"Instantly becoming stronger?"
Naruto's expression darkened as he spoke.
"Boruto, stop making a fuss. How could this world possibly have a way to grow stronger without putting in any effort?"
"No, rather, there's no way to obtain it so easily."
"And it's not just you being gathered this time. The younger generation of Konoha Hidden Leaf Village, as well as people from the four great nations, have all come."
"So whether you want to go or not today, you're coming with me. If you can secure a spot, then surpassing me someday won't be out of the question."
With that, Naruto grabbed Boruto.
Before he could react, the Flying Thunder God Technique activated.
The two vanished from the spot.
Hyuga residence.
As the foremost prestigious clan of Konoha Hidden Leaf Village, the Hyuga Clan's estate had always been exceptionally quiet.
However, as soon as night fell, the vast courtyard was packed to the brim.
Besides the people from Konoha Hidden Leaf Village, shinobi from the four great nations had also gathered here.
Leading them were none other than Kage-level experts from their respective villages.
Although the four great nations could not bring over their chosen candidates from their villages in such a short time, they had come to Konoha Hidden Leaf Village to escort and observe the Chūnin Exams.
Thus, there were certainly no shortage of genin, chūnin, and even jōnin accompanying them.
As a result, the combined numbers from the four great nations slightly exceeded those of Konoha Hidden Leaf Village.
Faced with this sudden assembly and this rare grand gathering, the minds of most of the shinobi present were entirely elsewhere.
Their gazes would instead drift from time to time toward the wooden house at the center of the courtyard.
During the assembly and after arriving here, they