The two were merely sparring normally, but from the rhythm of their battle to the release of their ninjutsu, it was clear enough that they could be called jonin.
Besides the spectators at the scene, there were also people hidden in the shadows, watching the entire battle between the two.
In the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage smoked his pipe, with a cup of hot tea beside him. Even on New Year's Day, he still handled his work as usual.
After hearing the ANBU report, he immediately used the Telescope Technique to observe the battle outside the village gates. He was astonished by the two's talent, and at the same time, a little more joy welled up in his heart. Their battle showed that Konoha's new generation was gradually growing up.
Leaving aside the fact that Uchiha Yū and Minato Namikaze possessed strength comparable to jonin, even Qianshu and the Hyuga Clan had some quite capable chunin.
"Konoha will grow even more prosperous. I hope next year will be better."
Recently, a batch of Ninja Academy students in the village was about to graduate. Next year, he could let the two of them give it a try.
After the clash ended on the other side, everyone returned home. Only Uchiha Yū remained at Orochimaru's side. The two still had plans to handle, just as some of the matters mentioned at the hospital could not be explained to Tsunade.
"It seems you've achieved a great deal during this time."
Orochimaru had not left the village, but he had received certain necessary information, especially regarding Uchiha Yū's attack on the Land of Wind's daimyo. It had truly been audacious!
He simply had not guessed Uchiha Yū's true intentions. Yet for Uchiha Yū to take such an enormous risk, and for that mysterious