This moment...
It's really not the time to deal with Uchiha Sasuke!
Or rather...
Right now, Konoha simply can't handle Uchiha Sasuke. We can't, to please the so-called alliance, allow greater chaos to ensue during the Chunin Exams, which would make these allies less fearful of Konoha's might!
However...
If we let it go so lightly...
Where does that leave my reputation as Hokage?
"Sasuke."
Sarutobi Hiruzen took up his pipe, squinting his eyes and smiling gently: "Are you still willing to listen to this old man's nagging for a bit? A ninja who doesn't respect life and acts too extremely with slaughter can easily go down an evil path in the future..."
"I understand."
Uchiha Sasuke looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, slightly furrowing his brow, showing a contemplative expression, before nodding and saying: "If the Third Hokage asks me to spare their lives in the upcoming exams, I will heed the Hokage's words..."
"It's just an exam."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded satisfactorily and exhaled a puff of smoke, speaking softly: "Alright, go ahead and participate in the upcoming exams well!"
At least...
This kid is quite receptive to advice.
Though his actions are extreme, he is still willing to listen.
After speaking, Sarutobi Hiruzen turned to Kakashi Hatake standing beside Uchiha Sasuke: "Kakashi, come along with us..."
"Yes."
Kakashi Hatake followed along reluctantly.
"..."
Shimura Danzo squinted his eyes at Uchiha Sasuke, then turned to follow Sarutobi Hiruzen. He most wanted to deal with those unruly Uchihas.
"So, Danzo?"
Mitokado Homura quietly asked Danzo.
"Hmph..."
"Just a typical Uchiha..."
Shimura Danzo walked slowly at the back, speaking leisurely with Mitokado Homura: "This kid isn't an anomaly in the Uchiha Clan. If it were four years ago, he should have died along with the Uchiha Clan on that night..."
Unfortunately...
Uchiha Sasuke was the sole condition for Uchiha Itachi's assistance in killing the Uchiha Clan, and as long as Itachi was alive, Shimura Danzo dared not break his alliance with Itachi over this.
However...
The times have changed.
Shimura Danzo couldn't bear to kill Uchiha Sasuke as he had more convenient methods to deal with him. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but touch his own eyes.
"As long as you hand him over to me..."
Shimura Danzo, full of confidence, glanced at Mitokado Homura and said coldly: "That kid will become the sharpest blade in my hand! Just like his brother Uchiha Itachi, he'll become our most suitable tool!"
"Hmm..."
Mitokado Homura pondered and nodded.
After the high-ranking members of Konoha left, a group of Genin distanced themselves from Team 7, afraid that Uchiha Sasuke might kill at a whim. Only the new generation of ninjas dared stand with Team 7, though their expressions were peculiar.
"..."
Nara Shikamaru looked at Uchiha Sasuke with a puzzled face.
According to Nara Shikamaru's political understanding, Uchiha Sasuke should have been stripped of his right to participate in the Chunin Exams, and possibly spend some time in Konoha's prison.
He was actually let off lightly by the Third Hokage?
Uchiha Sasuke's brow furrowed from time to time, pondering his own shortcomings and the gap between himself and Akihara Kagura.
That guy Akihara Kagura...
How did he manage it?
In reality, Akihara Kagura is even more arrogant and domineering, hardly acknowledging anyone, often slandering the Dark Department...
Aside from Akihara Kagura's friend Kakashi Hatake, almost everyone in Konoha fears and dislikes him, even the Hokage Advisors are angry whenever they mention Akihara Kagura, yet how does Akihara Kagura gain approval from Konoha's high-ranking members?
Uchiha Sasuke couldn't understand, he had to use a bit of verbal trickery to avoid direct confrontation with the Third Hokage to ensure his future in Konoha, while Akihara Kagura doesn't have to do anything, acting more domineering than him, yet the Third Hokage has continuous trust and tolerance for him. Uchiha Sasuke couldn't comprehend why; could there also be a difference between the Hokages of the two worlds?
"Uchiha..."
"They're all so arrogant..."
A Chunin's quiet voice of discussion echoed in Uchiha Sasuke's ears.
"!!!"
Uchiha Sasuke's expression changed, and he abruptly looked at the Chunin Examiner who spoke!
"What are you trying to do..."
The Chunin Examiner was startled by Uchiha Sasuke's look!
As an Examiner, he was actually scared by a candidate, which made him feel a bit disgraced, refusing to back down, though he was somewhat afraid Sasuke might strike him, as this kid was a murderously crazy individual!
"Killing comrades... is a major crime in the village!"
This Chunin Examiner from Konoha gritted his teeth and finally couldn't help but admit defeat: "Uchiha Sasuke, you're still young, make sure not to end up on a criminal path!"
"Pfft..."
A group of Genin couldn't help but burst into laughter at this.
"Thank you..."
Uchiha Sasuke squinted his eyes, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, seemingly unbothered by the disrespectful words of the Examiner.