Konoha: This Uchiha is going a bit too far.

Chapter 78 Family Changes, Hikaru: You evil Uchiha brat!

"That child is really quite good."

Konoha, inside the Hokage's office.

After listening to Minato Namikaze's story, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a smile after a long while.

His words left Minato speechless, head bowed.

A while ago, it seemed like "that boy" was the one referring to the haori, but now it's become "that child"?

"Indeed, Hokage-sama, the haori has always been very nice."

Although he was inwardly complaining, he still spoke very seriously, and the haori really left a very deep impression on him.

What happened before can be set aside, but the shock he felt from this meeting alone was indescribable!

Upon closer examination, it seems that this is indeed the case, given the current situation.

The key problem is that everyone has already fallen into it and formed a stereotype.

At this time, being able to see the situation clearly is a sign of wisdom!

Minato Namikaze was also burning with passion at this moment; he had indeed always harbored a dream of becoming Hokage.

Moreover, this dream is not just his, but a shared dream between him and Kushina!

Now that he has this opportunity, how could he not want to give it his all?

Whether he succeeds or not is not important; at least it was an attempt by him to muster the courage to realize his dream!

Of course, he didn't intend to tell the Third Hokage about how Yuki had "given" him.

For Yuzhi to tell him this was already a kind of "favor" to him.

After all, the Third Hokage hasn't made a decision yet, and what he needs to do is make the Third Hokage 'see' him!

"Minato, what do you think of him?"

The third generation nodded, then suddenly asked a question.

Although the Uchiha outbreak attracted public attention, it greatly relieved the pressure on him and Orochimaru.

But right now, his biggest headache is still the Hokage issue, and Jiraiya is his primary target, but unfortunately, this guy has obviously sensed something.

Now he's always running around, and he's always sneaking into hot springs to spy on people. He seems to want his reputation ruined. This is clearly his attitude.

Tsunade, citing her "hemophobia" as the reason, simply left Konoha, the place where she lost her brother and lover, and went around to clear her mind.

For a time, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't find any suitable personnel.

In fact, he felt that he was the most suitable, but in the current situation, he was also the least suitable.

However, in a surprising turn of events, when he looked down, he suddenly saw Minato Namikaze.

Although Minato Namikaze is too young, it must be admitted that from any perspective, he is the most suitable candidate at present!

However, the third generation was still quite cautious. He didn't intend to reveal this matter, but instead planned to test the young man.

"I want to hear your own thoughts, without any limitations, speak freely."

"About the haori?"

Minato considered the question for a moment. Since the Third Hokage wanted to hear his thoughts, he naturally had to perform well.

"Lord Hokage, I've heard that there seem to be some misunderstandings between the Uchiha clan and the village, which has led to many conflicts..."

It's not a misunderstanding; they're mentally ill, which is why there's always been conflict...

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but mentally retort.

However, he did not interrupt Minato Namikaze, but nodded to signal him to continue.

"It is heartbreaking that such a major incident has occurred in the Uchiha clan, but it is also an opportunity to ease or even resolve the conflicts between them."

Minato Namikaze thought quickly while carefully considering his words.

"Haori is a very special young man. He is not only sharp-minded, intelligent and outstanding, but also has extraordinary personal charm."

His classmates all liked and trusted him; like Obito, he was a unique Uchiha.

Obito Uchiha.

Upon hearing this name, the Third Hokage pursed his lips; this brat was causing him far more trouble than he had ever imagined.

Furthermore, Obito Uchiha always seemed to emphasize that he was a member of the Uchiha clan, while Hagoromo did not.

However, he didn't say much. The man died as a hero, so it wasn't appropriate to criticize him further.

As for the haori, he is indeed extraordinary.

He has friends everywhere, and he has an incredible reputation among young people.

More importantly, he seemed to be an exceptionally trustworthy person in everyone's eyes!

This is something that not everyone can do. Trust is especially precious in the treacherous world of ninjas.

"So, Hokage-sama, I've actually been thinking about something."

Minato Namikaze's voice remained unchanged as he calmly explained his thoughts.

"Haori was so outstanding, and what he said about his own experiences was basically consistent with what I later learned."

Because of his excellence, he has entered the Uchiha clan council and is participating in the current clan development.

