"With this score, no wonder Tobirama's world is in second place!"
"Indeed! The score has increased incredibly fast!"
"This is the power of technological development."
"It seems that after returning this time, I must also accelerate the technological advancement of my world!"
Everyone spoke up in agreement.
The rapid progress of Tobirama's world had finally made them realize one thing: technological development truly was extremely important.
Not only could it grant their worlds stronger defensive capabilities, but it could also improve the foundational strength of their worlds. Even in the next evaluation, and the one after that, the scores would only rise higher and higher.
Everyone was quite pleased. This time's score was very good!
The most crucial point was that Tobirama's world hadn't even made it into the top three last time, yet this time it had suddenly become second place. This clearly showed how remarkable his achievements were.
As for Tobirama himself, he remained as composed as ever. Although no hardship was visible on the surface, Tobirama had actually spent the past six months in considerable exhaustion.
The other Hokages usually didn't need to engage in research work; they only had to handle some administrative matters. Tobirama was completely different. He was the most skilled researcher in the entire world. If he didn't conduct research himself, who would do it?
Additionally, there were many matters in the Naruto World that required his attention. Combined, these two aspects forced him to create Shadow Clones to manage everything thoroughly. Consequently, the toll these tasks took on him was quite significant.
Once this was all over...
Tobirama should really get some proper rest when he returns.
The past six months have been quite demanding.
At that moment, the other Hokages all looked at him with admiration.
Hashirama patted Tobirama on the shoulder.
"Little brother!"
"You really are impressive!"
"Later, tell me what your secrets are!"
Hearing this.
Tobirama could only smile helplessly.
He knew his older brother all too well.
When it came to matters of governance, he usually didn't pay much attention.
Tobirama guessed right away.
Hashirama must have left all those tasks for others to handle on a daily basis.
Even if he shared any secrets with him.
It probably wouldn't make much difference.
But he didn't voice these thoughts.
Aoki looked at Tobirama's World.
This time's progress.
Couldn't help but stir a sense of caution within him.
For no other reason.
Tobirama's World had advanced too quickly this time!
Last time, it didn't even make it into the top three.
This time, it suddenly became second place.
Improving by several hundred points!
In comparison.
Although his own world remained in first place.
Compared to the previous score of 1,800 points.
This time, it had only improved by 200 points.
Reaching a total of 2,000 points.
In other words.
From the perspective of progress.
His speed was not as fast as Tobirama's World!
He would have to be more careful after this summit ended.
He needed to accelerate the development of his world.
If he lacked any sense of caution or urgency.
He might easily be overtaken next time.
Aoki did not want to see such a turn of events.
If he were truly surpassed.
It would prove that his efforts over the past six months had been inadequate.
It would be better if such a thing didn't happen.
Just as everyone was discussing among themselves.
The voice of the Chat Group sounded once again.
The central Light Screen changed!
[Evaluation complete!]
[Third Place: Seventh Hokage Naruto Uzumaki's World!]
As soon as he saw that the third-place world was his own.
Naruto finally let out a serious sigh of relief!
That was too close.
Fortunately, he had managed to hold onto a spot in the top three this time.
Otherwise, it would have been too embarrassing!
After all, he had been in second place last time.
And he started with 1,500 points right from the beginning.
Such a high baseline score.
If his progress had been too slow.
It would have proven that there were definitely issues with Naruto's governance!
Thankfully.
With this score.
It was enough to prove.
That his world didn't have any major problems.
It was still steadily progressing.
Although he had been unexpectedly overtaken by Tobirama's World.
Since his foundation was relatively strong.
There would still be plenty of opportunities in the future.
To secure a good ranking.
Naruto comforted himself with these thoughts.
And the others also spoke up one after another.
"As expected of Naruto! Well done!"
"Yes, Naruto is impressive!"
"This time, your world's progress has been quite fast too!"
Everyone encouraged Naruto.
No one was an exception.
After all, Naruto was a newcomer.
And also their junior.
He was both the youngest in terms of age and the last to join the Hokage Summit.
They still had to show some grace.
At that moment, the voice of the Chat Group sounded again.
[Would you like to display national power?]
Seeing the prompt on the Light Screen.
Naruto also immediately chose to display it.
There was nothing to hide about this.
As his words fell.
It began to appear in the Chat Group.
The national power display of Naruto's world!
[After the Hokage Summit concludes, you return to your own country.]
[You begin specialized research and development in technology.]
[At the same time, you learn a great deal about the events of the summit.]
Seeing this situation.
Everyone was not at all surprised.
It seemed Naruto's overall path was still quite sound.
It was a very normal kind of development.
With an already exceptionally strong foundation.
Plus relentless, non-stop development.
Him securing third place was completely normal and expected.
[Next, in your world, the Otsutsuki Clan attacks.]
[They choose to launch their assault against you during the Chunin Exams!]
[You call for reinforcements and avoid this crisis.]
[The World enters another era of peace.]
After seeing this description.
The Hokages all nodded one after another.
If nothing else, they were all very familiar with this event.
Because it was an operation they had all participated in.
When Momoshiki and the others invaded Konohagakure.
Naruto directly called for backup.
They all went.
They thoroughly defeated the Otsutsuki Clan.
And also took the opportunity to observe the level of development in this world.
However, what surprised some of the others was.
That this incident actually occurred during the Chunin Exams.
Mentioning the Chunin Exams.
Everyone couldn't help but think of past events.
The Chunin Exams of the past were never peaceful either.
Third Kakashi couldn't help but sigh and say.
"Every Chunin Exam is full of trouble!"
The others also nodded thoughtfully.
"That's right!"
"There are rarely truly peaceful times; something unexpected always seems to happen."
"Perhaps this is the fate of our Konohagakure!"
"What a hassle."