From Hokage to Visionary

A figure slowly walked out of the jungle.

The scattered moonlight shining through the branches and leaves reflected on the other person's face, revealing a face that Kakashi was very familiar with. The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen!

"It's you! Who are you?!"

Kakashi immediately became alert and assumed a fighting stance.

He knew very well that the man in front of him was definitely not the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, but an impostor who replaced the 'Third Hokage'!

"Hehe, you are the only one who noticed me."

The Third Hokage tore off his face, revealing a pale face that did not resemble a human face. He smiled strangely and said, "Hatake Kakashi, you are indeed a genius who inherited the name of White Fang. But unfortunately, after today, you will disappear and no one will know about this."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 439: Chunin Exam!

Fifteen days later, the Chunin Exams officially began.

Nobles from various countries gathered in the venue, ready to watch this once-in-a-lifetime battle.

After going through three difficult tests, the outstanding Genin from the five major ninja villages, the real geniuses left will compete with each other today to choose a winner.

But what attracted everyone's most attention was the battle between Uchiha Sasuke, the last bloodline of the Uchiha family, and Sandstorm Gaara, a genius rarely seen in a century in the Sand Village.

Of course, in addition to these, the most important people invited to Konoha to watch the ceremony this time should be the Five Kage!

The Five Kage almost never meet in formal occasions, except for decades ago, when the first leaders of the major ninja villages gathered under the pressure of the first Hokage and formulated the rules of the ninja villages. This was the only time they met except in war situations.

As the initiator of this grand event, the Third Hokage led Konoha's elite jonin and greeted them outside the Konoha Village with a smile.

Firstly, it was to express sincerity; secondly, it was to show the other four Kage that Konoha had no ill intentions.

After all, he is the Kage of a village. If something unexpected happens, it might trigger the Third Ninja World War, so we must be careful.

Soon, several figures appeared at the end of the road.

Wearing a yellow hat with the word "Thunder" written on it, a tall and strong man with an open robe, bronze skin, and muscles as hard as rocks. Even though the distance is still a hundred meters, you can still feel the fierce aura emanating from his body just by looking at him.

The fourth Raikage, Ai, had led the plan to invade Konoha during the Second Ninja World War more than ten years ago, and almost destroyed the entire Konoha.

To this day, the Raikage is still an unforgivable sinner in the hearts of many Konoha ninjas.

Accompanying the Raikage is the third Tsuchikage, Ohnoki, an old fellow who has existed since the founding of Konoha. He masters the bloodline elimination that surpasses the bloodline limit, Dust Release!

In the Second Shinobi World War, the Iwagakure Village, under the leadership of Ninjago Ōnoki, suffered the least losses and gained the greatest benefits after the war.

"Welcome both of you."

The Third Hokage stepped forward with a kind face and released his kindness.

"No need for polite words."

The Fourth Raikage hated Konoha in the first place, and the reason he was willing to participate this time was purely to curb the development of the "Ramen Village".

After all, the ninja world is so small, and having one more big ninja village means they will get less benefits.

Therefore, for the common interests of each other, the five major ninja villages had to stand on the same side.

"Oh, it's Sarutobi, long time no see."

Two-horned Oonoki floated in the air, his arms in front of his chest, and said proudly: "I didn't expect that after all these years, you are still the Kage of Konoha."

The implication of his words was a mockery of Konoha, saying that anyone who could become Kage would have a short life.

The ninjas around him heard what he meant and immediately showed angry expressions, but the Third Hokage raised his hand to stop them. He smiled and said, "Yeah, I didn't expect that after so many years, the Hidden Rock Village would still let an old man serve as Kage. I don't know if you can withstand it."

The two Tianping Oonoki's face changed slightly, and he snorted coldly: "Don't worry about it."

While they were talking, the last two figures finally appeared.

The Fourth Kazekage of the Sand Village, and the Fifth Mizukage of the Hidden Mist Village.

The Fifth Mizukage, according to rumors, came to power through a bloody coup, and suppressed the major powerful families of the Hidden Mist Village with an iron fist, eventually securing the position of Mizukage, and his identity is quite mysterious.

But no one would have thought that the Fifth Mizukage, who was rumored to have suppressed the powerful families with bloody means, would actually be a woman!

