The Tenseigan started from the Hyuga main family.

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"You mean, this mission encountered members of the Akatsuki?"

Inside the Hokage's office, before Kakashi could finish recounting the events of this mission, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, abruptly stood up from his seat, his short white beard trembling.

"This is the spoils of war of Hyuga Sawatatsu, a genin."

Although he didn't know why the usually composed Third Hokage was so shocked, Kakashi took out a black trench coat with red clouds from his storage scroll and handed it to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Cough cough..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi clearly realized he had overreacted, coughed twice, and sat back down in his chair.

"Ever since Orochimaru defected, Jiraiya left the village, ostensibly to gather intelligence throughout the ninja world, but in reality, he's been relentlessly pursuing Orochimaru, hoping to bring him back to the village..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat back in his chair, his fingers interlaced on the table. After staring blankly at Akatsuki's trench coat for a while, he suddenly spoke slowly.

Kakashi listened silently to the Third Hokage's account without saying a word.

"Several years ago, Jiraiya sent a message back to the village and discovered that Orochimaru had briefly joined an organization whose members were all S-rank rogue ninja. That organization was called Akatsuki. So over the years, he has been pursuing information about Akatsuki, but with little success."

At this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, the image of Itachi Uchiha appearing in his mind.

After hesitating for a moment, in order to protect Itachi Uchiha and to prevent Kakashi from being exposed to the dark side of the village, Hiruzen Sarutobi ultimately did not reveal anything related to Itachi.

"Have Hinata Zechen write a detailed mission report. Also, once the Anbu has investigated who forged your request for assistance, they will give you an explanation."

Kakashi nodded in agreement and turned to leave the Hokage's office.

As Kakashi closed the door, he looked at the Third Hokage, who was sitting behind the table in a daze, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh in his heart.

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"How did you get here?"

Inside the Hyuga clan's courtyard, Hyuga Zechen sat on a recliner, yawning. In front of him were the members of Team 7, who were entering the Hyuga clan's territory for the first time and were looking around with great curiosity.

"Kakashi-sensei signed us up for the Chunin Exams in a month. That's why we arranged to come over and ask you how you usually train?"

Seeing Hyuga Zetsu lying on the chair with a tired face, the three members of Team 7 looked at each other in bewilderment. For a moment, they could not connect Hyuga Zetsu, who exuded a lazy aura from head to toe, with the powerful ninja they remembered who could change the terrain with a single ninjutsu.

How did you cultivate it?

That's definitely cheating!

Also, aside from Sakura, who is relatively ordinary, you are both cheaters who will be guaranteed to become top-tier powerhouses in the future, right?

Unlike me, all my strength comes from working hard in the training camp every night.

"Haven't you all already seen how he cultivated?"

Seeing that the three people's eyes were focused on him, Hinata Zechen spread his hands and yawned again.

"what?"

The three students from Class 7 looked at each other, clearly finding it hard to accept.

“Guiding your training is what the Jonin in charge should do. Go find Kakashi, and he will naturally make proper arrangements for you.”

As the Jonin instructor of Team 7, Kakashi did his best, passing on his signature ninjutsu, Chidori, to Sasuke, laying a solid foundation for his future ninjutsu system.

As for Naruto and Sakura, perhaps due to limited energy, they were not personally taught, but were recommended to Jiraiya and Tsunade, who were more suitable for them.

Naruto, needless to say, as the orphan of the Fourth Hokage, was already Jiraiya's chosen disciple. But without Kakashi's strong recommendation, Sakura, who only stood out among ordinary ninjas, might not have caught Tsunade's eye.

Seeing the three of them looking somewhat disappointed and about to turn and leave, Hinata Sawa Tatsumi sighed and spoke again.

"With only one month left, it's unrealistic to expect to improve in all aspects. The best approach is for each of you to learn a powerful ninjutsu, which will be enough to make you stand out in the Chunin Exams."

The seventh class, who had just taken their first steps, turned around and looked at Hinata Zechen with anticipation in their eyes.

"Isn't it said that you have to make it to the final stage of the Chunin Exams to have a chance to become a Chunin?"

After returning to Konoha, Kakashi's whereabouts became a mystery. He only gave Team 7 a brief overview of the Chunin Exams, but remained silent on the specific details.

"In the Chunin Exams, besides strength, the ability to maximize one's strengths is also crucial for advancement."

Hyuga Zechen's gaze swept across the three faces before landing on Uzumaki Naruto.

“Like Naruto Uzumaki, although your shadow clones are numerous, you can only bully genin of the same rank with your taijutsu alone. If you could master a ninjutsu, you would pose a greater threat to the enemy when you coordinate with others.”

Naruto scratched his head, his face full of worry.

"Ninjutsu? Not only do you need to form hand seals, but you also need to control chakra. How could you possibly master it in a month?"

Under the influence of the Nine-Tails' chakra, Naruto's ninjutsu is constantly disrupted. Unless it's a ninjutsu like Shadow Clone Jutsu, which can be performed with just a hand seal, the chances of successfully executing it are not high.

