Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

Chiba pointed to the first picture and said, "This puppet can fly in the air, its arms can be flexibly combined, and so can the internal parts."

If you can't shatter the puppet, then you have to cut something with your sword.

Chiba nodded and said, "I understand."

Although it wasn't unprecedented, it was still quite remarkable!

Chiba shook his head: "It's not decided yet, you guys go ahead, I'll ask Kakashi-sensei."

Matt Kay comforted her.

Knowing he couldn't understand it, he stood on a high place to keep watch with the ANBU ninja who had returned with him, to prevent anyone from sneaking over and eavesdropping.

not only that.

Kakashi and Tenzo are not puppeteers, but they have worked in the Anbu for many years and have encountered dozens of puppeteers.

The standards vary.

but.

There are very few puppets as exquisitely crafted as these.

They realized that...

There is definitely a problem with Sunagakure.

The two exchanged a glance, then looked at Chiba, and made a shushing gesture.

Chiba closed his notebook.

Before long, Kai's voice rang out from above: "Lord Kazekage, I didn't expect you to come."

Then came the voice of a middle-aged man.

"No need for formalities. I heard that Yagyu Chiba has returned, so I came here specifically to see what a young hero is like."

Luo Sha chuckled.

Kakashi nodded slightly, then instantly appeared with Chiba, saying, "Greetings, Lord Kazekage."

"Kazekage-sama."

"What a young genius! I've been watching you since your very first exam. Your improved barrier technique has truly taught our Sunagakure a lesson."

Luo Sha gave a thumbs up, his face full of joy.

If it weren't for his unusual clothes, people might have mistaken him for the Hokage of Konoha.

Lying through one's teeth is an essential skill for any village leader.

Chiba naturally didn't take it seriously: "It's because your village's talent is so kind that you've already solved it."

"Sigh, I know my subordinates well."

Luo Sha sighed and shook his head.

"Putting everything else aside, that puppeteer can easily lead others to the classroom by releasing puppets and chakra threads."

"That's right, maybe I was too nervous to remember."

"I still need to work on my mindset."

Chiba spoke one sentence after another.

Luo Sha's lips twitched.

"That puppeteer," are you referring to Kankuro?

They're practically calling out names.

"By the way, Lord Kazekage, regarding the matter of recommending Chiba to become a Jonin directly..."

"This is a decision made by Sunagakure and me; Konoha can use it as a reference."

Luo Sha handed over the document.

Kakashi solemnly accepted it, bowed in gratitude, and then carefully examined it.

"Thank you for your kind offer."

"I heard he's your disciple and even created many ninjutsu techniques, is that right?"

Luo Sha's face was full of smiles.

"No, those are just some clumsy creations, still very rough at the moment. But your village's puppetry has really opened our eyes."

Kakashi waved his hand.

Rasa and Kakashi talked about everything under the sun, from Chiba to ninjutsu, and then to Konoha and the Land of Fire.

They can really chat!

Chiba forced a smile.

Fortunately, I don't have to deal with it myself, otherwise it would be really exhausting.

It seems...

I'm only suited to doing research.

Chiba thought to himself.

It's better to just cut the knife and be done with it than to let him handle these things.

"Kazekage-sama."

"Ok?"

"The third exam is about to begin, you see..."

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Luo Sha put on the Wind Shadow Cloak and headed to the next examination hall.

Kakashi glanced at Chiba, gesturing for him to put the notes away so they could discuss it in detail later.

There's definitely something strange about Sunagakure!

And this is the examination room.

"Tenten, where's Chiba?"

Xiao Li looked completely bewildered.

Will Chiba be eliminated from this level of exam?

No way!

Who can defeat him?

"Uh, it seems that Chiba has been recommended by the Kazekage to become a Jonin. Although it hasn't been decided in our village yet, he doesn't need to take the third exam."

"what?"

Neji, Maya, and Yakushi Kabuto all exclaimed in surprise.

Exempt from exam?

No, the key point is that he was recommended as a Jonin!

The pharmacist appeared surprised, but in his heart he was already planning his return.

According to the original plan, he would continue to lie low as a genin in Konoha and then participate in the next Chunin Exams.

but.

Orochimaru asked him to give the go-ahead and make a good impression on the Konoha medical team.

With Chiba leading the way, I can perform a little better.

Yakushi Kabuto narrowed his eyes.

You need to show some of your abilities, otherwise, if you go back and ask to join the medical team, it will only arouse suspicion.

Neji clenched his fists.

A year ago, Chiba graduated from the Ninja Academy.

At that time, Neji was determined to surpass Chiba sooner or later.

A year later, he sadly discovered that as time went on, the gap between them was widening.

I came here just to be a participant, but all I saw was the other person running.

too slow!

Hinata...

"Perhaps, the Hyuga bloodline is not a help to me, but rather a limitation."

Neji thought sadly.

Without Hyuga's eyes and bloodline, he wouldn't be bound by the Caged Bird Seal and could freely choose what he wanted to train in.

Perhaps it's not too late now.

Neji closed his eyes, and all the events that had happened flashed through his mind—

He made a decision.

No more fighting with my eyes rolled back!

Chapter 97 Chiba, the Mountain Pressing Down on His Head [Second Update]

"here we go?"

Chiba wasn't inside; instead, he sat on the outer edge, holding a booklet in his hand.

"not yet."

Tianzang sat down.

"I heard that Kakashi-senpai recruited you before?"