The streets of Konoha were bustling with people, making them appear exceptionally crowded.
Most of them were Genin came to participate in the competition. Since Ren's conquest of Konoha's development has been remarkable.
The new Konoha was unfamiliar and novel to everyone else in the Shinobi World.
To the entire Shinobi World, the people of Konoha seem to live in the future.
Everything in Konoha was so new and exciting for ninjas from other villages.
The buildings, main streets, and various shops selling novelties make you feel like you've entered another world.
Just like in Ren's previous life, when the three brothers saw videos of Chinese cities, they were amazed by how clean the roads were, how Chinese people didn't raise cattle, and even how many cars were on the streets.
Up until 2022, before Ren's time travel, countless Indians still believed that Chinese cities were made with computers and that such beautiful cities could not possibly exist in the world.
The current state of Konoha gives the rest of the Shinobi World the same feeling: Why is there so many people in Konoha? Why are there no violent or bullying incidents in Konoha? Why do the villagers of Konoha seem so happy and content?
The ninja village in the small country is alright; although, like Granny Liu visiting the Grand View Garden, it's full of curiosity about everything.
However, even the ninja villages of small countries know that Konoha, as the strongest of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, must be much better than their own small, dilapidated villages. Now that it is better than expected, they can still accept it.
The ninjas from the other major ninja villages were only shocked. Their villages had clearly claimed that they were the best ninja villages in the Shinobi World!
Have those people who say this actually come to Konoha?
Most people marvel at the wonder and greatness of Konoha, but there are always some who think Konoha is insignificant.
With such abundant Konoha, isn't Konoha just a piece of fatty meat?
Especially after witnessing a ninja illegally traveling on a rooftop, only to be stopped by a civilian in uniform and obediently pay a fine.
The disdain in my heart intensified.
This ninja village, with its weak and cowardly ninjas, is surprisingly wealthy. I reckon it will be destroyed after the Chunin Ninja Exams!
However, the tables turned so quickly.
After a ninja from an unknown small ninja village got into a conflict with someone, two ordinary people in uniforms came to mediate.
His arrogance as a ninja master led him to completely ignore the Konoha Military Police Force personnel who came to mediate.
The consensus among most ninjas was that ninjas should be treated like ninjas. The ninja who tried to teach the two a lesson was subdued in the next instant.
Is that Ninjutsu?
How could that be!
The onlookers mostly focused their attention on the uniquely shaped ninja tools in the hands of the two ordinary people, their eyes filled with curiosity and excitement.
When the ninja's companion tried to rescue him, he was easily defeated by two ninjas who suddenly appeared and used Ninjutsu.
This scene filled most of the Genin watching with envy.
That must be advanced Ninjutsu!
Judging from his age, which is about the same as ours, and the fact that he has already mastered several Ninjutsu, he must be a ninja from a major Konoha clan!
Whether it's ninja tools sealed with Ninjutsu in the hands of ordinary people, or ninjas who are skilled in advanced Ninjutsu at a young age, it makes some ignorant Genin even more envious of Konoha.
This includes the ninjas who had just shown some disdain for Konoha.
Don't assume that the 700-plus Genin who have come to Konoha now fight in a style where you use Earth Release, I use Lightning Release to counter you, and then you use Wind Release.
At least 70% or even 80% of Genin use Kunai for close combat and Taijutsu for Shuriken Explosive Tag.
The game incorporates smoke bombs, as well as transformation, clone, and Substitution Technique to enrich its tactics.
Five-elemental escape techniques?
You might not even have the chance to learn it before you die!
This applies not only to the ninja villages of small countries, but also to the other four major ninja villages.
The techniques are basically monopolized by families and high-ranking officials.
For commoners who are lucky enough to become ninjas, war is the only chance to learn Ninjutsu.
First, you learn several Ninjutsu that are essential for group operations. Then, you learn to exchange battlefield merits for Ninjutsu after defeating enemies.
Most cannon fodder never return from the battlefield, their learned Ninjutsu never even having a chance to be passed on to their descendants before they are killed. Only a very few lucky cannon fodder survive the war and are able to leave one or two ninjutsu techniques for their children to inherit.
The reasons why the Shinobi World goes to war every now and then are multifaceted. There are reasons such as an excessive number of ninjas causing huge economic pressure that needs to be consumed, and a situation where too many civilians in a country cannot be supported by the land, leading to instability and the need for purges.
The Shadow and the Great Name hit it off immediately; if internal conflicts couldn't be resolved, then external conflicts would do the trick.
The same applies to ninjas. After going through all the hardships to become a ninja master, they find that they cannot rise to the top overnight, and life becomes increasingly difficult. Then they hear about the glory and resources that can be obtained on the battlefield.
Countless cannon fodder ninjas also yearn for war!
Didn't you see how quickly Kirigakure and Hidden Cloud Village stabilized after their defeat?
While some ninjas did die, most of the ninjas who remained in the village did not behave themselves.
There's only one reason: the village has deployed Ninjutsu in preparation for war.
Otherwise, how could that Genin, who could only release a palm-sized Water Formation Wall, have learned such a practical Water Release Ninjutsu that combines offense and defense, when Ren launched his Kirigakure?