The two were merely sparring normally, but from the rhythm of the battle to the release of their ninjutsu, it was clear enough that they could be considered Jonin.
Besides the spectators at the scene, several people were hidden in the shadows, watching the entire battle.
Inside 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 was still handling his work as usual.
Upon hearing the ANBU's report, he immediately used the Telescope Technique to observe the battle outside the village gates. He was astonished by the two men's talent, while also feeling several degrees more pleased. Their battle showed that Konoha's new generation was gradually growing up.
Not only were Uchiha Yuu and Minato Namikaze as strong as Jonin, but even Chishu and the Hyuga Clan had some fairly capable Chunin.
"Konoha will become 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 fight ended, everyone returned home. Only Uchiha Yuu followed beside Orochimaru. The two still had plans to handle, just as some matters mentioned at the hospital could not be explained to Tsunade.
"It seems you've made great achievements during this time."
Orochimaru had not left the village, but he had received certain necessary information, especially regarding Uchiha Yuu's attack on the Land of Wind's daimyo. It had truly been audacious!
He simply had not guessed Uchiha Yuu's true intentions. Yet for Uchiha Yuu to take such a huge risk, and for that mysterious weapon shop in the Land of Wind, there had to be his influence behind it all. At this moment,