Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan.

"I should be at home having some tea at this hour, and maybe I'll check on business at the flower shop when I have some free time. Didn't I already give you all the information? Why did you call me here?"

Yun's voice rang out, and his figure walked directly out of the spatial passage.

The people in front of him all seemed somewhat helpless.

Naruto spoke up, "Sensei, this isn't one of those defective Mangekyou Sharingan that Black Zetsu made. This is an Otsutsuki... Can't you please pay a little more attention?"

Shikaku, who was standing nearby, also said, "If the information came from Amegakure, and if that person saw the related future, we need more detailed information."

Sasuke nodded and looked at Yun: "If the teacher still doesn't want to intervene, does that mean we can handle this enemy? Also... should we stop the Joint Chunin Exams?"

After the three finished speaking, Yun casually found a chair and sat down.

"There are a lot of problems... Let's take them one by one."

"First of all, there are three Otsutsuki who came here this time, but none of them are very strong. Of course, that's from my perspective."

"The Joint Chunin Exams continue. After the second exam today, we'll release the reward information for the first place winner in the finals. If we don't, those fish won't take the bait."

Shikamaru said with some worry, "But... we don't know when they'll arrive. The third elimination round and the final will draw a lot of people, and then..."

Yun waved his hand: "I will protect these people when the time comes, but you will have to deal with the enemy."

Naruto: "Does Sensei think we can win?"

Yun replied, "Whether we win or not, we'll only know after the fight, won't we?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Uchiha Yun, who was leaning back, disappeared from the office.

This seemingly inexplicable remark sparked some thoughts among the group.

……

"That was close! We almost lost the second match. If it weren't for my Rasengan, we probably would have lost our flag."

Boruto was still boasting about his achievements. The second test was a competition in which teams protected their own flag and captured the opponent's flag.

In addition, because the research results of the Second Research Division need to be reported to the Hokage Building first, all scientific ninja tools were confiscated before the Chunin Exams began.

Cheating? That's impossible.

Yu smiled and said, "You've said that sixteen times already. Sarada and I both know it. You deserve a lot of credit."

Sarada shrugged: "So you played your trump card in the second exam, using the nature transformation of lightning chakra to make the Rasengan launch and disappear for a distance midway..."

"This information has probably been known to all the candidates in the villages over the past two days, and they have probably formulated targeted tactics."

Yu nodded: "Unless there is an overwhelming difference in strength between ninjas, battles are never consistently one of equal strength. Intelligence plays a crucial role here. Disappearing doesn't change the course of events; if you're targeted, the element of surprise is lost."

With his two teammates chiming in, Boruto's smug mood was completely ruined.

He shrugged and said, "What should we do then? If we don't use it then, we'll be eliminated in the second exam."

Yu patted him on the shoulder: "No one is saying you shouldn't use it, but they're reminding you that the surprise effect of the disappearance feature won't work in the knockout stage and the finals."

Sarada asked, "You should consult your dad these next couple of days, or come up with a new tactic yourself. Speaking of which... the three of us might end up facing off."

Sarada pointed to her eyes, saying, "The dynamic vision in these eyes has been very restrained since it discovered the characteristics of your Rasengan!"

The three people who were joking around stopped a moment later, just as the door of the burger shop was pushed open and a group of three walked in.

One of the guys, wearing a black coat, immediately fixed his gaze on Yu.

Instead of going to the front desk to order with his teammates, he walked straight over.

It wasn't until the person got closer that Yu realized the so-called black coat was actually made of black iron filings.

"Hello Uchiha Yu, I'm Shinki from Sunagakure!"

A hand reached out, and Yu thought for a moment before shaking it, asking in confusion, "We don't seem to have interacted during the previous two exams."

Shinki nodded: "But ever since I was adopted by my father, I've grown up listening to the legends of your father. My ultimate goal has always been your father, the one known as the strongest in the ninja world."

Uh →_→

The other person's words gave Yu a headache.

