A few months later.
Konoha was adorned with lanterns and had never looked more prosperous.
At the main gate.
Lines of ninjas from other villages were queuing up to enter Konoha.
It was all part of Ye Liang's plan!
The Chūnin Exams were a major event in the Hokage's world. As someone who came from another realm, Ye Liang naturally wanted to experience it firsthand! So he had applied to Hiruzen Sarutobi for the position of supervisor for these exams.
Of course, not for money!
In the Hokage Office:
"Have they arrived yet?"
"They're all here!"
"Are there many?"
"As many as the hairs under your armpit!"
Ye Liang and Hiruzen stood like two fools looking out from the office window.
Both gazed into the distance.
The guests at the entrance flowed like an endless river!
"Ye Liang, let me be clear—though I've made you the exam supervisor—if things go wrong, your advisor position won't be safe."
"Don't worry. Even if the sky falls, I'll still pull off these Chunin Exams!"
Ye Liang nodded without hesitation.
He patted the heavy, overstuffed pouch at his side.
The salary for being the Chūnin Exam supervisor had already been paid. Now asking whether he could handle it or not—wasn't that a bit too late?
Ye Liang gave a helpless look.
He gave Hiruzen a cheerful smile, but the latter's face had already soured.
Ever since the incident with Danzō, a rift had formed between Ye Liang and Hiruzen. After all, Danzō and the Third had once shared a close bromance, forged in battle and deep comradeship.
Everyone knew this.
Although Ye Liang hadn't done anything against Konoha, the fact that the Uchiha clan had pledged loyalty to him only deepened Hiruzen's unease.
"In that case," Hiruzen said gravely, locking eyes with Ye Liang, "you may proceed."
Frankly speaking, he trusted Ye Liang—but he also trusted Danzō.
Sighing, he muttered, "I really don't understand what Danzō is thinking. Why oppose such a mysterious and powerful ally?"
"If Ye Liang ever turns hostile toward Konoha, even the First Hokage himself might not be able to stop the damage."
Hiruzen's thoughts ran deep—no one weighed on his mind more than Ye Liang.
At the entrance.
Ye Liang had now arrived there.
"Well then, since I've taken Konoha's money, I guess I should do what needs doing."
Sure, Ye Liang wasn't big on morals. He feared death and could be a bit of a coward. But when push came to shove, he always got the job done.
"Hello there, Granny Chiyo!"
Ye Liang reached the gate to greet the visitors.
After all, Sunagakure's delegation had arrived.
"Hmph, hello."
Granny Chiyo responded briefly but didn't walk in directly. Instead, she lingered at the gate like a sulking woman refusing to move forward.
"What's going on? Did I offend you somehow?"
Ye Liang blinked in confusion.
Then he noticed another group waiting beside the Suna delegation.
Kumo ninja?
"What exactly is happening here?" Ye Liang pulled over a random onlooker munching on sunflower seeds.
Because the atmosphere on-site seemed rather tense!
"Oh come on, what else could it be? It's Granny Chiyo cutting in line!"
"Cutting in line?"
"Yeah."
Seeing it was Ye Liang asking, the passerby immediately began explaining.
"Originally, Granny Chiyo had already led her group past security, but when she saw the Kumo Village team approaching from behind, she actually turned back on purpose!"
"Turned back?"
"Yeah! Not only did she turn back, she deliberately cut in front of the Kumo Village team and refused to move forward."
"Those rough guys from Kumo Village? Do you really think they can handle them? They started fighting within two sentences!"
"Uh, this old lady really doesn't make things easy for anyone!"
Ye Liang was speechless, as he naturally knew why this happened today.
It's said that during tough times, Sunagakure Village was attacked by a Special Jonin from Kumo Village. Without their leader at home, they would've been completely wiped out!
So this was revenge!
Ye Liang understood roughly what was going on.
"Ah well, old folks and women are just hopeless to deal with! Especially when it's an old woman!"
Ye Liang stepped in between the two groups. "Hey, knock it off! Show me some respect!"
"Ye Liang? Who the hell do you think you are!"
The leader from Kumo Village threw a punch toward him!
He was a gym-obsessed brute who never reasoned with anyone—only lifting weights and smashing people.
"I'll f*** your grandfather!"
Ye Liang was stunned.
Then, he saw a pair of arms covered in crackling lightning rushing toward his face.
They say you shouldn't hit someone in the face, especially a good-looking guy's face. How could Ye Liang possibly tolerate this!
[Shinra Tensei!]
Roll!
Ye Liang instantly unleashed a major move.
His face was something only his parents touched—aside from them, only women were allowed! A musclehead?
How ridiculous!
A powerful blast directly sent the Raikage flying backward.
"You..."
Speechless, he even felt slightly like crying.
Never had the Raikage imagined he'd be knocked flying by such a short guy. In his stunned mind filled with dumb thoughts, there was nothing but muscles—just muscles.
He became terrified.
They say there's always someone better out there. For the first time, the Raikage developed fear towards another man—aside from his father!
Especially one who was short.
"Hmph, if I get another chance, I'll definitely destroy you!"
He stepped aside.
He became stubbornly aloof!
Without saying anything else, he let Granny Chiyo pass.
What the hell was he waiting for earlier!
Ye Liang glanced at him. This kind of meathead clearly lacked a few brain cells!
He struck a superior pose, hands clasped behind his back as the wind swept through his robes, cooling him off nicely.
Then,
"Granny, you shouldn't recklessly cut in line like that, right? What were you doing!"
"Just messing around! Who told them to attack our village previously! I'll cut their line!"
"Cutting in line is bad."
"I will anyway!"
Ye Liang was helpless.
Old ladies really could be impossible to reason with. He could only escort her down personally.
Consider it doing him a favor.
What followed afterward was simple.
Except for the conflict between Suna and Kumo, everything else went smoothly.
However, worth mentioning is that among today's ninja, Ye Liang actually recognized quite a few from his past life.
All famous people too!
Like Terumi Mei from Kirigakure, Kurotsuchi from Iwagakure, Tarui from Kumo Village, etc.!
These were all damn core figures from later battles. Even worse, there were two Kage-level experts.
Ye Liang was speechless again.
"I really don't know how Konoha's teams are gonna deal with those cheating clowns!"
He had a clear picture of what was going on in Konoha.
Besides his own Team 7, there's also...
Ye Liang flicked his fingers.
Asuma? Kurenai Yuhi? Hiashi Hyuga?
They all seemed like background extras anyway.
And that Konoha woman? She has long been a Jonin! What the hell is she doing participating in the Chunin Exams at all!
"Obito! Good luck out there!" Ye Liang cheered up his disciple.
The following day. Konoha's long-awaited Chunin Exams were finally about to begin!
Ye Liang had already prepared his elegant suit. As the chief examiner, he absolutely couldn't let his appearance bring shame to Konoha!
The moment he strode into the arena, he instantly drew the attention of a huge crowd of young girls!
"Folks and future legends! I am Ye Liang!"
"You damn well better be ready!"
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