Chapter 197: Individual Changes and the Chunin Exam Conspiracy

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"Shikamaru, Dingci and Ino, you're all here!"

Inside the cinema, Naruto cheered, tossed aside Shui Men and Kushina, and hopped toward Shikamaru and the others.

"You came too, Naruto."

Shikamaru still looked lazy, as if he hadn't fully woken up; Dingci chewed chips while raising a hand to greet Naruto.

Ino now seemed much more restrained, but from the corner of her eye you could tell she wasn't interested in this life‑or‑death movie.

But that's normal; ever since Leaf Village began using movies on a large scale for propaganda, there are movies of every kind.

"Everyone, I think you've all received the message, right?"

"Want to broadcast your ideas completely?"

Even the once‑dull Mist Village, still shrouded in fog, is genuinely beginning to regain its vigor!

But whoever it is, they'll probably keep moving forward according to the current plan; no one can change that!

"Why overthink it? Just watch the movie. We went all the way to Mist Village to film so much, and we still don't know what it's actually about."

"Of course, it's said that the Hokage himself produced it, so it's bound to be crowded."

"Stop talking nonsense; can't you see Yuzhi right here? This counts as protecting the Hokage."

Da Ye Mu frowned and spoke, his current mental state seeming rather average.

Leaf Village may be strong, but Mist Village can't just follow others, can it?

"We must strike back; we must tell Leaf Village our resolve!

Those frustrated guys can still 'grab a meal,' but they get hardly any publicity and can never become a trend.

"Everyone, good evening."

Or rather, over the years his mental state has always seemed rather average.

"Our current focus should be Leaf Village's Chunin Exam a year from now; that's what we most need to address and contemplate!"

"Besides, you have no idea of the suffering we've endured."

Leaf Village hasn't launched an attack, nor used its mighty force against other small nations or villages.

"The movie's started; enjoy it, everyone, because we have many things to keep busy with afterward."

——

While Leaf Village was merrily watching the movie, in Rock Village, Da Ye Mu stared at the screen.

"Now isn't the time to argue, everyone."

"Idiot, can you behave a bit? What's the point of spoilers?"

"Slow down, Naruto."

She even wants to thank Danzo, because although Danzo caused trouble for Shui Men, he's not that busy now and has more time to look after his family.

"Are they all the same kind of people?"

"And a family of three going out together is the best way to enjoy life."

He's encountered this situation countless times, so he's long since gotten used to it and knows how to handle it.

Only gifted prodigies deemed the future of Leaf Village, or geniuses who could become pillars, get a Jonin mentor to lead a team.

At first, Da Ye Mu didn't care at all; after all, he already had a preconceived notion.

The Fourth Raikage spoke in a gruff tone; he seemed especially irritated, clearly also tormented by Leaf Village's cultural offensive.

Honestly, Yuzhi doesn't know whether this is "hoping father becomes a dragon" or the guy is just plain lazy.

Jiao Meiming shook her head, too lazy to think further, glanced at the Rain Country folks who had found good seats, then at the little ones she brought, and turned her gaze to the screen.

Akai is still a mission ninja, but this year he's been given a new order: become a Jonin leading a team of young gifted Genin.

Shui Men smiled, holding Kushina's hand, nodded at Shikamaru and the others, then smiled again at Kushina.

Those so‑called awards are like business cards; ordinary people don't know the quality of books or films, nor what's really going on.

"Relax a bit, you're still shouting 'Hokage!' while watching the movie—aren't you tired? And everyone here is friends and relatives, so cut the act."

She isn't really unfamiliar with Rain Country people; after all, Da Ye Mu's "Five Kage Alliance" often has her serve as liaison and envoy.

But the core values here are wildly promoting the things they've subtly advertised over the years—"We're all the same!"

Since we're all the same, a question inevitably arises: why do so many villages exist?

These things are deadly, and even though the idea is somewhat hidden, the notion "We're all the same" is uncovered!

We don't yet know what effect this movie will have, but once its idea takes root, it will be unbearable for the other villages.

"Assistant, you're too kind."

Aoba's remark left the Shadow Guard members speechless; only Lin blinked, showing little reaction.

