I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

"It's best to avoid holding these troublesome joint events once internal stability has been completely resolved."

Upon understanding the situation, Koharu Tsurugi immediately offered her advice.

Now, all she wants is to take advantage of Uchiha Ara's absence outside the country's borders and completely erase him.

Otherwise, he would be uneasy.

Even as an advisor, she was well aware of the negative reputation and trouble that would result from rashly rejecting Sunagakure's proposal.

But what's even more worrying are those evil eyes!!

"Things are not as simple as you think."

Hiruzen Sarutobi certainly wanted to heed his old friend's advice, but...

"The Kazekage of Sunagakure also distributed similar letters to other ninja villages, as well as to important daimyo and ninja leaders in various countries."

"The timeframe is tentatively set for three months from now."

"That means that even if Konoha is unwilling to jointly host the Chunin Exams with Sunagakure, they will still proceed independently according to their established plan."

"Of course, if we want to participate again then, we will inevitably be reduced from being a co-organizer to merely echoing past participants."

"I think you should be more aware of this change in status and the subsequent attitude of Sunagakure."

"After all, we are still allies. Three years ago, when Kirigakure and Konoha went to war, the other side also adhered to the treaty between allies and did not send reinforcements to the western border."

"We need to continue to maintain this superficial alliance."

"As for the consequences of not participating in this Chunin Exam, it will only make the daimyo and ninja leaders of various countries think that Konoha has declined and is afraid of a one-sided situation in the exam, so they choose to avoid the battle."

Hiruzen Sarutobi calmly and slowly began to narrate.

From a strategic and moral standpoint, Konoha had no choice but to agree, and specifically, to jointly organize the assessment for intermediate-level personnel.

"fear?"

"Ha, haven't those guys heard of the reputation that Uchiha Ara has built up over the years?"

"I remember that kid was only fifteen, right? And because he hadn't participated in the Chunin Exams yet, his ninja rank was only Genin."

"Young ninjas of his generation who want to climb over him to gain power and fame are simply asking for humiliation..."

Koharu Tsurugi, sitting upright on the sofa, spoke eloquently, her words filled with disdain and mockery. Only after her words had almost completely swept over the issue did she notice the strange gaze fixed upon her.

Only then did he realize that the person he had so readily relied on and admired was:

It was Uchiha Ara!

This sudden realization left him speechless, and a strange, complex emotion welled up inside him.

That guy was someone she had tried every possible way to eliminate!

"I think the Sand Village is naturally aware of our conflict with the Uchiha clan, which is why they so readily extended the invitation to jointly host the Chunin Exams."

Noticing that his old friend was not in a good mood, Mitokado Enoki coughed lightly and then changed the subject.

"Moreover, what we really need to consider is why Sunagakure would suddenly launch such a promotion exam at this time."

"Those guys have been keeping a low profile all these years, and they didn't even care about the Akatsuki's appearance. What exactly do they want to gain from this initiative?"

After adjusting his glasses slightly, he added in a deep voice.

This question didn't create a long silence. Shimura Danzo, who was near the door, turned around and slowly said in a low voice:

There are roughly three reasons for this.

These words immediately attracted the attention of the two advisors, and even the Third Hokage, who was sitting in the main seat, picked up the pipe placed to the side and started smoking, his meaning clear: he was all ears.

Seeing this, Danzo did not hesitate and immediately listed them:

"The first point is to test the waters."

"To probe the current reserves of other forces, including Konoha."

"This is easy to understand. Both Sunagakure and we make such probes every few years."

"The purpose is to understand and collect information on the quality of the younger generation of various major ninja villages and forces, so as to identify the people and ninjutsu that need to be watched out for in the event of a future war."

"Especially in the current turbulent environment, apart from Sunagakure, the other four forces have all experienced a certain reduction in strength in recent years, so it is especially important to understand the strength of the opponent's successors."

"Moreover, faced with such a test, unless it is a closed force like the Land of Water or the Land of Rain, all participating parties will bring out their strongest forces to prepare for the battle."

