Civilians in Konoha, forging their own paths

"What is the theme of this Five Kage Summit?" Feiyun asked. She did not participate in Konoha's preparatory meeting, nor was she among the participants.

"There are two topics. One is to regularize the joint Chunin Exams as a grand event in the ninja world! The second is to strengthen exchanges and dialogues among the villages and hold the Five Kage Talks on a regular basis!" Dihuangmaru said.

"It sounds like a nothing, but there are a lot of conflicts of interest involved!" Although Feiyun does not participate in political affairs, he understands it.

"It's nothing more than a quarrel. Everyone wants to take the initiative and gain greater benefits for themselves!" Dihuang Wan smiled. "It's a rare experience to have a meeting with this group of old foxes!"

The next day, in a meeting room in the Hokage Building, the Kages of various villages arrived one after another, and the much-anticipated Five Kage Summit was about to begin!

Participants included:

Konohagakure, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya!

The Hidden Kirigakure, the Fourth Mizukage, Karotachi Yagura, and the former Third Mizukage, Biwa Juzo!

Iwagakure, the third Tsuchikage, the two heavenly scales, Oonoki, yellow earth, hunting!

The Sand Village, the Third Kazekage, Rasa, and Ye Cang!

The Hidden Cloud Sect, the Third Raikage, Dodai, the Raikage's son Ai!

All the participants can be said to be the backbone of the ninja world! They have a resounding name and a pivotal position in each village!

As Konoha was the host, the Third Hokage would naturally give the opening remarks!

"Welcome everyone to Konoha to participate in the Joint Chunin Exam and the Five Kage Summit! The two topics of this Five Kage Summit have been informed to you in advance, so let's get started without further ado!"

As soon as the voice fell, the Third Tsuchikage, Ninja Ōnoki, spoke directly: "Hokage, the Joint Chunin Exam is held in Konoha every year. Don't you Konoha have collected a lot of information about the younger generations of our village? If a war breaks out, won't you Konoha target us? Humph, you have a good plan. I, Iwagakure, will never agree to it!"

The Third Raikage echoed, "Yes, Konoha's conspiracy is clearly revealed!"

As expected, Iwagakure and Kumogakure took the lead in attacking! At this time, Sand Village and Mist Village did not speak, waiting for Konoha's rebuttal!

Sarutobi Hiruzen said: "The purpose of holding the joint Chunin exam is to strengthen the communication between ninjas from different villages. Through the competition, they can find their own shortcomings. At the same time, it also provides a platform for outstanding juniors to show themselves! It is not to collect intelligence as Lord Tsuchikage and Lord Raikage said!"

"As for the location of the Joint Chunin Exam being held in Konoha, it is because Konoha is located in the center of the five major countries and is at a convenient distance. It is very convenient for other villages to come here. Konoha's Death Forest is an excellent place for trials!"

"Moreover, the Chunin Exam is open to the public. It is not just Konoha that can watch. The leaders of each village are watching the entire process of the Chunin Exam! Naturally, there is no problem of Konoha unilaterally collecting intelligence from other villages!"

After hearing this, Dihuangwan couldn't help but secretly give Sarutobi Hiruzen a thumbs up, "The Sandaime is really a master of sophistry! This mouth trick is really amazing!"

However, as a famous old stubborn person in the ninja world, the Third Tsuchikage, Ohnoki, was dismissive and insisted that he would not participate in the Joint Chunin Exam no matter what Sarutobi Hiruzen said!

Seeing that the first topic was at a stalemate, the Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura finally spoke!

"I have a suggestion, you might as well listen to it!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen said: "Mister Mizukage, please speak!"

Karuju Yagura said: "Since Lord Tsuchikage and Lord Raikage are worried about their intelligence being collected, I think it would be better if the five major villages took turns to hold the joint Chunin Exam!"

"In the past three years, the annual event has been held in Konoha. As more and more villages participate, it has become more and more labor-intensive and costly for Konoha! Site maintenance, accommodation arrangements, security guards, logistics supplies, and medical guarantees are also a heavy burden for Konoha!"

"Why not set the joint Chunin Exams to be held every two years, and have the five major villages take turns hosting it? This way, I believe the concerns of Lord Tsuchikage, Lord Raikage, and Lord Hokage can be dispelled!"

"In this way, the five major ninja villages will only take turns every ten years. For the host village, this amount of resource consumption is nothing to worry about!"

"Which village holds the Joint Chunin Exam is that village's chance to show itself to the outside world!"

"Each village will have more time to prepare, and the younger generations taking the exam will be able to experience the different styles of each village, which will truly strengthen the communication between the villages!"

After hearing what Karuta Yagura said, the conference room fell into a burst of discussion!

The Third Kazekage was the first to respond: "I think what Mr. Mizukage said just now is very reasonable! I agree with Mr. Mizukage's proposal!"

"I didn't expect that the Mizukage is so knowledgeable at such a young age. Old man, your disciples are good. The Hidden Mist Village has successors!" said the Third Tsuchikage, the Ninja Hero Ohnoki.

Old ghost, that’s what he calls the Third Mizukage!

"Oonoki, it's rare that you said something pleasing to the ear! What Yagura just said was indeed very thoughtful. I wonder what you think, Mr. Hokage and Mr. Raikage?" said the Third Mizukage.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was actually a little unwilling in his heart, but holding the joint Chunin Examination in Konoha every year was indeed a heavy burden for Konoha, especially this time!

It is held every two years. Although the pace is slow, each village still has its own separate Chunin examination, which will not affect the village's Chunin replenishment!

On the contrary, holding the exam every two years will allow the outstanding younger generations of each village to have more time to prepare and grow, so that they can participate in the Joint Chunin Exam with a better attitude!

It is foreseeable that if this can be accomplished, the biennial Joint Chunin Exam will become a stage for the true elites of each village to compete!

Unfortunately, in this way, the Joint Chunin Exam is no longer a platform exclusively for Konoha. Whoever holds the Joint Chunin Exam will be the focus of the ninja world! This makes him feel a little uncomfortable!

"I agree with Mr. Mizukage's suggestion!" The Third Raikage expressed his opinion!

Now everyone's eyes are on Sarutobi Hiruzen!

Sarutobi Hiruzen cursed inwardly, "Damn it! If I don't agree, you four great ninja villages can completely isolate Konoha and organize a new joint Chunin exam! By then, Konoha's so-called joint Chunin exam will exist in name only!"

"This Fourth Mizukage is no simple matter! I underestimated him before!"

Seeing that Sarutobi Hiruzen did not express his opinion for a long time, Ōnoki and the Third Raikage showed playful smiles!

"Humph, Sarutobi Hiruzen, you hypocritical old fellow!"

In the end, Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, indicating that he agreed with Karatachi Yagura's suggestion!

Afterwards, everyone discussed the details of the suggestions!

Finally, the first item was successfully passed!

The Joint Chunin Exam was changed to be held in turns among the five major ninja villages, every two years. This time it was hosted by Konoha, and then through a draw, Sunagakure won the right to host the next Joint Chunin Exam, followed by Kirigakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure!

The second item was also quickly passed. The Five Kage Summit was no longer tied to the Joint Chunin Exam, nor would it be held in the five major villages. Instead, it would be held once every five years in the permanently neutral country of Iron Kingdom!

In each subsequent joint Chunin Exam, the Kage of each village may participate as appropriate, but no more than two people may participate!

In other words, similar to the anime timeline, there is one shadow from the local village and one from another village, which reduces the possibility of forming cliques and small circles!