In fact, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the old Hokage who started from Warring States Period in his childhood, has already passed through Ninja Wars three times in his life, and he is already old.
He has seen too many wars and also seen the growth of Konohagakure.
Since he was a young child, he has come to this Konohagakure under the leadership of his father, Sarutobi Clan's former patriarch Sasuke Sarutobi.
Here, he saw with his own eyes that this village, which was just a small village back then, gradually developed into what it is today day by day and year by year.
I watched with my own eyes the number of heads on the huge Hokage Rock increasing one by one, watching the tall buildings rising from the ground, and watching batch after batch of young Konoha Ninja wearing Forehead Protector...
Although Konohagakure has now reached its most prosperous period since the founding of the village, even if he passes away and leaves Shinobi World to go to Pure Land, he can proudly hold up his chest, just like when he was young, and proudly tell everything he has done in front of the two teachers he respects.
He lived up to their expectations and chose the most perfect successor for this village. Watching how he personally built Konohagakure into this prosperous scene that he could not even imagine in his dreams.
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi also hopes that this disciple who has taken over the baton from the ancestor Hokage can be like First Hokage back then, blowing an unprecedented hurricane across Shinobi World, ending the war, and bringing Shinobi World to long-lasting peace.
After all...
Hiruzen Sarutobi thought of the scene a few years ago when he tried to compete with Orochimaru, but Orochimaru gave him a few moves in a dignified manner and then solved the problem in three strokes, five divided by two.
After all, this disciple of his is also a unique one, with a majestic power that can be called a god just like First Hokage.
I am afraid that only he can, like the original First Hokage, rely on his own powerful power to calm the troubled times, end the war, and start a new era.
Hiruzen Sarutobi also hopes that before that, he, an old man, can still contribute his last effort to Konohagakure's future.
In the distance, the setting sun is like blood, and the setting sun is still trying to radiate its last strength, leaving more light and heat for the world.
"Victor, Neji Hyuga!"
As Gekko Hayate, the referee on the sidelines, finished speaking, the people watching Chunin Ninja Exams in the audience couldn't help but cheer.
Neji Hyuga gently made a fist with his left hand, wiping away the drops of sweat that continued to remain on his chin, and looked at Kaluyin in front of him who was unable to stand because the Gentle Fist Style·Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms acupuncture points blocked the flow of Chakra throughout his body.
The red-haired, black-skinned female ninja with stud earrings in front of her has outstanding talents in swordsmanship. She is probably also the seed player of Kumogakure, but it is a pity that she met him.
In her own hands, she could only stop at the top sixteen.
On the high platform, people in six positions watched the scene in front of them.
The reason why there are six positions is that in addition to Five Kage, there is also Hiruzen Sarutobi, the old Hokage.
Hiruzen Sarutobi doesn't want to miss this kind of event, not to mention he also wants to see if the new generation of ninjas he has trained at the Ninja Academy over the years have the potential to shoulder the future of the village.
And now, judging from the smile that is about to overflow on his old face, he can no longer be satisfied.
Regardless of whether he has retired or not, Third Hokage is still Hokage after all. In terms of identity and status, he is the same as the current Five Kage. Now that he is here, everyone must give him a face.
Giving a seat to the retired old Hokage in front of you is actually giving face to your retired self in the future.
As for Fourth Mizukage...
This time, I don't know what method Obito found, but it made Fourth Mizukage Kusagakure behave without any abnormality, whether it was Orochimaru or Observation Haki, whether he secretly asked Hyuga Clan's ninja to use Byakugan to observe, or asked Fugaku to use Mangekyō Sharingan's child force sensor, could not detect the slightest difference.
Orochimaru thought of those White Zetsu corpses that had already been used by him, his eyes were thoughtful.
As far as he knew, Impersonation Technique of White Zetsu could be different from the ordinary Transformation Jutsu.
In addition to its almost impeccable appearance, White Zetsu can also transform into the same Chakra by absorbing Chakra in other people's bodies. Even the most familiar people or perceptive ninjas cannot recognize it.
