Sometimes, due to being too busy with other matters, I neglect my personal cultivation.
This is a very common occurrence in the Five Great Shinobi Villages.
Of course, it still depends on the choices and actions of the actors themselves, since this is a display of their status and power!
Even just focusing on the general direction is not easy to handle. The problems within the village alone are enough to trouble and give the Kage a headache, not to mention having to keep an eye on the situation of the entire Shinobi World at all times.
As the newly appointed Mizukage, who had only been in office for a few years, and given the tense and complex situation in the Shinobi World, Karatachi Yagura naturally could not afford to relax in the slightest. He was constantly paying attention to and handling the important internal and external affairs of these villages.
The moment I saw Qing's figure appear.
Karatachi Yagura then put down his pen and placed his hands crossed on the table.
"Lord Mizukage!"
After Qing knelt on one knee to pay his respects.
Yagura then waved his hand and said, "No need for formalities. I called you here today because I have a task for you!"
Generally, ninjas receive missions at the village's mission center, but some missions are directly assigned by the Kage, and these missions are all special missions of A rank or higher.
The individuals or teams that can receive this reward are all elite members recognized by the village.
Ao's expression turned serious the moment he heard the words of his Fourth Mizukage.
"Yes, please give the Mizukage!"
In Qing's opinion, this probably means that his Mizukage has asked him to carry out some very difficult mission!
It's very likely related to the current situation in the Shinobi World!
Qing secretly wondered to herself.
However, Qing only guessed half of it correctly.
"Yes, Konoha has called for a joint Chunin Ninja Exams. After discussing it with Genji, we plan to respond to Konoha's call and send a group of Genin to participate. I would like you to lead the team to Konoha! In addition, your Team 7 will also go to Konoha to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams!"
Karatachi Yagura looked at Ao and said.
"Ah?"
Chunin Ninja Exams? Team Leader?
It must be said that this mission is indeed very special, and it is indeed related to the current situation in the Shinobi World. However, it was also beyond Ao's expectations. Before Yagura spoke, Ao thought it was some kind of important assassination or reconnaissance mission!
It might be one of those S-rank missions that requires several Jonin to carry out together!
So when Ao first heard that the mission was to lead a team to Konoha to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams, he was stunned for a moment, but only a few seconds later he came to his senses.
"Lord Mizukage, is this a probe from Konoha?"
Qing asked in a deep voice.
"Heh, more or less. After all, the situation is getting increasingly difficult to control. The standoff between our Kirigakure and the Kumogakure a few months ago further provoked other ninja villages. The Third Hokage of Konoha is probably getting a little anxious!"
Karatachi Yagura chuckled softly, a hint of disdain in his eyes as he spoke.
Chunin Ninja Exams!
It's supposedly an exam for Genin to advance to Chunin, but in reality, it's just a show of force by the major nations to project their military might. If Genin from the Five Great Nations were to advance using this method, when would it ever happen?
Ultimately, a ninja's promotion depends on their own strength and, most importantly, the number of missions they complete. Once they accumulate enough and gain the village's approval, they will naturally be promoted directly to Chunin!
Genin who were promoted through the Chunin Ninja Exams.
Those are all the talented candidates that the major ninja villages intentionally put forward to compete in the arena. To put it bluntly, it is a way to let the public see the strength of their respective ninja villages and to secure more mission slots for themselves!
This time, Konohagakure proposed the Chunin Ninja Exams.
It's more of a test of the current state of the Shinobi World!
Unlike the other four great ninja villages, if given a choice, Konohagakure, or more precisely, the Third Hokage — Hiruzen Sarutobi— would not want to see war break out!
Without any ambition to completely subdue the other four great ninja villages or even unify the Shinobi World, Konohagakure, which already possesses the most fertile land in the entire Shinobi World, naturally does not want to see war break out, as it has no meaning or value for them.
At least that's how it seems from Hiruzen Sarutobi's perspective!
This might sound a bit strange.
Hiruzen Sarutobi genuinely wanted to see the Shinobi World maintain peace!
When countries received this proposal from the Third Hokage, they were able to grasp its profound meaning almost immediately.
"Have all the other ninja villages accepted the invitation, Lord Mizukage?"
Under such circumstances, this mission takes on a very special character. Regardless of what happens during the Chunin Ninja Exams and the problems that may arise, whether the various ninja villages will accept the invitation is a fairly clear signal.
"Currently, it's confirmed that only Sand Ninja will participate. As for the smaller ninja villages, Grass Ninja, Waterfall Ninja, and Hot Water Ninja should also attend, since it's an invitation from Konoha."
Karatachi Yagura shifted to a more comfortable position, a hint of mockery still lingering on his lips.
"As for Stone Ninja and Cloud Ninja, things are still uncertain. So, Ao, your mission this time is quite important! I need you to further investigate the attitudes of various countries. Do you understand what I mean?"
Yagura said meaningfully.
"Yes, Lord Mizukage, I understand!"
Hearing this, Qing roughly understood the key points of his mission as team leader, especially given the unclear attitudes of the Cloud Ninja and the Stone Ninja. Qing was even clearer about what he should do!
This Chunin Ninja Exams isn't unimportant, but compared to the real mission, it's just a pretext!
"Yes, I'm glad you understand!"
Yagura nodded in satisfaction.
"We'll let you know the time and the specific list in a few days. Go back and make the necessary preparations in the next couple of days!"
"Yes, Mizukage, I obey your command!"
After kneeling on one knee and bowing in response, Qing leaped away and left the Mizukage's private office.
'Heh, the Chunin Ninja Exams, Konoha, this is a good opportunity. It all depends on whether the other guys cooperate or not. But even if we miss it, it's not a big deal. It's worth a try!'
Yagura leaned back slightly, gave a cold laugh, and then returned to his work.
Meanwhile, Ao, who had just left the Mizukage Building, immediately issued a command to his three subordinates to assemble. His Mizukage had instructed them to participate in this special mission, so it was necessary to notify them in advance.