Konoha: I, Naruto, will eat the Forest-Forest Fruit!

"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"

Everyone turned around and saw Erzhuzi holding the mudra with both hands and taking a deep breath.

boom--!!!

In an instant, most of the twelve young heroes stopped their cultivation.

The range of the Great Fire Extinguishing Technique has exceeded their understanding of Fire Release techniques.

The sea in front of us was completely covered in flames.

"Well... even if you have a lot of chakra, you shouldn't squander it like this."

"Kakashi-sensei, can you do that with more chakra?"

"No, having more chakra is just a basic requirement; you also need..."

Before Kakashi could finish speaking, Sakura interrupted him.

"Since you also have Kurama's chakra now, why don't you unleash some and show us?"

Kakashi: "..."

"I suddenly remembered that there seems to be another key point in the sword technique passed down by my father. I'll go and give it a try."

A strange light flickered in Xiao Li's eyes.

"Geniuses of the Uchiha clan...and geniuses of the Hyuga clan!"

"Hmm... Hinata and Naruto are good friends, so I won't consider it... haha."

"snort."

Neji's cold snort rang out behind Lee.

Little Li was so scared that he turned into a small acorn like Matt Kai.

On the other side, Erzhuzi's raging fire also stopped.

He collapsed to the ground, panting heavily and completely losing his composure.

At this moment, the young heroes finally understood why Naruto and his sister had brought them to the beach for training.

Given the range of this ninjutsu... and the commotion it would cause, it would probably trigger an alarm in Konoha immediately.

"good."

Yongdai patted Erzhuzi on the shoulder and offered a word of comfort.

"No..." Erzhuzi shook his head, took a deep breath, and said in a deep voice:

"This level is far from enough!"

"My fire-style chakra nature transformation skills are still not up to par!"

Fire attribute nature transformation: It can set anything it touches on fire and burn, and is a kind of high-temperature chakra like flames.

It also has the additional effect of setting the target on fire.

It's the same as the Wind Release Chakra Nature Transformation.

These are all nature changes that enhance attack.

Yongdai tilted her head slightly, not understanding why Sasuke, after learning this Fire Release technique, would...

They are so fixated on the coverage area.

Sakura noticed Eiryu's confusion and chuckled:

"Uncle Minato, Sasuke is trying to unleash a Fire Release technique that can cover thousands or even tens of thousands of shadow clones at once."

Upon hearing this, Yongdai Mei immediately looked at Erzhuzi with a hint of sympathy.

This means they're treating Naruto as a hypothetical enemy.

But...child, stop!

The commotion from the other side was even greater.

It could practically be described as—a scene of constant gunfire!

Naruto took the girls to train their superhuman strength.

The power of those punches was so great that even Kushina's eyes lit up.

She quickly pulled Kurenai Yuhi and Anko Mitarashi to the other side, asking them to teach her how to train her superhuman strength.

Naruto was also constantly reviewing all the ninjutsu he had mastered.

He had only learned and mastered many of the forbidden techniques in the Book of Seals, but had not practiced them many times.

The strength of the twelve young heroes is improving rapidly.

With the Nine-Tails' chakra, there's absolutely no need to worry about running out of chakra.

In addition, Lee underwent a series of special training sessions and received guidance from the Nine-Tails' chakra.

After removing the Nine-Tails' chakra, he was able to barely unleash the Three Bodies Technique.

After finishing their daily missions at noon, they would gather at Naruto's house for a meal, and then begin their training in the afternoon.

Several days passed in this manner.

......

On this day, the Konoha F4, who hadn't held a meeting in a long time, convened.

One aspect concerns the Chunin Exams.

On the other hand, it's rather special.

Over the past few months.

Konoha produced countless genin and chunin, as well as a considerable number of special jonin and jonin.

There were so many evaluation forms submitted that they piled up like a small mountain.

Looking at the mountain of assessment forms, Shimura Danzo closed his eyes.

The Root organization is short-staffed, and he needs to carefully select some suitable people.

But he didn't like many of them.

Most of them were commoner ninjas.

There are too few ninjas in the ninja clan.

Or... has it already been snatched away by Hiruzen?

Thinking of this, Shimura Danzo slowly opened his eyes and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was frowning beside him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not notice anything unusual about his best friend.

Instead, he pointed to the assessment form and said in a deep voice:

"This is a good thing, but the number is too high; it's not normal."

Koharu Utatane glanced at the silent Danzo Shimura and replied:

"There's nothing abnormal about it. Many minor figures from various ninja clans who were originally on the fringes have also improved their strength."

Mitokado Emi added from the side:

"Hmph, a large portion of the Uchiha clan's wealth mysteriously disappeared back then... I'm afraid someone secretly used that money."

