Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

Chapter 353 A Clearer View of the Future

The second round of the Chunin Exams has ended.

Naruto and Sasuke, whose chakra was almost depleted, along with the heavily injured Sakura, barely managed to reach the tower, hand over the scroll, and then fell into a deep sleep.

Not only them, but Gaara after regaining his complete form was also affected.

Even though Shukaku is a tailed beast, Gaara's body still couldn't withstand such high intensity.

……

under night.

"Back then... although the Nine-Tails was indeed defeated by the Hokage's son from Team 7 and Sasuke Uchiha, perhaps if we had made a move..."

Before Chito could finish speaking, Onoki raised his hand and stopped him.

He looked at his granddaughter and said, "I'd like to hear your thoughts."

Kurotsuchi looked up upon hearing this: "With that guy's Jinchuriki power sealed away, yet he possesses power comparable to the Nine-Tails, eliminating Team 7 has become meaningless... isn't it?"

For a moment, everyone fell silent.

After a long silence, Onoki sighed and nodded: "You're right. The four great ninja villages... including Konoha, all know my purpose, but Uchiha Kumo still allowed Kurama to enter the second exam. As an assessment for his disciple... it's meaningless now, he doesn't care."

Kurotsuchi continued, "Again and again, in those situations, if we could overwhelm them with the Nine-Tails, I would continue. But if we can't, even if Team 7 is eliminated, our goal will become a joke."

Onoki rubbed his aching lower back, looking at Kurotsuchi with a smile: "I'd like to hear your thoughts."

The second inquiry.

However, Heitu did not have the old man's open-mindedness; instead, he frowned deeply.

"Sunagakure has gone ahead of us, and perhaps Kumogakure and Kirigakure have also gone ahead of us. Although Muya is stupid, their Mizukage is very smart."

Onoki let out a breath: "The Fifth Mizukage had already made his stance clear to the Hokage beforehand. In his opinion, Muya was harmless, and Uchiha Yun didn't care either."

"Hey!"

Onoki chuckled, floated over, and tapped Kurotsuchi on the forehead: "You mean I, the Third Tsuchikage, am stupid?"

Hei Tu, wincing in pain, clutched his forehead, his eyes filled with sorrow.

The old man's attitude speaks volumes.

Iwagakure has slowed down considerably, and because of the old man's presence, a major problem is bound to arise later.

The only one capable of standing up to Akatsuki would certainly not allow someone who had survived three Shinobi World Wars to continue living.

Just like the declaration of the Akatsuki organization's Uzumaki Sora, erase all hatred from the past and take all hatred for the future upon yourself.

Thinking of this, Heitu's eyes reddened, and a tear fell from his eye.

"Hey! Why are you crying?"

Onoki ruffled Kurotsuchi's hair and laughed: "Actually, your personality is something I've always worried about, inherited from your father. That's why I made Akatsuchi the next Tsuchikage. But now it seems you're much less of a worry for me than your father."

"I originally just wanted you to experience the Chunin Exams and see more, and I would have been satisfied. I didn't expect you to bring me such an unexpected surprise."

Kurotsuchi raised her head with teary eyes and looked at Onoki.

"Can't we even back down, can't we even admit defeat?"

Shaking his head, Onoki said, "Small ninja villages can admit defeat and submit, but large ninja villages cannot. The five great ninja villages have been in balance for the past few decades, and even Kirigakure and Sunagakure have not fallen below the level."

"Small countries can surrender, but large countries can only fight back. They won't feel at ease until an old man like me dies."

"Of course, Uchiha Yun won't kill me; I'll only die at the hands of the Akatsuki. And... many people will witness my death at the hands of the Akatsuki."

As soon as he finished speaking, Heitu's hands clenched so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh.

Watching all this, Onoki shook his head slightly: "You want revenge?"

Kurotsuchi replied in a deep voice, "One day, Iwagakure will take its revenge."

"hehe……"

With a light laugh, Onoki said, "Iwagakure's hatred lies only with Akatsuki. Konoha will be an ironclad ally in helping Iwagakure survive. Hatred for Konoha... is not Iwagakure's hatred, nor is it yours."

