Chapter 176
On the rooftop in the distance, a figure silently overlooking this scene has a smile on his face.
"The killing intent arises out of jealousy, and the desire to make the same kind experience the feeling of being alone, like the existence of loneliness, forms a logical thinking."
He commented in a low voice, and the lazy footsteps slowly approached. The smile on his face did not fade, but became more obvious.
"How was it? Did Naruto and Sasuke give you any trouble?"
"Compared to the trouble, these two children gave me more surprises. I should say that your help is indispensable. Will it be possible to let them take part in the Chunin Exam?......"
Kakashi frowned, revealing a rare trace of worry. If the weakness of a three-person team lies in the team members, then Sakura is definitely the weakest one.
Naruto himself is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and he has no shortage of physical strength and endurance. His degree of chakra control is many times stronger than that of ordinary jonin.
Sasuke has even opened his Sharingan, and after so many years of training, he has grown to the level of two magatama in both eyes. Whether it is fire escape, shuriken technique, and physical technique, his growth rate is even more amazing.
Only Sakura is a civilian ninja herself, without the guidance of a family or teacher behind her. Most of the time, she is also an insignificant member in the mission.
"What's wrong with that? Only when you recognize your own shortcomings can you better understand why you need to improve."
"Children will one day leave their parents' protection and grow up step by step. The current environment is much better than the Ninja World War, but it is inevitable that people will become lazy."
Hua Yue chuckled twice and looked at Kakashi who was in deep thought, implying something.
"Speaking of which, I recently heard some bad rumors in the Hidden Rain Village, saying that the head of the Hidden Rain Village, Hanzo, was killed and seized power. I don't know if it's true or not."
Kakashi was shocked and his face became unbelievable.
"Salamander Hanzo? The Salamander Hanzo who gave Orochimaru and others the title of Sannin and was called the demigod of ninja, how could this be possible?"
"Who knows? It's hard to tell whether the specific situation is true or not. It's better to be careful. I smell danger. Tell the Third Hokage......"
At this time, Kakashi clearly saw a hint of sarcasm at the corner of Uchiha Huayue's mouth.
"The mistake that was made due to my soft-heartedness has now come back. I hope that when sacrifice is needed, I can still fight for Konoha without hesitation."
At this moment, Kakashi didn't know what these words meant, but from Huayue's slightly emotional expression, this matter is likely to endanger the Third Hokage.
"I will convey it truthfully, and I will take my leave now."
Kakashi bowed his head. No matter when he faced her, he could never see what was hidden behind those eyes.
Half an hour later, at the meeting place of Team 7 in the past,
"Sorry, sorry, I met a black cat on the way, and an old friend I haven't seen for a long time, so......"
"Here it comes again! Mr. Kakashi's excuse for delaying is always the same. At least change it up!"
Sakura complained loudly. Naruto on the side laughed softly and stretched out his right hand to Kakashi.
""Teacher Kakashi, please don't waste our time any longer. We still have to do special training for the Chunin Exams. Please hand in the Chunin Exam registration forms quickly."
Kakashi shook his head helplessly, took out three registration forms, and placed them in front of the three people.
"I'll state in advance that only three people will be allowed to sign up for the Chunin Exam. After all, a ninja team consists of three people, and there may be deaths during the exam."
At this point, Sakura was slightly stunned, because the three people glanced at her, which made her less and less confident in herself.
"Sakura, especially you, think carefully before telling me your decision. If you don't make a half-hearted decision to face death, you may die in the examination room. Think about it before you answer me."
Kakashi's warning slightly changed Haruno Sakura's resolute mentality.
"No problem, no one can hurt my teammates, doesn't Kakashi believe in my strength?"
Faced with Naruto's chuckle, Kakashi shook his head solemnly.
"You are participating in the Chunin Exam. As a Chunin, you will have to lead a team independently one day and become the captain of a team, rather than being a useless ninja who relies on the protection of your teammates. You should think about it carefully."
After saying that, Kakashi disappeared in front of the three people. The atmosphere on the small bridge was solemn. Naruto said nothing, and Sasuke was silent.
"That, Sasuke-kun, Naruto......I..."
"Don't worry about us, just tell Kakashi what you think. I'm going to special training, so I'll leave first."
Seeing Naruto disappear and Sasuke alone, Sakura was about to muster up the courage to say that she would never hold them back.
But she heard Sasuke's cold tone and said
"Whether you participate or not, we will respect your decision. For me, the title of Chunin or Jonin is not important at all. All I want is strength, nothing more."
Before he finished speaking, Sasuke flashed away, leaving Sakura, who had finally mustered up the courage, hanging there.
After a long silence, Sakura stomped hard on the ground, full of complaints.
"Really, bastard! One or two of them are like this. It's not easy for a girl to muster up the courage. Oh, let's go home......."
At the same time, in the Hokage office building, in the calligraphy room of the Third Hokage
"‘The mistakes that were overlooked due to leniency are now back.......’So that's how it is!"
The pipe in his hand emitted wisps of smoke, covering the cloudy old eyes of the Third Hokage. Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded slightly, and the disciple he regarded as the inheritor of his will flashed through his mind.
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Orochimaru, more than a decade has passed, and you finally came back with hatred for Konoha and dissatisfaction with me.���After hunching over and signaling Kakashi to leave, he gently wiped the armor that he had not worn for a long time.
"It seems that you are the one who will accompany me for the last journey. But after I leave, who will be the Hokage?"
At this moment, looking at the telescope that has never been closed, Sarutobi Hiruzen picked up the crystal ball as if possessed by a ghost, and a tall figure with white hair came into view.
The skinny old hand trembled slightly, and a trace of excitement appeared in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes.
"You finally came back to your hometown, another disciple of mine......"
On the busy streets of Konoha, Naruto was thinking about what shortcomings he had yet to make up for. He only heard a crisp slap and subconsciously looked up ahead.
"Wait, my lady, yours is really turbulent, let me touch it, just consider it a sacrifice for art......"
Snapped!
""Get out of here, you lecherous old man, you pervert!"
The fashionable woman left angrily. Naruto looked over curiously from a distance, and the white-haired burly man who came into view sighed in a low voice.
"The women in this village still have such a bad temper......."
