The Tenseigan started from the Hyuga main family.

The man was tall and imposing, with a headband bearing the character "oil" on his forehead, long red stripes below his eyes, long white hair that reached his waist, a red outer robe over a brown ninja outfit, and wooden clogs. He exuded an air of extraordinary presence.

Perhaps sensing the gazes of the crowd, Jiraiya felt as if something was missing, and suddenly clasped his hands together.

"Spiritual communication!"

As billowing white mist rose from beneath his feet, a giant toad stood up, instantly placing Jiraiya high above him.

"Speaking of which, I am no longer human. The blood and tears that flowed from my anger were once those of the Three Sannin, but now I have become a sage, the toad demon of Mount Myōboku, Lord Jiraiya..."

Jiraiya, standing on the toad's back, struck a peculiar pose and mumbled a long self-introduction in a strange tone. However, before he could finish speaking, the toad under his feet suddenly moved, causing Jiraiya to slip and his face to collide directly with the toad's back.

"Damn it, Hama Ken, how many times have I told you, don't move around when I'm showing off!"

Seeing Jiraiya lying on the toad's back, loudly complaining, everyone present looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh.

Chapter 32 Flying Thunder God Technique

Does everyone who rises from the bottom of the class to become the strongest in the village follow the same template?

If Naruto Uzumaki lived to Jiraiya's age, would he also become this ridiculous, lacking any of the demeanor of the strongest in Konoha?

Leaving aside Might Guy's explosive power, which relies solely on self-immolation to unleash his strongest attack, Jiraiya is undoubtedly the strongest individual in Konoha. His mastery of taijutsu, ninjutsu, sealing techniques, and even Sage Mode, which requires the assistance of the toads of Mount Myōboku, makes Jiraiya's strength virtually flawless.

With just a few simple combinations of taijutsu and ninjutsu, Hyuga Zechen was completely at a disadvantage and had little chance to fight back.

"Alright, everyone, disperse. Although I haven't been back to the village for a long time, I still know the way very well."

After dispelling Gamaken's summons, Jiraiya landed back on the ground, glanced around, and then his gaze fell on Hinata.

"Young lady, is it alright to interrupt your date? I have something important to discuss with him."

Hinata blushed and waved her hands repeatedly.

"It's alright, but please, Lord Jiraiya, don't do it again, after all..."

Hinata noticed that most of the people present were focused on her, and steam was rising from the top of her head. Her voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.

"You should take Hinata back first."

Seeing Hinata's adorable, bewildered expression, Hyuga Zechen had no choice but to cancel the date and give instructions to the two members of the Hyuga branch family.

Because of the Chunin Exams, Konoha Village is now a mixed bag, and every main family member who leaves the Hyuga clan's territory is protected by branch family ninjas.

The crowd quickly dispersed, leaving only Jiraiya and Hyuga Sawatatsu.

"You should know what I want to talk to you about, right?"

According to the original plan, Jiraiya should have returned to Konoha Village in another week. However, after receiving a message from Hiruzen Sarutobi, Jiraiya not only changed his plans but also directly tested Hyuga Sawatatsu without even meeting the Third Hokage.

"Is it because of the Akatsuki organization?"

Hinata Sawatatsu smiled faintly and got straight to the point.

"Although I have to admit that your strength is unmatched among the younger generation of Konoha, it is still a long way from being able to escape unscathed from an Akatsuki member, let alone snatch any spoils from them. Therefore, I have reason to suspect that you have been secretly controlled by them and become a spy infiltrating Konoha."

At this moment, Jiraiya's gaze was unusually sharp, as if he wanted to see through Hyuga Sawatatsu's appearance and discern the secrets deep within his heart.

Well, at least he's showing some signs of strength.

Feeling the immense pressure emanating from Jiraiya, Hyuga Sawatatsu's body trembled slightly, a rare occurrence.

