Chapter 18: The Shock of the Third Hokage!!
After a while, Hatake Sakumo arrived at Hiruzen's office.
Looking at the Third Hokage in front of him, Sakumo was first stunned, then he continued, "Third-sama, Chiba Seishi has agreed to participate in the Chunin Exam..."
He thought the reason the Third Hokage called him over tonight was to inquire about this matter.
The Third Hokage nodded at first, then shook his head and said, "Hmm... I already know about this matter..."
"I called you here this time to talk about other things..."
"As you know, the situation in the ninja world has been tense lately. Besides the constant provocation from the Hidden Cloud Village, now the Hidden Rain Village is also getting restless... it seems that war could break out at any time..."
After saying this, the Third Hokage took off his hat and placed it on his desk.
After all, he wore the Hokage's robes every day, and over time, even he felt a bit tired.
Now he knew just how many things a village leader needed to consider.
He worked basically all the time he was awake, without any personal time or space of his own.
When Sakumo heard him say this, his expression became serious as well.
"Indeed, the Hidden Rain Village is located in a poor land with scarce resources..."
"Moreover, besides the Hidden Rain Village... recently, the Hidden Sand Village has had many frictional clashes with us... although they have not made any big moves, there have been many small ones..."
When the Third Hokage heard his words, his previously relaxed expression began to show concern again.
Perhaps the Hidden Rain Village had been too active during this period, that he had forgotten about his old rival, the Hidden Sand Village.
At present, the Hidden Sand Village was probably at the peak of its strength.
The Third Kazekage was hailed as the strongest Kazekage in history, and Chiyo was known for her puppetry and medical jutsu, which had made them both renowned throughout the ninja world.
And it seemed that Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law were also legendary puppet masters...
"Never mind the Hidden Rain Village for now, pay attention to the movements of the Hidden Sand Village during this time. Compared to the Hidden Rain Village, they are the real threat..."
Rubbing his forehead, the Third Hokage admonished.
Then he turned to Sakumo and said, "Have you noticed any other Hidden Rain Village ninja lurking around Konoha recently to gather information?... You did well tonight. There's no need to hold back against these damn rats. Kill them if necessary, let them know that Konoha is not to be trifled with..."
At this time, the Third Hokage was at the peak of his strength, far from the aging old man he would become in the future.
Both in strength and character, he was far superior to his future self.
Living in a time of war, he knew that might was right.
"He who lives in an era of war knows that a big fist is the truth."
Upon hearing this, Sakumo was full of doubts.
"When did I kill anyone from the Hidden Rain Village?"
But if the Third Hokage said so, then I must immediately reply, "...After finishing my talk about Chunin Exams with Chiba Seishi, I went back home and didn't go out all night. So I don't understand what you are talking about, Lord Hokage.'"
Upon seeing this, the Third Hokage explained the detailed story to him.
After listening, Sakumo lowered his head and asked after a moment of contemplation, "Was the wound on the dead Hidden Rain Village ninja caused by a single fatal blow, and did it have a purplish hue?"
The Third Hokage nodded in agreement with his guess.
It was only then that Sakumo smiled and said, "Lord Hokage, I think I know who did it..."
"It seems that Chiba Seishi should indeed participate in this Chunin Exam. I believe he is qualified..."
After saying these words, Sakumo paused for a moment before continuing, "Lord Hokage, Chiba Seishi should be the one who killed this ninja from the Hidden Rain Village."
At this point, the Third Hokage immediately lost his composure, stood up from his seat, and said, "... Sakumo... Who did you say? You mean Chiba Seishi was the one who killed this ninja from the Hidden Rain Village!?"
"Are you sure you're not mistaken? You should know that this is an elite Chunin sent by the Hidden Rain Village, and even ordinary Jonin would need to spend some time to deal with him. Yet he was directly killed by a single blow!"
Sakumo showed a bitter smile, "I should not be mistaken... The injuries caused by that demonic sword, and the way this ninja died, should have been caused by Chiba Seishi!"
The Third Hokage fell silent after hearing his words.
After a while, he said, "Go and call Chiba Seishi to my office tomorrow morning."
It was already late at night, but at this moment, the eyes of the Third Hokage became even brighter...
As far as he could remember, Sakumo became a Jonin when he was about twelve years old.
And Chiba Seishi, who was only eleven years old, seemed to be one year younger than Orochimaru...
He clearly remembered that before Chiba Seishi awakened his Bloodline Limit, his talent was still mediocre, and he had only awakened his ability for about a year...
And now he had the strength of a Jonin...
Doesn't this mean that Chiba Seishi's talent is even better than Orochimaru's!?
The Third Hokage was currently worried about the lack of new power in Konoha, and Chiba Seishi happened to appear in front of him.
Although he was very satisfied with his three disciples, Orochimaru and others, their talents needed time to fully develop.
"From every aspect, whether it's from their character or their strength, they are not just a little inferior to the current Chiba Seishi.
...
"Earth Release! Earth Release: Rock Wall!"
"Wind Release! Great Breakthrough!"
Uchiha Qi and Hyuga Tenzou attacked Chiba Seishi from both sides.
These two came to his house early in the morning wanting to have a match with him.
Although their strength was not stronger than his, they barely had the strength of a Chunin.
So Chiba Seishi did not refuse them, thinking that fighting with them could also increase his actual combat experience.
"Too slow! Too slow! Your speed is as slow as a snail!"
"You should know that if you go to the battlefield, the enemy will not give you so much time like a fool!"
After saying this, in the eyes of the two, Chiba Seishi's hands seemed to be forming seals at an unbelievable speed.
In an instant, his sword was covered with a series of electric lights, crackling.
Chiba Seishi drew out Muramasa, swung it from the side, and lightly swept the two away with just the back of the blade.
The lightning chakra power attached to the sword was not very strong.
But the two who were hit by Muramasa only felt a numbness in their bodies and couldn't move for a moment.
"Is this guy... a monster? An Unmarked Jutsu?!!!"
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