Naruto: What do you mean you're from the Head-Touching Village?

"Tsunade, as Shun's teacher and also the instructor leading Shun and Kakashi this time, should have gone. But what's wrong with you, Jiraiya?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Jiraiya with a strange expression, then glanced at Minato Namikaze.

"Lord Hokage, I've come to see off Lord Jiraiya."

Minato Namikaze responded politely.

"Haha, my teacher is going to take the Chunin Exams, so I definitely have to go and see him!"

After Jiraiya finished speaking as if it were the most natural thing in the world, he took Akihito Shun aside and they seemed to be having a private conversation.

"Teacher...?"

Upon hearing Jiraiya's address, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt his mind go blank.

No, I've been too busy with things in the village lately and haven't been able to check on Akira Shun's situation. Now that we've met, it feels like the whole world has changed.

What exactly happened during this period?

Why is it that a 5-year-old, who was originally his grand-disciple, suddenly seems to be on the same level as him, the Third Hokage?

Is that correct?

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression, Tsunade rubbed her forehead, looking somewhat embarrassed.

She didn't even know how to explain this, saying that Akihi Shun was also very talented at writing erotic novels?

After carefully organizing her thoughts, Tsunade finally spoke, "Hmm... Jiraiya wants to write a book, and Shun Akihime happens to be very good at it. Jiraiya is currently learning how to write from Shun Akihime."

After hearing Tsunade's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes lit up.

This is a good thing!

He knew about the book Jiraiya wrote, "The Tale of Strong Willpower and Patience"!

He had read the book himself; it was a well-written, action-packed novel that mainly tells the story of a young ninja who perseveres in pursuing his dreams and never gives up.

The fact that Shun Akihi was able to help Jiraiya in this book shows that Shun himself is a passionate and sunny person, just like the protagonist in the book!

Good lad! I knew I hadn't misjudged him!

"Writing books? Not bad. Actually, I also thought that Akihi Shun was very capable in writing. I didn't expect that even Jiraiya would be willing to become his apprentice. It seems that I underestimated this kid~"

When Hiruzen Sarutobi said this, there was a hint of relief in his tone.

"Hehe~"

Tsunade didn't know how to answer that question.

It can only be said that Hiruzen Sarutobi underestimated Shun Akihime, and of course, she underestimated him too.

"Since it's about learning to write, that's fine, that's good. Jiraiya, if you want to come along, then let's go! Let's set off now!"

With a wave of his hand, Hiruzen Sarutobi prepared to depart, but before they did, Jiraiya suddenly looked at Minato and said, "Minato, since you're already here, why don't you come with us and take a look?"

Minato Namikaze was somewhat tempted by the suggestion. He hadn't had any missions lately, and he hadn't watched the Chunin Exams in a long time, so he did miss them.

Seeing Minato Namikaze's expression, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew what he was thinking and chuckled, "Minato, if you want to come, then come along."

"Thank you, Hokage!"

Minato Namikaze immediately showed a delighted expression.

Once all the participants were confirmed, the teams heading to the Chunin Exams immediately became excited.

There's no way around it, this team is just too extravagant.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, along with two of the Legendary Sannin, Tsunade and Jiraiya, as well as Jiraiya's disciple, Minato Namikaze, who had already risen to fame in Konoha.

Actually, Hiruzen Sarutobi had his own thoughts on letting this team pass.

The Chunin Exams were held not only to select Chunin, but also to demonstrate strength to allies.

Ordinary villagers couldn't sense it, but as the Hokage of Konoha, he had long felt a sense of impending doom.

The ninja world was not at peace at that time.

Perfect timing! With Tsunade willing to participate in the village's affairs and Jiraiya not traveling around, it's the perfect time to flex our muscles to other ninja villages!

Minato Namikaze, who mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique, needs no further introduction.

Then came Shun Akihito and Kakashi, as geniuses of the new era.

This lineup not only perfectly demonstrates that Konoha has no problem with its high-end combat power, but also shows that Konoha's combat power is not in a state of transition!

Before leaving, Akira Shun turned and glanced at the village, suddenly thinking of a question.

They've all left, so wouldn't Orochimaru have turned them into village guardians?

The large group set off.

At this time, Sunagakure had no idea what kind of creatures were coming to their village.

Throughout the journey, Qiu Rishun maintained a very regular daily routine.

That is cultivation.

In order to stack buffs like he imagined in the future, having a good body and enough chakra is necessary!

Otherwise, even if he manages to get a buff mode like Lightning Release Chakra Mode, once it's stacked, his chakra will evaporate before he can even do anything.

Besides training his chakra, Akihi Shun would occasionally handle matters concerning Jiraiya and Tsunade.

Just as hardworking as Shun Akihito is Kakashi; whenever he has free time, Kakashi will start training.

The actions of the two even inspired other teams, including the genin who were originally preparing to participate in the Chunin Exams.

The names of Akatsuki Shun and Kakashi had long been known throughout the village.

If even geniuses like these work this hard, what else do they have to do but work hard?

For a moment, the entire team was immersed in an atmosphere of "effort".

Hiruzen Sarutobi was very pleased. These were the future of Konoha, and seeing their efforts naturally made him, as the Hokage, happy.

a few days later.

The endless yellow sand had now completely surrounded the Konoha team, and before them lay a village nestled in a valley.

In stark contrast to the lush greenery of Konoha, Sunagakure is nothing but endless yellow sand and earthen walls weathered and crumbling by the wind.

Sunagakure Village.

Arrived!

Kakashi frowned; it was only because he was wearing a mask that he was not getting sand in his mouth.

It was his first time in such a desolate place, and he felt a little out of place.

However, the Third Kazekage clearly didn't care about any of this and walked towards Sunagakure without any change in expression.

The Third Hokage of Konoha Village has arrived, and as the host, the Third Kazekage of Sunagakure Village naturally has to come and personally greet him.

However, when the Konoha team completely entered the village, the Third Kazekage, who had been smiling, suddenly froze.

The Third Kazekage thought he had misread it, and took another closer look at the people in the Konoha team.

After confirming that he hadn't misread it, the Third Kazekage's gaze towards Hiruzen Sarutobi changed noticeably.

No.

What is Konoha Village trying to do?

Did Konoha really come here just to participate in the Chunin Exams?

Why didn't you bring Orochimaru along?