Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 96 Chunin Exams (Two-in-One)

In the illusion, Sakumo Hatake saw Kakashi standing silently in front of his own corpse because of his suicide, then tears streamed down his face, and finally he held his body and wept bitterly.

Sakumo Hatake felt his heart skip a beat.

Yes, I never imagined that my death would cause Kakashi so much harm!

As the scene shifts, Kakashi, grieving the loss of his father, is plunged into darkness.

He even joined Root and became a ninja who only lived for missions. He wasn't a person at all, but a tool!

Furthermore, the perverse Chiga also showed Sakumo Hatake Kakashi's way of comforting him.

Every night, the lonely Kakashi would take out the little yellow book that Chiga had given him to avoid the killings he had committed during the day.

What followed was not something he, as a father, should have seen.

Sakumo Hatake quickly broke free from Chiga's illusion.

"So... that book hidden under Kakashi's bed was a gift for you?"

Sakumo Hatake narrowed his eyes, his gaze toward Chiga becoming sharp.

[Negative emotions from Sakumo Hatake: Emotional value +50! First time gaining Sakumo Hatake's emotional value, reward: Lightning attribute experience +5000!]

Chiga was startled, feeling a surge of killing intent approaching.

No way, this guy isn't planning to take someone with him before he dies, is he?

Chiga wished she could slap herself.

Why not just honestly edit the scenes of Kakashi falling into darkness in the anime and show them to Sakumo Hatake? Why did you have to add some scenes that are not suitable for children?

Chiga's expression hardened, and he said seriously, "Lord Sakumo, what book are you talking about? I don't know anything about it. Does Kakashi like reading?"

Deny it three times in a row; absolutely do not admit to this, or you're really finished.

Sakumo Hatake didn't speak, he just stared at Chiga.

Seeing this, Chiga could only avoid Hatake Sakumo's increasingly sharp gaze and earnestly say:

"Lord Sakumo, you're finally free now, but that old woman Chiyo still remembers what you did in Sunagakure!"

"You can't forget the time Chiyo gave Kakashi trouble, can you?"

"This is just the beginning. If they knew you were dead, they might assassinate Kakashi even more frequently."

Sakumo Hatake shook his head and said, "I'm not worried about that. Kakashi will have to go through these assassinations sooner or later, and that will actually help him grow faster."

Upon hearing this, Chiga asked helplessly, "Lord Sakumo, I've shown you so much and given you so many reasons, are you still insisting on using death to atone for the damage you've caused to the Land of Fire?"

Sakumo Hatake asked in surprise, "Who said I was going to commit suicide now?"

"I knew it! Lord Sakumo, you wouldn't just leave young Kakashi alone."

Chiga said happily.

Sakumo Hatake remained expressionless and said bluntly, "Yes, with a friend like you, I really can't trust Kakashi."

Chiga: "." If you hadn't said that, we could have continued our conversation.

Seeing that Sakumo Hatake had already confirmed that he was the one who sent the erotic book, Chiga could only smile awkwardly: "Well, I did it so that Kakashi could learn more knowledge."

"Speaking of which, we actually used this knowledge point in the last task!"

"The threesome part?" Sakumo Hatake asked.

"Yes, that's it."

Chiga was startled and looked at Sakumo Hatake with a shocked expression.

I never expected that you, white-haired, squinty-eyed Sakumo Hatake, would be so familiar with the plot of that book.

Sure enough, how serious can a samurai family be if they treat the unique technique of the Thousand Years of Death as a family secret and even personally demonstrate and teach it to their son?

Turns out we're kindred spirits! You should have said so earlier!

Chiga immediately relaxed and said, "Lord Sakumo, you..."

"No need to be so formal."

Before Chiga could finish speaking, Hatake Sakumo interrupted with a smile, "If you like, you can call me Uncle Sakumo!"

"Lord Sakumo, you'll get beaten up by the Uchiha clan if you keep going like this!"

This guy is so indecent! Not only did he secretly read erotic novels, but he also tried to take advantage of the Uchiha clan.

It should be noted that because Chiga is increasingly valued by the Uchiha clan's higher-ups, his status as the Uchiha clan's uncle is almost universally acknowledged.

Which member of the Uchiha clan wouldn't greet Chika with a warm "Uncle" upon first meeting him?

