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Chapter 192 Gaara, how long has it been since you got beaten up? So arrogant!

Kosuke Maruboshi agreed.

This long-time genin of Konoha Village didn't want to be promoted, but he couldn't refuse the request to protect Konoha. He had also heard that the joint Chunin Exams were very large in scale.

As an elder of Konoha, it is only right for him to sacrifice and dedicate himself to the future of the village. If Akihara Kagura were to forcibly issue an order, he would have no choice but to obey.

"Lord Kagura".

Karin looked at Akihara Kagura with some surprise and asked curiously, "Why are you making me take the exam with that old man?"

"Because he's a good cook!"

Kagura Akihara's reason was quite simple and honest: "When I took the Chunin Exams, I didn't even have anyone to help me cook. Finding you a teammate who can cook will make your exams more comfortable..."

"..."

Karin slowly lowered her head.

"Kagura-sama!"

An ANBU member appeared instantly, kneeling on one knee beside Akihara Kagura, and whispered, "The Third Hokage requests that Lady Kagura proceed to the Hokage Tower immediately!"

"I'll be right there."

Akihara Kagura nodded and vanished from the spot in an instant.

"Karin, what's wrong?"

A Root ninja stared in surprise at the stunned red-haired girl.

"I'm fine."

Karin remained where she was, carefully putting away the ninja headband that Akihara Kagura had left on the desk in the mission meeting place: "How can anyone not admire and respect Kagura-sama, who takes such good care of his subordinates?"

Inside the Hokage Building.

A group of Jonin stood in the office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, pipe in mouth, sat at his desk, earnestly explaining to the group of Jonin what he had to say: "Today, I've gathered all the Jonin instructors from the village. You should understand what I'm about to discuss..."

"The Chunin Selection Exams?"

Kakashi Hatake had heard of him before.

Sarutobi Asuma looked up, recalling a recent outing with his girlfriend, Yuhi Kurenai, where they encountered people from other ninja villages: "We did indeed see people from other villages in our village..."

"What about time?"

Kurenai asked nervously.

"I wanted to go earlier..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a smoke ring, picked up a letter from the table, and said softly, "However, news has come from Kirigakure that they might be a couple of days late. Let's set the joint Chunin Selection Exam for July 3rd..."

"Do you have anything to add?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Kagura Akihara and the two Hokage advisors sitting on the other side.

"We still need to be careful during this period..."

Koharu Utatane raised her objection, saying softly, "After all, this is a Chunin Selection Exam jointly held by three major countries and a number of smaller countries. There are many ninjas from other villages coming to Konoha. We should be careful that no disputes or conflicts arise..."

Mitokado also offered his opinion: "We also need to be careful in our hospitality to avoid any impolite behavior that could cause controversy..."

"Don't worry."

Akihara Kagura poured tea for herself, even offering a cup to the two Hokage advisors in a friendly manner, and said slowly, "If anyone dares to cause any controversy in the village, they will be more careful when they participate in the Chunin Exams thirteen years from now."

"Are troublemakers banned from participating in the Chunin Exams for thirteen years?"

Koharu glanced at Akihara Kagura, frowned, and said, "Isn't this punishment too harsh, for a ninja..."

"The dorm transfer advisor misunderstood me."

Akihara Kagura took a sip of her tea before speaking, "Thirteen years is enough time for them to be reincarnated and grow back to the age of twelve..."

"Cough cough cough..."

Mitokazu nearly choked to death from suffocation.

"..."

The expressions on everyone's faces turned strange.

Kakashi Hatake, who had the most contact with Kagura Akihara, was already used to this, but he rolled his eyes with a rather helpless expression: "This guy..."

"Killing him outright will only cause more trouble!"

Koharu Utatane was very dissatisfied with Akihara Kagura's attitude and said in a deep voice, "It might even trigger a war. It's best to use gentler methods..."

"That's definitely a bit too extreme."

Mitokado Homura nodded repeatedly, unable to hold back his words, "From now on, no one will participate in the Chunin Selection Exams held by Konoha, which will affect our relationship with our allies..."

"I will send in the secret service to maintain order."

