XX-level Hokage

"What, you think you're so great just because of this little skill? Let me give you a heads-up: with your current abilities, no matter how much you pester me, it's useless. You'd better go home before you get hurt," Sasuke said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Boruto instantly formed hand seals, creating two clones that rushed towards Sasuke. "Attack!"

Two clones and eleven main bodies—the three attacked together, but were quickly defeated by Sasuke, who also subdued Boruto's main body. "So strong," Boruto remarked.

"Feeling better now? Do you know your own limitations?" With that, Sasuke released Boruto.

"That's amazing! Just as the rumors said, Mr. Sasuke, you used to be Dad's rival, right?" Boruto said excitedly. Sasuke seemed to remember something and nodded slightly.

"Um, please take me as your apprentice," Boruto said earnestly. "Take you as my apprentice?" Sasuke was surprised that Boruto would suddenly say that.

"Please, I must get revenge on my father no matter what," Boruto said, bowing his head. "Why do you insist on going against your father?" Sasuke asked.

"He only sent a shadow clone home for my sister's birthday. It's one thing for my birthday, but he did the same for Himawari's birthday. He broke an important agreement between men, and it's unforgivable," Boruto said seriously.

"Being Hokage is a heavy responsibility, filled with many hardships," Sasuke explained.

"I've had enough of that suffering. Besides, even after I became a genin, he still treated me like a child and didn't take me seriously," Boruto said somewhat dejectedly. Sasuke's gaze fell on Boruto's clothes, and he muttered to himself, "I see, Zanpakuto."

As Boruto appeared, images of Naruto as a child began to surface. "Do you know the Rasengan?" Sasuke asked.

"Rasengan?" Boruto shook his head. He remembered Konohamaru mentioning it, but he hadn't heard it.

"You want to get revenge on Naruto, right? Well, at this stage, you can't be so clueless as to not even know this. If you can't do it, then forget about becoming his apprentice." Sasuke finished speaking and turned to leave.

"Wait, it's just a simple move. If I can do it, you'll take me as your apprentice, right, Mr. Sasuke?" Boruto stopped Sasuke and said. Sasuke didn't speak.

"That's easy, I'll go learn it and show you right now," Boruto said. Then he ran off.

After Boruto left, Sasuke looked to the side and said, "Come out." A moment later, Mashiro walked over.

Chapter 234: Chunin Exams (Part 1)

“I noticed Boruto had secretly left, and I was worried something might have happened, so I followed him,” Mashiro said softly. “Go back if there’s nothing else, be careful not to have any accidents,” Sasuke said, giving Mashiro a deep look. Mashiro nodded to Sasuke, then turned and left.

"What choice will you make?" Sasuke muttered to himself, watching Shinji's departing figure.

Because of his past as a traitor, Sasuke has a high tolerance for dangerous factors. He can see that Mashiro is unusual, but most of the characters also have their own secrets. The key is to make the final choice.

Meanwhile, Boruto, who had left, did not go home, but instead went to the Sarutobi clan's territory.

"Brother, Konohamaru-nii!" Boruto called out from outside Konohamaru's room. "What are you doing here all of a sudden?" Konohamaru pushed open the door and said slowly, his eyes still heavy with sleep.

"Teach me your Rasengan right now! I want to learn this technique immediately!" Boruto said urgently.

"So, you're planning to prepare a killer move for the Chunin Exams to surprise the Seventh Hokage, right? You're finally starting to look like a ninja." Hearing Boruto's words, Konohamaru instantly snapped out of his daze and said with great satisfaction.

"Well, I guess so," Boruto said, scratching his head.

"I can't believe I'm being able to teach this technique to my students as their teacher! Fourth Hokage, Seventh Hokage, I will definitely fulfill this important task!" Konohamaru said excitedly, clenching his fist.

So the next day, Konohamaru officially began teaching Boruto how to use the Rasengan.

After three rounds of relentless training, Boruto finally mastered the Rasengan. Because of his chakra reserves, he unintentionally mixed a trace of lightning chakra into the Rasengan, causing it to change.

Boruto then found Sasuke and showed him the Rasengan he had learned.

Looking at the Rasengan in Boruto's hand, Sasuke said, "It's so small, it hardly qualifies as a Rasengan, but we should keep our word."

Before Sasuke could finish speaking, Boruto angrily threw the Rasengan in his hand, yelling, "Damn it!"

The Rasengan flew a distance and then vanished into thin air. Boruto, seeing this, was extremely disappointed and turned to run away.

"You're still so strict, Dad. You don't understand Boruto, so I want to say this first: his personality isn't actually like that. It's already a miracle that he's managed to do this much," Sarada said as she approached Boruto after he left.

