Konoha: The Gu Master Creates the Hokage

Like Tsunade, he wore a divine robe and a katakage hat.

"Why are you still wearing a mask?"

Yamanaka Ino asked, puzzled.

"Perhaps it's just a matter of habit."

Sakura Haruno, displaying her academic genius nature, said, "Sunagakure is located in the desert, where sandstorms are frequent, so we always wear masks when we go out."

"We should go down and assemble; the referee is already waiting for us."

Aburame Shiki caught a glimpse of Genma Shiranui, who was holding a senbon needle in his mouth.

"You should go quickly."

Sakura Haruno said with a smile, "Go for it!"

Choji Akimichi also raised his chubby little hand.

"Oh, troublesome."

Nara Shikamaru stared with dead fish eyes, then got up and followed Aburame Shiki, Yamanaka Ino, and the others.

On the high platform.

Two seats were placed side by side in the middle.

"Lord Hokage, I've long admired you."

Orochimaru said in a calm tone.

Despite the change in her manner of speaking, Tsunade still had a sense of déjà vu.

She didn't think much of it, because she had met Luo Sha a few times before.

It's normal for some faces to look familiar.

"Lord Kazekage, please have a seat."

Tsunade raised her hand and said.

"Is that the Third Hokage?"

After Orochimaru sat down, he saw Hiruzen Sarutobi not far away.

"good."

Tsunade casually said, "Teacher has always cared about the growth of the younger generation, so I came to attend the ceremony."

Orochimaru curled his lip.

When did Tsunade learn to be so polite?

Sure enough, becoming Hokage really makes a difference.

People change.

Orochimaru would occasionally think back to his rivalry with Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage.

What if he became the Fourth Hokage?

But then he thought about it again, and realized that the Hokage was just a constraint for him.

"As expected of the Third Hokage."

Orochimaru said with a faint smile, "I grew up listening to his stories."

"You can talk after the Chunin Exams are over."

Tsunade followed his words.

Normally, a banquet would be held afterward to celebrate or to strengthen relationships.

"of course."

Orochimaru nodded slightly and said, "I will definitely not miss this opportunity."

Tsunade was somewhat surprised.

This guy's tone sounded very sincere, not like he was just being polite.

"Tsunade-sama."

Shizune, standing behind Tsunade, reminded her, "The seats are full; you may begin your speech."

"Does Lord Kazekage have anything to say?"

Tsunade looked at Orochimaru.

"No, please go ahead."

Orochimaru extended his hand and said.

"Well."

Tsunade stopped making excuses and walked to the edge of the platform to look down.

At this moment, the fifteen winners of the second round were standing in the arena.

Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki also arrived in time.

It didn't have as many unexpected situations as in the original work.

"Welcome everyone. On behalf of Konoha, I would like to express my gratitude to you all."

Tsunade said succinctly, "Now, please enjoy the brilliance of the younger generation of ninjas."

"It's really simple."

Orochimaru chuckled softly.

This is the Tsunade he knows.

In the conference hall.

Genma Shiranui, who was biting into a thousand sachets, couldn't help but pause slightly.

So fast?

"Hello everyone, I am the referee for this match, Genma Shiranui."

Genma Shiranui introduced himself.

In the original work, he once served as a bodyguard for the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, and mastered the Flying Thunder Formation technique.

According to the original plot, he was supposed to become the bodyguard of the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade.

But with the intervention of Yu Nu Zhihui, there was no hope left.

"The rules of the game are simple: the battle ends when one side concedes or dies."

Genma Shiranui paused for a moment, then said, "There's another rule: obey the referee's orders. If I tell you to stop, then you stop."

"understood!"

Naruto Uzumaki asked impatiently, "Is the first match between me and Sasuke?"

"The first match is between Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha."

Genma Shiranui glanced at him and said, "The rest of you, step aside and wait."

"Come on, Sasuke!"

Naruto rubbed his nose with his thumb and said excitedly, "Just like before, only the winner can challenge Shiki!"

"..."

Oil Girl Zhihui twitched the corner of her mouth.

What has it got to do with me?

You are an Asura and an Indra, your love and hatred spanning thousands of years.

This makes it sound like I'm the third party who interfered in the relationship.

"You and Zhihui will both be defeated by me."

Uchiha Sasuke said calmly.

The Uchiha clan has always been adept at trash-talking.

"Prepare!"

Genma Shiranui interrupted their conversation.

Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki distanced themselves and formed opposing hand seals.

"start!"

After speaking, Genma Shiranui stepped back.

"Konoha Tornado!"

Naruto Uzumaki took a step forward and charged forward, kicking out just before reaching Sasuke Uchiha.

Bang.

He kicked the stake.

It's a substitution technique.

The next second, a scorching heat came from behind him.

A huge fireball suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Wow! It's so hot!

Naruto Uzumaki quickly dodged.

Lightning Release: Swift Arrow!

Sasuke Uchiha raised his hand expressionlessly.

Multiple arrow-shaped white lightning bolts chased after Naruto Uzumaki.

"Ahhh!"

Although Naruto's speed was already fast enough, the speed of lightning was not slow either.