I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

Inside a simple dumpling shop in Konoha City.

"Saraka, let's have a showdown, Kakashi."

A loud and passionate voice rang out in the store.

A peculiar ninja, dressed in a dark green bodysuit, with a headband around his waist, a kappa-like hairstyle, and thick, jet-black eyebrows, was holding a string of brightly colored tricolor dumplings and declaring war on his aloof companion who was reading a small book beside him.

The owner of the meatball shop next to him seemed to be used to this scene. Instead of scolding him, he even had an urge to cover his mouth and laugh.

Being called out so directly, the ninja holding the small book in his hand had no choice but to raise his eyes and gradually suppress the strange smile that was visible in his eyes.

Compared to the former's 'strange' makeup, this guy looks much, much more normal.

Over his black bodysuit was a dark green ninja armor that signified his Jonin rank. His face was mostly covered by a black mask, with only his right eye showing, which was calm and deep, complemented by his silver hair.

The ninja's cold and mysterious aura is palpable.

Well, in comparison, even the way she answered the question seemed much more mature and composed.

"Ah—ah—, I surrender, I surrender, this time you win."

"So, how many have you gotten already?"

"Forty-two to forty-two, a tie?"

"Okay, okay, sit down quickly, don't disturb the other guests."

Kakashi Hatake lightly pressed the small book in his hand, gesturing for his companions in his field of vision to sit down quickly. His calm eyes curved into gentle crescent shapes, adding a touch of warmth to his cool exterior.

"Don't worry, Kakashi!"

Do you think I'm inconsiderate of the occasion?

"I checked before issuing the challenge, and so far we've been the only customers in this restaurant!"

"In other words, it won't bother anyone!"

Matt Kai said confidently.

This statement immediately caused the copy ninja beside him to freeze, but he quickly put on an awkward smile, wanting to explain something and express his apology to the shop owner who was watching the drama unfold.

But the response he received was the proprietress's back as she lifted the curtain and walked towards the kitchen, along with a cold snort that revealed no sign of dissatisfaction.

"Say it, Kakashi, you have nowhere to run now!"

However, Might Guy, who was in a state of high morale, did not seem to care about these details. Instead, he continued to declare war on his own, and the high fighting spirit bursting from his eyes was as unstoppable as an erupting volcano.

"Yes Yes."

A somewhat helpless response came from the silver-haired man's mouth, and he gently pushed the wooden tag pointing at him away from the edge of the small book he was holding.

"Then let's play rock-paper-scissors."

"Don't disturb the shopkeeper's voice."

"Moreover, although the second assessment will last for five days, we still need to be on standby at any time."

"You know, there are quite a few tricky little guys among this year's contestants. They even got into a fight in the classroom yesterday."

Seeing that there was no way to avoid it, Kakashi Hatake tried to regain control of the situation.

If the fight could be resolved with a simple game of 'rock, paper, scissors', that would be the best thing ever.

After all, he hadn't yet mastered the latest volume of "Make-Out Paradise" from memory!

"Ha, you think I didn't expect that, Kakashi?"

"Of course I know the importance of the Chunin Exams, and I know I'm on standby at any time..."

Matt Kai's enthusiasm remained undiminished, his thick, dark eyebrows practically flying off.

Noticing that his companion was finally taking his words seriously, his emotions surged even higher, and he continued speaking.

"Therefore, this time it's not a competition between us, but a sparring match between those kids!"

"Uchiha Sasuke, Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura."

"These three are the genin students you led, and they are among the few genin in recent years who have passed your test and not been sent back, right?"

"They're supposedly a bunch of kids who are both talented and mischievous, but I suppose they've already been pretty much tamed by the legendary Sharingan Kakashi."

"So, let's duel."

"Passing the second trial was far too easy."

"Let's have a competition. Will your disciple win the final victory, or will my student suppress all the other contestants?"

At this point, the atmosphere inside the meatball shop suddenly changed.

Even Kakashi Hatake, who usually doesn't care much about winning or losing, couldn't help but take a serious look.

After all, this kind of competition doesn't involve the individuals themselves, but rather the teams they lead.

The bond they had built up over time meant that none of them would easily deny the strength of their own disciple.

"I am quite confident of winning."

