Not long after, the class reunion concluded perfectly.
Asuma finalized the strategy during the gathering.
In the Chunin Exams three days later, everyone would work together against the ninja from other villages to uphold the prestige of Konoha.
"Where's Kurenai?"
At this moment, seeing no sign of Kurenai Yuhi, Asuma was a bit anxious.
"I think she left early," Kaito smiled and said to Asuma.
"Is that so? Thanks for reminding me, Kaito."
Asuma thanked Kaito.
"We'll be counting on you for this Chunin Exam too."
As a genius on par with Kakashi, Asuma certainly wouldn't underestimate Kaito; appropriate flattery was necessary.
"Okay."
Kaito nodded. Going on a killing spree in the Chunin Exams was exactly his goal.
Subsequently, Kaito glanced at the restroom stall before leaving with Uchiha Yo and Uchiha Tekka.
The crowd dispersed, and the third floor became quiet.
Only when it was completely silent did Kurenai Yuhi slowly walk out of the restroom, then lowered her head and left quickly...
...
Early the next morning.
Konoha welcomed a batch of unusual guests.
Ninja squads wearing headbands of other villages entered Konoha and were allowed to pass after registration.
"Chunin Exams... are coming..."
Many Konoha ninja looked up at the sky where a ninja hawk screeched across.
That was the summoning order.
Konoha ninja with the titles of Special Jonin and Jonin would be summoned to the conference room in the Hokage Building to discuss the specific arrangements for the Chunin Exams.
In the following three days, participating teams from various countries arrived one after another.
The Ninja Academy began a short break, and the campus was vacated to serve as the venue for the first exam.
Kaito sat cross-legged at the entrance of Konoha, staring at the coming and going crowds.
For three days, he took in all the participating teams from other villages.
Know yourself and know your enemy, and you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.
When a stunning figure caught his eye, Kaito knew the main point had arrived.
First was that pair of long, fair legs that dazzled the eyes.
Wearing a sleeveless, backless tight outfit, possessing an impressive bust and a devilish figure, the Sunagakure older sister was none other than the "Hero of the Sand," Scorch Release user Pakura.
Similar in age to Minato Namikaze, her experiences were also similar.
The difference was... Pakura came from truly humble beginnings, relying entirely on her own struggles, without a powerful master like the Sannin to guide her.
As the Jonin leader of Sunagakure, leading a group of Genin to Konoha for the assessment, she was burdened with important intelligence gathering tasks.
The Chunin Exam is a chessboard, and the candidates are chess pieces.
This assessment would determine the future direction of the ninja world.
By competing with the national strength of various countries, future strategic arrangements would be made.
Sensing the observing gaze, Pakura turned her head abruptly. With a look of arrogance, she met Kaito's eyes directly.
Eyes meeting, a slight smile appeared on the corner of Kaito's mouth, showing no sign of stage fright.
"Interesting."
Pakura raised her eyebrows, her gaze scanning Kaito's clothes.
Uchiha...
An Uchiha setting up a street stall.
Truly rare.
"Want to buy soldier pills? You can use them in the Chunin Exam."
What Kaito displayed were the large amount of soldier pills gifted by Yakushi Nono.
Getting things for free and selling them to subsidize the household expenses was quite nice.
With the improvement of his strength, soldier pills had no effect on Kaito's growth.
This was why Kakashi, who had low chakra reserves in the original work, didn't eat soldier pills.
For strong ninja, soldier pills had limits.
It was time to say goodbye to the old friend who had accompanied him for several years.
"Not buying." Pakura said faintly, then led her subordinates to continue leaving.
Kaito sized up the team: "The wind and sand erode the Great Sand Sea of the Land of Wind; most people cover their faces with veils and wrap themselves up tightly."
Long legs... oh, the big sister Pakura, however, displayed her proud figure so freely, her skin so fair and smooth as milk.
"Probably, the mystery of the 'Scorch Release: Kekkei Genkai'... If there's a chance in the future, I must research it properly."
Kekkei Genkai is essentially the ability to modify human DNA.
Pakura possessing Scorch Release, windproof, sandproof, sunproof... seemed to make sense.
Kaito decided that if there was a chance in the future, he must research Pakura's... Kekkei Genkai.
"Also, that guy covering half his face, is that the future Jonin instructor of Gaara... 'Baki'?"
After the Sunagakure squad left.
Another team of famous figures came into view.
Flowing dark red hair, a short stature of only a little over 1.4 meters, the big sister from Kirigakure.
"Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist... wielder of 'Kiba', the genius girl Ameyuri Ringo."
In this era, Ameyuri Ringo hadn't died of illness yet.
"But it should be soon. If not this year, then next year."
Kaito stared at Ameyuri Ringo's revealing teeth.
Two rows of sharp teeth like a shark confirmed the purity of Ameyuri Ringo's orthodox Land of Water lineage.
"The teeth are characteristic; I can try that later too."
The team she led...
"Brownish-red hair and a charming face... Terumi Mei."
"That white-haired one... should be from the Kaguya clan."
"That androgynous one... probably from the Yuki clan."