Naruto: In Konoha Village, I awakened Wood Release at the start.

Outside Konoha Village.

Sixth Exercise Field

"It took half a month."

"This year's Joint Chunin Exams have now come to a successful conclusion."

Chiba looked down, his voice deep yet resonant.

In an instant.

Thunderous applause erupted.

The villagers of Konoha cheered with all their might, celebrating this great victory that belonged to Konoha.

But Chiba did not leave.

He raised his right hand and gently pressed it down.

The once bustling arena fell silent instantly.

This terrifying control made Onoki and the others feel like they were sitting on pins and needles.

Chiba's gaze swept over the arena and over countless ninjas.

finally.

His gaze fell on the VIP seats at the very top.

There sat the daimyo of the Land of Fire, as well as daimyo from the Land of Water, the Land of Lightning, the Land of Earth, and other countries who had been invited to watch the match.

These daimyo were dressed in gorgeous clothes, holding folding fans, and exuding an air of superiority.

Some people were even still commenting on the competition, as if they had only watched a gladiatorial performance.

Chiba stared at them coldly.

An indescribable sense of oppression began to spread throughout the examination room.

Nara Shikaku stood behind Chiba, his heart pounding.

He understood.

The momentous event that will change the entire history of the ninja world is about to happen.

Chiba spoke slowly.

"After the Warring States period ended, the ninja world adopted the system of one village per country."

"Decades have passed since then."

"The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, once attempted to restore balance to the ninja world by distributing the Tailed Beasts."

"But what was the result?"

Chiba's voice gradually rose in pitch.

"The First Shinobi World War!"

"The Second Shinobi World War!"

"The Third Shinobi World War!"

"Countless ninjas died on the battlefield, and countless civilians were displaced."

"This false peace is nothing more than a temporary compromise made by various forces in order to recuperate and rebuild!"

Chiba's words struck like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's hearts hard.

The Ōnoki noodle sheet suddenly twitched.

Lei Ying Ai's eyes widened in anger as he stared intently at Qian Ye's retreating figure.

They are all people who came through the war years, and they know these historical blood and tears better than anyone else.

But what exactly is Chiba trying to say?

Does he intend to use this Chunin Exam to declare war on the other three great ninja villages?

Chiba ignored these reactions and continued speaking.

"Ninjas are fighting on the front lines."

"Bleeding, sacrifice, and bearing the stigma."

"And what about those so-called lords and nobles?"

Chiba's finger pointed directly at the VIP viewing area.

"They are hiding in the absolutely safe capital."

"They use the wealth they've plundered from the people to fund their military campaigns, thus instigating war after war!"

"They won the war, and they continued to enjoy themselves."

"They've lost the war; all they need to do is send a new batch of ninjas to their deaths!"

These words were spoken.

The entire audience erupted in uproar!

Ordinary villagers simply don't understand these political matters.

But the ninjas from each village were all horrified.

Chiba is openly challenging the authority of the daimyo!

This is an outrageous and treasonous statement that defies all the norms of the ninja world!

In the VIP viewing area.

The daimyo of the Land of Lightning was furious and suddenly stood up.

"Senju Chiba!"

"Are you crazy?"

"Without our daimyo providing funding..."

"What do you ninjas eat? What do you wear?"

"Your words are a declaration of war against the entire daimyo class!"

The daimyo of the Land of Water also stood up and shouted in a shrill voice.

"The Hokage of Konoha has gone completely mad!"

"Mizukage, get me out of here immediately!"

"Our Water Kingdom will absolutely not let this rebellious madman get away with it!"

The daimyo of the Land of Earth was terrified, his face turning ashen, fearing that Chiba would kill him outright.

Faced with these accusations and insults from prominent figures.

Chiba's lips curled into a cold smile.

"funds?"

"The land and resources of the ninja world?"

"Why should you good-for-nothings have the right to control these things?"

"Ninjas possess superhuman strength, yet they have to risk their lives like dogs for a few taels of silver?"

Chiba opened her arms.

The chakra of the peak of the Super Shadow realm was released without reservation.

A sudden gust of wind arose.

The world changed color.

The entire sky above Konoha Village seemed to be shrouded in a terrifying gloom.

That soul-crushing, suffocating feeling left everyone present breathless.

"Today, in front of the entire Ninja Interface."

"I, the Fifth Hokage, Senju Chiba, hereby formally declare!"

Chiba's voice boomed like thunder.

"Effective immediately."

"Completely abolish the daimyo system!"

"The entire ninja world, all countries, and all ninja villages must unconditionally accept Konoha's unified incorporation!"

"I want to establish a unified empire without borders or feudal lords, dominated by Konoha!"

Dead silence.

Deathly silence.

Inside the entire arena, even the sound of breathing seemed to have stopped.

mad!

That's insane!

This is not a declaration of war against any particular ninja village.

This guy is going to take on the entire ninja world single-handedly!

Onoki's legs went weak and he almost lost his balance.

Even though he had long guessed Chiba's ambition.

But he had no intention of fighting; Chiba was incredibly arrogant.

Raikage A's lightning chakra was overflowing uncontrollably.

If he didn't know he couldn't beat Chiba, he would have rushed up and fought to the death by now.

Only the wind and shadows of Luosha remain.

Although he was equally shocked, a glint of fanaticism flashed in his eyes.

