Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 342 Uchiha Kumo's Plot

"A ninja from Iwagakure? If you're still just a genin at your age, you're not capable of traveling with us."

Karui looked at Chito and said, "Unless you're deliberately keeping your genin rank, or Iwagakure is hiding your records? In that case, we might consider it."

Omoi, who was standing to the side with a lollipop in his mouth, scratched his head without saying a word, but his mind was already racing.

Did this guy from Iwagakure tamper with the files? What if Konoha finds out?

Will that terrifying guy Uchiha Yun just jump out and kill him?

If I stand next to him, will I be mistaken for an accomplice and beaten to death?

The teacher told us to just go along with whatever came up, there's no need to be with this guy, right?

Thinking this, Omoi shifted his body, seemingly wanting to get away from this guy. A slacker should be prepared to be a slacker, even though he himself really wanted to defeat those three guys from Konoha.

"I came to Konoha five years ago to participate in a Chunin Exam. After that, I was always away from the village on missions, so I missed the subsequent Chunin Exams."

Chito shrugged and said, "As you can see, I'm still just a genin. But speaking of which, last time I faced that person's student again, and I almost won..."

Ok?

Karui was stunned.

The first half of this statement is clearly a sophistry, but the latter part confirms his conjecture.

The teacher said that the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure was the most skilled in conspiracy among the Kage, and the Seventh Team, which was formed by the four major ninja villages against Konoha, was formed under his coordination.

Is this guy from Iwagakure in front of me the face of the Third Tsuchikage?

"Who else have you contacted?" Karui asked.

"And there's Kirigakure."

Chito smiled and replied, "Five years ago, in the Chunin Exams, Muya from Kirigakure, like me, ultimately failed, but we were also just a little short of success."

"Among the opponents that time, the girl named Uchiha Izumi was not only that person's disciple, but also his younger sister."

"We've found a way to counter the three-tomoe Sharingan. Although the number is small, it can still play a crucial role."

Karui frowned slightly: "What's the attitude of the Sand Village?"

Chito replied, "Sunagakure has declined. You probably know about the Five Kage Summit during the Chunin Exams; Sunagakure's representative was just a thirteen-year-old child, and a Jinchuriki at that..."

"They spout righteous words, refuse to return to the Alliance, and want to confront that Class 7. But in the end, it's just that they're afraid."

Omoi, standing to the side, then spoke up: "Aren't you afraid? If Iwagakure weren't afraid, the Third Tsuchikage would probably have already gotten restless, wouldn't he?"

These words left Zhi Tu speechless.

A moment of silence fell over the scene.

At this moment, Wu Ye, who had been watching this place, walked over.

"Excuse my rudeness, but I have seen some of the information about you two."

"The Hidden Cloud Village is probably not much better off than the Hidden Sand Village now. The Fourth Raikage died directly at the hands of that person, and the Fifth Raikage died indirectly. There is no need to argue about these two points."

"Your teacher... must be very sad, right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the two people from Yunyin frowned.

Omoi turned the lollipop around: "The teacher is doing well, you don't need to worry about her."

Wu Ye smiled and said, "But I heard that Lord Killer Bee's concert hasn't been held in Kumogakure for a long time."

For a moment, the two fell silent.

In fact, they knew very well that the other party was right. Since the death of the Fifth Raikage, or rather, since the death of the Fourth Raikage, their teacher had changed a lot.

The rapping that used to come out of his mouth is gone, and he even starts to sit quietly in the Ray Shadow Building, where he can sit for a whole day dealing with official business.

This was something that was simply impossible before.

"The Jinchuriki of Sunagakure received a favor from Konoha. I heard that Sunagakure was invaded more than three years ago. If it weren't for Uchiha Kumo, this Jinchuriki would probably be dead."

"We don't force them, and the same goes for you."

"If you can bear the inability to retaliate against the humiliation inflicted on your teacher, then act on your own. The combined forces of Iwagakure and Kirigakure are not necessarily doomed to failure."

……

In classroom 301 on the third floor of the teaching building, most of the genin who had broken through the two guards had already arrived.

Seating was assigned randomly, but Naruto happened to sit next to Shikamaru.

"There are quite a lot of people..."

Naruto glanced at the classroom door, which led to the stairs from the second floor, where many genin had already passed by.

Shikamaru chimed in, "In order to deal with your four great ninja villages, things will definitely not go as smoothly as before. Even I couldn't defend against that genjutsu downstairs, let alone those guys."

Shikamaru then looked at Naruto and asked, "Why haven't you come to see me yet?"

Naruto scratched his head and chuckled, "How did you know I'd come looking for you? I've been undergoing special training lately, so I haven't had time."