"How is it, Kakashi?"

Matt Kai smiled and grinned, his white teeth gleaming in the small dumpling shop.

It seems that victory is already assured.

"Hey, does Kaisan mean that our subordinates have already been eliminated from the final battle for the championship?"

However, before Kakashi Hatake could respond, an intriguing question arose from the entrance of the dumpling shop.

Looking in the direction of the sound, a male and a female Konoha ninja stood together outside the shop.

The one who spoke just now was one of the adult men.

His attire was similar to that of the silver-haired man: a black combat uniform paired with dark green ninja armor symbolizing a Jonin, and a square scarf with the character "fire" written on it tied around his waist. He was tall, with dark skin, and his face was more angular and rugged, with a thick goatee.

He doesn't look like a ninja at all; he looks more like a battle-hardened and valiant warrior!

As he spoke, the last cigarette he held between his teeth trembled slightly up and down, and there was no trace of awkwardness in his tone, clearly indicating that they had known each other for a long time.

"that is,"

"And isn't Kaisan's bet a bit unfair this time?"

"I remember those guys in your team graduated last year. They should have already carried out many missions and accumulated a lot of combat experience."

"Especially that little guy named Hyuga Neji, who apparently graduated first in his grade."

The woman standing next to the man spoke up at that moment.

Their conversation also conveyed a familiar and comfortable feeling.

The woman not only had a beautiful face, but also a tall figure. Even standing next to the burly Sarutobi Asuma, she did not appear petite or weak.

She had shoulder-length black curly hair and wore a headband symbolizing Konoha ninjas, but she wasn't wearing a standard ninja uniform. Instead, she wore a dress with red and white as the main colors.

What's most captivating are her beautiful, glass-like eyes; a single glance is enough to draw you in with their unique charm.

Because one of her team members was from the same clan as Hyuga Neji, she had a relatively better understanding of the personnel and strength of Might Guy's team.

Upon hearing this, the Konoha Jonin, dressed in a dark green bodysuit, suddenly blushed, as if his hidden thoughts had been exposed.

After all, in addition to talent, continuous arduous training and rich mission experience are also very important factors in measuring the overall strength of a ninja.

These factors can even enable one to transcend the limitations imposed by talent.

Just like that child.

Thinking of the child, Matt Kai's embarrassed expression slowly faded a little.

"Isn't youth meant to be used to challenge the strong and to do the impossible?"

"In my team, there was also a kid who was deemed unfit to become a ninja when he entered the ninja academy, but he has made it this far."

At this point, the embarrassment on Yu Zhi's face was completely replaced by a look of pride.

"Kakashi, as far as I know, a long time ago, that little guy named Uchiha Sasuke has been training with you."

“That kid Li often mentioned to me that he is a very promising and capable opponent.”

"I suppose you've fully mastered your teachings by now?"

Kakashi Hatake neither confirmed nor denied this.

As for Sasuke Uchiha, he wasn't chosen to take care of and teach ninjutsu simply because of an order from the Third Hokage.

There are many reasons for this:

Including the clan from which the left eye, a gift from a former companion, came;

He felt deeply for the sacrifice of Fugaku Uchiha and his wife;

Even if the little one is very similar to oneself, without proper guidance and continuous care, one will go to the other extreme.

And it was precisely because of the thick eyebrows on his side that he did not completely give up hope for life when he was once trapped in darkness.

However, what the other party said was not wrong.

Uchiha Sasuke is excellent in terms of talent, effort, and willpower.

He can even barely master the A-rank ninjutsu, Chidori, which he modified himself.

This talent, coupled with the Sharingan that is closely related to his bloodline, will inevitably lead him to surpass himself in the near future.

That's why proper guidance is even more necessary.

"Yes Yes."

"Then I'll accept on behalf of those kids."

He responded to his close friend beside him, his eyes still curved into crescent shapes.

"As expected of Kakashi, as expected of my lifelong rival, he has guts!"

"Asuma and Kurenai, would you like to join this match?"

"I remember that your respective Class 10 and Class 8 have also successfully passed this assessment, right?"

Matt Kai was visibly excited to receive a response from the silver-haired man.

The blood of youth was boiling within him, as if he had returned to the time when he participated in the Chunin Exams.