"As expected of Byakugan, in addition to its reconnaissance capabilities, it also has such a terrible auxiliary effect in combat."
Fourth Raikage, sitting in one of the six positions on the high platform, could not help but admire. Looking at Neji Hyuga, who showed a perfect performance on the stage, a trace of greed flashed in his eyes.
Fourth Raikage has been coveting Byakugan's ability to open the whole map perspective for a long time. If the current Konohagakure wasn't so powerful, then given his character, he might have been unable to bear it a few years ago and tried to find a way to grab this precious Kekkei Genkai to Kumogakure.
In fact, when Third Ninja War was Third Ninja War, Hizashi Hyuga followed Orochimaru, Shikun Mitarashi and others on the battlefield of Kumogakure and went deep into the rear of the battlefield and made great contributions.
Strategic-level reconnaissance methods such as Ninja Wars, Hyuga Clan and Byakugan have caused considerable trouble to opponents many times.
There are several other ninja villages who are not greedy for things like Byakugan.
"Raikage is ridiculous. I watched this child Neji grow up in the Ninja Academy with my own eyes. He is extremely talented and talented. Among the Hyuga Clan ninjas that have appeared in the Konohagakure village over the years, I am afraid there are not many who are better than him."
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Neji Hyuga walking off the stage with a satisfied smile on his face.
As the last chief graduate of the Ninja Academy, he was quite impressed by Neji Hyuga.
"Oh? Really? It's such a pity that such an outstanding genius can only become a bird trapped in a cage, unable to fly as much as he wants."
Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki looked at the audience and said with thorny words.
Hyuga Clan's Caged Bird Seal can be said to be Daimyo in the entire Shinobi World. It is this cage that not only restrains Hyuga Clan's Branch Family ninjas, but also blocks most of the conspiracies that try to extend their tentacles to Byakugan.
Among the other four great ninja villages, only Kirigakure has obtained a Byakugan on the battlefield over the years.
"It seems that Konohagakure, which has always been praised by people, is not so perfect..."
Rasa turned his head, with a faint smile on his face, and said kindly to Orochimaru.
Orochimaru did not reply. Regarding the topic of Caged Bird Seal, Hokage of all generations have avoided it.
If you express dissatisfaction with the Caged Bird Seal system, then Hyuga Clan's Main Branch will definitely treat you both overtly and overtly because of your attitude.
If you want Hyuga Clan to contribute, Hyuga Main Family is a hurdle that cannot be overcome.
And if you show your support for the Caged Bird Seal system to the outside world...
Then Hyuga Clan's Branch Family will definitely have opinions on you, and it is certain that things are done without effort.
Even if you are Hokage, your control and influence over Hyuga Clan Branch Family are definitely not as deep as those of the Hyuga Main Family.
After all, compared to Hokage, Main Branch, with Caged Bird Seal, holds your life in its hands! And it's not just your own life, but the life of your whole family!
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Facing Hokage, you may have very little room for resistance, but facing Main Branch, you have no room for resistance at all.
"Okay, everyone, let's stop arguing. As Five Kage, it's better not to make others laugh. Why don't we watch the next game. This round will probably be more exciting than the last round. I think Kazekage is also looking forward to the next performance of his child..."
After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi has been Hokage for many years. After noticing that something was wrong with the conversation between Rasa and Ōnoki, he naturally changed the subject and relieved Orochimaru.
"In the next match, Konohagakure player Sasuke Uchiha will play against Sunagakure player Gaara!"
Accompanied by Gekko Hayate's somewhat hollow shouts, Sasuke Uchiha and Gaara boarded the high platform from both sides.
In this time and space, because Medical Ninjutsu masters like Tsunade and Shizune are still staying in Konohagakure, Gekko Hayate naturally thought of ways to go to the hospital to find solutions to his physical problems.
Under Shizune's treatment plan, although he still has kidney deficiency, shortness of breath and coughs, at least he is not the Gekko Hayate from the original time and space who would be dragged down by his poor physical condition and lower his upper limit of strength.
