Waiting until the "Iwagakure" team led by the Third Tsuchikage Onoki's son, Kitsuchi, entered, Kaito had finished observing all the candidate teams.
"Time to pack up."
Kaito glanced at the time.
The "First Stage" of the Chunin Exams would be held at 10:00 AM.
Currently, there was a 3-hour lead time, so meeting up with Uchiha Yo and Uchiha Tekka wouldn't be delayed at all.
"Captain Fugaku, the Kaito kid is here!"
Footsteps and shouts rang out simultaneously.
Uchiha Yashiro stood shoulder to shoulder with Uchiha Fugaku, panting with rage.
Hearing that Kaito was setting up a street stall, Uchiha Yashiro's first reaction was WTF~!
For the Uchiha clan, although it was normal for "ordinary people" to run businesses, you are a freaking ninja~~!
You went to set up a stall! What a disgrace!
From the Warring States Period until now, there has never been such a precedent, okay?!
Do you know you are insulting the fan crest on your clothes?!
Uchiha Fugaku walked over expressionlessly, took a look, and good guy.
He was also stunned on the spot.
Seeing Kaito packing up his stall leisurely, Uchiha Fugaku... found it hard to describe his feelings.
This time, ninja from various countries had come. After the exam ended and they returned, there would probably be new rumors about the Uchiha clan.
For example... Uchiha clan ninja are living in poverty, putting down their dignity to set up stalls to make a living...
Thinking of this future, Uchiha Fugaku didn't know what to say.
The setting of the "Proud Uchiha" probably couldn't be maintained.
"Kaito."
Thinking about it, Uchiha Fugaku felt that for this child to set up a stall for three consecutive days, maybe he had his reasons.
However.
Since his Jonin instructor sacrificed himself, this child's behavior had become increasingly eccentric.
Knowing well that awakening the Sharingan required enduring huge emotional stimulation, Uchiha Fugaku thought maybe this child's brain was stimulated—literally.
"You... how much did you sell in three days?" Uchiha Fugaku's gaze moved with the soldier pills.
"Enough for some pocket money, no problem."
Kaito smiled, gathered the scrolls, and put them into his chest pocket.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Uchiha Fugaku got to the point: "I heard from Yo and Tekka that you don't want to be a Chunin. Is this true? What is the reason?"
Kaito looked at him with some surprise, then immediately understood something.
Interesting...
Uchiha Yo actually didn't tell her cheap father the specific reason; it seemed her lips were tight.
As the saying goes: Good words are hard to persuade a damned ghost.
He originally thought Uchiha Yo would be like Uchiha Fugaku, but looking at it now, the Uchiha clan was not without hope.
I'll test her later along the way.
"It is true."
Kaito raised his eyes and answered.
"The reason is also simple: I don't want to join the Police Force."
"You kid?!" Uchiha Yashiro was unhappy upon hearing this.
For most Uchiha ninja, the Police Force was a position symbolizing glory.
Uchiha Yashiro, who had spent most of his life in the Police Force, naturally couldn't tolerate any slander against his department.
"Yashiro." Uchiha Fugaku reached out to stop Uchiha Yashiro, then looked at Kaito, waiting for the final answer.
"To put it simply, Captain Fugaku should know better than me what kind of place the Police Force is..."
After pondering for a moment, Kaito said such a sentence. After speaking, he stepped away.
Looking at the young back merging into the crowd, Uchiha Fugaku... was thoughtful.
...
Edge of Konoha, a quiet residence.
Kurenai Yuhi, having finished making breakfast, waited for her father to dine.
She was feeling uneasy, her heart beating fast.
The reason for everything was not nervousness about the upcoming Chunin Exam, but because...
"Father, good morning."
Seeing her father coming out of the bedroom, Kurenai quickly greeted him.
The unsmiling, thin-cheeked middle-aged man was the famous number one genjutsu ninja of Konoha, Shinku Yuhi.
His steps paused, his gaze subconsciously scanning his daughter's attire.
After about three seconds of silence, Shinku Yuhi nodded slightly: "Un."
Then, Shinku Yuhi walked to the restroom to wash up.
Seeing her father didn't act strangely, Kurenai breathed a sigh of relief.
She lowered her gaze, staring at the short skirt she was wearing, and couldn't help but purse her lips tightly.
To restore her honor, wipe away her shame, and regain her footing... Kurenai had to follow Kaito's instructions yesterday and buy a short skirt.
Because only by wearing a short skirt would Kaito agree to her challenge.
Kurenai, who worshiped her father and took pride in genjutsu, simply couldn't refuse Kaito's request.
"That hateful guy!"
Kurenai gritted her silver teeth, her fists clenching involuntarily.
Because she used too much force, her knuckles began to turn white.
She decided... in this Chunin Exam, she must regain her face!
But thinking of Asuma discussing the "unity" strategy at the reunion, Kurenai hesitated again.
Thinking left and right, she could only comfort herself: "Maybe... I will draw him in the practical combat assessment..."
Kurenai didn't know at all.
Drawing lots didn't exist, because Kaito didn't plan to become a Chunin from the start...
After breakfast was finished.
Shinku Yuhi prepared to leave.
Before leaving, he instructed his daughter: "Kurenai... in this Chunin Exam, you must perform well and not disgrace my prestige!"
"Yes! Father."
Kurenai immediately responded seriously.
"Un." Shinku Yuhi nodded, turned, and walked away.
He couldn't help but think about his daughter's combination of a short skirt and long warm stockings again.
My daughter... has grown up...
Shinku Yuhi didn't know that it was because of Kaito, not... Kurenai's growth.