Naruto: From Capturing the Main Clan to Becoming the Mastermind

Chapter 90 Dai vs. the Seven Ninja Swordsmen?

Rasa and Minato had a rather pointless conversation in the Hokage's office. When Minato brought up the idea of ​​cooperating on the Five Kage Summit, Rasa declined, saying, "Please allow me to think about it."

As the Fourth Kazekage, he held off attacks from other ninja villages during his tenure, and he had his own pride.

If he were to bow down simply because of the strength Konoha displayed during their welcome, he wouldn't deserve to be called the Kazekage.

Moreover, what good would it do for Konoha to offend Kumogakure and Iwagakure?

Minato was prepared for Rasa's attitude.

Konoha has always been too mild-mannered and lacks aggression towards outsiders.

The small amount of reparations demanded during the previous Shinobi World War caused other ninja villages to lack respect for Konoha, the strongest ninja village, and also fueled the desires of other ninja villages.

The Fourth Kazekage in front of him must think that even if he doesn't agree to cooperate, Konoha won't do anything to Sunagakure, but if he agrees to cooperate, he will be resented by Iwagakure and Kumogakure.

Minato felt that this impression needed to be changed sooner or later.

Thinking to himself, Minato revealed a meaningful smile. "The Cloud Village attacked the Sand Village before. Doesn't the Kazekage want to avenge his losses? If the Sand Village agrees to cooperate, the Leaf Village will also help."

Luo Sha frowned, thinking of the bandits in Yunyin, and said in a bad mood, "Please allow me to think about it."

Upon hearing this, Minato smiled and stopped trying to persuade him.

The Hidden Cloud Village is known for its aggressive style, scouring the ninja world for secret techniques and bloodline limits. During the Third Shinobi World War, they even managed to steal a Magnet Release ninja from the Hidden Sand Village.

There's now intelligence suggesting that a ninja from Kumogakure has grown up and mastered Magnet Release. Is his name Troy?

The Fourth Kazekage must be quite annoyed that his bloodline limit was stolen.

Luo Sha was indeed somewhat tempted.

The Hidden Cloud Village stole their village's Magnet Release ninjas for research, and after achieving results, they actually claimed that Troy had developed Magnet Release themselves... How shameless!

Magnet Release is a bloodline limit created by the Second Kazekage in his research on Shukaku's power. You guys just casually researched it, and after the Third Shinobi World War... What a coincidence!

"Hokage, I will give you an answer to this suggestion before I leave Konoha. I haven't been able to visit Konoha since I entered. May I have the opportunity to look around?"

After a moment's thought, Luo Sha neither refused outright nor agreed.

He wanted to check out Konoha first... to see just how big the gap was between the two sides.

"Of course," Minato Namikaze laughed. "You're good to go. You can show the Fourth Kazekage around."

"Yes!" The pill emerged from the shadows and gestured for him to enter. "Lord Fengying, please."

Rasa calmly accepted the arrangement. Whether it was for surveillance or out of genuine concern, the Hokage would definitely send ninjas to follow him in the dark.

It's better to be open and aboveboard.

He walked out of the conference room, accompanied by two guards, and began to observe the overall level of Konoha.

"As expected of the Land of Fire with its excellent environment, it's so much better than ours."

Maki, one of Rosa's guards, remarked with emotion.

The Land of Fire is the commercial center of the ninja world, and Konoha is the strongest ninja village, making the Land of Fire the top choice for ninja merchants to develop their businesses.

Every year, countless merchants flock to the capital of the Land of Fire, and Konoha Village is just as bustling during peacetime.

Not to mention that Konoha had just won the Third Shinobi World War, once again proving its strength to the shinobi world, which led to an even greater number of merchants coming to Konoha to develop their businesses.

Just by listening to the surrounding noise and watching the endless stream of people, one can feel the prosperity of Konoha.

Konoha is truly prosperous.

Luo Sha looked around at the scene, his heart heavy.

He saw some merchants from the Kingdom of Wind on the street; their familiar attire was somewhat jarring to his eyes.

