Saving the Uchiha clan starts with becoming the clan leader.

The chicken soup that used to be so effective seems to lack flavor this time?

"But the Chunin Exams are about to start. What if they don't come back and miss it?" Sakura asked.

"The Chunin Exams?"

Kakashi was stunned.

"Where did you hear that the Chunin Exams are about to begin?" There is actually no fixed rule for holding the Chunin Exams. The rule of holding them twice a year was established during the reign of the Third Hokage. Moreover, the rules of the Chunin Exams were frequently changed during the Third Hokage's reign due to wars and other unforeseen events.

Later, during the time of the Fifth Hokage, the Chunin Exams became much more arbitrary. Sometimes they were held once a year, sometimes three or four times, and at most five times. Of course, the Chunin Exams that year were entirely village-level assessments, and even smaller ninja villages were not invited to participate.

It's important to understand that the Chunin Exams are not just a simple test to select qualified Chunin; they are also an important occasion for each ninja village to demonstrate its strength to its allies. Performance in the Chunin Exams can even directly affect the village's commission orders.

and so,

This isn't something that can be done just by saying you'll hold it.

Now that the Sixth Hokage has taken office,

The Chunin Exams have never been held before.

So far, there has been no news of the Chunin Exams. According to what he learned from secret sources, there has been a lot of discussion among the village's genin about when the Hokage would hold the Chunin Exams, but unfortunately, there has been no news of it.

To this day,

His student, Haruno Sakura, brought him new news.

"Kakashi-sensei, you don't know?"

Sakura was also taken aback.

"I have no idea."

Kakashi was a little hurt, wondering if there was something wrong with his intelligence channels. How come he hadn't heard a single word about something so important? Was it really because he'd been hospitalized for so long? Damn it! How could he possibly convince Dr. Nonou, the pharmacist, to let him be discharged sooner?

"Seriously, Sakura, where did you hear that from? You weren't tricked, were you?"

After self-doubt

Kakashi began to doubt the veracity of the girl's information again.

My own intelligence channels... honestly, I haven't found anything wrong! Maybe Sakura was fooled? There are always people who like to brag, and they brag so vividly that many people believe it.

"Probably not, I heard it from Teng Hua."

Sakura hesitated before answering, "Fujika said he overheard it from his brother. He said that the Hokage is planning to invite all the ninja villages in the ninja world to participate in this Chunin Exam, and to hold an unprecedented, super-large-scale Chunin Exam."

"..."

Kakashi had used his luck, so there was nothing more to say.

Fujika... He was certainly familiar with this name. Uchiha Fujika, the Hokage's younger sister, a prodigy who had been the most outstanding student in the Ninja Academy in recent years. Since the news came from her... it might not be a lie after all.

"I haven't received any notification about this yet. Even if it's true, it won't happen immediately. Besides, according to you, inviting all the ninja villages in the ninja world to participate in the Chunin Exams... the preparations alone will take a long time, and it might not be ready by the end of this year."

It's already autumn, and winter will be here in the blink of an eye.

Three or two dragging.

It's very likely that this will be postponed until next year.

"Is that right?"

Sakura was stunned for a moment.

Although the girl was clever, she had no experience with the Chunin Exams and was completely unaware of the intricacies involved. She thought the Chunin Exams would be held soon, which was partly due to Fujika's way of speaking; her impatient attitude unconsciously influenced Sakura.

Furthermore, Sakura herself is also looking forward to the Chunin Exams.

Unlike the Sakura Haruno in the original timeline, who initially only cried while clinging to Naruto's clothes and could only cut off her own hair when faced with danger,

Sakura is full of confidence now.

recent,

Having gained some insights into puppetry and medical ninjutsu, and even receiving a human puppet as a gift from the Hokage for her progress in puppetry, she longed to find an opponent to test her improvement. However, Kakashi-sensei was hospitalized, and even if she weren't, sparring with him would be a one-sided beating, which wouldn't be very interesting.

In contrast,

She was even more looking forward to sparring and competing with the other genin.

I really don't want to miss something as interesting as the Chunin Exams.

"Oh no, I've already told Bubble Teacher... Could it be that I've misled the Mist Ninja? What if the Mist Ninja sends genin to Konoha?"

Sakura was momentarily flustered.

"Sakura... You actually told that envoy from Kirigakure about this?" Kakashi felt his head throbbing again. He knew that Sakura had studied with that envoy from Kirigakure, and the Hokage seemed to have a record of it, saying there was nothing to worry about. But... wasn't that person's approach to Sakura just to gather information?

but,

It shouldn't be that bad.

Ultimately, this isn't exactly top-secret information.

Kakashi shook his head, clearing those chaotic thoughts from his mind, and said gently, "Don't worry, the Mist Ninja aren't stupid. Besides, such things only happen when they receive a formal invitation. If it's just a rumor, the Mist Ninja can at most make some preparations in advance."

