Chapter 66
Looking at the empty house, Hinata, clutching the ticket in her hand, couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
"Hinata-sama, let's leave quickly... The Third Examis about to begin..."
Hyuga Natsu urged, secretly relieved at the same time.
It was a good thing Uzumaki Naruto wasn't home.
Otherwise, who knew what would happen.
"Mm."
Hinata, having come to invite Naruto without success, could only leave.
Today, her father and the others would also be present.
As a clan with pupil techniques, the Hyuga and Uchiha's secret rivalry had never ceased.
Being able to openly watch each other's display of strength was an opportunity not to be missed.
It was just... Hinata: "Where exactly did Naruto-kun go?"
Chapter 8: Uchiha Izumi Is Very Beautiful
The bustling Konoha arena.
The circular viewing stands were filled with spectators from various countries in the Ninja World, mostly high-ranking officials and daimyo from different nations.
About half of them were residents and Ninja from within Konoha.
Such as Hyuga Hiashi and other Hyuga clan members, as well as the Uchiha who remained in Konoha, the Ino–Shika–Chō, and so on... At the head of the seats were the Konoha higher-ups, with Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi as the host.
Following Hiruzen Sarutobi's announcement, the Third Exam officially began.
"Itachi~, you can do it~ ~!"
In the spectator stands, Uchiha Izumi, who had also come, began to cheer enthusiastically for Itachi.
"..."
Naruto, sitting with Sako, finally had a chance to observe Itachi's lover.
Uchiha Izumi, with her peach blossom eyes, gave off an extremely pure impression.
The tear mole beneath her eye added a touch of allure to her.
Her long black hair reached her waist, further accentuating her fair skin.
No matter how one looked at her, she was an exceptionally beautiful girl.
And because she had reached puberty, her body was beginning to develop, already showing some curves.
Her status as a Ninja also gave her a slender figure... "Hmm..."
Sako, suppressing the urge to cheer for her brother, quietly watched the match in the arena.
From beginning to end, she maintained a rather mysterious aura around Naruto.
Having made a friend for the first time, Sako didn't know how to interact with friends.
She was cautious, hoping Naruto wouldn't be put off by her identity.
Daughter of Uchiha Fugaku... This title sounded very dazzling, but it wasn't what she sought.
A true friend should be pure, a clean friendship untainted by any impurities.
Sako currently believed this to be true.
"I~, I forfeit~!"
Itachi's opponent, a Genin from the same village, had witnessed Itachi's strength in the second round, so he immediately forfeited his qualification.
To subdue the enemy without fighting.
Itachi didn't hesitate at all, turning and leaving.
Such a minor character wasn't worth him wasting a single word on.
The arena was silent for a moment, then erupted in even louder cheers.
"Hmph..."
In the dark corridor of the arena.
Danzo stopped to watch the ceremony.
Hidden in the shadows, protected by his subordinates, gave him a sense of security.
Clearly, Itachi's strength was terrifying, which was why his opponent had forfeited in such a panic.
"I've often thought... how good it would be if this boy Itachi wasn't a Ninja of the Uchiha Clan, then I wouldn't have to be in such a difficult position..."
The Second Hokage's assertion was absolutely correct.
The Uchiha Clan was an evil clan.
They would endanger Konoha, and thus had to be eliminated.
Soon, Itachi's second opponent appeared.
Dark skin, white hair.
Clearly, the opponent was a Ninja from Kumogakure.
It sounded strange; currently, there were conflicts on the Konoha and Kumogakure borders, with casualties every day.
At this time, Kumogakure shouldn't be participating in the Chunin Exams.
But politics was a very hypocritical thing.
Even if they fought each other to the death, sometimes they would maintain a superficial harmony, showing disgusting fake smiles to each other.
Not only did Kumogakure want to compete on the border, but they also wanted to compete in the Chunin Exams, so they sent their Ninja to participate in the exam.
At this moment, everyone eagerly awaited the confrontation between the two young men in the arena.
"This Kumogakure Genin, known as'Sleep of Spring,' is quite famous among the younger generation of Kumogakure..."
Danzo's subordinate timely explained the identity of Itachi's opponent.
"Begin!"
With the examiner's command, the match immediately... ended.
The moment the examiner spoke, Itachi rapidly approached his opponent, who was five meters away.
He delivered a dazzling kick, and the opponent instantly flew out, crashing heavily against the boundary wall of the arena.
The stone wall was shattered, revealing a dent.
The opponent passed out without a sound.
The cheers of the entire venue ceased, and everything fell silent.
No one had expected such a result.
The opponent was instantly defeated before he could even react, which meant... Uchiha Itachialready possessed strength that surpassed that of a 'newly promoted Chunin.'
In other words, no Ninja who had just reached the Chunin level would be his match.
"This boy Itachi..."
Danzo narrowed his eyes, observing the two-tomoe Sharingan shining in Itachi's eyes.
He actually had a two-tomoe Sharingan.
When did that happen?!
Brother is so amazing~ ~!
Sako clenched her fists, her teeth grinding.
Excited, she forced herself not to show any unusual behavior.
Then, Sako turned her head to glance at Naruto.
She found that Naruto seemed to be completely stunned.
It was no wonder, given how strong her brother had shown himself to be.
"Winner, Uchiha Itachi!!"
The examiner, having recovered, immediately announced the result, his voice trembling slightly, because it was clear that Uchiha Itachi's strength far exceeded what was expected at this level.
Possessing a two-tomoe Sharingan proved that he could at least become a Jonin in the future.
Soon, the entire venue erupted in cheers, which did not subside for a long time... One hour later, the Chunin Exams officially concluded.
Compared to Itachi's performance, everyone else was not worth mentioning.
It was always an instant kill, all the way to first place.
Clearly, Itachi would be promoted to 'Chunin' without dispute, which was also a turning point in the life of an Uchiha Ninja.
Joining... the Police Force.
"Well, Uzumaki Naruto, wasn't today's match exciting~."
A proud Sako felt proud of her brother.
"Mm."
Naruto nodded.
Uchiha Itachi was indeed Kishimoto's favorite character; he and everyone else were completely different in style.
The two walked among the crowd, leaving the Konoha arena with everyone else.
"I... also want to become a Ninja, and when I'm old enough, I'll enroll in the Ninja Academy."
Sako walked along, talking about her desired future.
"Okay, I'll go to school too later."
Naruto nodded in agreement, indicating that he also wanted to enroll in the Ninja Academy and become a glorious Konoha elementary student.
"Mm, you really should go to school."
Sako nodded, in full agreement.
If he was foolish, he should read more to increase his knowledge and cultural level.
The dense crowd slowly flowed outwards.
Itachi was among them, unable to get close to his sister, and could only watch as she walked away with the blond boy.
"Itachi~, Itachi~."
Behind him, Uchiha Izumi called out her lover's name.
She was with Mikoto.
The two were discussing plans to celebrate Itachi's achievement.
By the time Itachi finally managed to push through the crowd, Sako was already gone... At the same time.
Hokage Building.
Juzo lazily glanced at the sun, judging from the angle of the shadow that it was already 10 AM.
Everyone had gone to watch the Chunin Exams.
Even the Hokage had left the building.
With the troublesome people gone, taking action was naturally not a problem.