In the end, Xihuo decided to ignore Konoha's warning and stop wasting time discussing matters he already knew about.
He sent Konoha a letter containing only two large, gold-stamped words: "No problem."
Along with the reply to Konoha came a drafted [Chunin Ninja Exams Invitation].
The letter followed the Shadow Organization's usual ostentatious style, glittering so brightly with gold that readers had to squint.
Its contents were simple. In essence, the Shadow Organization had originally planned to hold its Chunin Ninja Exams in six months, but after receiving the request for joint exams from the three nations, its leader, Xihuo, had been greatly intrigued. He had therefore decided to postpone them by another six months to give the nations time to prepare.
The Shadow Organization planned to hold large-scale Chunin Ninja Exams around this time next year, hoping that the Five Nations would gather for friendly competition and mutual improvement.
Meanwhile, identical envelopes had also appeared on desks in the Lands of Wind, Earth, and Water.
The Lands of Wind and Earth were somewhat surprised by how quickly the Shadow Organization had replied. They had expected things to go smoothly, but not this smoothly.
The speed of the Shadow Organization's response suggested two possibilities: either it had already prepared a plan for this matter, or Xihuo's authority over the organization was so absolute that he could make a decision of this magnitude without consulting anyone.
Whichever it was, it made these Chunin Ninja Exams seem anything but straightforward.
Fortunately, there was still a full year before the Chunin Ninja Exams. Whether for training or plotting, there was more than enough time.
The entire Shadow Organization mobilized, preparing on every front to host a grand set of Chunin Ninja Exams.
For the Shadow Organization, this was hardly difficult. With Kakuzu, that