Before even entering the Ichiraku Ramen shop, I could hear the noise inside.
After the curtain was opened, Iruka, dressed in a green combat uniform, was scolding Naruto Uzumaki.
But Naruto Uzumaki seemed quite pleased; that was his way of getting attention. Nothing seemed to have changed.
"What would you like, sir?" The owner of Ichiraku Ramen Teuchi quickly came over to greet him.
The influx of people made the Ichiraku Ramen store feel quite crowded.
"Boss, one bowl of our signature tonkotsu ramen for everyone." Might Guy first looked at Uchiha Feng and the others, and after confirming that there were no objections, he said to his Teuchi.
"One, two,... seven. Okay, seven bowls of tonkotsu ramen." The Teuchi with a smile, but without any real life.
After saying that, he went back to the kitchen to make ramen for them.
The group found seats and sat down.
Several of Kai's students went up to greet Iruka, and Kai and Iruka nodded to each other from a distance.
Iruka and Naruto Uzumaki were already preparing to leave at this point.
"Kai, we still have some things to do, so we'll be leaving now." Iruka stepped forward and said goodbye to Kai.
"Hey, Iruka, you must be really busy being a teacher at the Ninja Academy? Let's get together sometime," Guy replied just as enthusiastically.
Both were talents secretly recruited by the Third Hokage, and their paths did cross. In their minds, the Third Hokage would always be a shining and righteous figure; how wonderful it would be if they could maintain that image forever!
Unfortunately, the Third Hokage will die soon.
This time, Uchiha Feng won't give the Third Hokage a dignified funeral like Orochimaru did.
With that, Iruka led Naruto Uzumaki away, preparing to leave.
Uchiha Feng's gaze fell on the tools in the two men's hands—mops and cleaning supplies.
He sensed a spying effect on Naruto Uzumaki. At that moment, his sensory abilities revealed that the Third Hokage, that old pervert, was observing them through Naruto Uzumaki's Chakra aura, far away in the Hokage Building.
At this moment, Uchiha Feng made no move.
But he was secretly making plans in his heart.
"Tien Shinhan, has what you said last time been confirmed? Will the use of ki be allowed in this year's ninja exam?"
The ramen hadn't arrived yet, so Might Guy started chatting with Tien Shinhan.
His current strength relies primarily on Taijutsu techniques for offense, but thanks to Tien Shinhan's guidance, his mastery of ki is equally impressive.
The current Might Guy's power ceiling is truly unknown.
If the use of Qi were allowed, his disciples would also experience a leap in strength.
"It should already be confirmed that whether it's a ninja village or any other military organization, ultimately, they all serve the country. Last time, we received responses from the various daimyo, allowing the use of ki techniques. This Chunin Ninja Exams were just held in Konoha, which is why we came here early to see your preparations."
Tien Shinhan made no secret of the fact that this news had already spread among the high-ranking officials in various countries, but had not yet been officially communicated.
The Sage of Six Paths stood behind the five great ninja nations, wanting to sever the cultivation of ki. However, Nara A-Jin never wanted just ki; he wanted a flourishing of all things.
This has even led to the emergence of methods for cultivating special abilities, but unfortunately, very few people are actually able to do so.
Currently, only the priestess of the Land of Demons has achieved considerable success.
"The Chunin Ninja Exams? Can we participate too?" Rock Lee and Tenten, who were already eager to participate, asked.
Neji Hyuga was the only one who did not participate in this discussion.
He has already mastered the Four Witches Technique, a secret technique passed down by Tien Shinhan, to break free from the Caged Bird Seal, but at the cost of losing some of his power, which has kept him looking for an opportunity.
He should have left Konoha without hesitation, but after experiencing many things with Guy and his two companions, his heart became bound, a bond that was harder for him to break free from than that of Caged Bird.
"What? Neji, don't you want to be promoted to Chunin?"