In the setting set of the Book of Lin, Gekko Hayate in the original time and space was a Special Jōnin, but his strength and energy were only 4. This is undoubtedly a serious bias. You must know that this is a value that many Genin can achieve.
But in fact, Gekko Hayate has outstanding talents in other aspects. Now that his physical condition has greatly improved, he has become a real Jōnin early on.
Just like him, in this changed time and space, because of the various changes brought about by Orochimaru, there are many ninjas in Konoha who have greatly increased their strength compared to their original self.
Of course, even after Shizune treatment, Gekko Hayate still has some dark circles and his body is still a little weak. This may have something to do with his beautiful girlfriend Uzuki Yugao...
Well, it must be because they usually spar Taijutsu too much!
But now Gaara on stage has much heavier dark circles than Gekko Hayate.
"The Uchiha on the opposite side failed to fight last time. This time, remember that the person who killed you is me, Sand Burial Gaara!"
Gaara was still carrying his huge gourd, folding his hands across his chest, looking coldly at Sasuke Uchiha opposite.
Sasuke raised his eyebrows and looked at Gaara with a slightly playful look.
This familiar smell...
This guy is actually showing off in front of Uchiha?
"Hmph, it's just gravel, not even half as good as me. Sunagakure's Gaara, although your strength is pretty good, in front of my eyes, I'm afraid you can only stop here today."
Sasuke naturally folded his hands on his chest, raised his head, looked down at Gaara, and also pretended to be cool.
Today, he no longer wears the classic blue short-sleeved upper body, white shorts, and blue open-toed ninja boots. Instead, he specially wears the new version of the combat uniform prepared for him by Mikoto.
This is a black one-piece battle suit with a white bandage wrapped around the right leg and longer bangs. Paired with the handsome appearance, it looks quite chic.
"Sasuke pigeon! Damn you!"
"You damn wide forehead, how many times have I told you, Mr. Sasuke is mine!"
"Sasuke, when you beat this guy, I'll be waiting for you in the finals!"
Listening to the shouts from the stands, Sasuke's face showed a smile after successfully pretending to be cool. Only after his eyes turned to Fugaku and Itachi on the side of the stands, he could not control his face from becoming more arrogant.
"The battle begins!"
Following Gekko Hayate's order, Sasuke quickly threw out multiple shurikens as a cover and test, and then quickly rushed towards Gaara.
Gaara gently turned sideways to avoid this wave of shuriken attacks, but then, the shurikens that had flown behind him quickly stopped, and under the influence of the steel wire, they circled and flew towards Gaara again.
"Sharingan·Windmill Shuriken Technique!"
Sasuke has now unfolded his own Sharingan, controlling the trajectory of the shuriken through the steel wire in his hand.
Layers of sand flew up and down, forming a wall behind Gaara, blocking these shurikens.
Sasuke relied on Sharingan's insight to clearly see that there was a small eyeball made of sand on Gaara's shoulder.
"Is it because of this thing that I can collect the vision from behind..."
Without hesitation, Sasuke's hands quickly followed the order of Ji Wei Shen Hai Wu Yin Hand Seals. The thumb of his left hand and the other four bent fingers formed a mouth and were placed in front of his mouth.
"Fire Release·Great Fireball Technique!"
A far more solid and huge fireball than the ordinary Great Fireball blasted towards Gaara with blazing high temperature.
Then Sasuke immediately jumped up high, and at the same time Hand Seals used his hands to try to use the cover of ninjutsu to launch the next stage of the attack.
Whether it was Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi who had guided him under the Ninja Academy, or his father and brother, Sasuke had been mentored by a group of fire escape masters since he was a child. Shinobi World was the most outstanding master in fire escape. Nowadays, his fire escape power is also extremely outstanding.
Gaara finally couldn't hold it any longer and could no longer maintain his posture of standing motionless with his arms folded across his chest.
He took a deep breath and raised his hands in front of him.
A steady stream of sand flew out from the gourd behind him, condensing into a huge sand shield wall in front of him.
"Boom!"
Kakkō exploded, and the sand blown away by Great Fireball was flying in the air, but it quickly condensed in the air again to form a Sand Clone and rushed towards Sasuke.