A matter like the Chunin Joint Exams, involving three villages, could not be kept secret. The other two villages received the news immediately.
Konoha was hostile to them, so it was understandable that Dawn Hidden Village had not invited them. Konoha, for its part, disdained participating in the Chunin Joint Exams alongside them.
Kirigakure, however, was quite puzzled by not receiving an invitation. There was no conflict between them. If the other side wanted to isolate Konoha, should they not have brought Kirigakure in to hold the exams together? Why had they been left out instead? They secretly investigated, hoping to uncover some clues.
"I didn't expect the persuasion plan to succeed so quickly."
Hiruko had prepared for the worst while they were on the road. At most, he would have to flee with the other party, yet in the end, they had been under the other side's control the entire time.
"Negotiations are like business. You ask for the sky, then bargain down to earth. Our original goal was to form an alliance with them. At worst, we would hold an exam together. As for war, that was merely a pretext I raised."
Uchiha Yuu remained calm. They could now contact Kirigakure's Six-Tails and the Bamboo-Cutter Clan, telling them to prepare as quickly as possible so that, if Iwagakure attacked Kirigakure, they would not be delayed by time.
"Hm?"
Just as he took a step forward, Uchiha Yuu suddenly stopped. The two beside him thought enemies had followed them and immediately drew their weapons, warily scanning their surroundings.
"Ōnoki really is an idiot. He can't even keep an eye on his own disciple."
"I'll leave him to you, Hiruko. Teach this brat a profound lesson."
Uchiha Yuu looked toward the sky. It was an ordinary white cloud, yet a