March 6th, 60th year of Konoha
Country of Fire, Konoha
Office of the General Staff
11: 21 PM
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"What did you say?" Shikaku Nara, the Minister of Intelligence, almost couldn't help but grab Naruto's collar, while Naruto of Four Generations was still sitting calmly in the position of Chief of Staff Hiroyuki Yamanaka, flipping through the documents casually.
"The third individual combat test is canceled." Naruto repeated, "That's what I think."
The Chief of Staff, whose desk and chair were taken away, sat on the brand new leather sofa against the wall and sighed uncomfortably. He saw that Shikaku didn't answer, so he had to say, "But yesterday, Morinai Ibixi and Anko announced that the examination room is ready, and the observers from all countries have been notified. Are you going to change your mind now? I've already written the speech for you. "
Naruto sighed, put down the documents, and began to draw circles on the table with his hand. "There's no need for another round. How about we let them go back first this year?"
"That's enough!" Hiroyuki Yamanaka looked at the willful Naruto, who kept his head down, and couldn't suppress the anger in his heart.
"I have a feeling that there will be trouble tomorrow." Naruto continued to draw circles with his head down.
"Who doesn't know that there will be trouble tomorrow? We've been preparing for so long for tomorrow's trouble! Besides, it's almost tomorrow. "Shikaku Nara looked at his watch and resisted the urge to yawn. He felt that his Naruto had been too busy recently, and his nerves were so weak that his brain couldn't function well. "Go and rest, Watergate."
"But." Watergate finally raised his head and stopped talking.
"But what?" Shikaku looked at Watergate's bloodshot eyes and sighed, "I beg you, okay? You're just sleepy, go to sleep, there's really nothing to worry about. You still can't guess what Orochimaru wants to do. He can do whatever he wants, he can block soldiers with arms and water with an earth weir. How can he really turn the sky upside down? Think about it yourself, now the Anbu and Root are guarding the Sand and Sound Ninjas. They're not allowed to leave, and they can kill anyone who comes out. Therefore, even if Konoha sent more people, and the guards were empty, giving Orochimaru a chance to successfully create a disturbance, but after the chaos, there was no one to support him, and he only had a few people on his side. Even if he wanted to do something, he couldn't do it! "
"That's right, Watergate." Hiroyuki received Shikaku's signal and continued, "Even if you think about it one more step, Orochimaru attacked Konoha just to lure the tiger away from the mountain. He wants to mess with other places, but except for the National Capital, what else does it have to do with us? Besides, we've already brought the Monarch here. He killed a few useless nobles and a lot of poor innocent civilians. At worst, he destroyed the National Capital. What's the big deal? Now the core that maintains the normal operation of the Fire Country is the National Capital. "
"But."
Shikaku Nara looked at Naruto, who was stunned after saying two words, and scratched his head. He hoped that his Naruto was really tired recently. But when he exchanged glances with Hiroyuki, he could confirm that both of them didn't misread the sadness in Naruto's eyes. Where did the sadness come from? Could it be that their lord really thought of something important, but couldn't say it out loud?
Hiroyuki looked at Shikaku, who was also stunned, and decided that he should be the one to ask. "Reason."
"What reason?" Bo Fung Watergate answered instinctively.
"What reason are you talking about?!"
Watergate opened his mouth, but suddenly felt that it didn't matter, because he really didn't have any reason that was important enough to say it out loud. What should he say? Should he say that he suddenly remembered the disgusting words Orochimaru said to him 14 years ago when he was taking a nap? Maybe Orochimaru really didn't have anything important to do, but he saw that Konoha's development was so good that he couldn't surpass Konoha's Sound Ninja in several lifetimes, so he was envious and jealous of Orochimaru.
