manynovel Chapter 121 Asuma Sarutobi frowns; Might Guy: Kakashi, lend me some money; Kakashi: How much?!
Chapter 121 Asuma Sarutobi frowns; Might Guy: Kakashi, lend me some money; Kakashi: How much?!
Chapter 121 Asuma Sarutobi frowns; Might Guy: Kakashi, lend me some money; Kakashi: How much?!
"How could you be so shameless?"
Sakura Haruno stared at Naruto Uzumaki in shock: "You actually said you're invincible in the Chunin Exams?"
What a joke.
That's the Chunin Exams!
As recent graduates of the Ninja Academy, even as genin, they were only just beginning to learn about real ninja knowledge.
The Chunin Exams, on the other hand, pit you against many experienced Genin.
They have a year or more of experience in various missions and training. How could Naruto Uzumaki so confidently say that he is invincible as a Chunin?
Although Naruto Uzumaki worked very hard, he still managed to master the powerful Shadow Clone Technique.
But just the day before yesterday he was practicing running on water using chakra. Does that make him qualified to participate in the Chunin Exams?
Even Sasuke Uchiha fell silent as he looked at Naruto Uzumaki, who was deep in thought, stroking his chin with a serious expression.
Is this bottom-of-the-class situation really that exaggerated?
"Hey! Hey! Hey!"
Seeing Sasuke's suspicious look and Sakura's shocked expression, Naruto's face darkened: "Do they underestimate me that much? I'm very strong!"
If he could, Naruto would create a Rasengan right now and shock the two of them!
"Naruto, stop using that 'I'm the boss' thing when you talk."
Kakashi felt a little tired: "Speak normally."
"Anyway, let's eat noodles. Whether you want to participate in the Chunin Exams or not, go back and think about it."
When the Chunin Exams were mentioned, Kakashi's eyes turned serious: "Remember, this is your only chance this year."
Upon hearing Kakashi's words, Sakura Haruno, Naruto Uzumaki, and Sakura Haruno's expressions suddenly turned solemn.
The fact that Kakashi-sensei is taking this so seriously suggests that the Chunin Exams might truly be an opportunity.
For a moment, the group ate their ramen, lost in thought.
After eating and drinking his fill, Uchiha Sasuke was the first to leave, as he needed to return to training.
Naruto Uzumaki also hurriedly left.
Sakura Haruno also went back.
Kakashi stayed in place for a while before secretly following Naruto Uzumaki.
He wanted to see what Naruto was up to this afternoon.
Naruto is still very curious about where the comic book he found in his pocket outside the village came from.
Kakashi's figure lurked in the shadows like a ghost, closely following Naruto Uzumaki.
The afternoon sun dappled the ground through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows that swayed gently in the breeze.
Kakashi maintained a certain distance, neither disturbing Naruto nor failing to clearly observe his actions.
They followed him all the way until Naruto finally returned home.
Naruto pushed open the door, casually tossed his coat aside, and plopped down at the table.
Then he took out a scroll and spread it out on the table.
Kakashi stood outside the window, his eyes slightly narrowed.
The scroll that Naruto Uzumaki was holding just now seemed to have appeared out of thin air.
It wasn't taken out of a drawer, was it?
Immediately, Kakashi activated his Sharingan again, trying to see the contents of the scroll in Naruto's hand from a distance.
As the scroll in Naruto's hand gradually unfurled, Kakashi's brow furrowed deeper and deeper.
He saw that the scroll was covered with dense writing and patterns.
He was very familiar with these handwritings and patterns.
Within seconds, Kakashi's eyes showed shock.
That's the training method for the Eight Gates Formation!
How did the Eight Gates technique end up in Naruto's hands?
Kakashi stared intently at Naruto Uzumaki.
Naruto, on the other hand, began to seriously study the contents of the scroll.
Naruto frowned, muttering to himself, as if he was seriously thinking about and trying to understand something.
As Naruto trained, his chakra flowed slowly within his body, showing faint signs of opening the first gate.
Because the first gate of the Eight Gates Formation was the one he came into contact with at that time.