Even the Raikage and the Tsuchikage were shocked. The Fifth Mizukage looked to be only in his twenties, with long curly reddish-brown hair like pine trees. He wore a blue tube top dress, had skin as white as jade, and exuded youthful and beautiful charm. He didn't look like the shadow who had bloodily suppressed the powerful clans at all.

This was the Fifth Mizukage. His first appearance in front of the other Four Kages really shocked everyone.

The one who served as the Mizukage's guard was a man with white hair and a scroll on his waist. The other man's appearance was really exaggerated, like an incompletely evolved fishman. He even had gills on both sides of his cheeks and three lines at the corners of his eyes. He was silent.

"Hello, I'm Mei Terumi, the Fifth Mizukage."

Mei Terumi's voice was very pleasant, as clear as an oriole. She raised her hand and led them to the side: "This is Mangetsu Kizuki, and the one next to him is Hoshigaki Kisame. They are both members of my guard team."

"Welcome to Konoha."

The Third Hokage smiled and nodded: "Now that everyone is here, please follow me into the village to watch the Chunin Exam."

"Let's make it clear in advance that the Hidden Cloud Village will take 40% of the Rain Village's affairs!"

The Fourth Raikage spoke proudly.

"Forty percent. What a big mouth."

The Tsuchikage next to him sneered and said sarcastically, "With the current strength of your Cloud Village, do you have the ability to swallow so much?"

"Would you like to try it?!"

The Fourth Raikage was like a powder keg that could explode at any moment, and he looked at the Tsuchikage with fierce eyes.

"Okay, I want to see how capable this generation of Raikage is."

Although he is old, Nyanko Oonoki is not afraid at all. Instead, he has a sneer on his face.

"Indeed, the Raikage has a very big appetite." The Kazekage, who had been silent for a long time, was also dissatisfied with the Raikage's assignment and said, "Besides, the Rain Village is the closest to us, so we should take over it. This is in line with the actual situation."

"Kazekage, don't be shameless. If you weren't too weak and the Rain Village took advantage of the opportunity to grow stronger, there wouldn't be so many problems." The Raikage was like a hedgehog, picking on everyone he saw: "According to my opinion, you should kick the Sand Village out and just give you back the occupied land."

"Raikage, don't go too far!"

Fengying suddenly became furious, and a cold murderous intent spread out.

"Want to take action? That's exactly what I want!"

The Raikage rubbed his hands together, a ferocious expression on his face, and dazzling lightning burst out from his body.

Seeing that an inevitable battle was about to break out in front of Konoha's gate, the Third Hokage finally could not sit still anymore. His powerful momentum erupted like a tsunami, instantly suppressing the entire audience.

"I invited you all here this time to discuss how to contain the Rain Village, not to fight."

Although the Third Hokage's voice was calm, it seemed to contain some kind of magic that could penetrate people's hearts: "How to distribute the benefits is a matter for later, but before that, let's put aside our grudges and sit down and have a good discussion like the first generations did, how about that?"

The atmosphere was tense just now, which had made the Jounin who followed them nervous, fearing that a fight would break out at any second, such as the Raikage, Kazekage, and Tsuchikage, but suddenly the atmosphere eased.

"Humph."

The Raikage turned around first and walked straight towards Konoha.

The Third Hokage smiled slightly, seeming very satisfied, and turned around and said: "Let's go, everyone, the Chunin Exam is about to begin."

The Tsuchikage and the Kazekage followed closely behind, but where the Hokage couldn't see, the two exchanged glances implicitly, as if they saw solemnity in each other's eyes.

The Kazekage was, of course, an impersonator of Orochimaru, and the voice of the Third Hokage just now made him finally completely certain that the other party was the "traitor" who betrayed the Dusk Hermits!

"Mizukage-sama, please be careful."

At this time, Kisame suddenly stepped forward, stuck close to Mei Terumi, and said in a very small voice: "I always feel something is wrong. You must be careful of the Hokage, the Wind Shadow, and the Earth Shadow."

Mei Terumi nodded imperceptibly and followed him in.

As soon as the five Kage entered the venue, it was announced that the Chunin Exams had officially begun.

The five Kage sat on the highest observation deck, while all the guards were sent outside.

The advantage of doing this is that it can minimize the possible danger to Ying. Although assassination attempts on Ying are extremely rare, the possibility cannot be ruled out.

