Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan

Meanwhile, in Yun's mind, the change in Naruto's status rose by two points again, reaching ninety-four.

Time passed by, minute by minute, until Naruto was completely exhausted. Only then did Yun carry him back.

At this time, Minato was probably still working overtime, and Kushina assumed that Minato was keeping her company and didn't say anything.

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Chapter 196: Chunin Exams Two Months Later

Two months later, Konoha.

Yun, who had just returned to the village with Team 10 after completing their mission, was summoned to the Hokage Building by the Anbu who were waiting for him at the entrance.

The three of them went home, while Yun went straight there.

As soon as the door opened, Lu Jiu handed over a document.

"A joint Chunin Exam? Or all five major ninja villages together? Did the four major ninja villages simultaneously recommend that Konoha host this grand event?"

Yun was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "When did Konoha become so friendly with the other four ninja villages?"

Minato rubbed his temples and replied helplessly, "Ever since your battle with Uzumaki Sora at the Sea of ​​the End, the fear of Konoha among the various ninja villages has grown day by day. Although there has been no deliberate targeting due to the disparity in strength, probing is inevitable."

Shikaku smiled and said, "It's already beyond my expectations that they've been able to endure this for so long. I imagine the other four great ninja villages must also have their own agendas."

Minato nodded: "The Iwagakure Tsuchikage, Onoki, said that peace since the Third Shinobi World War was hard-won, and all the ninja villages should promote mutual exchanges. Therefore, a joint Chunin Exam is imperative."

Ohnoki?

Yun smiled and asked, "So, will the Kage from the other four major ninja villages also be here for this joint Chunin Exams? Aren't you afraid I'll wipe them all out?"

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Shikaku coughed violently after being choked, and after recovering, he looked at Yun and smiled helplessly: "In this situation, Konoha still needs to keep its word. Onoki, the Tsuchikage of Iwagakure, will definitely come, and Rasa, the Kazekage of Sunagakure, will also come. As for Kirigakure and Kumogakure, they will only send envoys to lead teams to Konoha."

Minato, who was standing nearby, picked up an intelligence scroll and handed it to Yunhou, saying, "This is intelligence obtained by the Anbu. It seems that the four great ninja villages want to hold a secret meeting before arriving in Konoha."

"The fact that Konoha was not among them already explains their purpose. The fact that the Tsuchikage Onoki went there in person clearly indicates that he was looking for information about Uzumaki Sora, and the other villages already know some of it."

Yun opened the scroll, glanced at it, and then put it back on the table: "In that case, Onoki will probably have no choice but to reveal information about Uzumaki Sora. After all, with Konoha in front of him, even the most cunning old fox will have to give it up."

Shikaku nodded: "Their purpose in this joint Chunin Exam is not to test the new generation of Konoha's strength. The most important thing, besides meeting with Onoki to get information about Uzumaki Sora, is to get information about you, Kumo."

After pondering for a moment, Yun looked at Minato and asked, "So, what does the Hokage mean...?"

Minato's gaze immediately turned serious, and he said in a deep voice, "After discussing with Shikaku, we have concluded that Konoha has been in a situation of being feared since the war with Kumogakure. Since it is unavoidable, in order to prevent being targeted and starting a war, we can only turn fear into dread."

"Only when they know that even if they unite, they may not be able to win can Konoha continue to maintain peace."

"How could Konoha, one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, not participate in this meeting? There is no information on the meeting location of the Five Great Ninja Villages, but the time is a month from now."

"Two months before the Chunin Exams, I hope that Kumo can represent Konoha at this meeting of the Five Great Shinobi Villages. At the same time, the purpose is also to demonstrate our strength. The specific extent is up to you."

As Minato's voice faded, Yun smiled and replied, "If I were to take control and wipe them all out, I'm afraid war would follow."

"In that situation, even if they can't win, the depth of their hatred is enough to make them fight to the death."