Therefore, Lord Hokage, I think that Hagoromo is very likely to become one of the most important members of the Uchiha clan.

Furthermore, I have always believed in the future hope of Hagoromo Konoha.

At this point, Minato Namikaze stopped, having fully expressed his thoughts.

Moreover, he didn't just express his own views on the haori in isolation, but rather combined them with the Uchiha clan, and even subtly incorporated the village's overall narrative.

He didn't know what the outcome would be, but at least he said what he truly believed in.

Is that so?

Upon hearing this, the Third Hokage fell into deep thought, realizing that Minato Namikaze indeed had a good impression of Hagoromo.

Moreover, based on his own investigation, he could also determine that what Yuri said to Minato was true.

Because the police department has indeed undergone changes, and Yuri's upbringing is indeed as he described.

This little guy was also chosen by Uchiha Setsuna because of his parents, and this only happened after he awakened his Sharingan.

What he himself was thinking was probably something Uchiha Setsuna didn't even consider back then; that extreme guy had a very strong desire for control.

Aside from the issue with the haori, the Third Hokage was quite satisfied with Minato's performance.

Although he's still a bit reserved, he's definitely able to look at these issues from a higher perspective now.

And these are qualities that a Hokage must possess!

"I heard he's going to participate in the Jonin Exams, is that right?"

Suddenly, Hiruzen Sarutobi changed the subject and asked a question.

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Minato nodded, then smiled.

"Furthermore, Yuri asked me to help one of his friends register for the Jonin Exams."

"His friend is probably not bad. Just write me a letter of recommendation later."

The third generation leader didn't take such a trivial matter to heart, and instead smiled and spoke.

"I think he could have performed well back then. He was a hero of Konoha. It's a bit unreasonable for him to still be a Chunin now."

"Once he becomes a Jonin, I want to meet him in person and properly express my gratitude for all the contributions he has made to Konoha."

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

Minato Namikaze immediately understood what the Third Hokage meant, and he nodded with a smile.

He knew that his words had been taken into consideration!

"Also, what do you think about being the examiner for this Jonin Exam?"

The Third Hokage spoke again, and these words immediately stirred Minato Namikaze's heart, causing his expression to turn serious.

"I won't let the Hokage down!"

The third generation leader smiled and nodded, quite looking forward to seeing what kind of performance this young man would deliver.

"I'll go down now, I'll prepare well."

"Go."

Watching Minato Namikaze's departing figure, the Third Hokage continued to ponder the matter of this young man becoming Hokage.

Just then, a member of the secret service suddenly appeared and handed over a scroll.

"What is it now?"

The Third Hokage's heart skipped a beat; there had been far too many strange and extreme things happening lately.

Although there were good and bad aspects, the extreme emotional fluctuations were really unbearable for him.

With his pipe hanging from the spool, he slowly unrolled the reel, and the next moment his expression suddenly changed!

"What? They're all dead?"

His expression was rather grim; the information revealed in the intelligence report filled him with a mixture of shock and anger.

Those people were all elites, how come they all died in the Land of Rain?

"Wait, are they all dead?"

Suddenly, the Third Generation's expression froze, then slowly calmed down, as if he had thought of something.

After a long while, he suppressed his emotions, put on a sad face, placed the scroll on the table, and finally sighed.

"Sigh, what a pity. How could we be so careless and let them all die?"

"Sir, these are some reports from within the family and the police department following the recent reforms."

In a meeting room of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Shin and Uchiha Shu sat obediently at the table.

However, both of them looked rather strange, because they had personally visited the Yui family before arriving here.

This visit also made them realize that Yuzhi's house seemed too simple and that the place where she lived was unusually remote.

Although they all knew that this young man, who had taken control of the family at such a young age through various extraordinary means, was born into a family that was not very fortunate.

But this kind of living environment seems a bit unreasonable, doesn't it?

"Moreover, he's not alone."

The two of them naturally noticed the presence of the light, which made them keep their heads down almost the entire time they were at the Yuri's house.

This scene was quite awkward.

They were all wondering whether they should help the actual person in charge of the family move to a different room.

"Thank you for your hard work."

Yuzhi didn't think too much about it; he picked up the report in his hand and began to read it.

Upon seeing the mark on his hand, he couldn't help but purse his lips.

