Maybe it's because the annual ninja selection exam is about to be officially held in the Konoha Ninja Village. As Naruto and his party got closer to the village on the way back to the village, the more clearly they could notice that the number of people going to the village was increasing more than before. And judging from their respective outfits, there are a large number of people who are outsiders who do not belong to the Konoha Ninja Village. When Naruto and his party arrived at the entrance of the village, there was a long black queue outside the gate that suddenly seemed much narrower. So much so that the already thriving Konoha Ninja Village suddenly became more and more lively.

Of course, if it is placed in normal times, although the additional number of people in this part is large, it will not be such an exaggerated long queue at the gate of Konoha Ninja Village...... In the final analysis, it was the event of the Shinobi exam, just like the Olympics in Naruto's previous life, not so much an exam, but an open competition that was specially provided to various countries and villages in peacetime to show their military might. So much so that as the date of the Zhongnin exam is gradually approaching, the village is not only to make a relatively simple registration procedure for these newcomers to the village. It is also to prevent someone from deliberately causing trouble and destroying at this juncture. It was decided to add an additional registration checkpoint at the only entrance to the village that could enter the village normally.

It is precisely because of this that when the speed of passage cannot keep up with the increase in the speed of passengers, such a spectacular long queue will come out at this originally spacious gate.

At the same time, this long queue is only for those unidentified strange outsiders. In addition, in order not to disturb the ninjas in the village, the time to go out on a mission. At the same time as adding levels, for Naruto and others, who are themselves affiliated with the Konoha Ninja Village, a special passage is naturally retained, which is convenient for their families to pass through quickly, and they don't have to endure the pain of queuing slowly.

"It seems that the importance of this middle ninja exam is far more exaggerated than I imagined......"

Of course, such a spectacular and rare scene, Rao was expected by Naruto, who thought he was mentally prepared. But I couldn't help but be taken aback by the fact that the village was obviously several times more lively. So much so that between his hands and his head, he kept looking at all kinds of pedestrians as if he had just arrived. He raised his eyebrows a little curiously, muttering to himself.

"Are these people all here to take the middle ninja exam...... Having said that, I clearly remember that the day the Zhongnin exam started was July 1st. There's still a few days left to prepare, right? Why are there so many people now......"

"That's of course, after all, this is the middle ninja exam, but it only comes once a year...... Unless someone is like someone who willingly wants to be a 10,000-year ninja, there's no reason not to participate, isn't it? ”

And just as Naruto was muttering to himself about this rather spectacular scene. Itachi, who had finally calmed down the small fan, happened to hear Naruto's whispered words in his ears word for word. Then the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing his usual gentle smile. He shifted his pace slightly, closing the distance between himself and Naruto. While teasing pointedly, he answered for Naruto.

"As for the remaining days...... I think they were worried that they would fail the exam because they were not familiar with the venue, so they came early to familiarize themselves with the terrain of the village, right? ”

Or...... Is it to go to the village in advance and see those places, which are suitable for hiding people and making it easier for them to do things? ”

It's just that Naruto, who has always liked to plan everything according to the worst-case scenario, to achieve the effect of preparing for a rainy day, but just after Itachi's voice fell, he gave another possibility that seemed a little terrifying at first glance. Immediately, from Itachi's somewhat satisfied eyes, knowing that the other party had also thought of this possibility, Naruto closed his mouth in amusement in order to prevent unnecessary commotion in the village. Then he paused slightly, because he glanced at it inadvertently, and saw that although he had finally let go of Itachi's arm under the persuasion of the Weasel, he was still staring at the Weasel's figure for fear that the Weasel would break his promise and run away.

"Then again...... Sasuke, who is jealous and awkward, was finally appeased by you? ”

"Huh? Are you embarrassed to say? If it weren't for helping you clean up the mess, how could I not have time to accompany Sasuke?! ”

It's just that Naruto, who was distracted, obviously relaxed his instinct to survive. So much so that these ridiculous words, although they poked at the sore spot of the ferret, were tantamount to digging a grave for the crazy self who was dying. As a result, the smile on Itachi's face stiffened, and he responded word by word without smiling. While pretending to be enthusiastic, he narrowed the distance between him and Naruto. While letting himself look into Naruto's eyes, he unceremoniously transformed into the appearance of a kaleidoscope writing wheel.

"Not only did I have no time to accompany Quan, but I also misunderstood my baby brother, my own brother, it is not as good as you to speak honestly...... How are you going to compensate me for such a big impact? Whirlpool - vortex - song - people——! ”

“…… Belch...... Uh, ahem...... Haha, that'...... Well......"

Under the gaze of the familiar and terrifying scarlet eyes, Rao was determined by Naruto, and under the feeling of emptiness that he actively hit the muzzle of the gun, he derived the illusion of weakness and weakness. After swallowing his saliva, he responded quite awkwardly and stiffly intermittently, and at the same time turned on the slackened desire to survive at full power again. and then in a hurry, he changed the topic again in a serious manner.

"Let's talk about this later...... Itachi-san, what happened to the final disposition of the ghost shark? ”

"Hey, my brain is spinning pretty fast...... Okay, anyway, as long as the eldest lady of the Hyuga family still stays in the village, you can run away as a monk, but you can't run away from the temple! When the matter is over, let's settle the score. ”

Fortunately, even Naruto's intention to change the subject was too obvious and clumsy. But its own character, Itachi, who takes care of the overall situation, didn't really go to Naruto's trouble in this special period. So much so that while the open kaleidoscope writing wheel eye was slowly closed again. After pretending to be vicious and scaring Naruto, he responded to Naruto's question pointedly.

