Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 288 The Hyuga Clan Meeting

Natsume noticed Mei Terumi's hesitation and could guess what she was thinking.

"Are you worried that Kirigakure won't perform well?"

If someone else had asked this question, Mei Terumi would have already spat out a mouthful of Lava Release.

Although the younger generation of Kirigakure is indeed quite bad, this is a family scandal and cannot be discussed with outsiders.

However, there's no need for Natsume to hide anything.

Mei Terumi felt that he might know more about Kirigakure than she did.

After all, the development over the past few years has relied entirely on him.

There are no secrets.

Mei Terumi sighed and said, "That's certainly a concern."

"How about this, let's hold the second and third events in the Land of Water."

After a moment's thought, Natsume said, "Your Kirigakure village is familiar with the terrain, which gives you a significant advantage."

Upon hearing this, Mei Terumi's eyes lit up.

Most of the ninjas in Kirigakure primarily use Water Release techniques.

In the Land of Water, where the ocean is everywhere, Water Release techniques will provide a significant boost.

"In addition, holding such a large-scale Chunin Exam can also generate some revenue."

Natsume added.

The most direct impacts are accommodation and food.

The participating ninja villages and the nobles who watched all had to pay money.

Mei Terumi nodded.

However, she didn't care about this small amount of money.

She values ​​fame more.

Previously, due to its bloody rule, Kirigakure was almost completely cut off from other ninja villages.

The situation only improved after Mei Terumi became the Mizukage.

However, some countries still don't quite trust it.

If a joint Chunin Exam could be held, perhaps it could change their image.

"Thanks."

Terumi Mei said gratefully.

Under normal circumstances, Natsume, as the Hokage, would not show such concern for Kirigakure.

He was only doing it for her sake.

It must be said that Mei Terumi was deeply moved.

This guy is not bad either.

It's best if you don't often make her angry.

"It's nothing."

Natsume smiled indifferently.

The so-called geographical advantage is not really an advantage at all.

In Kirigakure, the only ones capable of taking on important responsibilities are Chojuro and Hozuki Suigetsu.

The remaining genin can only reach the second stage at most.

The same situation applies to Sunagakure Village.

Those with some real strength include Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro.

At most, add a violet.

An original character created for an anime.

It's the same positioning as Xiao Li.

However, he is more talented.

He created the Seven-Day Breathing Technique, which has effects quite similar to the Eight Gates Formation.

Konoha Village is slightly better.

After all, they have the Twelve Little Strongmen as their backup.

There are relatively more geniuses.

"You seem confident of victory."

Mei Terumi glanced at him and said.

"I just don't care that much."

Natsume spoke frankly, "The Chunin Exams don't determine anything; ultimately, it depends on the overall strength of the village."

Mei Terumi paused for a moment, then slowly nodded and said, "That's true."

Kirigakure is gradually becoming stronger, so there's no rush to show anything in a Chunin Exam.

Although the situation is indeed quite serious when it comes to the younger generation.

Mei Terumi let out a breath and asked, "When are you planning to hold it?"

"Let's wait a month."

Natsume thought for a moment and said, "That should be enough to prepare."

"Um."

Mei Terumi responded, then asked, "What about the venue and the exam content?"

"Similar to before."

Natsume casually shared his thoughts.

The first hurdle is a written test, a theoretical exam, which takes place in Konoha Village.

The second test is a test for the ninja team.

In the original work, players compete for the Heaven and Earth scrolls in the Forest of Death. Collecting both scrolls and reaching the designated location is considered clearing the game.

Now, let's plan a route from Konoha Village to Kirigakure Village, with the rules remaining unchanged.

The third round is just individual sparring, nothing much to say, just do it the same way.

"How about I leave the route planning for the second stage to you?"

Natsume asked with a smile.

"Aren't you afraid I'll cheat?"

Mei Terumi raised an eyebrow and asked.

"What's the point of cheating?"

Natsume shrugged and said, "And I believe you."

Upon hearing this, Mei Terumi immediately looked away.

She glanced at the documents on the table and said softly, "I'll give them to you in a few days."

This is undoubtedly an agreement.

However, she had no reason to refuse.

While I won't cheat, I can certainly give Kirigakure a little preferential treatment.

For example, find a familiar route.

"Is there anything else?"

Seeing that he hadn't left or said anything, Terumi Mei asked in confusion.

"There is indeed one more thing."

Natsume jumped off the Mizukage's desk, walked to the door, locked it from the inside, and then casually set up a soundproof barrier.

"You...can't be here!"

Mei Terumi realized what he wanted to do, her face flushed, and she said.

"Of course, we have to talk to the Mizukage in his office."

