Natsume noticed Terumi Mei's hesitation and could guess what she was thinking.
"Are you worried that Kirigakure Village is not performing well?"
If someone else had asked this question, Terumi Mei would have melted and sprayed it out.
Although it is true that the younger generation of Kirigakure Village is worse off, this is a family scandal and cannot be talked about outside.
But as for Natsume, there is no need to hide anything.
Terumi Mei felt that he might know Kirigakure Village better than she did.
After all, I have relied on him for development in the past few years.
There is no secret.
Terumi Mei sighed and said, "I do have this kind of worry."
"Let's do this. The second and third games will be held in the Kingdom of Water."
Natsume thought for a moment and said, "Your Kirigakure Village is familiar with the terrain and already has many advantages."
Terumi Mei's eyes lit up when she heard this.
Most of the ninjas in Kirigakure Village use water escape as their main skill.
If you are in a country of water, where the sea is everywhere, water escape will get a good bonus.
"In addition, holding such a large-scale chunin exam can also yield certain benefits."
Natsume added.
The most direct ones are accommodation and food.
All major ninja villages participating in the competition and the nobles watching had to pay.
Terumi Mei nodded.
But she didn't care about the money.
She values visibility more.
Kirigakure Village was almost cut off from other ninja villages due to the bloody rule.
The situation improved after Terumi Mei became the Mizukage.
However, some countries still do not trust it.
If a joint chuunin exam could be held, perhaps the image could be reversed.
"Thanks."
Terumi Mei said gratefully.
Under normal circumstances, as the Hokage, Natsume would not be able to care so much about Kirigakure Village.
He just did it for her sake.
I have to say that Terumi Mei was still very moved.
This guy is pretty good.
It would be best if you don't make her angry often.
"It's just a small thing."
Natsume smiled nonchalantly.
The so-called geographical advantage is not actually an advantage.
The only ones who can take on important responsibilities in Kirigakure Village are Chojuro and Kito Suigetsu.
The rest of the genin have reached the second level at most.
In fact, there is also Sand Hidden Village in the same situation.
The ones with some strength are Gaara, Temari and Kankuro.
At most, add a violet.
An original anime character.
It is the same positioning as Xiao Li.
But he has better talent.
He created his own Seven-day Calling Technique, the effect of which is quite similar to the Eight Gate Dunjia.
Konoha Village is slightly better.
After all, he has the backbone of the Twelve Xiaoqiang.
There are relatively many geniuses.
"You have a good chance of winning."
Terumi Mei glanced at him and said.
"I just don't really care."
Natsume told the truth, "The Chuunin Exam cannot determine anything. In the end, it all depends on the overall strength of the village."
Terumi Mei was stunned for a moment, nodded slowly, and said, "It is indeed."
Kirigakure Village is gradually getting stronger, and it is not in a hurry to show anything in a Chunin exam.
Although this problem is indeed a bit serious for the younger generation.
Terumi Mei took out a breath and asked: "When is it planned to be held?"
"Let's take a month."
Natsume thought for a while and said, "It should be enough to prepare."
"Um."
Terumi Mei responded and asked, "Where is the venue and exam content?"
"It's almost the same as before."
Natsume said his thoughts casually.
The first level is a written test and a theoretical test, which are held in Konoha Village.
The second level is the test of the Ninja Team.
In the original work, you compete for the scrolls of heaven and earth in the forest of death. After gathering two scrolls, reaching the designated location is considered as clearing the level.
Now, just plan a road from Konoha Village to Kirigakure Village, the rules remain unchanged.
The third level is personal competition. There is nothing much to say, so just carry on as usual.
"How about I leave the route planning for the second level to you?"
Natsume asked with a smile.
"Aren't you afraid that I'll cheat?"
Terumi Mei raised her eyebrows and asked.
"What's the point of cheating?"
Natsume shrugged and said, "And I believe you."
Terumi Mei immediately looked away after hearing this.
She looked at the documents on the desktop and said softly: "I'll give it to you in a few days."
This is undoubtedly a promise.
But she had no reason to refuse.
Although I won't cheat, it can be done with a little care of Kirigakure Village.
For example, find a familiar route.
"Any thing else?"
Seeing that he didn't leave or speak, Terumi Mei asked doubtfully.
"There is indeed one more thing."
Natsume jumped off Mizukage's desk, walked to the door, locked it, and then casually set up a soundproof barrier.
"You...can't be here!"
Terumi Mei realized what he wanted to do, her face turned red and she said.
"Of course you have to discuss things with Mizukage-sama in the office."
