Konoha's Victory (Revised)

The sound of approaching footsteps quickly drowned out the scattered murmurs at the street corner. The atmosphere suddenly froze, and everyone watching instinctively held their breath as every gaze snapped toward the end of the street.

Cloud Hidden's Brazza and Dodai, Iwagakure's Kitsuchi, Sunagakure's Chiyo and Rasa, and Kirigakure's Yagura and Ao—all the great nations' team leaders had arrived together.

They had just gathered at the Hokage Building to discuss the various rules and regulations for the Chunin Ninja Exams. The moment the meeting ended, they heard that a conflict had broken out in Konoha's streets and immediately hurried over.

Orochimaru followed close behind. His narrow eyes seemed to smile without quite smiling as he surveyed the chaotic battlefield with great interest.

Yagura was not yet the Fourth Mizukage, but as the person in overall charge of Kirigakure's participating team, his status was far from low. He could fully represent Kirigakure's position. As he took in the scene, his expression darkened.

Before anyone could ask what had happened, Raiga Kurosuki and Zabuza's teammates hurried forward and truthfully reported the entire sequence of events.

It had begun with three Kirigakure Genin openly provoking them, which led to Obito making a move. Then Zabuza had been defeated by Kakashi's Swordsmanship, and Raiga Kurosuki had attempted a sneak attack, only to be subdued by Tsukimi in advance.

After hearing the report, Yagura's expression became frighteningly grim.

Just minutes ago, the Five Great Nations had finalized the examination rules. The very first rule prohibited all participating Ninja from provoking others or engaging in private fights before the examination.

Kirigakure had even publicly declared that it would strictly restrain its members and abide by the rules of the event. Yet the moment the meeting ended, before everyone had even gone far, Kirigakure's Ninja had caused