From childhood to adulthood, his father's presence has always been a constant presence in his life; no matter who it is, they will always mention their father.

It is an honor, but it is also a pressure.

In addition...

"You can try challenging my dad. Who knows, he might suddenly get a mischievous urge and agree. Then I can go and see how he disciplines you."

???

Shin-ki was stunned.

Who will challenge the strongest ninja in the world?

You're saying you might agree? What a twisted sense of humor?

"Are you telling the truth?"

Yu shrugged: "I have no reason to lie to you. It was just something I did casually, without any teaching experience whatsoever. All you'll get is your dad's old clichés."

"Of course. If he's in a bad mood that day, you might get flicked away with a single finger. No, I mean you might not even be able to get through the door, ending up circling around or running back to Sunagakure exhausted?"

Running in circles in place or running back to Sunagakure?

What does this mean?

Shinki let out a sigh of relief: "I'll give it a try, thank you. Also... in the first two assessments we were both hiding our trump cards, but you hid them for even longer."

"I look forward to meeting you in the elimination rounds and finals of the third exam. Believe me, I will give it my all, and I ask that you do the same!"

At this point, his two teammates, having ordered their food, came over.

The three of them found a place to sit, neither too close nor too far apart.

Looking completely bewildered, Yu glanced at his two teammates and said helplessly, "If I told him I had already given it my all, do you think he would believe me?"

(┯_┯)

Sarada took a sip of her cola, suppressing a smile.

Boruto, standing to the side, trembled, "I definitely don't believe it. The only son of the strongest ninja in the world, he should at least be born with a three-tomoe Sharingan, awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan at four, and the Rinnegan at eight, capable of destroying the world with a mere flick of his wrist... Hmm, that's more reasonable!"

These words made Uchiha Yu purse his lips, and he reached out and took the cola that Uchiha Yu hadn't drunk yet.

"I paid for it, so I won't buy you a Coke."

Boruto: Uh →_→

……

On the other side, the trio from Sunagakure sat together.

"Shinki, was that the man's son just now?"

"Yes, Uchiha Yu."

"It doesn't seem any different. In the previous exams, if it weren't for the Hokage's son, they would have been eliminated in the second round, right?"

Shinki let out a breath: "Most confident candidates will hide their strength because the third round is an individual duel, an elimination round and a final, where information is very important."

The two teammates nodded.

Yoru turned and glanced at Konoha: "However... I've heard another story these past few days. It seems that Uchiha Yu didn't inherit his father's talent, or even his mother's."

Araya leaned back: "I've only heard about it... Shinki and I think this guy might have been hiding his true strength all along. After all, even if it's just a little bit, that person's name is real."

"Do you remember? The village's records about that person: Uzumaki Sora fought against the Akatsuki organization of Amegakure with absolute power. When he was a teenager, the aftershocks of the battle sank the border of the Land of Fire and changed the landscape there."

"With absolute power, we will bring peace to the entire ninja world. We will develop technology, using it and ninjas to drive productivity across the entire ninja world, greening the deserts, increasing food production, and making transportation more convenient..."

"The tremendous changes in the entire ninja world over the past decade or so are all due to him alone. The Akatsuki organization has remained in Amegakure and kept in seclusion until now, all because of this man's suppression."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shinki let out a breath.

After a long pause, he spoke directly: "I want to challenge that lord."

Araya: (Д)

Night Earth: (○Д○)

Both teammates were stunned.

So, what you just said gave you confidence?

How is that possible?

"I know it's impossible to win."

Shinki reached out his hand, and the iron sand on his body gradually coalesced into the shape of a miniature Shukaku.

"My father said that when he was about to fall into complete darkness, it was that person who pulled him out of the darkness. With a wave of his hand, he subdued the tailed beast and taught him to see the world in a new light."

"I could never win against that kind of power. But from my father's story, I could sense that he also felt a little bit unwilling to accept defeat."

"The arrival of peace has made life in the village better and better, which is why Father has always supported Konoha. But why can't the center be Sunagakure?"

