Naruto: Uchiha Youngjo's Konoha Spring

Chapter 143: Confrontation at the Entrance of Iwagakure Village

After a period of training, Naruto gradually imprinted this footwork into his muscle memory while being beaten.

After learning the basic footwork, Naruto defeated Sasuke for the first time in a classroom sparring match.

This is also normal. The reason why Naruto lost to Sasuke before was largely because Sasuke was too agile and even ten clones couldn't catch him.

But once Naruto can catch up with Sasuke, his abnormal body that is resistant to beatings will come in handy. The percentage of damage caused by Sasuke punching him ten times and Naruto punching Sasuke ten times cannot be compared at all.

In that sparring match, the two of them were basically entangled in each other and punching each other. If Iruka hadn't pulled them apart, Sasuke would have suffered a great loss with his stubborn personality.

Of course, this is also because the ninja school's competitions prohibit the use of high-destructive ninjutsu. Otherwise, Sasuke's simplified version of Chidori, which he has already mastered, would be enough to give Naruto a hard time.

While the three disciples were training intensively, the Genin in the guard team were also busy. After a rigorous selection by Shisui, four Genin were finally selected. Together with two members of the Uchiha clan who had just graduated from the Ninja School last year, they formed two teams of three.

The talents of these people are outstanding among ordinary people. If they can have a little luck in the future, it will not be a problem for them to reach the level of Seiichi Nagai.

The two selected Uchiha clan Genin were somewhat mediocre in talent by the Uchiha clan's standards.

One of them only opened a single magatama, and the other hadn't even opened the Sharingan, but their basic ninjutsu skills were very solid, reaching the level of Chunin. They awakened the single magatama Uchiha Xinyue, and their attainments in illusion techniques even surpassed the clan leader Uchiha Tokou.

After hearing that this Chunin Exam was related to the reputation of their respected Hokage, these selected Genin trained extremely hard.

Three weeks later, the group also embarked on a journey to the Iwagakure Village.

Naruto was leaving the village for the first time, so everything he saw was new to him. He kept sticking his head out of the carriage and looking at everything outside.

Although Sasuke and Neji were also very excited, they still maintained the most basic manners as they had received a prestigious education since childhood.

A week passed in the blink of an eye. After Naruto's initial excitement wore off, he soon felt bored traveling in a carriage. Fortunately, just before he vomited on the ride, the Hokage's procession was about to arrive at the Iwagakure Village.

Before arriving at Iwagakure, Uchiha Tokugaku changed into the formal Hokage dress of a long robe and a bamboo hat in the carriage, and Naruto and the other two were also arranged by Uchiha Tokugaku to change into dresses embroidered with the emblems of the Uzumaki, Uchiha, and Hyuga clans respectively.

This time, the three of them visited the Iwagakure Village not only as his disciples of Uchiha Doukou, but also as the young patriarchs of the three major ninja clans of Konoha.

Naruto calmed down after changing his clothes. He had worn this set of clothes before and was also told by Uchiha Tokou that by wearing this set of clothes, his words and actions would represent the Uzumaki clan.

When the group arrived, the Iwagakure welcoming team was already waiting at the village gate. Ohnoki was also dressed in the most formal suit, and beside him, the senior officials of the Iwagakure village stood on his left and right.

The carriage stopped beside the red carpet, the door slowly opened, Uchiha Douguang got out slowly, and walked on the red carpet to Ohnoki.

Behind him, the Shadow Guards led by Uchiha Inahib followed closely, while Naruto, Sasuke and the other two followed quietly behind him.

When Ohnoki saw Uchiha Tokou arriving, his body slowly floated in the air. When Uchiha Tokou arrived just in front of him, their lines of sight were at the same level.

The two men extended their hands almost simultaneously, and after shaking hands, Ohnoki spoke: "I've heard for a long time that Konoha's Fifth Hokage is very promising at a young age. Seeing him today, I can see that his reputation is well-deserved."

"Mr. Tsuchikage, thank you for your praise. Compared to an old senior like you, I still have a lot of shortcomings. I still need to learn from you how to be a good Kage of a village."

The two of them separated their clasped hands, and almost simultaneously said in their hearts:
【Old Fox】

Little Fox

For Ōnoki, hearing such humble words from Uchiha Tokou was incredible enough.

Whether based on previous understanding of the Uchiha clan or deduced from Uchiha Tokou's behavior in Kusagakure Village some time ago, Ohnoki's guess about Uchiha Tokou's character is that of the traditional Uchiha clan's aloof and domineering image.

But what he didn't expect was that Uchiha Douguang would be so humble.

Ohnoki did not take Uchiha Tokou's humility lightly. After so many years in the ninja world, Ohnoki had seen many powerful ninjas, but those who were powerful but could hide their strength were more difficult to deal with than ordinary strong men.

Obviously, Uchiha Douguang is such a person.

After a brief silence, the two of them burst into laughter at the same time. Ohnoki said with a bright smile: "The arrival of the Fifth Hokage is a great honor for our Iwagakure Village. Please come in!"