He has been cultivating ever since he returned the Book of Seals.
"That's impossible."
Kakashi, who had been watching intently, was utterly shocked.
He simply couldn't understand how Naruto could have obtained the Eight Gates training scroll.
It should be noted that the Eight Gates Formation is an extremely dangerous forbidden technique.
Even Jonin might not be able to master it.
What's more, the scroll in Naruto's hand actually contained four different training methods!
His Sharingan wasn't wrong.
The shock in Kakashi's eyes gradually turned into doubt.
Where did Naruto Uzumaki get this training scroll from?
"Is it the Book of Seals?"
Kakashi pondered the events of a week ago.
Did Naruto learn more than just the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique back then?
Could it be that he saw other forbidden techniques in the Book of Seals?
What were the three generations thinking?
Kakashi narrowed his eyes and fell into deep thought.
The Book of Seals contains extremely important forbidden techniques of the village. If Naruto had actually learned more than one technique, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Moreover, the very act of learning the Eight Gates Formation is extremely dangerous.
I know this very well from Kai.
Seeing Naruto Uzumaki diligently practicing the Eight Gates, Kakashi took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
He decided to continue observing Naruto Uzumaki to see how Naruto had learned the Eight Gates.
Under Kakashi's gaze, Naruto suddenly nodded, stopping what he was doing with a knowing look on his face.
Naruto Uzumaki took a deep breath and began to concentrate his chakra into various parts of his body, following the instructions on the scroll, in preparation for training in the Eight Gates.
"That kid is really bold."
Seeing this, Kakashi couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
As someone who was familiar with Kai, he knew how risky the Eight Gates Formation was.
Even for Jonin, mastering this kind of ninjutsu is not easy.
Naruto was a genin.
However, considering the chakra within Naruto, Kakashi fell into deep thought.
Kakashi remained hidden in the shadows, silently observing Naruto's every move.
He felt that Naruto might hold far more secrets than he had imagined.
At the very least, Naruto Uzumaki didn't use these scrolls for training during his free time outside the village.
He only took it out to practice after returning to the village.
Where did this come from?
Thinking back to Naruto's rendezvous with Zabuza the night before last, Kakashi narrowed his eyes.
Time slips away quietly.
As time went by, the sun gradually sank in the west, and the light inside the room became dim.
Kakashi watched as Naruto Uzumaki continued his training and was amazed. Did Naruto Uzumaki really have such perseverance?
"Woof"
Just then, a dog suddenly appeared at Kakashi's feet and nibbled at Kakashi's trouser leg.
Kakashi lowered his head, but his brows furrowed slightly in an instant.
Is the Hokage summoned?
Without hesitation, Kakashi left immediately and headed straight for the Hokage's office.
When Kakashi arrived at the Hokage's office, he could see several Jonin arriving one after another from a distance; they had all been summoned.
It's not just Jonin, but also Chunin.
Time slips away quietly.
Kakashi quickly spotted Might Guy, Kurenai Yuhi, and the others; they had all arrived.
In an instant, Kakashi understood.
It seems the Chunin Exams have been announced.
"Everyone!"
At that moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi pushed open the door and walked in. He sat down, looked around at the familiar faces present, nodded, and said, "The purpose of gathering everyone here is nothing more than that, as I'm sure you all know."
"The Chunin Exams?"
"I've already seen ninjas from other countries arrive in Konoha to register today."
"That's too fast, Hokage-sama! Can't we slow down a bit more?"
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, the ninjas present spoke up one by one.
Most of those who speak up are Chunin; Jonin rarely do.
Because they knew some information in advance.
When they found out, Hiruzen Sarutobi had already notified other countries, let alone now that he has officially notified them.
So they weren't surprised at all.
"Ninjas from other villages have already arrived. I hereby officially announce that the Chunin Selection Exams will be held on July 1st, seven days from now!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at everyone present and slowly said, "Now, please have the Jonin in charge of instructing the new Genin step forward."
