Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 72: Transition before the Omen

"The Chunin Exam? I didn't expect it to be held this year? If it's next year, it would be perfect. But this year, let's not talk about the others, even Menma, Sasuke and the others are still too young..."

In the queue, Iruka also shook his head slightly and thought in his heart.

In fact, when Sarutobi Hiruzen finished speaking, none of the Chunins who had just led the team this year spoke. They were very clear about their own affairs. The teams led by these Chunins were almost all ordinary people. In the nearly six months since graduation, they had been carrying out D-level and C-level tasks. Only a few teams had just started, and it was still too early for them to take part in the Chunin exam.

Therefore, none of these Chunins spoke.

Iruka also showed a look of 'as expected' on his face.

Just when Iruka thought that this meeting would end here.

"I, Hatake Kakashi, recommend the four members of the team, Uzumaki Menma, Namikaze Naruto, Uchiha Sasuke, and Haruno Sakura, to participate in this Chunin Exam in the name of Jōnin."

"I, Asuma Sarutobi, recommend you as a jonin..."

"I am Yuhi Kurenai..."

Just like in the original book.

Kakashi, Asuma, and Kurenai Yuhi successively recommended the newly graduated Genin in their own teams to participate in this Chunin Exam.

"All three of you recommended your subordinates?"

'They all seem to have just graduated?'

"Is this just a dispute of pride?"

"That shouldn't be the case, right?"

'I still don't think it's very reliable.'

'Maybe this is genius?'

The other Chunins in the following position also showed a hint of surprise and frequently communicated with each other with their eye contact.

Iruka's face changed as he stepped out and said to Sarutobi Hiruzen who was sitting on the main seat in a respectful but hurried tone: "Hokage, please forgive me for being blunt, but I think it is not appropriate to let the Genin who just graduated half a year ago take part in the Chunin Exam. Please consider this."

Even though Iruka knew that his words might offend the three jonin who had just recommended his subordinates, as a teacher at the ninja school, Iruka felt that he had an obligation to stand up at this time. He couldn't really let these children take unnecessary risks, right?
"Iruka-san, Naruto and Menma are no longer your students, but official Konoha ninjas. And you probably don't know how much they have grown over the past six months, right? As the captain of Team 7, I know their current strengths very well. They are fully qualified to take part in this Chunin Exam!"

Before Sarutobi Hiruzen could say anything.

Kakashi turned around and looked at Iruka, and said with a serious expression.

"But!"

But Iruka obviously didn't believe Kakashi's words, and subconsciously felt that Kakashi and others were forcing things to happen, and was about to say something.

"Okay, Iruka, just as Kakashi said, Menma, Naruto and the others are now official Konoha ninjas. They are eligible to participate in this Chunin Exam. This is also a very good training for them, and the recommendation of the Jonin is also a kind of recognition."

Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand, interrupted Iruka, and spoke slowly.

Iruka still had the courage to refute what Kakashi and others said, but when Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke.

Even if Iruka had a thousand words to say, he could only keep them in his heart.

After his expression did not change, he sighed silently in his heart, and could only step back and lower his head and replied: "Yes, Hokage-sama."

"Well, the list of participants for this competition has been finalized. There can't be any mistakes in the subsequent preparations. Do you understand?!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen leaned forward slightly and spoke with a solemn look.

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

The ninjas below also responded in a deep voice at the same time.

After that, Sarutobi Hiruzen explained some other issues and announced the disbandment.

Chunin exam.

This is already one of the major affairs of a ninja village.

In peacetime, the most direct means of competition among ninja villages in various countries is the Chunin Exam. Through such a joint assessment, they can demonstrate the strength of their own ninja village and win more mission shares for their own village.

This is a major matter that really concerns the interests of the ninja village.

As the Kage of a village, Sarutobi Hiruzen naturally needs the focus of attention. Even though most of the things can be handed over to his subordinates, there are still some necessary matters that need to be reviewed and handled by Sarutobi Hiruzen himself.

For example, it has been confirmed that the Kazekage of the Sand Village, as well as the daimyos of the Fire Country, the Wind Country, and some surrounding countries will come to Konohagakure to watch the final stage of the competition. These people will need to be received by Sarutobi Hiruzen in person.

And that was when a meeting was just being held in the Hokage Building.

Menma, who had finally gotten some time off, headed towards the largest commercial street in the Hidden Leaf Village.

After completely solving the financial worries in the previous period of time.

Menma was planning to buy himself a new set of equipment.

It does not only refer to ninja tools.

It also refers to one's own clothing.

Before, he had always been wearing clothes that were almost the same as Naruto in the original work, so it certainly couldn't be considered ugly.

But no matter how I look at it, it seems so tacky.

Therefore, Menma took some time to draw a few simple drawings of the costumes, and made some changes based on the Fire Cloud Robe of the Akatsuki organization, removing the high collar and the Fire Cloud part, and modifying it into a coat with middle-split sleeves.

Wear it with a dark ninja outfit and slim-fit trousers.

I took it directly to the largest clothing store in Konohagakure Village to have it custom-made.

Order a few sets of red and black, white and blue, and red and white.

Today is the day I was notified to pick up the goods.

After arriving at the store and seeing the finished product, Menma was already very satisfied. He changed into the red and black outfit in the dressing room.

Looking at myself in the giant floor-to-ceiling mirror.

The corners of Menma's mouth also slightly raised up into a beautiful arc.

Even the shop assistant sitting behind him had his eyes subconsciously brightened.

Menma has a very good appearance, with a face somewhat similar to Minato's. Now with this outfit, he looks like a beautiful boy.

But it was only for a second.

The clerk lowered his eyes again.

Menma's image in the eyes of the people of Konohagakure Village has not changed at all. It's just because of the forehead protector on Menma's forehead that these people have to suppress their emotions in public.

Menma doesn't care about these people's opinions and feelings.

After inspecting several other sets of clothing and finding that they met my requirements.

Mian Ma paid the balance and leisurely left the clothing store.

(End of this chapter)