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Chapter 153: Chapter 153

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The final round of the Chūnin Exams began soon, and the large arena was packed with spectators.

Nine genin teams had advanced past the second stage: three from Konohagakure, three from Iwagakure, two from Kumogakure, and one from Amegakure.

These teams, representing the three major ninja villages, were a display of the ninja world's power balance. Only Amegakure had successfully advanced a team among the smaller villages, with the rest eliminated.

The twenty-seven genin were arranged into brackets, and a bye system was used.

Yoichi had also come to watch. The arena was almost entirely full, and with ticket prices at 300 ryō each, the total revenue was well over a million ryō.

This was just from ticket sales. If Konoha properly expanded its events, it could become the heart of the Land of Fire.

However, this was difficult in wartime. A single spy causing disruptions could make things hard for Konoha, so Yoichi considered setting up outpost checkpoints to verify identities.

This would require computers to be widely used, which would only happen after he gained sufficient influence in the Land of Fire.

Each nation's daimyō had opened betting pools. Yoichi placed bets on three potential champions: Kakashi, Kurenai, and Rumi.

While Kazuhito possessed the Sage Curse Mark, he didn't have any trump cards. The two jutsu Yoichi taught him were designed to work with concealed weapons.

Even if Kazuhito could fully utilize his abilities, he was only at the level of an elite chūnin. Winning against Kakashi, Kurenai, and Rumi seemed unlikely.

Moreover, the Iwagakure and Kumogakure teams likely had formidable genin intent on preventing Konoha from gaining all the glory.

On the other side of the arena, Yahiko and Konan had removed their forehead protectors and changed their clothes before coming to Konoha.

After hearing about the six-nation Chūnin Exams, the Akatsuki decided to investigate and, for Yahiko, attempt negotiations with one of the great nations. Their first target was Konoha.

Having fought two consecutive wars, if Konoha could accept their approach to resolve conflicts through negotiation, the Akatsuki's dream could come true.

Nagato hadn't joined them, as he was still resistant to Konoha after his parents had been killed by its ninjas. Yahiko and Konan knew this and didn't force him to come.

After arriving in Konoha, Konan was struck by the bustling life of the village. If the Land of Rain could have such prosperity, and everyone could smile like this, they would be halfway to achieving their dream.

"Yahiko, are we going to meet Jiraiya-sensei later?"

Konan asked in a low voice. With his help, they could easily meet the Third Hokage and explain their vision for the Akatsuki.

Yahiko thought for a moment before shaking his head.

"Let's meet with the Third Hokage directly. If we go with Jiraiya-sensei, the Hokage might dismiss us as a child's plaything due to his influence."

He wanted to be treated equally in negotiations, not condescended to because of Jiraiya.

"We'll visit Jiraiya-sensei afterward and share the progress we've made."

Yahiko smiled, and Konan's face brightened.

At just thirteen, they had developed the Akatsuki into a significant organization in Amegakure.

The Akatsuki managed four peaceful towns, with over eighty core members and more than five hundred affiliates. Most were civilians, with only about one-tenth being ninjas.

However, their ideals gained more and more support, which was Yahiko's motivation to continue.

He believed that one day, the Akatsuki's ideals would spread throughout the Land of Rain and the entire ninja world.

"Let's watch the matches first, Konan. See how we compare to these major villages' young ninjas."

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The third round's matches proceeded one after another. Yoichi's three students were spread apart in the first round, which was fortunate.

However, in the second round, when the group of fourteen was reduced to seven, Kurenai was matched against Kazuhito, while Rumi was up against Obito.

The remaining genin all had chūnin-level skills. Even if some had been led to the third stage by their teams, they would likely be eliminated in the first match.

For instance, Rin faced a kunoichi from Kumogakure who was even younger than her but efficiently eliminated the medical ninja without giving her a chance to throw her shuriken.

When Rumi and Obito took the stage, the audience became intrigued and eagerly began discussing.

The Uchiha and Hyūga clans, with two of the three great Dōjutsu, always drew attention, and civilians living in Konoha were curious to see how the Byakugan and Sharingan compared.