"The ghost shark's words have already left. Counting the time, it should be almost back to the base of the Xiao organization. ”

"Leave ......? Not an escape? ”

Of course, these prompting words naturally can't help Naruto, who likes to play with words on weekdays. So much so that from Itachi's words, he noticed a strange key word, and more or less had a rough guess about the current position of the ghost shark. And from the beginning to the end, under the calm appearance of not the slightest nervousness or worry, Naruto, who was more and more confirmed in his guess, muttered to himself with excitement in his heart.

"I see, it seems that Itachi-san's plan has succeeded......"

When it came to business, Naruto and Itachi both tacitly restrained their superfluous thoughts, and discussed the information they had with each other. In addition, in order to get closer to Naruto and make it easier for him to whisper, Itachi never gave up his intimate appearance of hooking his shoulders. At first glance, the two of them, who were as close as brothers, suddenly let go behind, and the small group of fans that were inadvertently ignored by the two of them puffed up a fleshy bun face, and they ate flying vinegar.

Of course, among them, whether the small group fan ate the vinegar that his brother "occupied" Naruto, or the atmosphere between Naruto and his brother, is really too close vinegar......

Well, I don't know......

And when the conversation between Naruto and Itachi came to an end for the time being. The crowd also walked in this slow and slow walk to the center of the village.

Obviously, in the hearts of most Naruto fans, Itachi, who has the reputation of "Itachi God", can provide Naruto with more than just subduing the oni shark, which is just such a good news. So much so that during the conversation, what made Naruto overjoyed was not only the way Itachi cast an illusion on Cardo, so that Cardo was 100% obedient and completely obedient to Naruto. even got a surprising piece of information from the mouth of the behind-the-scenes instigator of Cardo.

That's why Cardo, who is already rich and rivals, would take the trouble to raid the country of waves, trying to keep this small country with weak development potential firmly in the palm of his hand......

Because, by chance, Cardo found that the country of Bozhi, which is geographically remote and has extremely inconvenient transportation, actually contains extremely rich mineral resources! In these years of mining and exploration, it has been further confirmed that in the veins of the country of waves, in addition to precious metals such as gold and silver, there are many ores that are extremely scarce even on the vast land!

It is precisely because of this that Cardo, who is trying to control the country of waves, is on the surface, although it is to exploit and extract a lot of oil and water from the inhabitants of the country of waves. But secretly, I don't look down on this kind of small profits at all, and it can even be said that I am trading at a loss, and what I really look at is the rich mineral resources that are hidden in the country of Poland and have not been discovered!

And these things, in a sense, but no matter how much money you spend, you may not be able to buy them, and they are not afraid of depreciation and price reduction, but they may be worth a real hard currency at any time!

In other words, compared to subduing the oni shark and not slashing the others, Naruto's biggest gain from this trip was the result of this easy move and the successful acquisition of Cardo! And then on the economic side, there is the support of a consortium under the command of Cardo. The issue of mineral demand is indispensable, and there is no need to worry about it at all. Originally, it was nominally equal and mutual assistance, but in fact, due to economic sanctions, the Konoha Ninja Village, which was restricted by the Fire Country everywhere, has the ability to be completely independent in the true sense of the word! It is not impossible to even directly launch a mutiny, so that the position of the great name of this Fire Country will be replaced by another person!

Of course, Naruto just thought about this kind of crazy thoughts, and he didn't plan to put it into action at all......

After all, you can't be a big fat man in one bite......

If the Konoha Ninja Village, which is already a big hit, really follows Naruto's thoughts, completely overthrows the rule of the Daimyo of the Fire Country, and then includes the entire Fire Country into the territory of the Konoha Ninja Village......

Well, I'm afraid that there is no need for the Fire Country to resist something, those other countries who only know the meaning of the cold lips and teeth, and thus perceive the threat, will besiege the Fire Country in the first time, under the slogan of helping the Fire Country rehabilitate, because Cardo found that the country of Waves, which is geographically remote and extremely inconvenient for transportation, actually contains extremely rich mineral resources in an accidental situation! In these years of mining and exploration, it has been further confirmed that in the veins of the country of waves, in addition to precious metals such as gold and silver, there are many ores that are extremely scarce even on the vast land!

It is precisely because of this that Cardo, who is trying to control the country of waves, is on the surface, although it is to exploit and extract a lot of oil and water from the inhabitants of the country of waves. But secretly, I don't look down on this kind of small profits at all, and it can even be said that I am trading at a loss, and what I really look at is the rich mineral resources that are hidden in the country of Poland and have not been discovered!

And these things, in a sense, but no matter how much money you spend, you may not be able to buy them, and they are not afraid of depreciation and price reduction, but they may be worth a real hard currency at any time!

In other words, compared to subduing the oni shark and not slashing the others, Naruto's biggest gain from this trip was the result of this easy move and the successful acquisition of Cardo! And then on the economic side, there is the support of a consortium under the command of Cardo. The issue of mineral demand is indispensable, and there is no need to worry about it at all. Originally, it was nominally equal and mutual assistance, but in fact, due to economic sanctions, the Konoha Ninja Village, which was restricted by the Fire Country everywhere, has the ability to be completely independent in the true sense of the word! It is not impossible to even directly launch a mutiny, so that the position of the great name of this Fire Country will be replaced by another person!

Of course, Naruto just thought about this kind of crazy thoughts, and he didn't plan to put it into action at all......

After all, you can't be a big fat man in one bite......

If the Konoha Ninja Village, which is already a big hit, really follows Naruto's thoughts, completely overthrows the rule of the Daimyo of the Fire Country, and then includes the entire Fire Country into the territory of the Konoha Ninja Village......

Well, I'm afraid that there is no need for the Fire Nation to resist anything, as long as those other countries who know the meaning of the cold lips and teeth and thus perceive the threat from this, will besiege it as soon as possible, under the slogan of helping the Fire Nation rehabilitate

(End of chapter)