On the way back.
Mei Terumi couldn't help but ask, "Kei, is this all settled just like that? Is that really okay?"
She still couldn't understand how things were unfolding. This wasn't some small misunderstanding; people had actually died. Leaving aside the small squad of comrades from Kirigakure who had perished, the group of Konoha Ninja they had killed alone was no small matter!
So you think you can just pretend nothing happened and easily brush it off? Are you kidding me!?
On the other side, Kisame also frowned, looking puzzled. He shared a similar attitude with Mei Terumi. Konoha's previous actions clearly indicated they were going to start a Shinobi World war, and now the Third Hokage was trying to appease them? It all seemed very unreliable. Kisame felt there was a huge problem here!
Upon hearing Mei Terumi's words and sensing Kisame's incomprehensible gaze, Kei paused in his steps. It was no wonder that the two of them couldn't understand, after all, their village's Genji was so reasonable, so good at assessing situations, and so considerate of the overall situation!
Who would believe that the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, couldn't completely control the entire Konohagakure?
No.
To be more precise, who would believe that a Hokage would allow and indulge someone in his ninja village to completely disregard his orders, possess a separate organization, and act entirely independently!?
If Qi weren't a time traveler, he definitely wouldn't understand.
"Since the Third Hokage himself has come, even if there are deeper reasons behind this incident, it's beyond our control. As Ao-sensei said, everything is as usual, and he will report to the Mizukage. We should just continue as before and focus on our own tasks!"
Kei turned around, looked at Mei Terumi and Kisame, and slowly said.
"Qi, you..."
These words, which were essentially meaningless, naturally could not satisfy Mei Terumi. After frowning, the girl was about to say something more.
" Mei Terumi, actually I don't know much either. You asked me, and I don't know what to say. Like I said, don't forget who we are now..."
Qi seemed to show a hint of helplessness as he looked at Mei Terumi, then stepped forward and continued speaking.
Mei Terumi and Kisame were also slightly taken aback at this moment.
After a short silence.
The two of them nodded slowly in response.
Yes.
What are their current identities?
They were merely a Genin from Kirigakure. They couldn't interfere in matters concerning the higher-ups. Even their own Ao-sensei was only qualified to listen and offer suggestions. The clashes between ninja villages and the changes in the Shinobi World were matters that only the Kage of each village, along with a limited number of elders and advisors, were qualified to participate in!
They are completely unqualified!
After figuring this out...
Whether it's Kisame or Mei Terumi, although they're not entirely willing, they've come to a certain extent 'at ease' from another perspective.
The moment Qi saw the change in their expressions, he understood that they had grasped the meaning of his words.
"So let's get some rest and prepare for the final round of the Chunin Ninja Exams!"
Qi smiled gently.
"Um."
"Ah!"
Kisame Mei Terumi responded with varying degrees of expression.
The night was deep and very quiet.
In the gradually passing time.
Few people realized that on this night, the Third Shinobi World War was almost directly triggered. Although it was not a 100% certainty, it was possible if Danzo's plan had been successfully executed.
Then the relationship between Kirigakure and Kumogakure will become extremely tense and dangerous. You know, the previous incident almost caused a clash between the two great ninja villages. If we add fuel to the fire now, the situation will be very difficult to control!
Even if we assume that Kirigakure and Kumogakure discover that this is Konoha's conspiracy, they can't change much. At most, they can focus their main attention on Konoha, but this is also the situation that Danzo would like to see.
After all, this arrogant Darkness of Konoha firmly believed that his Konohagakure, was invincible!
What's there to fear from a mere Kumogakure and Kirigakure!?
This idea had been deeply ingrained in Danzo's mind for a long time; otherwise, why would Shimura Danzō have remained so calm and collected during the Nine-Tails' Attack, the Konoha Crush Plan, and Pain's invasion?
One reason was that he wanted to use this opportunity to kill off the current Kage, such as Minato, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Tsunade, creating a chance for him to smoothly take over. Another important reason was that Danzo was really overconfident and always believed that his own Konohagakure was invincible, and that only people like Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade, and Minato were no match for him!
If Shimura Danzō Hokage, he will surely lead Konohagakure to dominate the entire Shinobi World!
Therefore, Danzo wasn't worried about the plan being leaked at all during this operation. "Go ahead and declare war on Kirigakure and Kumogakure if you dare!" he thought.
That just goes right into Danzo's hands; this Darkness of Konoha is truly that confident!
However, the plan was discovered and stopped by the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. Last night, Danzo's Root members, who had only managed to kill one group of Kirigakure genin, were preparing to attack the other teams.
The two Root teams were stopped by the elite Anbu dispatched by Hiruzen Sarutobi!
The other Root team naturally perished at the hands of Qi and his two companions.
Aside from those directly involved, only Hiruzen Sarutobi knew the truth about this matter.
The turmoil that should have erupted was suppressed by the Third Hokage, and the Chunin Ninja Exams continued as scheduled.
The dead Mist Ninja squad and Root squad were treated as if they had never existed. Ao and the others completely ignored them, and Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't care either.
By the time dawn broke.
The second round of the Chunin Ninja Exams has officially come to an end.
Apart from the three who passed the assessment, the other five teams were also successfully selected.
They are Hozuki Shingetsu's Mist Ninja squad, Baki's Sand Ninja squad, Toroi's Cloud Ninja squad, Kakashi's Konoha squad, Genma Shiranui's Konoha squad!
A total of eighteen people have advanced to the final round of the Chunin Ninja Exams!
They will engage in the most intense battles Genin in front of high-ranking nobles and dignitaries from various countries. It will not only be a grand performance showcasing the nobles and dignitaries from various countries, but also a show of strength between ninja villages from different countries!