Naruto: I'm Nine-Tails and My Host is Kushina

After hearing Fugaku's words, everyone suppressed their laughter.

Well, unless you really couldn't help it.

How wonderful.

There were once ancient sages who uttered truth after drinking. And now there was Fugaku—the true "filial son" after drinking.

No wonder he could produce a son with such a twisted sense of duty like Itachi.

Fugaku could write a book.

The title? "My Patriarch Father."

Guaranteed to be a bigger hit than Jiraiya's "Make-Out Paradise."

When several Uchiha clan members arrived to escort Fugaku back home, they were met with resistance.

Fugaku, drunk out of his mind, waved them off stubbornly.

"No! I want to stay here! Stay with Minato! If I have to go back, I want Minato to come with me!"

Minato, ever the gentleman, could only sigh and take responsibility for getting Fugaku home. It was going to be a long night.

A few days later, the Chūnin Exams officially began.

This time, there was only one test, and the location was the Forest of Death.

The task was simple: enter the Forest of Death and reach the central tower.

But the path was littered with obstacles.

There were numerous traps, as well as Konoha Chūnin and even Jōnin-level Shadow Clones acting as opponents.

Each team consisted of three members.

Forming alliances with other teams was strictly forbidden—violators would be immediately disqualified.

A ninja's true worth lay in their ability.

This exam was designed to test exactly that.

There were no written tests, no theoretical knowledge assessments—only skill, instinct, and survival.

A ninja's ultimate goal was to fight on the battlefield and eliminate threats.

With the scars of the Second Shinobi War still fresh, Konoha was in dire need of strong shinobi to shape the village's future.

The lack of a written exam was a godsend for Kushina Uzumaki.

Kushina, along with Uchiha Mikoto and Hyūga Hikari, were itching to get started.

"Mikoto, Hikari, let's reach the tower first, alright?"

Mikoto and Hikari both rolled their eyes at Kushina's boundless energy.

Unlike her, they didn't have the stamina of a berserker. Both of them shook their heads.

The proctor of the Chūnin Exams this time was Hatake Sakumo. Standing beside him was a small child wearing a mask.

His son, Hatake Kakashi.

Kakashi was barely three years old, yet Sakumo took him everywhere like a dedicated babysitter whenever he wasn't on a mission.

Sakumo's voice rang out across the crowd.

"You all know the rules of the exam. The test begins now!"

The gates to the Forest of Death swung open, and the candidates flooded in.

This Chūnin Exam included several prominent figures.

Besides Kushina's team, there was the Ino-Shika-Chō trio—Inoichi Yamanaka, Shikaku Nara, and Chōza Akimichi—as well as Hyūga Hizashi, Inuzuka Tsume, and a few others.

Fifteen teams. Forty-five participants in total.

The oldest contestant? A Genin in his forties.

The infamous "Eternal Genin."

As the students disappeared into the Forest of Death, Hatake Sakumo let out a breath.

"Chūnin Exams... I hope they all make it through."

While the Chūnin and Jōnin Shadow Clones wouldn't kill any examinees, the forest itself was an unforgiving predator.

Wild beasts, deadly traps—death was a real possibility.

This was the ninja world. Only the strong survived.

If this were an official Chūnin Exam with other villages participating, the risks would be even greater. But given the current circumstances, this was Konoha's best option.

Not long after stepping into the Forest of Death, Kushina, Mikoto, and Hikari encountered a giant snake.

The creature slithered forward, hunger gleaming in its reptilian eyes. Its jaws widened as it lunged toward them.

Kushina clicked her tongue.

"Ugh! Gross! Mikoto, roast it!"

Mikoto sighed. "Kushina, you're the worst commander ever."

Still, she moved without hesitation.

"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Technique!"

A searing wave of fire erupted, engulfing the snake in an inferno. Flames spread across the trees, filling the air with the scent of roasted meat.

The giant snake barely had time to let out a final screech before it collapsed, charred and motionless.

Kushina grinned, tearing off a chunk of cooked meat.

"Not bad! Snake meat actually tastes pretty good."

After refueling, the trio continued toward the central tower at full speed.

Meanwhile, in another part of the forest, the Ino-Shika-Chō team encountered an unexpected obstacle.

Uchiha Fugaku's Shadow Clone.

The clone blocked their path, an amused smirk tugging at its lips.

"Inoichi, Shikaku, Chōza… if you want to pass, you'll have to prove you're strong enough."

Shikaku sighed.

"Great. Just my luck."

Though it was only a Shadow Clone, Fugaku was still an Uchiha. His strength wasn't something to take lightly.

His Sharingan activated, red eyes spinning with three tomoe.

At this point, no one in the Uchiha clan had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan. The only one known to have done so was Madara Uchiha himself, and the method to awaken it remained a mystery.

Fugaku wasn't the clan leader yet. With his father having died in the war, the Uchiha clan was currently led by a council of elders.

"Shadow Imitation Technique!"

Chōza barreled forward like a human wrecking ball, while Shikaku's shadow shot toward Fugaku's clone.

Yamanaka Inoichi stood at the ready, prepared to use his Mind Transfer Technique at the perfect moment.

The battle began in earnest.

In the central tower of the Death Forest, a sigh echoed through the hall.

"What? No one's arrived yet?"

Kushina, Mikoto, and Hikari stood in the empty hall, looking around in disbelief.

Back in the surveillance room, a Chūnin rushed toward Hatake Sakumo in a panic.

"Sakumo-sama! A new record has been set!"

Sakumo raised an eyebrow.

"What, someone already reached the central tower?"

"Yes, sir! It only took them one hour and four seconds! This is the fastest time ever recorded in the Chūnin Exams!"

Sakumo blinked.

Then, the corners of his lips twitched.

That was way too fast.

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