Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

It brought her back into the sunlight after she had felt like she had fallen into an ice cellar.

She looked up and met Bai Yunqingye's concerned eyes.

Bai Yunqingye could clearly see the struggle in her eyes.

"I...I'm fine, I just got distracted."

She suddenly realized that if Konoha canceled the Chunin Exams, would the hell on earth not exist?

If the Chunin Exams are cancelled, Sunagakure will lose the opportunity to wage war.

Without the opportunity to wage war, the Tailed Beasts will not appear in Konoha, and without the Tailed Beasts, peace will remain here.

That little girl and her mother can continue to live with that pure smile.

This time, Akatsuki's goal was not to assist Sunagakure, but to take down the Nine-Tails and the One-Tails.

All she needs to do during this time is to investigate the identities of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and the One-Tails Jinchuriki.

Then we can find an opportunity to take the Jinchūriki away.

It is entirely possible to avoid the outbreak of war within Konoha Village.

But... how can she get Konoha to cancel the Chunin Exams while still completing her mission?

"Is it because you feel uncomfortable being with us?"

A look of apology appeared on Baiyun Qingye's face. "If that's the case, I'm really sorry."

What a sunny boy...

No, that's not the case.

She shook her head again. "I was just thinking about something, so I accidentally got distracted."

Is that really the case?

Baiyun Qingye still had some doubts.

"Shirokumo Aoba, I'm very curious, why did Konoha invite the five great ninja villages to hold the Chunin Exams together?"

Xiao Nan asked directly.

"This was actually my suggestion. If we hold the Chunin Exams together, it can bring people from different countries, villages, and faiths closer together, while also conveying the ideals of peace, friendship, and progress."

"The Chunin Exams are not only a stage for competition, but also an important platform for cultural exchange among the various ninja villages, which can promote mutual understanding and respect between different cultures."

Baiyun Qingye's answer was very official.

But this allowed Xiaonan to further understand the philosophy of Shirakumo Aoba.

Mutual exchange and mutual understanding.

Xiao Nan was momentarily lost in thought, then pursed her lips and said.

"But what if ninjas from other villages cause trouble in Konoha?"

"We won't cause trouble!"

No sooner had Xiao Nan finished speaking than Hei Tu, who had a straightforward personality, retorted.

"We from Iwagakure came to participate in the Chunin Exams to see the younger generation of Konoha ninjas."

"We don't know either."

Mei Terumi spoke up as well, walking directly to Shirakumo Aoba and kissing him on the cheek. "Do you think our Kirigakure will cause trouble?"

That's not what I meant!

Xiao Nan quickly defended herself for what she had just said.

Tenten and Karin stormed up angrily and dragged Terumi Mei away from Shirakumo Aoba.

"You big-breasted woman, do you have any shame?!"

"This……"

Seeing this, Xiao Nan was both amused and exasperated, and then said...

"Although Iwagakure and Kirigakure may not have this intention, if Kumogakure or... Sunagakure were to take advantage of the situation and cause trouble, even Konoha would suffer heavy losses."

She emphasized the words "Sunagakure" when she said this.

This was already a subtle reminder to Baiyun Qingye.

"Hmm~"

Shirokumo Aoba stroked his chin and thought for a while, "The Hidden Cloud Village did have some minor conflicts with the Hidden Leaf Village just now, and the Hidden Sand Village also had some minor friction with us a few days ago..."

Just as Xiao Nan thought the other party had taken her words to heart and breathed a sigh of relief, Bai Yun Qingye suddenly laughed again.

"But they are all just minor conflicts. I believe that when the Chunin Exams come around, everyone will be willing to sit down and have a good talk."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Nan looked at the gentle smile on the other person's face, opened her mouth, and for a moment did not know how to persuade them.

She couldn't help but feel a little annoyed; she had been so obvious, yet she hadn't noticed at all.

Shirokumo Aoba continued, "But even though Konan is from another village, she still cares so much about Konoha. She really is a kind person."

"Kind……"

Xiao Nan was stunned for a moment. This was the second time she had heard this description today. Her anger dissipated instantly, and she couldn't help but laugh at herself.

"I'm not a kind person at all..."

"Sorry, I'm a little tired now, so I'll be leaving now."

After saying that, he left without giving Bai Yunqingye a chance to stop him.

She needs to go back and calm down.

Bai Yunqingye watched the other person's departing figure, a faint smile appearing on her face.

Chapter 233 On the Eve of the Exam

Time flew by and it was the day before the Chunin Exams.

The weather in Konoha is getting cooler, but the atmosphere is becoming more and more lively.

early morning.

Uchiha clan.

When Mikoto Uchiha opened her eyes, she could already hear the clanging sound of kunai clashing outside.

She sighed softly.

She got up, changed her clothes, and tidied her somewhat disheveled long hair.

"Sasuke, the Chunin Exams are tomorrow, and you've been training with Kakashi as a Jonin for a month now. Take a break today."

Mikoto Uchiha opened the door and gave Sasuke a helpless smile.

"Mom, I'm determined to defeat Shirokumo Aoba in this Chunin Exam!"

Sasuke's expression was very serious, yet also showed a certain degree of confidence.

He has been training in many new ninjutsu techniques with Kakashi for the past month.

In addition, there's the Uchiha clan's long-cultivated ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu.

Even now, he might still have a chance of winning against Bai Yun Qingye.

"Aoba..."

Upon hearing the name Shirakumo Aoba, Uchiha Mikoto was momentarily dazed.

She hadn't seen him for a while either.

When we met on the street last time, I was thinking of inviting him to my house for a meal and a chat.

But he was refused, told that he was on a mission.

This was the first time she had been rejected by Aoba.

"mom!"

Seeing his mother's reaction to Shirakumo Aoba's words, Sasuke couldn't help but let out a dissatisfied shout.

It seems that Mom cares more about Baiyun and Qingye than about herself.

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Mikoto immediately snapped out of her daze and looked at her son with concern.

"Baiyun Qingye invites you to his house for dinner tonight."

Sasuke said, somewhat annoyed.

"Huh?"

Mikoto blinked in surprise, pointing to herself with her index finger. "Are you inviting me?"

"Yes, I heard they invited a lot of people, but I don't know exactly who they invited."

Sasuke nodded.

"Oh, I thought you only invited me."

Mikoto Uchiha deliberately put on a hurt expression.

Sasuke pursed his lips.

I need to go out this afternoon.

"Going to do what?"

"Uchiha Mikoto asked curiously."

Sasuke hesitated for a moment, but then told the truth, "Let's go fishing with Shirakumo Aoba and the others."

"Oh, I'll have to prepare things properly for you then."

Ignoring Sasuke's resistance, Mikoto Uchiha vigorously rubbed his face.