Konoha Great Gate.
"This young man, so terrifying..."
After Izumo Kamizuki finished registering, he watched the Hidden Sand Village group leave, among them a young man with the character 'Love' tattooed on his forehead.
Just now, he only took one glance, and he could feel the intense killing intent from the other party.
Even though they were also Ninja who had returned from the battlefield, they didn't possess such strong killing intent.
Kotetsu Hagane: "He is a bit, is this the Ninja from Hidden Sand Village? To think such a genius young man has emerged. I wonder if our genius, Neji, can win against him?"
The famous genius of Konoha, Hyuga Neji, was known to many Ninja.
The other was Sasuke, who had just graduated this year.
However, they felt that a genius who had only graduated about half a year ago hadn't fully matured yet.
Satoru said: "Oh, the Chunin Exams, in the end, are about showcasing abilities to the Daimyo of various countries. If it really comes down to it, as an examiner, I can go up and show off a bit, and they will still see Konoha's heritage."
The Daimyo of various countries coming to watch was, in essence, to assess which Ninja Village had the heritage and was more suitable for issuing missions, thereby achieving the goal of better development for their own countries.
He felt that following the method of the previous Chunin Exams and showing off again wouldn't be out of the question.
"...Forget it, the Hokage-sama didn't let you be the chief examiner this time precisely because he was afraid you'd steal the limelight from the younger generation, causing the Daimyo to think our Village had no one left, and thus mission resources would be snatched by other Villages."
Izumo Kamizuki said.
Indeed, if the older generation had to step in to perform, then they might as well just let the Hokage appear.
Kotetsu Hagane nodded in agreement.
Satoru didn't say much upon hearing this; he was just an employee.
He just needed to live his own life and didn't want to look for trouble.
After the Fourth Shinobi World War, he would retire, withdraw from Konoha's front lines, and become a leisurely ordinary person.
Perhaps he would become a teacher.
Who knew? Anyway, with strength came the power of choice.
His perception landed on the departing group from Hidden Sand Village.
There was no sign of the Kazekage; was he coming later?
Or did Orochimaru not even have that much ability, only able to come after the Village Hidden in the Sound stabilized?
Thinking of this, Satoru wanted to laugh; there must have been something going on.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
"Satoru-sama, high-level meeting, gather in the conference room."
A figure wearing a cat-faced mask landed in front of him.
"I'm going first, you two continue." Satoru said to the two gate guards, then immediately disappeared with the Anbu member.
Whoosh whoosh~
"When will we be able to stand in the conference room?" Kotetsu Hagane sighed.
"In a few more years, just accumulate more mission records and improve your abilities, that should be enough."
Izumo Kamizuki was more optimistic than him.
High-level meetings, only those with Jonin prepared by or special promotions could participate... in the conference room.
Satoru walked in from outside the door; by this time, the bustling high-ranking officials were all present.
Aside from those necessarily stationed in relevant departments, many high-ranking officials were there.
Including the two Advisors.
"Satoru is also here, so the meeting begins."
Hiruzen Sarutobi started the meeting once everyone had arrived.
This meeting was mainly to discuss Konoha's defense issues, protecting important locations, and not giving Ninja who came to take advantage an opportunity to gather intelligence.
They also discussed the public safety issues concerning Ninja from various Villages.
This aspect would depend on the patrols of the newly established Konoha Military Police Force throughout the Village.
And the second point was to discuss the Genin participating in the Chunin Exams.
As it was a joint exam, and the Daimyo of many countries were also present, Konoha attached even greater importance to it.
"Does anyone have subordinates they recommend as having Chunin qualifications?"
Finally, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.
Might Guy immediately raised his hand upon hearing this: "I recommend my subordinates Tenten, Neji, and Rock Lee; they all possess the ability to become Chunin."
He was very serious; today he wasn't slacking off.
"Hmm, I think they are indeed capable enough. What about the others?" Hiruzen Sarutobi paid the most attention to the children; he knew most of their general information.
Might Guy's three subordinates indeed had sufficient ability.
"I recommend my three subordinates, Matsukaze Tenma, Shindou Takuto, Kyousuke Tsurugi..."
Other Jonin also recommended their own Ninja.
Satoru was not surprised either; as the Ninja Village with the most resources, Konoha definitely had the most Ninjutsu.
It wasn't just the Twelve Strongest Ninja.
For example, Yakushi Kabuto's squad, and others.
However, they didn't have much screen time and were eliminated early on.
The same was true for other Villages.
Soon, Kakashi, Asuma, and Kurenai Yuhi each recommended their disciples.
This caused the Third Hokage to frown.
Might Guy also did the same: "Kakashi, they are still children who just graduated not long ago, isn't it too inappropriate to let them participate in the Chunin Exams?"
He knew all too well what kind of strength Genin who had just graduated not long ago possessed.
This was a joint exam; it was too dangerous.
He felt that this would only harm them.
Iruka also said the same: "Yes, even if their strength is already good, their experience is ultimately insufficient. It would be better to take the exam next year."
Asuma laughed: "Haha, Might Guy, don't worry, their strength is already very strong. Don't underestimate my disciples!"
Kurenai Yuhi: "Hmm, Kiba, Shino, and the others already possess the strength to become Genin; even if it doesn't work out, it'll just be good training."
There was no such thing as a Ninja without danger, but they had more faith in their disciples' strength to handle the battles of the Chunin Exams.
"Might Guy, if I let them participate, it means I've affirmed their strength. Don't worry."
Kakashi said.
Might Guy frowned, still wanting to say something.
However, the Third Hokage interrupted him: "Might Guy, you must trust the abilities of the other Jonin; they should possess certain capabilities. However, we cannot make such a hasty decision, as they only graduated less than a year ago. You need to conduct certain tests on your subordinates to check their situation."
It was still the usual development, but from the scene, Iruka's reaction wasn't as intense as in the original work that Satoru had read.
It must have been Satoru's butterfly effect that influenced him.
It made Iruka realize that Naruto and the others' strength was only lacking in certain aspects, not a complete lack of strength.
"Support them, I also have high hopes for their strength. I hope they don't die." Satoru laughed.
"Hmm, let's test them today. There are only a few days left until it begins."
Hiruzen Sarutobi instructed.
Might Guy and the others had nothing more to say; if there were tests, it wasn't unacceptable.
He was just afraid that children who had just graduated not long ago would be in danger.
Just as the meeting was slowly drawing to a close, and Satoru was listening to gossip, the illusory Ninjutsu within him, Heart Steel, suddenly surged with a memory into his mind.
"Alas, Kurama Yakumo, did she disappear after all!"
That memory made Satoru realize that in the past few days, Kurama Yakumo had disappeared from his memory.
It was like a piece of a memory puzzle, directly broken off, then seamlessly reconnected.
It wasn't until today, when the Heart Steel's activation time was set, that he remembered Kurama Yakumo.