Uchiha Shingen summoned his status panel:
[Uchiha Shingen] [Rank—Genin] [Position—South District 4 Third Squad Captain, Konoha Military Police Force] [Abilities: —Three-Tomoe Sharingan (Kekkei Genkai) Level 5 —Chakra Level 5 —Fire Release Mastery Level 4 —Earth Release Mastery Level 2 (+) —Taijutsu Mastery Level 4 —Genjutsu Mastery Level 3 (+) —Ninja Tool Mastery Level 3 (+)] [Ninjutsu: Izanagi, Hazy Moon Secret Sword, Sword Leap Flame, Shadow Clone, Demonic Illusion—Shackling Stakes Technique, Mirror Heaven and Earth Change, Earth/Fire Release...] [Evaluation—A: An outstanding, versatile Jonin capable of leading a tactical squad on missions.] [Remaining Attribute Points—2]
"The evaluation description changed?!"
"Figures."
"My strength has indeed improved somewhat recently."
"Level 4 Fire Release, Level 4 taijutsu, plus the Three-Tomoe Sharingan—this should be enough to handle the battles ahead."
"Even if I'm driven into a desperate situation, I can preserve my life by sacrificing one eye."
"Whew..."
Uchiha Shingen let out a long breath, and the urgency in his heart eased somewhat.
Only then did he turn his attention back to Konoha's entrance.
Ever since ninjas from the other hidden villages had poured into Konoha two days ago, the entire village had fallen into a strange silence.
Even Konoha's usually bustling gates had become much quieter as a result.
It felt as though a storm was about to break.
A day later, that inexplicable, murderous atmosphere reached its peak.
The Joint Chunin Exams had begun.
The next day.
Dark clouds had gathered in the sky, and the air was oppressive and damp.
An autumn rain was on its way.
Unable to stand the sticky feeling on his skin, Uchiha Shingen got up early to bathe. After changing into fresh clothes, he headed to the entrance of the Military Police Force as unfailingly as ever to clock in.
Kakashi and Shisui were