Before we knew it, a month had passed.
Because of the Chunin Ninja Exams, ninjas from various countries began heading to Konoha.
"This time, Zabuza Ameyuri, you two will take them there."
"Knew."
Zabuza as taciturn as ever. As for Ameyuri, seeing her excited expression, Yuzuru couldn't help but cover his forehead. He then appeared behind her, pressed one hand against her head, and said with a forced smile:
"Don't you dare mess with me, you hear me?"
Ameyuri's head was pressed down, and she nodded stiffly.
"Alright, go on then."
After releasing her, Ameyuri quickly escaped and went to Zabuza's side.
"Then let's set off."
Ameyuri said impatiently.
" Zabuza, keep an eye on her. If she dares to secretly pick a fight, knock her unconscious from behind and tie her up."
"Bai, you guys should also be careful."
"Yes, Lord Yuzuru."
Yuki Haku's voice remained gentle.
"What? I just haven't been out and about in a long time, it's not like I don't know anything."
Ameyuri but make a comment.
"It's better to be safe than sorry. If you go out normally, I'm naturally not worried about anything. I'm just afraid that you won't be able to resist the urge to fight again."
"How could that be? Do you think I'm that kind of person? Honestly, never mind, we're leaving now."
Ameyuri, along with the Raito Kiba and Zabuza, led Haku and the others away.
As for how they got to Konoha, they certainly didn't run there like ninjas.
Having a car but choosing to run on foot is simply insane.
And so, the group made their way to Konoha in a unique way.
"I'll go check it out too, and while I'm at it, I'll bring Xiao a gift."
Yuzuru put on the mask, greeted Mei Terumi, and then left with them.
As for the gift he mentioned, it was naturally Yamato, whose current name is still Kou.
Without Kakashi's interference, Yuzuru doesn't believe his fate will change; he'll most likely remain a member of Root.
Therefore, to find him, all you need to do is break into the Root.
Yuzuru didn't believe Danzo would let him expose himself, after all, that was his trump card, and Konoha as a whole had a kind of obsessive understanding of Wood Release.
In their eyes, Wood Release was invincible.
In reality, Taiga's Wood Release is even weaker than Mei Terumi's Boil Release and Lava Release. It's essentially just ordinary wood, making it far too weak as an offensive technique.
Yamato doesn't have Hashirama 'Chakra or his abnormal physique, nor does he possess Senjutsu or Yang Release. Therefore, in his hands, Wood Release is simply wood; rather than combat, it would be more appropriate to call him a master builder.
Three days later, everyone saw the enormous Konoha.
"Who is this? Acting all high and mighty, even coming by car? Doesn't he know this is an important means of transporting goods in the village?"
People around were curious when they saw the tram heading towards the entrance of Konoha.
When Zabuza and Ameyuri came down, they immediately recognized them by the ninja Forehead Protector that symbolized their identities.
" From Kirigakure, huh? That's not surprising. I've heard Kirigakure is quite wealthy now."
"Who knows? Besides, it seems like all the villages in big countries are like this. I've heard that every big village has these small trams now."
"As expected of a great ninja village, they have everything."
Upon hearing this, many people looked at Zabuza and the others with envy and jealousy in their eyes.
"Welcome, ninjas of Kirigakure! We've kept you waiting."
At this moment, Utatane Koharu came over with some people to say hello.
"Your accommodations have been arranged. Please follow me."
"There's still a week until the Chunin Exams, perfect timing. I'll use this time to explore Konoha properly."
Ameyuri smile.
"Don't go too far."
Zabuza help but offer a reminder.
In terms of seniority, Ameyuri was a Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist, and thus his senior.
Not only is he of higher status, but he is also slightly stronger than him.
Ameyuri more skilled with the Thunder Blade, and with her illness fully healed, her strength has reached a new level; however, her personality is a bit eccentric.
However, since both Yuzuru and President Mei Terumi have spoken, he must keep a close eye on her.
"Oh, don't worry, this isn't Sea Capital. There aren't all sorts of strange toys and games here. I'm just reminiscing about my old, less developed life."
Everyone returned to their rooms to rest, quietly awaiting the Chunin Exams a few days later.
During that time, I'll also take the opportunity to check on the situation in Konoha.
Meanwhile, Yuzuru also secretly entered Konoha.
Although he desperately wanted to infiltrate Root directly, who knew what other strange things that cunning old fox Danzo might be Danzo?
Many barriers, taken individually, are not so scary. What is scary is the Sealing Jutsu. When the two are combined, even he might be discovered.
"Forget it, there's no rush of a day or two."
Shaking his head, Yuzuru returned to the Senju Clan's encampment.
Even though Tsunade has been gone for a long time, this place still belongs to her, perhaps out of respect for Hashirama Senju.
Looking at the newly tidied room, Yuzuru felt a sense of satisfaction.
Then, he found the handwritten records kept by the Senju Clan, picked them up, and lay down on the sofa to read them.
A week later, the Chunin Exams officially began.
As always, the first hurdle is the ability to gather intelligence, which is also the most basic ability of a ninja. After all, it is universally acknowledged in the Shinobi World that ninja battles are essentially intelligence wars.
But what does that have to do with the soldiers of Sea Capital?
Bai and the others simply scribbled on the exam papers in front of them, drawing cats and dogs, or numbers like "one, two, three, four," which had absolutely nothing to do with ninjas. When the time was up, they naturally put down their pens and left satisfied.
Without Naruto's encouragement, many ninjas who lacked the mental fortitude and ability were eliminated in the first round.
Unfortunately, there are far more people involved this time than in the original story, and the cast is much more diverse and unrecognizable.
The second assessment arrived quickly, and the person in charge was the familiar Mitarashi Anko.
Yuzuru looked at her, considering the possibility of luring her back, after all, she and Hong were friends.
"Forget it, why think so much? We'll deal with it later. If all else fails, we'll just knock them out and take them away."
After her introduction, the group of candidates entered the Forest of Death one after another to prepare for the second assessment.
"No wonder it's called the Forest of Death; there are quite a few powerful auras around here."
Yuzuru said with a smile.
To be precise, there are many large wild animals, some of which even contain Chakra, making them ideal for capture and Summoning.
Without giving it much thought, Yuzuru believed that Bai and the others could handle everything; this assessment was far too easy for them.
As for now, let's take it slow. He doesn't know where Yamato is hiding, so we need to search carefully. We still have a month, which should be enough.