"Everyone knows about what happened with Gato, Hiruzen, you really didn't send anyone there?"

"There's something fishy about this; someone might be trying to take advantage of the situation."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face instantly darkened.

"I've said it many times, I didn't know anything about these things, and at the time I just thought it was a regular C-rank mission!"

"As for sending someone to the Land of Waves, that's utter nonsense!"

Knock knock knock—

Danzo Shimura tapped the floor a few times with his cane.

"The focus now isn't on these things, but on how to deal with these extra ninjas."

Mitokado Homura spoke calmly:

"The spots for this year's Chunin Exams have been decided."

"These people have endured countless years of my patience, so waiting a few more years wouldn't be a problem."

"Furthermore, that wealth is key. What if these people's rise to power is related to that lost wealth?"

Seeing that the three of them were about to deliberately start arguing in front of him again.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a drag of his cigarette.

"Phew~"

"Alright, there's no need to argue anymore. I'll send someone to investigate this matter."

"It's not good for the village to have so many more ninjas."

"Let those with good talent and special abilities take the exam early."

"We can also demonstrate the strength of Konoha during the Chunin Exams."

The three of them had no objections.

"I will communicate with the ninja clan."

"With more ninjas, there are more mouths to feed. But the profits are limited, so we need to discuss this carefully."

"I'd like to ask you, Men Yan, to make a detailed plan for this matter."

Mitokado nodded slightly.

However, Danzo Shimura was not happy about it.

Isn't this forcing all four families to take a loss?

The major ninja clans have been pushed to a limit in recent years, and they can no longer increase their efforts.

Then the only option is to cut into them.

"I disagree!"

"The Uchiha clan serves as a prime example."

"These ninja clans are probably keeping quiet on the surface, but they've already conspired in secret."

"I think we should take this opportunity to let them bleed out and see if they show any signs of becoming like the Uchiha clan!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression also turned ugly.

If it really is as Danzo said...

Those ninja clans that originally had no intention of rebelling should now have one.

"That's enough!"

"Danzo, everyone knows why the Uchiha clan behaved the way they did."

"Let's make room for each of us four this time."

He even tried to cause trouble when he saw his best friend.

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately unleashed his trump card: "Danzo, don't forget, I am the Hokage!"

"you!"

"Fine! Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"

After saying that, Danzo stood up, intending to slam the door and leave.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi did not indulge him as he had in the past.

He has already decided who will become a Chunin in the Chunin Exams.

Asuma's subordinate, Nara Shikamaru of the Nara clan.

Best buddies are too hard to control.

When he abdicates, he and the root should also abdicate.

Little did they know, Danzo had already met with Orochimaru at that moment.

No, it should be said that Danzo has been trading with Orochimaru all these years.

However, no one knew that the recent movements of Konoha F4, as well as everything that had happened in the past, had been investigated and confirmed.

Even this meeting was overheard from behind the walls.

"Well then, let's talk about the Chunin Exams."

After seeing his best friend sit down again, looking unhappy.

Hiruzen Sarutobi then began discussing the Chunin Exams with the three of them.

......

"What?!"

"One of the legendary Sannin... the Third Hokage's student... Orochimaru, the Cold-Hearted One?"

"Will Orochimaru join forces with Sunagakure to invade Konoha during the Chunin Exams?"

"The Fourth Kazekage has been assassinated by Orochimaru?"

"The Konoha Crush Plan... Naruto, how did you know about this?"

"..."

Faced with the puzzled crowd.

Naruto explained:

"These things are not hard to know; we have many wandering ninjas out there."

"There are many businessmen who sell information, so it's normal to deduce these things by combining this information."

"Furthermore, Orochimaru's goal is not to destroy Konoha."

"Sunagakure lost its Fourth Kazekage, and was forced to choose to cooperate with Orochimaru."

"Of course, Sunagakure is indeed short of resources."

"Then why would Orochimaru want to kill his own teacher?"

Choji was somewhat puzzled.

Shikamaru pulled him back, hesitated for a moment, and said:

"Perhaps Orochimaru becoming a rogue ninja was largely due to his teacher?"

Yongdaimei thought for a moment and said:

"Shikamaru, you've given one reason, but there are other things as well."

"Orochimaru was the best candidate for the Fourth Hokage, and then... I was promoted to the position by the Third Hokage."

"The corruption of Konoha's upper echelons is one point, and another point is the experiments Orochimaru conducted... Human experimentation is not unprecedented, but the people he used were his own people."

"The Third Hokage personally went to stop him back then, but he softened and let Orochimaru go."

"..."

After Naruto explained, he continued:

Orochimaru actually still has feelings for Konoha.

"Kill your own teacher and let the decaying Konoha live anew."

