"Haha, no." Sakura shuddered and quickly waved her hands. "How could that be?"

"If you like it, that's fine." Xi Yue's lips twitched. However, she didn't argue further.

Kakashi simply turned his gaze away and made no comment.

"Xi Yue, are you back?" At this moment, a gentle voice rang out, attracting everyone's attention.

"Aunt Hong!" Wei Lai was startled and rushed over. "Did you wait for me here on purpose?"

"I suppose so." Kurenai smiled, nodded to Kakashi, and said, "By the way, I have some important news to tell you."

Eh?

The expressions on everyone's faces, including Kakashi's, became subtle.

彳

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Inside the Hokage's office.

"This is the complete list of examinees." Shizune handed a document to Mugetsu, saying softly, "Besides us and Sunagakure, there are ninjas from Kusagakure, Amegakure, Yugakure, Otogakure, and Kirigakure. Quite a large group indeed."

"As expected, neither Kumogakure nor Iwagakure sent any personnel to participate?" Mugetsu glanced around casually and said, "Hmph, they've certainly made a good plan." Her gaze lingered briefly on a student named Yakushi Kabuto.

"Is there something wrong with this person?" Shizune asked sharply.

“He’s one of Orochimaru’s men.” Mugetsu looked up and smiled. “His purpose is to be a key contact for Sunagakure. He’s also the person in charge of operations for those allied ninja villages.”

"what?"

Shizune froze, her face filled with disbelief. Even Konoha's Anbu hadn't uncovered this kind of information. How did Mugetsu know? Did he have some other way of gathering intelligence?

"Don't be so surprised." Wuyue smiled and said, "I already said that I also have spies in the Akatsuki organization. In fact, I only learned about this information recently."

This statement was only half true. Having read the original work, he naturally knew Kabuto Yakushi's identity. And with the major plot changes, his identity naturally underwent some strange transformations as well.

As for the information about the allied ninja forces from various villages attempting to destroy Konoha during the Chunin Exams, it was naturally given to him by Konan. However, in Mugetsu's view, this was not Akatsuki's ultimate goal. Because Obito, Pain, and Orochimaru all knew very well that as long as he was in charge, the so-called allied forces of the four great ninja villages were nothing but a joke.

These decision-makers must have other ideas and plans, hidden very well, unknown even to themselves.

"In that case, this Chunin Exams has truly been treacherous." Her gaze grew serious as she asked, "Even so, do you still intend to continue?"

"Why not?" Wuyue shrugged and said, "If we can't even solve this little problem, what are we talking about in terms of bringing peace to the world? Besides, I'm also very curious about their real purpose."

"Alright." Shizune breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Since you've made up your mind, I won't say anything more. Is there anything I need to prepare?"

"Yes, that's a must." Nodding, Wuyue said, "Arrange for Shisui, Itachi, Haku, and Kimimaro to all be examiners. Also, set up ANBU sentries in the Forest of Death, spaced fifty meters apart. And, is my speech ready?"

Upon hearing Mugetsu's last sentence, Shizune's lips twitched violently. She said, "You even thought of that? Should I praise you? Well, I'm all prepared. However, in front of the high-ranking officials of the Land of Fire and the Kazekage and the others... don't do anything strange."

Make your choice, dear host.

First, I asked if I could wear black stockings and a camisole.

Second, ask if you can produce some gold.

Third, ask if it's okay to wear panties on your head.

噗Ι

Wuyue, who had just taken a sip of tea, immediately spat it out, her lips twitching as she said, "Um, nothing strange will happen. But, could you put your panties on your head?"

Chapter 0417 The Smell of Gunpowder

"Huh, the Chunin Exams... is this even possible?" Walking down the street, Mirai squinted, muttering to herself. "How come I've never heard Papa mention this before? Shouldn't promotion to Chunin be based on a recommendation system?"

