People often have low expectations of villains.
Even if this villain does a good deed by chance, it can change people's attitude towards him. Kabuto thinks Akihara Kagura is not a completely cold-blooded child.
This is a boy with kindness in his heart.
Akihara Kagura, who has always held a grudge against him and Yakushi Nonou, is willing to tell him important information about the director. Perhaps the boy's killing intent is not so strong, he's just been blinded by jealousy and hatred.
Kabuto thought for a while, and also decided to show some kindness: "I once collected some information about the Chunin exams. The first written test is likely under the examiner's supervision, testing the candidates' ability to detect and gather information..."
"What a coincidence."
Akihara Kagura raised an eyebrow, unable to stop himself from smiling: "I seem to be not particularly good at gathering information. It looks like this written test might be a bit difficult for me..."
"Then..."
Kabuto adjusted his glasses and said softly: "Then, may I be allowed to do something small for you?"
"..."
Akihara Kagura's smile grew richer.
If you truly want to help someone who deserves it, you must respect the seeker of help, rather than offering assistance with an air of superiority.
Kabuto really understands human nature.
However...
There is another interpersonal communication rule.
If someone owes you a great favor, it's best not to let them help with a small task, it creates an exchange of quantity for quality, and neither party will be satisfied in the end.
"I don't need it."
Akihara Kagura's expression suddenly turned cold.
The boy refused Kabuto, coldly saying: "I can handle such small matters myself. You should go to The Hidden Rock Village and complete Lord Danzo's task for you!"
"Alright."
Kabuto slowly nodded.
Akihara Kagura touched his chin, looking back at the distant Ichiraku Ramen Shop: "I don't know how long it takes for Senior Kakashi Hatake to eat at Ichiraku Ramen..."
"..."
Kabuto turned his head suspiciously.
Entrance area of the Chunin exam.
The entrance room for the first written test was very large.
A group of Genin were gathered here chatting idly.
While talking, everyone's eyes more or less drifted to a figure in the corner, a very delicate-looking boy.
Uchiha Itachi.
Most of the room's attention was focused on him.
The Genin candidates present were more or less older than Uchiha Itachi, watching this ten-year-old fellow in the exam room made them somewhat displeased, not to mention this child belonged to the most detested and feared Uchiha Clan by the villagers.
"The genius of the Uchiha Clan..."
"I heard that kid is taking the exam all by himself?"
"Humph, Uchiha Clan members have always been arrogant, thinking they can pass the Chunin exams alone is quite normal. That kid is really arrogant..."
"..."
Uchiha Itachi stood quietly.
Despite being just a ten-year-old boy, Uchiha Itachi showed more patience than the other older Genin, as if he could always stand quietly.
Even though people were constantly talking about him nearby, he was completely unfazed, as if he heard nothing, indifferent to others' opinions.
Bam!
The room's door suddenly cracked open!
As the door was kicked to pieces, the whole room instantly fell silent, and a white-haired figure strode into the room, clearly irritated in tone!
"So noisy!"
"This room is the noisiest in the entire building!"
"..."
The group of Genin instantly became as silent as cicadas in the cold, not daring to make a sound.
Because the person was wearing a green Konoha Jonin uniform, not someone this group of Genin could casually discuss or curse.
Moreover...
Many Genin recognized who he was.
Kakashi Hatake, a famously talented Jonin in the village, reportedly graduated from school at five, became a Chunin at six, and a Jonin at twelve.
The Ninja World often called him the cold-blooded Kakashi or the Sharingan Kakashi. In terms of fame and strength, Kakashi Hatake far exceeded other Jonin in the village.
"The venue for the first exam of the Chunin exams has changed."
This Jonin waved at them, full of impatience: "You can leave, go to the Hokage Tower and check the latest notice."
"What!"
"Why did they suddenly change the exam location?"
"We didn't receive any prior notice!"
"All of you, shut up!"
The Konoha Jonin coldly silenced the noisy Genin, his gaze tinged with obvious disdain: "This is the Hokage's order, this room will be used as a meeting place for an ally meeting, do you think the village would delay important matters for your Genin exam?"
"..."
The Genin's hearts were filled with rage, but they dared not speak up.
"Senior Kakashi..."
Two adults stepped forward from the group.
These two adults were here to assist in the Chunin exam's written test, and they were not Genin, but Chunin who had infiltrated the Genin group.
Since the first written test primarily tested the Genin's reconnaissance and information-gathering skills, these two Chunin would act as Genin to provide correct answers to all questions, offering the information to be gathered by the Genin.
"The Chunin assisting with the written test should also report to the new venue!"
Kakashi Hatake's expression was full of impatience, seemingly seeing through their identities but choosing not to expose them, loudly continued: "Alright, hurry up and go, don't be late to the new venue, this room needs to be cleared immediately to hold Konoha's ally meeting."
"..."
The group of Genin could only silently leave in groups.
When they left, they didn't even see any Chunin maintaining order in the surroundings, it seemed this really wasn't the written test venue for the Chunin exam.
This group of Genin could only obediently go to the Hokage Tower to view the new venue notice.
No one noticed that in a small compartment on the stairs, two Chunin responsible for maintaining order were unconscious inside.
The entire entrance area of the written test venue quickly became empty.
Kakashi Hatake glanced around, his gaze falling on the only person who hadn't moved, Uchiha Itachi: "Hmm? Kid, why aren't you going to the new venue?"
"What new venue?"
Uchiha Itachi slowly lifted his head, but there was no longer any gentleness in his eyes, he asked in a deep voice: "Who are you? Why are you deceiving them to go to a new venue?"
"Isn't that disrespectful to a senior?"
Kakashi Hatake stretched lazily, seemingly a bit displeased: "Kid, even if you are the genius of the Uchiha Clan, you should show some respect to your seniors, right?"
"Jonin seniors in the village wouldn't be so disrespectful as you..."
Uchiha Itachi's hand moved towards his ninja pouch, shaking his head: "The Chunin exams are a big deal for the village, it wouldn't be likely to change the venue right before the exam starts."
"Most importantly..."
Uchiha Itachi's eyes faintly showed a hint of red, his voice becoming more serious: "Even though your Transformation Jutsu is very advanced, under the gaze of the Sharingan..."
"Tsk..."
The figure of Kakashi Hatake instantly turned into a puff of smoke and disappeared.
A young boy revealed his true form, a smile on his face: "Hello, Uchiha Itachi, Lord Danzo was right, you truly did not disappoint me..."