Konoha Must-Eat List

"So your name is Yang Xiang!"

The little girl stood in front of Yang Xiang with her hands on her hips. She was only up to his waist, and her red hair was flying around like a frizzy mess.

"Why did you hurt my brother Kouichi?!"

Koichi Uzumaki rushed over and covered Kushina's mouth, giving Yang Xiang an apologetic smile.

Little darling, how dare you!

Ayaka Uzumaki, standing to the side, looked at her best friend with eyes full of admiration: Is this what it means to never get slapped? So brave!

A head popped out from the courtyard wall; it was Rope Tree.

He hadn't seen Yang Xiang for several days after returning to the village, and he was itching to see him. Especially since Yang Xiang was in the eye of the storm during this time, he was extremely envious and wished he could take his place.

Upon spotting Yang Xiang in the courtyard, Sheng Shu's eyes lit up. He quickly jumped down from the wall and patted Yang Xiang on the back.

"Yang Xiang is something else! No wonder he's the Hokage's assistant I chose! Don't forget me next time something like this happens!"

He genuinely felt that what Yang Xiang did was perfectly reasonable.

Rope Tree possesses a pure will of fire; his comrades are the most important, and those who offer bounties to his comrades are his enemies—this logic makes no mistake!

As for his older sister being slapped away?

Hey, I'm used to it.

See, I've already made it through, haven't I?

The young people got together and soon started making a ruckus.

Kushina quickly became acquainted with Yosho Nawaki, calling him "Brother Yosho" repeatedly and even begging him to teach her the Super Strength Fist.

Kouichi Uzumaki, standing to the side, looked rather dejected: I was here first...

The crowd dispersed only after Mito Uzumaki appeared at the door.

"Come with me, child." Mito's gaze fell on Yang Xiang.

Yang Xiang followed her into the Japanese-style room.

This was the first time he had observed the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki up close. The astonishing amount of chakra was like a warm sun, even though he couldn't sense the tailed beast's chakra.

"Why do you do this?" Mito sat down and looked at the child in front of her.

As tools of war, ninjas have long been accustomed to teetering on the brink of life and death.

A bounty on your head? Nobody cares.

After all, he also takes on missions to hunt down others.

"Otherwise what?" Yang Xiang retorted.

It's perfectly reasonable for me to kill those who want to kill me.

Many people think they are thinking, but they are actually just sorting out their prejudices.

Why is everyone ignoring the bounty?

If no one dares to accept Konoha's bounty, wouldn't his comrades survive?

Just because something exists for a long time doesn't mean it's right.

Looking at Yang Xiang's calm face, Mito took a deep breath.

No wonder some people outside say he's "the second Madara," the two are so alike.

That kind of determination to disregard the rules and change everything through one's own strength.

"Otherwise what?"

Listen to that rhetorical question, how arrogant!

Does this mean that anyone who threatens his companions will be eliminated by him?

What if the Hokage hurts his comrades someday?

Were they killed too?

Mito Uzumaki is really having a headache.

She couldn't understand how Tao Hua educated her children.

"There are methods and approaches to doing things!"

Yang Xiang nodded: "That's true. I was reckless this time and caused a lot of trouble for everyone. From now on, I'll kill quietly."

"?"

"Is this the method you're referring to?"

Mito sighed again.

How can someone like him be changed?

If things could be changed, there wouldn't be a Valley of the End.

"Someone tried your idea before. But he failed," Mito said slowly.

"Unless you kill all the opponents, there will always be a time to make concessions."

Seeing that Yang Xiang remained unmoved, she could only shake her head.

"You will remain here in seclusion until the Chunin Exams begin."

"Yes, Lady Mito."

Just as Yang Xiang was about to leave the room, Mito suddenly turned around:

"What do you think of Kushina Uzumaki? She's really cute!"

Just now, she suddenly realized something.

For someone like Yang Xiang, the real headache is his enemies.

My companions, on the other hand, seem to be living quite comfortably.

Since I'm already on his side, why bother with all that?

Moreover, she realized that she had been mistaking Yang Xiang for Madara Uchiha.

But... there is no more Hashirama Senju.

Who said Yang Xiang is awful? Yang Xiang is amazing!

If he were the son-in-law of the Whirlpool, that would be even better!

...

Use magic to defeat magic.

Only a thousand hands can defeat a thousand hands.

...

While Yang Xiang was talking with Mito Uzumaki, Hiruzen Sarutobi also revealed his special skill—the Will of Fire.

Nawaki was summoned to the Hokage Building by a masked ninja.

Amidst the swirling smoke, he found the Third Generation.

"Nawaki, do you want to become Hokage?"

"Do you want to defeat Yang Xiang?"

"I have a secret technique that can help you!"

Rope Tree pointed to himself: "Huh? Me?"

I'll beat Yang Xiang?

He shook his head vigorously, like a rattle.

boom!

As the smoke cleared, a huge scroll appeared in Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand.

He pulled it open with a whoosh.

"The Second Hokage's secret technique...Are you really not going to learn it?"

Rope Tree stared at the spell on the scroll and swallowed hard.

"...This is something I can learn."

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"I can't release my pent-up energy!"

"Endless power!"

Whirlpool Light stood on the training ground, laughing wildly with his head thrown back, the blue light on his arm faintly forming the outline of an arm armor.

After several days of intense, stimulating training, he finally succeeded.

Kushina Uzumaki looked on with envy.

She's just started learning and hasn't even reached the shaking stage yet.

"How about we have a little spar?" Yang Xiang suggested.

He's been studying the true essence of puppetry at the main residence for the past few days, and has also been in seclusion. Whether it's a matter of aptitude or bad luck, his progress in the secret technique hasn't been smooth.

The little lizards in the main house are almost extinct, and we've never succeeded in getting them.

"Hahaha! You want to dance too, Yang Xiang!"

The vortex of light displayed extreme speed, leaving a trail of afterimages in its wake.

We are all living life to the fullest!

This was the last regret in Koichi's mind.

Kushina stared speechlessly at Koichi, whose eyes had rolled back on his head on the ground.

How can a person have such courage?

Tsunade closed the courtyard gate, her temples throbbing.

These ninjas from other villages are really annoying; they can't be driven away, and they're especially arrogant.

This is the fifth wave she has driven away today.

They've all come to challenge Yang Xiang.

They were all saying that since they had nothing to do before the Chunin Exams, they wanted to have a spar with Madara the Second.

Yangxiang is almost becoming a must-eat in Konoha.

They don't even weigh themselves.

After being rejected by Tsunade, some people even resort to verbal abuse.

If it weren't for the image of Konoha, Tsunade would have loved to give each of them a good whack.

If Yang Xiang is actually released, you'll all be unhappy.

Outside Konoha Village, the Tsuchikage Onoki, carrying his son Hirotsuchi, flew in mid-air, overlooking the village.

Looking down at the lush forest below, Huang Tu asked:

"Dad, is this Chunin Exams really that important?"

Onoki landed gently, and he and Huangtu walked towards the main gate of Konoha.

"You don't understand."

This is his second time visiting Konoha; the last time he was about the same size as the yellow earth.

That man shattered his pride like a god.

Thankfully, he's already dead.