Natsume stretched out his hand, grabbed her collar, and said softly, "Let's talk about the issue of hundreds of millions."
The sound of fighting sounded.
It didn't stop until dusk.
a new day.
Natsume handed over the affairs of the Chuunin Exams to Kurenai Yuhi.
With the ANBU running around, almost most of the ninja world already knew about it.
Not long after, he received news of rejection from Yanyin Village and Yunyin Village.
In the original work, they did not participate in the two joint chunin exams.
Nowadays, it is normal to refuse.
In fact, Iwagakure Village, like Kirigakure Village, has no successors.
Only Deidara and Kurotsuchi could see through it.
But the former ran away and went to the Akatsuki organization.
In the end, Heitu took the lead.
Facts have proved that it doesn't really work.
We still need Ohnoki's support.
This is the case in "Boruto".
He is the Tsuchikage with the longest reign and the most miserable Tsuchikage.
On the other hand, Yunyin Village has many outstanding juniors.
But if you don’t deal with the Leaf Village very well, you won’t participate.
On the third day, Natsume received news of Akatsuki's organization meeting.
Dark cave.
Through the magic of the lantern body, his vision appears.
Natsume looked around, and except for Tendou Pain, there were all figures in blurry colors.
Including Xiaonan.
At this time, she followed Ena Uzumaki to the Land of Fire for personal protection.
"Konoha Village plans to hold the Joint Chuunin Examination next month."
Xiaonan said, "There should be many ninja villages participating by then."
"What does this have to do with us?"
Deidara yawned and said, "I have no interest in those genin."
"Maybe there will be jinchūriki."
Xiaonan said calmly.
She was just guessing, so she wasn't sure.
"Why bother?"
Jue smiled and said, "I know the location of most of the Jinchuuriki, so I can just go to them and capture them."
"The location of Erwei is currently unknown."
Konan shook his head and said, "Even if we get the other tailed beasts, we won't be able to carry out our plans for the time being."
"What should we do? Just wait?"
Deidara suddenly interrupted and asked.
"of course not."
Konan thought about it and replied, "Ame Hidden Village will participate in the Chunin Exam. I will ask them to confirm whether there are jinchūriki among them. If so, we will take this opportunity to capture them."
Natsume couldn't help but be startled when he heard this.
This operation is the same as in the original work.
But it was during the second joint chuunin exam.
Amegakure Village sent Hyuga and other genin, and finally realized the identity of Takigakure Fu's jinchuriki.
"This joint chuunin exam will attract the attention of half of the ninja world. Konoha Village, Sunagakure Village and Kirigakure Village have all confirmed to participate."
Xiao Nan continued, "Iwagakure Village and Cloud Hidden Village don't have them, so I called you to take advantage of the opportunity to capture the Four-Tails, Five-Tails and Eight-Tails."
I see.
Natsume was still thinking before that if it was just referring to Hyoka and others looking for the jinchūriki, there was no reason to let them come.
After all, it hasn't started yet, and I don't know if there are jinchūriki.
If not, wouldn’t it be a wasted trip?
"The fourth-tailed jinchuriki Lao Zi has defected and is not in Iwagakure, but White Zetsu has confirmed his location."
Konan began to give orders and said, "Let Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Inarikaki handle it."
Lao Zi is good at melt escape.
Kisame's Water Release is his nemesis.
Coupled with Uchiha Itachi's Mangekyō Sharingan, it's almost at your fingertips.
"The five-tailed jinchuriki, give it to Scorpion and Deidara."
Xiao Nan glanced at Deidara and said, "Iwagakure Village is surrounded by rocky mountains and has strong defenses. Under normal circumstances, it is difficult to enter. But Deidara, you are different. You can come and go at will."
Deidara is the apprentice of Tsuchikage Onoki.
And he was not declared a traitor.
Onoki and Kurotsuchi actually didn't know that he had joined the Akatsuki organization.
"no problem!"
Deidara chuckled, not hesitating because it was Iwagakure.
It's not that he doesn't miss the old relationship, but someone has to go anyway, so it's better for him to go.
The loss may be smaller.
It can be regarded as the last step to help Yanyin Village.
If that old man is sensible.
"Rabbi the Eight-Tailed Jinchuuriki."
Konan looked at Natsume and said, "Takashi and Kakuzu."
The Eight-Tails is the most powerful tailed beast besides the Nine-Tails.
Jinchuriki Rabbi is not weak either.
Combining the two into one, very few people can win.
Moreover, there are four generations of Raikage in Hidden Cloud Village.
