The Land of Fire, Konoha.
Konoha is located in what is arguably the most resource-rich area in the Land of Fire, surrounded almost entirely by dense forests, which are said to have been created by the First Hokage Hashirama Senju, using Wood Release.
Looking out at Konoha, Karin, who was visiting Konoha for the first time, sensed that the Konoha seemed extremely noisy and bustling, and couldn't help but mutter something under her breath.
"This is Konoha, it sounds so noisy."
Although Amegakure has become extremely prosperous, it still cannot compare to the largest Konoha. In addition, Amegakure is a country in the rain, so it is impossible for it to be noisy. Under normal circumstances, there is only the sound of rain and water.
"I've come to Konoha again, but unfortunately that guy isn't here anymore..."
Kimimaro thought back to his first visit to Konoha and his encounter with Uchiha Itachi, a battle that was quite fierce, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.
Although he has rarely traveled in the Shinobi World in recent years, he did encounter Uchiha Itachi once, and that battle could be considered a draw.
After acquiring the Second Stage of the Sage Body, his body's self-healing ability and bone growth rate were greatly enhanced. Although Uchiha Itachi's Amaterasu was a problem for him, it was not a fatal blow. He could discard the burned part of his skin and bones and let them grow back.
However, doing so would greatly deplete his stamina, and Uchiha Itachi's Amaterasu was also very taxing, so after a few tentative exchanges, they didn't continue fighting, since he had a mission to complete after leaving the village.
"Is it Uchiha Itachi? But even if he's in Konoha, he couldn't possibly participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams, right?" Haku glanced at Kimimaro, then gave a thoughtful look.
"Um."
Kimimaro nodded. Apart from Uchiha Itachi, he had almost no opponents who particularly interested him. However, since it was Uya's order for him to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams, he would naturally carry it out without hesitation and meticulously.
"Even though Uchiha Itachi isn't in Konoha, there will still be other interesting things and interesting people, so it won't be so boring."
Uya glanced at Kimimaro, then looked at Konoha in the distance, a faint smile playing on her lips, before walking straight forward.
Kimimaro, Haku, and Karin naturally followed immediately, and soon the group entered Konoha.
Walking on the streets of Konoha, Uya pondered for a moment, released his Shockwave Sensing to get a general idea, and suddenly revealed an interesting expression as he looked at an alleyway ahead.
Karin also sensed something slightly, her eyes flickering slightly. As for Kimimaro and Haku, they weren't particularly good at sensing things, so they showed no unusual expression.
"Ouch, that hurts, kid."
Kankuro grabbed Konohamaru with one hand, lifted him up, and squinted at him.
Temari this, Temari frowned slightly and said, "Forget it, let's not cause trouble."
Kankuro saw Naruto yelling at him from the side, and noticing the Konoha Forehead Protector on Naruto's forehead, he narrowed his eyes and revealed a dangerous smile, saying, "I just want to have some fun before that guy arrives."
"You bastard!"
Upon seeing this, Naruto flew into a rage, clenched his fists, and charged directly at Kankuro, behaving like an ordinary thug in a fight.
Seeing this, Kankuro's eyes flashed slightly. Using Chakra Threads, he easily sent Naruto sprawling to the ground. Then, he sneered, "This is far too weak, Konoha Genin."
Naruto, having been mocked, was naturally even more indignant. After standing up again, he glared at Kankuro with a fierce expression, demanding that Kankuro release the person immediately.
Kankuro certainly wouldn't dare to kill people indiscriminately within Konoha's territory, but seeing Naruto's arrogance, he sneered inwardly and prepared to give them a good scare.
As a result, before his fist could land on Konohamaru, a stone suddenly flew by and hit his arm instantly, and he was unable to dodge it!
Snap!!
The stone landed, and with it, Konohamaru, the grandson of the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, fell flat on his backside with a cry of pain.
"You're being far too presumptuous in someone else's village."
Sasuke sat on a treetop, toying with a stone in his hand, looking indifferently at Kankuro below. After witnessing Uya's power, his desire for power grew stronger, and he even lost interest in Kankuro and the others.
With a cold expression, Sasuke crushed the stone in his hand and said in a chilling voice, "Get out of here!"
Although Kankuro was hit, Temari didn't seem to care much. Instead, she was amazed by Sasuke's appearance and wasn't very resistant to Sasuke.
As for Sakura, although she also thought Sasuke was very handsome, she inexplicably thought of the scene she witnessed a few months ago, where Uya, dressed in white, casually waved his hand and the earth cracked.
Without a doubt, Sasuke is far inferior to Uya. Having witnessed Uya's aura and demeanor, Sakura's resistance to Sasuke suddenly increased significantly.
"You bastard..."
Kankuro's expression turned quite ugly after being coldly Sasuke. He grabbed the puppet Crow on his back and prepared to spar with Sasuke.
But, in the next instant, a cold voice rang out.
" Kankuro, stop!"
Gaara, the Gaara of the Sand Waterfall of the One-Tail Jinchuriki, carrying a gourd on his back, stood upside down beneath a tree trunk, coldly staring at Kankuro, and said, "Don't embarrass yourself here."
Gaara's appearance startled everyone present, including Sasuke, Sasuke was also taken aback by how Gaara had suddenly appeared and gotten so close.
At this moment, in the distance.
Several pairs of eyes were looking in their direction from afar, but Gaara and the others were completely unaware.
" The One-Tail Jinchuriki, it really is him."
Uya looked at Gaara without showing any surprise. Since Naruto had become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki again because of Black Zetsu, it wasn't surprising that Gaara would reappear as the One-Tail Jinchuriki.
"That guy carrying the gourd, Gaara of the Sand Waterfall... is he the One-Tail Jinchuriki?" Upon hearing Uya's words, Kimimaro looked at Gaara in the distance with slight surprise.
Kimimaro originally thought he could easily sweep through the Chunin Ninja Exams, but he didn't expect to encounter Jinchūriki. However, Kimimaro remained unwavering. Participating in the Chunin Ninja Exams was Lord Uya's order, so even if it was the One-Tail Jinchuriki, he would definitely defeat him and would never disappoint Lord Uya.
Gaara, Sasuke, and the Naruto were gazing into the distance. Uya, standing to the side, chuckled and said, "Don't just focus on Gaara. That guy sitting in the tree, Sasuke Uchiha, is Uchiha Itachi's younger brother."
"Um?!"
These words immediately drew surprise from Kimimaro and Haku, who both looked at Sasuke Uchiha, while Karin nearby, also looked over.
Kimimaro's encounter with Uchiha Itachi in the Shinobi World was a chance meeting during a mission, and Haku and Karin were also on the same mission. Karin had witnessed Uchiha Itachi's power and could sense that power was extremely strong.
However, in her perception, Sasuke was clearly much weaker and couldn't be compared to Uchiha Itachi at all.
As for Sasuke's appearance, it didn't have much of an effect on Karin. Even Sakura's resistance to Sasuke increased greatly after meeting Uya, let alone Karin, who often saw Uya.
In terms of appearance alone, Uya is almost perfect, and the aura she possesses is far beyond Sasuke Uya match.
Even if they look the same, the difference in their temperament is like heaven and earth.
"Itachi's younger brother, but he doesn't seem to have anything special about him." Kimimaro looked at Sasuke for a moment, a thoughtful expression on his face.
Uya could still clearly sense Indra's Chakra, but Kimimaro and the others obviously couldn't. Uya didn't elaborate, but instead glanced at Naruto beside him.
"Besides Sasuke, don't overlook that blond kid; he's the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki." (To be continued.)