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

In addition, she still needs to negotiate and resolve matters in Kirigakure; there's a whole host of things to deal with.

"We'll look into that later. Right now, the main focus is on the Chunin Exams. Kirigakure wants to join our Chunin Exams, probably to assess the strength of our villages."

"I don't understand that."

"hehe."

Tsunade rolled her eyes.

She didn't believe that Chiba really didn't understand; he was just too lazy to figure it out.

This kid...

It's so oily, it's incredibly slippery all over.

Tsunade said irritably, "You just throw your notebook at me and give me a plan, and you expect me to do all the talking? You're really enjoying yourself. When are you going to sit around like Kakashi for a while?"

As she spoke, her eyes suddenly lit up.

Then, Tsunade clapped her hands and said, "That's right, let's go find the old man today. Can we take turns sitting in the Hokage position? I'll take it on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Kakashi on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and you can fill in for the other day."

Chiba's lips twitched, and she reached out her hand: "Sister, my dear sister, you can't keep changing your mind like this!"

"What do you mean by changing orders every morning and evening? Never mind, it was just a joke. Take Kimimaro back with you and let him rest well. We'll keep a regular watch on him afterward."

Tsunade dusted herself off. "By the way, has there been any movement from the Hyuga clan?"

“He came to see me once, and I had a little chat with him.”

"Hmph, that's good."

Tsunade gave a disgruntled snort.

Compared to the Uchiha, the Hyuga clan is relatively well-behaved, but they still disgust Konoha in many ways.

For example, the Japanese incident back then.

While the Third Hokage and Danzo certainly bear some responsibility, the Hyuga clan bears even greater responsibility.

The relationship between Konoha and the Hyuga clan is more of a cooperative one; Konoha does not have the power to directly interfere in the internal affairs of the Hyuga clan.

The apology was made by replacing the original apology with the new one...

It was mostly those old fogies from the Hyuga main family who came up with the stupid idea. The Third Hokage and Danzo at most fueled the fire and secretly laughed at Hiashi's foolishness.

If the Hyuga clan continues to follow its old rules, it will gradually fall behind in Konoha and eventually be eliminated.

and so.

If Hiashi doesn't change, he'll inevitably fall behind sooner or later, and Tsunade doesn't want to give him any more pointers.

After hearing Chiba explain it to her, Tsunade frowned.

"Will Neji be alright?"

"No, I've helped him get rid of the caged bird. Of course, it's only half done so far."

Chiba said frankly.

Tsunade was speechless for a moment.

Although she didn't know the specific process, she could roughly guess how to crack it.

It might be like helping Yakumo.

The Hyuga clan has studied the Caged Bird Seal for countless years, and it's been broken just like that. If word gets out, who knows what the Hyuga clan will think.

She rubbed her head, looking exasperated, and rolled her eyes. "I really have to thank you. With you here, I'm sure I'll be able to see my grandfather sooner."

"You flatter me. With your health, you could easily live for several more decades."

The two joked with each other while recording data.

While Kimimaro's condition cannot be widely disseminated, it still provides considerable assistance to their application and research of special cells.

This stuff is good.

Unfortunately, the quantity is too small to be widely adopted at present, and further research and exploration are needed.

Chiba already has a small solution.

To create a counterfeit sacred tree.

The question now is, who should be recruited to plant the trees?

At present, it seems that after the research is completed, Hidan's body may be a good choice that kills two birds with one stone.

Chapter 285 If we can't negotiate, then let's not negotiate!

"Hokage, you've finally agreed to see me. Otherwise, I would have doubted whether our Hidden Mist Village was even worthy of participating in your Chunin Exams."

Mei Terumi couldn't help but feel some resentment.

Last time I said I wanted to think about it some more, but I ended up waiting for two or three days, and now we've only met a second time. It really shows a lack of sincerity.

Tsunade coughed lightly: "Something really came up unexpectedly, and you've come at an inopportune time."

This was her second meeting with Mei Terumi.

but.

This was the first time we had actually held talks.

Last time, we basically just met, exchanged a few perfunctory words, and parted ways without discussing anything substantial. Perfect timing...

Tsunade glanced at Chiba and said with a smile, "This is our village's special Jonin, Yagyu Chiba."

Mei Terumi looked at the person beside her.

Chojuro blushed and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Fortunately, Mei Terumi was just joking and didn't really want to compare him to Chiba, and Tsunade only glanced at Chojuro before looking away.

Chojuro paused, thought for a moment, and asked, "Which two?"

Mei Terumi narrowed her eyes slightly and smiled charmingly: "I've long heard of Konoha's genius, and indeed, he's an exceptionally young and handsome Jonin!"

If the other party wants to kill me...

The sword on his back should be Hiramekarei, one of the Seven Swords of Kirigakure.

Chiba could sense that Mei Terumi was tense rather than relaxed; she completely saw him as a potential rival.

Chojuro glanced back and then nodded.

Although he had wrapped the knife up, those who know the Seven Knives should be able to recognize the Flounder because it has two handles that are joined together, making it very easy to identify.

Chiba, however, took a few more glances.

He just hadn't expected that Konoha would be so familiar with the Seven Swords.

This is confidential.

Previously, it hadn't noticed that there was someone behind her at all; the other person's presence and aura had been reduced to almost nothing, making them completely undetectable.

There's really no one left in Kirigakure.

"You guys lost more than just two games, didn't you?"

Compared to his contemporaries, Chojuro is not particularly outstanding, especially given his current personality.

That's always been the case.

Chojuro did not answer which sword it was.

"Mizukage-sama."

Chiba nodded slightly.

"Uh, yes."

Mei Terumi sighed softly as she spoke, glancing at Chojuro beside her, "Unlike our Kirigakure, where even when a genius finally emerges, it's still... sigh!"

Chiba smiled and said, "Because one of my seniors died because of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, I gathered some information and have now seen two of them."

The next second, he lost his composure.

"..."

To be honest, given Chojuro's current appearance, it's hard to believe he could become the Sixth Mizukage.

but.

She just...

"Uh."

"Flounder?"

however.

Tsunade and Mei Terumi argued as they walked, neither willing to back down easily, while Chiba watched Chojuro from the side.

"Two knives?"

"Greetings, Lord Mizukage."

He didn't speak.

"I've been following the Jonin Shizune around Konoha a few times during this time, so I have a certain understanding of Konoha. I've heard that many things there are related to you, which has really broadened my horizons."

"Is the weapon you carry one of the seven swords?"

Chojuro realized he had let something slip and quickly looked at Mei Terumi, a hint of panic on his face.

Chojuro.

Chojuro does have some talent, otherwise he wouldn't have been groomed as Mei Terumi's successor and taken under her wing from now on.

Mei Terumi's beautiful eyes are captivating and alluring, but anyone who believes her outward appearance and thinks she has feelings for them is sorely mistaken.

Mei Terumi had been watching this area closely. Seeing him being teased by Chiba, she smiled and said, "It's nothing. It's no secret that our village lost swords. I just don't know which two swords you saw."

"The Executioner's Blade and Samehada."