Naruto: Nawaki was already dead, how could you bring him back to life?

Chiba coughed twice tactically, then took out the 500,000 tael silver note from his pocket and handed it to Nohara Rin.

“The team leader said that if he was unable to return to the village one day, he would help him transfer the money to his family. Now I am fulfilling that promise.”

Looking at the 500,000 taels of silver notes right in front of her, Nohara Rin did not reach out her small hand to take them.

"He must have had a very good relationship with his father..."

After hesitating for a moment, Nohara Rin raised her head and said with a pleading look in her eyes.

"Brother Chiba, this is too much money. I'm still young and can't manage it well. Could you please continue to hold onto it for me for now?"

"If it's not too much trouble for you, when you're not busy, you can use this money to buy some daily necessities and come to see me from time to time, okay?"

"……All right."

Looking at the pitiful group leader's daughter, Chiba simply couldn't refuse.

Of course, when faced with pitiful little girls like Rin and Konan, Chiba simply treated them as his younger sisters and had no intention of harming them.

After all, he doesn't like small tablets; he only likes big, beautiful older women with amazing figures who bounce when you poke them.

"Thank you, Chiba-nii! Are you busy right now? If you're not, please come in and have a cup of tea before you leave."

"Ah, okay, then I'll trouble you, Lin."

……

As evening approached, Chiba took his leave after staying at the Nohara residence for a while.

On the way, he ran into the girl from before again. She was wandering around the street alone, wearing a pair of fluffy cat ears on her head.

"Oh, so the cat that can do the splits refers to...?!"

Chiba was greatly shocked. To avoid succumbing to temptation, he quickly went home.

Hey, Chiba!

Just as Chiba was searching for his keys, a figure suddenly appeared behind him and gently patted him on the shoulder.

"Fuck! What?!"

Chiba was so frightened that his heart almost stopped. He turned around abruptly and saw Tsunade standing with her hands behind her back, smiling at him.

"Tsunade-nii... what brings you here? Is something the matter?"

Halfway through his sentence, Chiba seemed to remember something and suddenly changed his mind.

Snapped!

Tsunade's bright smile vanished instantly.

"Rope Tree, you really deserve to die. I'll remember this beating for you."

After silently suppressing the urge to punch someone, Tsunade smiled again, raising her voice and trying to make it sound gentler.

"What, can't I come to see you if there's nothing wrong?"

"of course."

Chiba didn't notice Tsunade's odd behavior. He pointed to his small apartment of about 20 or 30 square meters and laughed, "My house is actually quite big. You're welcome to come over anytime, no problem~"

"Tch, this place is so small, I can't even move around properly if I want to do something with you..."

Tsunade pursed her lips and followed Chiba into the room before getting straight to the point: "Alright, alright, I do have something to ask you."

As she spoke, she pulled a piece of paper from her pocket and slapped it on the table next to her: "This is the registration form for the Chunin Exams. I've registered you for this Chunin Exams."

"(OωO?)! Chunin Exams?"

Chiba was stunned.

Putting aside the fact that Konoha's strongest fighters are genin, there's no need for him to lower himself to become a chunin... Why would a medical ninja like him participate in the chunin exams?

It's not like a few years from now. Wouldn't it be better for him, a non-combatant, to steadily advance through the medical system based on his merits?

"What's that expression on your face?!"

Seemingly sensing Chiba's thoughts, Tsunade instantly forgot about being gentle and tapped Chiba's head in an annoyed tone.

"I already told you, I want you to be in charge of the healthcare reform project. If you don't meet the performance standards for combat personnel, how can my plan proceed?!"

"Go, go, I'm getting hungry after talking to you for so long. Hurry up and go to the kitchen to make me something to eat, we can talk while we cook," Tsunade said.

"You're just saying, 'I'll do it, you tell me,' right? You really know how to boss people around!"

Faced with Tsunade's unequal oppression, Chiba, filled with righteous indignation, made a choice...

"Okay, Tsunade-sama!"

Chiba responded and quickly went into the kitchen.

"Sometimes it's fun to be ridden on, there's no need to be so concerned about saving face," Chiba comforted himself.

……

A Few Moments Later...

Chiba prepared the meal, and the two enjoyed their dinner while chatting about the upcoming Chunin Exams.

"Chiba, don't think you can easily pass this test with your abilities."

While picking up food, Tsunade spoke up, "This Chunin Exam is quite special. Don't blame me for not warning you, be careful not to make a mistake."

Upon hearing this, Chiba frowned slightly.

To be honest, he really thought this Chunin Exam was just a formality... wasn't it?

