Another point worth noting is...
It remains to be seen how his Mizukage will view this matter. Hozuki Shingetsu is, after all, from the Hozuki Clan, which is currently the most powerful clan in Kirigakure. It's uncertain how his Fourth Mizukage will react to the three great clans of the village.
Although the original story states that Yagura launched the purge of the Kekkei Genkai families after the Third Shinobi World War, under Obito's control, which led to the downfall of the three great clans and the decline of Kirigakure, in reality, Yagura had already begun to intentionally change some village policies and adjust the positions of some personnel from the very beginning of his rise to power!
Moreover, as a member of the Yuki Clan, Kei should naturally consider the village's problems from his own clan's perspective. Similarly, within permissible limits, the Minazuki Clan, Kaguya, and Hozuki Clan clans should also advance and retreat together.
However, Qi himself still had some doubts about his own position!
He wanted to borrow the power of his own Yuki Clan, but it seemed a little out of place, as if he didn't care much about his own clan.
However, he also had to consider the status of Kekkei Genkai families in the ninja village. Don't forget, even without Obito's control, Karatachi Yagura would still steadily advance the Blood Mist Policy, just not as perversely or exaggeratedly.
The three great ninja clans remain a Karatachi Yagura both wants to recruit and utilize, but also greatly fears and is wary of.
It is based on this point that Qi's mindset is somewhat inconsistent.
To put it bluntly, it's just being pretentious!
Or rather, pretentious!
Of course, we can't blame Qi entirely. Even though he has lived two lives, he still lacks experience. His perspective isn't broad enough to see everything clearly and make the right choices.
To put it in the simplest terms, Qi is currently a bit overambitious and lacks practical skills!
It's just that Qi himself may not yet be aware of this.
This is why Qi sometimes experiences self-contradiction when making decisions on certain matters!
It's strange, but also quite normal.
Qi is a living, breathing human being. In his previous life, he was nothing special; he was just an ordinary human being, neither an immortal nor a god.
It's impossible to be perfect in every aspect.
"Kei, it's right not to speak out easily, but is it necessary to be so timid? Casual? I don't think it's casual at all. Let's not talk about me. As long as I defeat Hozuki Shingetsu, that's enough. Even if I lose, the Chunin Ninja Exams will be over. What do you need to worry about? I don't understand!"
Kisame wasn't a talkative person, but this time he unusually spoke a few more words, his eyes, which were fixed on Kei, revealing a look of incomprehension.
Qi was taken aback.
Yes, what is he worried about?
This matter is indeed very important, but it also doesn't seem that important.
Why am I treating this like a major crisis?
Being cautious is fine, but perhaps I'm being a little too cautious?
Qi also fell silent.
"Kei, sometimes you don't need to think too much. As you yourself said, we're just Genin right now. Doing our own job is enough!"
Kisame glanced at Kei indifferently, then turned and left to wash up and go to bed.
Qi was left alone on the spot. After a long period of quiet contemplation, he gradually came to his senses.
'Am I overthinking things? Looks like I've unknowingly set myself in a trap again...'
A faint self-deprecating expression appeared on Qi's face as he spoke.
I'm always telling myself not to restrict myself or be arrogant, but it's possible that the more I remind myself, the easier it is to fall into other extreme ways of thinking.
I really need to rethink myself!
Qi stood up, gazing at the bright moon outside the window, and silently pondered in his heart.
The sky is dark and the sky is bright.
The night passed in the blink of an eye.
After Konohagakure announced the list of the top 16 matchups for the main tournament, the atmosphere in the entire Konohagakure reached a small climax, with many people talking excitedly about each match in the lead-up to the start of the main tournament.
The corresponding betting odds also began the moment the list was released, in Konohagakure and even throughout the Land of Fire. The wealthy spent lavishly, and ordinary people would also come to join in the fun!
Among them, Kei, Shingetsu, Toroi, and Kakashi are the most famous and the easiest to attract the attention of ordinary people!
Because ordinary people could not possibly know the internal details of a ninja.
At most, they only have a limited understanding of 'general knowledge'!
Just like in Qi's past life, even if you don't watch football, you still know names like Beckham, Messi, and Ronaldo.
But in the eyes of the general public.
These people are the ones most familiar to them in their field of knowledge.
After all, the three great families of Kirigakure, the Magnet Release ninja, and the son of White Fang are all names that resound throughout the entire Shinobi World!
Ordinary people may not know much about it, but they still know some of its names!
Even if we assume that the average person doesn't know much about it, those who run the betting operations will definitely know some of it!
Therefore, in the corresponding betting odds, the odds for Qi, Shingetsu, and Kakashi are the lowest!
In all the open betting markets, everyone is betting on them to win!
A joyful atmosphere filled every corner of Konohagakure at that moment.
The merchants' smiles never stopped. Nobles and dignitaries from various countries arrived one after another and spent money freely in Konohagakure. These people who had no shortage of money really stimulated consumption in Konohagakure!
This also brought smiles to the faces of the Jonin in charge of logistics in Konohagakure. Chunin Ninja Exams, Konohagakure's income had already been equivalent to the rewards from many missions!
Of course, this is also thanks to the special nature of this Chunin Ninja Exams.
Without the participation of the four great ninja villages, it would have been impossible to attract so many nobles and dignitaries from other countries!
This is the largest Chunin Ninja Exams ever held, a once-in-a-decade event, and all these nobles and dignitaries are sure to want to join in the fun!
After all, at their level, there's not much left to interest them!
Watching battles between ninjas is one of them!
Not to mention, there are many intelligent people among these nobles and politicians who can also see how complex and tense the situation in the Shinobi World is. Although they may not be able to obtain any real information, observing up close might yield some unexpected gains!
This is the Konohagakure that is gradually becoming bustling.
Time slowly slips away.
The two daimyo from the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind arrived at the last minute!
The time officially arrived at the morning of June 15th!
The final, special round of the Chunin Ninja Exams has arrived!!