As soon as he finished speaking, Kakashi, Kurenai Yuhi, and Asuma Sarutobi immediately stepped out.
Matt Kai was originally also preparing to go up.
However, remembering that the Naruto was referring to a newcomer, he immediately stopped and scratched his head sheepishly.
"As instructors of Jonin, the Genin you lead are not ordinary Genin either. Among those you are responsible for, are there any suitable candidates?"
Sarutobi Hikaru clasped his hands together and looked at the three people present, slowly saying, "The basic requirement is to complete eight tasks."
"I, Kakashi's Team 7, recommend Sasuke Uchiha, Naruto Uzumaki, and Sakura Haruno to participate in the Chunin Exams in my name, Kakashi."
Kakashi spoke without hesitation, causing the pupils of the ninjas present to shrink sharply.
"No way, I remember Kakashi, a Jonin, only recently mentored newly graduated Genin, didn't he? Just a week?"
"Two weeks, I guess? But it seems like it's been less than ten days since I graduated as a genin."
"Is this what a Jonin is? That's outrageous. He actually recommended a student he's been teaching for less than a month to participate in the Chunin Exams."
"Don't forget Kakashi's reputation as a Jonin. The squad he leads is definitely different from the ones others lead."
Upon hearing Kakashi's words, the ninjas present all looked at him with surprise.
Hiashi Hyuga narrowed his eyes, thinking of Naruto Uzumaki opening the can.
Did that brat let Kakashi know about the jar shop?
"Um."
Upon hearing Kakashi's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly nodded: "Kakashi, your team has completed an extra B-rank mission, so you can be exempted from the requirements."
"What?!"
Upon hearing this, the ninjas present were startled once again.
Kakashi actually took newly graduated ninja students on a B-rank mission?
They don't think Kakashi will give special treatment to newcomers.
After all, they had all heard of the reputation of the team that Kakashi led.
"I, Kurenai Yuhi, recommend Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, and Shino Aburame to participate in the Chunin Exams under the name of Kurenai Yuhi, a Jonin."
Kurenai Yuhi spoke without hesitation.
Although she planned to take Hinata and the others on missions, the Chunin Exams were just around the corner, so she needed at least enough time to complete the missions.
Most importantly, it can open the can.
Hinata is all too aware of the power she now wields.
This is something I've discussed with Hiashi Hyuga.
"I, Asuma's Team 10, recommend Yamanaka Ino, Nara Shikamaru, and Akimichi Chojito to participate in the Chunin Exams in my name, Sarutobi Asuma."
Sarutobi Asuma also spoke, and Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded in agreement, not at all surprised.
The others present nodded in agreement, thinking of the ninja rookies the two had brought with them.
Whether it's the Nara clan or the Hyuga clan, they are both Konoha clan ninjas, unlike ordinary ninjas.
They can understand.
"Wait a moment!"
Iruka hurriedly stepped forward: "Hokage-sama, please allow me to say a word."
"Yes, go ahead and speak." Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.
The other ninjas present also looked at Iruka.
Iruka quickly replied, "Although I have been a bit rude, the genin I just recommended are all my students at the academy. Although they are all outstanding, it is too early to let them participate in the Chunin Exams now."
"At the very least, they should be allowed to gain some experience, so I cannot agree with the recommendations of Jonin Kakashi, Jonin Kurenai Yuhi, and Jonin Asuma Sarutobi."
Upon hearing Iruka's words, Kakashi calmly replied, "I was six years younger than Naruto when I became a Chunin."
"You can't compare them like that!"
Upon hearing this, Iruka hurriedly said, "The education you received back then is different from what they are receiving now. You will ruin them by doing this. Everyone knows that the Chunin Exams are also called..."
"I personally led the team on a Rank B mission, and they performed quite well. It's a good opportunity for them to experience the Chunin Exams."
Kakashi calmly said, "Don't treat them like students from the Ninja Academy. From the moment they graduated, they were already ninjas, and they are also my subordinates. I know them very well."
"In that case, I need the application forms from Naruto and the other two."
Immediately, Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped his fingers lightly on the table and said slowly, "I still need to see what they want."
