Several days later, the Third Raikage awoke under the guard of many Kumogakure's Ninjas.
Although his Lightning Release Armor could block most Ninjutsu attacks, faced with a Tailed Beast Bomb, it could only reduce part of the power, far from achieving complete defense.
In the past, suppressing the Eight-Tails relied on speed to dodge, making it impossible for the Eight-Tails to aim.
Taking a Tailed Beast Bomb head-on was a first for him.
"Where's the Eight-Tails? Where is the Eight-Tails?!"
The Third Raikage's first action upon waking was to demand information about the Tailed Beast.
"Raikage-sama, the Eight-Tails..."
Dodai reported with a troubled expression the fact that Blue B was dead and the Eight-Tails had been taken.
Immediately after, the Third Raikage looked out the window and saw the village split in two.
"Damn it! This matter absolutely cannot end like this!"
The Third Raikage angrily slammed his palm, shattering the bedside table next to the hospital bed!
"B-but, old man, we don't know where that Uchiha Madara went."
A, standing by the bed with bandages on his forehead and half his arm, said distressedly.
He wanted revenge too, but they couldn't find the guy!
The Third Raikage pondered for a moment, then asked Dodai:
"Dodai, what do you think we should do?"
Strategizing was a bit difficult for muscle-heads like them whose brains were also full of muscle.
It's better to leave it to the professionals.
Dodai thought for a moment and said:
"Regarding this matter, we can make Konoha take responsibility."
…
Land of Fire, Konoha Village.
In the Ninja Academy, a large number of parents and some Konoha's Ninjas gathered in the playground to watch the spectacle.
Today was the entrance exam for this year's Ninja Academy's new student.
However, although it's called an entrance exam-
In the end, they were all five or six-year-old kids, so the exam content naturally wouldn't be as harsh as the Chunin Exams in the original work.
It was probably an enhanced version of the physical fitness tests from Jin's previous life.
Endurance running, reaction tests, basic Ninja Knowledge's written exam, etc...
As a senior student, Konan also came to the entrance exam today.
Although Konan already had Genin-level strength, and even fighting a Chunin wouldn't be a problem, Jin didn't let her graduate early.
Graduating early would just contribute GDP to Hiruzen's Konoha, so she might as well enjoy a few more years of school life.
This year's new student, however, were all exceptionally talented.
They're all familiar faces.
The teachers of the future Konoha 12 were basically all here.
For example, Kurenai, Asuma, Guy, Ebisu, etc.
Of course, there was also the trio that would change the course of the Ninja World: Kakashi, Obito, and Rin.
However, just from the first exam's long-distance running test, the gap between the future [Copy Ninja] and [Boulder] was evident.
The white-haired, masked Kakashi was in a league of his own.
Obito, on the other hand, was sticking out his tongue, looking like a dying husky, barely keeping up with the main group.
"Endurance test, first place, Hatake Kakashi."
A few minutes later, Kakashi and Obito crossed the finish line simultaneously.
But the proctor only called Kakashi's name.
Because Obito hadn't actually finished the full distance… he was a whole lap behind Kakashi, who was first.
"Damn it, damn it..."
Looking at Kakashi's indifferent face, whose eyes held a hint of disdain when glancing at him, Obito's tears and sweat poured out together.
He didn't want to lose to anyone, especially not to a show-off like Kakashi!
"Hang in there, classmate!"
Just then, Obito saw a girl with an angelically warm smile waving and encouraging him from beside the playground.
Obito felt his heart struck by Cupid's arrow, beating fiercely.
The next moment, Obito seemed to have an endless supply of energy.
He charged forward like he was on stimulants, desperately pushing himself.
He actually managed to keep up with the main group!
"The power of a simp should not be underestimated."
A sigh filled with emotion came from nearby.
Rin, who had just encouraged Obito, turned her head in surprise:
"Ah... Jin-sama, you, you're back?"
"Mm, just got back and heard today was the Academy's entrance exam, so came to watch the spectacle."
Jin said with a light laugh.
After all, there were quite a few familiar faces in this batch, so he couldn't resist coming to watch.
He didn't expect to witness a simp's explosive moment right away.
Rin looked around and noticed everyone's attention was focused on Obito, Asuma, and the others still taking the exam on the playground.
She whispered to Jin:
"J-Jin-sama, that... about the Eight-Tails..."
Although Rin originally didn't want to get involved, she couldn't help it.
After all, kids at this age were at the peak of their curiosity about life.
Hearing this, Jin smiled.
But before he could speak, the Konoha's Ninjas gathered around the playground began to stir.
"Hey! Did you hear?"
"Kumogakure sent a diplomatic envoy to Konoha. I wonder what they want?"
"Kumogakure? Those are savages. It was because they didn't control Gold and Silver Brothers properly that the Second Hokage-sama sacrificed himself!"
"Ouch, then the Third Hokage-sama should thank Kumogakure. If it weren't for them, he wouldn't have become Hokage in his early twenties."
"Uchiha! What the hell are you being so sarcastic for!?"
…
Hearing the content of their discussions, Rin secretly swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
Jin had just said he was going to capture the Eight-Tails.
Then Kumogakure sent a diplomatic envoy.
If anyone said there was no connection, who would believe it!
"Jin-sama, this..."
Rin's breathing became more rapid.
"Shh~"
Jin raised his index finger and pressed it against the little loli's lips, signaling her to be quiet.
'What did those brawny, simple-minded guys from Kumogakure want in Konoha?'
'How would the Konoha Council, led by Sarutobi Hiruzen, respond?'
'Let's just wait and watch the show.'