The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

However, it was only for a moment before Kakashi quickly regained his composure.

"What's wrong? Everyone looks like they've seen a ghost."

They saw Naruto, Sakura, and the others all looking shocked.

Kakashi, hands in his pockets, asked with a smile.

"Of course we're shocked! Kakashi-nii, did you take the wrong medicine today? It's not like we're about to start a mission, yet you're not late!?"

Naruto stared wide-eyed at Kakashi, his tone incredulous as he returned.

Sakura, standing to the side, also nodded frantically in agreement, almost unconsciously.

"You jerk, isn't that incredibly rude of you?"

Kakashi smacked Naruto on the head in an annoyed tone.

"Kakashi-nii, isn't this something you usually do? Huh? Could it be that your punctuality today is related to the Chunin Exams?!"

Naruto muttered a couple of complaints at first, but then, as if he had thought of something, he shouted loudly at Kakashi, amidst the different gazes of Sakura and Sasuke.

"Oh? It seems you found out in advance?"

Kakashi also showed a slight look of surprise as he spoke.

"Hmm, so? We can participate too, right, Kakashi-nii?"

There was no direct answer, but it was already a clear one.

Naruto's pupils immediately revealed a look of eager excitement.

"Yes, you're right, Naruto. I've already recommended the four of you to participate in this Chunin Exams in my capacity as the captain of Team 7. However, the final decision rests with you. Here's the registration form. If you want to participate, fill in the relevant information and bring it to classroom 301 at the Ninja Academy three days later. Of course, I also want to remind you that because you're a special four-person team, while all the other participating teams are three-person teams, there will be a few special rules if the four of you participate in the exam together. You'll find out what they are when the time comes."

Kakashi took out four registration forms from his pocket and handed them to Naruto, Sasuke, Menma, and Sakura, speaking calmly.

"Huh? Special rules? What are those? Kakashi-nii?"

After Naruto subconsciously took the registration form, he asked with great curiosity.

"Well, that's not something I can reveal right now, but you'll find out eventually."

Kakashi smiled gently and said.

"Huh~~~?"

Naruto drawled out his words, deliberately using a tone of dissatisfaction.

"Alright, the registration deadline is three days from now. You can think about it carefully during these three days. Don't force yourself."

Kakashi waved his hand, interrupting Naruto.

"Hehe, I don't need to think about it, Kakashi-sensei. I will definitely participate in the Chunin Exams."

Menma, standing to the side, chuckled and spoke up as Kakashi finished speaking.

Mianma's words had just fallen.

Sasuke, standing to the side, looked up slightly at Kakashi and said calmly, "I'll participate too."

Chunin Exams.

The contestants come from various ninja villages, and there are bound to be some very strong ones among them. For Sasuke, this is a great stage to hone and improve himself, so he certainly wouldn't miss it.

Moreover, for some time now, I haven't found a suitable opportunity to challenge Menma. This Chunin Exam might be a good opportunity.

Thinking about this.

Sasuke also glanced at Menma subconsciously.

Before Menma's gaze could move over, he turned back as if nothing had happened.

Naruto was slightly behind the rhythm.

After hearing Menma and Sasuke's words.

She quickly replied, "Of course I want to participate! This kind of exam will definitely put me up against a lot of people, there's no need to hesitate!"

This was an outcome that Kakashi could have easily foreseen.

Kakashi couldn't imagine any reason why Menma and the other two wouldn't participate in the Chunin Exams, considering their personalities, potential, and the power they had shown at this stage. Just as Iruka himself had said, their strength had grown significantly in the past six months.

Kakashi, as the captain of Team 7, knows this best.

Only Sakura Haruno.

This is something Kakashi can't be 100% certain about. Although Sakura Haruno has an exceptional talent for chakra control, based on Kakashi's experience, Sakura could definitely develop in genjutsu and medical ninjutsu in the future.

But not right now. The main reason for this is that Sakura Haruno's current capacity, mentality, and willpower are all too weak.

If Kakashi had to say it, Sakura Haruno's participation in this Chunin Exams was truly a stretch, but Kakashi wouldn't say those things; he left the decision to his subordinate.

This is also a way to train Sakura Haruno.

It all depends on whether she herself has the determination to do so.

In fact, Sakura Haruno was indeed very conflicted at this moment. With all three teammates participating, she should logically follow the crowd and participate as well, but she was still a little afraid of such an occasion.

It's mainly a matter of mindset.