After finishing his speech, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the Jonin instructors present: "Do you have any Genin to recommend for the Chunin Selection Exam? In principle, any Genin who has participated in more than eight missions can participate. It's entirely up to you to make recommendations. Although Genin with twice the mission experience might be the most suitable, it might be a little early for them now, but it depends on your thoughts. Who wants to speak first?"

"I'll start!"

Kagura Akihara, showing respect to her superior, took the initiative to speak up: "I would like to recommend a suitable team: Kabuto Yakushi, Karin, and Kosuke Maruboshi. They have plenty of experience in missions. Karin alone has completed more than eight S-rank missions within Root, which is enough to handle the Chunin Exams..."

"..."

The Jonin present all changed color.

Karin's stats are indeed outstanding; some Jonin have completed more S-rank missions in their entire lives than Karin has.

"Can genin (lower-ranking ninja) also undertake S-rank missions?"

"It's quite normal for Root ninjas to go on S-rank missions..."

"This is a bit too scary..."

While the other Jonin instructors were still chatting away, Sarutobi Asuma, knowing that Hatake Kakashi and Akihara Kagura were close, took the initiative to ask, "Hey, Kakashi, how's that kid Karin's strength?"

"..."

Kakashi Hatake looked up at the sky, deep in thought. He had never actually seen Karin fight, so he could only honestly say, "I don't know, but she's very strong..."

After Kakashi Hatake finished speaking, he brought up another person: "But that name, Kosuke Maruboshi, sounds familiar...where have I heard it before..."

"Is Kosuke also going to participate in the Chunin Exams?"

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, recognized Kosuke Maruboshi and spoke up, saying, "If Kosuke wants to be promoted, there's no need to make him take the exam; just promote him to Jonin directly..."

"Jonin...?"

The Jonin present all knew the strength of Akihara Kagura's team.

"He doesn't want a promotion."

Kagura Akihara waved her hand, seemingly unconcerned about her role in the Chunin Exams: "Maruboshi Kosuke is just a genin, a cook for a small team, helping out with cooking during the second round of the exams. After all, I once went hungry for an entire day during the second round of the Chunin Exams..."

"Is that so..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but chuckle, recalling his first encounter with this little guy, and nodded with satisfaction, saying, "Kagura, you really treat your subordinates well..."

After speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the group of Jonin instructors and asked, "Does anyone else recommend their subordinates to participate in this Chunin Exams?"

"Team 7, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, and Naruto Uzumaki—these three, in the name of Kakashi Hatake, I recommend them to participate in the Chunin Exams!"

"Team 8, Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, and Shino Aburame—I, Kurenai Yuhi, recommend these three to participate in the Chunin Exams!"

"Team 10: Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji, and Yamanaka Ino. In my name, Sarutobi Asuma, I recommend these three to participate in the Chunin Exams!"

Following Akihara Kagura's initial recommendation, the other Jonin instructors quickly followed suit, but their recommendations immediately sparked discussion.

"Hasn't it been five years?"

"Are this year's graduating genin going straight to the chunin exams?"

"Wouldn't this be too dangerous for them..."

"Please wait a moment!"

Iruka Umino, standing among the Chunin, quickly tried to intervene, saying, "Perhaps I'm being nosy, but all nine of you were my students at the Ninja Academy..."

"If you think you're being nosy, then don't say anything."

Kagura Akihara interrupted Iruka Umino, chuckling lightly, "Iruka-sensei, have you forgotten that Karin is also your student..."

"Karin is different..."

Iruka Umino stammered as he tried to explain, "Karin graduated early; she was an extremely outstanding student at the Ninja Academy..."

"Are those nine little guys really that bad?"

Kagura Akihara asked curiously.

That's not what I meant...

Iruka Umino hurriedly tried to explain, but Akihara Kagura interrupted his train of thought, making him feel like he couldn't explain it clearly at all: "After all, Naruto and the other nine are..."

"They are no longer your students."

Kakashi Hatake interrupted Iruka Umino, stating a fact softly: "Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno are my subordinates now. You can't protect them under your wings forever..."

"Iruka, I understand how you feel."

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, interrupted their conversation, saying softly, "But let's give these newcomers a special Chunin Exam preparation!"

Just as they were talking, an ANBU member rushed in and knelt on one knee before Hiruzen Sarutobi: "Hokage-sama, a group of children in the village have gotten into a conflict with some Sunagakure genin!"