If Chiga were to call Hatake Sakumo "uncle," what would the Uchiha clan members call him? "Grand Uncle"?

"Heh, your Uchiha clan would probably be quite happy to have you call me uncle!"

Sakumo Hatake said with a hint of probing.

Seeing this, Chiga knew that Sakumo Hatake still suspected that he had ulterior motives.

After thinking for a moment, Chiga explained, "Uncle Sakumo, don't doubt whether my purpose is impure. Just like I said before, I really just don't want to see Kakashi fall into darkness."

"Furthermore, Uncle Sakumo, our Uchiha clan has not placed any bets on you."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Hatake Sakumo raised an eyebrow.

The position of Hokage is usually passed down within the Hokage lineage, but Sakumo Hatake is not among them.

Even so, there was a very high demand in Konoha for Sakumo Hatake to become the Fourth Hokage.

It's not that Sakumo Hatake is boasting, but he wouldn't dare say he'll definitely become Hokage. However, becoming an advisor or an assistant to the Hokage is only a matter of time.

Given that he was certain to enter the upper echelons of Konoha, why didn't the Uchiha clan place their bets on him?

The desire to have a voice in the upper echelons has always been a long-held aspiration of the Uchiha clan.

Sakumo Hatake, also a little curious, asked, "If I may ask, who does your Uchiha clan favor?"

Chiga chuckled and countered, "Wasn't it because Uncle Sakumo thought highly of Minato that he made Kakashi his disciple?"

"Your clan has good taste!"

Upon hearing this, Sakumo Hatake immediately gave him a look of agreement.

Outsiders say he has the ability to see through a person's potential, which is a bit of an exaggeration, but his judgment of people is indeed very accurate.

Minato is a gentle and sunny person with a highly infectious personality, making it easy for people to feel close to him.

He's quite capable, has a good personality, is reasonably good-looking, and has a deep love for the village.

Most importantly, Minato was a pure member of the Hokage lineage.

As the topic ended, the two didn't talk much more, given their age difference and lack of common ground.

After so many days of despair, it's time for Sakumo Hatake to pull himself together and think about how to give the Land of Fire an explanation if he doesn't commit suicide to atone for his sins.

So Chiga didn't disturb them too much. She walked out of the Hatake family and looked up at the bright sunshine.

She laughed brightly: "I've actually learned how to talk my way out of trouble!"

In fact, Sakumo Hatake's suicide was just an impulsive act born out of guilt.

Now, Chiga has given Sakumo Hatake a reason, a reason to live for Kakashi.

Everyone has moments of extremes, but as long as you reflect on them afterward or talk to someone, you can get over them quickly.

Of course, if you still haven't figured it out, then you should really go.

At this moment, Kakashi, who seemed to have a premonition, also returned home. He was completely bewildered when he saw Chiga standing at his door.

"Why are you at my house?" Kakashi asked, puzzled.

"I've come to find my crow!"

Chiga replied.

As Chiga whistled, a dozen crows suddenly flew out and then circled above Chiga.

"Why don't you save a few for me?"

Kakashi looked up, a hint of longing in his eyes. "I've noticed that the crows you keep are quite well-behaved, and they can even understand human speech. They'd be excellent as aerial reconnaissance!"

Although these crows only stayed at his house for a few days, Kakashi discovered their benefits and how they could be used to assist in casting illusions.

"Kakashi, you wish!"

Chiga refused without hesitation.

I saved your father, and you're actually eyeing my crow?!

While it wouldn't be considered repaying kindness with enmity, it wasn't much better.

Bah, Kakashi, you're despicable!

Chiga stormed off from the Hatake clan.

After Chiga left, Sakumo Hatake came out after hearing that his son had returned.

He watched Chika's retreating figure and asked Kakashi, "You and Chika get along quite well?"

Kakashi was startled, then exclaimed joyfully, "Father, you..."

He was well aware of the immense pressure his father had been under these past few days.

In the past few days, his father has kept himself locked in his room and has had very little communication with him, which has made him very worried.

Now I can see it, and the guilt that has always been on my father's face is gone.

"Um!"

Faced with his father's question, Kakashi nodded emphatically and said, "Chiga is the goal I will pursue for the rest of my life!"

Upon hearing this, Hatake Sakumo nodded. He had also sensed that the kid's potential was limitless.

