No matter how grand the banquet is, it will eventually come to an end. With the completion of the cross-sea bridge, the mission of the Country of Waves has also come to an end.
The Country of Waves, at the cross-sea bridge.
A group of people from the Land of Waves, represented by Tatsuna, came to see off the ninjas of Konoha.
"We will never forget your kindness!" Those people said from the bottom of their hearts.
Naruto's arrival not only built a cross-sea bridge for them, but also brought many new changes to the country during his short 'ruling career', making their lives better.
"Naruto Bridge!" Kakashi looked at the stone tablet erected on the bridge and marveled.
The name of this bridge is consistent with the original work. It is still named "Naruto Bridge".
Yuhi Hong also sighed: "This can be regarded as leaving a name in the history books, even though it is only a small country."
In the history of the Land of Waves, Naruto's achievements are certainly worthy of special mention. But when it comes to the entire ninja world, it is a bit underwhelming.
"Naruto is really awesome." Ya from Class 8 sighed: "I always feel that after graduating from Ninja School, the gap between me and him is getting bigger and bigger."
"I just took advantage of the fact that the enemy has not seen my methods." Naruto said.
"There are many masters in the ninja world. Their strength cannot be underestimated." Kakashi also said.
"When you go back this time, you should be able to see the strength of other ninjas of the same generation."
When Naruto heard Kakashi's words, dozens of thoughts suddenly came to his mind: "So, the Chuunin Exams are about to begin."
Sakura raised the question at the right time: "Other ninjas, Kakashi-sensei, what does this mean?"
Kurenai Yuhi also asked: "Is the Chuunin exam about to start already?"
Kakashi nodded: "I have got the exact news when I go back this time. This time the Chunin Exam is held by Konoha. The participating Ninja Villages are Sunagakure Village, Amegakure Village, Kusanagi Ninja Village, and Taki Ninja Village.
, Sound Ninja Village, etc.”
Yuhi Hong heard a new name: "Sound Ninja Village? Why haven't I heard of it?"
"It seems to be a small ninja village that was established not long ago. I don't know much about it either."
Haruno Sakura became more and more confused as she listened: "Kakashi-sensei, what is the Chunin Exam you are talking about?"
Kurenai Yuhi explained: "This is the exam for genin to be promoted to chunin. It is held twice a year. Generally speaking, it is an important occasion for big countries to observe their national strength."
"Your performance is enough to take part in this exam. In the exam, you will meet ninjas from other countries and fight against them."
When Ya heard this, his blood suddenly boiled: "It sounds pretty good. I really hope to see the strength of ninjas from other countries as soon as possible!"
"In this kind of competition, there must be many strong enemies." Shino pushed up his sunglasses: "Don't underestimate your opponents, Ya."
"I'm not worried! At worst, I'll just follow big brother (Naruto)." Ya's tone was very relaxed: "In the entire ninja world, there are no ninjas of the same generation who are stronger than big brother!"
Hearing Ya's words, Naruto immediately smiled and shook his head: "Since it is a competition, there must be first and second. When the time comes, we may have a chance to compete."
"If you don't work hard, I'm afraid you won't even be qualified to stand in front of me."
The speaker has no intention, the listener has intention.
Sasuke immediately said: "I will definitely fight you again! I will prove myself with my strength!"
Naruto tilted his head: "I welcome your challenge. As long as you ask, I will accompany you at any time."
Kakashi looked at these confident young people and smiled in his heart: "Kai, that guy will definitely be surprised this time."
The atmosphere among the group was extremely intense. Only Bai, who had his hands tied behind his back, had an indifferent expression and was unwilling to say a word.
The sun sets and the moon rises, the sun rises and the moon sets. This lasted for four or five days, and the group finally returned to Konoha.
It is still the familiar white wall, and the gatekeeper is still the same old face - Shiranui Genma.
"Everyone, welcome back!" Shiranui Genma greeted with a smile.
He looked past Kakashi, past Yuhi Kurenai, and came to Naruto.
"This is the genin who defeated Zabuza. His face is really young." Shiranui Genma looked at Naruto, and a string in his mind suddenly touched.
Like, so similar.
Immediately, Shiranui Genma shook his head and drove out the thoughts in his heart.
I'm really dizzy, how could something like that be possible! He laughed at himself in his heart.
However, the Yondaime-sama's wife seems to be pregnant. If there had not been the Nine-Tails Rebellion, the Yondaime's child would have been as old as Naruto.
From the beginning to the end, Shiranui Genma never dared to think about the possibility that Naruto was the Yondaime's child.
He used to be the guard of the Fourth Hokage, and was one of the few people in Konoha who knew that the Fourth Lady was pregnant. But he didn't know that the day the Nine-Tails Rebellion broke out happened to be the day that the Fourth Lady Kushina gave birth.
In other words, it was precisely because of Kushina's delivery that the Nine-Tails Rebellion broke out.
The saying that has been circulating in the village is that Naruto is the 'son of the demon fox'. I have been used to hearing this kind of words in the village for many years, and unknowingly it put a 'thought stamp' on Shiranui Genma's mind.
Naruto smiled and touched his head: "Ah, I defeated him before he noticed me!"
"How about it, I'm very strong!"
Shiranui Genma nodded: "Yes, yes. Then you have to work harder in the future, Naruto."
Although Kakashi reported that Naruto defeated Zabuza, in most people's eyes, Naruto just took advantage and succeeded in the sneak attack while the hostile jounin was not paying attention.
Zabuza was already very embarrassed by being defeated by a genin, and of course he would not take the initiative to clarify the truth of the matter.
This is the inertia of thinking at work.
It is difficult for people who have not personally experienced combat to understand how difficult it is to execute the statement in the report, "A teleportation technique flashed behind the enemy, kicked it, and defeated the opponent" in reality.
Danzo understands.
At the root of Konoha, Danzo was furious.
"This guy Hiruzen is getting more and more confused as he gets older! Kakashi is also the same, he actually left the jinchuriki behind and returned to Konoha without any regard for the interests of the village!"
Danzo breathed sweet words and cursed dozens of people's names in this dark place. Anyone who had anything to do with the position of Hokage was cursed.
"Damn it! I can never allow this situation to continue!" Danzo thought in his heart: "I must ascend to the position of Hokage!"
"Konoha Village can only become better if I protect it!"
Konoha, at the gate.
Shortly after Naruto and others returned, a group of ninjas from foreign countries also arrived in Konoha.
"Is this Konoha? The environment is indeed better than ours." A man wearing a black jumpsuit with purple patterns on his face said.
"Kankuro, don't be anxious. Let's teach Konoha a lesson." Behind him, a middle-aged man's steady voice replied.