I am the strongest!

As the Chunin Exams approach, the Kage from the major ninja villages gather in Konoha as scheduled.

The ninja who led the Kazekage to the Hokage's office was covered in cold sweat.

This is the legendary "Strongest Wind Shadow," and he felt his hair trembling all the time.

"Hiruzen Sarutobi, you actually allow a mere Jonin to stand on equal footing with me?!"

boom!

A loud crash came from inside the room as a table was smashed.

The Third Kazekage calmly pushed open the door and entered.

As far as the eye could see, the Tsuchikage and Mizukage were all present at the round table in the Hokage's office, but a strange ninja was sitting in the Raikage's seat.

Ohnoki was furious about this.

"Onoki, if you're not happy, you might as well go back to your Iwagakure village."

The Third Kazekage removed his straw hat, pulled out a chair, and sat down, offering a sarcastic remark without any politeness.

Coincidentally, everyone present was a "third generation" and each claimed to be the strongest.

There are already quite a few conflicts on a regular basis.

"So, why didn't the Raikage come in person?" The Third Mizukage turned and questioned the Raikage.

He was a little worried that the hot-tempered black man might take the opportunity to launch a sneak attack on Kirigakure.

Raikage wiped his sweat and said helplessly, "Lord Raikage is unwell and unable to make the trip."

Onoki scoffed, "Growing this big, he's all bark and no bite. Is he scared and too afraid to come?"

The Raikage was about to retort when he was interrupted by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Everyone, now that you're all here, please feel free to share your thoughts on the Chunin Exams."

Upon hearing the host speak, the Kazekage and Mizukage's gazes darkened, waiting for Onoki to speak first.

Onoki didn't mince words: "I don't think there's much to be done with this Chunin Exams. How about each of our villages sends one person to be the champion, and the rest of us come and fight in the arena?"

The Mizukage couldn't sit still any longer: "What's the point of a tournament? What sense of participation can those ninjas from small countries have? Why not just set up a piece of land, hold an elimination tournament, and the last person standing will be the winner?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi shifted his gaze to Kazekage.

He automatically ignored the representative of Lei Ren.

Letting you sit at the table is already giving Lei Ying face; if we let you participate in the discussion as well, the others would really get angry.

"I don't care," Feng Ying said calmly. "The young people in my village will take care of it."

After saying that, he closed his eyes.

He thought it was cool that Mizukage kept his eyes closed when he first saw him.

He had complete faith in the village's secret arts, and he did the same for his descendants.

He possessed the Sand Control Technique combined with Magnet Release, and a young man named Rasa who had the same technique was in Konoha.

With him around, everyone else is nothing but dirt chickens and clay dogs.

Shuiying, with her eyes closed, was puzzled: although her eyes were closed, she was able to sense her surroundings.

Besides, I'm blind, so why did you, Fengying, suddenly close your eyes?

"It seems Sunagakure has produced some extraordinary young men." The Mizukage grinned. "I imagine the boys in my village will be very pleased."

Thanks to his ruthless governance and the chaotic state of the country, quite a few talented young people have emerged in Wuyin in recent years.

Among those participating in the Chunin Exams this time is Hozuki Mangetsu, a genius from the Hozuki clan.

I really look forward to seeing the other Kage's expressions when they see their own ninja being killed.

Unfortunately, Yagura Karatachi was suffering from some kind of illness and absolutely refused to come.

Given his age and the fact that he hadn't even officially received the title of Jonin, he could have easily taken advantage of the situation.

If he comes, that would be the safest option.

Onoki glanced at the two people beside him who looked confident and composed, then snorted and sat down.

"It seems everyone is very confident. Then there's no point in negotiating—let's see who's the best."

Seeing the attitude of the Kage, Hiruzen Sarutobi raised an eyebrow slightly.

For the sake of his image, his pipe was confiscated, and today he feels a faint taste in his mouth.

He was not very satisfied with the attitude of these people.

This is where?

This is Konoha! This is his territory!

Who gave them the right to point fingers?

You guys actually took my feedback seriously?

You don't take me, the "Strongest Hokage," seriously?

Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped the table, breaking the tense atmosphere among them.

"Since everyone has such ideas, let's all try it out. First, we'll have a challenge match, and whoever successfully defends their title three times will advance to the elimination rounds."

Why hold the ring stage first and then the elimination rounds? He had his reasons.

Of course, it's to give the people of the small ninja village a sense of participation.

What if all the participants are eliminated in the first round of elimination?

As for who killed them all...

Hiruzen Sarutobi summoned an ANBU member and whispered in his ear:

"Go ask Lord Mito if the confinement is almost over."

The secret agents hurriedly left, leaving behind several bewildered figures.

They watched as Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had just been looking worried, suddenly relaxed, his brows unfurrowing. They were puzzled.

For a moment, only the sounds of the "strongest" members sneering at each other could be heard in the room.

We are all from one of the five great ninja villages.

Back in the first generation, you had Hashi Hot Mom and Madara, so we won't say anything.

During the Second Hokage era, everyone worked diligently, and your family's Tobirama Senju proved himself—aside from some strange and unusual techniques, he was nothing special.

When the third generation arrives, who's afraid of whom?

Do you really think you can impersonate the Monkey King just by holding a stick?

Don't try to scam me!

The Land of Fire has been the site of over fifty large-scale wars throughout history, the rights and wrongs of which are too complex to discuss.

At this moment, all the Shadows harbored ambitions to conquer the Land of Fire and were eager to seize an opportunity to make their mark.

This time, the advantage is in my hands.

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The departing ANBU members quickly returned and whispered something in Hiruzen Sarutobi's ear.

The third generation leader's expression changed drastically. He lost all interest in discussing matters with the "strongest" individuals and hastily left after saying goodbye.

"The Third Hokage, nothing special." Onoki watched him leave, then turned his gaze to the Third Mizukage. "How about we have a spar and see what the heroes of the world are like?"

He had long disliked this blind man and was now seizing the opportunity to avenge the murder of his master.

……

The Konoha F4 gathered at the Thousand Hands Mansion.

Yang Xiang opened the gate for them and led them into Mito's courtyard.

They originally didn't want to come, but this Chunin Exam was of great importance and the best time for Konoha to demonstrate its strength.

Unexpectedly, several other ninja villages actually produced some promising talents, so much so that their prepared trump cards were not enough.

Upon seeing Mito, Mito Kazumi spoke first:

"Lord Mito, I wonder how effective Yangxiang's confinement has been? If the child has shown remorse, perhaps we should release him."

Mito lowered her eyes, remaining calm and composed: "Wait a moment, there's another person coming. Let's wait together."

Before long, Tao Hua also sat down inside.

The expressions on their faces changed slightly.

"We're all involved in the Yangxiang incident," Mito said, raising his hand. "If you have any thoughts, please share them."

Mitokado Homura glanced at Momoka, then at the silent Hiruzen Sarutobi, and hesitated, not daring to speak easily.

Danzo glanced at his companions, a look of disdain flashing across his mind.

A bunch of useless good-for-nothings, utterly irresponsible, and hesitant even when it comes to the village's sake.

"Some time ago, Yang Xiang killed someone in the street, which had a terrible impact. It was Konoha who pleaded for him, which gave him the opportunity to be confined here to repent. Now it's time for the village to help him."