Danzo was speechless!
He couldn't argue back because what the other person said actually made sense.
Was Uchiha Itsuki even a normal person?
What kind of normal person, at the level of a Hokage, would still take the Chunin exams?
Isn't he embarrassed?
And not just that.
He even came with that ridiculous name of his.
One Tree(ichiki), Two Trees(niiki), Three Trees(sanki)…
Do you have a grudge against trees or something?
And that forehead protector representing the Fire Village…
What the heck!
×!
What kind of insane mind could come up with such a symbol?
You're even crazier than Uchiha Madara!
Danzo and the Third Hokage remained silent.
They had no idea what to say.
Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado were also speechless.
All they could do was prepare silently.
Prepare for what?
Uchiha Itsuki had come to Konoha, so what exactly should they prepare for?
Who knows what kind of chaos this guy would stir up?
This time, Konoha had paid a huge price just to plan to eliminate Uchiha Itsuki within the village.
This guy brought Uchiha traitors with him.
Although he solved Konoha's biggest internal threat, the powerful Uchiha clan would now forever be their enemy.
They were furious!
Even if Uchiha died in Konoha, they must never be allowed to leave.
How many Konoha ninjas had died at the hands of the Uchiha in the ensuing war?
The losses were far worse than simply destroying the Uchiha clan outright.
Afterward came the daimyo's orders...
There were just too many reasons to wipe out the Uchiha.
Uchiha Itsuki must die!
With these thoughts, Konoha appeared calm on the surface, but under it, a storm was brewing.
And Itsuki?
He strolled down the streets of Konoha, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar roads.
Suddenly, it all seemed pointless.
Familiar, because there was a hint of the old village.
Unfamiliar, because Konan's thousands of paper bombs had flattened it.
This was the newly rebuilt Konoha, different from before.
Konan really knew him well.
She had completely severed his ties to Konoha.
Itsuki sighed inwardly.
Even though he had read the original series and knew this ninja world wasn't fair…
Still.
He held a desire deep inside.
He longed for Konoha to not be as twisted as he understood it to be.
But to be a village truly embodying the Will of Fire.
After all!
In his previous life, most of his childhood had been dedicated to *Naruto*!
But in the end, it was a great disappointment.
If this was a game...
Then everyone should play together.
If the people of the ninja world didn't want to make his life easy, then nobody would have it easy.
Once I beat everyone into submission, everything will naturally be fine for me.
Itsuki smiled slightly.
It was a dazzling smile.
And that wasn't an exaggeration.
Itsuki was indeed very handsome, just like the way Temari had looked at him not long ago…
If she could eat him with her eyes...
Speaking of which, it seemed like there were hardly any ugly people in the Uchiha clan.
Except for Fugaku!
Other people can have looks that make up for their flaws, but his stare destroys everything.
Fugaku's menacing gaze had earned recognition from the entire ninja world.
Waiting could be so long and boring.
I need to find something to do.
Itsuki chuckled to himself.
"You're my lover, a woman as beautiful as a rose…"
Each ninja village had its own designated rest areas.
In the Sand Village area...
Itsuki held a drum, banging on it loudly while singing terribly.
The Sand ninjas in the resting room, one by one, clenched their fists, veins bulging on their foreheads as if they were about to explode.
They had come all this way and gathered just to immediately start a meeting.
After finally coming to a conclusion, they were ready to rest.
But right then...
Itsuki's voice howled, followed by the booming of drums.
A few of the more timid ninjas were almost scared out of their minds.
Hearing this horrendous noise pollution, the Sand ninjas didn't even care about the lyrics. They just wanted to kill the person singing.
"Temari!"
At that moment, another sharp voice called out.
It sounded almost brainless!
"I've come to keep our appointment."
Huh?
The Sand ninjas turned their heads to stare at Temari in confusion.
Unbelievable.
Just, unbelievable.
Was it really her who brought him here?
Even as the daughter of the Kazekage, you couldn't have chosen *this* guy, right?
Can you even handle him?
Temari's forehead veins bulged, and she clenched her teeth. "It's not me, this guy has nothing to do with me."
"Exactly!" Kankuro chimed in. "This guy is a lunatic. No way my sister has any connection with him."
"Enough!"
Baki, who had been staring out the window, suddenly spoke. "Temari, go and engage with that guy."
"What?"
Everyone in the room was stunned.
Temari let out a sharp cry, "Sensei, you want me to engage with *him*?"
Baki turned his head and gave her a glance. "You don't want to?"
"If it's your order, Sensei…"
"Speak honestly!"
"…Fine, I'll do it."
Kankuro: "..."
The Jonin: "..."
The Chunin exam participants: "..."
Only Baki looked indifferent.
That guy down there, even though his actions were odd, was extremely handsome.
What girl wouldn't be drawn to him?
Temari wasn't an exception.
He knew his disciple well.
In the brief pause just now, she had stolen glances down there several times.
Kankuro couldn't help but protest, "But he's from the Fire Village."
Baki thought for a moment and then said, "Everyone, I have a new plan."
...
Temari looked away, but her eyes couldn't help glancing at Itsuki.
Itsuki smiled, unbothered, walking forward purposefully with Temari in tow.
"You... don't seem surprised?"
As they left the village residence, many people were wide-eyed.
She actually agreed to meet him?
Sand ninjas, seriously?
But Itsuki stayed calm, smiling as he led Temari away.
This puzzled Temari even more.
"Surprised? Surprised about what?"
Itsuki replied casually, "I'm so handsome. Of course, you'd accept my invitation. If you didn't, *that* would be strange."
Temari: "..."
What a confident lunatic!
Suddenly, Temari sensed something was off and stopped.
"Where are you taking me?"
Itsuki pointed ahead.
Temari's face turned dark.
Seeing the red lanterns hanging in front of the building, she almost bit her tongue in rage.
"You're dreaming!"
She snarled and turned to leave.
"You sure about that?"
Itsuki, still smiling, said softly, "So many of you Sand ninjas have gathered here. What's your purpose?"
Temari froze, then turned back with a fierce expression. "Shut up!"
"To deal with Uchiha Itsuki?"
Itsuki kept smiling. "But are you guys really planning to..."
"Stop! I'll go with you!"
Temari quickly shouted.
Who knows how many enemy spies were around?
Saying something like that here was absolute madness!
Temari stormed into the small shop.
Itsuki followed with a grin and told the shopkeeper, "We'll take a couple's room. Oh, and give us all the fancy tools the nobles like."
Temari's eye twitched.
If she could, she would kill him!
But who knew...
Itsuki leaned down and whispered into her ear, "Temari, you don't want the Sand's plans to get exposed, do you?"
Temari: "..."
(End of chapter)