"Those important heirs of their families won't understand how people like us, you, and me, tortured ourselves in the beginning to learn, train, and go out on missions just to fill our stomachs a little and live for those important people to discover our value. They also won't understand what kind of life and fate those people behind them have to face on the cruel frontlines to ensure that the so-called seedlings of Konoha grow healthily. The same kind of injuries, the same kind of tiredness. Why do some people need to be protected and rescued while others can only go to the battlefield with bleeding wounds and become cannon fodder? "
It was fine if he didn't remember those things, but once he did, who wouldn't understand what was going on? He was no longer at the age where he believed everything that was said. But Konoha was now at the age where he believed everything that was said.
Why aren't you talking again? Hiroyuki Yamanaka sighed. "Tell me, why do you want to end the Chunin Exam immediately and cancel the third individual battle?"
"Oh, Orochimaru." Watergate rubbed his eyes. "Sorry, my mind is really a little messed up. By the way, about the Kazekage, is that guy alive or dead? Is there any news? "
Hiroyuki Yamanaka continued to sigh. Well, Naruto finally admitted that he was under a lot of pressure. "Last time, you specifically emphasized that no matter who he is, as long as he appears with the face of the Kazekage, he is a Kazekage."
That's why it's a big problem. Watergate continued to rub his eyes, still secretly worried. Was Orochimaru's little test really a test? Maybe this is the real killer move. If Orochimaru really killed the Kazekage as he said, and put on the Kazekage's skin, Konoha really couldn't do anything about it. Can the Kazekage be killed casually? No, that's why they have to make sure that he's safe in Konoha. If the Kazekage wants to say something and give orders to the Sand Hidden, Konoha can't stop him. Orochimaru isn't someone who can be threatened by the Sand Hidden and the Land of the Wind. So, if …
Hiroyuki Yamanaka didn't want to sigh anymore when he saw Naruto rubbing his eyes. He took out a handkerchief from his pocket and handed it to him. "Don't rub it, the bacteria got in and it swelled up. It won't be as simple as covering the blood tomorrow."
Watergate finally nodded and took the handkerchief.
Shikaku Nara looked at Naruto, whose expression was still a bit off, and said, "Don't worry, there won't be any problems. Even if you don't have confidence in yourself, please believe in us, okay? Your comrades aren't useless. Go get some rest, or should I call the medic for you? You'll definitely fall asleep after a shot of Valium. "
"No need." Watergate glanced at his subordinate.
"It's okay." The subordinate glanced back.
"Clang clang." Someone suddenly knocked on the door, startling the office owner who was racking his brains trying to persuade Naruto. He took a deep breath and said, "Come in."
The door opened. It wasn't an uninvited medic, but a woman in an old-fashioned Jonin uniform with long black hair.
Shikaku Nara looked up. "What are you doing here, Mikoto Uchiha?"
"Mikoto Uchiha Jonin – Acting Head of the Security Department." Mikoto frowned and glanced at the three men in the office who didn't look right. "I seem to have disturbed your meeting?"
No one spoke.
"Then I didn't disturb you." Mikoto smiled and went straight to Naruto who was looking down at the documents. Gently.
"Ah, Mikoto -san." Looking at Mikoto who came to him with a smile, Naruto felt a little guilty. "It's just that there's something I need to discuss with Hiroyuki, and I just happened to run into Shikaku."
"Okay, Naruto -sama, I understand. Are you done with your discussion now? Or is there anyone else you want to see? "Mikoto's voice was gentle and elegant.
But Naruto felt a little cold. "No, really, Mikoto -san, I'm done."
"Is that so?"
"Yes."
"That's good. Now it's my turn. " Mikoto Uchiha clapped her hands and said, "Itachi, you can come in and confirm with Naruto, and then go back to report to the guards. Close the door while you're at it."
"Yes, ma … -sama." Itachi looked at his Naruto, and Naruto nodded to him, so Itachi quickly left and closed the door. He found that he could finally see the atmosphere. Every time his mother scolded his father or the family elders, she seemed to use the same tone.
Seeing her son who was obviously relieved to leave obediently, the Acting Head of the Security Department spoke again. "Look at all of you. Watergate -kun, I heard that you seem to be in a bad mood?"
"No, it's nothing." Naruto quickly put down the documents and smiled.