Tien Shinhan saw Neji Hyuga fall silent. Compared to the Neji Hyuga he had met a few years ago, the current Hyuga Neji was more conflicted, and like the former Uchiha Feng, he was trapped in his own inner demons.
But clearly, he had already told him how to get rid of the Caged Bird.
Tien Shinhan has some questions; this world is truly complex.
As soon as Tien Shinhan opened his mouth, Might Guy, Rock Lee, and Tenten all turned their attention to him.
"No, it's just that we're thinking about our Hyuga Main Family's eldest daughter, who seems to be graduating in a few days. I wonder if she'll also be participating in this Chunin Ninja Exams."
Neji Hyuga seemed to have thought of something.
After all worries were gone, a re-examination of this young lady revealed that she had always been hiding something.
In the end, it was discovered that her talent was no less than his own; she only appeared somewhat cowardly in order to protect her younger sister and the rest of the clan who had branched out from the main family.
If you pretend to be weak to outsmart others, and do it for too long, you'll actually become a weakling.
"In a few days, it will be time for this year's class assignments. Kakashi's student Uchiha Sasuke, will also graduate, so you all need to work hard." Might Guy seemed to remember something and spoke up to encourage his students.
One's closest friend in life might also have a class to guide them, and at that time, a new way of dueling would emerge.
"That Uchiha Clan genius? It's said he left the Ninja Academy a long time ago and has been training with Kakashi ever since. He should also be participating in this year's Chunin Promotion Exams." Neji Hyuga suddenly became interested.
The Uchiha Clan and Hyuga Clan were both prominent clans in Konoha known for their Dōjutsu, and at their peak, they were considered evenly matched, a claim promoted by the Third Hokage.
However, anyone with a clear mind should have noticed this.
Although the Uchiha Clan's strength has declined somewhat, it still remains at an acceptable level.
After the Hyuga Clan acquired the Caged Bird Technique, their strength declined too rapidly, and they haven't even produced a single elite Jonin the Shinobi World. They have become Konoha's prey, waiting to be slaughtered.
Before he graduated, many people compared him to Uchiha Sasuke. However, at that time, Uchiha Sasuke was not at the Ninja Academy and was training with Hatake Kakashi, so they never fought.
After becoming Guy's student, he only saw Uchiha Sasuke from afar and had a brief exchange with him. He sensed a threat from Uchiha Sasuke. During their mutual probing, Uchiha Sasuke actually awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan. According to the clan's records, that Sharingan could only be awakened Jonin Uchiha. That exchange was a complicated one.
"Don't worry, every Chunin Ninja Exams is conducted in teams, we'll definitely pass. Besides, with Neji's strength, he'll definitely surpass Uchiha Sasuke," Tenten said, stepping forward to encourage him.
"No, a few months ago, when Guy and Kakashi were dueling, I briefly fought Uchiha Sasuke. I was completely outmaneuvered that time. He had already awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, so he was at least Genin."
After hearing Tenten's words, Neji Hyuga gave Tenten a warning look.
Uchiha Feng was slightly surprised. Had Uchiha Sasuke really grown to this level?
Without his foolish older brother, it's no wonder Sasuke Uchiha was able to awaken the Three-Tomoe Sharingan at this time. It seems the Sage of Six Paths was giving Uchiha Sasuke behind the scenes.
"Tien Shinhan, Sharingan, huh? Haven't you wanted to challenge him for a long time but never had the chance?" Uchiha Feng looked at Tien Shinhan.
"Neji, don't underestimate yourself. It's just Three-Tomoe Sharingan. I'll help you train during this time, and we'll definitely be able to defeat him." Tien Shinhan was a little speechless, but still confidently told Neji Hyuga.
"Thank you, Tien Shinhan- sensei," Neji Hyuga replied respectfully.
His respect for Tien Shinhan came from the bottom of his heart.
After the Main Family obtained the Thunder Shock Surprise, they no longer treated him with the same imperious attitude as before, because behind him was Tien Shinhan, a martial arts master.