The Land of Wind possesses the largest territory in the ninja world, but most of it is uninhabitable due to water scarcity. In recent years, some citizens in the peripheral areas have been unable to survive and have fled to other countries.

In the eyes of these businessmen, the sense of being citizens of the Land of Wind is even less. They have chosen to develop in a stable environment like Konoha, and they probably won't go back in the future.

Maki also saw those people. After glancing at the silent Rasa, he took the initiative to ask Yamaru, "Excuse me, is there any ceremony in Konoha recently? The people coming and going all seem to have a purpose."

"Of course, we welcome Lord Kazekage's visit," Uchiha Yakumaru replied.

"There must be more than that, right?" Rasa said. "I heard them discussing things like the Chunin Exams and the Chamber of Commerce."

His voice paused during the Chunin Exams, clearly more concerned about that.

Yakumaru understood and said, "The Chunin Exams are held over here. Today is an open tournament, and the people of Konoha are allowed to watch. If Kazekage wishes to watch, please follow me."

Luo Sha nodded.

His arrival during the Genin Exams was clearly intended to showcase Konoha's strength.

Very well, let's take this opportunity to see whether the next generation of Konoha is stronger or weaker than that of Sunagakure.

Led by the pill, Luo Sha entered the venue discreetly, glancing at the contestants around him as he looked at the competitions that hadn't started yet.

"..."

Is this all the next generation of Konoha is going to be? A bunch of perennial genin?

Surely this war won't wipe out the next generation of Konoha?

Seeing that the contestants were generally over 20 years old, Rasa turned his serious face to Uchiha Yakumaru, who was equally bewildered. Seeing that even the Hokage's bodyguard did not know, he couldn't help but think it was strange.

Naruto... what kind of show is this?

His two guards exchanged a glance and smiled slightly. No matter which part went wrong, Konoha was likely to embarrass itself today.

"No, Yu, don't let me down at this crucial moment! Tell me if you can't find a suitable person for the exam. Itachi is more suitable than these people. He's so old; even if he has Chunin-level strength, it won't really show much..."

Uchiha Yakumaru's inner monologue was interrupted by the sudden change of referee. He looked down at Jiraiya, whose expression was grave, and didn't understand what had happened.

Do battles between genin need the protection of the Sannin?

"Next match: Yoji Takimoto vs. Might Day."

Opposite Might Guy, a ninja calmly entered the arena, looked at Might Guy, and somewhat awkwardly formed the opposing hand seal.

That bastard from the Hyuga clan treated them like experimental subjects, playing with them at will. He, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, has actually fallen to this state.

He was furious and wanted to take it out on the genin in front of him, but he had to restrain himself because of Jiraiya beside him.

Forget it, we've already been resurrected anyway. Hyuga Yu, you just wait, you'll regret giving up on using the Impure World Reincarnation to control us!

"Eight Gates Formation, Seventh Gate, Open!"

Sensing a chill, Dai opened the seventh gate without hesitation. Remembering Hyuga's words, he charged towards the other side.

"Teacher, this year's Chunin Exams are quite special. If you demonstrate your strength, you can rightfully be promoted."

Strength... he only has physical skills!

Yoji Takimoto—no, Sushiyama Fugu—stared incredulously at the blue steam.

This is something that guy used to use...

You're telling me this is a genin? Where's Konoha's brain?

He hurriedly dodged and used Water Release to block Dai's movements, trying to avoid being approached by Might Dai. However, because he needed to conceal his identity, he could not use various ninjutsu that showcased his unique abilities. He only lasted for a few rounds before falling into his old nightmare...

Rasa's eyes widened as he watched the battle below, which was far beyond what a typical Jonin could handle, and he asked Uchiha Yakumaru:

"Is this really a Konoha genin?"

Are you kidding me?

Leaving aside the other ninja who got beaten up, even the one in the green bodysuit could fight him. You're saying he's a genin?

If all the Konoha genin were like this, he would immediately and completely bring Sunagakure into Konoha without any bargaining!

"They are indeed genin, but for various reasons, they were unable to be promoted before. Today's official match is prepared for them."

Before the pill could answer, a complex voice came from the side.

(End of this chapter)