The next day.
The registration desk was officially set up at Konoha Square.
The registration officer was personally appointed by Kagami Uchiha.
To avoid having low-level characters just to make up the numbers, there is still a basic Nintaijutsu test, which almost any ninja can pass.
The registration queue already subtly revealed a ranking from strong to weak.
Nagato and the others were not the first to arrive, but the crowd spontaneously made way for them.
It wasn't just because Nagato possessed the legendary Rinnegan, but primarily...
They all knew that Jiraiya Kagami Uchiha's teacher.
"Yahiko, Nagato, Konan, Jiraiya, and those puppets, right?"
Kagami Uchiha glanced at the several Pain's Paths and singled out Yahiko.
"Yes, the team's codename is Akatsuki."
In public, Nagato always speaks through Deva Path Pain.
This was a promise he made to himself.
The leader of Akatsuki will only be Yahiko.
Kagami Uchiha registered several people and whispered, "The first match will be held in the Death Forest. The competition will officially begin tomorrow."
"Konan, you can do whatever you want tonight."
Konan shook her head. "Jing, you really do know everything..."
"If it's just the first match, I probably won't need to use my technique. I trust Nagato and Jiraiya- sensei."
"Whatever you want, by the way..."
Kagami Uchiha took a scroll out of his sleeve and tossed it to Konan.
"I think the Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags Technique is quite interesting to combine with your technique. It would be best to use Nagato's puppet as a sacrifice."
Konan took the scroll in a daze, not knowing what to say, and could only say a soft "thank you".
Jiraiya grinned and approached, "Kagami, you're really generous. Do you have a gift for your teacher?"
Before his hand could even touch Kagami Uchiha's shoulder.
Bang!
A groove was plowed into the stone slabs of the square, Jiraiya kept crashing into the wall at the edge of the square before he stopped.
"Are you playing house? You're trying to get close to me."
"Next team."
Those who witnessed this scene were at a loss for words.
The registrar was clearly biased towards the blue-haired woman; that scroll definitely contained something valuable, perhaps even something used for cheating.
But then there's Kagami Uchiha's connection to Jiraiya...
That attack would have seriously injured a regular Jonin, right?
"Jing, this is our list."
Hiruzen Sarutobi handed over a list, and the person who didn't come along showed some self-awareness.
Looking at Kagami Uchiha scrutinizing the list, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and said.
"Actually... Kagami, I've already met Konohamaru. I have no regrets now, and I don't really want to participate in the Shinobi World Martial Performance. Maybe I should just go back to the Pure Land."
Kagami Uchiha did not look up.
"Then why don't you just cancel the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu yourself?"
Orochimaru certainly wouldn't control the Hokage of previous generations; the three Impure World Reincarnation Body were already in a state of "Release" from Impure World Reincarnation.
If you want to go back, you can return to the Pure Land anytime.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's smile was just like when he first met Kagami Uchiha.
It's like watching a difficult child.
"I wanted to say goodbye to you properly, and I also wanted to ask you... to let the group..."
"Alright, don't mention that name."
Kagami Uchiha said calmly, "How about this, I'll give you an extra reward."
"If you can win, I'll spare him two years of torment."
"Since you value him so much, why not put in some effort for him and let me see what you call the spirit of Shinobi Hero."
At this moment, Kagami Uchiha also finished looking at the list of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Tobirama Senju.
Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Orochimaru, the Three Great Snake Princesses.
And... Kinkaku and Ginkaku!
Apart from the four snakes, there wasn't a single living person.
And yet, its code name is "Fire".
Will-o'-the-wisps?
Kagami Uchiha couldn't help but smile.
That Tobirama Senju guy is really awful.
"This is our list of participants."
In the end, Ōnoki and Ai decided to join forces.
To ensure the return of the territories of Turkey and Raikkonen, Ōnoki and Ai made a deal.
After securing a spot, Ōnoki reclaimed the title of Shadow.
After Ōnoki dies, the younger generation of Iwagakure will compete with Kumogakure. If they lose, the title of Kage will be inherited by A.
This was a desperate measure taken to reclaim the lost territory.
Only by joining forces can they be confident of winning a spot.
Team codename: Lei Tu.
Participants.
Artemisia, Ōnoki.
Killer B, Kitsuchi, Roshi.
Yugito Nii (the Two Tails Jinchuriki), Samui (short yellow hair, giant).
Darui (former Fifth Raikage), Dodai (Lava Release), Mabui (Secretary A, silver-haired and dark-skinned).
And the youngest.
Deidara.
This also reveals the serious talent shortage problem in Iwagakure.
Ōnoki only let Deidara participate in the competition to give him some experience, and planned to make him withdraw after the first match.
At least in the first match, he was confident he could protect Deidara; it would be good to let him see what he was made of.
Next.
Code name: Wind.
Sunagakure Rasa, Chiyo, Ebizo, and a bunch of Sunagakure rabble.
What Kagami Uchiha found somewhat interesting was that Moryo and Gaara had also joined.
Rasa...
How should I put it?
That's incredibly stupid, on par with Fugaku.
"Hello, Kagami-sama, it's a pleasure to meet you." Moryo smiled sincerely and bowed in greeting.
Kagami Uchiha watched the Moryo with great interest.
This was food I originally planned to kill while passing by.
You were saved Isshiki Yishi.
"The first game doesn't start until tomorrow, you still have time."
Kagami Uchiha said calmly, "Have someone send over more forces. With this little strength, what can you do?"
"Can you make this a little bit more interesting?"
Moryo was taken aback. He clearly sensed the aura of Kagami Uchiha's natural enemy and smiled ingratiatingly.
"I'm so sorry, Kagami-sama, but Yomi's body can only bear this much of my power."
Kagami Uchiha slowly raised his hand.
Zi—
A Black Rod was plunged into the Moryo's heart, causing those around him to scatter abruptly, afraid of getting splattered with blood.
However, the Moryo's body did not explode as expected; instead, it slowly released a strange aura.
Crack! The Black Rod broke off a piece from the Moryo's body.
"Alright, maintaining this body for a few more months shouldn't be a problem. Give it your all and don't let me down."
A look of surprise spread across the face of the Moryo.
"This..."
"Is this your Yin-Yang Release Secret Technique?! It's amazing! It's so powerful!"
Moryo secretly resolved to eliminate his teammates after the second match.
He wants the Dragon Vein Crystal, and he also absolutely must choose the Yin-Yang Release Secret Technique!
Kagami Uchiha waved his hand. "Next."
Is this even possible?
Do you really think you can get promoted just by flattering someone?
Where is the fairness in this martial arts competition?!
Hmm... it seems...
That person didn't seem to care much about fairness; they were just watching for fun.
Is our battle for supremacy among Shinobi World heroes... just a performance?
Forget it, thinking too much is useless.
"Kagami-sama! As you know, I've been your most loyal fan since I was a child!"
"I am constantly regretting that I wasn't born in the Land of Fire, so I can get closer to your radiance!"
"My greatest wish in life is to be a servant who sweeps the streets outside the great Uchiha Clan Compound!"
"That way I can observe and admire the beautiful Uchiha's footsteps Tenten!"
"Who are you?"
"I am Fuma Rei of the Fuma Clan!"
Kagami Uchiha nodded. "You're not bad."
"You don't need to participate in the competition anymore. Go to the Konoha Cat's Den and find Revolver. From now on, your clan will be the assistants of the Ninja Cat."
"Thank you so much!!"