Yuzhi is a member of the Uchiha Clan, and Uchiha people are generally a bunch who prefer solving problems with force.

In truth, she never really trusted Elder Yuan Shi, i. e., the Fifth Mizukage's decision to "follow Leaf Village."

"Even if it's painful, we must keep going!"

"And you still find time to watch a movie; you're about to become a Jonin team leader, hey, don't corrupt your students."

By now they can easily wield these powers, though the process is still somewhat agonizing.

"Alright, stop talking about that; after all, you've all held on, haven't you?"

At the same time, they expanded trade with Leaf Village, improving the once‑resource‑poor Water Country.

The pain of being covered by a cursed seal and invaded by natural forces nearly drove them mad; in such agony they have no time to control the seal's power.

All they need is to familiarize the young Genin with mission procedures, know how to handle problems, fill out forms, and so on.

"Rain Country's Kage, I hope you can do something; stop letting those things come in!"

Mi Yan looked at the people before him and laughed.

In front of Yuzhi were his Shadow Guard members, as well as old friends like Kakashi and Akai.

And once these genins become Chunin, they generally have only three routes: either they repeat their own experience of leading a team of ninja, becoming one of Konoha's countless Chunin.

After these genins become Chunin, they usually have only three paths: either they cycle through their own experience of leading a team of ninja, joining the ranks of Konoha's myriad Chunin.

Interpretation: "And these genin, after becoming chunin, generally only have three paths: either they circulate their own experience leading a team of ninja, becoming one of the myriad chunin of Leaf Village."

When these genins become Chunin, they typically have just three options: either they go through the cycle of their own team‑leading experience, becoming a member of Konoha's countless Chunin.

Genin.

Once these genins become Chunin, they generally have only three routes: either they repeat their own experience of leading a team of ninja, becoming part of Konoha's myriad Chunin.

Translation: "And these genin, after becoming chunin, generally only have three paths: either they recycle their own experience leading a team of ninja, becoming one of the myriad chunin of Leaf Village."

They either repeat their own experience of leading a team of ninja, becoming a member of Konoha's countless Chunin.

Thus: "【61】 And these genin, after becoming chunin, generally only have three paths: either they repeat their own experience leading a team of ninja, becoming one of the myriad chunin of Leaf Village."

Check length: okay.

Around them were high‑ranking Leaf personnel and their families like the Boar‑Deer‑Butterfly trio; those little guys had gathered again, and Neji was playing with them as well.

The surroundings included senior Leaf officials and their families such as the Boar‑Deer‑Butterfly trio; the little ones had regrouped, and Neji was joining in their play.

Interpretation: "Around them there were also people like the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, high-ranking personnel and family members of Leaf Village; those little guys have now gathered together again, and Neji also played with them."

Boar-Deer-Butterfly.

Leaf Village's high-ranking personnel and their families, those little guys, and Neji all played together.

"【62】 Around them were also the Boar-Deer-Butterfly trio, high-ranking personnel and families of Leaf Village; those little guys have now gathered together again, and Neji also played with them."

Also.

Hey hey hey, it's break time now, so let's not talk about work, okay?

Thus: "【63】 Hey hey hey, now is break time, let's not talk about work, okay?"

Zhaomei Ming smiled and nodded; she also recognized that the person in front of her was from the Rain Country, and she didn't have many thoughts about it.

Zhaomei Ming.

Rain Country.

Thus: "【64】 Zhaomei Ming smiled and nodded, she also recognized that the person before her was from the Rain Country, and she didn't have much thought about it."

As for this, she didn't have much thought about it either.

Thus: "【64】 Zhaomei Ming smiled and nodded, she also recognized that the person before her was from the Rain Country, and she didn't have much thought about it either."

Moreover, after the people's material base improved, Konoha immediately exported various cultural products, which greatly satisfied the spiritual needs of the Water Country's populace.

The Water Country's populace experienced an improved material base, cultural products, and great satisfaction.

"【65】 Moreover, after the people's material base improved, Leaf Village immediately exported various cultural products, which greatly satisfied the spiritual needs of the Water Country's populace."