Shikaku, who was standing to the side, quickly said in a deep voice, "With Yun's wisdom, he should be able to guess the outcome. He can make them understand the strength of Konoha without deepening the hatred again. Yun should be able to do this."

Yun nodded. The clone had already succeeded in persuading Nagato and Konan. What the ninja world needed next was to unite.

Under these circumstances, it would be unwise for Uchiha Un to use his identity to kill the high-ranking officials of the four major ninja villages.

A moment later, Minato took out three more forms and handed them to Yun: "These are the applications for the Chunin Exams. Speaking of which, Yun's Team 10 has been established for over a year now, right? So, do you want to participate in this year's Chunin Exams?"

Yun took the form, smiled, and replied, "Izumi asked twice during the Chunin Exams. Although testing the strength of the new generation wasn't part of their plan, they probably still need a few strong candidates."

Shikaku thought for a moment and asked, "Izumi and Tokuma have made great progress in strength, but what about Inuzuka Hana, who you sent to the hospital to train in medical ninjutsu? I'm afraid that will be a bit difficult for her, won't it?"

Yun shook her head slightly: "Medical ninjutsu has never been without its destructive power, and with Kabuto around, and that child's talent, Hana's power is not to be underestimated now."

At this point, Yun looked at Minato and asked, "How are the preparations for the Hyuga clan coming along, Hokage-sama?"

Minato gave a wry smile, looked at Shikaku, and replied, "I've discussed this matter with Hiashi and Hizashi twice recently, but the timing isn't right yet. My presence wouldn't be appropriate for a sudden attack in a calm situation."

"After all... Naruto is still young."

Meanwhile, Lu Jiu said in a low voice, "Although I can understand Yun's concern for his disciple, there is indeed no good excuse at this time. Moreover, the preparation for the sealing technique is still under development."

Yun nodded, then waved the application form in her hand: "Understood. I'll go ask Quan and the others for their opinions first."

Minato quickly said, "The meeting is in a month. Doesn't Yun need to bring two people with him?"

Yun shook her head and said, "They only care about me. It's not necessary to bring me along. If we show our strength, we might even have to protect them."

As soon as she finished speaking, Yun had already left the office.

"call……"

Minato exhaled and stood up, looking out the window. After a moment, he asked, "Shikaku, do you think that if things continue like this, the fear among the four great ninja villages will gradually deepen, and won't that backfire?"

Shikaku shook his head slightly: "I can't be sure. But since the war with Kumogakure began, the death of the Fourth Raikage has already created an initial sense of apprehension. The subsequent plans can only go this far."

"However... Naruto and Sasuke's uniqueness among the new generation has been confirmed. Their future will inevitably be in Konoha."

Naruto?

Minato frowned slightly. Perhaps it was time to start preparing for the division of the Nine-Tails to allow Naruto to begin adapting to its chakra.

If Sora Uzumaki's information wasn't lying to Naruto, then perhaps the future Naruto will truly be a pleasant surprise.

"Shh!"

Suddenly, an ANBU member appeared, kneeling on one knee and saying, "Hokage-sama, Jiraiya-sama, one of the Legendary Sannin, and Tsunade-sama have returned to the village together."

???

Minato paused for a moment, then smiled helplessly.

Jiraiya-sensei said he went out to find Lady Tsunade, but now he's brought Lady Tsunade back directly.

The main reason for this is probably that back then, he wanted to see how the Uchiha clan fared, and Tsunade's return would garner some of the Uchiha's approval.

"Okay, you can go now."

As soon as he finished speaking, the members of the Dark Division vanished from their spot.

Meanwhile, Shikaku laughed and said, "With Jiraiya-sama and Tsunade-sama returning to the village together, the resulting deterrent effect is even greater."

At that moment, the office door was pushed open again, and Jiraiya and Tsunade walked in together, followed by Shizune carrying a pig.

"The teacher is back."

Jiraiya laughed smugly, "I even brought back the head of the medical department for you this time. How about that? Impressive, right?"

