This name may be unfamiliar to today's young ninjas, but as the heads of their ninja clans, they couldn't possibly be unaware of it.
Uchiha Izuna was a top-tier powerhouse during the Warring States period.
He was also Madara Uchiha's most valued younger brother.
The fact that the Senju and Uchiha brothers have now gathered at the Undead Tavern is enough to disrupt the current balance in Konoha.
Not to mention the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha, either of whom had the power to change the landscape of the Shinobi World.
Inoichi Yamanaka's voice was deep and resonant.
" My Lord Third, how many people know about this?"
" Konoha High Command secret."
Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped his pipe.
"Not many people know their true identities at present."
I hadn't originally planned for the news to spread so quickly.
"But the Undead Tavern is right on the streets of Konoha; Boss Zhang Yu has no intention of hiding it."
"Someone went in, someone saw it, and sooner or later it will get out."
Hyuga Hiashi frowned.
Who exactly is Boss Zhang Yu?
How could he bring the dead back to life?
"And why were they able to restrain Madara Uchiha?"
Upon asking this question, Inoichi Yamanaka also looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Compared to the resurrected powerhouses, Zhang Yu was the one they truly couldn't understand.
Hashirama Senju wipes the tables at the tavern.
Madara Uchiha asked Zhang Yu for a Coke.
That way of getting along doesn't seem like a temporary collaboration.
It's more like a boss and employee relationship.
If Zhang Yu could keep the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha obediently in the tavern, then his power would only become more terrifying.
Hiruzen Sarutobi silent for a moment, then shook his head.
I don't know.
Hyuga Hiashi.
"Even the Lord Third doesn't know?"
All I know is that his name is Zhang Yu, and he's the owner of the Undead Tavern.
Hiruzen Sarutobi said seriously, "His strength is unfathomable."
"Summoning the dead seems to be no difficult task for him."
" The Lord First, the Second, and Madara Uchiha all agreed to the tavern's rules."
"At least in the Undead Tavern, Zhang Yu's words carry more weight than anyone else's."
Inoichi Yamanaka felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this.
Even the Third Hokage didn't know Zhang Yu's background.
However, it was confirmed that the other party controlled the Undead Tavern.
This means that an existence that is completely immeasurable has appeared within Konoha.
Hyuga Hiashi voice, " Lord Third, if Boss Zhang Yu has other ideas about Konoha...?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi his Teuchi.
There's no need to worry about that for now.
They both looked at him at the same time.
Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "I've had contact with Boss Zhang Yu a few times."
"He has no interest in Konoha's power, nor does he intend to interfere in the village's affairs."
"What he cares about is the tavern business."
"As long as you don't provoke him or break the tavern's rules, he won't attack Konoha without reason."
Hyuga Hiashi nodded slightly, recalling Zhang Yu's behavior in the tavern.
The other party has indeed been doing business.
Throughout the entire process, Zhang Yu never adopted the posture of a strongman.
He even personally prepared snacks and cola for Hinata.
Inoichi Yamanaka also relaxed a bit.
"What about the Lord First and Madara Uchiha?"
"They're now pub staff."
As Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, his expression became somewhat complicated.
"As long as Boss Zhang Yu doesn't allow them to interfere, they won't interfere in Konoha's affairs."
" The Lord First himself said that he was just an ordinary employee at the Undead Tavern."
Hyuga Hiashi silent.
The idea of making the God of Shinobi admit he's just an ordinary employee is absurd enough.
But he had personally witnessed Hashirama Senju running out of the backyard, just to ask Madara Uchiha why he had been secretly drinking cola.
In comparison, the identity of an ordinary employee doesn't seem so unacceptable.
Inoichi Yamanaka asked, "Should we suppress the news?"
There's no need for deliberate lockdowns.
Hiruzen Sarutobi his head.
The Warring States period is too far removed from the present.
There weren't many people in Konoha who could truly recognize the Lord First, the Second, and Madara Uchiha.
"Even if ordinary people saw them, they would only mistake them for tavern employees."
"The more forcefully the lockdown is enforced, the more attention it will attract."
Hyuga Hiashi.
"Let nature take its course?"
"Right."
Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"After you return, do not allow any of your clansmen to probe the Undead Tavern."
"Normal spending is acceptable."
"Inquiring about their background, using Ninjutsu, or attacking the tavern staff are absolutely out of the question."
Inoichi Yamanaka immediately agreed.
"I will discipline my people."
Hyuga Hiashi also stated, " The Hyuga Clan will not offend Boss Zhang Yu."
Hiruzen Sarutobi leaned back in his chair.
"Just remember, everything in the village is as usual."
" The Undead Tavern is open for business; Konoha is operating as usual."
"Since the Lord First haven't revealed their identities, no one should reveal them for them."
"As for Boss Zhang Yu, whatever he wants to do, as long as it doesn't harm Konoha, we shouldn't interfere."
Hyuga Hiashi and Inoichi Yamanaka exchanged a glance.
The last bit of concern in their hearts was finally put to rest.
Their biggest fear is that the First Hokage will regain power, or that Madara Uchiha will attack Konoha.
It now seems that these two Shinobi World had no such intentions whatsoever.
Zhang Yu only cared about the tavern business.
As long as no one actively seeks trouble, Konoha will be fine for the time being.
Seeing that the two men's expressions had softened, Hiruzen Sarutobi changed the subject to business.
" The Chunin Ninja Exams are less than a month away."
"Quite a few ninja villages are participating in this exam."
" The Sunagakure, the Amegakure, the Kusagakure, the Takigakure, and even the newly established Otogakure will all send people."
The Inoichi Yamanaka a serious expression.
"Is the Lord Third worried that someone might take advantage of the situation to cause trouble?"
"During the Chunin Ninja Exams, a large number of ninja from other villages will flood into the village."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Examinees, team-leading Jonin, envoys, caravans—people from all sides are mixed together."
" The Intelligence Division must keep a close eye on them."
"Especially those ninjas from other villages whose identities are unknown and whose behavior is unusual."
Inoichi Yamanaka nodded.
"I will send more people to screen those entering the village."
Hiruzen Sarutobi then looked at Hyuga Hiashi.
" The Byakugan of the Hyuga Clan is well-suited for wide-area reconnaissance."
"During the exam, we request the assistance of the Hyuga Clan in maintaining vigilance."
"Pay special attention to the area around the village's perimeter, the exam venue, and the area around the Hokage."
Hyuga Hiashi did not refuse.
" The Hyuga Clan will cooperate with the village's arrangements."
Hiruzen Sarutobi cautioned, "Don't be careless."
" The Chunin Ninja Exams are not only for selecting ninjas, but also an opportunity for each village to showcase its strength."
"Some people may be here to gather intelligence, while others may have ulterior motives."
"The interior of Konoha can remain as usual, but external defenses must be strengthened."
Inoichi Yamanaka stood up.
"Clear."
Hyuga Hiashi also got up.
"If any abnormalities are found, we will report them immediately."
Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Go."
The two bowed and left the office.
The door closed, Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pipe again.
He was about to continue working on the documents when he suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside the door.