There are really a lot of people tonight; it seems everyone is looking forward to the Hokage's work, huh?

Thus: "【66】 There are really a lot of people tonight; it seems everyone is really looking forward to the Hokage's work, huh?"

So movies with war themes have always been what little girls love to watch; Jingye came this time entirely because her parents dragged her along.

Jingye and the little girls, who liked to watch and were dragged by their parents.

"【67】 So war-themed movies have always been what little girls like to watch; Jingye came this time entirely because her parents dragged her along."

If this continues, who knows what it will become!

Thus: "【68】 If this continues, who knows what it will become!"

Dayemu and the others have also taken some countermeasures, such as filming and writing related material; at worst they could launch a public‑opinion war.

Dayemu and the others have also taken some countermeasures, such as filming and writing related material; at worst, they could launch a public opinion war.

Thus: "【69】 Dayemu and the others have also taken some countermeasures, for example, by filming and writing related stuff; at worst, they could launch a public opinion war."

What kind of plot will this be? I can't wait!

Thus: "【70】 What kind of plot will this be? I can't wait!"

You still say I'm polite, but aren't you being even more polite now?

Thus: "【71】 You still say I'm polite, but aren't you guys being even more polite?"

And many of the subtle ideas within those works have begun to spread continuously in people's minds, even though they are so obscure that they're hard to notice.

Moreover, numerous hidden concepts in those works are constantly seeping into people's thoughts, despite being so subtle that they're difficult to detect.

Translation: "Furthermore, many subtle ideas in those works have also begun to constantly be conveyed in people's minds, even though all of this is subtle and hard for people to notice."

We'll translate: "Furthermore, many subtle ideas in those works have also begun to constantly be conveyed in people's minds, even though all of this is subtle and hard to notice."

Thus: "【72】 Furthermore, many subtle ideas in those works have also begun to constantly be conveyed in people's minds, even though all of this is subtle and hard to notice."

But looking at it now, this guy is definitely not a reckless fool; his heart is so dirty it's hard to imagine!

Thus: "【73】 But looking at it now, this guy is definitely not a reckless fool; his heart is so dirty it's hard to imagine!"

As those award‑winning works kept flowing in, gradually the people of Earth Country, Wind Country, and Lightning Country began to see those so‑called works.

Earth Country, Wind Country, and Lightning Country's award-winning works.

Thus: "【74】 As those award-winning works kept flowing in, gradually the people of Earth Country, Wind Country, and Lightning Country began to see those so-called works."

Yuzhi originally gave them the cursed seal, naturally to have them learn Sage Mode, but Yuzhi also took it for granted to some extent.

Yuzhi initially gave them the cursed seal, naturally to have them learn Sage Mode, but he also somewhat took it for granted.

Thus: "【75】 Yuzhi initially gave them the cursed seal, naturally to have them learn Sage Mode, but Yuzhi also somewhat took it for granted."

Such bloody scenes are not something these little guys can endure, but their parents fully approve; back then they themselves were ninjas fighting on the silver screen.

We'll translate: "Such bloody scenes are not something these little guys can bear, but their parents fully agree; back then they themselves were ninjas fighting on the silver screen."

Thus: "【76】 Such bloody scenes are not something these little guys can bear, but their parents fully agree; back then they themselves were ninjas fighting on the silver screen."

What is most important in a public‑opinion war?

Thus: "【77】 What is most important in a public opinion war?"

That naturally means making others believe what you say, act according to your ideas, be assimilated by your ideas, and then some changes occur.

Thus: "【78】 That naturally means making others believe what you say, act according to your ideas, be assimilated by your ideas, and then some changes occur."

There are some things we can't control; we border Konoha, and the pressure we endure is unimaginable—after all, we're just a small country with no means.

We'll translate: "There are some things we can't control; we border Leaf Village, the pressure we endure is unimaginable, after all we are just a small country with no means."

Thus: "【79】 There are some things we can't control; we border Leaf Village, the pressure we endure is unimaginable, after all we are just a small country with no means."

Around Yuzhi's position there are indeed friends and relatives; behind him are Meiqin and Sasuke, who arrived early, and beside this mother‑son pair are Minato and Kushina.