"What are you talking about? It's an honor for us in Konoha to be invited by you. Please!"

The two of them walked towards the Hidden Rock Village together with their signature fake smiles on their faces.

Soon, Ohnoki noticed the three little ones following Uchiha Tokou.

Noticing Ohnoki's gaze, Uchiha Douguang introduced them with a smile, "These three are my disciples. This time they came to Iwagakure, I also wanted to let them broaden their horizons." "I see," Ohnoki nodded. Although Naruto's yellow hair almost instantly reminded him of some painful memories, he still smiled and praised, "It's obvious that these three are gifted. I guess they have inherited all the true teachings from you, the Hokage."

"They are just three useless brats." Uchiha Douguang shook his head, "They are still far from being good enough."

After saying that, Uchiha Douguang looked at the three little ones behind him and said, "You three, come over and pay your respects to the Tsuchikage."

The three of them came before the Tsuchikage and greeted them one by one.

"Hello, Tsuchikage-sama! My name is Uzumaki Naruto."

"Hyuga Neji, greetings to Lord Tsuchikage."

"Uchiha Sasuke, greetings to Lord Tsuchikage."

After the three of them greeted the Tsuchikage, Naruto kept staring at Ohnoki with curiosity. After a while, Naruto said:
"Grandpa Tsuchikage, why do you keep flying? Is it because you want to look as tall as the teacher?"

When Ohnoki heard this, he almost sprained his waist on the spot. Although this was what he thought, it was a bit too rude for the kid to say it directly.

At this moment, at the gate of the Iwagakure Village, the faces of the Iwagakure Village ninjas who were responsible for welcoming them also became a little ugly.

"Naruto!" At this moment, Uchiha Toguro called out Naruto's name sternly. Seeing this, Naruto realized that he seemed to have said something wrong, so he shrank his neck and dared not speak.

"Sasuke, Neji, take Naruto back to the car." Uchiha Douguang said.

Sasuke and Neji, following Uchiha Tokou's instructions, took Naruto directly back to the convoy.

"The child is ignorant and I'm sorry to have embarrassed the Tsuchikage." After scolding Naruto, Uchiha Douguang bowed slightly to Ohnoki and said.

"Haha, it's okay. They're just kids, so they can say whatever they want." Seeing this, Ohnoki could only force a smile. What else could he do? Should he turn against Uchiha Toguchi right here?
However, after this episode, Ōnoki no longer struggled to maintain the Light and Heavy Rock Technique and landed naturally on the ground.

"Haha, that kid just now looks a lot like an old acquaintance of your Konoha." Ohnoki said with a dry laugh.

"Mr. Tsuchikage, there's no need to guess. Naruto is the son of the person you're talking about." Uchiha Douguang said with a chuckle.

"Really? Then Hokage, you were a bit inconsiderate in bringing him here. There are quite a few ninjas in the village who have a grudge against the boy's father."

"Hehe, these are all the grudges of the previous generation. Does the Iwagakure want to pass on the hatred of the previous generation to a child? Before I came here, I always thought that the Iwagakure Village invited us to Konoha with the intention of peace." Uchiha Douguang said.

"What are you talking about, Hokage? Of course, the Iwagakure Village invited Konoha to a joint Chunin Exam with the intention of peace." Ohnoki said in a deep voice.

"So, Mr. Tsuchikage feels that he can't even guarantee the safety of a seven-year-old child on his territory?"

"Haha, Hokage, you're joking." Ohnoki said with a dry laugh, "Iwagakure Village has the ability and the obligation to ensure the safety of every guest."

"Then it seems that I have misunderstood Lord Tsuchikage." Uchiha Douguang said, "I apologize to you, Tsuchikage, I hope you don't mind."

"It was my fault that I didn't explain it clearly to the Hokage at the beginning. I am also responsible for this matter."

"Hokage, let's go into the village first. The village has prepared a sumptuous dinner for the guests who have come from afar. Today, we will not leave until we are drunk." Ohnoki took the initiative to turn the page and said after putting on a bright smile again.

"Since the Tsuchikage has invited me so kindly, there is no reason for me to refuse." Uchiha Douguang said with a smile.

"Hokage! Please!" Ohnoki extended his hand and invited.

"Haha, Tsuchikage, please go first." Uchiha Douguang said.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the two of them walked into the Iwagakure Village one after another.

But before Ohnoki could bring Uchiha Tokou to the banquet venue, a violent explosion suddenly occurred on the roadside, and thick smoke rose, blocking the road ahead of the group.

"Mr. Tsuchikage, what are you doing?" Looking at the dusty road ahead, Uchiha Douguang smiled meaningfully.

At this moment, Ohnoki's face twitched slightly, and he shouted angrily: "Deidara! Get out here!"

"Haha! Old man! How was my performance this time? Was it exciting enough?"

Amidst the smoke of the explosion, a yellow-haired kid swaggered out.

(End of this chapter)