"Kill those Sunagakure genin."

Kagura Akihara waved her hand dismissively, as if the matter was easily resolved: "Send another letter, asking the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, whether the Sunagakure ninjas are out of their minds, coming to Konoha to cause trouble, and whether they want to provoke a war between Konoha and Sunagakure..."

"what?"

This person in the shadows is a bit dumbfounded.

Everyone present felt somewhat helpless. This way of handling things looked like Akihara Kagura wanted to provoke a war between Konoha and Sunagakure!

however…

They are used to it.

"Just a bunch of kids playing around..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled, glanced at the crystal ball on the table, and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, don't worry about these trivial matters. Everyone, go back and inform your subordinates to prepare."

"Yes."

The secret agent could only lower his head.

Akihara Kagura seemed quite interested and stood up: "I'm very interested, take me over to see it."

"Kagura!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi called out to Kagura and said in a deep voice, "Those are just children. Don't kill them."

"How could that be?"

Akihara Kagura waved her hand, pushed open the Hokage's office door, and left only one sentence: "I won't bully children, I'll only kill the Kazekage..."

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned as he watched Kagura Akihara's retreating figure, then waved his hand and said, "Everyone, go down first!"

"Yes."

A group of ninjas filed out.

After these people left, Koharu Utatane spoke up, "Hiruzen Sarutobi, this child is still somewhat unqualified; his bloodlust is too strong..."

Mitomon Homura nodded and continued, "It's suitable for him to be the leader of the Root clan. He can help the village deal with some troubles."

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Immediately send a message to Jiraiya, telling him to return as soon as possible!"

"Jirai would also be suitable."

The two Hokage advisors nodded in satisfaction.

On the commercial street of Konoha.

Several teenagers stood facing each other.

Kankuro, originally a genin from Sunagakure, was bumped into by a group of kids from Konoha Ninja Academy. They wanted to bully him and show off their Sunagakure ninja strength, but Sasuke Uchiha stopped them, and a small conflict ensued.

Gaara, a genin from Sunagakure, easily subdued Sasuke Uchiha by manipulating the flying sand. However, Naruto Uzumaki couldn't stand it and clashed with Gaara, which led to the escalation of the conflict.

then…

Sangrin happened to pass by.

Regardless of her identity as a Konoha ninja or her childhood friend, Karin couldn't stand idly by. She directly exchanged blows with Gaara, and the two were evenly matched!

"You're very funny."

Gaara raised his hand, manipulating the sand to gather it into a giant sand claw, grinning as he said, "Killing you would be very satisfying, and it would be very happy too..."

"Then let's give it a try!"

Karin adjusted her glasses, and Vajra chains slowly emerged from her back. The curse marks on her arms were also slowly activating, ready to enter curse mark mode at any moment.

Because this guy named Gaara... is very strong!

Just as the two red-haired little guys were about to clash, a voice stopped their conflict, or rather, tried to provoke a bigger conflict.

"Killing me would probably give me a greater sense of accomplishment, wouldn't it?"

Kagura Akihara stood beside Karin, looking at Gaara who was controlling the Sand Claws, a mocking smile playing on her lips: "Let me see who this is. Just because he's the Kazekage's son, he dares to cause trouble in Konoha. Has it been a long time since he's been beaten up?"

"..."

Gaara's expression suddenly turned ugly.

If I were to rank the psychological traumas of Gaara's childhood, his uncle Yashamaru, who assassinated him, would rank first, and Akihara Kagura, who repeatedly beat him and Shukaku, would definitely rank second...

"Akihara Kagura..."

Kankuro and Temari, who were standing next to Gaara, also recognized Akihara Kagura. They had never seen Akihara Kagura act violently, but they knew that he often beat up Shukaku.

"Hmm, let me see..."

"The Kazekage's three children are all causing trouble in Konoha..."

Kagura Akihara recognized Kankuro and Temari; he had seen them occasionally back in Sunagakure. "It was definitely too much of a waste to let Rasa live. He's still so careless in raising his children. It seems I really need to find an opportunity to kill your useless father..."

Third update!

Today's goal of 10,000 units has been achieved!

The Chunin Exams are finally about to begin!

(End of this chapter)