Yuzhi, Meiqin, Sasuke, Minato, and Kushina.

Thus: "【80】 Around Yuzhi's position are truly all friends and relatives; behind him are Meiqin and Sasuke, who arrived early, and beside them are Minato and Kushina."

Beside them are Minato and Kushina.

Thus: "【80】 Around Yuzhi's position are truly all friends and relatives; behind him are Meiqin and Sasuke, who arrived early, and beside them are Minato and Kushina."

But anyway, the current ANBU situation is fine, and Qimu Shuomao now truly counts as the Leaf Village ANBU chief.

Qimu Shuomao, ANBU, Leaf Village ANBU chief.

Thus: "【81】 But no matter what, the ANBU situation is fine now; Qimu Shuomao can now be considered the true chief of Leaf Village's ANBU."

Hokage Yuzhi, can you spoil a bit?

Thus: "【82】 Hokage Yuzhi, can you spoil a bit?"

This made her a bit curious; she turned her head and saw Yuzhi entering the cinema with Hikari, then walking straight to the best seat.

This made her a bit curious; she turned her head to look and saw Yuzhi bringing Hikari into the cinema, then he went straight to the best viewing spot.

Thus: "【83】 This made her a bit curious; she turned her head to look, and saw Yuzhi bringing Hikari into the cinema, then he went straight to the best viewing spot."

As for you, as a member of the Shadow Guard, you actually came to watch a movie, right?

As for you, as a member of the Shadow Guard team, actually came to watch a movie, right?

Thus: "【84】 As for you, as a member of the Shadow Guard team, you actually came to watch a movie, right?"

When a Chunin leads a team, if they encounter serious members they might teach them a few things, but if they're just there to help them become familiar with the duties, they won't teach much.

A Chunin leading a team might teach them something if they encounter someone serious, but if they just meet someone responsible for familiarizing them with duties, they won't teach much.

Thus: "【85】 A Chunin leading a team might teach them some things if they encounter someone serious, but if they encounter someone just responsible for leading them to familiarize with duties, they won't teach much."

Don't think that Mist Village now also uses a "one fish, two eats" approach; all these core members understand exactly how Yuanshi made his choice.

Don't think Mist Village now is just a "one fish, two eats" approach; however, all these core members understand how Yuanshi ultimately chose.

One fish, two eats, Yuanshi.

"【86】 Don't think Mist Village is now also practicing 'one fish, two eats', but all these core members understand how Yuanshi ultimately chose."

Lujiu immediately smiled and nodded at Minato, and beside him Shanzhong Haiyi and Qiudao Dingzuo also began to laugh.

Lujiu, Minato, Shanzhong Haiyi, and Qiudao Dingzuo.

Thus: "【87】 Lujiu immediately showed a smile and nodded at Minato; beside him, Shanzhong Haiyi and Qiudao Dingzuo also laughed."

Perhaps he really couldn't hold back, and he suddenly turned his head to look at the Rain Country ninja chief disguised by Changmen, shouting loudly.

Perhaps he really couldn't hold back; he suddenly turned his head to look at the Rain Country ninja chief disguised by Changmen, and loudly scolded.

Changmen, the Rain Country ninja chief.

Thus: "【88】 Perhaps he really couldn't hold back; he suddenly turned his head to look at the Rain Country ninja chief disguised by Changmen, and he loudly scolded."

Others may have a team leader who is just a Chunin.

Others; their team leader might just be a Chunin.

Thus: "【89】 Others, their team leader might just be a Chunin."

Hokage-sama.

The Fourth Raikage furrowed his brows, looked at Dayemu with puzzlement and asked.

The Fourth Raikage furrowed his brows and looked doubtfully at Dayemu, asking.

Thus: "【91】 The Fourth Raikage furrowed his brows, looking doubtfully at Dayemu as he asked."

The ninja world is still harsh; not everyone will have a Jonin leading them upon graduation.

Thus: "【92】 The ninja world is still harsh; not everyone will have a Jonin leading them upon graduation."

Furthermore, the job opportunities created by Konoha's ongoing exploration have given many people stable incomes, and their living standards have improved.