"It was the Akatsuki who killed me, possibly Nagato with the Rinnegan, or even Uzumaki Sora. Uchiha Kumo even personally came to Iwagakure's aid afterward. What right do you have to seek revenge on Konoha?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Heitu froze on the spot, staring at his grandfather with wide eyes, but he didn't know how to refute him.

After a long while...

"But...but Konoha..."

"Konoha has never joined forces with Akatsuki. Uzumaki Sora has always been the greatest enemy of the entire ninja world, and also an enemy of Konoha."

Onoki smiled: "They were of one mind, and they never colluded with the Akatsuki organization. Your direction of revenge... is just our guess."

"Who will kill me? Akatsuki, not Konoha. Do you understand?"

Hei Tu nodded blankly.

At this moment, her mind was in turmoil, because even if all her guesses were correct, Konoha was just deliberately late, just like Sunagakure and Kumogakure.

Who is the greatest enemy? It is still Xiao.

Onoki floated to the window and looked out at the now quiet Konoha commercial street.

"Remember this, Kurotsuchi. If your grandfather is ever killed, I don't want you to seek revenge, whether it's from Akatsuki or Konoha, who have colluded with you."

No explanation is needed; Heitu can figure it out.

Tears fell, but she refused to agree to the request no matter what.

Zhi Tu, standing to the side, remained silent, completely stunned.

He understood a lot more from this conversation, but no matter how he looked at it, it filled him with dread.

"Actually...maybe this really can bring peace?"

Onoki's small eyes were somewhat profound: "Uchiha Yun is not like Uchiha Madara, nor is he like Senju Hashirama, who could kneel for peace. He is more like a combination of the wills of two people, integrating the methods of unification and compromise."

"The existence of Uzumaki Sora made him realize the power he could borrow, and more importantly, it made him discover that it might be the true path to peace."

"Slaughtering the noble class of each daimyo's prefecture, slaughtering the militant factions of each ninja village—this is Uzumaki Sora's will. Intentionally failing to provide adequate rescue—this is Uchiha Kumo's response."

"The two of them reached a tacit understanding without prior consultation. When the wills of the two strongest people in the entire ninja world were aligned, there was indeed no point in resisting many things."

"hehe……"

At this point, Onoki smiled unconsciously and turned to look at the two young men in front of him.

"You have never experienced a real war. Even the massive casualties that Iwagakure suffered when they ambushed the Third Raikage are probably just numbers to you."

"But such a huge number represents real bloodshed and hatred for us old fogies."

"The will of Uchiha Kumo and Uzumaki Sora is not that of Uchiha Madara, and their method is not to wage an unprecedented war to unify the world. Perhaps... your generation will be able to see the true peace that we long for."

……

Three days later, at Konoha Hospital.

Naruto, still with his eyes closed, appeared in the sealed land, while Kurama, who had pulled him in, stared at him.

"I heard you've been really into calling that 'stinky fox' lately..."

"Uh... Boss, I was cursing that bastard who disgraced the Tailed Beasts, that guy always makes fun of you..."

Naruto rubbed his hands together, his face full of flattery: "Oh right, right, I got revenge for you this time, boss! That bastard said last time you got...knocked out, you can tell him that now!"

"laugh!"

With a disdainful laugh, Nine-Tails replied, "You think you won?"

Naruto was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening and plopped down on the ground.

"Is that so? So it's all just Brother Yun's test? Once we reach a certain level, we'll pass?"

Kurama didn't answer, but glanced at Naruto and said, "That explanation is acceptable. Someone's waiting for you outside. Get lost."

As soon as he finished speaking, Naruto's consciousness went black, and then he opened his eyes.

"Hey? Brother Yun."

Turning her head to the side, she said, "Hinata, you have dark circles under your eyes. Have you been here the whole time? How long have I been asleep?"

On the other hospital bed, the author's Sasuke's eye twitched: "Can't you see me, a grown man?"

Naruto looked up at the sound of the voice: "Oh? Sasuke, you're here too?"

These words almost made Erzhuzi lose his temper.

Yun, who had been smiling silently, spoke up: "The Uzumaki clan has a very strong physique. Your chakra recovery is quite good. You only slept for three and a half days."

Hinata blushed, then stood up and went between the two hospital beds.