Hikari is a very nice girl. Although she has some of the neurotic traits of the Uchiha clan, once you gain her approval, she will be truly devoted to you.

"He's just a little bit dim-witted."

The light technique is indeed terrifying, so terrifying that even Yuzhi is thinking about what kind of device she could create that could mark everyone.

"Then her technique becomes Infinite Tsukuyomi, and it can even directly extract everyone's chakra."

Extracting everyone's chakra and making it her own—isn't that Kaguya Otsutsuki?

Thinking of this, Yuzhi couldn't help but tremble a little. What kind of monster had he dug up?

When Hagoromo first thought that Hikari was going to destroy the ninja system as soon as she was dug up, she thought that Hikari was overestimating herself.

And now, the clown is actually myself.

"Fortunately, she doesn't have the means to spread the mark, and she doesn't seem very smart either."

Yuzhi pursed her lips and couldn't help but chuckle as she looked at the mark.

Guang marked him out of concern for him, but Guang seems to have forgotten one thing.

If they are far enough apart, and she has castrated most of the mark's abilities, retaining only the function of transmitting chakra.

"How does she know whether I'm in danger or not?"

Although she found it somewhat amusing, Hagoromo sincerely thanked Hikari.

This shows that she completely trusted and accepted herself before doing this, and it could even be said that she was telling him about her last ability.

"The painful things are over now, enjoy the future, and everything you lost will be made up for."

After glancing at the mark on her hand again, Yuzhi began to seriously read the report.

With Yuki reorganizing the clan council and redistributing power, the clan's situation has now basically stabilized.

Moreover, they are very clever; they have already spread the word that "the family will focus on the upbringing of all children, and all children of the appropriate age will receive uniform training and education."

The response was overwhelmingly positive, even though the clan meeting had not yet been held and no specific plan had been put forward.

But this was enough to excite all the lower-class tribesmen, who would otherwise never have had such an opportunity!

What excited them even more, and could even be described as unbelievable, was...

The clan decided that they would not need to consider the issue of strength, but could choose a few people who could represent their interests and have these people participate in the clan council!

This news truly shocked them all, but the next moment they were so excited they almost cried.

With this information, Yuzhi could foresee that they would be thinking, "Clan leader, elders, you deserved to die!"

Their stability meant that most of the family members had also settled down; they were the silent majority of the family.

However, some things happened that left Yuzhi both amused and exasperated.

That is, all the people at the bottom of the family came to him, hoping that he would act as their representative.

"Do the people in this world possess some special skill that allows them to pinpoint the most crucial person in a search?"

This was naturally impossible, and in the end, it was Uchiha Shin and the others who spoke up—Haori was one of the most important members of the clan, which stopped them from continuing to look for Haori.

Now there are more smiles within the family, and the once lifeless family seems to have come alive again.

The children were all working hard in secret, hoping to make a good impression on the ninja who would teach them in the future.

The adults, on the other hand, were discussing who was more suitable, while also sharing their own ideas, needs, and areas for improvement.

The qualified candidates are constantly learning and thinking about how to do these things well, because they have also received the news.

"If you can't do it right, get out. Someone else can always replace you."

Nobody wants to be that unlucky guy.

"It seems the clan association has changed quite a bit; look how much more energetic it is now!"

Yuzhi smiled and said to the two of them, and the two nodded in response.

The two of them were also somewhat emotional, realizing that their obedience was not truly out of loyalty to the haori.

After all, they are people who have worked hard for many years to achieve success, so they are bound to feel some pride.

But they would definitely listen to Yuzhi. Even though they were terrified by Yuzhi's behavior, he never stingy with cakes and never restricted their thoughts.

Putting themselves in their shoes, they certainly couldn't do that if they were in that position.

Moreover, it was precisely because of the family's future that Yuzhi made them obedient.

They are now seeing some results, even if it's just the beginning, but that's something to be happy about.

"However, Lady Hagoromo, while the family is starting to get back on track, the situation in the police department is..."

Seeing that Yuzhi was in a good mood, Uchiha Shin thought for a moment and then whispered a reminder.

"The reforms weren't a good thing, so Hugh and I made some decisions."

"Oh?"

Yuri was well aware of the changes to the police department, as these were sweeping reforms.

This would naturally infringe upon the interests of many people currently working in the police department, and he was well aware of that.

