Naruto: I Roamed the Ninja World as a Woman

Chapter 85 Entering Konoha? Fighting into Konoha!

Breathing in the fresh morning air, stepping on the weeds slightly damp with dew.

On a bright and sunny morning, the group finally arrived at the main gate of Konoha Village.

Compared to the reception they received when they were sent to the Land of Wind, Konoha's attitude now is much more grand!

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, stood at the front, flanked by high-ranking officials such as senior advisors Danzo Shimura, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado, all present without exception.

Behind these people were the heads of the Hyuga, Uchiha, Ino-Shika-Cho, and other major clans, as well as the Sannin, the pillars of the younger generation.

Such a grand spectacle.

Let alone welcoming her, even if the two sides were to start fighting each other the next second, Ayane Amamiya wouldn't feel any surprise.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is completely different from the hunched old man in the girl's memory.

Although he is not in his prime, he stands upright, and beneath his white divine robe, one can vaguely see the ninja's exclusive combat uniform.

Danzo Shimura, with one eye covered, fits the stereotypical image of Ayane Amamiya.

Ruthless, cunning, and cold-blooded!

It's like a venomous snake that's ready to devour anyone it can!

"Lord Fengying! Lord Yuying!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed heartily, as if he were an old friend he hadn't seen in years: "Welcome, distinguished guests, to Konoha Village!"

Hanzo of the Salamander stepped forward and replied in a deep voice, "Hokage! Although we have never met before, I have long admired you, a ninja hero!"

The Third Kazekage quickly caught up with Hanzo, looked up at the three Hokage Rocks standing in the distance, and sighed meaningfully, "It's been many years since I've been to the Land of Fire, but I never imagined Konoha would still be so prosperous! I'm truly envious~"

The two walked side by side, exuding a subtle air of authority without making a tacit agreement.

The oppressive aura of a top-tier expert instantly swept over us.

Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes, not retreating an inch, and said with a smile, "In that case, everyone must have a great time in Konoha!"

Having said that, he turned to the side and flicked his sleeve: "These are all elites from Konoha. Let me introduce them to you one by one!"

Several bigwigs huddled together, exchanging forced smiles and pleasantries, each harboring a deep-seated hatred for the other, wishing they could shoot daggers at each other with their eyes.

Ayane Amamiya and the other minor characters were left behind.

Yekura led Sasori to look around, while the Salamander God and Ameto whispered among themselves at the towering Hokage Rock, and for a moment they didn't feel awkward.

The girl gazed at the magnificent and imposing main gate of Konoha, her heart filled with countless emotions.

Konoha...

Back then, Tsunade even asked me if I wanted to go back with her.

I never expected that I would come here in this identity so soon after rejecting the offer!

However...

Although he was a candidate for the Chunin Exams, he thought about Hanzo and the Kazekage's plan to force him out of the palace...

Did I actually get accepted into Konoha?

Or did they manage to infiltrate Konoha?

"That's hard to say..." the girl muttered to herself.

"Aha~! Amamiya, what brings you here too?"

A cheerful voice rang out, and Ayane Amamiya looked up to find it was none other than her old acquaintance, Jiraiya.

Tsunade and Orochimaru stood beside him.

However, compared to how they looked a few months ago, the two have changed drastically, if not drastically.

Tsunade was like a withdrawn child, hiding to the side and ignoring everyone.

Orochimaru's demeanor grew increasingly gloomy as he coldly observed the politicians exchanging pleasantries in the distance, lost in thought.

"Isn't it obvious? I'm here to participate in the Chunin Exams."

Ayane Amamiya asked calmly, "Does Konoha not welcome me?"

"How could that be?"

Jiraiya scratched his head: "The problem is you're still a genin? Well, that makes sense. Your strength is good, but you're really young!"

His impression of Ayane Amamiya was still based on what he had seen a few months ago.

They were completely unaware of the principle that "a scholar should be treated with new eyes after three days of separation."

Seeing how familiar the two were, Ye Cang seemed to sense a secret and quickly moved closer.

"Where's your 'Biography of Perseverance'?"

