Naruto: The Infinite New World

Chapter 107 Returning to the Village

Leaf.

The streets were deserted.

Jin and Baiya walked into the village.

There were few pedestrians on the road.

Apart from the guard at the door who respectfully called out,

"Greetings, Mr. White Fang."

In addition.

Without the warm hospitality of the last time, even the streets of Konoha were much quieter than before.

"Your popularity lasted a very short time."

Jin sighed from the side.

Last time, if he hadn't run fast, he would have been trampled.

The enthusiastic residents, however, terrified him.

But the difference between now and the past is too great.

"After all, this isn't exactly a time for celebration."

White Fang shook his head; he didn't care about that.

The enthusiasm from last time needed to be inspiring.

They notified the villagers of the battle report first.

After all, the departure of most of the village's ninjas caused unease among the villagers and affected the stability of Konoha.

Naturally, a celebration of military achievements is needed.

Even those at the top don't want to.

Looking at the Hokage's office building in the distance.

"I remember Hiruzen Sarutobi said that becoming Hokage is not about being recognized by others after you become Hokage, but about being recognized by everyone."

"Lord White Fang, do you want to become Hokage?"

Jin's voice was calm yet seductive.

White Fang's gaze fell upon the desolate village.

In the distance, there is a renovated small building, but there are many more dilapidated wooden houses bearing the marks of time.

I heard that before the war, the Hokage wanted to repair the buildings in Konoha.

But after the war broke out, there was no news of them.

He remembered that when he was a child, the streets of Konoha were bustling with people.

Now, on the desolate streets, only a few scattered people are walking quickly, wrapped in their clothes.

The smile that used to grace their faces was gone.

This is because of war.

Even during World War I, the village never saw such a scene.

He knew very well that these things were more or less related to the current Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

However, he believed that he could not be better than Hiruzen Sarutobi.

So, does he really deserve to become Hokage?

Everyone in the village wanted to become Hokage, and he was no exception.

just.

White Tooth smiled and shook his head, his face unusually gentle.

"I only want to protect the village; I don't need to worry about becoming Hokage."

At that moment, his face showed a look of loss.

He didn't give any reason.

Jin watched as the wind blew through the fallen, withered leaves in the distance.

Raise your hand.

A snowflake landed on my hand.

"It's snowing."

The reasons are no longer important.

Because winter is bitterly cold.

The Hokage's office.

"Lord Hokage."

White Fang knelt on one knee, while Hiruzen Sarutobi sat in a chair, smoking his pipe and slowly exhaling a puff of smoke.

There was a clear hierarchy and order.

However, there are always some people who don't respect this hierarchy.

"Old man! Hurry up!"

Uchiha Golden Hand slammed his fist on the table.

"Cough cough." Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed repeatedly, looking helplessly at Jin.

In all her years as Hokage, only Tsunade has dared to be so rude.

Now there's another one, Uchiha Kin.

How dare he?

Although he wouldn't do anything to Uchiha Kin for this.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath.

Jin, on the other hand, didn't care at all; he never thought about maintaining any superficial appearances.

It's meaningless and exhausting.

No matter how well he does, he's still an Uchiha, and these people won't stop targeting him.

They couldn't afford to treat the Uchiha clan any worse than they had already done.

So why bother maintaining it so exhaustingly?

If it weren't for the fact that this mission was only done by him and White Fang, and that his report was indispensable, he would have gone home long ago.

"You did a great job on this mission. You've completed an S-rank mission. Uchiha Kin, you can start preparing for the Jonin Exams now."

This made Hiruzen Sarutobi sigh, realizing that the Uchiha clan was truly prone to producing geniuses.

"The Jonin Exams."

Jin scratched his head.

Even if the promotion requirements are lowered during wartime, one still needs to take an exam to become a Jonin.

To become a Jonin, two conditions must be met: first, one must have meritorious service in battle; and second, one must pass the Jonin written exam.

The competition was extremely complex.

"I understand," Jin waved dismissively.

He didn't think he could pass the Jonin Exams; he knew the scope of the Jonin Exams.

Ninjutsu knowledge accounts for one-third, combat command, intelligence gathering and transmission, interrogation and inquiry, and the Will of Fire accounts for another third. The last part is various intelligence about other villages.

He was confident he could get a perfect score in ninjutsu, but he hadn't really learned anything else, because he only focused on his own strength.

"I'll add your mission to your ninja file. You can leave now if there's nothing else."

Hiruzen Sarutobi just wanted to get rid of Kin, and he was very annoyed by Kin's attitude towards him.

He rubbed his temples, and the smile on his face began to falter.

"Then I'll head back now."

Jin Ke didn't care at all what Hiruzen Sarutobi thought.

He strode out of the Hokage's office with an air of indifference, as if he didn't recognize anyone.

Watching Uchiha Kin leave, Hiruzen Sarutobi's smile finally faltered, his face turning cold as he looked at the silent, head bowed.

What are your thoughts on Uchiha Kin?

White Fang continues to remain silent.

He cannot comment on what Uchiha Kin is like yet.

Many things, if spoken aloud, will only lead to the worst possible outcome.

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head, helpless against Sakumo's taciturn personality.

"You did a great job on this mission to Kumogakure."

He hadn't expected that the Cloud Village, which hadn't yet recovered, would actually dare to join the war.

Fortunately, White Fang temporarily repelled the first wave of enemy troops.

Moreover, he was a human jinchūriki.

That could cause a lot of trouble for the village.

"Last time, when Iwagakure attacked the front lines, many of their ninjas rushed into the Land of Fire, causing considerable losses. Although Sunagakure's offensive was not strong, it still prevented Tsunade from escaping. As for Kirigakure, it's a long story."

Looking at these battle reports, Hiruzen Sarutobi was in a real bind.

Konoha has the upper hand on the battlefield, so there's not much to worry about regarding potential setbacks at the front.

The Iwa ninja who cause trouble within the Land of Fire are a real problem.

There are also Cloud Ninja who are preparing to join the war.

The biggest problem Konoha Village is facing right now.

There's no one here anymore.

All those who could be sent out have been sent out.

There are still quite a few top-tier fighters, including him, Danzo, and White Fang in front of him.

Without a ninja team, they could easily be ganged up on and killed.

"Can you stop the Cloud Ninja?"

"Shumao".

White Fang looked up at Hiruzen Sarutobi, whose face was obscured by smoke.

The Hokage's intention was for him to lead the few remaining ninjas at the border outpost to block any large force that the Cloud Ninja might send.

The number of these people is probably no more than fifty.

And none of them were Jonin.

But White Tooth nodded anyway.

"I can."

It was nothing more than a desperate attempt to intercept them.

Doesn't he still have Uchiha Kin as a precious treasure?

It's not necessarily impossible.

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled smoke rings.

His expressionless face concealed thoughts that were impossible to fathom.

"Please, Sumo."

(End of this chapter)