Sunagakure is too poor.

The daimyo kept cutting military spending, and the village was already running a deficit.

If Chiba could truly unify the ninja world and redistribute resources.

As long as Rasa shows enough loyalty, Sunagakure will definitely get a big slice of the pie!

"nonsense!"

The daimyo of the Land of Lightning trembled with rage and pointed at Chiba's nose, cursing him vehemently.

"Raikage, what are you waiting for?!"

"Immediately order him to be killed!"

Raikage Ai gritted his teeth and didn't move at all.

Kill Chiba?

He single-handedly chopped up the elite troops of the Five Thousand Thunder Kingdom.

Making a move now would be suicide, wouldn't it?

Just as the various lords were angrily shouting and the situation was about to spiral out of control.

The VIP seats are in the very center.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire slowly stood up.

All the daimyo's eyes instantly focused on him.

The daimyo of the Land of Lightning looked hopeful.

"The Daimyo of the Land of Fire".

"You'd better control your mad dog!"

"This rebellious madman must be executed immediately!"

however.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire ignored them.

His face was deathly pale, and his forehead was covered in cold sweat.

Several days ago.

He had already met Tsunade.

Tsunade revealed Chiba's terrifying strength and her plan to unify the ninja world.

And tell him explicitly.

If I don't want to die, and if I don't want my entire family to be wiped out.

Then there's only one way to go.

abdicate.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire initially didn't believe it at all.

But the Twelve Ninja Guardians he was so proud of couldn't even withstand a single move from Tsunade.

Chiba's strength is a thousand times greater than Tsunade's.

that moment.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire was fully awake.

The power of a daimyo comes from the submission of ninjas.

When the ninja no longer submits.

These so-called nobles are worse than pigs and dogs.

Under the incredulous gaze of all the great names.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire trembled as he straightened his magnificent robes.

Then.

He faced Chiba and bowed deeply.

"I am aware that I am of limited talent and learning and am unable to bring true prosperity to the people."

"today."

"On behalf of the royal family of the Land of Fire, I hereby formally announce my abdication."

"Unconditionally transfer all territory, wealth, and power of the Land of Fire to the Fifth Hokage!"

The entire venue fell silent once again.

If Chiba's words just now were a bombshell...

The declaration of abdication by the daimyo of the Land of Fire was like a magnitude 12 earthquake.

"You're insane!"

The daimyo of the Land of Water screamed, like a wildcat whose tail had been stepped on.

"Daimyo of the Land of Fire, is your brain filled with shit?"

"You actually bowed down to a ninja!"

"You've betrayed the entire aristocratic class!"

The daimyo of the Land of Earth was furious.

"Coward!"

"This is a disgrace to the nobility!"

The daimyo of the Land of Lightning rushed up to the daimyo of the Land of Fire and grabbed him by the collar.

"Were you under some kind of illusion they cast?"

"Take back what you just said!"

The daimyo of the Land of Fire shoved aside the daimyo of the Land of Lightning.

Although he was afraid of Chiba, he was not afraid of his own kind.

"Friends, times have changed."

The daimyo of the Land of Fire gave a bitter smile and left the stands without looking back.

He has completed his mission.

At least.

He saved his life and ensured his family's continued wealth and prosperity.

The departure of the Fire Country Daimyo was like the last straw that broke the camel's back.

The remaining daimyo were completely panicked.

The largest daimyo has surrendered, what do they have to fight against Chiba?

"Walk!"

"Get out of here immediately!"

"Return home! Gather all troops!"

The daimyo of the Land of Lightning roared in exasperation.

"Raikage".

"Escort me back to my country immediately!"

"I hereby declare all-out war on Konoha!"

Surrounded by a group of guards.

The lords of various countries, in a disheveled state, rushed towards the exit of the passage.

Onoki, Raikage A, and the others had livid faces, but they had no choice but to grit their teeth and follow.

They must hurry back to the village to prepare for the storm that will sweep across the entire ninja world.

Upon seeing this.

Kakashi immediately made a hand gesture.

Hundreds of ANBU ninjas instantly appeared and blocked all exits.

As long as Chiba gives the order.

These daimyo, along with the four Kage of the four great ninja villages, will absolutely not be able to leave Konoha alive today.

"Step back."

Chiba's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.

Kakashi paused for a moment, but quickly waved his hand.

The ANBU ninjas retreated like a tide, making way for a passage.

Those famous figures fled the arena like stray dogs.

Nara Shikaku quickly walked to Chiba's side.

He lowered his voice, his tone revealing a hint of anxiety.

"Lord Hokage."

"Releasing a tiger back into the mountains will lead to endless troubles."

"Once they return, they will definitely unite to fight against Konoha."

"At that time, the scale of the war will become enormous."

Chiba stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze deep as he watched the fleeing figures of the people.

"Shikaku."

"You're still too conservative."

"Killing a few daimyo, or a few kage, can indeed quickly suppress the situation for a while."

"But those remaining forces will turn into countless rats, hiding underground and constantly causing trouble."

"What I want is not submission."

"It completely crushed all their hopes of resistance in one fell swoop."

"Let them go back and regroup their forces, and reveal all their cards."

"Only by completely destroying their strongest forces on the front lines can we achieve this."

"Only then will this world truly usher in eternal peace."