"You dug up my family's grave, so of course, you're in the right.
If I dare resist, it's wrong, and you'll be throwing a fit.
What the hell!
You think this is a novel or something?
Even Jiraiya wouldn't dare write something like this!"
Sasuke ignored Itsuki.
Who would act like this?
This was selfishness at its peak!
He turned to Rock Lee and said, "I'll remember that kick. I'll definitely pay you back for it when I get the chance."
"Sasuke!"
Naruto, with tears in his eyes, looked at Sasuke and said, "It hurts!"
"Deal with it!" Sasuke roared.
Suddenly, Sakura appeared, grabbed Naruto, and threw him hard.
Naruto hit the ground, bounced, and then crashed down again before finally stopping.
Sasuke's eyebrow twitched.
What a violent woman!
Who is this?
"Sasuke, are you... okay?" Sakura, teary-eyed, sobbed, "I've never forgotten about you all this time."
"Mhm, mhm!" Sasuke nodded repeatedly and muttered, "Thanks a lot, but... who are you again?"
Sakura froze.
Was my crying all for nothing?
Everything was perfect—my emotions, the setting, the people, and the words I said. And then you hit me with that!
Sasuke, you've changed.
The Hidden Fire Village really is an evil place!
Sakura wiped away her tears and made up her mind.
There's no way Sasuke can stay in this evil village. He needs to come back to the Leaf Village, to his real family.
And it doesn't matter if Lord Hokage disagrees. As long as Sasuke accomplishes great deeds, the Hokage will surely welcome him back.
"Uchiha... Sasuke!"
Rock Lee's deep voice rang out.
His eyes were full of fighting spirit as he looked at Sasuke and said, "I've heard of you for a long time. My name is Rock Lee."
"Oh!" Sasuke stood coldly, hands in his pockets. "Sorry, I haven't heard of you."
A flicker of joy passed through Sakura's eyes.
So, it's not just me Sasuke can't remember. He doesn't remember anyone!
Wait, what?
Sakura slowly turned her gaze to Naruto, her eyes filled with a hint of killing intent.
Naruto shivered.
A chill ran down his spine.
Rock Lee slowly got into an attacking stance and said, "No worries. By the end of today, you'll never forget my name."
Sasuke's eyes gleamed with battle spirit as well. "I wouldn't be so sure."
Itsuki chuckled from the side, "As much as I'd love to watch you guys pretend to be tough, the first exam is about to start. Are you sure you want to be late? If you are, you won't get to take the exam."
Everyone froze and turned to look.
Sure enough!
A group of Chunin examiners had gathered, watching them with amusement.
One of them even held a timer.
What the hell!
The group quickly rushed into the exam hall, necks shrinking in fear.
Itsuki shrugged and smiled at the head examiner.
Morino Ibiki's face twitched.
Don't smile at me!
You scare me!
Even the captain of the interrogation unit was starting to lose his nerve.
After all, this was Uchiha Itsuki!
Not just him, but the other Chunin examiners also broke into a cold sweat, rushing into the exam room faster than Sasuke and the others.
"This psychological strength..." Itsuki shook his head and said to Morino Ibiki, "Your interrogation unit could use some reform."
Ibiki suppressed the unease in his heart and replied coldly, "That has nothing to do with you, a ninja from the Hidden Fire Village. Hurry up and get in."
Itsuki laughed. Pretending not to recognize me, huh?
Fine!
I'm just here to have fun anyway.
Let's see how Orochimaru messes with you guys!
Itsuki strolled into the exam hall. As he looked around, he noticed a particularly wrapped-up person.
Temari!
Her entire body was wrapped like a mummy, except for her head.
Sensing Itsuki's gaze, Temari glared at him fiercely.
This guy isn't even human!
The past few days, except for meals and bathroom breaks, she'd been stuck in bed, completely dominated by Itsuki.
Her body was covered in his marks, leaving her unable to face anyone.
Temari's legs were trembling.
Can I even pass the exam like this?
She glared at Itsuki again.
...If I fail, you'll pay for it.
"Don't worry, I've got you," Itsuki chuckled softly as he walked past her. "Just write whatever, and I'll make sure you pass."
Temari's expression softened.
That's more like it!
"Ahem!"
Morino Ibiki stepped forward and said, "Now then..."
Itsuki lay lazily on the desk.
He couldn't be bothered to listen to the nonsense.
He already knew the results of this test.
Having read the original, he was confident.
But!
Not everyone was so sure.
Two particularly sharp glares were focused on Naruto.
Sakura and Sai.
Itsuki watched with amusement.
Even if you replaced Sai with Sasuke, not much had changed.
---
Meanwhile.
Groups of strangely dressed people began entering the Leaf Village.
To greet them, Kakashi himself had come.
"Welcome, delegates from Iwagakure and Kumogakure."
Kakashi's voice was deep, his eyes calm.
He didn't particularly like these people.
But!
When it came to dealing with Uchiha Itsuki, it was hard for the Leaf Village to handle it alone.
At the very least, the Leaf couldn't bear all the losses.
Since everyone had issues with Itsuki, everyone should share in the cost.
The Leaf Village had suffered enough.
So far, thousands of ninjas had died, and the village had been blown up once.
Expecting them to face Itsuki alone...
Not happening!
"Hatake Kakashi?"
A dark-skinned man glared at Kakashi coldly and asked, "Is the Leaf ready?"
"Of course," Kakashi replied softly. "Please, follow me, and I'll explain the plan."
Twenty Jonin from both Iwagakure and Kumogakure had arrived.
Sunagakure had sent fifty.
Altogether, including the Leaf's ninjas, over two hundred Jonin were being mobilized against Itsuki.
Uchiha Itsuki had no chance.
Kakashi felt conflicted but remained expressionless as he led the group away.
---
Meanwhile!
Inside the first exam hall.
Tensions were high.
Morino Ibiki had just revealed his trump card.
The legendary, kill-or-be-killed final question!
It was said this question was so terrifying that even the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, couldn't solve it.
As one team after another left the room, choosing to forfeit, Itsuki smiled knowingly.
Naruto, it's your turn!
Sure enough!
Under Itsuki's expectant gaze, Naruto suddenly raised his hand and then slammed it down hard.
Bang!
"I will never—Awooo!"
Naruto clutched his arm, jumping up and down in pain.
Itsuki grinned mischievously.
Morino Ibiki blinked and instinctively walked over to check on Naruto.
Cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
A cactus!
Naruto had just slammed his hand onto a cactus!
Uchiha Itsuki, you're something else!
(End of Chapter)