Natsume reached out, grabbed her collar, and said softly, "Let's talk about the hundreds of millions."

The sounds of fighting erupted.

It didn't stop until dusk.

a new day.

Natsume entrusted the Chunin Exams to Kurenai Yuhi.

With the Anbu's efforts spreading far and wide, almost half of the ninja world already knew about it.

Not long after, he received news that Iwagakure and Kumogakure had rejected him.

In the original work, they did not participate in either of the two joint Chunin Exams.

It's normal for them to refuse now.

In fact, like Kirigakure, Iwagakure has no successors.

Only Deidara and Kurotsuchi are passable.

But the former ran away and joined the Akatsuki organization.

Ultimately, the black soil became the main support.

As it turns out, it really didn't work.

They still need Onoki's support.

This is also true for Boruto.

He was the longest-reigning Tsuchikage, and also the most tragic.

However, the Hidden Cloud Village has many outstanding younger generations.

However, since they don't get along well with Konoha Village, they naturally won't participate.

On the third day, Natsume received news of the Akatsuki organization's gathering.

A dark cave.

His illusion appeared through the illusionary body technique.

Natsume looked around and saw only blurry, colorful figures, except for Pain.

Including Xiao Nan.

She then went to the Land of Fire with Uzumaki Ena to provide close protection.

"Konoha Village plans to hold a joint Chunin Exams next month."

Konan said, "There should be quite a few ninja villages participating."

"What does this have to do with us?"

Deidara yawned and said, "I have no interest in those genin."

"There might be a Jinchūriki."

Xiao Nan said calmly.

She was only guessing, so she wasn't sure.

"Why go through all that trouble?"

With a smile, Zetsu said, "I know the locations of most Jinchuriki; I can just go there and capture them."

"The location of the two-tailed beast is currently unknown."

Konan shook her head and said, "Even if we obtain the other tailed beasts, we won't be able to carry out the plan for the time being."

"So what do we do? Just wait?"

Deidara suddenly interrupted and asked.

"Of course not."

Konan pondered for a moment before replying, "Amegakure will be participating in this Chunin Exams. I will have them check if there are any Jinchuriki among them. If there are, we will take this opportunity to capture them."

Natsume was taken aback upon hearing this.

This operation is the same as in the original work.

However, this occurred during the Second Joint Chunin Exams.

Amegakure sent out genin like Hydrangea, who eventually discovered that Fu was a jinchūriki from Takigakure.

"This joint Chunin Exam will attract the attention of half the ninja world, with Konoha, Sunagakure, and Kirigakure all confirmed to participate."

Konan continued, "Iwagakure and Kumogakure don't have them, so we've summoned you to take advantage of this opportunity to capture the Four-Tails, Five-Tails, and Eight-Tails."

It turned out to be the case.

Natsume had been thinking that if it only referred to the matter of Hydrangea and the others searching for a Jinchūriki, there was no reason to have them come.

After all, it hasn't even started yet, and we don't know if there are any Jinchuriki.

What if it's not there? Wouldn't that be a wasted trip?

"The Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Roshi, has defected and is no longer in Iwagakure, but the location of the White Zetsu has been confirmed."

Konan began issuing orders, saying, "Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki will handle this."

Old Purple is skilled in Lava Release.

Kisame Hoshigaki's Water Release technique is his nemesis.

With Itachi Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan, it would be an almost effortless victory.

"Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, is entrusted to Sasori and Deidara."

Konan glanced at Deidara and said, "Iwagakure is surrounded by rocky mountains and has strong defenses, making it difficult to enter under normal circumstances. But you are different, Deidara; you can come and go as you please."

Deidara is the apprentice of the Tsuchikage, Onoki.

Moreover, he was not declared a rogue ninja.

Neither Onoki nor Kurotsuchi knew that he had joined the Akatsuki organization.

"no problem!"

Deidara chuckled, showing no hesitation despite it being Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village).

It's not that he doesn't cherish old friendships, but since someone has to go anyway, he might as well go.

The losses might be even smaller.

This can be considered as helping Iwagakure one last time.

If that old man knows what's good for him.

"Rabbi the Eight-Tailed Jinchuuriki."

Konan looked at Natsume and said, "Takashi and Kakuzu."

The Eight-Tails is the most powerful tailed beast besides the Nine-Tails.

Killer Bee, the Jinchūriki, is also quite strong.

With both combined, very few people can take it down.

Furthermore, the Hidden Cloud Village also has the Fourth Raikage.

After careful consideration, Konan felt that Natsume was the most suitable candidate.

He possesses Wood Release, and his strength is unfathomable.

With Kakuzu added in, capturing Killer Bee shouldn't be a problem.