Kisame stared at the Mizukage in the observation deck, feeling uneasy. He turned around and said to Mangetsu Kizuki in a voice that only they could hear: "Be careful, I always feel something is wrong. If anything happens, go and protect Mizukage-sama immediately."

Manzuki grinned and said, "You are really loyal to the Mizukage-sama."

Kisame had a blank expression on his face. He was the only one who knew what a beautiful prospect the ideal world of Lady Terumi Mei was.

So, for that dream, he is willing to give everything for Lady Terumi Mei.

at this time.

Shortly after the five Kage left, two figures appeared on the high walls of Konoha.

"Son, I haven't been back for so many years. Do you miss me?"

Mr. A half-crouched on the high wall, looking at the bustling streets of Konoha, grinning and said, "Would you like to go see the relative you left behind while there is still some time?"

“It feels good, and I miss it.”

Uchiha Itachi looked at the familiar street, took a deep breath, and then a sickly fanatical smile appeared on his face, and he said ferociously: "This feeling is great, but there are so many people, it's too noisy. It would be great if we could kill them all and sacrifice them to the Lord."

".I think you're a little too extreme."

Mr. A pulled the corner of his mouth and hurriedly advised: "Don't be impulsive. Our mission this time is not to sacrifice ourselves."

He was really scared, and this guy couldn't control himself for a moment, and rushed downstairs to make a big fuss.

Fortunately, Uchiha Itachi calmed down again, suppressed his killing urge with deep breathing, and after calming down, he said calmly: "Don't worry, I know the limits, everything is for the great Lord!"

At this moment, a blood-red mist suddenly appeared in front of their eyes.

It was like blurred images and incomplete fragments that were directly imprinted in the deepest part of their hearts!

On the roof of a venue covered by a barrier, a ninja wearing chain mail and holding an iron rod was being besieged by several people. However, two fists were no match for four hands, and he soon fell into a disadvantage and was in danger several times.

Then, a voice appeared directly in the depths of their hearts!

“Stop them.”

“Stop them.”

“Stop them.”

The voice is so profound, as if it is rooted deep in the soul.

It's an oracle!

Great Lord, the oracle has been sent down!

At this moment, Uchiha Itachi and Mr. A's pupils dilated uncontrollably.

They could clearly feel that the evil and corrupt aura just now was undoubtedly from the one and only true Creator!

"those people"

Uchiha Itachi licked his lips, a bloodthirsty and cruel light flashing in his eyes: "Can we kill them all?!"

"If my perception is correct." Mr. A paused, grinned, and a tyrannical aura permeated: "They are from the Dusk Hermit Society!"

Great, now there is one more reason!

Although it is unclear why the Dusk Hermit suddenly appeared in Konoha.

But as long as he can cause trouble for the Dusk Hermits, Mr. A doesn't mind going up to help. If he can take the opportunity to kill one or two of them, it would be a big profit!

After all, the Dusk Hermits had been trying every possible means to thwart the Aurora Society's plans, and Mr. A had long been annoyed with that group of people.

Under the witness of the Five Kage, the Chunin Exam officially began.

The first match is between Hyuga Neji, a genius from the Hyuga family, a branch of Konoha's powerful clan, and Kankuro, the puppeteer of the Sand Village.

Although the battle was intense, in the eyes of the audience who were looking forward to the showdown between Uchiha Sasuke and Gaara, it was naturally just a prelude to warm up the audience.

Kankuro's skill in manipulating puppets is definitely considered to be very advanced among the Genin.

But unfortunately, he met the Hyuga clan and was completely defeated by the Byakugan.

With the chakra thread cut off, Kankuro was accidentally approached and then Hyuga Neji used the Eight Trigrams Sixty-four Palms to end the fight directly.

The acupoints were blocked and not even a trace of chakra could be refined, so Kankuro had no choice but to admit defeat.

Next, the second battle was between Temari from the Sand Village and Kurotsuchi from the Tsuchikage Village.

The result, naturally, was that Temari was defeated by Kurotsuchi, and the three people from the Sand Village who had entered the finals were instantly left with only the last hope.

The Tsuchikage was naturally indispensable, and he had to pretend to be arrogant and taunt the Kazekage a few times.

The Kazekage sneered back, but was eventually silenced by the Hokage.