However, he was more curious about what Uchiha Shin and Uchiha Hugh had done.

But when he looked closely, he immediately understood what the two people meant.

Just as he expected, the people who opposed it this time were naturally the original members of the police department and the squad leaders.

The Nara clan has already arrived, and the reforms within the police department clearly aim to recruit even more outsiders.

They also changed many rules, which made them extremely dissatisfied.

Some even claimed that they only followed the policies of Chief Fugaku, and that he was the only sun in the police department!

"Ha, so there can't be two suns in the sky, huh?"

Yuzhi raised an eyebrow at this point, but after reading on, he nodded.

Neither Uchiha Shin nor Uchiha Xiu tolerated these people.

Without saying a word, they drove all the troublemakers away, and those who caused the most trouble were imprisoned on the spot.

It's clear that these two guys really hate them, since they're now working in the police department and they're responsible for these things.

The policy of using haori (traditional Chinese clothing) gave everyone an opportunity, resulting in everyone needing to roll it up.

Problems within his area of responsibility can seriously damage his reputation.

If you don't perform well, you're out and handed over to someone else. This is basically the consensus in the family, so they took drastic measures!

"Well done." Yuzhi nodded directly. "But what are your plans for the vacant positions?"

"After discussion, we decided to start by searching within the family."

Uchiha Shin and Uchiha Xiu exchanged a glance, and finally it was Uchiha Shin, the 'remnant of the hawks,' who spoke.

"My lord, there are many clansmen in the family who have similar backgrounds to you, who have been on the battlefield and returned. I plan to choose them to fill the vacancies."

"They are mostly mission ninjas now. Although they have never been to the police department, this is also their advantage."

Uchiha Xiu, this "remnant of the dove faction," also spoke up.

"They can adapt to new systems more quickly, and their battlefield experience makes them more obedient."

"Then do as you say. Give full play to your initiative in many things, and you can actually do very well."

Yuzhi nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this. This was why he didn't need these people to simply fear him and thus lack their own thoughts.

Doing things numbly can only guarantee that things will be okay, but it won't make any attempts to change anything, and in the end, it's Yuzhi herself who suffers.

Yuzhi is very satisfied with their handling of the police department's situation, and this is just the beginning. As long as it is well controlled, things will only get better in the future!

"Lady Hagoromo, there is actually another matter that we are quite puzzled about as well."

Having finished discussing the important matters, the three chatted briefly before Uchiha Shin hesitated for a moment before asking a question.

"Oh, what is it?"

Yuzhi was about to leave, but stopped when he heard this.

"Lord Hagoromo, those troublemakers in the police department belong to the former clan head, Fugaku Uchiha."

Uchiha Xiu then spoke up, looking at Yuki with some hesitation.

"The reason they dare to do this is largely because they still have hope, and therefore they do not submit to us."

So, should we give up on their hopes?

Upon hearing their words, Yuzhi instantly knew what they were thinking, which made him look at them with a strange expression.

Ninjas have many methods, and creating an accident is even easier, especially for the Uchiha who possess the Sharingan.

Forging a suicide note by imitating a handwriting sample is incredibly easy. Afterwards, whether some people commit suicide by drowning or hanging themselves, it has nothing to do with them.

But Yu Zhi shook his head in the end, and said with a smile, "What they think is their business. Family members shouldn't be involved. As long as they don't cause trouble, we'll all be fine."

In fact, Yuzhi knew very well that purging the remnants of the previous dynasty was the most important thing to do.

Take Uchiha Setsuna for example. He was defined by Hagoromo as a remnant of the previous dynasty, so he naturally attacked him with heavy blows.

However, some remnants of the previous dynasty, while remaining, also carry a symbolic meaning.

Although he explained to Hikaru his concerns about "the clan being excluded," it was true that Hagoromo would not allow the Uchiha to be excluded from everyone.

But is it okay to "choose suicide due to excessive grief"?

But while killing might feel good in the moment, your habit of killing entire families at the drop of a hat will leave those who were originally your enemies but are now following you with constant worry and fear.

Furthermore, they would attach a negative label to the haori, keeping them would only demonstrate that they were magnanimous about the past.

They also emphasized that as long as family members don't commit crimes, they won't be implicated, and such a good reputation can greatly boost morale.

Of course, most importantly, Yuzhi was afraid that if someone died, her reward would suddenly be interrupted.

