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Chapter 176 The mistake I let go of is back

On the rooftop in the distance, a figure silently looked down at the scene with a smile on his face.

"The killing intent arises out of jealousy, and the desire to make one's kind experience the feeling of being alone is like the logical thinking formed by the existence of loneliness."

He commented in a low voice, and the sound of lazy footsteps slowly approached. The smile on his face did not fade, but became more obvious.

"How was it? Did Naruto and Sasuke cause you any trouble?"

"Compared to the trouble, these two children gave me more surprises. It should be said that your help is indispensable. If I let them take part in the Chunin Exam like this, will it be......"

Kakashi frowned, revealing a rare trace of sadness. If the weakness of a three-person team lies in its members, then Sakura is definitely the weakest link.

Naruto himself is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and he has no shortage of physical strength and endurance. His ability to control chakra is many times stronger than that of an ordinary jonin.

Sasuke has even opened his Sharingan, and after so many years of training, his eyes have grown to the point where he has two magatama. Whether it's fire escape, shuriken technique, or physical skills, his growth rate is even more astonishing.

The only exception is Sakura, who is a civilian ninja herself. She has no family or teacher to guide her, and is mostly an insignificant member in missions.

"What's wrong with that? Only when you recognize your own shortcomings can you better understand why you need to improve."

"Children will one day leave their parents' protection and grow up step by step. The current environment is many times better than the Ninja World War, so it is inevitable that people will become lazy."

Huayue chuckled twice and looked at Kakashi who was in deep thought, with a hint of meaning.

"Speaking of which, I heard some bad rumors in the Hidden Rain Village recently. It said that the head of the Hidden Rain Village, Hanzo Salamander, was killed and seized power. I don't know if it's true or not."

Kakashi's whole body was shocked and his face turned into one of disbelief.

"Salamander Hanzo? The one who gave Orochimaru and the others the title of Sannin and was called the demigod of ninja, the Salamander Hanzo, how is this possible?"

"Who knows? It's hard to say whether the specific situation is true or not. It's better to be careful. I smell danger. Tell the Third Hokage..."

At this time, Kakashi clearly saw the sarcasm at the corner of Uchiha Huayue's mouth.

"The mistakes I made because of my soft-heartedness back then have now come back. I hope that when sacrifice is needed, I will still be able to fight for Konoha without hesitation."

At this moment, Kakashi didn't know what these words meant, but judging from Huayue's slightly emotional expression, this matter might very well endanger the Third Hokage.

"I will convey it truthfully. Goodbye."

Kakashi bowed his head. No matter when he faced her, he could never figure out what was hidden behind those eyes.

Half an hour later, Class 7 arrived at their usual gathering place.

"Sorry, sorry, I met a black cat on the way, and an old friend I haven't seen for a long time, so..."

"Here we go again! Kakashi-sensei's excuse for delaying is always the same. At least change it up!"

Sakura complained loudly, while Naruto beside her couldn't stop laughing and stretched out his right hand to Kakashi.

"Teacher Kakashi, please don't waste our time any longer. We still have to conduct special training for the Chunin Exams. Please hand in the Chunin Exam registration form quickly."

Kakashi shook his head helplessly, took out three registration forms and placed them in front of the three people.

"I'd like to state in advance that registration for the Chunin Exam will only be formally accepted if three people agree. After all, a ninja team consists of three people, and there may be death during the exam."

At this point, Sakura was slightly stunned, because the three people's eyes glanced at her, making her confidence in herself decrease.

"Sakura, especially you, think carefully before telling me your decision. If you don't make a half-hearted decision to face death, you might die in the examination room. Think it over before answering me."

Kakashi's warning slightly changed Haruno Sakura's resolute mentality.

"No problem. No one can hurt my teammates. Doesn't Kakashi-sensei believe in my strength?"

Facing the chuckling Naruto, Kakashi shook his head solemnly.

"You are participating in the Chunin Exam. As a Chunin, you will one day lead a team independently and become a team leader, rather than a useless ninja who depends on the protection of your teammates. You should think about it carefully."

After that, Kakashi disappeared in front of the three people. The atmosphere on the bridge was heavy. Naruto said nothing, and Sasuke was silent.

"Um, Sasuke-kun, Naruto... I..."

"Don't worry about us. Just tell Kakashi-sensei what you think. I'm going to special training, so I'll leave first."

When Sakura saw Naruto disappear and Sasuke was left alone, she was about to muster up the courage to say that she would never hold them back.

All I heard was Sasuke's cold and calm voice.

"Whether you participate or not, we will respect your decision. For me, the title of Chunin or Jonin is not important at all. All I want is power, nothing more."

Before he could finish his words, Sasuke flashed away, leaving Sakura, who had finally mustered up the courage, hanging there.

After a long silence, Sakura stomped hard on the ground, complaining.

"Really, you bastard! One or two of them are like this. It's not easy for a girl to muster up the courage. Oh, let's go home..."

At the same time, in the Hokage office building, in the calligraphy room of the Third Hokage.

"'The mistake I let go of because of my soft-heartedness has now come back...' I see, that's how it is!"

Wisps of smoke drifted from the pipe in his hand, obscuring the cloudy old eyes of the Third Hokage. Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded slightly, and the disciple whom he regarded as the inheritor of his will flashed through his mind.

"Orochimaru, more than a decade has passed, and you finally came back with hatred for Konoha and dissatisfaction with me."

His already sluggish old waist became even more hunched. After signaling Kakashi to leave, he gently wiped the armor that he had not worn for a long time.

"It seems that the person who will accompany me on my last journey is still you, but after I leave, who will be the Hokage?"

At this moment, looking at the telescope that had never been closed, Sarutobi Hiruzen picked up the crystal ball as if possessed by a ghost, and a tall figure with white hair came into view.

The skinny old hand trembled slightly, and a hint of excitement appeared in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes.

"You are finally back, back to your hometown, my other disciple..."

On the bustling streets of Konoha, Naruto was thinking about what shortcomings he still had to make up for. He heard a crisp slap and subconsciously looked up and ahead.

"Wait, young lady, your thing is really turbulent, let me touch it, just consider it a sacrifice for art..."

Snapped!

"Get away, you lecherous old man, you pervert!"

The fashionably dressed woman stormed off, and Naruto looked over curiously from a distance, only to see a strong white-haired man sighing in a low voice.

"The women in this village still have such bad tempers..."