Ignoring Yokura's furtive glances, Ayane Amamiya asked curiously, "Didn't you say you'd mail it to me after it was published? Why can't I see it now?"

Jiraiya was instantly embarrassed.

He chuckled, then whispered, "I'm going to self-publish. You have no idea how ruthless those publishing guys are! I can't let them take a slice of my hard-earned money!"

Is it that the publisher is too greedy, or that the editor never submitted the manuscript?

Ayane Amamiya saw through it but didn't say anything.

After the three figures in front finished speaking, they began to move the group again, and the group headed into the village.

Ayane Amamiya waved and caught up with the group, bidding farewell to Jiraiya.

Scorpion approached: "Captain..."

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"Um?"

"Wait a minute, I'd like to go out for a walk, is that okay?" Scorpion was somewhat silent, speaking haltingly.

Are you going out for a stroll?

Why do I get the feeling that you're out scouting locations to make it easier to commit a crime later?

Ayane Amamiya was filled with doubt and unease.

There are quite a few problem children in the ninja world. Although Sasori wasn't as neurotic as Obito or Itachi later on, he wasn't much different!

"No! Wait for me!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Cang hurriedly said, "Let's go together after the meeting, shall we? What's the point of me being alone without the two of you?"

As her bodyguard, she will be attending the Three Kage Summit with the Kazekage later.

But Matthew is older than my dad, so I can't exactly go shopping with him later, can I?

Ayane Amamiya didn't say anything.

She looked at the scorpion.

In the original story, if Onoki hadn't obtained information about Iwagakure on his own, he would have quickly retrieved the Jinchuriki and then led his army south.

The Second Shinobi World War would not have ended so hastily.

Therefore, Sasori should not have participated in this trip to Konoha.

Perhaps it was for this reason that he eventually fell into a frenzied pursuit of art from which he could not extricate himself.

And now.

Although the other party came to Konoha with him, he met his long-lost enemy, White Fang.

But it also seems to have gone down a more extreme path...

Whether it is good or bad is truly impossible to determine.

"good!"

Ignoring Yokura's incessant chatter, Ayane Amamiya met Sasori's pleading gaze and whispered, "I'll come with you later."

"Do I need to remind you, Jiraiya?"

Orochimaru watched the departing delegation and took a few steps closer: "Your three disciples seem to be on the list for this Chunin Exams as well."

"What?"

Jiraiya was daydreaming again.

He fantasizes about becoming rich overnight with a single book, becoming famous throughout the ninja world, and marrying Tsunade.

He was shocked to hear this: "Why didn't Minato tell me, his teacher?"

Several black lines drooped from the top of Orochimaru's head.

Isn't the Chunin Exam report only submitted by the instructors of Jonin?

You bastard!

I have absolutely no idea how they did it...

"The old man must have filled it in himself!"

Jiraiya realized, "Damn it! As the teacher, I'm the last one to know!"

Orochimaru's tone softened, containing both mockery and a hint of caution: "Hmph! You should be thinking about how to tutor your student so they can pass this exam smoothly!"

Jiraiya paused, understanding Orochimaru's meaning.

He recalled Ayane Amamiya's performance and asked doubtfully, "It can't be that bad, right? Although this girl is strong, she's still quite a bit weaker than Minato..."

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"Today is different from the past."

Orochimaru said softly, "I can sense that she has indeed changed a lot compared to how she was a few months ago."

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Jiraiya thought to himself: "Ever since Nawaki died, Orochimaru, your symptoms have become more and more serious. Why are you talking so strangely?"

He frowned and thought for a long time, but he still couldn't figure out what had changed.

They had no choice but to ask, "What exactly is it?"

"Confidence."

Orochimaru said seriously, "No matter what the circumstances, a ninja's confidence is always tied to her strength."

"This cold-hearted man" looked at Ayane Amamiya's back and said indifferently, "I used to think that she was just a fool who liked to talk big, just like Nawaki. Although she had sunshine in her heart, she would eventually fall into the boundless darkness of the ninja world and never get up again."

Tsunade noticed the sensitive words and looked up in her direction.

Orochimaru didn't seem to care and continued, "But now it seems I was too naive."

"The Chunin Exams... I can't wait!"