Minato nodded, then looked at Tsunade behind him: "Welcome back to the village, Lady Tsunade. With you and Master here, things will be much easier for me."

Tsunade replied haughtily, "I only came back to check it out because Jiraiya said the atmosphere in the village is good."

At that moment, Shizune, who was behind her, tugged at Tsunade's sleeve and whispered, "Debt, debt..."

"Cough cough..."

Reminded, Tsunade coughed and then looked at Minato awkwardly, asking, "Um... how much do you get paid a month if you're in charge of the medical department?"

The fact that he was so blunt about asking for money left Minato somewhat bewildered.

Shikaku, who was standing to the side, asked with a wry smile, "Lady Tsunade... how much money did you lose this time?"

Jiraiya reached into his pocket and took out a sealing scroll, then pulled out a small box.

Shika asked in confusion, "One box of money is enough?"

Jiraiya shook his head slightly, then opened the box and handed it to Minato, who then opened it.

Inside, scattered among the items were Tsunade's IOUs.

For a moment, Minato was stunned.

However, when Lu Jiu came over and looked at it, he asked in confusion, "These are all debts from the past two months. There aren't any more, are there?"

Jiraiya shook his head and said, "No, that's all. Tsunade had good luck gambling for the past six months, so she settled all her accounts from two months ago."

Shikaku was stunned. How could he lose so much in just two months? How unlucky was he? He probably didn't win a single game!

At this moment, Jiraiya continued, "It's already very good, only two months. Speaking of which, when I found Tsunade, that brat Uzumaki Sora was also in the inn district of the Land of Rice Fields."

Minato then asked, "Is Sora's goal also Lady Tsunade? Just as we guessed, is it for the summoning contract in Shikkotsu Forest?"

Jiraiya shook his head slightly: "It doesn't seem so. Although the other party fought with the two of us for no apparent reason, it doesn't seem to be for the sake of the summoning contract."

"After all, Tsunade and I were powerless to resist at that time, but the other party did not seek a summoning contract."

Tsunade, who was standing nearby, said, "Jiraiya has already made his speculations about the Void Wood Release, but perhaps Grandfather's Sage Mode is not the power of Shikkotsu Forest."

Isn't it the power of Shikkotsu Forest?

At this moment, Jiraiya thought for a moment and then said, "Two months ago, that guy said something like this: Sage Mode and such are no longer important."

"This statement might mean that the other party has already received the immortal techniques inherited from the first generation master."

At this point, Jiraiya caught a glimpse of the documents on the table out of the corner of his eye.

"The Chunin Exams, a joint effort by the five great ninja villages? Is this a test from those guys?"

Then, Shikaku recounted the arrangements he had made for Yun.

Upon hearing the name Uchiha Yun, Tsunade, who was standing nearby, asked curiously, "That brat from the Uchiha clan was here just now? I was quite curious about him, but I missed him."

Minato smiled and said, "If Lady Tsunade stays in the village, she will be able to meet with Kumo. Only Kumo is capable of handling the mission of meeting the four great ninja villages this time."

At this point, Minato glanced at the box full of IOUs. He said he could help pay off the debts, but the money had to be used to its fullest potential.

Minato then looked at Tsunade with a broad smile: "There's a very talented child in the medical department. I was originally planning to have him become my apprentice after you returned to the village..."

The rest of the sentence was left unsaid, but the hand placed on the IOU clearly indicated that he wanted to negotiate terms.

This scene made Tsunade smile: "I didn't expect the Fourth Hokage to grow so fast. Alright, I'll see if he has the talent tomorrow, then I'll take him on."

……

At the same time, Yun, who had just returned home, handed the application form to Quan.

"Take a look. If you're interested, you'll have to convince Tokuma and Hana that the Chunin Exams are in three-person teams, and you can't participate alone."

Izumi took the application form, glanced at it, and replied smugly, "Does my brother think I'm the only one who cares about the Chunin Exams? Tokuma and Hana have been holding back for ages."