Konoha's Mission Master

All the genin who will be taking the exam today have arrived.

People took turns ascending the platform, including Tsuchikage representing Kumogakure, Reiko Aoyama representing Konohagakure, and the Third Tsuchikage.

The three sat in the main seats, with the high-ranking officials of Iwagakure sitting beside them.

As the time came, it was 12:30 PM.

The crowd lined up and went to the stage to draw lots.

Yakumo drew number nine.

The first enemy comes from Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village).

The battles between the village genin in the arena gradually came to an end, but they failed to arouse Yakumo's interest. In his opinion, these people's fighting styles were simply too simplistic.

But Onoki on the podium was watching with great interest. In the blink of an eye, the match turned to Yakumo's side, and his opponent was number 18.

Before going on stage, Yakumo received a notification…

The other party has abstained.

Yakumo easily advanced to the top 12.

All six of their opponents also withdrew.

Ultimately, the team members from Konoha were Ii Yakumo, Mori Masako, Uchiha Obito, Yukotsu Chiyuki, Might Guy, Iwagakure Tsuchiki, and Kumogakure Yozuki.

These six people were awarded the title of Chunin.

Among them, Nohara Rin was unfortunately defeated by Iwagakure.

Kurenai Yuhi lost to Masako Mori.

Hinata Masami lost to Might Guy, who had opened all four gates.

Thus... the Chunin Exams came to an end.

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Chapter 251 Intelligence 60, Real Copy

The Chunin Exams thus came to an end.

Yakumo obtained the Chunin rank quite easily, and as Onoki presented him with the certificate, he heard a notification from the game system.

Congratulations to the player for achieving the Chunin rank.

Congratulations, player, on completing this special mission.

Congratulations, player, you have gained one free attribute point.

Congratulations to the player for winning 9000 gold coins.

Yakumo looked delighted. This Chunin Exam was somewhat hasty, but there were quite a few hidden tricks and schemes behind it.

The Hidden Sand Village and the Hidden Cloud Village colluded to try to eliminate Pakura.

It failed due to Yakumo's interference.

It is estimated that Yekura will be able to return to Sunagakure safely in a while.

The fact that one's own Kage (Shadow) colluded with outsiders to eliminate one of their own is a disgraceful act that could severely damage Rasa's image. Currently, Konoha is arguing its case and denying any connection with Rasa.

Onoki walked onto the stage to give his final speech, which was more like a spiritual baptism, and his words were quite inspiring.

He and Hiruzen Sarutobi basically follow the same formula: using the Will of Stone to inspire people to be fearless of death, united, and fight for a better Iwagakure.

About half an hour later, the Chunin Exams came to a complete end.

Masako Mori and Might Guy emerged as two dark horses.

The former's performance in the class was mediocre. Apart from her excellent written test scores, she seemed to have no outstanding qualities. However, she defeated Kurenai Yuhi, who was skilled in illusion combat and ranked among the top five in the class.

She even easily broke through Kurenai Yuhi's illusion.

The latter... was a student who had delayed graduating from the Ninja Academy. His fighting style was quite monotonous, yet he defeated the genius of the Hyuga clan, which was enough to shock many people and change their views on pure taijutsu ninjas.

As the sun began to set, the people of Konoha set off to return to their village.

Traveling through the night.

In the blink of an eye, three days had passed and the team had returned to the territory of the Land of Fire, where they met up with the ANBU responsible for guarding the area.

The ninja world has been in turmoil these past few days.

Yugito was sent back to Kumogakure overnight, but Tsuchida led the team back and they were attacked by a mysterious force. In the end, Yotsuki, the only one in Kumogakure to obtain the title of Chunin, lost his life.

This group of mysterious people is most likely from Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village).

Just a few days ago, Tsuchida and Yugito were the hunters, almost wiping out the entire Sunagakure team. But in less than two days, the Kumogakure team became prey in someone else's hands, almost being wiped out as well.

It's true... life is unpredictable, like a large intestine enclosing a small intestine.

Even in times of peace in the ninja world, there is no true peace. The killing between the various hidden villages never stops for a moment.

"This world is terrible..."

Yakumo sighed to Aoyama Reiko.

"Haven't things always been like this?"

Reiko Aoyama naturally countered that from before the Warring States period, through the Warring States period, and up to the present day, the killings between villages and states have never ceased.

Reiko Aoyama had never experienced a truly peaceful and prosperous era, so she was completely unable to understand the beauty of peace and even accepted this distorted world.

But Yakumo once experienced...a time of peace and prosperity.

"Changing the world doesn't fit my persona."

A few days later, the group returned to Konoha. Yakumo and his friends went to BBQ Q for a meal to celebrate Mori Masako, Uchiha Obito, and Yuukoku Chiyuki passing the Chunin Exams and becoming Chunin.

"Isn't it something to celebrate that I've become a Chunin?"

Ya Yun muttered somewhat discontentedly, holding her teacup. The tea was boiling on the stove next to the baking tray, making a hissing sound.

"Of course it's not worth it... We'd be surprised if that guy became Hokage."

Obito Uchiha said with a smile, his mouth full of grease.

"You bastard..." Yakumo was a little annoyed, but quickly smiled.

"Lin, don't be sad, there will be another chance next year."

Seeing that Nohara Rin was not in a good mood, Yakumo spoke up to comfort her.

"Yeah, Lin, don't be upset about this."

Obito Uchiha also comforted him with a smile.

The group enjoyed their meal and ordered many dishes.

Mori Masako will settle the bill upon payment.

Yakumo and Mori Masako were walking home.

Yakumo lowered his head, a thoughtful look occasionally flashing across his face.

"What are you thinking about?"

"I'm wondering... why do powerful people ultimately choose the path of creating peace?"

"Because...with great power comes great responsibility."

Masako Mori answered almost without hesitation.

"Don't joke around."

“My name isn’t Peter Parker.”

"Oh... what?"

"Nothing...just something I said offhand."

Yakumo changed the subject, no longer mentioning the boy forgotten by the world. When anyone tries to shoulder the responsibility of the world, all they can gain, besides the name of a hero, is endless loneliness.

In the original work, Madara Uchiha was like this, as was Obito Uchiha. As for Naruto Uzumaki's peace, it was only a temporary peace achieved through powerful military intimidation.

"Get a good night's sleep tonight."

Okay... goodnight.

That night... Yakumo lay in bed.

Tap the 'Personal Interface' icon with your right hand.

A plus sign has appeared behind the Intelligence attribute.

The shadow clone sat on the ground, keeping watch.

Yakumo taps lightly.

[Note: This upgrade requires three Enlightenment Scrolls.]

[Hint: The current bottleneck is the upper limit of the fifth extreme value.]

[Prompt: Do you wish to redeem the Spirit Awakening Scroll?]

Yakumo first clicked "Yes," then clicked the plus sign... "Upgrade!"

Warm energy surged into my head, but this time it was not gentle.

heat.

The intense heat of the burning flame.

Intense pain.

Suddenly, flames seemed to ignite inside Yakumo's head, an invisible flame that ignited the entire head from the inside out—this was the fire of the soul.

A sharp, stabbing pain, like being chopped or hacked, surged deep within my mind.

The pain caused Yakumo's entire body to tense up instinctively, and then curl up into a ball. This intense pain was quite similar to the pain brought by the Trial of the King of the Dead, except that the pain back then affected the body, while this one affected the soul.

The shadow clone practicing ninjutsu in the corner opened its eyes and looked at the main body on the bed with some worry. Milk Ball woke up from its dream and looked at Yakumo with some nervousness as well.

"what……"