After pondering for a moment, Naruto did not refuse Konoha's invitation and decided to participate in the Chunin Exams.
Rather than an exam for Genin to advance to Chunin, the Chunin Exams were actually a disguised military competition, showcasing the strength of each nation's new generation of ninjas before dignitaries from various countries and promoting the future potential of their ninja villages.
Naruto had no reason not to attend such a grand event. He had always looked forward to the day he could return to Konoha.
Upon hearing Naruto's decision, Shisui pondered for a moment before saying, "Lord Menma, are you planning to personally lead the team to the Chunin Exams, or appoint other Jonin to go to Konoha?"
Naruto glanced at Shisui, then chuckled. "I'll leave the task of participating in the Chunin Exams to you this time. You probably want to return to Konoha as well, don't you? As for the other Genin taking part in the Chunin Exams, I'll arrange them in advance."
"Yes." Shisui's feelings were somewhat complicated, but he still accepted the order.
Participating in the Chunin Exams hosted by Konoha was no small matter for Uzushio Village. The Uchiha settled within Uzushio Village also learned of it and held a round of discussions within the clan.
Mikoto Uchiha even prepared a gift and asked Shisui to find a way to deliver it to Sasuke.
Naturally, Shisui did not refuse. Itachi was a member of the clan, but Sasuke was not. In a sense, Sasuke had suffered even more than the Uchiha who had settled in Uzushio Village. He only hoped Sasuke had not been blinded by hatred.
Early the next morning, Shisui froze when he arrived at the port of the Land of Whirlpools.
There were three Uzushio Village Genin under his charge who