Three years passed in a blink of an eye!
For the Naruto world, three years is not a long time. There are occasional small conflicts between several major countries, but no large-scale war has started. After all, the current situation is different from the past!
The Heavenly Country, under the influence of Tien Yin, has annexed many small countries, including the Land of Rice, one after another. Its land area and economic strength are similar to the other five major countries.
What is even more shocking is that under the leadership of Celestial Shadow Uchiha Tomiyama, Tien Yin has accepted and trained a large number of excellent ninjas, plus the original Uchiha family, its comprehensive combat power is not much worse than the other five major ninja villages!
Although Tien Yin has never announced that it has become the sixth major ninja village, every time Tien Yin holds a major event, the other five ninja villages will send people to participate, which is a disguised recognition of this fact!
Of course, it is not only Tien Yin that has changed, Kirin, the Mizukage Yagura, which has experienced a long period of cold-blooded rule, has removed many controversial policies, accepted more suggestions, and the village is also developing in a good direction.
At the same time, the elders of Kirin have unanimously decided to choose Empress Shōmei as the candidate for the Fifth Mizukage. When Shidai Mizukage retires from the Yagura or something happens, Empress Shōmei will officially become the Fifth Mizukage Kirin!
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Hokage Building, Hokage Office!
"Since everyone is here, let's start today's meeting!"
After Danzō slowly walked into the office with crutches, the 3rd Hokage Flying Ape said softly.
In view of Danzō's honest performance, the Flying Ape also restored his position as an advisor not long ago. Since they are all former teammates, the Flying Ape didn't continue to suppress Danzō.
"I received an invitation from Celestial Shadow Uchiha Tomiyama, his son Uchiha Itachi is getting engaged!"
Sarutobi took out an invitation letter with the word "Happy" on it, then he said slowly.
"Itachi shouldn't be 18 years old, right?" Homura's eyes were cold as he slowly raised his head and said, "What do they want to do?"
Everyone was silent. The news of Uchiha and Itachi's engagement came too suddenly. No one could guess what Tien Yin was planning.
Flying Ape was also frowning. His intuition told him that Tien Yin definitely had some kind of motive, and this motive would be extremely disadvantageous to Wood Leaf Village.
"This Tien Yin is too sudden, it always makes me feel a little uneasy. Why don't we just ignore them and not attend Uchiha and Itachi's wedding?" Koharu muttered.
"I'm afraid we can't not go. Now everyone knows Tien Yin's strength. If we don't go, we won't give them face, and with our previous relationship …" The Flying Ape shook his head and said, "Moreover, if they really come for Wood Leaf Village, even if we don't go, we can't avoid it."
Mitokado Homura sighed and said, "Alas!
It's really a headache! "
"Go, according to the information I have, Tien Yin sent invitations to several other villages. They shouldn't be targeting Wood Leaf Village. Maybe Uchiha Tomiyama just wants to show Tien Yin's strength!"
Listening to their words, Danzō, who hadn't spoken for a long time, suddenly said.
"It's possible!"
Staring at Danzō, the Flying Ape nodded.
"And Sarutobi, this time when you go to Tien Yin, you can invite Tien Yin and Wood Leaf Village to jointly hold a Chunin Exam. At that time, we will know the true strength of Tien Yin!"
Without waiting for Kuharu's response, Danzō continued.
"Joint Chunin Exam?"
The Flying Ape and the others were surprised. They didn't expect Danzō to make such a suggestion.
The Chunin Exam is an exam for Genin. It is held twice a year. Generally speaking, it is an important occasion for big countries to observe the strength of their country.
Wood Leaf Village has already held one, and the next one is very close. From the perspective of time, it's not a big problem to hold the Chunin Exam with Tien Yin.
"Uchiha Tomiyama took his family away from Wood Leaf Village. They used to be a part of Wood Leaf Village. Now that Tien Yin's strength is indeed not to be underestimated, we can also take this opportunity to repair our relationship, communicate with each other, and promote our relationship!"
Danzō didn't care about their reaction and continued.
"Danzō, why do I feel that you have changed your temperament? Didn't you have a big prejudice against Tien Yin before?
Why are you clamoring to start a war with them every day? "
Kuharu's eyes were full of doubt, and then she said.
"That was then and this is now. At that time, Tien Yin was weak and didn't have a firm foothold. It was easy for us to defeat them. Now that they have grown up, aren't we asking for trouble?"
"You know, no matter what I do, my decisions are based on the interests of the village!"
Danzō's pupils shrank, and he whispered.
"Oh, anyway, I'm still very happy that Danzō can have the current awareness!"
Hearing this, the Flying Ape took a deep look at Danzō, and the corners of his mouth slowly raised.
In the past, Danzō treated Tien Yin too fiercely and cruelly, which made the Flying Ape, who advocated peace, very disgusted. Now that Danzō can change for the better, the Flying Ape naturally supports it!
"You are a good person!
Without the dark things I did, would Wood Leaf Village have the stability and peace it has now? "
Danzō didn't respond, but he snorted coldly in his heart.
"Go to Uchiha Tomiyama's wedding, I agree. As for the joint Chunin Exam between Wood Leaf Village and Tien Yin, I don't object. You can make your own decision!"
After pondering for a moment, the Water Flame Portal expressed his opinion.
Flying Ape's eyes narrowed. He lit his favorite pipe and said with a smile, "In that case, I will leave for Tien Yin tomorrow. I will mention to Celestial Shadow about the joint Chunin Exam. If he is interested, then we will hold it together!"
"Agreed!"
Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane nodded. They had no objections!
"If there is nothing else, then the meeting is over!"
After taking a puff, Sarutobi waved his hand.
"Danzō, do you still hate me?"
When Homura and Koharu left, seeing Danzō slowly getting up and preparing to leave, the Flying Ape suddenly asked.
"What do you think?"
Stopping, Danzō's eyes immediately had a touch of coldness, then he raised the corner of his mouth at the Flying Ape.
The coldness in Danzō's eyes was also noticed by the Flying Ape. He narrowed his eyes and finally shook his head helplessly. He looked at Danzō's back and fell into contemplation.