After all, the mission details are "I will support your wife," so it wouldn't be good if the reward was confiscated halfway through—

"The family has changed so much; Haori-senpai is truly changing everything."

Shisui was strolling around the clan alone, a smile already on his face.

Not long ago, a great fire within the clan changed the fate of many people, including Shisui.

The death of Uchiha Hisanoshin brought about a huge change in his life.

After all, he had been living with this elder before, and now that the elder was dead, Shisui had to rely on himself for everything.

Fortunately, Zhi Shui had also been on the battlefield, so he wasn't worried about these minor matters. He focused more on his clan.

On the day he was fighting the fire, he made a decision to see Yuzhi, so he went into the forest and overheard everything Yuzhi had to say!

"The family is divided, and the patriarch is indulging in it, so should we change this family now...?"

Shisui murmured to himself, though he was very reluctant to say these words, he also felt that they might be true.

Fortunately, he saw that some people chose to fight with Yuzhi because of these words, but most people stood still and thought about it.

He knew that many people probably thought the same thing as him, but they dared not speak out because they followed the elders!

This put his mind at ease a little.

"Furthermore, Senior Hagoromo does indeed have those eyes..."

Shisui still remembers the scene where the haori was back to the moonlight, its scarlet eyes reflecting the eerie patterns. That scene is truly etched in his memory.

He has now determined that the fire is definitely related to the haori.

But in the end, he didn't choose to do anything; instead, he left quietly.

He did not fully approve of the haori; he decided to observe it with caution and skepticism for the time being.

Because Yuzhi had told him not to trust anyone easily, but to think and observe more for himself.

Therefore, he remained silent, waiting and observing everything within the family.

He originally thought that it would probably take six months or even longer for things to change.

Because Elder Jiuxin had told him that any decision made by the family would have far-reaching consequences, and that everything needed to be carefully considered.

But he never expected that in less than a month, things would really change within the family!

Originally, the family hierarchy was very strict, and everyone just did what they were supposed to do.

And those who are defined as having no talent, their voices are even less heard.

However, although the hierarchy remains strict, the people within the clan have clearly become more active.

Many things began to fall into place, and many people began to work seriously. The family, which had been somewhat chaotic, would soon return to peace.

In particular, the family took the lead in introducing two plans, which clearly showed that they wanted to change the status quo and listen to everyone's voices.

Especially those people who were previously ignored and uncared for!

This also gave the originally lifeless family a different kind of vitality.

"We're all family. Even if there are differences in talent, we all share the same bloodline..."

Shisui murmured, expressing his personal views on the changes in his family, which made him happy.

Although he still feels pain in his heart because of the elder's misfortune, he naturally hopes that his family will become better after giving birth to him.

"Wait a minute, could it be that these changes were so easy because all the elders have passed away?"

For some reason, this thought suddenly popped into Shisui's mind, making him feel particularly strange.

After a long while, he gently shook his head; he had made a decision in his heart.

Everyone is working hard now, and he also wants to do something for the family. He also wants to see Yuu again, and it would be even better if they could chat again.

"I remember, it seems that Haori-senpai was also going to participate in the Jonin Exams."

Shisui silently made up his mind; he already had a plan.

Looking at the smiles on the faces of the people around me, and listening to the children training hard in the distance, along with their laughter and joy, I felt a sense of peace.

At that moment, he truly felt that the fire that night was more like a rebirth for his family.

"What kind of monster is that?!"

Within the Land of Fire, the torrential rain that had been pouring down from the sky had ceased.

But Danzo's heart seemed to still be drenched by cold rain, and his eyes now appeared exceptionally silent.

He still remembers how that roaring monster destroyed his carefully crafted roots.

In just a few breaths, everyone stopped moving, and everyone died so inexplicably!

"What kind of eyes are those? How could there be such a monster in the Land of Rain? Hanzo, you old scoundrel, you've caused so much harm!"

He now regrets his decision to seek out Hanzo; that damned guy caused the destruction of his entire Root organization.

Without the Root, he lost his most important power, which made him completely unqualified to challenge Hiruzen Sarutobi.

With such a major accident this time, the cooperation between Konoha and Amegakure has basically fallen apart, because who knows if Hanzo is still alive.