"Fortunately, the first written test didn't go too badly, so it's not too late to come see you after the first one, is it?"

Shikamaru nodded, accepting the explanation.

After thinking for a moment, she still reminded him, "I deliberately came a little early, and I observed everyone on the first floor beforehand..."

At this point, taking advantage of the teacher's absence, Shikamaru approached Naruto and whispered, "The Ninja Academy system was first proposed by the Second Hokage, and after that, various ninja villages began to imitate it. Therefore, in peacetime, the age at which genin graduate is generally around twelve years old."

"Many genin might not participate in the Chunin Exams in the first year because they are not confident, but they will almost always participate in the second year."

"Most people who participate in the Chunin Exams for the first time will just be there to make up the numbers, but they will almost always advance the second time, even if they lose the third match."

Naruto was taken aback: "You can advance even if you lose?"

Shikamaru nudged Naruto's arm: "That's not the important thing. What's important is that I just saw a lot of genin who should be over fifteen years old, and some of them were clearly over eighteen."

"And... two of them were even in the same Chunin Exams as Izumi-sensei five years ago."

"Izumi-sensei, who has always been proud of that Chunin Exams, has mentioned it more than once. Those two were not easy to deal with; they put them in a very difficult position."

"Five years have passed, and the other party certainly won't stay in the same place forever. We'd better be careful."

Naruto waved his hand casually: "Don't worry, I underwent very intense special training this time, there won't be any problems."

Seeing Naruto's confidence, Shikamaru wanted to say something, but at that moment the person in charge of the first exam walked in.

……

In an office at the ninja academy.

At this moment, Minato was fiddling with the crystal ball in front of him, which displayed the scene of the genin's first exam.

"How did you manage to borrow this thing? That old man treats it like a treasure, and even Jiraiya wouldn't lend it to him no matter how much he begged and pleaded."

Minato casually replied, "Ever since Jiraiya-sensei was arrested, even the Third Hokage has lost the trust of the Women's Association. This thing is no longer visible in the hot springs."

Yun was taken aback: "How did you know? Have you tried it?"

These words immediately made Minato lose his composure, and he quickly explained, "Setting up the barrier at the hot spring requires communication with the Anbu and the security forces. I only borrowed this crystal ball today, and I will return it after the first exam."

"Why are you so nervous? I didn't say you were going to use it for anything bad."

As she spoke, Yun looked at the image inside the crystal ball.

The first exam went without any major surprises; compared to the original story I remembered, not a single person was eliminated.

That so-called final question, without Naruto's declaration, didn't even make a single genin give up on the exam.

This situation is highly illogical.

"It seems these kids already knew the purpose of our assessment."

Yun looked at the crystal ball and said, "Even the guy who took the Chunin Exams with Izumi is here. He's eighteen years old now, isn't he?"

Minato sighed, "After all, it concerns their courage to continue uniting in the future. The Third Tsuchikage has been quite busy lately."

"The Chunin Exams are ultimately just tests for genin to be promoted to chunin. They also know very well that we won't let Team 7 get into trouble. A harmless test will naturally convince most people."

Most people?

Yun smiled.

I'm afraid that, apart from that old geezer Onoki, most people will follow in his footsteps in the future.

They might think that their death would be an opportunity, or that they would surrender after being killed by the Vortex.

It's all just a joke...

At that moment, Minato handed over a document: "Take a look at this. I've thought about it, but it's up to you to decide whether you agree or not."

Yun took the file and opened it.

???

The report on the document made Yun's eye twitch, which meant that only Shikamaru could find a loophole.

The Nine-Tails is registered as a ninja beast, and because of the Inuzuka clan and certain summoning techniques, the power of ninja beasts is indeed allowed to participate in the Chunin Exams.

But bringing a nine-tailed fish into the fishpond to blast it...

This is a bit outrageous, isn't it?

"Rejected."

Yun threw the file on the table: "My purpose in having Team 7 participate in the Chunin Exams was to give them some experience. Letting that little Nine-Tails in and letting it wreak havoc might just ruin the Chunin Exams in the end."

Minato thought about it and it seemed to make sense. Just as he was about to agree, he noticed that Yun had picked up the document again.

"etc."

"What's wrong? Have you changed your mind?"

Yun smiled wickedly.

"When Shikaku gets old, Shikamaru is the strategist I've chosen for him. Although this guy is as smart as his father, sometimes he still can't distinguish between the big and small kings..."

"I'll discuss the specific arrangements with Little Nine-Tailed Fox and involve it. This time, letting him shoot himself in the foot might actually be a step forward."

"Naruto is still quite strong after learning Sage Mode. Letting the Nine-Tails in to cause trouble is an unexpected event for Team 7."