No wonder that when Itachi Uchiha met Kisame Hoshigaki and Jiraiya later, even though Itachi chose to retreat without a fight, it did not arouse the suspicion of Kisame and the Akatsuki organization.

Even Kisame Hoshigaki had to admit that he and Jiraiya were not on the same level. Whether it was the Uchiha clan or the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, they were all nobodies in his presence. Even increasing the number of attackers wouldn't change the outcome.

This is the powerful deterrent force of the legendary Sannin.

Orochimaru, who surpassed Jiraiya in his youth due to his natural intelligence, now devotes all his energy to researching forbidden techniques and reincarnation, and has been left far behind by his former underdog companions.

"My opponent is Sasori of the Red Sand. No matter how powerful a puppeteer is, they all have limitations in front of the Byakugan."

As Hyuga Zechen spoke, he took a few steps forward, using his back to block Jiraiya's piercing gaze, while still using his Byakugan's 360-degree all-around insight to observe the changes in Jiraiya's expression.

"While the Byakugan does have some effect on puppeteers, it cannot bridge the gap between you and Sasori of the Red Sand."

The doubt in Jiraiya's eyes did not lessen with Hyuga Sawatatsu's explanation; instead, it grew even stronger.

If two genin were to fight, the genin who knew information about the other opponent would have a significant advantage and a much higher chance of winning. However, even if a genin knew information about a chunin, he could only increase his own chances of survival, but he could not use the information advantage to defeat the enemy.

Except for Hidan, whose brain has already been eaten by the evil god.

"That's right. Besides the control over the Byakugan, I also concealed another method for defeating Sasori in the mission intelligence..."

Upon hearing Hinata Sawa's confession, Jiraiya's face revealed an expression of "I knew it."

However, when a strange fluctuation that was both incredibly familiar and unfamiliar appeared on Hyuga Sawatatsu, Jiraiya's eyes widened immediately, revealing an expression of disbelief.

Hyuga Sawatatsu, who had already been locked onto by Jiraiya, suddenly disappeared from Jiraiya's sight.

The next moment, Jiraiya felt a chill run down his spine as Hyuga Sawatatsu, who had just disappeared, reappeared behind him without warning.

"Flying Thunder God Technique?...No, is it a new space-time ninjutsu?"

As Jiraiya turned around, he didn't notice the fleeting pale blue light in Hyuga Sawatatsu's eyes. At that moment, his attention was entirely focused on the remaining spatial fluctuations.

Following the Fourth Hokage, another powerful individual who has mastered space-time ninjutsu has emerged in Konoha.

The Flying Thunder God Formation, which can only be performed by three Fourth Hokage guards working together, is completely unusable in combat except for transferring items and people, and therefore has no strategic significance whatsoever.

Since it's a space-time ninjutsu, it's not surprising that it can produce any kind of results.

Space-time ninjutsu is, in itself, part of the miracle.

"Mastering space-time ninjutsu is a good thing for Konoha Village, so why hide it from the old man?"

After the initial excitement subsided, Jiraiya quickly realized the problem and spoke up again.

"The Third Hokage has grown old and is no longer the formidable ninja he once was."

Upon hearing Hyuga Zetsu utter such blasphemous and offensive words, Jiraiya's face once again contorted with rage.

Although he also disapproved of some of Hiruzen Sarutobi's actions and his leniency towards Danzo Shimura, Hiruzen Sarutobi was, after all, Jiraiya's teacher, the mentor who had trained him from a commoner ninja into the renowned figure he was today.

"The moment the Third Hokage decided to compromise with the Hidden Cloud Village and hand over the corpses of our Hyuga branch family, that said it all, didn't it?"

The next moment, upon hearing Hyuga Zechen's words, Jiraiya's anger subsided considerably. He opened his mouth several times to speak, but could not utter a single word.

The Hokage is beloved by both the village's ninjas and civilians because his duty is to protect the village. If one day the Hokage is no longer able to protect the village, would he still be worthy of everyone's trust and support?