Families with children in the ninja academy might have classmates from both clans.

"Clan Head, will Obito-senpai win?"

Itachi suddenly asked, looking up. He sat next to Mikoto, who was sitting beside Yoichi.

"If he keeps his distance and uses shuriken and Fire Release, he has a chance. But if he keeps snacking, Rumi will win for sure."

Yoichi didn't have high hopes for Obito. Even without using her Sage Curse Mark, Rumi was likely to win.

The match began. Obito knew better than to engage a Hyūga up close, so he tossed shuriken to create distance.

But his shuriken were deflected by Rumi, who continued closing in.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!"

Obito tried to use ninjutsu to create an opportunity, but a candy stuck in his throat after finishing the hand signs. He couldn't even run away, let alone complete the signs.

Rumi closed the distance and struck Obito's chest, sending him flying several meters and dislodging the candy.

Just as he tried to get up, a kunai was pointed at his throat.

The Uchiha and Kakashi's team members in the audience couldn't help but facepalm after seeing Obito's performance.

Mikoto also reminded Itachi, "Itachi, after becoming a ninja, never eat candy on missions."

The remaining matches ended quickly. Kakashi came out on top in the individual competition, and his odds had been low from the start. His reputation as the son of the White Fang had steadily lowered his betting odds.

Kurenai took second place. She was countered by Rumi but didn't face her.

Rumi and an Iwagakure Explosion Release ninja both sustained serious injuries and shared fourth place. Third place went to Samui of Kumogakure, who won by default.

Only the top five became chūnin. The others couldn't qualify despite reaching the third stage due to their lack of skill.

Danzo's prized Wood Release user came in sixth.

While the appearance of Wood Release stunned knowledgeable spectators, the lack of a first-place finish undermined the impact of its revival.

After more than a month, the Chūnin Exams finally concluded. While Yoichi found it boring, others enjoyed it. The later matches featured genin who were as strong as chūnin or even higher.

Kakashi, with his White Fang swordsmanship, particularly impressed Iwagakure's Kitsuchi, who worried about this young ninja becoming the next White Fang.

After the Chūnin Exams, the first to leave were the daimyōs and nobles, who had personal guards and were escorted by Konoha ninjas to a safe distance outside the village.

Seeing the exams conclude, Yahiko rose and told Konan, "Let's meet with the Third Hokage this afternoon."

"I understand, Yahiko."

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After the exams, Yoichi spent some time in the Police Force office. He called in four squad leaders, including Masato, to recruit more non-Uchiha ninjas.

The Police Force could expand its authority by setting its own rules, but it needed enough manpower to enforce them.

Yoichi also discussed some business deals with the Daimyō's office, requiring clan members to help maintain things. Some officers would be reassigned from the Police Force.

Meanwhile, Yahiko and Konan had changed into different clothes and put on their Amegakure forehead protectors. As outsiders, they had to leave Konoha within a day, so they couldn't waste time.

"Excuse me, I'd like to speak with the Third Hokage. I'm Yahiko, leader of the Akatsuki from the Land of Rain. Could you help pass on the message?"

The guard frowned at Yahiko's words and shook his head.

"No, you need to leave Konoha soon. If you want to meet the Hokage, have the Rain Village send an official."

He hadn't heard of the Akatsuki, only the Rain Village. He was prepared to call the Anbu if Yahiko and Konan had tried to force their way in.

Yahiko bowed and insisted, "Please pass on our message. We have ideas for peace that we want to share with the Hokage."

"Leave now, or I'll call the Police Force!"

The guard ninja threatened, putting his hand in his weapon pouch.

Konan grew angry and stepped forward, about to speak.

"We're from Jir—"

"Konan, forget it."

Yahiko stopped her, not wanting to rely on Jiraiya's reputation and hoping his ideals would be accepted on their own merits.

"Let's go."

With that, Yahiko and Konan turned to leave.

After they left, the guard removed his hand from his pouch and headed inside to report the incident.

