Ninja from Every Nation Arrive, Anbu's Astonishment

Huh?

The intelligence ninja had just sent someone to monitor Gaara's group and was about to take a break when his gaze suddenly froze on the four people approaching from not far outside Konoha.

His eyes were filled with astonishment.

He even seemed somewhat at a loss, suspicious, and bewildered.

Why would these people come to take part in Konoha's Chunin Exams? It didn't serve their interests.

"What is it?"

Seeing the expression on the intelligence ninja's face, the Anbu ninja beside him could not help but frown as well, turning to look at the approaching group.

Was there something special about them?

"These people shouldn't be appearing in Konoha!" The intelligence ninja shook his head as he watched them approach. His tone remained full of suspicion and astonishment, as though he still had not recovered from the shock.

"They're using... Huh. Judging by their clothes, they seem to be wearing the ninja attire of Kumogakure in the Land of Lightning?" After hearing the intelligence ninja's words, the Anbu ninja spoke calmly and began observing what was so unusual about them.

Huh?

Suddenly, the Anbu ninja's voice caught as well. He spoke again, "No... Our relationship with the Land of Lightning has always been tense. The Land of Lightning hasn't participated in Konoha's Chunin Exams for many years. Why did they send people this year?"

Seeing the strange expressions on their faces, the others also gathered around.

One Anbu ninja looked at the group and said helplessly, "Aren't you overthinking this? Maybe they aren't here for the Chunin Exams. They could just be in Konoha to handle some business!"

Everyone knew about the relationship between the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning. They would never recognize Chunin certification issued by Konoha!

These people—

were most likely here on