Chapter 623: Fame Explodes!

Chapter 623: Fame Explodes!

"Is it true that Fujin defeated Orochimaru?"

Anko's voice wasn't soft. Most of the Anbu and other ninjas who had helped extinguish the fire heard it and paid attention to Renjiro. Even though they had already heard it, they were still in disbelief. Knowing Renjiro's reputation and the fact that Fujin was his student, they wanted to hear it from him.

To their surprise, Renjiro nodded and said, "That's true. Fujin defeated Orochimaru and forced him to escape using the Reverse Summoning jutsu."

A stunned silence appeared in the burnt forest. For a few seconds, no one said anything. Due to the fire, all birds and animals had escaped or died. So, other than the breeze, no sound could be heard. Hoka looked at everyone and wondered, 'Why are they so suspicious? Is it really so hard to believe? Also, why is everyone silent?'

Among the ones present there, Hoka was the youngest at just 16 years old. He hadn't seen the horrors of the Great Ninja Wars. Nor did he know how terrifying Orochimaru was. So, he couldn't understand their emotions. However, Renjiro could clearly understand what was going through their heads. A smile appeared on his face.

"Oh my god! I still can't believe it! This means that all those rumors were true!"

"This is such amazing news! We have a ninja who could force that fucking traitor to escape!"

"Hell yeah! Since he defeated Orochimaru, Suzuki Fujin is definitely a rank S ninja! We have another rank S ninja!"

"Forget rank S, he defeated Orochimaru, the Sannin! Fujin should be extremely strong even among the rank S ninjas! He is at least in the same league as Lord Jiraiya and Lady Tsunade!"

"He might be even stronger! Even if he isn't, don't forget that he is only 16 years old! He'll keep getting stronger!"

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Hoka looked dumbfounded as the silence was broken by the excitement coursing through the experienced ninjas in front of him! Even the feared and disciplined Anbu ninjas weren't an exception. They were celebrating like ordinary citizens!

Hoka looked at Renjiro in confusion and asked, "Sensei, why are they so happy? And why are you smiling like this?"

Renjiro explained without looking at him, "For every village, a rank S ninja is someone who they could rely on to protect the village. As long as a rank S ninja exists, they wouldn't worry about their safety.

If something happens to Lord Hokage, we will have another leader available to take charge. And on the battlefield, a rank S ninja can take command of entire armies. They can roam on the battlefield with no fear of being killed.

Hence, it is a joyous occasion whenever we get a new rank S ninja.

Orochimaru became a rank S ninja over two decades ago. He was trained by none other than Lord Third. By defeating him, Fujin has established that he is one of the stronger rank S ninjas. Just like Lord Hokage and the Sannins, he is now someone who'll deter the other villages from daring to start a war against us.

If they dare to do so without considering his threat, he'll cut down through their ranks and turn the battle in a day or two. Even if they make a plan for him, they'll be forced to move forces away from elsewhere. That will save the lives of a few hundred Konoha ninjas. So, it would be weird if they weren't so happy and excited."

Hoka was surprised. He looked at the joyous ninjas again and said, "I didn't think that it'd be such a huge deal. Now I understand."

He chuckled and said, "It looks like Fujin is a big shot now, haha."

Everyone looked at Hiruzen's clone curiously, wondering what this meeting was about. Seeing that everyone had appeared, Hiruzen's clone said without getting up from his chair, "An unforeseen situation happened during the second stage of the Chunin exam."

Many sensei became nervous on hearing that. The one who was the most nervous was none other than Baki. He thought, 'Shit! Don't tell me that they caught wind of our plans and dealt with the children of Lord Kazekage! We can't lose any of them!'

Hiruzen paused for a few seconds to make everyone as nervous as he could. He especially paid special attention to Baki's reactions. He continued, "Orochimaru, the rogue Sannin, infiltrated the training ground 44."

Baki relaxed internally on hearing that. However, his expression showed that he had become even more nervous. Everyone else, apart from Orochimaru's clone who had disguised as the sensei of Oto Genins, was nervous as well. After all, they weren't confident in dealing with Orochimaru. What could their young students do?

Hiruzen's clone continued, "Thankfully, before he could harm anyone, he was intercepted by the proctor of the second round, Suzuki Fujin. After an intense fight, Fujin injured Orochimaru, broke his Sword of Kusanagi and forced him to escape. None of the Genins were harmed. The exam will continue as usual."

Baki's eyes widened involuntarily. He shouted in his head, 'Suzuki Fujin defeated Orochimaru? That's impossible! How could that happen?'

Immediately, Baki felt like someone was looking at him. He cursed, 'Shit!' Baki quickly took control of his emotions.

Others weren't able to control their mouths like him. A few exclaimed loudly.

"How can that happen?"

"No way!"

"Is that true?"

They quickly controlled their emotions. After all, they were in front of the Hokage. Even Kakashi, Guy, Asuma and Kurenai were shocked and left speechless.

Elsewhere in Konoha, the clones sent by ninjas reached their respective clans and quickly rushed to their clan leaders, forcing them to stop whatever they were doing.

With a visible bump on his head, Shikaku walked with an annoyed expression and asked, "What was so important that you made my wife wake me up?"

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