I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

"Only in this way can we fight side by side again someday in the future."

"This is my order."

After saying that, Hanzo the Salamander resolutely walked towards the exit of the pavilion.

The trick of 'smuggling' won't work after it's been used once, so this time, he will use himself as bait to attract the attention of the Akatsuki organization.

However, this was by no means a tragic and heroic act of dying.

Rather, it is about living towards death!

Because that person promised him!

【dawn.】

Let me witness firsthand your growth.

He stepped out of the pavilion, bathed in the dim light of the Rain Kingdom, and then disappeared from the spot.

Behind him came a muffled and indignant echo:

"Yes, sir!"

.........

Nagato sensed the news that Hanzo the Salamander had left the base immediately.

Because after the large-scale withdrawal of ninjas from Amegakure, Akatsuki's territory expanded to its unprecedented peak overnight, and Pain's [Rain Tiger Free Technique] completely covered the entire Land of Rain at this moment.

As for that decaying old fellow, he was naturally also a key target of their attention.

"Xiao Nan, let's go and witness it together."

"The revenge has begun."

In the dark cave, Nagato opened his eyes, and cold words followed.

They had waited too long for this day.

Upon hearing this, the aloof woman standing beside him trembled slightly, and her light orange eyes revealed a complex emotion, as if she were thinking of something from the past or someone.

"Ah."

A moment later, after letting out a soft hum, she transformed into paper cranes and flew out of the cave.

The day has finally come.

........

As the genin of Amegakure left their homeland, the younger generation of Sunagakure, led by Baki and several other Sunagakure elites, embarked on their journey to Konoha.

However, this team, which symbolized the future of Sunagakure, naturally split into two smaller teams shortly after leaving the village.

One was a large force led by several other Sand Village Jonin, and the other was a small team led by Maki.

"Phew, finally we're separated from that monster."

As the two teams drifted further apart, a voice that had been suppressed for too long emerged from the main force.

And such a voice immediately resonated with the audience.

“Yeah, just being near that guy makes you uncomfortable; it’s like walking with a wild beast.”

"Exactly, I really don't know why Lord Kazekage would leave such a bloodthirsty guy in the village."

"I really don't want to encounter that monster who has no concept of bonds during the assessment."

"........"

For a moment, the whole team was talking about the monster and feeling a sense of relief.

"Quiet down, and don't speak ill of your fellow travelers!"

Instead of wasting this free time, we should think about how to deal with the younger generation from other ninja villages.

As the discussion intensified, several elite members of the Sand Village who were traveling with him frowned and rebuked them.

However, such reprimands did not seem to completely suppress these spirited young men and women.

One of the troublemakers involved immediately retorted, somewhat unconvinced:

"But Captain, can such a monster really be considered an ally?"

"Comrades don't attack or hate each other, do they?"

"But that monster has caused many riots. You've seen that brown monster before, haven't you, senior?"

"He doesn't seem like a normal person at all; he seems more like a fellow human being."

The boy spoke at length, clearly harboring a deep resentment towards the monster he was talking about, but unable to fully vent it due to his own weakness and other reasons.

This time, he could no longer tolerate it.

"My home was destroyed by that crazed monster!"

As he finished speaking, his facial expression became somewhat ferocious, his clear eyes began to fill with bloodshot veins, and he gripped his hands tightly.

He would never admit that monster was his comrade!

"So, this is your magnanimity? This is your ability?"

Such venting and fury eventually caught the attention of the ninja leading the group.

He turned around, and his ferocious face became clear to the entire team.

However, it wasn't a ferocious expression, but rather an extremely terrifying scar on his cheek, unlike a sword wound, but more like a horrifying mark left by a close-range attack from a ferocious beast.

"Gaara has already executed a B-rank mission flawlessly, what about you?"

"Remember, this world is ruled by strength."

"The voices of the weak will not be heard."

"If you want to prove yourself, then prove yourself in this Chunin Exam."

The leading Sand Village Jonin reprimanded them mercilessly, gradually revealing the cruelty of the entire ninja world.

This is also part of the teaching.

Although it is very inhumane and may even hurt the self-esteem of the younger generation.

However, if one doesn't even have this much awareness, then there's no need for them to continue existing as a ninja.

"Of course, you can consider Gaara not your ally, but if you regard him as your enemy, then be prepared to cease to exist."

In the end, he still coldly reminded the other party again.

Of course, this reminder wasn't just directed at this troublemaker; it was directed at all the younger members of the team.

Because they are the ones participating in this trial, and death has always been a part of the Chunin Exams.

Especially in a joint exam like this.

Such intimidation immediately made the atmosphere in the group tense, but the leader, who was in charge, was not moved at all, and continued to lead the way toward the predetermined destination.

Meanwhile, members of another squad from Sunagakure were receiving a pep talk from their leader.

"The Fourth Hokage has assigned you to this trial, so you should know what you are supposed to do."

"However, as the seeded team of Sunagakure this time, in addition to showing your strength in the upcoming Chunin Exams, you also have another important task to shoulder."

At this point, Maki paused for a moment, glanced at the three team members in front of him, and finally focused his gaze on the youngest of the three, Houjin.

Clearly, this guy is the key figure in this team.

However, the boy being watched showed no emotion whatsoever, remaining indifferent with his arms crossed in a world-weary state, seemingly not taking the Jonin leading the team in front of him seriously at all.

Aside from his inherent arrogant attitude and young age, what is most striking about this guy is the huge sand gourd he carries on his back and the bright red character for "love" carved on his forehead.

"What mission?"

In that brief pause, one of the team members, whose faces were painted with obscure patterns, dressed in peculiar ninja attire, and whose backs were wrapped in white bandages, couldn't contain his impatience and asked a question.

But the moment he opened his mouth, an unnatural expression appeared on his face, and he glanced cautiously at his companion beside him, as if afraid that his interruption would displease the other party.

Fortunately, this guy didn't pay attention to these details, and instead stared intently at the Jonin leading the team in front of him.

"Get to know the participants from the Uchiha clan."

“Especially the current clan leader, Uchiha Ara.”

"Because the Kingdom of Wind needs his friendship now."

Maki finished explaining the first phase of the mission in one breath. Although he was a little puzzled as to why the Kazekage would contact a fallen clan, he was quite impressed when he heard that Orochimaru was also very interested in the boy named Uchiha Ara.

His thinking changed.

Because, setting aside all identities, statuses, and factions, these two individuals have a broader perspective than I do.

Moreover, it is said that the retreat of Iwagakure Village this time is related to that person.

Such a message is terrifying.

"Clan leader?"

"Would someone like that participate in this trial?"

Kankuro couldn't contain his excitement any longer and blurted out. Living in Sunagakure, he was only obsessed with puppetry and didn't understand much about the overall situation of the ninja world. After all, those were things that his fathers had to consider.

In his view, those who can become the heads of powerful clans must be strong individuals who have already undergone the Jonin Exams.

"Yes, Lord Kazekage will find a way to make this happen."

"As for Uchiha Ara... I imagine you've heard about the internal strife that occurred within the Uchiha clan five years ago."

"Since that day, the Uchiha clan has only had a few young successors left."

"Therefore, the current clan leader is also very young."

"Temari, he should be the same age as you."

"So you can try to get to know him better during the assessment."

Machi gave a brief explanation of the man's deeds.

Although Yu Zhi also believed that the Uchiha clan, lacking the protection of their family and being ostracized by Konoha, had already declined, and that the titles bestowed upon them by outsiders were merely flattery.

However, having a humanoid weapon like Gaara by his side forces him to believe that geniuses truly exist in this world.