Chapter 466: Thunder Clone Leads the Mission? A New Chunin Exam!
After Fujiwara Tetsuya officially became the instructor for Yuhi Getsuryu, Tanaka Gintoki, and Aburame Yuto, he only had a Shadow Clone take the three on D-Rank Missions in Konoha for three days.
Then, he created a Lightning Clone and sent it with the three kids to various parts of the Land of Fire to perform various C-Rank Missions.
Compared to ordinary Jonin and Elite Jonin, Fujiwara Tetsuya undoubtedly received special treatment when selecting missions.
Yuhi Getsuryu, Tanaka Gintoki, and Aburame Yuto had already learned the basics at the Ninja Academy and within their clans.
For these three, whose talents were relatively average, if they wanted to catch up to top talents of their generation like Kakashi, they could only constantly undergo the baptism of a Ninja, continuously breaking through themselves and exceeding their own limits.
Only then would they be qualified to stand alongside him in the future.
In the following months, Fujiwara Tetsuya's Lightning Clone led the three to sweep through all the bandit and brigand strongholds within the Land of Fire.
Although their hands were stained with the blood of many evildoers and innocent people, the growth they achieved was equally evident.
Whether it was Yuhi Getsuryu, Tanaka Gintoki, or Aburame Yuto, after enduring countless baptisms of death, slaughter, and fear, they became increasingly mature.
"Chunin Exams?"
In Konoha, at the Hokage Building, Fujiwara Tetsuya gathered with the instructing Jonin from recent graduating classes.
He watched Utatane Koharu, who was speaking confidently at the front, with narrowed eyes, then yawned.
It seemed the Village had also sensed some danger and was preparing for a new round of war.
"That's right~"
"The Ninja World is not peaceful now.
The Konoha Higher-Ups of the Hidden Cloud Village, led by the Third Raikage, have completely digested the wealth plundered from the eastern coast of the Land of Earth over the past few years, and their military strength has surged repeatedly.
Their attitude towards countries like the Land of Frost, the Land of Hot Springs, and the Land of Rice Fields has become increasingly hardline."
"They clearly harbor ambitions to covet the Land of Fire."
"Coupled with the ambitious Hidden Sand Village, which is constantly accumulating strength, and the powerful Iwagakure..."
"To curb the ambitions of these major Ninja Villages, Konoha must also demonstrate sufficient strength."
"This time, for the Exams, we will be cooperating with Tani Hidden Village from the Land of Rivers, Amegakure from the Land of Rain, and Kusagakure Village from the Land of Grass..."
"To show the entire Ninja World the strength of Konoha... and our allies."
Utatane Koharu's, or rather, the Konoha Higher-Ups' plans were indeed ringing loud and clear.
However, Amegakure has not yet recovered its vitality, and furthermore, the Akatsuki Organization, led by Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, is currently causing trouble throughout the Land of Rain.
As for Tani Hidden Village, they naturally wouldn't participate in a war between the great nations.
At most, they would offer symbolic resistance for a period, completely abandon the northern region of the Land of Rivers, and hold fast to the central and southern regions, leaving the field open for Sunagakure and Konoha to fight to the death.
Then, they would seek more benefits from the two great nations to strengthen Tani Hidden Village's power.
As for Kusagakure Village, Fujiwara Tetsuya could only scoff.
For a Ninja Village with no integrity whatsoever, it would be a great kindness if they could ensure they didn't stab Konoha in the back at a critical moment.
"Therefore, the Village needs you all to have your subordinates display their strongest sides..."
The moment Utatane Koharu's words fell, all the instructing Jonin in the Hokage Office, except for Fujiwara Tetsuya, erupted in enthusiastic cheers.
During the First Ninja World War, although Konoha suffered heavy losses and lost the Second Hokage, it was ultimately the victor of the war.
In the Second Shinobi World War, Konoha challenged half the Ninja World, and although it nearly exhausted its fresh blood, it also achieved victory in the war.
Assuming a new Ninja World War broke out, they had no doubt that Konoha would still be the ultimate victor.
This was their belief, and it was the promise they made when they embarked on the path of a Ninja and became a Genin.
"Jonin Tetsuya, do you have any dissatisfaction with my words?"
Seeing the lazy and disdainful expression that Fujiwara Tetsuya occasionally showed, Utatane Koharu felt a blockage in her heart.
"Ha~~~"
"Nothing, I just went to bed too late yesterday and didn't react immediately."
"You old-timer, keep bragging—no, my tongue slipped—keep talking, I'm listening."
"Cough~"
Fujiwara Tetsuya's reply not only made Utatane Koharu's face grow darker, but even Hiruzen Sarutobi, upon hearing these words, choked on his old pipe due to a sudden spasm.
"You..."
"Hmph~"
Meeting the gazes of those with inexplicable expressions, Utatane Koharu secretly gritted her teeth, forcefully suppressing the anger in her heart.
If only she had known, she wouldn't have let this mischievous brat come over.
Sending someone from Anbu to notify him would have been much less troublesome than this.
"Um... Advisor Torifu, I have a question... According to your explanation just now, the rules for the Chunin Exams are largely the same as in previous years, with participation in a three-person squad format.
But in the squad I'm currently in, Kakashi is already a Chunin..."
"Then select other Genin to form a new squad to participate in this Chunin Exams."
Utatane Koharu's unhesitating reply dispelled Minato Namikaze's newly formed idea of having Kakashi participate in the Chunin Exams.
It was true that with Kakashi's current strength, he could easily contend with an ordinary Special Jonin.
If he appeared in the Chunin Exams, it might be "fair" for Rin and Obito.
But for the other examinees, it would be extremely unfair.
"Does anyone else have questions?"
"If not, then today's meeting is adjourned."
"The Chunin Exams will officially be held in May... You have less than half a month left."
"During this time, you will keep the kids under your command for intensive training.
Hokage-sama, as well as myself and Advisor Mito, will be monitoring at all times..."
"Yes~"
..."Chunin Exams?"
"Sensei, do you think we're strong enough?"
At the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi clan grounds.
Yuhi Getsuryu, Tanaka Gintoki, and Aburame Yuto listened to Fujiwara Tetsuya talk about the Chunin Exams, a glimmer of light flashing in their eyes.
They were clearly very interested in the matter of being promoted to Chunin.
"Don't underestimate yourselves..."
"Though you can't compare to Kakashi now, you've already caught up to the elites of your generation like Yuhi and Asuma."
"Gintoki's swordsmanship and Wind Release, Getsuryu's Genjutsu and Taijutsu, Yuto's Perception Ninjutsu and the unique offensive and defensive secret techniques of the Aburame Clan... as long as your luck isn't too bad, you'll definitely make it to the third round."
"As for the ultimate victor... that depends on which of you three can become stronger in the next half-month~"
"Gintoki, Getsuryu, Yuto... let your elders, clan members, and the Konoha Higher-Ups and countless Villagers see the results of your eleven months of training..."
He yawned.
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