"After all, the presence of so many daimyo and ninja leaders is an important opportunity for a ninja village to demonstrate its strength and win more potential cooperation in the future!"

Perhaps it's because he's bothered by the fact that his former glory was overshadowed by his old rival.

When he spoke up to explain, Shimura Danzo changed his usual aloof and taciturn demeanor, listing his reasons in great detail, and even his words carried a more peaceful tone.

Without pausing at all, he continued:

"The second point is also a test."

"However, this is a test of our relationship with Iwagakure."

"Lately, you've been getting a bit too close to that old man, Onoki, haven't you?"

"Although it was intended to target the cooperation between Akatsuki, it was enough to make Rasa uneasy. That's why he wanted to use this joint operation to test whether there was a deeper relationship between us and Iwagakure."

At this point, Shimura Danzo paused intentionally or unintentionally, his gaze falling on the white-haired old man who was still smoking, as if trying to discern something.

Unfortunately, the other party still did not show any extra attitude, but simply remained quiet and listened.

This situation was somewhat disappointing for the ambitious man.

"And what's the last point?"

Just then, Koharu, unable to contain her excitement, asked a question.

"The last bit?"

"In the end, we'll need to be extra vigilant."

"Although that guy from Sunagakure has shown extreme restraint in recent years, he has never been one to be content with the status quo."

"The purpose of biding our time is singular: to unleash a thunderous attack in an instant and seize even greater benefits!"

"For example, the fertile land that Sunagakure has always coveted."

At this point, Danzo Shimura's voice suddenly became subdued and sinister.

"You mean they want to use this Chunin Exams to attack Konoha!"

"Has Root already gathered any intelligence?"

Upon hearing this speculation, Koharu Utatane's voice suddenly became high-pitched, and her heart leaped into her throat!

They had never heard this old man mention such secrets or information before!

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was leisurely puffing on his pipe, suddenly stopped.

However, this brief period of sluggishness was quickly masked by it.

"No, it's just my guess."

In response to such a heated question, Danzo Shimura gave a rather calm reply.

"And you?"

Such an answer was such a sudden turn of events that Koharu Utatane was having a hard time accepting it.

But there's no need for him to ask further questions.

The old man, who had started such a shocking topic, continued speaking on his own:

What are the prerequisites for starting a war?

"It's thanks to the daimyo's support."

"The overall situation in Sunagakure is very bad right now. The expenses allocated by the Daimyo's government have been decreasing year by year. In addition, there are their unnecessary expenses to resist natural disasters. Without any external forces to rely on, even if they want to start a war, they have to carefully consider the cost and consequences of doing so."

"So before that, Sunagakure must stop this trend of being neglected year by year. The Chunin Exams are what those guys need to do to regroup the village, regain its importance, and attract more outside employers."

"Of course, they have also made preparations for this competition."

"You must have heard of the term 'Sunagakure's weapons' over the years, right?"

The mention of that young junior moved all who heard it.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was the Hokage, was no exception!

It's said that guy has already completed a B-level mission on his own.

Keep in mind that this is a mission level assessed by Sunagakure, not some ordinary mission. And most importantly, he seems to be even younger than Uchiha Ara!

They are the younger generation who are in the same period as the graduating sixth graders.

“That’s right, that weapon belongs to the youngest son of the Fourth Kazekage.”

"Gaara of the Sandfall!"

Chapter 327 You will definitely regret this, Hiruzen!

Gaara of the Sand Waterfall.

They had naturally heard of this name.

That being, whom the Sand Village ninjas called a monster, held a position in Konoha roughly equivalent to that of the Nine-Tailed Fox, Naruto Uzumaki.

However, unlike the latter, that guy was already able to carry out missions on his own.

Moreover, it's a B-rank mission where you'll encounter enemy ninjas and clash with them!

What a terrible record this is?

More importantly,

The opponent is even younger than Uchiha Ara. Such a person is bound to stand out in the Chunin Exams and has a promising future!

"Oh, right."

"That little guy has another name in Sunagakure."

"It is said that this title was given to him by the lucky ones who witnessed his power and survived."

"It's called: Absolute Defense of Sand."