Furthermore, the job opportunities created by Leaf Village's ongoing exploration have given many people a stable income, and their living standards have also improved.

Thus: "【93】 Furthermore, the job opportunities created by Leaf Village's ongoing exploration have given many people a stable income, and their living standards have also improved."

But when they started this, they were shocked to discover that all the excellent authors have been damn snatched away by Konoha.

But when they started this, they were shocked to discover that all the excellent authors have been damn snatched away by Leaf Village.

Thus: "【94】 But when they started this, they only then discovered in shock that all the excellent authors have been damn snatched away by Leaf Village."

Kushina laughed brightly; although at first she was somewhat upset about Minato being tricked into stepping down, over the years her thoughts have also changed.

Kushina laughed brightly; although at first she was somewhat unhappy about Minato being tricked into stepping down, over the years her thoughts have also changed.

Thus: "【95】 Kushina laughed brightly; although at first she was somewhat unhappy about Minato being tricked into stepping down, over the years her thoughts have also changed."

In her view, it doesn't seem like a bad thing at all.

Thus: "【96】 In her view, it seems not really a bad thing, huh."

It's just that this movie is too bloody; although there's nothing wrong with it, how can little kids easily accept that!

It's just that this movie is too bloody; although it's not wrong, how can little kids easily accept that!

Thus: "【97】 It's just that this movie is too bloody; although it's not wrong, how can little kids easily accept that!"

Is it not possible?

Thus: "【98】 Is it not possible?"

Everyone, if we do nothing, Leaf Village's ideas will continuously seep in, even causing us to lose control over the village and the country.

Everyone, if we do nothing, Leaf Village's ideas will continuously seep in, even causing us to lose control over the village and country.

Thus: "【99】 Everyone, if we do nothing, Leaf Village's ideas will continually seep in, even causing us to lose control over the village and country."

Nice to meet you.

Thus: "【100】 Nice to meet you."

In the future, she is likely to be one of the candidates to succeed as the Sixth Mizukage, and the same goes for Guidou Manyue.

She is likely to be one of the candidates to succeed as the Sixth Mizukage, and likewise, that Guidou Manyue is the same.

Konoha is too dominant; such dominance really makes them hard to bear.

"【101】 And in the future, she is likely to be one of the candidates to succeed as the Sixth Mizukage; likewise, Guidou Manyue is also such a candidate."

Leaf Village is too dominant; this level of dominance is really becoming unbearable for them.

However, their arrival times weren't the same, so Miyan hadn't actually met him before; who would have thought they'd meet in a cinema.

Thus: "【102】 Leaf Village is too dominant; such dominance really makes them somewhat unable to bear it."

It's just that they didn't arrive at the same time, so Miyan hadn't actually met them before; who would have thought they'd run into each other at the cinema?

However, their arrival times were not the same, so Miyan had not actually met him before, but who would have thought they'd meet at the cinema.

Thus: "【103】 However, their arrival times were not the same, so Miyan had not actually met him before; who would have thought they'd meet in the cinema."

Especially those awards.

Thus: "【104】 Especially those awards."

This also counts as Konoha preparing for next year's Chunin Exams; after all, according to reliable intelligence, Konoha plans to invite all villages once to hold it together.

This also counts as Leaf Village preparing for next year's Chunin Exams, since reliable intelligence indicates Leaf Village plans to invite all villages once to hold it together.

Thus: "【105】 This also counts as Leaf Village preparing for next year's Chunin Exams; after all, according to reliable intelligence, Leaf Village plans to invite all villages once to hold it together."

They were originally friends, and they also witnessed Minato's rise, as well as being unlucky enough to be tricked by Tuanzang.

Tuanzang.

"【106】 They were originally friends, and they also witnessed Minato's rise, and unfortunately were tricked by Tuanzang."

Seeing this, Dayemu spoke directly; his voice was plain yet full of determination.

Seeing this, Dayemu directly said, his voice plain yet full of determination.

Thus: "【107】 Seeing this, Dayemu directly spoke up; his voice was plain yet full of determination."

Enough already, it's break time now; if you keep doing this, I might get angry, Lin.