The Acting Head of the Security Department nodded and didn't speak. She looked straight into Naruto's eyes, as if she was going to look at him until he couldn't smile.
"Well, Mikoto, we're just having a small meeting." Hiroyuki Yamanaka took out a cigarette and lit it. As a subordinate, he had to take the initiative to help his boss out.
"A small meeting? Well, of course, no problem. " Mikoto ignored the owner of the office. She continued to smile at Naruto, who was smiling bitterly. "However, Watergate -kun, the next time you want to have a small meeting, can you please inform your guards a little? Or, with your status, it seems more polite to send someone to call for whoever you want to see. "
"It's late at night. Everyone has something to do, and everyone else should rest. I just want to say a few words to Hiroyuki. There's no need to make such a big fuss. "Naruto blinked," Ahem, and … "
"Flying around seems to be more convenient for you, right?" Mikoto sighed, "But can you be a little more considerate of your guards and security department? Please don't just disappear casually again. Especially, don't suddenly disappear after everyone thinks you've fallen asleep, okay? This kind of situation is too easy to make people think in a bad way. You tell me, if you were a guard on duty, wouldn't you be worried if you encountered this kind of thing? If it were any other time, it would be fine, but at this critical juncture, if something were to happen, how would you let your guards endure it … You are forcing those children who adore and love you to commit suicide to atone for their sins. "
"I'm sorry, I was wrong. I didn't think too much today. Next time, I will definitely not run out without saying goodbye." Naruto sat up straight and apologized seriously. Of course, if you could ignore the two men's faces in the background, it might appear more formal.
"What are you laughing at? And the two of you. " Mikoto let out a sigh of relief and finally turned her attention to the other two. "How come after so many years, you're still the same as when you were doing quests. There's no efficiency at all. Can't you solve everything in one go during the day? Every day you work until midnight."
"Well." Hiroyuki, who was her good subordinate, also laughed awkwardly, "Ah, Mikoto, it's not what you think. If you make a wrong decision here, there will be unnecessary casualties. So, it's always good to say a few more words. "
"Okay, I admit that I've been a housewife for a long time, but you really don't think too much. Where can there be a mission where no one dies? As Konoha Ninjas, you have to be prepared to die in order to protect your home. Even if you've discussed everything in detail, it still depends on whether the enemy will listen to you. Tell me, do you think the enemy will listen to you? A bunch of idiots! "
"Yes, yes. Mikoto -nee-san is still as elegant as ever. "
Watergate looked at Mikoto, who had finally transformed from the virtuous and virtuous Mrs. Uchiha into a violent Konoha Ninja, and suddenly felt relieved.
However, since it was rare for her to come out, Mikoto wouldn't go easy on him, "By the way, Watergate, what's wrong with you? I haven't seen you for only a few months, and you've lost so much weight."
"Ha, Mikoto -nee-san, thank you for your concern." Watergate looked at Mikoto's tight waistband and pursed his lips, "But a man's body is different from a woman's."
Mikoto Uchiha followed Watergate's gaze and instantly understood his roundabout joke. She restrained her itchy fingers and silently told herself not to let him change the topic. He was just deliberately changing the topic. "Watergate."
"Hmm?" Naruto rested his chin on his hand and blinked.
"Since you called me Nee-San like Kina, then I'm your Nee-San. So, hurry up and deal with Orochimaru. Then. " Mikoto stretched out her hand and gently pointed at her former juniors, one by one, "Don't be in a hurry to laugh at my Fugaku's joke. You, you, and you, all of you need a complete and detailed health examination! This time, if anyone dares to slip away, I'll break their legs! "
Konoha's intrepid Ninja told her sisters that men were animals that needed to be carefully controlled.
When you need to be controlled, don't hesitate.
Because hesitation usually makes things worse.
… … …
It was already March 7th, 60 Konoha.
In less than eight hours, the genin would have to take another exam.
At this time, the Genin Nara Shikamaru finally fell asleep. Before this, he had been hesitating whether he should lose early or not. The exam was too troublesome.
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