The Difference Between Gekko Hayate and Anko

The Third Hokage rambled on and on, revealing the cruel truth of the Joint Chunin Exam to the examinees.

A microcosm of the war between the Allied powers.

Hinata has been in the Ninja World for twelve years and was born into the Hyuga Clan, so she has some understanding of the cruelty of the Ninja World.

A ninja village is the military force of a country. Between the Hokage and the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, one controls the military warfare of a country, while the other controls the politics and people's livelihood.

However, in name only, the Daimyo's status is higher than that of the Hokage.

Logically speaking, since ninja villages are part of the country's military force, the country should allocate a large amount of military funds to ninja villages every year, and ninjas have no need to earn money through missions.

But in reality, missions are the only source of income for ninjas during peacetime.

The ninja village's military budget is actually not very high, and it also has to maintain the operation of the entire village's institutions.

While ninjas can earn money outside by being hired, a large portion of them carry out missions assigned by the village itself.

Therefore, whenever the village's workload decreases, the ninjas will start a war.

Winning the war would not only prove the strength of one's own village, but the Shinobi World War would also lead to the rise of bandits in various places.

Once the war ended, the nobles and wealthy people had no choice but to hire ninjas to protect them.

The main reason for the low military spending is that the ninja villages want to maintain a certain degree of independence.

Although Konoha and the Land of Fire are one entity, they maintain relative independence.

Even the Daimyo of the Land of Fire cannot interfere in Konoha's internal affairs. Even the election of the Hokage is decided internally by Konoha, and then the Daimyo of the Land of Fire makes a nominal appointment.

So Hinata concluded that the ninjas' desperate battles were all for money... No wonder Kakashi was so stingy.

"Please forgive my rudeness!"

"Lord Hokage, please leave the rest to me, the referee for the Preliminary Selection — Gekko Hayate!"

Seemingly too lazy to listen to the Third continue rambling, Gekko Hayate suddenly jumped out and interrupted the Third's speech.

"..." The Third paused for a moment, then said calmly, "Very well!"

Hinata took a step back, wanting to get further away from Gekko Hayate.

No wonder there wasn't a single person to come to the rescue when Gekko Hayate was killed in the Original Story; it turns out he offended the Third Hokage here.

Look at Anko, she and Gekko Hayate are both examiners, and in terms of the current plot development, they are both considered extras.

But they've already lived to Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.

What about you? You didn't even make it past the Chunin Ninja Exams!

Sure enough, those who interrupt their superiors never end well; flattery is the only way out.

Looking like a sickly person, Gekko Hayate said weakly, "Hello everyone, my name is Gekko Hayate. Before the Third Match... cough cough... exam, you all need to participate in this preliminary selection, which will determine whether you are qualified to participate in the Third Exam!"

As she spoke, Gekko Hayate glanced at Hinata curiously. Why didn't you interrupt me?

Many people were dissatisfied with these rules, Gekko Hayate explained, "The first two rounds of the exam were too easy. As the Lord Hokage has said before, many VIPs will be present to watch the Third Exam. Time is limited, so we can't delay."

"If you feel unwell, or if you do not wish to take the exam after hearing my explanation, please raise your hand as soon as possible!"

"If not, we'll start the Preliminary Selection."

Unlike the Original Story, this Preliminary Selection consists of two matches, with eight people ultimately advancing to the Third Exam.

"I'm quitting..."

"I'm quitting too!"

Hinata looked around and saw that with so many people, there were also many who lacked determination or felt they were not strong enough, and quite a few people had given up.

Kabuto Yakushi noticed this as well, thinking, "If so many people quit together, I won't attract too much attention."

Kabuto Yakushi raised his hand and said, "I'm quitting!"

Naruto roared in frustration, "Kabuto-senpai, why did you do this? Why!"

Kabuto Yakushi: MMP.

Kabuto Yakushi gave an awkward but polite smile and said calmly, "I'm sorry, Naruto... I'm already covered in wounds and can't continue with you."

On the high platform, the Third and Anko exchanged a few words, discussing information about Kabuto Yakushi...

In the end, only 32 people remained. Gekko Hayate announced the rules of the exam, and the list of the two people to be matched in the first battle was displayed on the big screen.

"Sasuke Uchiha VS Dosu Kinuta!"

Gekko Hayate announced, "Please, Sasuke Uchiha and Dosu Kinuta, come forward. Everyone else, except for the contestants, please go up there."

Hinata and Naruto followed Kakashi to the surrounding stands, Might Guy also came over with his students.

Might Guy glanced at Kakashi and said smugly, "Kakashi, your group is pretty lucky! But... things won't be so smooth from here on out, because my disciple is there."

"Who says the next stage is all about ability? Ah, youth! It's so bittersweet, so demanding..."

Kakashi looked at Might Guy with a blank expression. "Huh, are you talking to me?"

Might Guy was moved to tears.

Hinata looked at Might Guy curiously and asked doubtfully, "Teacher Might Guy, are you Teacher Kakashi's lifelong rival?"

"Oh?" Might Guy struck a pose, beaming with pride, "Didn't expect even Kakashi's student to recognize me?"

Hinata gave a thumbs-up and nodded, then changed the subject, saying, "Of course! But... Teacher Might Guy, I think Teacher Kakashi has one advantage that you can't compare to!"

Hinata compared Kakashi and Might Guy, and Might Guy couldn't stand Hinata looking down on Kakashi.

Might Guy took out his notebook and asked seriously, "Does Kakashi have any secret techniques that I don't know about?"

Kakashi also looked at Hinata with some doubt. Had Hinata personality today? Would she praise people now?

Hinata said seriously, "Teacher Kakashi the Sharingan, so his judgment in choosing disciples is better than yours!"

Kakashi: So he was just praising himself indirectly!

Might Guy glanced at Kakashi's left eye under his mask and nodded in approval. The Sharingan was indeed very powerful!

He's really stubborn; the important part comes later!

Hinata leaned against the railing in the stands, watching the match below.

The outcome of the battle off the field was not in any suspense.

Without the Heaven's Curse Mark interfering with him, Sasuke could use his Sharingan freely. Although the Yoroi Akado's ninjutsu was somewhat troublesome, his Taijutsu was no match for Sasuke's.

In no time at all, the Yoroi Akado was knocked down.

Hinata glanced around and noticed that the Jonin instructor from the Sound Ninja Village was spying on her.

The two looked at each other, Jonin instructor nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Hinata grinned mischievously, stuck out her tongue, and licked her lips. "Little snake, I've found you."

Orochimaru: "..."

Although I can't beat Orochimaru yet, it still feels pretty good to openly tease Orochimaru.

I'm so angry I'll make your liver hurt, but you can't do anything about it.