"You are more suited to the Fourth Hokage's Rasengan, a ninjutsu that can be activated without hand seals."

Throughout the entire Naruto series, Naruto has mastered the Rasengan in countless ways, proving that everything can be transformed into the Rasengan – this is no joke.

"Where can I learn that pill you mentioned?"

Upon hearing that it was a no-seal ninjutsu, Naruto Uzumaki's eyes immediately lit up, and he grabbed Hyuga Zechen.

"Kakashi, a Jonin, has mastered this technique. However, whether he is willing to teach you is not something I can control."

Seeing Naruto's joyful face, Sakura, standing to the side, looked at Hyuga Zechen with anticipation and spoke.

"Um, could you please give me some advice as well?"

Sakura bowed to Hinata Sawatatsu.

"For direct combat, those two can handle it. You can try developing in the direction of a support ninja, such as learning medical ninjutsu or genjutsu."

For Sakura, being a support ninja is acceptable as long as she doesn't become a burden to her teammates.

Sasuke, who was standing to the side, opened his mouth to speak, but the pride of the Uchiha clan prevented him from saying the words of asking for help.

"Could you... point me in a direction to become stronger?"

Sasuke hesitated for a long time, and only after Naruto and Sakura had left the courtyard did he finally speak, his face slightly flushed.

"Did your Sharingan clearly see the ninjutsu Kakashi used to block the lightning release that day?"

Sasuke shook his head.

Aside from the dazzling lightning, Sasuke didn't retain any impression of it.

"That's Kakashi's original ninjutsu, Chidori. It's an A-rank ninjutsu that requires the Sharingan to master. Once you learn that move, there won't be many opponents who can beat you in the Chunin Exams."

Although Kakashi used the advanced version of Chidori, Raikiri, Hyuga Zetsu didn't bother to explain further.

Watching Sasuke leave, Hyuga Zechen was wide awake. He activated his Byakugan and scanned the Hyuga clan, but found nothing unusual.

Three days have passed since Hyuga Zetsu returned to Konoha Village, and the calm demeanor of the village's leadership makes him feel quite uncomfortable.

Apart from a ninjutsu report, none of the higher-ups, including the Third Hokage, intended to summon Hyuga Sawatatsu.

However, this is for the best.

Once the Chunin Exams are over, Konoha will be transformed.

Chapter 30 People Who Disrupt Dates

In the dead of night, the root tissues deep underground are silent.

"what……"

In a room deep within the passageway, a figure suddenly sat up from the bed, panting heavily.

I had another nightmare...

Thinking of the figure lying in a pool of blood in his dream, Sai's heart was filled with sorrow, yet neither his eyes nor his face showed any expression.

Only by forgetting emotions can one survive at the roots...

These were the last words left by his older brother, Shin, when he died at the hands of Sai.

Ding!

Just then, an extremely faint metallic clanging sound came from outside the room, instantly pulling Sai back to reality from his past memories.

He jumped out of bed and carefully went to the wall on the side where the sound was coming from, then cautiously put his ear to it.

After ten breaths, having heard no further sound, Sai straightened up, feeling that he was becoming paranoid because of the nightmare.

The Roots are governed by strict rules, with the most stringent regulations governing the daily routines of all members. It is now the dead of night, and the outside passageways are completely impassable.

In particular, Danzo secretly left Root two weeks ago and has not returned since, making the enforcement of many regulations even stricter.

Just as Sai returned to bed, preparing to fall asleep again, there were three rhythmic knocks on the closed door.

"Who?"

Sai's gaze sharpened. He first laid the scroll he was painting on his lap before asking the question.

"Lord Danzo has returned and wants to see you."

Hearing a familiar voice outside the door, it was Senior Leopard, with whom he had completed several missions. This made Sai relax his guard slightly. After putting the scroll away, he walked to the door and slowly opened it.

Four Root members, each wearing a different mask, stood fully armed outside the door.

"Please wait a moment, seniors. I need to bring my ninja tools in case I have to return after receiving a mission from Lord Danzo."

Sai glanced down and noticed an unusual detail. He paused just as he was about to step out of the room, and very discreetly reached his hand towards the open door.

"You're very smart, but it's too late..."

Sai felt a slight stinging pain in his body as two kunai were pressed tightly against his vital parts.

Have they already betrayed Lord Danzo?

Sai was startled and instantly disregarded his own life, wanting to shout to alert the entire Root organization.

However, the chakra-encased hand slashed fiercely at Sai's neck, causing him to black out and collapse, only to be supported by two strong arms.

Before losing consciousness, Sai saw a faint green light flash across the eyes of the four Root members beneath their masks.

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In a small town shrouded in dark clouds and perpetually shrouded in rain, a flock of white doves flapped their wings vigorously as they darted through the gaps between the buildings.

On a huge, grotesque statue, a bright red, blood-red tongue protrudes. At the very front sits a blond man wearing an Akatsuki trench coat, and below him hangs a giant yellow lantern.

"You mean, the mysterious person who defeated 'Jade Maiden' this time is from Konoha Village?"