After comprehensive consideration, Xiaonan felt that Natsume was the most suitable.
He possesses Wood Release and his strength is unfathomable.
Coupled with Kakuzu, there should be no problem in capturing Kirabi.
Natsume nodded casually.
As Takashi, there is no reason to refuse.
But should I catch him?
He thought for a moment and planned to arrest Xiaonan as instructed.
Anyway, Cloud Hidden Village is the enemy.
If Konoha Village wants to unify the ninja world, it cannot avoid them.
And given the personalities of the Fourth Raikage and Kirabi, they definitely would not surrender.
They are not two Yuki people, and Natsume is not interested in spending more time.
Besides, without Erwei, the Akatsuki organization's plan will not be carried out for the time being.
The jinchūriki will probably save their lives.
But it doesn't matter if you die.
The rally is over.
Natsume returned to Konoha Village.
The arrest was to be carried out during the Joint Chunin Examination.
Therefore, it is still very early, so there is no need to rush.
After the most critical third level of competition begins, it is not too late to go to Yunyin Village.
Sunday.
The clan meeting of the Hyuga clan.
The specific time is nine o'clock in the morning.
Natsume arrived early after eating breakfast.
In the meeting hall, there were only four people, Hyuga Hizashi, Hyuga Hizashi, Hyuga Hinata and Hyuga Neji.
Although Hinata Hanabi does not go to school, she is young and will not participate for the time being.
As for Hinata Rinka, Hinata and Hinata have always been the main ones and did not join in the fun.
"Hokage-sama."
Hinata Hizashi reported, "All the clansmen in the separated families have changed their caged birds. They are very supportive of today's events. Only Hiroshi Hyuga is kept in the dark and does not know the situation."
"Then there's basically no big problem."
Natsume said with a smile, "The only thing you need to be careful about is that Hiroshi Hinata will fight back and may hurt others."
"He is old and his strength is not as good as before. He will not make any waves."
Hinata Hinashi smiled and said, "And with the Hokage here, he has no chance at all."
"I just took a look today."
Natsume said casually, "Although I am Hokage, this is a family matter within the Hyuga clan after all."
Hinata Hizu's heart tightened when he heard this.
The Hyuga clan was indeed like this before.
Even the Hokage can't interfere.
"Where are you talking, Hokage-sama?"
Hinata Hiashi said quickly, "Even if it's a family matter, you are Hanabi's brother, so you are naturally qualified."
Natsume raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "I don't mean anything else."
No matter what the Hyuga clan did, he actually didn't take it seriously.
If it weren't for Hinata Hinata and Hinata Hanabi, he wouldn't bother to care.
If you don't obey, just give physical persuasion and the problem will be over.
How can it be as gentle as now?
Hinata Hizu didn't know what to say when he heard the words, so he could only remain silent.
"Natsume-nii."
Hinata Hinata spoke in time to break the silence. She asked, "Are you watching here?"
"no."
Natsume rubbed her head and said, "If Hiroshi Hinata sees me, he will naturally restrain himself, which would be meaningless."
His reputation is now at its peak.
Hinata Hinata rejects Hinata Hanabi and becomes a caged bird.
In fact, the best way is for Hinata Hiroshi to find Natsume.
But he didn't.
It shows that he is not too stupid.
He knew that if he touched Natsume's brow, he would definitely die miserably.
All we can do is stay in the nest.
Hinata nodded.
In fact, she had this in mind when she asked this question.
I have to say that the books Natsume read to her were indeed effective.
She now has her own opinions on many things.
"I'll leave first."
Seeing that it was almost time, Natsume disappeared where he was.
Hinata and Hizu glanced around a few times, but found no trace of him.
In this regard, one can only marvel at his strength.
Above several people's heads, Natsume reappeared.
He casually set up a barrier.
This place is located deep within the Hyuga clan. Under normal circumstances, no one would scan around with their Byakugan open.
But just in case.
After all, Natsume has other things to do.
For example, petting a cat.
He called out.
The black cat's muscular figure appears.
She walked on the roof, as if there was no sound.
After seeing Natsume, she licked her mouth and sat in his arms.
Not far away, people were approaching.
The black cat was frightened and its body trembled slightly.
"Don't be afraid, they can't see you."
Natsume touched her head and said with a smile.
Black Cat felt relieved.
"But don't make any noise."
Natsume paused and then said, "If you are too loud, I won't be able to hear what my lovely apprentice is saying."
The black cat was slightly startled.
This is a bit difficult.
Thinking of this, she took a deep breath, gritted her teeth, and didn't make any sound.