"He was too impatient. I didn't say no; I was originally planning to take him as my apprentice," Sasuke said calmly. Sarada, upon hearing this, excitedly ran over.

Sasuke turned around and saw a spiral-shaped hole in a tree nearby. Boruto, who had run out, encountered Katasuke.

At this point, Katasuke's personality became somewhat strange. After hearing about Boruto's experiences, he took Boruto to the Scientific Ninja Tool Research Institute and then handed over the scientific ninja tool he had developed to Boruto.

Under Katasuke's influence, Boruto accepted the scientific ninja tool that was handed to him.

The next day, Boruto found Sasuke again. "Rasengan!"

Boruto used the scientific ninja tool bracers and unleashed the Rasengan. "How was that?" Boruto asked happily.

Sasuke glanced at it and instantly noticed the scientific ninja tool that Boruto had hidden in his sleeve, but he didn't expose it. Instead, he once again superimposed Boruto on Naruto when he was a child.

"You've improved so much in just one day?" Sasuke asked softly. "My talent is different from my dad's," Boruto said proudly.

“Indeed, you and Naruto are different, though I don’t want to think that way either,” Sasuke said meaningfully. “So, what’s the matter? Can you take me as your apprentice?” Boruto asked anxiously.

"Alright, I'll take you as my apprentice." Sasuke turned his back and said softly. "That's great!" Boruto instantly became excited.

So Sasuke began training Boruto in preparation for the Chunin Exams, which would involve passing two rounds. The other lower-ranking members participating in the Chunin Exams did the same.

Those who had the means found their parents to provide special training. For example, Inojin and Ino, Chocho and Choji.

Those without the necessary conditions continue training with their assigned instructors.

For example, Class 40 led by Ibiki Morino, and Class 15 led by Hanabi Muka. "Again."

Wasabi Izuno attacked Mashiro again, but was easily defeated once more.

"Wasagi, don't bother trying anymore, the gap is too big." Hiromi helped Izuno Wasagi up and said with some helplessness. Under Hanabi's "tutelage", Mashiro quickly mastered the Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms.

This amazed Hanabi at Mashiro's talent, and she decided to conduct a practical exercise, having Sumire, Wasabi Izuno, and Rui Suzume fight against Mashiro at the same time.

They thought it would be an evenly matched contest, but unexpectedly, in just one exchange, Suzuno Rui was defeated by Mashiro, Izuno Wasabi's cat demon transformation was instantly broken, and even Lan Sumire was powerless to fight back.

I should have known this was even before Mashiro used acupressure.

Hanabi felt a severe sense of frustration. Her disciple, whom she had only been teaching for a little over ten days, easily defeated the disciple she had been teaching for more than a year. Her feelings were incredibly complicated.

"It seems that Mashiro will have no problem with the Chunin Exams this time. You should spend more time with Mashiro these next few days. After all, the other four ninja villages will also be participating in the Chunin Exams, and there's a good chance that some powerful genin will emerge. Practice in real combat so that you'll be ready to fight," said Hikaru.

She was still quite worried about her three disciples. "Alright, let's try again."

On an unknown planet, amidst the ruins beside a volcano. "Is this not going to work either?" Momoshiki said.

“It seems so. None of Kaguya’s scrolls can be deciphered,” Kinshiki replied, a yellow scroll disappearing from his hand. At that moment, Pushiki’s voice came over.

"Momoshiki-senpai, what are you still doing here?" Pu Shiki appeared behind Momoshiki and said. "Have you found out where the Chakra Fruit is?" Momoshiki asked.

"It's been so long since we last met, and you're bringing this up right away?" Pu Shi sighed. Momo Shi instantly activated her Byakugan and turned to look at Pu Shi.

“Alright, of course I investigated,” Momoshiki said. Immediately, a spatial rift opened, revealing Earth. “Is that the area Kaguya used to be in charge of? Let’s go collect the chakra.” Looking at Earth, Momoshiki spoke. With that, Momoshiki led Kinshiki into the rift.

“Wait a minute, are they leaving already? I said…” Pu shouted.

But Momoshiki and Kinshiki ignored him completely, as if they hadn't heard him.

"Momoshiki is still so cold." After Momoshiki and Kinshiki left, Pu Shiki muttered to himself. Through a spatial rift, Momoshiki and Kinshiki instantly arrived above Earth.

"Did the Divine Tree's chakra disperse and turn into nine demons?" Momoshiki asked.

“Yes, the people here call them Tailed Beasts, and the person who merges the Tailed Beasts into their body is called a Jinchuriki,” Kamashiki replied as he arrived. “That means the chakra is all in the Jinchuriki,” Kinshiki said coldly.

"Yes, and for some reason, the Jinchuriki's chakra has become extremely large, allowing demons to reside within them, thus increasing their chakra. The things the people here do are quite interesting," Pu Shi said with a smile.

