The third public examination of Joint Chunin Exams, hosted by Konoha, will officially start on October 1st.
Just like the Samurai Contest Tournament hosted before by Land of Night, this third public Chunin Ninja Exams naturally attracted the attention of people from all over the world, causing the Konoha to have a surge in traffic.
Nobles and wealthy businessmen from various countries also came here because of the reputation. Even if they couldn't come in person, they would send representatives.
Yayoi had no intention of visiting this so-called Chunin Ninja Exams in person. He just asked Kicho to go to Konoha on his behalf and inspect the Genin quality of ninjas from various countries.
After all, while the older generation of ninjas have already achieved great prestige, the quality of the new generation's Genin can often best reflect the future potential of a ninja village.
The more potential a ninja village shows, the more sponsorship and support it will receive, and the more sufficient development it will achieve.
From this point of view, Land of Night is a bit of a scumbag.
Others have established ninja villages within the country, while Land of Night seems to be a state machine covered in the skin of a ninja village.
"Is this Hidden Leaf Village?"
Konoha and Doichi, who followed their mother Kicho all the way to Land of Fire, were like most outsiders who came to Konoha for the first time. They saw the huge Kage Rock on the mountain wall at first sight, with curiosity and expectation in their eyes.
Land of Fire, Konoha, this One Country, One Village is the absolute core of today's Ninja World. Even as a child, he can deeply understand this truth.
In terms of living environment, it is definitely not as prosperous as Nightview City, but compared to most areas in Ninja World, the prosperity of Konoha is already outstanding.
Not only that, the ninjas and people living here also have a positive centripetal force that is not inferior to the residents of Nightview City, and they are full of vitality.
This attitude of voluntary development is a crucial factor in the rapid development of this village.
After entering Konoha, Doichi couldn't help but look around. Although these things were not unusual in his eyes, it was different from the lively atmosphere of Nightview City, which he had never experienced before.
This is also related to the fact that he rarely leaves Land of Night to go out. Much of his understanding of the ninja world is gained through the knowledge in books.
After crossing the bustling business district, Doichi followed Kicho to a secluded area, like a paradise suddenly opened up in the busy city.
Every house and shop has more or less conspicuous family crests painted on it, proving that this place already belongs to a certain family.
And this is no other place, it is the territory of Konoha Hyuga Clan.
Doichi looked at it with curiosity. Not only did it have a large population and a very large area, but many of the buildings were exquisitely built and had a very popular atmosphere, which was completely different from the Hyuga Clan in Nightview City.
After all, Hyuga Clan living in Nightview City, after about ten years of development, has a population of only about a hundred people.
Following Kicho into the Hyuga Clan, the first person to visit was Hyuga Shun, the new patriarch of the Hyuga Clan. He is a middle-aged man in his early forties with long black hair and a calm face.
As for the former patriarch Hyuga Tenjin, he announced his retirement a year ago due to his old age, and officially entrusted the future responsibility of the Hyuga Clan to the new patriarch.
After visiting the patriarch of Hyuga, Doichi followed Kicho to his grandfather Hyuga Hideto's home, which was also his mother's natal family.
'He doesn't seem to be an easy person to get along with.'
He bent down and called out politely, and Doichi heard the other party snort in displeasure, as if he was venting some dissatisfaction, and muttered secretly in his heart.
Later, he understood the reason why his grandfather didn't want to see him. On the training ground, his grandfather fell asleep directly on the field after practicing with Kicho.
As an old man who is almost sixty years old, his... sleep quality is really good.
After that, Doichi followed Kicho to leave here and go to the real destination of Konoha.
This is a Japanese-style courtyard. Judging from the area and layout of the courtyard, you can tell that the people living here have an extraordinary status in the Hyuga Clan.
The person who received them was a beautiful young woman in her thirties - Xueyi Hyuga. With pure white eyes and a naturally exposed smooth forehead, Doichi knew that she was from the Hyuga Main Family.
"Kicho You are still the same as before, nothing has changed. Did you use any cosmetics?"
Xueyi glanced at Kicho and sighed from the bottom of his heart.
Whether it was ten years ago or that meeting a few years ago, she felt as if time had never left any mark on Kicho's face.
She is as full of youth and vitality as when she got married, and it is completely impossible to tell that Kicho is a young woman who is almost thirty years old and has given birth to a child.
"It's just the effects of some Ninjutsu and internal medicine. Maybe it will be promoted in various countries in the future. But, when did you start paying attention to this kind of thing?"
Kicho is a little curious about this old friend's change of mentality.
"Even I don't want to watch myself grow old Tenten."
Xueyi smiled helplessly, then turned his attention to Doichi next to Kicho, with an inexplicable look in his pure eyes.
"Is this your child?"
If she hadn't known that the other person was only over eight years old, she would have thought he was a boy of thirteen or fourteen.
Isn't this growth rate a bit too fast?
In two or three years, my height and physique will almost match that of an adult.
"How's it going? He's a very healthy child."
Kicho sounded a little bit showy.
Xueyi nodded, and then she called to the side and behind:
"Come out, Chihiro."
As Xueyi finished speaking, the secret door behind her was opened, and a little girl about six or seven years old walked over with small steps.
"Master Kicho, Master Doichi."
She was sitting on her knees next to her mother Xueyi. Her long black hair hung straight down, and her fair face was a little red. She didn't know whether it was because of her natural skin color or because of shyness.
"Hello, this is Oda Doichi."
Looking at the little girl in front of him, Doichi also bowed with a serious attitude.
Just thinking about the special relationship between the other party and himself, Doichi's mood is very complicated.
Rather than complaining, he was more concerned about not knowing how to get along with the girl in front of him.
On the other side, Kicho was still talking to Xueyi. After a while, Kicho glanced at the time and suggested:
"It's almost time. It's time for me to leave. Let me take care of this child for a while."
Kicho glanced at Chihiro Hyuga next to Xueyi. There was a hint of affection in his eyes.
"Is it about Chunin Ninja Exams?"
Xueyi knew that Kicho's visit to Konoha was definitely not just for personal matters, but also for Land of Night's official matters.
And if it is business, it must be the third public examination of Chunin Ninja Exams that will be officially held in three days. At that time, high-level officials from many countries will come to the site to visit.
"Well, there are some things that need to be dealt with over there."
"Okay then, let's wait until you have time to reminisce about old times. Chihiro will take care of you these days."
Xueyi nodded, patted his daughter's back gently and asked her to pass.
"Doichi, take good care of little Chihiro these days."
Kicho's teasing came to his ears. Doichi could only try his best to keep his face tight and not respond to his mother's joke, which seemed to be just for fun.
He knows the other person's bad taste too well. If he shows his embarrassment, he might fall into the other person's trap.
Just seeing the little girl standing pretty next to him, Doichi's body couldn't help but tighten and become stiff.
Girl Chihiro is also a little restrained and at a loss.
Kicho looked at these two cautious children and couldn't help laughing. After saying hello to Xueyi, he turned and left the courtyard.