Enough already. It's time to rest. If you keep doing this, I might get angry. Lin.

Thus: "【108】 Enough already, now is break time; if you keep doing this, I might get angry, Lin."

Zhaomei Ming leaned back; she actually thought saying that wasn't wrong, because many books she had read mentioned a key point.

Zhaomei Ming leaned back, thinking that saying this wasn't wrong, because many books she had read mentioned a key point.

Thus: "【109】 Zhaomei Ming leaned back; she actually thinks saying this is also not wrong, because in many books she's read, a key point has been mentioned."

Although this movie was proposed many years ago, it tells the story of the Third Ninja World War and the Mist War.

Yuzhi said that although this movie was proposed many years ago, it tells the story of the Third Ninja World War and the Mist Village war.

Thus: "【110】 Although this movie was proposed many years ago, Yuzhi's film this time is about the Third Ninja World War and the Mist War."

Yuzhi laughed and interrupted them; he certainly knows the difficulties Asuma and the others have faced over the years. Fortunately, they've made it through, and continuing to talk further wouldn't be good.

Yuzhi laughed and interrupted them, saying he certainly knows the difficulties Asuma and his comrades have faced these years, but fortunately they've made it through, and continuing to talk about it wouldn't be great.

Thus: "【111】 Yuzhi laughed and interrupted them; he certainly knows the difficulties Asuma and them have faced these years, fortunately they've made it through, and moreover continuing to say more wouldn't be great either."

Akai seemed very curious; he leaned in and whispered a question.

Thus: "【112】 Akai seems very curious; he leaned in and whispered a question."

These little guys also count as Mist Village's future, but few are likely to succeed in this examination.

These little guys also count as the future of Mist Village, but this time few are likely to succeed in the examination.

Thus: "【113】 These little guys also count as the future of Mist Village, but few are likely to succeed in this examination."

Forget it, never mind; let's just watch the movie.

Thus: "【114】 Forget it, never mind; let's just watch the movie."

Of course, after all, this time is crucial.

Of course, this time is crucial.

Thus: "【115】 Of course, after all, this time is crucial."

Could it be that you still want to use this Chunin Exam to do something to Konoha?

Could it be that you still want to use this Chunin Exam to do something to Leaf Village?

Thus: "【116】 Could it be that you still want to use this Chunin Exam to do something to Leaf Village?"

But looking at that series of awards, even though there's little publicity here, they're still the hottest.

But looking at that series of awards, even though there's not much publicity here, it's still the hottest thing!

Thus: "【117】 But looking at that series of awards, even though there's not much publicity here, it's still the hottest thing!"

Moreover, the problem is that Dayemu doesn't dare to ban it, because he knows people are rebellious; the more you ban something, the more they want to see it.

Moreover, the problem is that Dayemu doesn't dare to ban it, because he knows people are rebellious; the more you ban it, the more they want to see it.

Thus: "【118】 Moreover, the problem is, Dayemu also doesn't dare to ban it, because he knows people are rebellious—the more you ban it, the more they want to see it."

Kushina smiled and nodded; actually she certainly knows that these years' books and movies have other meanings, but she doesn't care at all.

Kushina smiled and nodded; actually she certainly knows that the books and movies of these years also have other meanings, but she doesn't care at all.

Thus: "【119】 Kushina smiled and nodded; actually she certainly knows that these years' books and movies also have other meanings, but she doesn't care at all."

Then, by having them accumulate tasks, letting them become Chunin also counts as completing the mission.

Although Leaf Village has been quiet these years, its influence is indeed permeating every aspect, and now they are all thinking about one thing.

Zhao Mei Ming also likes to watch these cultural products, whether movies or books, but she is a smart person and naturally sees some problems in them.

As the frontline of the two sides' contention, the Rain Country can almost be seen as having fallen to Leaf Village.

Either return to school to teach and help Leaf Village select outstanding talents, or become an administrative worker and leave the frontline combat post.

Moreover, if we succeed we can naturally split the fruits; if we fail, at least we can unite people's hearts and eliminate the calamities left behind in our country and villages.

Although Kakashi hasn't yet retired from ANBU, his life is increasingly resembling that of a regular ninja, and many ANBU matters have already been handed over to his father.