Although Jiraiya had countless reasons to defend Hiruzen Sarutobi, what was the point of uttering these pale words that even he himself could not fully convince?

"I understand."

After a long silence, Jiraiya finally spoke four words.

"If there are no other questions, I'll take my leave now."

Hinata Sawatatsu had just taken two steps when he heard Jiraiya's voice behind him.

"I will ask the old man to copy the Flying Thunder God Technique from the forbidden scroll as a reward for this mission."

Chapter 33 Special Provisions for the Joint Chunin Exams

In a huge classroom, the room was packed with genin from different ninja villages. Many of them watched the confrontation between the Sound Ninja and the Konoha genin, their expressions varying.

"I am Ibiki Morino, the examiner for the first exam of the Chunin Selection..."

As white mist rose from in front of the blackboard, the middle-aged man with two large scars on his face stared coldly at the troublemaking sound ninja.

Why hasn't Brother Zechen arrived yet...?

Hinata, sitting between Shino Aburame and Kiba Inuzuka, kept peeking around, but she never saw Sawa Tatsumi.

Did Zechen oversleep even for something as important as the Chunin Exams?

Seeing that Ibiki Morino and his group of examiners had suppressed the commotion caused by the Sound Village in an instant, the ninja examinees present immediately sat up straight.

As the exam papers were distributed to each candidate, Hinata could only temporarily suppress her worries and focus on answering the questions.

An hour passed quickly. Many ninjas with extremely poor intelligence-gathering skills, or genin who were scared off by Morino Ibiki's tenth question, left one after another, leaving the classroom, which was originally full of people, empty with only a few dozen people left.

"Therefore, I hereby declare that all of you who remain here have passed the first test!"

As Ihiki Morino announced the results, cheers erupted throughout the classroom.

Just as Naruto was dancing around in his seat, a figure suddenly flew in through the classroom window, smashed through the glass, and appeared next to Ibiki Morino.

"I am Mitarashi Anko, the examiner for the second round of exams. Now, come with me to the next exam!"

Faced with Hongdou's incredibly flamboyant behavior, all the candidates present were dumbfounded, and the entire classroom fell silent.

"There are still 26 teams and 78 people left. Ibixi, this first test of the year was really too lenient!"

After counting the students in the classroom, Hongdou's face showed dissatisfaction, and she turned her head and complained loudly.

"No, there are 27 teams and 79 people in total."

Just as Ibiki was about to speak, an unfamiliar voice came from the first row of seats; it was Hinata Sawatatsu.

"Are you a genin participating in the Chunin Exams? Please show me your number tag. Also, where are your teammates?"

Both Ibiki and Anko's eyelids twitched when they looked at Hinata Sawatatsu.

As special Jonin of Konoha, the two were quite certain that, at least when Anko broke through the window, the seat was still empty.

With their eyesight and senses, neither of them noticed how or when Hinata Sawatatsu had entered.

Is it the Hyuga main family?

Recalling that before the Chunin Exams, when the Third Hokage summoned them, the chief examiners, he mentioned only the Genin candidates, both of them simultaneously recalled Hyuga Sawatatsu's information.

"No teammates? This was a special permission granted by the Third Hokage..."

Hinata Zechen yawned, his eyes still sleepy, clearly having just gotten out of bed and not having participated in the first exam.

"Hmph, you can't even participate in the Chunin Exams sooner or later, how can you be worthy of being promoted to Chunin? Get out!"

Before Ibiki could speak, Anko, who was extremely irritable, pointed directly in the direction of the classroom door.

This was only because Mitarashi Anko was suppressing her temper as much as possible when facing the main branch of the Hyuga clan. If it were anyone else, she would have definitely told them to get lost.

"Brother Zechen..."

Looking at the hot-tempered examiner, Anko, and hearing the mocking laughter from the surrounding genin, Hinata's worry deepened.