After all the facilities needed for the Martial Arts Tournament had been built, Mu Yue announced Hanzo's attendance as a spectator, along with the details of the Youth Martial Arts Tournament.
Following several rounds of promotion, interested people had been waiting for specific information about the event. As soon as the news was released, those wishing to compete or watch flocked to the Land of Rain.
Besides the geniuses Hiruzen Sarutobi had personally asked about their intentions, some young Konoha ninja also wanted to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament to broaden their horizons.
After all, the entry fee was only 68,900 ryo, mere pocket change for ninja. Even if they failed to win any prizes, they could still catch a glimpse of the legendary Ninja Master Sōsuke.
Since leading one team was no different from leading two, Hiruzen Sarutobi gathered the other ninja who wished to compete and had Mu Yue lead them to the Land of Rain.
"Your ninja ranks are rising ridiculously fast. Even Shisui is already a jonin," Asuma, still a chunin, could not help sighing.
Shisui had enrolled in the academy when Asuma graduated, yet Shisui had become a jonin while he was still a chunin. That promotion speed was absurd.
"Hehe, let me tell you our secret to getting promoted," Obito said with a grin.
Asuma was instantly interested, while Kurenai Yuhi and Namiashi Raidō also leaned in to listen.
"First, beat a Seven Ninja Swordsmen member, then complete a few S-rank Missions," Obito answered.
Asuma's team: ...
If they ran into the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, forget becoming jonin—they would be dead. Besides, the Hidden Mist Village no longer had the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. There were only the two ninja swordsmen now.
The Hidden Mist Village showed no sign of seeking peace, so Konoha