Zhao Mei Ming pursed her lips, muttered a complaint, but no matter how she complained, it couldn't affect Yuzhi's situation.

Actually she doesn't really care about this exam; it's just a necessary genin evaluation, which also counts as an experimental joint exam.

Fortunately, Leaf Village seems to have swollen a bit, and they made a decision that even Da Ye Mu finds unbelievable.

"Don't worry, they will surely become Leaf Village's hardest-working geniuses!"

Of course, he can also pick some ninja he likes as his disciples; Xiao Li in the original is like that.

She mostly still goes to enjoy the movie itself, especially when a family of three rests and comes out to watch a film; this is her favorite thing.

"Tch, all the good spots are just taken like this."

Asuma didn't wait for Akai to finish speaking, he smiled and gestured with his head toward Yuzhi's direction, and Aoba beside him couldn't help but sigh.

"Yeah yeah yeah, let's go in, but there are really a lot of acquaintances today."

Rasa also nodded in the screen; his face was grim at this moment, after all they are the poorest, and they are the most severely affected by the influence.

He doesn't even need to say anything; his shadow guard team has already taken the best seats, and Yuzhi just needs to come over and sit down.

Da Ye Mu also grasped this point; he clearly knows what everyone present is thinking, so he continued in a low voice.

Moreover, the filming is strictly carried out according to the requirements of ninjas during battle, striving to maintain realism; who knows how many little ones this filming has scared into tears.

Kushina, hearing their topic, couldn't help but raise her eyebrows and speak.

And after seeing the power displayed by Rin when she activated this curse mark, the others unanimously made a decision.

Upon seeing Yuzhi and Hikari, Rin immediately laughed and stood up, but as soon as she opened her mouth, Yuzhi interrupted her.

"Leaf Village has swollen; holding such a Chunin exam is probably to announce their achievements and also tell the ninja world that no one in the entire ninja world will defy them!"

"Surely we can refuse, but refusing them will only make us look petty, only make us look fearful, while they couldn't care less about anything."

Kakashi nodded beside them, smiling and responding in agreement.

Over the years, Yuzhi's old friends have also undergone tremendous changes.

As a Jonin, Akai naturally has to lead those selected as the geniuses recognized by Leaf Village.

Therefore, in the coming years, they have been enduring the pain of the curse mark torment, and step by step digesting and utilizing the power within the curse mark.

Kushina, annoyed, shouted at Naruto from behind, while Minato smiled and nodded at Shikaku and the others.

Moreover, since everyone is a ninja, facing combat in the future is inevitable, so there is really no such thing as a "bloodless" fight.

They are all the same in culture, language, and history, so why should they be separated?

Saying this now seems quite "treasonous," after all there are so many countries and ninja villages, and the current system was still established by the First Hokage of Leaf Village.

Continuing like this, no one knows what it will develop into; those cultural offensives have already made them somewhat restless.

After all, this movie was actually produced by the Hokage.

"We've already received the news; next year Leaf Village will host the Chunin exam and invite all of us."

She is already familiar with many people, and she understands many things well.

Shikaku nodded with a smile, but his words carried a different tone.

But this doesn't mean others can easily achieve it, and the result is that Asuma and others suffer.

As for the so-called "one fish, two eats," it's purely an act for others to see; regarding this decision, Zhao Mei Ming actually felt quite depressed at first.

Zhao Mei Ming set aside those messy thoughts in her mind and focused on the big screen; at that very moment, a commotion broke out in the venue.

Besides the Rain Country, this time other small countries and even Mist Village have sent people to come to Leaf Village together.

Minato laughed and shook his head, then turned his head to look around; the smile on his face became even more brilliant.

But gradually, as Leaf Village's assistance fell into place, the agreements between Mist Village and Leaf Village increased, their trade volume grew, and many things are undergoing change.

"That's only natural, after all this movie is still quite interesting, right?"

Moreover, because of Leaf Village, everyone's quality of life in the Rain Country has greatly improved, which makes the residents of many small countries yearn for it.

"Are you the envoys from Mist Village? Hello."