"Too many things in this Chunin Exams have become transparent. If I don't introduce any surprises, it's not my intention for them to complete the Chunin Exams smoothly."

As soon as he finished speaking, Minato smiled helplessly.

So Shikamaru still didn't understand one thing: he only knew that Kurama could be used as an ally, but he didn't understand who Kurama actually listened to.

This report was bound to return to his own hands from the very beginning, and Yun would definitely know his plans.

So, was the little nine-tailed fox Tingquan his? Or was it ordered by Tingyun?

……

Almost everyone passed the first round of the Chunin Exams.

Naruto is also prepared to go all out.

Naruto and Sasuke started arguing as soon as Naruto stepped out of the Ninja Academy gates under the spotlight.

"Go and invite Class 9."

"Why do you want me to go?"

"Sakura likes you! If you go, she definitely won't refuse. Sai and Torune seem afraid of her, so you can be together, right?"

"No, I won't go. You're asking me to sacrifice my body."

"Are you going or not?"

"I'm not going!"

"If you don't go, I'll give Sakura the photos from the bathhouse last time! →_→"

(○Д○)

After dealing with one, Naruto looked at Hinata.

With just one glance, Hinata understood instantly and quickly said, "I...I'll go find Neji-nii, he'll definitely help us."

Naruto nodded and put his hands together: "Hinata is still the cutest. I'll leave it to you then. Shikamaru and I will go find Karin, and then we'll meet at the yakiniku restaurant tonight."

As soon as the barbecue restaurant appeared, Choji, who was following Shikamaru, jumped three feet high.

"Naruto is the best! Barbecue, barbecue!"

At this moment, Ino, who had been silent until now, came over.

"Naruto... um... I wanted to ask... do you have...?"

"No! It's impossible!"

Before he could finish speaking, Naruto immediately refuted his words.

Shikamaru, standing to the side, said helplessly, "Think about it, you should understand, right? If Naruto had a photo like the one of Brother Kumo, would he still be standing here alive? I'm afraid even the Hokage couldn't save him, right?"

Ino felt a wave of sadness wash over her...

Why not?

If you have one, you could move the florist's safe over!

……

Meanwhile, under the threat of the photos, Sasuke had no choice but to turn to Team 9.

When Sakura saw Sasuke coming straight at her, her heart started racing.

The second personality kept shouting in my mind, and had even thought of a name for the child.

"Um... I'd like to invite you guys to a barbecue restaurant together."

Barbecue restaurant?

"Sasuke-kun... is this invitation... a date?"

She appeared beside Sasuke with lightning speed, linking arms with him, and Sakura's eyes widened in amazement.

Happiness came so suddenly!

Going on a date right away... isn't that too fast?

Sakura shook her head sharply, quickly banishing the unpleasant thought.

Sasuke looked helpless. So, we still have to rely on this method?

I'll endure it for the sake of the photo!

Even now, Sai still looked over with a smile: "It seems Team 7 isn't as confident as Naruto said, so are they trying to team up with us?"

"After all, apart from that ugly girl who's a hopeless romantic, our class is pretty strong. Naruto made you use your charm to invite her; he certainly knows how to pick people."

Ugly...ugly girl...(O皿O)!

In an instant, Sakura, who had almost gotten used to Sai's sharp tongue, exploded.

In his second personality state, he turned around and chased after Sai to attack.

The person standing to the side was already used to it.

She bowed slightly to Sasuke: "That's just how they communicate, don't mind it. Actually... Sakura is quite pretty."

Sasuke's eye twitched.

He didn't see anything pretty or anything; all he saw was violence.

"Um... are you guys going?"

After thinking for a moment, Qu Gen replied, "We will definitely go to Naruto's invitation. He is our classmate and friend, and so are you."

Sasuke breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this: "Then I'll wait for you at the barbecue restaurant tonight. We all need to go home at this time of day."

……

Night falls.

The three tables in the private room of the barbecue restaurant were pushed together, and the seventh group, who were hosting the dinner, arrived early.

Naruto was taking out his wallet and painfully counting his meager savings.

Fifteen people from five classes ate barbecue, including someone of Choji's caliber.

After this, my wallet will probably suffer a major loss, and I'll be left to fend for myself.

"You're here really early."

Shikamaru's voice rang out, and Naruto was about to get up when, in the next moment...

"Boss, the usual deal: twenty servings of grilled meat, plus ten bottles of sake!"

As the shouts subsided, Naruto, who was in the private room, felt dizzy and almost collapsed.

Little Nine-Tailed Fox is here too?