Word quickly reached the Anbu and Root that two ninjas with Rain Village forehead protectors had asked to meet the Third Hokage to discuss peace.

The Anbu didn't react much, merely checking the information on the Akatsuki and assessing the risk before summarizing and putting the report on the Hokage's desk.

But once the Root ninja passed the information to Danzo, he furrowed his brow.

"The Akatsuki... Is this the same group Hanzō mentioned?"

"Where are they?"

"They're leaving Konoha now, just two of them."

"Send Shin to handle it. Make sure to take their heads!"

Danzo ordered coldly. Failing to get first place had been embarrassing enough. It seemed entrusting the Wood Release to a subordinate didn't compare to wielding it personally.

"Understood, Danzo-sama."

The Root ninja left to find Shin.

After receiving the order, Shin took a ration pill to restore his chakra and left Konoha.

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"Yahiko, I can't believe Konoha was so arrogant that they wouldn't even meet us!"

Konan couldn't hold back her complaints on their way back. Even a brief attempt to relay their message would have been better than outright rejection.

"We aren't strong enough yet, Konan. If we represented the entire Land of Rain, they wouldn't treat us so lightly."

Yahiko recalled what the Konoha guard had said and made up his mind.

"When we return, we'll continue developing the Akatsuki and gain the support of the entire Land of Rain, including Hanzō."

Before he could finish speaking, Yahiko's face changed. He and Konan quickly jumped aside.

A barrage of shuriken shot out of the woods, barely grazing Yahiko and Konan's legs.

If they had hesitated, the shuriken would have hit their mark.

"Who's there!?"

Yahiko shouted angrily, "We're near Konoha, and—"

"Wood Release: Great Forest Technique!"

Dozens of thick wooden branches shot out from the forest toward Yahiko and Konan. They were shocked, then quickly made hand signs to counter.

"Water Release: Water Wave!"

"Paper Shuriken: Explosive Tag!"

Though Yahiko's Water Release couldn't fully stop the incoming wood, it slowed its advance, giving them time.

Konan's paper shuriken turned into explosive tags after striking the branches, blowing them up and letting them evade the Great Forest Technique.

"A Wood Release user... You were in the Chūnin Exams!"

Before Yahiko could finish speaking, their attacker leaped out of the woods, the same ninja they'd seen in the individual round.

"Why is a Konoha ninja trying to kill us?"

Yahiko couldn't understand. Was it because of their earlier attempt? But they hadn't done anything improper.

Shin remained silent, instead preparing to complete his task.

"Wood Release—"

"Wait a minute!"

But just as he formed his hand signs, someone appeared between them, interrupting the battle.

(End of Chapter)


Chapter 154: Chapter 154

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"You must be a Konoha ninja. What's going on with these two Rain ninjas? Why are you intercepting them here?"

Shisui asked sharply. He had just completed a mission and returned to the village when he encountered this scene. He noticed that the two Rain ninjas had been warning the attacker in Konoha's name and seemed unaware of why they were being intercepted.

And this person was using the Wood Release? He'd only been out of the village for a month, and now there was a Wood Release user?

"I am Uchiha Shisui, just back from a mission. Is this on the orders of the Hokage?"

Shortly after Shisui spoke, three of his comrades arrived and surrounded Yahiko.

Seeing this, Yahiko called out, "I am Yahiko, leader of the Akatsuki from the Land of Rain. We came to see the Third Hokage but left after failing to meet him. This Konoha ninja who participated in the Chūnin Exams then tried to kill us. Is this on Konoha's orders?"

Shisui frowned and looked at Shin from the Root division, waiting for him to speak.

But Shin, selected meticulously by Danzo, had only ever completed missions since childhood and wasn't skilled at conversation.

Shisui asked again, "Is this on the Hokage's orders? If these Rain ninjas pose a threat to Konoha, I'll help, but your silence is suspicious."

Suddenly, another ninja appeared. He wore a mask, but it wasn't an animal mask like those of the Anbu. He immediately addressed Shisui, "Step aside. These two threaten Konoha, and Danzo-sama ordered their elimination."

"Danzo..."