"So... I want to go and see, to see just how big the gap is between myself and that person."

As she said this, Shinki looked up and noticed the worried looks on her two teammates' faces.

"Don't worry, I don't have any other ideas. The village's life is getting better and better, and that's the most practical thing."

Upon hearing this, both teammates breathed a sigh of relief.

Araya couldn't help but ask, "Regarding that longevity technology, you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Ye Tu stopped him: "Lord Kazekage warned us not to discuss such matters."

Araya: "Everyone already knows. Although there must be someone behind this, it's okay to talk about it, isn't it?"

Just then, the LCD TV hanging in the hamburger shop suddenly switched to a different screen.

On the ninja world news channel, a voice immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"Now for a breaking news update."

"After research and discussion at the Hokage Building, the village that ranks first in the overall evaluation of this Chunin Exam will be awarded a quota that extends the lifespan of its inhabitants by twenty years."

"It's worth noting that the life extension quota isn't suitable for everyone. Rejuvenating requires cells and tissues from twenty years ago."

"In other words, if this quota is used on a dying person who does not have the same cells and tissues as they did twenty years ago, then it is meaningless."

"Furthermore, according to the latest research findings of Konoha's Research Division 1, because the experimental materials needed to extend lifespan are precious, Konoha will sell the remaining spots after this Chunin Exam."

That concludes this segment. We wish all candidates the best of luck in achieving their goals...

No one listened to what was said after that. Even the cashier at the burger shop was still absorbed in the news they had just heard.

Changsheng Technology... is it real?

Moreover... Konoha is even preparing to officially sell the spots after the Chunin Exams?

In an instant, everyone on the streets of Konoha who heard the news stopped in their tracks and stood frozen in place, as the news was projected onto the large screen.

After a while, the sounds caused by the Body Flicker Technique rose and fell, and the sound of people making phone calls could be heard incessantly in various groups that had offices in Konoha.

For these guys who have been swept up by the tide of the times, they don't lack money; what they lack now is how much longer they can enjoy this kind of life.

Compared to a decade or so ago, in a ninja world where the five great ninja villages are no longer at war and life is getting better and better with technology, they really don't want to die of old age.

As for how much Konoha will sell for?

Isn't it tragic that a person dies before they've spent all their money?

Hamburger shop.

Uchiha Yu's eye twitched, and he couldn't help but say, "The sickle for harvesting leeks has already been raised."

Boruto, beaming with excitement, asked, "How much will this sell for? One hundred million taels?"

Sarada glanced at Boruto and said, "You're pathetic. Do you really think 100 million ryo is possible? If it's about fleecing people, it should be at least 10 billion, right?"

Uchiha Yu sighed: "Use it and then discard it, harvest wealth and then use that wealth again. Times have changed, and the methods must change accordingly."

Sarada was somewhat surprised: "This doesn't sound like something you would say."

Yu: "That's what my dad said. I'm just borrowing it for a bit. After round after round, the super-rich will be reduced to an acceptable level. Perhaps there will be further policies, which is called wealth redistribution."

Boruto clenched his fist, and his knuckles cracked.

"This time, I'm determined to be number one! When this spot sells, I'll be rolling in money! I'll live the high life, Little Nine-Tailed Fox will recognize me as his big brother, and Uncle Fei will take me traveling everywhere!"

Yu sighed: "One of them has already gone mad."

Sarada: "There will be many more crazy people who follow."

……

Just as Sarada said, after the Konoha news aired, those who already knew about the rumors, especially those with enormous wealth, went crazy.

Immediately, the Konoha Research Department launched its cell and tissue storage service, offering one slot per day at a high price.

In just one hour, the appointment was already booked a year and a half in advance.

In addition, batches of people who originally didn't care about the Chunin Exams also flocked to Konoha.

They hadn't forgotten that the first spot had become the reward for the first place winner of the Chunin Exams.

Buy it! Buy it!

……

(End of this chapter)