Even Kakashi Hatake on, couldn't remain calm upon hearing Uya's words, and all of them showed expressions of utter astonishment.
No matter how you look at it, it's impossible to imagine that the Jonin the team from Amegakure to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams would actually be Uya!
Admittedly, the Chunin Ninja Exams are a microcosm of the Allied Powers' war and are related to the reputation of the major ninja villages, but they are by no means important enough to warrant the personal visit of Uya, the God of the Shinobi World.
The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, was completely bewildered and unsure how to respond. He could only manage a slightly awkward smile and say, "Not at all. It's not just about waiting a while; failing to greet you, Uya, is entirely my fault as Hokage. I'm very sorry."
At the same time, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but think of the intelligence he had received earlier: a conflict had broken out between the Genin various villages within Konoha, and the attack range of the Amegakure ninja was too large.
He initially thought nothing of it, but seeing that Uya was personally leading the team, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but shudder and couldn't help but smile bitterly to himself.
It seems this Chunin Ninja Exams won't be so easy.
Inside the spacious hall, Jonin various ninja villages were sitting in twos and threes on sofas and chairs.
Hiruzen Sarutobi has left, and the list of applicants for the Chunin Ninja Exams is complete. Next, it's time to deal with Konoha's own ninjas and the content of the Chunin Ninja Exams.
Most of the ninjas present were Elite Jonin, and some were even Quasi-Kage Level. They were all well-known in the Shinobi World and knew each other quite well.
However, the conversation was conducted in very low voices, and most people seemed somewhat nervous, their eyes occasionally glancing in one direction with a look of fear.
Uya was casually sitting on a single sofa, with a table in front of her.
" Lord Uya."
Kurenai Yuhi walked over with a cup of tea and sat down in a chair next to Uya. She handed the tea to Uya, her face full of respect and admiration.
She hadn't seen Uya for a long time. The last time she saw Uya was when Hinata graduated from the Ninja Academy and was assigned to her Team 8.
Speaking of which, when she saw Uya that time, she was amazed that Uya's appearance had not changed at all, as if time had stood still for Uya.
Although Tsunade possesses the Yin Seal and the Strength of a Hundred Technique, and is also nearly eternally youthful, there are always some subtle differences compared to Uya.
For Jonin, these details are clearly perceptible; they originate from aura and temperament.
Uya's aura seemed to transcend everything, serene and natural, yet also seemingly above nature itself. Uya had never seen such an aura in anyone else.
"No need to be so polite."
Uya smiled slightly at Hong, then turned to look at Kakashi and Might Guy sitting opposite and on the other side. He had seen Kakashi not long ago, but he hadn't seen Might Guy for a long time.
Uya was talking to Might Guy about Rock Lee.
"Li, he's truly a genius I've ever seen, and it's not just about hard work... To be able to open the Fifth Gate the Eight Gates Released Formation in such a short time, even I back then couldn't have done that."
Might Guy's tone was full of praise for Rock Lee; compared to Neji and Tenten, Rock Lee was undoubtedly more to his liking.
Uya was actually speechless. It felt similar to what happened with Might Duy and Might Guy back then. In short, the goofy duo was back together again.
However, to be fair, Rock Lee's talent is indeed quite remarkable, at least in the Eight Gates Released Formation.
" Might Guy, don't you know how dangerous it is to pass on forbidden techniques to students without permission?" Kakashi poured cold water on Guy 'Might Guy enthusiasm as he watched Might Guy showing off.
Might Guy, naturally displeased, glared at Kakashi for suddenly throwing cold water on his enthusiasm and said, "What do you know? That kid has his own ninja way and principles, which I approve of."
Looking at Might Guy and Kakashi who seemed about to start arguing, Kurenai, sitting next to Uya, gave a helpless look and covered her forehead.
Seeing that Uya didn't seem angry, Hong felt a little relieved. Come to think of it, although Lord Uya had a very aloof demeanor, he didn't give off that unapproachable vibe.
"By the way, Senior Uya, those three kids you brought seem pretty strong. My student Sasuke, even with his Sharingan activated, was instantly killed."
Kakashi was too lazy to argue with Might Guy, but suddenly thought of his student and couldn't help but look at Uya and ask a question.
Upon hearing Kakashi's words, Might Guy stopped arguing with Kakashi and also showed a somewhat surprised expression, saying, "To be instantly killed while the Sharingan... that's not easy to do."
Upon hearing Kakashi mention Kimimaro, Uya's face lit up with a strange smile. He said, "You mean them? If you're interested, Kakashi, you can go and test their strength yourself."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was taken aback.
Kurenai Yuhi and Might Guy are well aware of how strong Kakashi is. If Might Guy doesn't open the Seventh Gate, it will be very difficult for him to defeat Kakashi.
However, what Uya meant by those words was that even Kakashi would have a hard time defeating Kimimaro other two!
"No way, could it be...?"
Kakashi seemed to have thought of something, and his eyes suddenly widened.
Might Guy reacted a little slower, but at the same time he realized something, and looked at Uya in astonishment, saying, "Could they all be your disciples, Senior Uya?!"
No, that's not true.
Uya shook his head, which relieved Might Guy and Kakashi slightly, but Uya's next words almost made them collapse.
After pausing and taking a sip of tea, Uya said casually, "I've only been guiding their cultivation since they were little."
Kakashi: "..."
Might Guy: "..."
Might Guy and Kakashi are the two people who can best understand how strong the children who have been personally mentored by Uya are, because they have both been mentored by Uya!
Moreover, the time they received guidance from Uya was very short, but according to Uya's words, the three children from Amegakure who came to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams had actually been trained by Uya since childhood.
What about the other test takers?!
Might Guy and Kakashi exchanged a stiff glance.
"Cough, I suddenly feel that we should let Neji and the others wait another year."
"I also think Naruto and the others are too inexperienced."
Kurenai Yuhi, standing to the side, also had a somewhat stiff expression. Although she had never received guidance from Uya, she was well aware of Hinata's strength!
Uya's teachings enabled even the seemingly fragile Hinata to possess such immense power... The scene from the Chunin Ninja Exams was too beautiful for her to bear; she felt she couldn't even bear to think about it anymore. (To be continued.)