After a moment of hesitation, Chiba took the initiative to ask, "What's so special about it, Tsunade-nee?"

Since Tsunade has already made arrangements for him, he should just do it. He can work hard to get a position in Konoha and live a more comfortable life in the future!

"As expected of the boy that Tsunade has chosen..."

Seeing that Chiba was not blindly arrogant, but humbly seeking her advice, Tsunade nodded in satisfaction.

She put down her chopsticks and said seriously, "Before answering this question, let me ask you a question first: Do you know what the real purpose of the Chunin Exams held by each village is?"

"know."

Chiba nodded in agreement, saying, "The Chunin Exams may seem like a way to select better ninjas, but in reality, they provide a fair and square stage for each ninja village to compete, strategize, and test their skills."

"Many important figures will come to watch and assess the national strength of each country. Only by conquering them with strength can we snatch the commissions from these big clients from other ninja villages."

“You’re right, Chiba.”

After hearing Chiba's words, Tsunade nodded slightly, then raised a slender finger to explain to Chiba: "This Chunin Exam is a new round of 'competition' after the end of the war between several countries."

"The major ninja villages are all holding their breath, so this assessment allows for casualties and injuries, and the restrictions on the candidates have been reduced to a minimum. That's one reason."

"Secondly, Kirigakure, which has always been completely isolated from the other countries, has unusually proposed to participate in the Joint Chunin Exams, which means..."

After a pause, Tsunade spoke with a solemn expression.

"This will be the first time in history that all five great ninja villages will participate in the Chunin Exams!!!"

Chapter 37 Konoha: We'll Go Straight for Nuclear Weapons

"Unusually, the Hidden Mist Village is joining the fray for the first time in history?"

Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Chiba felt a chill run down his spine and instinctively became wary.

Was this Chunin Exam a plot point that was bound to happen, or was it a sudden event triggered by his little butterfly, or... was it specifically aimed at him?!

"Could it be that Onoki wants the people of Iwagakure to kill me?"

Could it be that Madara Uchiha wants to use Kirigakure to kill me?

Could it be... uh, I don't think I've offended the Raikage or the Kazekage?

After brainstorming, Chiba felt that he might be overthinking things. After all, most people wouldn't expect him to participate in the Chunin Exams, right?

Tsunade was unaware that Chiba was being paranoid. She raised another finger and continued speaking.

"Thirdly, due to years of war and the reasons mentioned above, many guys who should have been promoted to Chunin long ago have not been promoted and are still nominally Genin."

"In other words, this Chunin Exam is a mixed bag, with all sorts of weirdos and monsters. It wouldn't be surprising if you ran into a Jonin during the exam."

After Tsunade's explanation, Chiba finally understood. Wasn't this just vicious competition?!

They clearly possess the strength of a Chunin, or even a Jonin, but they refuse to give them Chunin status, insisting they're just a Genin from their own village, all to save face in this Chunin Exams...

"You're smurfing, I'm smurfing, and the Bronze player instantly becomes a Super Shadow player!"

Chiba shook his head inwardly. Tsunade was right. For various reasons, this Chunin Exam would definitely be quite exciting.

With restrictions lifted and casualties allowed, the assessment site will likely turn into a battlefield where ninjas from several major villages fight each other!

What's even more terrifying is that the minimum level of your opponents is Chunin, but there's no upper limit to their strength!

"But why do I...feel excited?"

Chiba looked at his hands, somewhat bewildered. He didn't understand where this excitement came from; he was clearly a peace-loving medical ninja!

"Chiba, I've told you everything I need to know. Now it's your decision."

"...Chiba, Chiba?"

Seeing that Chiba remained silent, Tsunade assumed that Chiba was hesitant but unable to refuse due to her arrangements.

Then, Tsunade stood up, lifted Chiba's chin, looked him straight in the eyes, and said seriously.

"Don't feel guilty, Chiba. This Chunin Exam is extremely dangerous. A slight mistake could cost you your life. Even if you don't want to participate, I will support your choice."

What Tsunade didn't say was that if Chiba didn't participate in this Chunin Exam, her "medical reform project" would very likely be stillborn.

Although she has put a lot of effort into this project, it is a pity to give up halfway, but compared to Chiba, none of that matters!

At this moment, Chiba's face was already bright red.

"Family members, does anyone know?"

Tsunade held his chin with one hand, their cheeks almost touching. Chiba could even feel Tsunade's breath on his skin and smell her faint fragrance.

What's worse, Tsunade is now leaning over his face, and when he glances down slightly, the intense visual impact is overwhelming!

"...How could I possibly give up, Tsunade-neechan? Wouldn't all your hard work have gone to waste?"