Shikamaru, who was supporting Naruto, was a little embarrassed. In order to prove that he hadn't brought anyone to freeload, he could only explain, "The Nine-Tails' registration file is for a ninja beast, so I registered it as my ninja beast before."

"The registration was just approved after the exam today. To avoid this little nine-tailed fox finding out later that we didn't invite it to our get-together, so..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Naruto, who had already sat down, paused in surprise.

The pain from before vanished in the next second, replaced by pure joy.

"Shikamaru, I knew you were the smartest! Well done!"

Sasuke, who was standing to the side, was also stunned for a moment.

If the Nine-Tails enters the arena as a ninja beast alongside Shikamaru, wouldn't it be able to walk around without any problems?

Even if the Jinchuriki of Sunagakure is perfect, with only one tail, how could he possibly be a match for the young Nine-Tails?

but……

I feel like something's wrong.

Sasuke looked up and his eyes met Shikamaru's.

Shikamaru smiled helplessly. Although he had figured some things out, there was nothing he could do now that things had come to this.

"Bang."

A soft sound interrupted Sasuke and Shikamaru's train of thought.

The Nine-Tails plopped down on the table, reached out and patted Naruto's shoulder: "As expected, you're the most reliable little brat, much more dependable than your Hokage father."

"Don't worry! The guys who treat me to barbecue and drinks are all brothers. I definitely won't let them do a losing business!"

Just as Naruto was about to thank him, the Nine-Tails, unable to hold back any longer, burst out from inside him.

Six whiskers sprouted, and the Nine-Tailed Fox slapped away the little Nine-Tailed Fox's claws: "It's only because I, the great one, can't come out, otherwise, would you still be involved?"

The little nine-tailed fox waved its paw: "This great one doesn't bother with foxes who aren't officially employed."

"What are you so smug about, you bastard? Believe me or not, I'll come out and give you a good beating!"

"You're not a permanent employee."

"I'm going to eat you!"

"You're not a permanent employee."

……

After a conversation, the Nine-Tails' defenses were breached by its own half.

Returning to its sealed location, the Nine-Tailed Fox became depressed.

The first thing he said to Naruto was to establish a system.

Left with no other choice, Naruto could only promise, "When I become the Sixth Hokage, I will definitely arrange for the Fox Boss to be given the highest rank."

"Boss Fox, just bear with this for now. When I become Hokage, I'll give that guy the lowest possible rank!"

……

After finally calming down Kurama, Naruto breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time, the other three classes also arrived, and after taking their seats, the five new classes began their meal together.

"I wouldn't have come if it weren't for Aunt Kushina. Since graduation, your Class 7 has been the most famous. I hear about you guys every day."

Karin looked at Naruto as she spoke, "Our Team 8's abilities are mostly in reconnaissance. We have some combat power, but it's nothing compared to the monsters that are targeting you."

Sitting next to Naruto, Shikamaru nodded and said directly, "I've considered that. Team 8's main task will be reconnaissance, so please rest assured."

Shikamaru then looked at Neji and the other two: "Since we're not in the same cohort, could you please introduce your areas of expertise?"

Neji thought for a moment and replied, "I am from the Hyuga clan. Rock Lee only knows taijutsu, while Tenten is skilled in ninja tools."

Neji then looked at Sasuke and said, "We won't help Hinata and our fellow villagers because of them, but we will do our best in the third exam. I hope you understand."

As soon as he finished speaking, Torune from Team 9 also spoke up: "The four great ninja villages are trying to gang up on us, so naturally we will help our friends. But we will not give up the third exam to you either."

Sai smiled and looked at everyone: "Actually, more than the ninjas from other villages, I want to see if you can truly live up to the title of the strongest."

"But what that person said is right. As a friend, I should definitely help, so I agreed."

That person?

A bluish tinge erupted from Tore's forehead, so was he ignored again? The Aburame clan's strongest characteristic...

Sakura, who was sitting next to Sasuke, also stopped being infatuated with him. After exchanging a glance with Ino, they both looked at Hinata.

"Actually, I've always envied Hinata. There's definitely some jealousy involved, but it's also pure envy for a friend."

"Although we've always been good friends, we'll give it our all in the third exam as well."

"So, the strongest Team 7... don't let us defeat you so easily!"

……

"Bang!"

No sooner had the two girls finished speaking than Xiao Li stepped onto the table.

"Youth, filled with love and friendship, is something to be pursued with all our might!"

"For love, I will prove myself in the third exam, proving that even if I'm at the bottom of the class, I can still become a genius through hard work!"

"This is my ninja way, and it is also the youth I have always upheld."

As the declaration was being made, the table suddenly cracked.

"boom……"

Unable to withstand the weight on Xiao Li's calves, the dining table was completely destroyed.

……

(End of this chapter)