What she said is correct. In fact, the examination system for promotion to Chunin has only been gradually implemented in the last two years. In the past, especially during wartime, the promotion of Chunin and Jonin was all by recommendation! The so-called recommendation is like when Mugetsu was promoted to Jonin, a senior and powerful Jonin would submit documents to the Hokage for approval.

This method of operation still exists. However, judging from the current situation, the recommendation system will likely be gradually phased out and disappear into history.

"But will ninjas from many surrounding countries and villages come to Konoha to take the exam?" The tone shifted, and a smile curved Mirai's lips. "Thinking about it that way, it's quite interesting. Pappa, you really know how to have fun."

As she was talking to herself, she suddenly heard a familiar voice from not far away. "You brat, what did you just say?"

Future couldn't help but look up, and sure enough, a girl with long pink hair came into view. "Sakura, who are you talking to?" Turning her head, a chubby little boy came into her view. "Oh, it's Konohamaru."

Konohamaru! The grandson of the deceased Third Hokage, a leader of the younger generation in Konoha. Although he is just a little kid, he seems to have already learned quite a lot.

With this string of information flashing through his mind, he walked straight ahead.

"I'm calling you ugly!" Konohamaru stared at Sakura's face and shouted, "Your forehead is so wide, did you undergo some kind of mutation?!"

That kid really has a sharp tongue!

Future's lips twitched slightly. If she were Sakura, she would definitely smash this brat's head in and teach him a lesson about why flowers are so red!

Since she thought that way, Sakura's temper wasn't much better, and her gaze towards Konohamaru turned furious. "You bastard! I'll kill you!"

"Wow, that ugly monster is angry! Quick, get out of here!" Without any hesitation, just as the other party was about to make a move, Konohamaru had already taken off like the wind and was running backward.

"Damn it! You stop right there!" Sakura wasn't about to let him get away so easily, and she chased after him in an instant.

"Hehe, can't catch you! Can't catch you! Ugly monster... Ouch!" Just as Konohamaru was getting carried away, his body suddenly bumped into another guy.

thump.

A muffled thud.

Konohamaru clutched his head in pain. However, before he could even look up, he found himself being grabbed by the collar and lifted into the air.

"Damn it, let me go! Who are you?!"

The one holding Konohamaru was a young man cloaked over his entire body with strange facial markings. His expression was extremely arrogant, his face full of cold arrogance. "Let you go? You brat, do you know what you've done? You bumped into me and still dare to be so insolent?"

"Are you from Sunagakure?" Sakura, who arrived later, clearly noticed the situation and frowned slightly. "Let him go."

"Oh? You know this brat?" Sand Shinobu narrowed her eyes and said, "But why should I release him?"

"He didn't do it on purpose." Sakura said anxiously when she saw Konohamaru's distressed expression, "Let him go!"

"Hmph, there's no such thing as a free lunch!" With a sneer, the Sand Ninja with the masked face said, "He's offended me, so I can't just let it go like this. At the very least, he needs to be taught a lesson!" As he spoke, he raised his right palm and slapped Konohamaru across the face.

"Ah!" A look of terror flashed in Konohamaru's eyes. But he could only watch helplessly as he was about to be hit, unable to make any move.

However, unexpectedly, just as the other person's palm was about to touch him, another fair and jade-like fist suddenly appeared and blocked his way.

pat.

A crisp sound.

"Hiss." The Sand Ninja with the masked face suddenly withdrew his hand and gasped. He felt as if he had slapped a solid wall, and the intense pain suddenly struck him from the recoil.

"Who are you?" The one who asked was the blonde girl beside the Sand Ninja with the masked face. She had her hair tied in a symmetrical ponytail and carried a huge iron fan on her back. At this moment, she was staring at the suddenly appearing future with a look of astonishment.

She couldn't help but be astonished. The other person was moving incredibly fast! It was as if they had suddenly appeared in front of them.

This is clearly a high-level teleportation technique. Usually, only high-level elite ninjas can use it. But the person in front of him is obviously a girl younger than himself, which is very puzzling.