Natsume nodded casually.

Given Takashi's status, there was no reason for him to refuse.

But should we arrest them or not?

After thinking for a moment, he decided to do as Xiao Nan instructed and arrest her.

In any case, the Hidden Cloud Village was the enemy from the start.

If Konoha wants to unify the ninja world, it cannot bypass them.

Moreover, given the personalities of the Fourth Raikage and Killer Bee, they would never surrender.

They weren't like the two Yugito, and Natsume had no interest in wasting any more time.

Furthermore, without the Two-Tails, the Akatsuki's plans will not proceed for the time being.

The Jinchūriki will probably survive.

But it doesn't matter if you die.

The rally has ended.

Natsume returned to Konoha Village.

The arrests were to be carried out during the Joint Chunin Exams.

Therefore, there is still plenty of time, so there is no need to rush.

It's not too late to go to Kumogakure after the crucial third round of the competition begins.

Sunday.

The Hyuga clan's clan meeting.

The specific time is 9:00 AM.

After having breakfast, Natsume arrived a little ahead of time.

Inside the council chamber, only four people were present: Hyuga Hiashi, Hyuga Hizashi, Hyuga Hinata, and Hyuga Neji.

Although Hinata Hanabi is not in school yet, she is too young to participate for the time being.

As for Rinka Hyuga, she has always prioritized Hiashi Hyuga and didn't join in the fun.

"Lord Hokage."

Hyuga Hiashi reported, "The members of the branch family have all changed their Caged Birds. They are very supportive of what happened today. Only Hyuga Hiroshi is kept in the dark and doesn't know what's going on."

"Then there's basically no major problem."

Natsume smiled and said, "The only thing we need to be wary of is that Hiroshi Hyuga might retaliate, which could hurt others."

"He is old and his strength is not what it used to be, so he won't cause any trouble."

Hiashi Hyuga smiled and said, "Besides, with the Hokage here, he has absolutely no chance."

"I'm just browsing around today."

Natsume casually remarked, "Although I am the Hokage, this is ultimately an internal matter of the Hyuga clan."

Hiashi Hyuga felt a pang of anxiety upon hearing this.

That was indeed the case with the Hyuga clan in the past.

Even the Hokage couldn't intervene.

"What are you saying, Hokage-sama?"

Hiashi Hyuga quickly said, "Even if it's a family matter, you're Hanabi's older brother, so you naturally have the right to speak."

Natsume raised an eyebrow and smiled, "I didn't mean anything by it."

No matter what the Hyuga clan is like, he really doesn't take them seriously.

If it weren't for Hinata and Hanabi, he wouldn't bother with it.

If they don't listen, just use physical persuasion.

How could it be so mild now?

Hiashi Hyuga, upon hearing this, didn't know what to say and could only remain silent.

"Natsume-nii-san."

Hinata Hyuga broke the silence by speaking up, asking, "Are you going to stay here and watch?"

"no."

Natsume ruffled her hair and said, "If Hiroshi Hyuga sees me, he'll naturally restrain himself, which defeats the purpose."

His fame is at its peak.

Hiashi Hyuga refused to let Hanabi Hyuga plant the Caged Bird Seal.

The best solution would actually be for Hiroshi Hinata to go find Natsume.

But he didn't.

This shows that he wasn't too stupid.

Knowing that touching Natsume's brow would inevitably lead to a terrible death.

They can only bully their own kind.

Hinata Hyuga nodded.

She actually asked this question because she had thought of this point.

It must be said that the books Natsume showed her were indeed effective.

She now has her own opinions on many things.

"I'll leave first."

Seeing that it was almost time, Natsume disappeared from the spot.

Hiashi Hyuga looked around several times, but couldn't find any trace of him.

One can only marvel at his immense strength.

Natsume reappeared above the heads of several people.

He casually set up a barrier.

This place is located deep within the Hyuga clan's territory, and under normal circumstances, no one would use their Byakugan to scan around aimlessly.

But just in case.

After all, Natsume has other things to do.

For example, petting a cat.

He called out.

The black cat's agile figure appeared.

She walked on the rooftop as if she made no sound.

Upon seeing Natsume, she licked her lips and sat in his lap.

Not far away, people filed in.

The black cat was startled, and its body trembled slightly.

"Don't be afraid, they can't see you."

Natsume patted her head and said with a smile.

The black cat felt relieved.

"However, do not make a sound."

Natsume paused, then said, "You're too loud, I can't hear my adorable apprentice."

The black cat was slightly taken aback.

That's a bit difficult.

Thinking of this, she took a deep breath, clenched her teeth, and stubbornly refused to make a sound.

Four thousand characters.

(End of this chapter)