And what was reflected in his eyes was only the word "eternal life".
At this moment, Itachi Uchiha, who saw this scene in the crowd, was dumbfounded.
" Mr. Chiba, is this what you said about the subjects of this assessment... Do you know what you are going to do?"
That's Orochimaru.
One of Konoha Sannin.
Even Itachi, who had great confidence in Chiba, fell silent.
"Isn't this obviously bullying?"
Even Koizumi knows that Orochimaru exists.
That was a jounin, and a jounin who had been given a special title.
"Bad guy!"
"Whether it's Hokage or Orochimaru... they are both bad people!"
"Brother Chiba, you must not lose!"
Koizumi shouted loudly.
And her voice had already been covered by the noisy crowd.
The appearance of Orochimaru frightened Kurenai Yuhi in the crowd.
She almost died at the hands of Orochimaru.
At only twelve years old, she could not easily overcome this fear.
Subconsciously, Kurenai Yuhi tightened his grip on Uzuki Yugao's arms, squeezing her painfully, and hid behind her.
"Hong, why are you so nervous?"
"Am-am I nervous?"
"Aren't you nervous? If you push harder, my arm will be crushed by you!"
"Sorry sorry!"
Kurenai Yuhi let go, looking a little in a hurry.
Uzuki Yugao glanced at Kurenai Yuhi strangely, but didn't pay attention and continued to look at the venue.
"What's going on with this graduation assessment?"
"Why would Lord Hokage ask Lord Orochimaru to conduct the assessment--"
"It's clear that you don't want Chiba to graduate, right?"
This is a problem that anyone can see.
Is it possible that Hokage... is embarrassing Uchiha Clan's child?
But Kurenai Yuhi heard that Uzuki Yugao was thinking about other things.
She remembered Chiba once told her.
You may not know much about Third Hokage.
Yes--
As a generation Hokage, how could you do such a thing?
"But... I think Chiba has no chance of winning."
Kurenai Yuhi stared at Uzuki Yugao with wide eyes.
Have you been brainwashed by Chiba?
"That's Konoha Sannin."
"What about Konoha Sannin? This is an assessment after all, not a real battle... The condition for Chiba's graduation can't be defeating Lord Orochimaru, right? There must be other restrictions."
Kurenai Yuhi nodded.
This is true.
However, even if there is a limit, it is Konoha Sannin.
Uzuki Yugao now always has a kind of honeyed confidence in Chiba.
Mainly because the understanding about swords she got from Chiba a few days ago was really profound.
Only Uzuki Yugao can understand that feeling that amazes time and softens time.
This is an inexplicable emotion.
Although Uzuki Yugao wants to catch up with Chiba, when she feels like this, she is destined to be unable to catch up with Chiba.
Because--
Longing is the farthest distance in this world.
"Lord Hokage···"
Finally, someone stood up.
That person is the patriarch of the Uchiha Clan, Uchiha Fugaku.
He naturally knows what this assessment means and the meaning behind it.
Therefore, when Orochimaru appeared, he was no longer calm.
In order to suppress Uchiha Clan.
Sarutobi Hiruzen Don't you even want to lose face?
"What's wrong? Fugaku?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke calmly...
"Lord Hokage, is there something wrong with letting Orochimaru conduct the graduation assessment of our Uchiha Clan child...?"
"Is there anything wrong? Is it possible... Is there anything special about you, Uchiha Clan? Are you not even qualified to take the exam, Orochimaru?"
"That's not what I meant."
At this moment, due to the appearance of Uchiha Fugaku, the surrounding gradually became quiet, and attention fell on these two people.
"I mean, is it too much to ask Orochimaru to assess Chiba?"
"This is just a child's graduation exam!"
Yes, it is indeed a bit too much.
Many people in the crowd nodded and agreed with Uchiha Fugaku's point of view.
Although Chiba used to be the target of after-dinner tea conversations in the village because of the fishing boat.
However, he is still a six-year-old child after all.
They just want to graduate.
As Hokage, you let Orochimaru of Konoha Sannin take the assessment.
What do these mean?
Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and did not panic. Obviously, he had known that there would be such a problem for a long time.
He stood up, cleared his throat, and explained.
"I think everyone should know this child Uchiha Clan."
"Although his eyes are invisible, he has excellent performance in the Ninja Academy."
"I recognize his talent."
"But, precisely because of this, I want to give him the most severe assessment."
"His eyes are invisible after all, but after becoming a ninja, he has to perform tasks--"
"The eyes are blind and have limitations in many tasks."
"I originally planned to let him join my Anbu, and my Anbu would give him special training."
"What a pity, he refused!"
"So, for his own safety, and also for the safety of the ninja's mission, I want to make sure that his eyes will not be an obstacle to him."
"Orochimaru is my proud disciple, he has inherited everything from me."
"It is the best situation for him to assess Chiba."
Perfect explanation.
Shimura Danzō next to me almost laughed out loud.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, still the same old fox...
Chapter 63
This was an impeccable answer, and it blocked the mouths of everyone including Uchiha Clan.
Who is Orochimaru?
He is the best direct disciple of me, Hokage.
The fact that I asked my direct disciples to conduct the assessment shows how much I value Chiba.
The real reason for sending Orochimaru is to protect Chiba and the ninja mission.
His eyesight is blind, do you know what impact it will have on the ninja's mission?
No one knows.
There is no authoritative answer.
And Sarutobi Hiruzen sent an authoritative answer.
Konoha Sannin Orochimaru, is it authoritative enough?
Do you have any opinions?
Of course not.
With this answer, not only will no one say that Hokage bullied a ninja student.
It will also promote the kindness of Hokage.
After all, in order to ensure that Chiba's eyes would not become an obstacle to his future, he even sent his beloved disciple.
It can be seen how much he attaches importance to Chiba.
12 There were even words among the crowd urging Chiba to directly join Anbu.
That is Anbu, a place that many ninjas dream of.
You actually refused, completely letting down Lord Hokage's good intentions.
Simply ignorant.
In just a few words, the fishing boat presented a one-sided situation.
The people are all ignorant.
The ninjas of all races just watched all this calmly.
They are already used to it that Sarutobi Hiruzen has such harsh tactics.
Uchiha Clan, after all, can't beat Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Patriarch, please don't worry!"
At this time, Chiba, standing in the center of the venue, leaned on a cane and spoke calmly.
"This is the path I have chosen, and I will go on it."
"You guys - just enjoy it quietly."