"Also, it's to give my teacher some dignity."

"Let him die as a hero who protected Konoha."

How can he get close to the third generation?

Kurenai Yuhi suddenly asked.

"During the Chunin Exams, there will be people from all over the world..."

Before Naruto could finish speaking, Yongdai's eyes lit up, and she said:

"The deceased Fourth Kazekage!"

"As mentioned before, Orochimaru and Sunagakure joined forces... I see!"

"I see!" Shikamaru immediately made the connection.

"What are you talking about?"

Anko Mitarashi scratched her head. "Never mind all that. Anyway, with you guys here, Naruto, I want to kill that guy with my own hands!"

"Red Bean, sit down first."

Kurenai quickly pulled Anko back from her rage meter being maxed out.

At that moment, Kakashi suddenly said:

"Teacher, my father back then..."

"It touches on the interests of those at the highest levels."

"Choosing to prioritize personal gain over the village's interests is going against the Will of Fire."

"Furthermore, who 'refined' and reinterpreted the Will of Fire?"

"Kakashi-sensei, your father was a great man, but unfortunately no one understood him back then, and the ninja clans were unable to stand up for him."

These were said by Shikamaru.

Upon hearing this, Yongdaimei nodded in agreement.

Kakashi lowered his head.

"Is that really true... Haha, my son really is..."

boom--

Kushina didn't give Kakashi a chance to react; she sent him flying with a single punch.

"Ignore him. All he does all day is spread thoughts and energy that are detrimental to your physical and mental development."

This punch made the eyes of several young female fans light up.

After hearing so much about the darkness of Konoha, the twelve Konoha boys...

Everyone was drenched in sweat.

There is so much darkness in places they cannot see.

In fact, they themselves are part of many dark schemes.

My aversion to the ninja bear has reached a new level.

Even his own apprentice couldn't stand it anymore and wanted to kill him himself, giving him a good taunt before he did.

There's no one else who behaves like this.

Of course, what surprised and shocked them the most was another person.

Leaf-shaped Pot Shadow - Shimura Danzo!

"So, you little brat, when the Konoha Crush begins, you'd better unleash your full power!"

"I'm so excited, sister!"

"All the rotten things in Konoha have been removed."

Rotten things.

This includes not only the high-ranking officials of Konoha who have made no progress externally and internally.

This also includes those ignorant villagers who only know how to obey.

The villagers of Konoha are incredibly patient and tolerant.

The Nine-Tails' rampage, Orochimaru's plan to destroy Konoha, and then Pain carrying rice.

They have weathered numerous disasters, paying the price time and time again for the Konoha ninja.

The ninjas, on the other hand, always believed that they had played a role in saving the village.

How could they possibly reflect on their actions?

As I said before, even a filial son is a proud person, and it is only after being reborn into the mortal world that one begins to reflect.

Why eliminate this group of resilient villagers?

The villagers who managed to stay in Konoha, a pyramid scheme organization.

Which one of them wasn't obeying the orders of those above? Which one wasn't a commoner ninja leading slaves?

Disobeying?

How about looking into the underworld and public opinion? If that doesn't work... how about looking into Root Organization?

Let us sing praises to the great Will of Fire!

The fire will light up the whole village!

In Konoha, who doesn't have a caged bird on their head?

So, if Naruto and his friends want to take action against the Konoha leadership, isn't that the same as taking action against the Hyuga clan's main branch?

The Hyuga branch family can still be saved, but these villagers are beyond saving.

"But Naruto, after Konoha collapses, won't there be no one left?"

Sakura regretted her question as soon as she asked it.

"Countless wandering ninjas can be hired as mercenaries, and we will issue them missions."

"Improve efficiency, reduce costs, increase market share..."

"All we need to do is maintain order."

"..."

"These are the plans for later."

"Villagers?"

How many impoverished small countries are there in the ninja world?

How many displaced disaster victims are there?

"They are more grateful."

"In addition, I already have someone in mind for the Fifth Hokage."

Everyone quickly asked:

"Who?"

"Is it you? Or should we keep Uncle Minato in that role?"

"Of course... the Slug Princess, the Senju Princess, the Konoha Princess, the Fire Country Princess..."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone knew who it was.

"Her name is also Big Fat Sheep."

Kushina pouted and added a comment.

"Indeed, with these identities, Konoha no longer needs the Daimyo system, which only extracts nutrients."

"The Hokage will no longer hold a position of absolute authority."

"Following the Konoha Crush plan, we will implement our first five-year plan!"

"Then, Shikamaru, you'll take the lead on this matter. Father, you can start traveling among the various ninja clans."

......

"The world belongs to you, and to us, but ultimately it belongs to you."