They have this ability, after all they are the wealthiest and also the strongest, but I think this is also their weakness.

Nagato's face showed no change at all; he spoke in a flat tone.

Yuzhi pressed her shoulder to let her sit down again, then after finding a seat he sat down and smiled as he spoke.

There will always be a movie to suit your taste, whether about war, love, or saving the village.

However, Yuzhi is a good Hokage, excellent in all aspects; even if Minato is unlucky, he is still an aide to the Hokage.

"These are exactly those things, with an obvious bias toward Leaf Village's values."

While Kushina was complaining, the cinema already had quite a few people seated.

And in the center of the screen were the shadows of the major villages.

"Damn it, we underestimated Uchiha Haori!"

"Because they invited all of us at once, wanting everyone to obey his orders, this is a manifestation of self-inflation!"

"In his view, Yuzhi has already reached the level of Madara Uchiha; will this guy reason with you in a gentle and persuasive way?"

"Absolutely impossible; he'll punch you to death and directly eliminate the person from the root of the problem."

"Although this Hokage's reputation in other villages isn't great, maybe he really does have such an idea."

"Obviously, in his view this is not just as simple as a movie; the political significance of this film's sequel is actually too heavy."

Ōno-ki saw this and immediately stopped them; if they keep arguing, then nobody will be able to get by.

As Hokage, Yuzhi's travels naturally go to the best places, and besides, this movie was his creation.

"Yeah, when resting you don't need to be so serious."

The Fourth Raikage's words instantly silenced everyone present, their eyes revealing a strange gleam.

Ōno-ki's words were somewhat far-fetched, but nobody present spoke up, because they were really made to feel numb by Leaf Village.

"Ōno-ki, what do you think?"

Mei Terumi had made a judgment, but this wasn't a big deal; Mist Village already had its own pace.

Some were fearful, some excited, some doubtful, but also some were contemplative.

Yahiko brought Gaara, barely squeezing in and finding his place; looking at this sea of people, he also felt a bit overwhelmed.

But what they did now made Ōno-ki feel especially chilled; this bunch actually stirred up trouble using cultural products!

First came the 'Best Work Award,' then the 'Best Film and Television Award'; these things spread through the border, through the Rain Country, and even through Mist Village, continuously propagating.

Only Rin's situation is relatively good, and her progress is also the fastest.

They will reason with you, but if the reasoning fails they will immediately resort to force, with no nonsense at all.

With wealth, change naturally follows; the Yuan Master's first act is naturally to crack down on the 'Blood Mist Policy' and restore normal ninja training.

"Probably only that little brat Guiding Shuiyue has a chance; after all, he's the brother of Guiding Manyue."

Just as he opened his mouth, a voice sounded beside him; turning his head, he saw a red-haired woman, and everyone around her wore the Mist Village forehead protector.

Facing Asuma's complaints, Akai couldn't care less; after all those years he naturally knew Asuma's style.

Perhaps due to the influence of 'empiricism,' he himself, Hikari, and Zetsu can withstand Nature's Power and suppress it with their own strength.

"Wow, there are really a lot of people."

"I never expected to meet you here; what a fortunate encounter."

Asuma rolled his eyes beside him and complained to Akai.

It's obvious, but no one pays attention to her and there's nothing to be done; besides, everyone is gradually accepting that idea.

"But such a gentle breeze, like mild wind and rain, will always leave a seed in people's hearts!"

Ōno-ki noticed the problem, but it was already too late.

Such propagation naturally reached deep into the Earth Country, and many people, out of curiosity, went to examine these things.

"This Fifth Hokage surely couldn't possibly pull off an 'overturning of the heavens'?"

Akai is now a Jonin, his story widely spread in Leaf Village; if it weren't for Yuzhi being more inspiring, someone would have already wanted to adapt his story.

Everyone, think about it; I know this idea is hard to accept right away, but we have a year, though planning needs at least half a year.

"So we must seriously consider our future—the future of all of us, the village, and the nation!"

"So everyone, is it to break the cauldrons and sink the boats, or to gradually be consumed by Zen food and end up as just a part of Leaf Village—it all lies in your single thought."

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