Chapter 255: Arrival of the Candidates

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Moreover, with their naturally tough bodies, their attacks are relentless. The impact generated in such situations is imaginable. 

Among the first batch of arrivals, although they are all strong, aside from a few individuals, most are only at the level of Jōnin.

In the eyes of the current Snow Bear clan, Jōnin are nothing to look about. Moreover, even in the past, not just anyone could provoke the Snow Bear clan. 

Even ninja demi-gods and Kage level individuals like Hanzo and Orochimaru were patiently waiting?

Are these "ordinary people" coming forward because they're bored of their lives? 

That's right, among the first group to arrive at the Land of the North Pole are Hanzo and Orochimaru. 

If they hadn't wanted to observe these "opponents," with their abilities, they could have reached the Land of the North Pole in just a few days.

Despite their delays, the two were still the first to set foot on the island of Ogami. 

Upon arrival, they were intercepted by Yahiko, Konan, and Obito stationed at the periphery of the island.

To be honest, they were all acquaintances. Hanzo had a good relationship with the Akatsuki, and Orochimaru was originally from the Hidden Leaf Village. 

After Minato took office, he even revoked Orochimaru's status as a missing-nin. 

After all, Minato couldn't overlook the darkness that was lurking in the shadows.

But it was Orochimaru's unwillingness to return to Konoha. For Orochimaru, it didn't matter where he was as long as he could continue his research. 

In such circumstances, if possible, the four wanted to just let them in. However, unfortunately, Asahi did not allow such things to happen. 

Therefore, although Hanzo and Orochimaru were acquaintances, they were still arranged to stay in one of the many small wooden houses on the edge of the island.

However, because both were seniors, Yahiko, Konan, and Obito were all very polite to them. 

They even specially arranged for them to stay in the innermost house.

After all, the closer to the center of the island, where Asahi was practicing, the more abundant the natural energy in the air. 

Although the two couldn't use natural energy for training, living in such a place was also beneficial for their bodies.

Both Hanzo and Orochimaru naturally could feel the difference in the air, and Orochimaru, who had researched natural energy, even had a gleam in his eyes. 

Moreover, the two could understand and accept the rules of Ogami. So, after thanking each other, they also accepted this goodwill. 

As for the grievances between them before, when they met again, they just smiled lightly, letting go of everything that happened in the past.

However, they didn't intend to have a long conversation. Because here, they could also be considered competitors. 

Since the day they arrived, they had been calmly staying in their own small wooden houses, practicing and recuperating.

Apart from spending a little time each day to watch the battles of the Snow Bear clan, their lives were frighteningly regular. 

But today was different because the immense pressure of the Ten-Tails directly alarmed everyone on the island.

Rushing out of their houses, everyone's eyes were filled with shock, fear, and confusion as they looked at the immense Ten-Tails. 

They didn't know what the Ten-Tails was, but the immense pressure and the genuine feeling of fear couldn't be mistaken.

However, there was one exception, and that was the scientist of the ninja world—Orochimaru. 

As a research fanatic, whether it was Tailed Beasts or Sharingan, he had studied them. 

While perusing some materials, he had come across a mythical legend.

That legend told the story of the Rabbit Goddess and the Ten-Tails. While the world knew of the Nine-Tailed Beasts, the so-called Ten-Tails was unheard of. 

So, those who knew of this legend believed that both the Ten-Tails and the Rabbit Goddess were fictional, fabricated beings.

Even Orochimaru had previously believed this, but now it seemed that wasn't the case. 

Because this terrifying creature that suddenly appeared was too similar to the Ten-Tails described in that legend.

Moreover, Orochimaru could sense the presence of Tailed Beasts from the massive creature's body. And not just one Tailed Beast. 

"Is this the Ten-Tails? Does that mean the Rabbit Goddess also exists? And what's the connection between them and Ogami?" 

Orochimaru murmured softly in his heart. 

He felt that this world was becoming more interesting, with countless pieces of knowledge and unknown mysteries waiting for him to unravel.

With a firmer resolve in his heart, Orochimaru glanced in the direction where the Ten-Tails had disappeared and then headed back to his own house. 

Seeing that the commotion had died down, Yahiko and the others didn't bother to explain and naturally dispersed as well.

There was less than two months left, and any improvement in strength meant an extra chance. 

Not for anything else, but for those powerful summons, they had made up their minds about Ogami.

As for the village's orders, they could be put on hold for now. 

After all, the village hadn't said anything about them not being allowed to contract summons from Ogami, right? 

The scenery around Ogami Island was indeed beautiful, but not a single person had the mind to appreciate it.

Because in this tense atmosphere, everyone was diligently improving themselves. 

Even those ordinary people who arrived later, unable to practice chakra, were working hard to train their bodies.

Though the progress was minimal, even a tiny bit was good. And so, two months quickly passed. 

With the arrival of the last person, except for the guardians of the Roran, Sakumo Hatake and Sara, everyone from Ogami appeared before the successful candidates who had reached Ogami. 

Looking at the sea of people, Yahiko, chosen by everyone to represent them, took a deep breath, then circulated chakra to raise his voice:

"Everyone, I am Yahiko, leader of the Akatsuki organization, and also a disciple of Ogami, under the guidance of our master, Asahi."

"First of all, congratulations to all of you for passing the first test of Ogami. I believe that regardless of your reasons for coming here, your goal is the same—to join Ogami."

"However, I regret to inform you all that crossing the Sea does not guarantee entry into Ogami." 

"Next, you will face even more severe trials. And I can assure you all that the upcoming tests will be even more rigorous."

"Because, in every entrance ceremony of Ogami, only one hundred people will be recruited into Ogami." 

"But you can rest assured that the next tests are not heavily dependent on your strength level. So, all of you are on the same starting line." 

"Even if you are just an ordinary person without any strength, you still have the opportunity to join Ogami."

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