"I hope you won't be so sloppy next time. One is a Jonin who has been in the Anbu for many years, and the other is a genius. How can you be so messy in your work?"
"Yes."
Kakashi didn't dare to argue.
Hiruzen pondered for a moment and continued, "The matters concerning Gato and the Land of Waves will be handled by the Anbu. Also, regarding the Chunin Exams, I want Naruto and the others to participate."
"They just graduated, is it appropriate to do so?" Kakashi was somewhat puzzled, pausing to think before asking.
"There's still some time, they can train well."
Hiruzen shook his head and said, "Also, let Naruto follow Jiraiya during this period. Takemi, your discovery last time was very significant. Perhaps Jiraiya can do something."
"Yes."
Since Hiruzen said so, Takemi and Kakashi had no reason to object.
However, Takemi thought for a moment and said, "Hokage-sama, could I participate in Kisame's interrogation? He is quite interesting."
"No problem. Just tell Inoichi about it."
Hiruzen didn't ask for the reason. He was currently pondering discussing the Land of Waves matter with the Mizukage during this Chunin Exams.
He felt that troublesome matters were increasing.
"Alright, you two go rest, but I hope you won't make similar mistakes in the future."
"…"
Kakashi nodded, then simply took Takemi and left the Hokage Office.
"Why do you want to interrogate that guy?"
However, Kakashi was somewhat curious and asked in a low voice.
"Pure curiosity, and I also want to see what I can do."
Takemi smiled casually. In fact, he wasn't just curious, he planned to do something.
The [Special Yin Release] provided by Sasuke had greatly benefited him.
He had once been worried, after all, the Uchiha's personalities were well-known. It would be terrible if absorbing their Yin Release had negative effects.
"For example, Madara's luck, Obito's intelligence, Fugaku's fighting spirit, Sasuke's composure, Itachi's planning, and Shisui's vigilance—that would be terrible!"
He was actually quite afraid of these dregs. But fortunately, his bloodline seemed to only absorb energy, and other things were not included, which greatly relieved him.
[Name: Takemi]
[Bloodline: Ōtsutsuki (42%)]
[Dojutsu: Tenseigan (Developing)]
[Special Ability: God Tree Source (Stage Three)]
"it has increased to 42%, but the most crucial thing is that I also have other gains…"
A new ability had appeared in his eyes: [Spirit Orb]. With this, he could control a person like a puppet.
"Kisame seems to be a suitable test subject…"
Besides that, he wasn't sure if it was due to absorbing Sasuke's Chakra, but he unexpectedly found that his perception and application of spatial power had improved further.
"Could it be that I can slowly try to develop Amenotejikara?"
He was actually curious about one thing. He had also absorbed Nagato's Rinnegan's Yin Release, but there were no other effects.
After much thought, he speculated whether it was because the eyes did not belong to Nagato?
But no matter what, this improvement was truly beneficial to him, and he was also curious about one thing.
"It's 42% now. What will it be like at 50%…"
Iwagakure, Tsuchikage Office.
"Old man, get ready to go!"
Deidara excitedly looked at Ōnoki, speaking impatiently. This behavior almost made Ōnoki faint from anger.
"Why are you in such a hurry? Besides, you and Takemi are both Jonin now, you don't even need to participate. I really don't know what you're thinking."
"Hmph, Takemi and I have an agreement. We will definitely have an artistic showdown."
Deidara clenched his fist, a wide smile on his face.
"I've waited two years for this! This time, I must have a good match with him and show him my art."
You honestly spent these two years learning Dust Release from me just for this purpose?
What an ambition!
Ōnoki didn't want to speak, looking at Deidara with a helpless expression.
And he felt that this Chunin Exams would not be easy…
In Kumogakure, Killer Bee looked at his older brother and advised, "Brother, I think you shouldn't go."
"We should just participate normally. As for the rest…"
"Hmph, Killer Bee, do you think I'm such a reckless person?"
Fourth Raikage heard Killer Bee's words and became displeased.
He punched Killer Bee on the head and roared loudly, "I know what to do. I won't mess around this time, but I can't stand it."
Fourth Raikage took a deep breath. The grudge of losing his arm last time was still vivid in his memory, and then being 'threatened' by Takemi made it even harder for him to let go.
He had also been paying attention to Takemi's affairs and knew that he was getting stronger and stronger.
Didn't that string of nicknames prove his rapidly growing strength?
But making him yield was never a simple matter. How could he not strive to improve himself?
"This time, besides my own thoughts, it's also because this Chunin Exams is unusual, all five Kage will be present. This kind of thing won't be simple."
Fourth Raikage had a strong feeling that something might happen this time.
Besides, the Five Great Ninja Villages could never be of one mind…
While the Fourth Raikage was pondering, in Konoha Root base, Danzo's face was grim.
"Hiruzen, investigating me?"
Danzo's expression was rather grim. He felt as though he had been betrayed.
He didn't know when it started, but he noticed that Hiruzen had begun to seek him out less often.
Even the intelligence he submitted no longer seemed to be as highly valued as before.
This made Danzo somewhat distressed. He even suspected that after Konoha's last visit to Amegakure, Hiruzen had established contact with Hanzo.
This was disastrous for him, as after losing Orochimaru's connection, Hanzo was his only reliance.
This sudden loss of trust caused Danzo to feel apprehensive, especially when he suddenly realized his old friend was investigating him.