"Vortex Future." The girl's crimson hair swayed gently, making her look like an ethereal fairy from this angle.

"It's you?" Everyone present, whether it was the masked Sand Ninja or the blonde girl, clearly recognized the name. "The daughter of the Leaf Village's Heavenly Dragon?"

There's no way around it; information about Yuhi Mugetsu is common knowledge that every ninja in the current ninja world must know. Therefore, information about his daughter and lover is also in the archives of various ninja villages.

However, after learning that the other party was the daughter of Konoha's Celestial Dragon, the two became at ease. Since she was the daughter of that legendary ninja, it seemed quite normal for her to possess such strength.

Chapter 0418 Conflict

"You guys from outside the village, you're really arrogant." Future said coldly, "Let him go, and I'll spare you."

Although Sunagakure appears to be an allied nation, the first ninja village to sign a peace treaty with Konoha, as Mugetsu's daughter, she is well aware that this peace is merely superficial. These outsiders are filled with fear and deep hatred towards her father.

Spare me?

This term was clearly unacceptable to the Sand Ninja with the Face Mark. Since becoming a ninja, among his peers, he had only ever suffered at the hands of his younger brother. This girl before him, even if she was the daughter of the Leaf Village's Heavenly Dragon, wouldn't make him submit!

Thinking this, his face gradually contorted into a ferocious expression, and he sneered, "Hmph! You're the arrogant one, aren't you? Are all the people of Konoha this conceited?!"

"So, you're not going to heed my advice?" A dangerous glint flashed in Future's eyes.

"Hey, Kankuro!" Seeing the tension escalating, the blonde girl called out urgently. "Let's stop here. Otherwise, things might get really complicated!"

"Shut up, Temari! I know what I'm doing!" Kankuro glanced at her and said, "These Konoha guys are just too infuriating! They need to be taught a lesson... Ah!"

Before he could finish speaking, a scream of agony erupted. A small pebble had struck his wrist instantly, and the intense pain forced him to release his grip on Konohamaru, his face contorted in agony. "Who goes there?!"

"I'll teach you a lesson." Yuzuki, with her long, straight black hair, gradually revealed herself, her pretty face quietly gazing at Kankuro. "Konoha is not a place you can insult."

"This guy... he's from the Uchiha clan!" Temari's already furrowed brows darkened even more. One troublesome fellow after another was appearing. She felt things were getting serious.

"You bastards, you've gone too far!" Kankuro roared, reaching behind his back with his right hand to pull out his mechanical puppet.

"Stop!" Suddenly, a cold voice rang out. This made the arrogant Sand Ninja tremble all over, shaking like a leaf.

Ok?

Even Zhu Lai and Xi Yue were drawn to the suddenly appearing figure, stealing glances at him. They saw a fair-skinned boy with short, dark red hair hanging upside down from a tree branch. A bright red "love" character was imprinted on his forehead, and he carried a huge, earthen-yellow gourd on his back, exuding a cold aura.

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"I... Gaara," Kankuro called out the boy's name tremblingly, swallowing hard. "You've come."

"Um, that..." Temari interjected, "It's just a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!"

"I don't care if it's a misunderstanding or not." Gaara looked at them indifferently and said, "If you dare to cause me any more trouble, I'll kill you."

"This guy!" Kankuro frowned and muttered, "Is this how he treats his older brothers and sisters?"

"Idiot, don't let him hear that." Temari glared at him and quickly said, "We understand."

Humph.

Gaara ignored them completely, turning his gaze to Mirai and Yuuki. "You two are very strong. You've piqued my interest. I am Gaara, remember this name." With that, he turned and left with his older brother and sister.

“Gaara?” Yuzuki narrowed her eyes and said, “This kid seems to be quite extraordinary.”

“He is the Jinchūriki of the One-Tailed Beast.” After a moment of silence, Mirai said, “That violent aura, there’s no mistake.”

"A Jinchuriki, a vessel for a Tailed Beast?" Yuuki raised an eyebrow and said, "That's really interesting."

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