In addition,

It has no other use.

This wasn't the kind of top-secret intelligence that would threaten the safety or survival of the village.

"However, in the future, no matter if you hear similar information from Fujika or others, don't just tell people casually. This is not to say that the envoy from Kirigakure is problematic, but that the village's stance is not constant. Sakura, with your academic performance, you should know that, right? There are no eternal allies in this world. Some things you shouldn't say casually."

Kakashi teaches his students.

This child is indeed smart, but his lack of experience is also a given.

This is one of the important reasons for setting up the ninja training system. It's not just about arranging bodyguards for the elite graduates of the ninja academy, but also about guiding these elites to adapt to the various tangible and intangible rules of the ninja world more quickly. As for guidance on training, that is the least important thing.

These elite graduates of ninja academies either came from families with a strong tradition of ninja skills or were fortunate enough to achieve them. Few people mentioned that they learned any special techniques from the instructors.

"I see."

Sakura obediently agreed.

She realized she had been reckless, but it wasn't entirely her fault for being unprepared. It was just that Bubble Teacher had always been so taciturn and aloof, so Sakura had to make conversation on her own and unknowingly revealed the Chunin Exams.

The girl did not stay in the ward for very long.

Sakura left somewhat dejectedly after not receiving any news from Naruto and Sasuke, and instead being reminded that the Chunin Exams were very likely to be postponed. The ward returned to its previous quiet state, but Kakashi didn't say anything and immediately ran off to continue his rehabilitation exercises.

Instead, he stood by the window.

Gazing at the bright scenery outside, he pondered the Chunin Exams.

"Inviting all the ninja villages in the ninja world to participate in the Chunin Exams... What is the Hokage planning to do?" Kakashi muttered to himself. Holding such an unprecedented Chunin Exams must have a purpose, even if it is simply to show off Konoha's strength to the ninja world.

of course,

He didn't think the Hokage's pursuits would be so low-level.

The Hokage must have some higher pursuit that he doesn't understand.

"Hey Kakashi, what do you think the Hokage is going to do?"

From the top edge of the window,

Suddenly, a watermelon head appeared.

"Kai?"

Kakashi rolled his eyes in exasperation. "Can't you just use the front door?"

"Haha! I just happened to see you spacing out in the courtyard. Besides, if we went through the main gate, the Dean of Pharmacists would lecture us for disturbing your rest." Akai said very honestly.

"Since you know it's a disturbance, can't you just behave for a while?"

Kakashi was helpless.

“Before you couldn’t get out of bed, I would just look out the window and leave. But now that you can stand here and enjoy the view, you can start some vigorous rehabilitation exercises,” Akai said confidently.

"Let's not talk about that. What did you just say the Hokage was going to do? It sounded like something really exciting."

Guy's eyes shone brightly, staring intently at Kakashi like torches.

"...It's just a rumor, I'm not sure if it's true or not, there's no need to say it." Kakashi found it troublesome and didn't want to talk about it.

however--

"The Hokage is inviting all the ninja villages in the ninja world to participate in the Chunin Exams, did I hear that right?" Guy repeated, then asked in return.

"You bastard!"

Kakashi was speechless.

Didn't we hear everything?

What's the point of asking?!

Honestly, I feel like I'm going to be ruined from lying in this hospital bed all this time. I didn't even notice Kai getting close when I was thinking just now. Although it was partly because I trusted the village's security too much, ultimately it was because I was too careless.

"Don't spread rumors, the truth of this matter is still uncertain!" Kakashi tried his best to warn.

However, despite Guy's seemingly unreliable nature, he is actually a seasoned Jonin, and he wouldn't be someone who talks nonsense and spreads such things around.

[Chapter 405. The Problem of Tailed Beast Allocation]

Guy is indeed very tight-lipped. He didn't tell anyone about the Chunin Exams that he heard from Kakashi, not even his students. He continued to train the three kids as usual, since he was already testing the boys and girls to their limits, so there was no need for last-minute cramming.

however--

After Kakashi was discharged from the hospital and returned home, Might Guy, Kurenai Yuhi, Inahi Uchiha, and others came to visit him. Guy and Kakashi were inseparable friends, so they naturally came whenever they had time. Although Kurenai Yuhi and Inahi Uchiha did not have as deep a relationship with Kakashi as Guy, they were still of the same generation.

Ok,

Uchiha Inahi was a little older.

However, it doesn't affect their interactions. Apart from Might Guy, they are all from the same group of instructor ninjas, and their students are very familiar with each other. These instructor ninjas have also become familiar with each other through their respective students. And it's not shameful for them to come and visit Kakashi when he has time, given that it's such a big event as Kakashi's discharge from the hospital.

The Uchiha clan has become much more obedient under Sogen's tutelage.

His arrogant and haughty habits have been greatly curbed.

Furthermore,