"no problem."
Kakashi nodded.
"That guy."
Beside him, Sarutobi Asuma looked at Kakashi with a furrowed brow.
He could understand the squad led by Kurenai Yuhi.
After all, they were all ninjas from large clans, and their upbringing was different.
His squad was also from a ninja clan, and they were different from ordinary people.
However, among the three people Kakashi brought with him, besides a Jinchuriki, there was a commoner ninja and an orphan who had never received ninja clan training.
Even with a bloodline limit like the Sharingan, it's still not enough.
Kakashi actually made them participate in the Chunin Exams.
This guy is truly insane.
"Then let's leave it at that for now."
Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately nodded and said, "Over the next week, people from other ninja villages will be arriving one after another. What you all need to do is strengthen the martial law, maintain basic order, and guard all areas in normal times."
As Hiruzen Sarutobi continued to give instructions, everyone present nodded.
Ultimately, they disbanded and left.
"Kakashi, are you insane?"
As the crowd dispersed and Kakashi left, preparing to continue observing Naruto, Might Guy ran over.
Then he punched Kakashi in the shoulder and said in a deep voice, "Your actions are too dangerous. Making your team do this is far too risky."
"Even my own students have to train for a year before I allow them to participate in the Chunin Exams."
"Kai, things are different now."
Kakashi shook his head and said, "This time when I led the team out, their performance exceeded my expectations. The students you led were civilian ninjas, while I only had one in my team."
At this point, Kakashi paused, causing Might Guy's expression to change, and he hurriedly said, "Neji is no ordinary person."
"But he was the only one."
Kakashi said in a low voice, "If I remember correctly, neither Rock Lee nor Tenten have the talent for ninjutsu, so they need time to train and hone their taijutsu and their strengths. But my team doesn't."
Upon hearing this, Matt Kai frowned.
Indeed, neither Tenten nor Rock Lee possessed ninjutsu talent, so they needed time to hone their taijutsu.
"Besides, I'm just making a recommendation; whether or not they participate is up to Naruto and the others."
Kakashi shook his head and said, "If they don't participate, my recommendation is useless."
"Too."
Upon hearing this, Matt Kay breathed a sigh of relief: "I almost forgot."
Yes.
Even if it's recommended by the team's own Jonin, students who don't want to participate don't have to.
I'm confused myself.
"In that case, Kakashi, let's talk about something else."
The next second, Matt Kai changed the subject, squinting his eyes and saying, "Do you have any money? Lend me some."
Kakashi: "??????"
"You want to borrow money from me?!"
Upon hearing Might Guy's words, Kakashi's eyes widened suddenly, his expression one of utter disbelief.
Kakashi looked up at the setting sun, then at Might Guy rubbing his hands together in front of him, and fell into deep thought.
This guy wants to borrow money from me?
The last person to stand in front of him, rubbing his hands together, asking for money was Naruto Uzumaki.
"What do you need the money for?"
Kakashi frowned slightly: "Could it be that the equipment for taijutsu has been replaced?"
Compared to ninjutsu, taijutsu, while cheaper, is still quite expensive to learn.
However, Kakashi knew that Might Guy had done quite a few missions.
In addition, one of the squad members runs a ninja tool shop, so the equipment needed for taijutsu can definitely be obtained at a discounted price.
"It's not a physical training equipment."
Matt Kay squinted. "I need a lot of money right now, well, at least a million. If you're willing to lend it to me, I can tell you a big secret."
"By the way, I can also lend you my new equipment."
With that, Might Guy beckoned Kakashi to come with him.
"How many?????"
Upon hearing Might Guy's words, Kakashi's eyelids twitched, and he looked at Might Guy very seriously.
Did I mishear?
I didn't mishear.
Millions?
"Not bad, over a million!"
Might Guy looked at Kakashi very seriously: "And the secret I'm telling you is absolutely worth it!"
Kakashi: "."
"I don't have that much money."
Kakashi's lips twitched slightly: "How could you possibly think I have that much money?"
(End of this chapter)