I was broadcast live while taking the Chunin Exam!

Even so, the Hokage's direct subordinates in the Anbu numbered in large numbers.

The minimum qualification is Chunin, while the vice-captain and captain are both Jonin.

They are divided into six classes, with nearly 20 people in each class, so this is a force of nearly 100 Chunin and above.

It would be very intimidating no matter which village it was placed in.

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Kitahara Kaede calmly followed behind the female ANBU who were handing over duties.

The female ANBU has purple hair, and although she wears a mask, she is not ugly, judging from her demeanor and walk.

If we were to speculate on her identity, she would likely be the beautiful female ANBU member, Uzuki Yugao, from the original work.

The reason is that she was carrying two swords on her back.

Few people in Konoha's Anbu use swords, and since this one is female, it's almost certain that this is Uzuki Yugao.

Uzuki Yugao is very beautiful; among the girls in their twenties in Konoha, she is probably second only to Yuhi Kurenai.

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"The third generation is inside." Her voice was undisguised, carrying a hint of coldness.

“Hmm…” Kitahara Kaede nodded gently, but Uzuki Yugao did not follow him inside.

However, the 【Kitahara Kaede Observation (^_-) Small Group】 focused all their attention on this.

Mainly people from Konoha.

because……

The First Hokage, the Second Hokage, and even the Fourth Hokage, Minato... all had their eyes on the Third Hokage.

Now that Kitahara Kaede has been summoned by the Third Hokage, how could he not "see" the Third Hokage?

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Pushing the door open, you can see the Third Hokage diligently reviewing documents at his desk.

There's a stack on the left, and now there's another stack under my hand.

He looked at Kitahara Kaede as if he had just noticed.

"Ah, Feng-kun, you've come."

The third generation helped himself to his feet, supporting his lower back.

He seemed to be struggling a bit, but he was smiling with a kind expression.

He doesn't look like the Hokage's imposing figure; he's more like a neighbor's grandfather.

They made people feel quite amiable.

However, Kitahara Kaede deduced that this was probably an act.

The reason is that the Naruto approval document was not issued with a ballpoint pen, but with a quill pen, not the ballpoint pen commonly used today.

The ink bottle for the quill pen in front of the third generation's table was empty.

The ink stains in the empty bottle had dried, indicating that he hadn't been seriously correcting anything, let alone correcting one stack and then pressing another one on top of it.

They were just putting on a hardworking and kind facade.

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Kitahara Kaede knew that Sandai Hana had put a lot of effort into him.

However, it's not about a relationship, but rather about wanting to convey the Will of Fire.

Yes.

After all, he was the only successful Wood Release experimenter. Although there was Yamato before him, Yamato only had a three-bedroom apartment and was not successful.

Wood Release is not only a weapon of Konoha, but also a weapon that can subdue the Nine-Tails.

If the Nine-Tails is controlled well, it can become the village's ultimate weapon, just like the One-Tails.

However, Konoha had experienced the Nine-Tails being controlled by the Sharingan and the Nine-Tails attacking the village, so... the Third Hokage never considered using the Nine-Tails as a weapon, but rather just controlling it.

In this way, his focus naturally shifted from Naruto to Kitahara Kaede.

Wood Release is effective against the Nine-Tails.

The Nine-Tails is a real problem.

This is a common idea among Konoha's high-ranking officials.

So how do we master Wood Release?

So it is... the Will of Fire.

The Will of Fire guides you to protect the village and make it the most important thing in your life.

And then even to the point of giving everything.

So... the third generation's goal has been achieved.

Kitahara Kaede was well aware that the Third Hokage had been expressing and showing goodwill and deliberately cultivating Kitahara Kaede's feelings for Konoha.

But some people are just born unable to empathize.

People's joys and sorrows are not the same, so naturally they cannot be shared.

So no matter how much you try to brainwash them, it won't work.

And Kitahara Kaede is exactly that kind of person.

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Kitahara Kaede calmly analyzed the Third Hokage's actions.

There was some activity in the small group.