Especially when she saw how outstanding her teammates Menma, Naruto, and Sasuke were, Sakura Haruno really had no confidence in herself at all.

In previous missions, she was mostly just a background character, and with Kakashi always there to back her up, Sakura Haruno wasn't too worried. But this Chunin Exams was clearly different.

From Kakashi's brief introduction, Sakura Haruno could clearly realize that the genin coming from various ninja villages were likely to be the best in their respective villages. Sakura was afraid that she would embarrass herself or even drag the whole team down.

The hesitation and inner turmoil on his face.

The other four people present saw it all clearly.

And it was just as Naruto was about to say something to encourage Sakura Haruno.

"Alright, you guys, don't be so absolute. This time, the best of the best from all the major ninja villages have come. You've only graduated for a little over half a year. Like I said before, go back and think about it for a few days before you decide!"

Kakashi spoke first.

Although only Sakura Haruno was hesitating, Kakashi deliberately included Menma and the other two in the decision to avoid putting too much pressure on her. Kakashi hoped that Sakura could think things through in a calm state of mind before making her decision.

"Yes, Kakashi-sensei."

"Yes, I understand, Kakashi-nii."

Sakura also clearly looked relieved. Although she still had to make her own choice in the end, at least she didn't have to make a decision right away, and she could finally relax a little.

"Yes, Kakashi-sensei."

"Well then, let's call it a day."

Kakashi nodded.

"puff."

It simply turned into a cloud of white mist and then disappeared.

The four members of Menma also dispersed with different emotions.

'It's coming soon, the Chunin Exams.'

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 75 The Situation at the Ninja Academy

P.S.: Thank you to Ziyi Jushi for the 500-coin reward.

Three days.

It passed quickly.

Before the last day of registration, the contestants from the farthest ninja villages had all successfully arrived at Konoha. Each ninja village had at least three or four teams participating. With the arrival of these people, even the least perceptive people in Konoha knew that their village was about to hold the Chunin Exams.

Some shop owners who had already sensed the business opportunity began to prepare more goods, because they knew very well that this was just an appetizer. In the final stage of the Chunin Exams, there would be high-ranking nobles and dignitaries from their Land of Fire and surrounding countries, who would be a huge consumer group!

Of course, they had to prepare in advance.

Konoha Village has also ushered in its most prosperous and bustling season in a long time.

When Menma returned to the Ninja Academy at the appointed time, he saw all sorts of ninjas wearing different headbands. Of course, the Konoha genin still made up the largest proportion of the participants. Next were the Sunagakure, one of the five great ninja villages, followed by the genin from various smaller ninja villages such as Kusagakure, Yugakure, Takigakure, and Otogakure.

Although they all looked like they were not to be trifled with.

But there aren't many people who are truly worth noting.

'Yakushi Kabuto? Hmm, he's not here. Looks like he's already gone in.'

Menma stood at the main entrance, scanning the other ninjas around him, a faint strange light flashing in his pupils.

If we can find Orochimaru directly, that would be the best option.

In fact, according to the original plot, he did have such an opportunity. After all, Orochimaru was going to come to Sasuke in person. However, in that situation, his teammates would definitely be there, so it was not appropriate to talk to Orochimaru. What Menma needed was an opportunity to talk to Orochimaru alone, and Kabuto Yakushi was a very good bridge.

'Let's try to get into the second round first and see what the opportunities are.'

Mianma pondered this in his heart.

A few more minutes passed.

Sasuke and Naruto also arrived one after another.

Sakura was nowhere to be seen, so Menma and the other two waited a little longer at the door, wondering if Sakura had chosen not to participate in the Chunin Exams.

next second.

Sakura Haruno's figure then came into view of the three of them.

"Oh! Sakura, I knew you would come too."

Naruto smiled, waved his right hand vigorously, and shouted loudly.

"Well, Naruto-kun, Sasuke-kun, and Menma-kun, the three of you are all participating, so I certainly can't back down either. I'll try my best not to hold you back in this Chunin Exams."

Sakura walked closer, took a deep breath, and looked at Naruto, Menma, and Sasuke with a determined expression.

"Oh, that's the spirit we need! Sakura, what's with all this talk about holding us back? We're all comrades, we should help each other out."

Naruto gave a thumbs-up and said with a smile.

Sasuke and Menma remained calm, seemingly indifferent to whether Sakura Haruno participated in the Chunin Exams or not.