“Currently, there are two Jinchūriki: Killer Bee with the Eight-Tails and Naruto with the Nine-Tails,” Pu Shi continued.

"I see. I can indeed sense an immense amount of chakra that doesn't belong to a lower-level being." Momoshiki suddenly laughed and said. Land of Lightning.

Momoshiki and Kinshiki found a place for Killer Bee to train.

"Is this the so-called Jinchuriki?" Kinshiki asked, looking at Killer Bee.

"His chakra is indeed incredibly powerful. This guy seems to have extraordinary strength, just like that guy with the Rinnegan," Momoshiki said. "I am indeed a Jinchūriki. I am worth a hundred men. Killer Bee possessed by the Eight-Tails, that's me, yay!" Killer Bee started rapping. Then, the battle was about to begin.

Killer Bee was instantly defeated by the Supreme Emperor.

But in the midst of danger, Killer Bee once again used the tail-severing technique to survive. Momoshiki, unaware, absorbed the remaining Eight-Tails chakra. They then turned their attention to Naruto.

With the start of the Chunin Exams, ninjas from other villages began to gather in Konoha.

Chapter 235: Chunin Exams (Part 2)

Gaara and Kankuro are seeing off Shinki, Yoto, and Araya, who are from their village and are going to Konoha to participate in the Chunin Exams.

Shinki is Gaara's adopted son. He possesses the same bloodline limit as the Third Kazekage: Magnet Release: Iron Sand. He can also manipulate zombies. He has a calm and collected personality and is very good at analysis.

Yotsuchi excels at using her hair to launch long-range ultrasonic wind-style ninjutsu attacks, and has extremely sensitive hearing.

Arago is Kankuro's disciple and a new generation of master in Sunagakure. He is skilled in using the Long Wind Sword, which can be sheathed to form a spear to kill enemies. He is very calm in battle, but also quite naive and often lacks confidence.

The three of them were the three best genin in the Sand Village.

"The Chunin Exams are just around the corner, are you confident?" Kankuro asked. "Yes," said Arago, who was wearing a mask.

"The three of us will not disgrace our father's name and will surely claim victory," Shinki said earnestly, looking at Gaara.

“Don’t force yourself, Shinki. What you should be most concerned about isn’t me, but the other villages where you haven’t met your opponents yet,” Gaara said. “The other villages are no problem,” Shinki said calmly.

"Alright then, you guys, get in the Thunder Chariot and get some rest," Gaara said. "Yes, sir!" ×3

The three of them boarded the Thunder Train one by one. (Thunder Train ~ High-Speed ​​Rail)

"I'll leave those three to you. I'll depart immediately after I finish my official duties and arrive in Konoha around the time the second exam begins," Gaara said to Kankuro.

“Yes, I understand. When we get there, I'll go find Tehan first.” Kankuro nodded, then stepped onto the Thunder Chariot. “Gaara!”

Just then, a shout echoed in Gaara's mind. "That voice, is it Shukaku?" Gaara asked.

"It's been a long time. I didn't expect you to come looking for me." In the spiritual world, Gaara said to Shukaku, who had suddenly appeared.

"Haha, that means the situation is serious. My connection with the Eight-Tails was suddenly cut off, something must have happened," Shukaku said. "Was it only the Eight-Tails that lost contact?" Gaara asked.

“Yes, it’s connected to Naruto and the others. I have a bad feeling about this,” Shukaku nodded. “Is that so?” Gaara’s expression also turned serious upon hearing this.

"In short, I've told you the situation. The rest is up to you," Shukaku said.

“Thank you, my friend,” Gaara said with a smile. “Hehe,” Shukaku chuckled and disappeared.

Gaara left the spiritual world and looked at the moon, feeling that something bad was about to happen. Today, the Chunin Exams officially began.

Early in the morning, Sarada and Mitsuki arrived at the Uzumaki residence to find Boruto. Upon seeing Sarada and Mitsuki, Boruto quickly finished his breakfast. "Mashiro, want to come along?" Boruto asked Mashiro with a smile.

"You guys go ahead, I have an appointment with Lan Jin," Mashiro said, gently shaking her head.

"Alright, we'll be rivals in the Chunin Exams. Don't worry, I'll go easy on you." With that, Boruto laughed and ran off. Soon after, Lan Jin arrived at the Uzumaki residence.

"Mashiro, Hiromi is here to see you," Hinata said.

Hearing this, Mashiro finished cleaning up the dishes, then pinched Himawari's cheek and said, "Himawari, I'm leaving."

"Yes, yes, Xiaokui and Mom will be there to cheer you and your brother on!" Himawari said excitedly. With a smile, Mashiro got up and left.