The next day,
"Sasuke, when you go back, remember you've never seen us before."
Uchiha Fugaku said to Sasuke Uchiha with a serious expression.
"I know, but..."
At this point, Sasuke glanced at Kakashi, who was leaning against a tree trunk, reading paradise kiss.
Uchiha Fugaku seemed to understand something and immediately explained:
"Kakashi, you don't have to worry. It was I who asked him to be your teacher."
Upon hearing Uchiha Fugaku say this, Sasuke immediately felt relieved.
As for Naruto, there was even less to worry about. Looking at it this way, only one person in the entire team was worth worrying about.
Everyone present turned their gaze to Sakura, who, even after a day, was still very confused.
Noticing everyone staring at her, Sakura couldn't help but shrink her neck. Seeing this, Zhong Chen deliberately raised his right hand and made a chilling throat-slitting gesture:
"How about we just..."
"Um... I think Sakura probably won't tell anyone..."
Naruto, seeing Zhong Chen's action, swallowed and stepped forward to speak up for Sakura.
Although he didn't like Sakura, she was still a teammate. He couldn't just watch a teammate get killed.
"I... I won't tell anyone! No, I don't know anything!"
Sakura, standing nearby, was also frightened by Zhong Chen's action and quickly vowed loudly.
"Lord Chen, please don't scare her."
Kakashi put down paradise kiss and said with a helpless expression.
"Hahaha, I was just joking with her."
Zhong Chen couldn't help but burst into laughter. From the beginning, he didn't care if Sakura would leak anything.
Anyway, he had already decided to send troops to conquer the entire Shinobi World, so secrecy was no longer important.
"Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, let's go back."
"Yes, Kakashi Sensei!"
"Well then, goodbye!"
With that, Kakashi, with the three little ones, bowed slightly with serious expressions, then turned and left.
"Lord Chen, have you made up your mind to conquer the entire Shinobi World this time?"
Uchiha Fugaku asked with a serious yet respectful expression.
"Hmm, almost. Mainly..."
Before Zhong Chen could finish, Kurotome had already answered Uchiha Fugaku for him.
"Mainly, Lord Chen doesn't want to play anymore."
"Is... is that so?"
Uchiha Fugaku couldn't help but wipe away non-existent cold sweat from his forehead.
Is this the absolute confidence that comes with absolute power? In Zhong Chen's eyes, all the other ninja villages in the entire Shinobi World seemed like ants.
He felt like he could crush them casually.
"Alright, let's go back too. Oh, by the way, I heard the Chunin Exams are coming up soon in Konoha, right?"
"Then let this exam be the opening ceremony of the Fourth Shinobi World War!!!"
"Jie jie jie jie jie!!!"
"Wow! Lord Chen's laugh is so evil!"
Kurotome looked at Zhong Chen, who had a villainous smile, and couldn't help but complain.
Kimimaro and the others beside her also nodded in agreement... Hokage Office
"I'm not rushing you for anything else. Seeing the people gathered, you should understand, right?"
Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen sat in his seat with a serious expression, looking at the many Jonin standing below.
"It's already that time."
"It's already been reported to other countries, right? After all, we see it in the village from time to time."
Sarutobi Asuma said seriously, a cigarette dangling from his mouth.
"So, when is it?"
"One week later."
Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at Kurenai Yuhi, who had spoken, exhaled a puff of smoke, and gave the answer directly.
"That's quite urgent then."
"Yes, this time not only Sunagakure will send people to participate, but even Rainbow Ninja Village will send people to participate."
Upon hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen mention Rainbow Ninja Village, the many Jonin present were immediately startled and began to discuss amongst themselves.
"Rainbow Ninja Village? They're actually sending people to participate in the joint Chunin Exams?"
"Don't they never have much interaction with other ninja villages?"
"What is their purpose in sending people this time, Hokage-sama? We must be on guard."
"Yes, Hokage-sama!"
Listening to the Jonin's discussions below, Sarutobi Hiruzen was actually quite worried in his heart.
One must know that ever since Orochimaru defected, Jiraiya had left the village, and Tsunade had left the village even earlier.
Namikaze Minato was... Furthermore, the identity of the person who contacted Naruto had not yet been thoroughly investigated.
"Alright, I will send the Anbu to keep an eye on the people from Rainbow Ninja Village. This time, the Kazekage and the Rainbow Shadow will both come personally, so we must do a good job of receiving them."
"So, I officially announce that the Chunin Selection Exam will officially begin seven days from today, on July 1st!"
"Yes!!!"
"So, this time, you few will come with me to participate in the Chunin Exams."
Zhong Chen sat in a chair, looking at Kimimaro, Karin, and Nisi with a smiling expression.
"Chen Gege, why do I have to participate in the exam too?"
Nisi's big, watery eyes stared, her chubby face full of confusion.
She was just here to play, so why did she suddenly have to take some exam?
P.S.: Nisi, Sakazuki's younger sister. Old readers should know about this person.
"Isn't it because there are no suitable candidates? Just treat it as going to join the fun."
Upon hearing Zhong Chen's words, Nisi nodded her small head obediently.
"Oh."
"Kimimaro, Karin, you two must take good care of her, or if her brother comes looking for her, I won't be responsible."
"Her brother?"
Karin looked at Zhong Chen with a puzzled expression and asked.
"Her brother is named Sakazuki. He is currently the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Mobile Forces, and a doting brother. Hashirama Senju could be crushed by his brother with one hand. Jie jie jie jie jie."
"Huh? Lord Chen, you're not joking with me, are you?"
Karin had already started trembling when she heard "commander-in-chief of the Imperial Mobile Forces."
And he's a doting brother? Is it still too late for me to not be a ninja now?
At this moment, Zhong Chen, who was gloating, suddenly looked at Karin with a serious expression.
"Karin, I believe in you. You can do it! Ganbatte (Go for it)!"
"Lord Chen, please don't trust me so much!"
"Kimimaro, why don't you say something too?"
"This is Lord Chen's order..."
"Damn it, you deadpan face, you're no help at all!!!"
"Karin Onee-chan, do you dislike Nisi?"
Karin looked at Nisi, who was tilting her small head, blinking her big, watery eyes, and looking at her with a wronged expression.
She suddenly felt like a criminal. How could I reject such a cute little one?
I really am... No, wait? Shouldn't I be the one feeling wronged? But the words that finally came out were:
"How could I? Onee-chan likes Nisi the most. Don't worry, Onee-chan will protect you!"
"Mhm, Karin Onee-chan is the best!"
"Hehe... hehehe..."