After bowing deeply at a ninety-degree angle, he looked up at his two teammates and said, "I'm sorry! But... but I will definitely work even harder in the future!"

"I...I will definitely help more!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Naruto, who had sat up, smiled and placed his hand on Hinata's shoulder: "What are you talking about? I promised to protect you for life! The whole village can witness that!"

Sasuke, on the other side, smiled and extended his hand as well: "We are Team 7, I believe in you."

"Eh? Eh? Eh!"

Naruto pouted: "Can we not go and let loose?"

???

Sasuke was stunned for a moment, then stared wide-eyed and almost used his Mangekyou Sharingan.

This is simply... utterly shameless!

Yun, who was standing to the side, smiled as she watched this scene.

These things... were changed into their current form because of my existence!

"Brother Yun."

After their playful fighting, Naruto looked at Yun and asked, "Boss Fox told me... that we didn't defeat the Nine-Tails?"

Yun thought for a moment and replied, "Just Sage Mode plus a few of your enlarged Rasengans... plus one Tailed Beast Ball from Shukaku, is indeed not enough."

These words made Sasuke, who was standing nearby, look over as well: "So all of this is Brother Yun's test for us, right? After we reach a certain level, the Nine-Tails will be defeated."

Yun replied, "You could say that. Because when Naruto tricked Shikamaru into staying behind alone to fight the Nine-Tails, you had basically completed the test."

"You have learned to unite all forces that can be united, you have learned about Yu's sacrifice when necessary, and you have come to understand the importance of your comrades."

As he spoke, Yun looked at Hinata and said, "The feeling of powerlessness will motivate you to catch up in the future, and the true bond of Team 7 will be officially formed. That is my purpose."

As soon as he finished speaking, the three little devils fell into deep thought.

At that moment, the door to the ward was gently pushed open.

Shikamaru peeked out, then relaxed and pushed the door open.

"I thought you two were still asleep! Did Brother Yun just arrive too?"

"Brother Yun? Shikamaru, get out of the way!"

"They're all awake? Then we can go to a barbecue restaurant to celebrate tonight! Barbecue, barbecue!"

Three more kids came in, and the ward became much livelier.

Yun looked at Shikamaru with some surprise: "Your eye... was it hit by Kurama?"

Shikamaru scratched his head helplessly: "The Nine-Tails said I caused it to lose a lot of money, so this punch is interest."

Yun smiled and replied, "Does your mother know? If she does, then Little Nine-Tailed Fox is probably in for a rough time."

Just then, Ino squeezed out from behind.

"Brother Yun, are you here to see Naruto and the others too? I didn't see you go to the flower shop to buy flowers this morning."

As she spoke, Ino placed the flowers in her hand into the vase, then moved to stand next to Yun.

Yun glanced at the vase and replied, "As a fellow student from the same cohort, Ino will definitely bring flowers, so I don't need to buy any."

"By the way, quite a few of you passed the third exam. There will be an elimination round in a week."

Elimination rounds?

Shikamaru scratched his head and looked at Naruto: "We might selectively concede in the third match, since we might run into fellow villagers. And if we encounter Naruto and Sasuke..."

At this point, Shikamaru looked up at the clouds: "The third exam... will their powers be sealed again?"

Yun shook his head: "There's no need for that anymore. Only by pressing down and relaxing can we let those people see the true power of Class 7."

Uh! →_→

Shikamaru smiled helplessly, then glanced at his two companions: "I guess everyone's first reaction when they encounter Team 7 will be to surrender immediately."

Yun shrugged: "Maybe they'll let Naruto fight Sasuke? Or maybe Naruto fight Hinata? That way they shouldn't surrender, right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the two people on the hospital bed, along with Hinata, all looked at Yun with incredulous eyes.

Can you...be a decent human being?

It's one thing to let the Nine-Tails enter the second round, but to do this again in the third round?

Yun then looked at the three of them as well: "You three, whoever dares to admit defeat right now, I'll beat the one who admits defeat, and I guarantee you won't be able to get out of bed for half a month."

"So... if you're confident you can beat me, you can choose to concede and not fight at all."

"Or if you think you can defeat me without the seal, you can try it. Disciples are welcome to challenge me."

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(End of this chapter)