Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 425 The Preliminary Test Begins

Feel the gentle sea breeze and the afterglow of the setting sun.

Xiao Nan, who had just stepped out of the teahouse, was still a little dazed.

Although it was eventually learned that what Tachibana Kenkawa meant by "replacing the daimyo" was not about openly killing the daimyo and grandly establishing himself as king.

However, what Tachibana Kenkawa envisioned was secretly controlling the daimyo using illusion or transformation techniques, and then using the influence among the daimyo and the funds of the Land of Rain to develop the military forces of Amegakure.

By feigning weakness and ceding some interests to external forces, and recruiting war orphans and wandering ninjas internally, a new regime can be gradually established.

All of this seems like a complete fantasy.

However, the only thing Xiao Nan understood was...

If the Akatsuki organization truly gains control of the Land of Rain, it can issue a war commission to Kirigakure in the name of the Daimyo.

Kirigakure will send enough elite ninjas to help Amegakure through its most difficult period.

"Think carefully. Does the Akatsuki only want peace in Amegakure, or peace for the entire Land of Rain?"

This was the last question that Tachibana Kenkawa asked Minami.

"It seems I'll definitely have to have Yahiko come to Seafog City for the final exam."

Xiao Nan thought to herself.

Whether it was the Akatsuki organization in the past or the Amegakure village now, in the end, it is still Yahiko, the leader, who will be in charge.

The reason why Tachibana Kenkawa said so much to Konan today was mainly to prepare for her upcoming meeting with Yahiko.

This is a revolutionary decision for most people in the ninja world, and it's not something that can be finalized in just a few words of discussion.

For Tachibana Kanagawa, whether it was helping Yahiko take control of Amegakure in the past or now trying to push Akatsuki to replace the Daimyo, it was not just out of a desire to help a friend.

Weakening Obito Uchiha, who was hiding in the shadows, would help Kirigakure find a solid ally and lay the groundwork for the future unification of the entire ninja world.

After Tachibana Kanagawa took the position of Mizukage, many things inevitably had to be considered from the perspective of interests.

Of course, as a friend and partner, Tachibana Kenkawa left the choice to Yahiko himself.

For him, it's not just the result he wants, but also the process leading to that result.

If it requires abandoning everything and crossing the line to achieve the final result.

Therefore, unifying the ninja world would be meaningless to him.

After seeing Konan off, Tachibana Kenkawa sat alone in the tea room, shaking his head and chuckling as he looked at the empty teacups.

Actually, he doesn't really like drinking tea, nor does he know much about it.

However, since she was already seated in the tea room, Jianchuan Ju would habitually finish all the tea before leaving.

"Lord Mizukage, for the next part of our itinerary, shall we still go to the island where the second exam is held?"

Chunyu, who had been waiting outside, immediately came up to greet Jianchuan Ju and asked her questions after seeing her come out.

However, Tachibana Kanakawa looked up at the sun, which was gradually setting, and shook her head.

"Never mind, it wasn't anything important anyway. I'll see it during the exam tomorrow."

After saying that, Tachibana Kanagawa waved his hand, indicating that Haruyu didn't need to follow him, and headed back to the camp alone as the sun set.

Wow, so many people!

Looking at the many examinees in the examination hall, Ringo Ameyuri subconsciously reached for the twin swords on her back.

It's no wonder she made such a remark.

In the vast examination hall, nearly two hundred candidates sat or stood, gathered in twos and threes.

And perhaps out of caution and to avoid other test takers, very few people would get too close to others outside their group.

This meant that the originally spacious examination room was now completely full.

"That's why I told you to come early. With so many people here, we're definitely going to be the last ones to arrive."

Hozuki Mangetsu heard Ringo Ameyuri's sigh and muttered a complaint behind her.

"What can I do! Lord Ji conjured up a whole bunch of apples, I have to help organize them!"

Kabuto Saigyouji looked at his two teammates, who were already blaming each other before the exam had even started, and was speechless, rubbing his forehead.

"Maybe we should just abstain."

He looked around.

Although the genin participating in this exam are generally quite young, the three members of their team are still among the youngest of the candidates.

He himself couldn't find a single person of his height at the scene.

Even after being taught by Tachibana Kenkawa for a long time, Kabuto didn't think his team was any worse than others.

However, his age disadvantage still caused him some concern.

Not to mention his two teammates.

Their skills are definitely not an issue, it's just a matter of teamwork...

Just as Dou was thinking this, a somewhat cold female voice came from behind him.

"Hey, Kirigakure, could you please not block the way?"

Upon hearing this, Dou immediately turned around and saw a purple-haired girl with lifeless eyes coldly looking at the three of them.

For some reason, Kabuto seemed to see his former self reflected in the girl's dull and lifeless eyes.

Have you lost hope in living?

Just as Dou was thinking this...

Following behind the girl, one of the two who seemed to be her teammates urged her impatiently once again.

"You brat from Kirigakure, are you trying to disrupt our exam by blocking our way here?"

Of course, Ringo Ameyuri and Hozuki Mitsuki, who were walking in front, couldn't have missed their conversation.

The two immediately turned around and glared at each other.

"Are all the guys from Konoha this arrogant?! Should we..."

Just as Ringo Ameyuri was about to draw her weapon and teach those bastards from Konoha a lesson.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh~" A series of soft whooshing sounds followed.

A clear and loud bell suddenly rang out from the front of the examination room, on the podium.

The candidates who had been drawn by the bell were astonished to find that the once empty platform was now occupied by more than a dozen ninjas wearing Mist-Hidden headbands.

However, it was clear that not all candidates were vigilant enough; even as the bell rang, many people below continued to whisper among themselves.

"Quiet!"

"Exam time is here! No talking!"

After saying that, Toshio Utsumi gave the entire examination room a sharp look.

The awe-inspiring presence of a Jonin who has emerged from the bloody battlefield is something that these fledgling Genin cannot withstand.

The once noisy examination hall instantly fell silent. Some of the less composed genin even seemed to see an endless mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood, and subconsciously took two steps back.

Seeing this, Toshio Utsumi nodded in satisfaction and slowly began to speak.

"I am the chief examiner for the first exam of this joint Chunin Selection, Toshio Utsumi."

"From now on, all candidates must immediately take their seats according to their examination numbers and wait for the test papers to be distributed! Otherwise, you will be automatically considered to have forfeited your examination qualification!"

(End of this chapter)