Shisui was taken aback. He remembered an elder once telling him privately that interfering with Root or Danzo would earn a quiet reward.

Stepping on Danzo's toes or striking him could even get you a squad leader position in the Police Force.

"Who's Danzo? We've never even met him, let alone provoked him."

Konan angrily defended herself, "Yahiko and I are students of Jiraiya-sensei, and that's why we came to Konoha."

Students of Jiraiya-sama?

Shisui scrutinized Yahiko and Konan, sensing they weren't lying. His other three teammates whispered to him.

"Shisui, what should we do now?"

"Both sides should come with me to meet the Hokage. If you haven't harmed Konoha, he won't do anything to you."

Shisui suggested to Yahiko, Konan, and the Root ninja. He couldn't make the final decision, but the Hokage could.

"Come back with me, and don't think about running."

He told one of his teammates to call the Police Force while keeping his Sharingan on both sides.

"Uchiha Shisui, this is a Root matter!"

"Even Root must follow the Hokage's orders."

Unmoved, Shisui's Sharingan locked onto the Root member beside Shin, causing him to see only the blood-red pupils and rotating tomoe before slipping into a trance.

The genjutsu didn't harm the Root ninja but left him drenched in sweat as a warning. Shisui sensed they intended to fight, so he asserted his power.

"Are you going to fight? I advise against it."

Shisui turned to Yahiko and Konan. He'd assessed their strength and judged them to be not particularly strong. This was Konoha, and his comrade had already gone for backup.

"Yahiko..."

Konan tugged at Yahiko's sleeve, regretting not listening to that bandaged man and arrogantly coming to Konoha. Just as he had warned, they couldn't meet the Third Hokage and had landed in trouble.

"Alright, I'll come with you to see the Hokage."

Yahiko reassured Konan with a look. He hadn't wronged Konoha and was Jiraiya's student, so why had Konoha's ninjas tried to kill him on sight?

They'd revealed their connection to Jiraiya, and not going to the Hokage would suggest they had something to hide.

With Yahiko and Konan agreeing, Shisui turned his gaze to the two Root ninjas, but the other Root member snapped, "Shisui, you have no right to meddle in Root's affairs! Shin, let's go!"

But before they could escape, three Police Force ninjas and Shisui's teammate arrived.

"Shisui, what's happening?"

Uchiha Taizo asked, seeing the scene. They'd just finished escorting the daimyōs and nobles when Shisui's teammate called them over.

"Taizo-senpai, here's what happened."

Shisui summarized the situation, and Taizo turned coldly to the Root members.

"Come with us, or we'll knock you down and drag you before the Hokage."

"The Police Force..."

"Enough talk. Move, or prepare to fight."

Taizo signaled, and his two clansmen drew shuriken, glaring coldly at the Root members.

Surrounded by two Uchihas wielding shuriken, escape was nearly impossible without defensive jutsu.

The Root ninjas tried to flee, betting the Uchiha wouldn't dare harm them, but they were wrong.

Both were kicked down from behind and subdued by genjutsu.

Against the Anbu, the Police Force might hold back, but the Root was practically seen as criminals in training. Arresting them could earn a reward from the clan head.

The Police Force brought the Root members, Yahiko, and Konan back to Konoha and directly to the Hokage's office.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was taken aback by the large group before Shisui explained what had happened. Learning about Yahiko and Konan's identities made his face darken.

Danzo was always causing trouble.

He sent for Jiraiya, who quickly arrived.

"Yahiko, Konan? What brings you to Konoha?"

Jiraiya beamed at seeing his students again after three years of teaching them.

"Yahiko, did you come to visit me? What's happened?"

Jiraiya noticed the tension between the Root and Police Force.

"Jiraiya, it seems there was a misunderstanding during a Root mission. I'll have the Anbu investigate and talk to Danzo."

Sarutobi explained, prompting Jiraiya to angrily grab the two Root ninjas. Standing at 1.9 meters and quite muscular, he lifted them effortlessly.

"You two, why did you attack my students? What did they do?"

"Jiraiya, calm down. Take your students to rest. I'll handle this."

