Chapter 317
Hanzō stood there dumbfounded, only about two meters away from Akito.
This stretch of road is an insurmountable barrier.
After a moment, Hanzō felt relieved.
He smiled and said, "I have lost... Amakawa Akito, you are the undisputed leader of Amegakure!"
Hanzō's deliberate defeat demonstrated that the Akito dynasty's dominant position could no longer be shaken.
Whether it's wearing it or Yamada, it's all good.
All of Hanzō's former subordinates were completely convinced.
At that moment, no one had any doubts.
"No."
The Akito shook his head.
"More than ten years ago, I promised you that I would not seize your power. You will remain the village chief of Amegakure. Of course, you have seen Asuka's merits and abilities; she is perfectly capable of becoming the Second village chief. As for me..."
Akito turned around and looked at the crowd.
"My goal... is to become the ruler of this country, and even the entire ninja world!!!"
After defeating Hanzō.
The Akito revealed his long-held ambition.
Be a famous person?
I wouldn't even be a dog.
I want to be... the emperor!!!
241. Chunin Ninja Exams Strategy: Kill the Hokage and Kazekage
Emperor?
Faced with this unfamiliar word.
Everyone felt both puzzled and excited.
Because they could sense a strange sense of authority from that word.
It was as if... some kind of power was contained within it.
The Akito didn't offer much explanation, because everything would become clear in due time.
He led everyone back to the conference room, and after Akito took his seat, everyone else sat down as well.
The true strength that Akito had just displayed filled everyone with excitement and trembling.
The gaze directed at the Akito was once again filled with awe.
People feel jealous when someone's strength slightly surpasses their own.
When a person's power defies the heavens and reaches a level of awe, then... people's hearts are filled with nothing but reverence.
Now.
Everyone carefully concealed their thoughts, not daring to offend Akito in the slightest.
The meeting lasted a long time.
Arranged chronologically, several plans and tasks were confirmed.
Now, Crown Prince Naruto is 12 years old.
The original story begins here; this is where it all starts.
In this year, Crown Prince Naruto will graduate from the Ninja Academy, obtain the Scroll of Seals, and learn the Shadow Clone.
Then he joined Team 7 and formed bonds with Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi.
After experiencing events like Zabuza, he finally participated in the Chunin Ninja Exams...
"According to Konoha's tradition, the Chunin Ninja Exams are held twice a year. In peacetime, this number is sometimes reduced to once a year..."
The Akito gazed at the crowd.
During peacetime, the Daimyo of the Land of Wind chose to reduce the size of his army, thus decreasing the number of ninja in Sunagakure.
Konoha will also raise the evaluation criteria for the Chunin Ninja Exams, allowing fewer people to become Chunin.
Apart from "Kumogakure," which has consistently expanded its army size and advanced its technology, other villages have more or less slowed down their army expansion.
This can be seen from Shippuden, where Ōnoki accuses Kumogakure of never stopping its arms race.
"Therefore, our opportunity to take action will come during the Chunin Ninja Exams in the second half of the year."
The Akito determined the opportune moment to launch an attack on Konoha.
The Chunin Ninja Exams are the perfect opportunity to launch a revenge attack on Konoha.
At that time, Konoha was the host, Sunagakure was a participant, and other small countries were just there to make up the numbers.
It will bring together many elites, including the Hokage and the Kazekage.
Oh, I wonder if Orochihime is still planning to assassinate the Kazekage. That... is still somewhat uncertain.
After all, he had diverted a large portion of Orochihime's hatred.
It made her hate Konoha, and at the same time, hate herself.
"Back then Hanzō and Akatsuki... were ambushed by a combined force from Konoha and Sunagakure. That's why I plan to take down the Hokage and Kazekage during the Chunin Ninja Exams!"
The Akito's resolute words sparked a lively discussion among the crowd.
Defeating the Hokage and Kazekage?!
What an... grand undertaking!
Everyone was... excited by Akito's plan!
