The Five Great Special-Class Combatants

The news that Konoha's Mangekyō Uchiha had actually been defeated by Kumogakure's genius youth caused a huge stir among the shinobi from the various villages who had come to Konoha.

Everyone knew that those sent by their villages to Konoha for the Chunin Ninja Exams were all elites. Many of them even carried the title of "genius" in their own villages.

At first, intimidated by Konoha's reputation, everyone had been afraid to act recklessly.

But after Sasuke lost to Darui, everyone realized that even Konoha's Mangekyō Uchiha was only at that level. Konoha's so-called "geniuses" suddenly seemed to be nothing worth fearing.

And so.

Sasuke's defeat soon triggered a series of chain reactions.

Most obviously, the shinobi from other villages pouring into Konoha were no longer as cautious as they had been at first. Their behavior gradually became more brazen.

Secondly, as Darui's name rapidly spread among the shinobi from the various villages, his rise to fame had a demonstrative effect. Some of the foreign shinobi began plotting to challenge Konoha's shinobi, hoping to make a name for themselves.

Hokage Office.

Utatane Koharu frowned and said, "There have been more and more shinobi conflicts in the village lately. ANBU has already canceled everyone's leave, but we're still short-handed!"

Mitokado Homura echoed her, "That's right. Those foreign shinobi are becoming more and more unruly!"

The complaints of the two Elder advisers made the atmosphere in the office even more oppressive.

Third said, "I'll handle this matter!"

After sending Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu away, Third asked Tsunade, "Has the Intelligence Squad finished investigating?"

Tsunade shook her head. "Several villages' exam personnel are still on the road. Besides, many of the shinobi who entered the village have had their identities strictly concealed by their villages, so the Intelligence Squad's investigation is progressing