At this moment, Sakumo Hatake patted Kakashi's head and chuckled, "I was so busy with missions lately that I neglected to educate you!"

"Now, I think I have plenty of time to instill in you a correct outlook on life!"

"Also, Kakashi, didn't you say that Chiga is your goal?"

"I've decided to teach you my clan's secret technique, the Thousand-Year Kill, today!"

Looking at his father's kind smile, and then at the gleaming white teeth in his father's hand.

Kakashi's anus tightened, and he felt a chill rush from his anus straight to the top of his head!

That damned Uchiha Chika, did he come here just to tell his father about his peeping at erotic books?

With Sakumo Hatake's voluntary demotion to become a branch captain in the Anbu, Danzo was satisfied, and the rumors vanished overnight.

As for the anger from the Land of Fire, that will need to be appeased by the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

At the end of Konoha 44, the Hidden Leaf Village of the Land of Fire suddenly announced that it would jointly hold this year's Chunin Exams with the Hidden Stone Village of the Land of Earth.

They also invited the Third Tsuchikage to Konoha to discuss the exam program.

Surprisingly, the Third Tsuchikage, his old rival, readily agreed.

This move left the three major powers, who had been watching the show, completely bewildered.

No, you two were about to fight before, how come you've turned into good buddies now?

The leaders of the three kingdoms were racking their brains, but they still couldn't figure out what the Land of Earth and the Land of Fire wanted to do.

The Chunin Exams are very interesting, as anyone who has read the original manga knows.

Whether one can advance from a genin to a chunin depends not on strength ranking, but on overall ability.

Chunin are junior commanders on the battlefield. More important than combat prowess is a calm and collected mind, as well as excellent analytical and judgment skills. These are the keys to becoming a Chunin.

However, the real purpose of the Chunin Exams was actually for show.

If such a strict examination system were truly implemented, how could those who don't use their brains possibly become Chunin?

Each country needs a direct assessment to let the daimyo of the ninja world see the strength of their village and the abundance of talent they produce.

Only in this way can we better secure funding.

Chiga didn't care about the village's decision, since he had only graduated from the Ninja Academy less than half a year ago and there was no need for him to participate in the Chunin Exams at this time.

Furthermore, the Land of Earth's involvement in the Chunin Exams is definitely not for good reasons.

Especially since he was one of the ninjas who brought back the Four-Tails Jinchuriki.

It seems the Iwa ninja would be happy to take him down in the Chunin Exams.

Chiga doesn't need to get himself into trouble just for a Chunin spot.

Moreover, the Jonin Kushina who was able to register him is currently in solitary confinement, and it's questionable whether she even knows about the Chunin Exams.

So instead of wasting time, you might as well think about how to absorb natural energy and enter a celestial state.

However, things did not go as Chiga wished.

On the riverbank where Chiga often trained, a ninja dressed as an ANBU member appeared in front of him.

"Uchiha Chika, the Third Hokage is looking for you. He wants you to go to the Hokage's office immediately!"

Faced with the sudden appearance of the Anbu, Chiga was slightly taken aback, then remarked, "Uncle Sakumo, even in this disguise, I can still tell who you are, right?"

Upon arriving at the Hokage Building, before Chiga even stepped into the Hokage's office, he spotted a familiar figure ahead.

Chiga exclaimed in astonishment, "Kushina-sensei?"

"Haha, didn't expect that, did you? I'm out again!"

When Kushina saw Chiga approaching, she flashed a bright smile, took a few steps forward, pinched Chiga's cheek, and complained, "Speaking of which, you haven't come to see me for several days. Don't you even care about me as your teacher anymore?"

"And Minato too, he was so busy developing a new ninjutsu that he didn't even know I'd been released."

Chiga rolled her eyes at Kushina and said irritably, "Kushina-sensei, this confinement of you is like a joke. Nobody even knew you were out!"

Kushina chuckled and said, "You're partly to blame for me being able to come out this time!"

Chiga was taken aback, then blurted out, "Kushina-sensei, you didn't sign me up for the Chunin Exams, did you?"

"Yes, you guessed right, I did register you!"

Kushina said.

"Well, actually, I don't really want to leave the genin organization."

"What nonsense are you talking about? A ninja's rank is linked to the mission rewards. The higher your rank, the more rewards you get."

Kushina said.

(End of this chapter)