Sarutobi gently stopped Jiraiya before turning to Shisui and Taizo.

"Shisui, Taizo, thank you for your efforts."

"We'll take our leave."

With a nod, Shisui and Taizo left the office, but not before Jiraiya thanked them.

Jiraiya then addressed Sarutobi, "Old man, I'll take my students away, but you better get to the bottom of this. I won't let him off otherwise."

As a Sannin, he couldn't tolerate his students being attacked for no reason. At the very least, he deserved to know why.

"Understood. I'll notify you afterward and make sure your students aren't wronged."

With outsiders present, Sarutobi appeased Jiraiya.

"Third Hokage-sama, I came to discuss the Akatsuki's vision for peace. I hope you'll hear me out."

Sarutobi hesitated before nodding with a smile, "Go ahead, Yahiko-kun."

"Alright!"

Yahiko was overjoyed. He had nearly given up hope, but now he had to share his ideals.

He explained how the Akatsuki aimed to resolve conflicts between ninja villages and countries through peaceful negotiations at the table.

After listening, Sarutobi smiled kindly.

"What a noble goal, Yahiko-kun. I see a rare vitality in you. Let me handle this situation first. Stay with Jiraiya, and I'll give you a proper response later."

Yahiko nodded and said, "Thank you, Third Hokage-sama. I'll leave with Jiraiya-sensei now."

Once they left, Sarutobi let the Root members go and immediately summoned Danzo.

"What fool students has that idiot Jiraiya picked up this time?"

That naïve talk had nearly put him to sleep. Why had Danzo's ninjas tried to kill this innocent Rain ninja?

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"Yugito!"

Outside a sushi restaurant, Samui spotted her friend and classmate and quickly followed her. Before the third round of the exams, she'd been warned for loitering near the Uchiha clan grounds and feared she'd miss seeing Yugito.

But there she was before leaving, so Samui hurried to catch up.

"Samui? You're here... for the Chūnin Exams, right?"

Yugito recognized her old academy friend and remembered the exams.

She'd stayed around the Uchiha grounds throughout the exams, only emerging to buy supplies.

"Yugito, have you really betrayed the village and become a Konoha ninja?"

Samui felt a pang of sorrow seeing Yugito's Konoha forehead protector. She spoke softly, "The village is still trying to bring you back. How could you betray us?"

"The village would let me die because of the Two-Tails. They abandoned me first."

Yugito said softly. She'd already settled into Konoha and didn't want to argue with Samui about it.

"Congratulations on becoming a chūnin, Samui. I'm heading back."

"Wait, Yugito!"

Samui grabbed Yugito and pulled her into an alley.

"We've found a way to bring you back, even if it means my sacrifice. You're not being watched right now, so come with me."

"Impossible, Samui."

"Yugito, the Cloud Village is your home!"

"I—"

"Yugito is being smart, but it's a shame you don't understand."

A voice interrupted Yugito, and Samui turned to see someone behind her. She had no thoughts of resistance.

Yoichi grinned.

"I warned Dodai, but it seems he didn't listen. You'll live out your days in Konoha prison."

Without a word, Samui reached for her kunai to fight back.

"Strong-willed but foolish."

Yoichi said, gripping Samui's throat and sending a mild electric current through his hand. The Lightning Release paralyzed her.

"Well done not listening to them. Go on back."

"But..."

Yugito hesitated, glancing at Samui before bowing her head.

"She failed, and I never planned to return to the Cloud Village. Samui took care of me. Can you let her go just this once?"

She held up a finger, saying, "Just this once."

After a moment's thought, Yoichi said, "You've done well, and a chūnin deserves this."

He paused.

"But you'll need to agree to one condition."

Yugito paled, recalling the late-night noises she'd heard. She asked, "Wh-what condition?"

"What kind of face is that? I just want Two-Tails chakra!"

Yoichi was annoyed by her expression.

Then with a smirk he said, "Use your foot in white socks and step on me!"

Yugito froze, her face turning crimson.

"You perverted jerk!"

(End of Chapter)


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