The history of the ninja world is replete with assassinations of "Kage".
For example, the Second Hokage and the Second Raikage were killed by the Kinkaku and Ginkaku Brothers and their elite troops.
So.
Is history about to repeat itself?
"I said I would avenge you... and all those who died and were wounded."
Akito looked at Hanzō.
At that time, Hanzō and Akatsuki were at odds, but Konoha Sunagakure them.
Both Amegakure and Akatsuki suffered heavy losses, with countless deaths and injuries.
Before Hanzō completely lost consciousness, Akito told him that he would take revenge one day.
Now is the time to fulfill that promise.
"Then, I will deal with the Hokage." Hanzō's eyes flashed.
There are several months to come, allowing yourself to adapt to this new power of Dark Chakra.
It is only right to avenge oneself, one's fallen subordinates, and the young people of Akatsuki.
"I'll deal with the Kazekage!"
Pakura said in a low voice.
She knew she had finally waited for this moment.
"Then you'd better act quickly, or choose a suitable place to fight, otherwise..."
The Akito shook his head.
"I'll have to do it myself."
To ensure that the Hokage and Kazekage can be killed successfully.
At crucial moments, Akito seize fleeting opportunities.
If Pakura and Hanzō had been even a fraction slower, the heads wouldn't have been theirs.
"I hope everyone understands that our Land of Rain suffered greatly in the past. Not only ninjas died, but countless civilians also perished because of the invaders. Therefore... our revenge is an act of justice."
The killing of the Hokage and Kazekage served as a warning.
Or rather, the beginning of a declaration of revenge.
Later, they will slowly attack Konoha and Sunagakure, and ultimately... destroy these two ninja villages!
Of course, Iwagakure) can't escape either!
The Fourth Great Ninja War was triggered prematurely by himself!
"Ying, your responsibility is to defeat the candidates from other countries in the Chunin Ninja Exams."
Akito pointed and assigned a task to Ying.
He had been training his disciples for years, waiting for this moment.
We'll discuss the specific details with her privately.
"Yes."
Ying nodded immediately.
Her teammate is the Ajisai.
The Chunin Ninja Exams are "usually" conducted in teams of three.
But out of trust in her master, Ying accepted all the arrangements.
"The Chunin Ninja Exams... attract dignitaries from all over the world, and underground gambling on the outcome has been a long-standing tradition. Guren, you're in charge of betting more than half of our money on the 'Hoshino defeats Naruto Uzumaki' game."
In the original manga.
Two Chunin Kusagakure, responsible for protecting the Daimyo of the Land of Grass, foolishly demanded that Gaara lose the match in the corridor.
As a result, Gaara crushed it instantly.
The Chunin Ninja Exams are still nowhere in sight.
The Akito had already anticipated the enemy's moves.
Preparing for the bet in the Chunin Ninja Exams six months later.
The purpose of nurturing Ying was to enable her to defeat Naruto Uzumaki.
This demonstrates the chances of ordinary people prevailing over the theory of bloodline.
"But the key point is that we are not allies of Konoha, and they may not invite Amegakure to participate in the exam."
Ringo Ameyuri offered her insights.
The arrangements are good, but how do we get our tickets?
"That's not a problem."
The Akito looked at her, his gaze gradually turning cold.
"I will personally speak with the Daimyo of the Land of Rain... have a proper talk..."
The role of the Daimyo of the Land of Rain is thus revealed.
His past diplomatic and interpersonal skills will surely work to secure his invitation to the event.
"At that time, there will be me, Pakura, Hanzō, Asuka... um, and you, Hizashi Hyuga. You really want to see Neji, don't you?"
Although Hizashi Hyuga never mentions it.
But Akito was well aware of his longing for his child.
During the Chunin Ninja Exams, Hizashi Hyuga will witness the most ridiculous and laughable scene.
Crown Prince Naruto defeats Neji with the Nine-Tails, and then makes declarations about working hard and changing one's destiny.
As a result, Neji believed his lies.