It can be said that he lost completely this time. Before he could rebuild his roots, he had nothing left!

The thought of this caused him immense pain.

He essentially extinguished his own Naruto dream, and he really wants to slap himself hard right now.

"By now, Hiruzen should have received the news."

Although he tried his best to hide it, he knew all too well that such things could not be hidden at all.

He didn't know what expression his old friend had, and what he was most worried about now was that his old friend would prevent him from rebuilding the roots!

"No, we have to think of another way; we absolutely cannot just sit here and wait to die."

The roots must be rebuilt, and he doesn't want to give up now. He needs to find a suitable plan to ensure his position in Konoha.

"Oh, right, Orochimaru!"

Suddenly, Danzo thought of Orochimaru. Although he had tricked Orochimaru badly, he had all of Orochimaru's "tainted evidence".

More importantly, he also possesses the 'materials' that Orochimaru desires, making a renewed collaboration between him and Orochimaru not impossible!

"Immediately cease the propaganda offensive against Orochimaru, immediately!"

Danzo hysterically roared at Ryoma Aburame beside him. Of all the members of Root who had survived this trip to the Land of Rain, only Ryoma Aburame was still alive.

"This is Lord Danzo."

When Aburame Ryoma heard this command, he couldn't hold back for a moment, but Danzo was the only sun in his heart.

Whatever Danzo's request was, he would carry it out.

In fact, Danzo also knew that Orochimaru was now past his prime, and that he was the culprit who caused Orochimaru to become like this!

But as long as there is even the slightest possibility, he will try. He is absolutely unwilling to accept that he will never be able to reach the position of Hokage in his entire life.

"Although Orochimaru's reputation has hit rock bottom, as long as I support him, there is still room for maneuver. After all, he is Hiruzen's most beloved disciple."

Danzo thought coldly to himself, and in Konoha, he really couldn't think of anyone else who could compete with Orochimaru.

"Unless Hiruzen doesn't intend to step down and continues to hold onto the Hokage position!"

The thought of this possibility filled him with even more hatred. He regretted not spreading the news about Orochimaru earlier.

At least that way, he wouldn't have ended up in such a predicament.

Time flies, and news within Konoha has changed one after another during this period.

First, Orochimaru's human experiments became widely known, and then he attacked the Uchiha ninja, causing them to disappear.

Before everyone could even process this whole mess, it suddenly became "Uchiha clan feud, clan leader dies suddenly."

Then came the news that Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin, was caught spying in a bathhouse. These stories were truly fascinating.

Few people noticed that Orochimaru's comments had begun to fade away, and few people even mentioned them anymore.

It may fade away, but no one can truly forget this, because Orochimaru was a rising star and a potential candidate for Hokage!

However, these things have nothing to do with Yuzhi. Right now, he is preparing for the Jonin Exams with Kakashi, Guy, and others.

"Actually, the Jonin Exam isn't that difficult. I think if you take it seriously, you'll definitely pass."

Kakashi was full of confidence in the Hagoromo, having witnessed its formidable power on the battlefield.

"I also think there's nothing wrong with the haori."

Kai and Aoba nodded in agreement. As longtime teammates, they knew Yuzhi's strength all too well.

"Everything requires caution; it's never that easy."

Asuma imitated Genma Shiranui by hanging a senbon needle, then mysteriously whispered something.

"I heard some news from the old man. It is said that there are more than two hundred Chunin participating in the assessment."

However, the number of Jonin and Special Jonin positions is limited, seemingly only around ten.

Aren't you afraid of getting scolded?

Yuri looked at this "rebellious Sarutobi" with amusement; this guy really dared to say anything.

However, Yuzhi appeared relaxed, while the others became somewhat uneasy upon hearing the news.

With over two hundred people competing for only about ten spots, the competition is truly fierce.

"I'm not afraid at all. It doesn't matter whether I pass the exam or not. I won't be the one who's embarrassed. People will just say that the old man didn't teach me properly."

Asuma said nonchalantly, seemingly determined to make the "rebellious son" business even more successful.

"It seems I have no hope this time."

Hearing this, Gekko Hayate, who was a year or two younger than them, couldn't help but sigh.

Not only him, but the others were also in low spirits.

"You'd better say less," Kakashi said helplessly to Asuma. "You're going to destroy their confidence."