【Kitahara Kaede Observation (^_-) Small Group】

[Big Pillar Silly]: Is this the Third Generation Hiruzen Sarutobi?

[Big Pillar Silly]: Sure enough, Danzo looks like he has black hair, but this Third Hokage... well, Sarutobi has aged so much.

Tobirama Senju: ...

【Tobirama Senju】: Even in his old age, I still want him to come see me.

[Tobirama Senju]: I want to ask, how exactly did he manage to govern Konoha into this state!

[Big Pillar Silly]: Ah, I want to too... never mind.

Hashirama Senju originally wanted to ask him the same question, as he had heard quite a few of his secrets in this group.

The annihilation of the Uchiha clan, everyone being an orphan, and then Danzo actually installing the Sharingan and using Hashirama's cells...

He truly had no confidence in Konoha, the village he had built from scratch.

P.S.: To those who gave me a review, may you grow 2 centimeters tonight!

Chapter 038 Chunin Exams, The Third Hokage's Request! (Requesting Data)

"Feng-jun, how was your trip outside the village?"

The third generation wore a gentle expression, like a kind old grandfather next door.

"I found it quite novel," Kitahara Kaede said. "But I also gained some valuable experience."

"Kakashi-sensei said that the three-bedroom, one-living-room apartment I created has great potential."

“A three-bedroom apartment…” The Third Hokage smiled slightly. “Well, your strength is more than that, but it’s fine to advertise it as a three-bedroom apartment.”

"That way, other people won't pay attention to you."

“This is a form of protection,” the third generation said.

This makes sense.

But that doesn't make sense either.

Kitahara Kaede is a user of Wood Release, and anyone in the ninja world with a brain knows what Wood Release means.

It signifies power.

If you are weak, others may not be afraid of you, and you will be safe.

After all, if you are strong, but your enemies are afraid, they will stupidly unite to attack you.

It's like a hero defeating a dragon, only to be executed by the king upon returning to the kingdom.

You are too strong; the king is afraid.

Well... that's unreasonable. Since you're so weak, wouldn't it be better if I just kidnapped you?

Therefore, security is not actually guaranteed at all.

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Kitahara Kaede simply ate the meals provided by the Third Hokage and routinely completed the tasks assigned to him.

He then said, "During this mission, a rogue ninja from Kirigakure appeared."

"Then the Fifth Mizukage appeared."

“She took the rogue ninja Zabuza back with her,” Kitahara Kaede said.

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"Why is the Fifth Mizukage here?" The Third Mizukage hesitated for a moment.

"It seems to be a very turbulent time."

"But I'm relieved that you all came back safely."

The third generation continued, "The reason I've called you here is because I have a troublesome matter to ask you for help."

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"I know it's already hard for you to stay by Naruto's side."

"However, there is still one important thing to do now."

The third generation placed their hands on their knees.

Kakashi must have told him about the mission report, so he remained calm.

Internally, a cluster of paulownia trees and a leek rely on 2 sacrifices (2) for thought (3)

"As you know, the Chunin Exams are in two weeks."

"In the ninja world, the five great ninja villages take turns hosting the Chunin Exams every year."

"This is universally acknowledged throughout the ninja world."

"And this year it's Konoha's turn."

"The number of candidates attending the Chunin Exams held in Konoha is always the highest."

"And this time I have already received applications from other ninja villages."

"Then I hope you can take a look at this document."

The Third Generation pulled a document from the pile of files and handed it to Kitahara Kaede.

The documents were wrapped in a yellow bag with a "secret" label on it.

This indicates that only the Hokage is allowed to watch, so the Third Hokage's approach was very popular.

Kitahara Kaede hesitated for a moment before opening the document.

Because if the deduction is correct, this will definitely be a troublesome matter.

But the third generation was watching him, so he opened the file.

It's a document.

[Observing Kitahara Kaede's small group (^_-)]

[Minato Namikaze]: Sound Village? There was no such ninja village when I was the Fourth Hokage.

[Tobirama Senju]: This is the time to tag Kakashi.