.

"The art of shadow clone!" 』

In an instant, Daimaru's heart became excited, he took a deep breath, and then calmly closed the scroll.

Don't think that this B-level auxiliary ninjutsu is really bad, it seems like a ninja can do it.

Gaara, Temari and Kankuro Daimaru don't know, but Daimaru has never seen a genin of Sunagakure Village who can use the shadow clone technique. The only chuunin who is familiar with him has never seen him use it, and most likely he doesn't know how to use it. .

"Is this for me?"

"Well! Senior Ma Ji talked about your exam process yesterday and asked me to take more care of you! Unfortunately, something happened yesterday and I didn't see you in the limelight!"

"I'll have a chance in the future! Anyway, thank you very much!"

"There are a few ninjutsu in there that I think will be very helpful for you! Time is limited, and I don't know how many you can master!"

Daimaru still doesn't know what kind of secret skills there are in the scroll. Just relying on the shadow clone technique, if he can learn it, his strength will be greatly improved.

"Besides, you are a smart guy. There are some things that I can't explain to you, but..."

Yinfeng said hesitantly,

"Don't die!"

In just a few days, Daimaru actually heard the same warning again.

"Well?"

Daimaru was stunned, then laughed and said,

"Don't worry, I'm most afraid of death. How can I be willing to die young if I haven't captured Temari's heart yet!"

"You guy, even though you are a fool, you are quite interesting!"

"Idiots are superfluous. I am called a wise man like a fool!"

"As you please."

Yinfeng sighed,

"Qianhe Yeme wanted to come see you not long ago, but I blocked him. He will probably come again later!"

"Don't worry, you won't be rude!"

"I have something to do later and I have to leave. In addition, the eliminated Sand Ninja candidates will return together early tomorrow morning!"

"Yeah, it's good to go home!"

"You...you do know something. Did Kankuro tell you...or was it Temari?"

"I don't know what you're talking about, captain, and I don't know everything. I only know what I need to know!"

Yinfeng's sharp eyes looked at Daimaru's smiling eyes, as if he wanted to discover something. After a moment, he waved his hand helplessly,

"Just take it as such and work hard!"

"I'm sorry I can't send you off!"

Daimaru controlled the stand-in doll and waved his hands exaggeratedly.