"Okay, but there's more news this time: the examiner is your teacher."

Asma verbally agreed, but he couldn't help but speak up; this guy seemed to be getting more and more rebellious.

"Minato-senpai?"

Yuri was also taken aback when she heard the news. It was really unexpected that Minato Namikaze would be the chief examiner.

This shows that the Third Hokage seems to be starting to trust Minato more.

Otherwise, this kind of thing should have been left to Orochimaru.

"Ying, how are your preparations going this time?"

As Haori pondered, Rin suddenly smiled and asked Hikari a question.

"I heard you're also participating in this assessment?"

"Yes, we definitely need to participate."

Guang nodded. She had a good impression of Lin, who was full of kindness, and said with a smile.

"As for the preparations, I think there shouldn't be any problems."

It would be a miracle if she had a problem.

Hearing the conversation between the two, Yuzhi couldn't help but think to herself, "What do you mean?"

However, he naturally wouldn't say anything more; it was certainly a good thing that he could start communicating with others.

He had said he would let this unfortunate girl enjoy a normal life.

"Although things haven't been very normal for them along the way."

She shook her head and stopped thinking about these things. As an Uchiha, it would be strange if her life were too normal.

As for the Jonin Exams, they were really just going through the motions for them.

After all, even three tomoe are more than enough to deal with elite Jonin!

He's currently thinking more about the White Zetsu cell fusion, and Shin Uchiha and the others have already brought him the sterile equipment he needed.

Although these things are somewhat wasteful for him, at least they can ensure the stability and safety of the experiment, which is the most important thing.

It would be too pretentious to choose not to use it when there are conditions available; he's not in an extreme situation like Obito.

He didn't have any rejection reaction, nor did he die from the infection; it was truly a blessing from God.

"Furthermore, neither I nor Guang are well-suited to directly integrating those cells into our bodies."

Yuri had already used "Kami Tensei" to conduct a simulation, and he found that using too much would easily turn them into "Uchiha Tree People".

This turn of events puzzled Yuzhi, but upon reflection, he seemed to understand why he was different from Obito.

Obito had Madara and White Zetsu watching over him at the time, so they could naturally ensure that nothing would go wrong with him.

Moreover, Yuzhi recalled that the White Zetsu arm here seemed to be quite unusual, because Obito was wearing a White Zetsu with a whirlpool face at the time!

"So, this is actually a White Zetsu with a vortex face who can use Wood Release and has even greater strength and abilities?"

Having figured this out, Yuzhi was at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.

The vortex-faced body is definitely stronger than other White Zetsu, which is naturally something to be happy about.

The problem is that this guy is in such good physical condition that Yuri now has to do more preparation and simulations.

Although his mind was filled with questions about the White Zetsu experiments, he still smiled and trained with everyone present.

It wasn't until dusk that the group finally smiled and prepared to leave.

"Haori, you have to do your best!"

As they parted, Rin whispered to Haori.

"I'll give you a gift when you become a Jonin."

Another gift?

Yuzhi glanced at the mark on his wrist, but quickly nodded.

"Thank you very much, I'm really looking forward to your gift."

"Ying, I'll also prepare a gift. You all have to do your best."

Seeing Yuzhi's smile, Lin quickly turned to Ying beside her and said something, then immediately turned and ran away into the distance.

As Haori and Hikaru watched the girl wave goodbye as she left, they both felt that the environment was very relaxing.

"Does she like you?"

However, after Lin's figure disappeared into the distance, Guang suddenly asked in a low voice.

"Um?"

Yuzhi blinked. Of course, he knew some of Rin's thoughts, but he didn't have too many ideas at the moment.

He was only thirteen or fourteen years old, and Rin was the same age. In the ninja world, this didn't seem like a big deal, but Yuzhi still thought it was alright.

They haven't even fully developed yet, what's there to think about?

"This is too early for me."

"Really?" Hikaru looked at the haori with a puzzled expression.

"Um."

Yuzhi nodded, and to avoid being asked the question again, he simply said something casually.

"Actually, I prefer people older than me."

That's when they're fully developed!

"Older than you?"

However, Guang was stunned when he heard these words, and then his expression changed drastically.

"You wicked Uchiha brat!"

After saying that, Hikaru turned and walked away quickly, leaving Haori looking completely bewildered.

"ha?"