Konoha: The Legend of Chiba

"Squeak..."

The closed door slowly opened, and a faint light shone into the office that had been silent for a while.

"As for the issue of Orochimaru, in fact, during the second test, he had already appeared in front of Hongdou, and, according to Hongdou's report, it is very likely that Orochimaru appeared on purpose."

And following this faint ray of light, three figures filed in one after another, followed by the words of the third Hokage.

"What? You showed up in the second test, and you showed up on purpose, Hirizhan, why did you hide it from us? A defected ninja like Orochimaru showed up in such a critical Zhongnin exam, and showed up on purpose , must be plotting something, this kind of time should be the most..."

And hearing this sentence, stopped at Hokage's desk, looked at the third Hokage sitting in front of him, Mitomonyan almost subconsciously spoke.

In the words, there is a lot of blame.

"Prevention, is it?"

However, before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by the third Hokage who sat down.

"Men Yan, don't embarrass Ri Zhan about this matter. I believe there is a reason why he concealed this matter, and you and I know the situation of the village. The experienced Ninja went to defend, and the pressure on Hizhan was also great, and since Orochimaru appeared in front of Hongdou openly, and did not silence him in the end, it is naturally impossible to see that Hongdou was his disciple. It's already suspicious."

Regarding this, Sandai Hokage didn't speak, but Zhuanji Xiaochun did.

Regarding this matter, Zhuanzhu Xiaochun supported the Third Hokage. As for why the Third Hokage didn't tell himself, there are naturally reasons for the Third Hokage.

Moreover, even if they knew about this matter, what they could do was quite limited.

The situation in the village, as advisors and elders, they are also very clear, besides, they are the age that should retreat to the second line, but because the village's high-level seniors are weak, they can only bite the bullet.

It's good to not know some things.

At least, if the third Hokage in front of him, that is, his reliable partner Hiruza Sarutobi for decades decided not to tell them, then it is necessary for them not to know about it.

"I know……"

As for the words of turning to bed Koharu, Mito Menyan sighed and said so.

To be honest, he also knows that there are some things they shouldn't know, and Kakashi and Hirazan himself also said just now that Orochimaru may have contacted other allied countries and showed up to confuse Konoha. It is obvious that they already know some of Konoha's situation. If they let the two elder advisors know, it may still cause a certain degree of confusion.

At such times, the power of their advice can sometimes add to the chaos.

However, this kind of thing, he still hopes that he can know. During such an important public exam, a S-level rebel broke into the village, blatantly showing off his existence, and might even unite with other allies. In an emergency situation, I finally found out that it was still very uncomfortable for Mitomen Yan.

"Actually, I didn't intend to hide it from you. All of this is Qianye's intention. Of course, Qianye is also concerned about what you are worried about now, and has no other intentions."

In this regard, looking at the two people who expressed their understanding, Sandai Hokage sighed and said.

This matter was indeed not intended to be concealed from the two of them, but Qianye insisted on not letting them know about it.

As for the reason, it is similar to what the two said just now, which is to consider the unstable factors that will be generated by the power of the two.

Even Chiba, facing the current situation in Konoha, has to be careful not to do anything dangerous.

It must be safe and secure.

As for whether Chiba has any opinion on the two elder advisors, Sandai Hokage does not think that at the political level, as the same camp, there are not obvious differences and hostility in political opinions. Hold grudges afterwards.

Moreover, looking back on the contact between Qianye and the two elder advisors, there was basically no quarrel, and in the end it was the elder advisor who persuaded Qianye, and Qianye had absolutely no reason not to tell the two of them because of personal affairs.

It's just that the situation forced it, or in other words, for the sake of prudence, the information that could have been told to the two of them was concealed.

Moreover, if Chiba is such a small-minded person, he would not be able to choose Chiba as the only candidate for the fifth generation.

"Does Chiba mean..."

And hearing this sentence, Mito Menyan pursed his lips, and the bit of unwillingness in his eyes finally disappeared.

Obviously after hearing what Qianye meant, the bit of unwillingness in his heart disappeared quickly.

"So, what does Qianye mean now? Since you have come back, you should also know the current situation of the village and the problems the village is facing. Why do you have to act secretly?"

Regarding this, Turning Sleeping Xiaochun seemed to have a different idea, so he also opened his mouth at this time.

In the words, there seemed to be considerable doubts about Qianye's non-appearance.

"Qianye also has difficulties that he can't say. After all, he has been pursuing Nobuhiko Uchiha for more than ten years. With his ability, although he didn't say it, it is estimated that he has faced Nobuhiko Uchiha several times. I'm afraid there is something to worry about."

In this regard, the third Hokage said so.

In the words, it was full of excuses for Qianye.

No wonder Xiaochun was suspicious.

Chiba's behavior is indeed somewhat puzzling.

However, even though he said he was trying to excuse Chiba and had absolute trust in Chiba, the Third Hokage himself did not understand Chiba's current behavior.

Here, for the sentence of Zhuanshu Xiaochun, the third Hokage also understands the meaning of the words, and has the same feeling.

At this time, Qianye chose to act secretly, which is indeed not in line with the routine, or in other words, not in line with the current situation.

The current Konoha Village can be said to be suffering from internal and external troubles. The internal staff is insufficient, and the problem of lack of support is becoming more and more acute. Externally, Orochimaru and the Allies, it can be said that Konoha has reached a rather critical situation.

And at this time, since Chiba has come back, he should reveal his identity, even if he doesn't take over directly, he can announce that all the affairs of the Chunin Exam will be handed over to him. According to the rules, Hokage must be the receptionist. At this time, Chiba announced that it would not be good to take over.

But so what?

With Chiba's prestige and deterrent power, plus the status of the future Five Hokage, the entire ninja world who has experienced that era should know that if Chiba receives Kazekage, how dare Kazekage have any opinions?

Think back then, in the eyes of Uchiha Madara, what happened to the first generation of Kazekage?

Chiba's strength and prestige, in this era, are definitely at the level of the first generation of Hokage and Uchiha Madara, a mere Kazekage, dare not have any complaints, and even, may have to maintain a more humble attitude than Hokage.

And it is precisely because of this that as long as Chiba reveals her identity and frankly takes over the Chuinin exam affairs, the internal and external troubles Konoha faces are basically solved.

Now that Qianye is hiding in the dark and directing, it seems that she is a bit far away.

Moreover, even if there were some unspeakable secrets, what kind of unspeakable secrets would make him not even use such a simple method?

After much deliberation, no matter whether it is the third Hokage or Zhuanju Xiaochun, they can't think of it.

"Are you sure it's really Chiba?"

But at this time, after hearing Sandai Hokage's excuse, Zhuanzhu Xiaochun was even more suspicious, and after a short pause, she said suspiciously.

"What's the meaning?"

Hearing this, before the Third Hokage could speak, Mitomonyan frowned, and spoke vigilantly.

"Hizhan, are you really sure this is Qianye? Was it the Qianye back then, not the other Qianye?"

And hearing Mitomonyan's words, Zhuanzhu Xiaochun took a slight breath, and said this sentence that she didn't want to say.

"Ah! I'm sure."

And the answer he got was the absolute affirmation of the Three Hokages.

Chiba, definitely still that Chiba.

Even if things are a little unpredictable, Sandai Hokage also believes that Chiba is still the original Chiba.

Obviously, the meaning of turning to bed Xiaochun is not to really suspect that Chiba was faked by others, but to consider that Chiba lost everything because of the Nine-Tails Rebellion, and also pursued that Uchiha Nobuhiko in the dark world alone for so long , Chiba is no longer the original Chiba.

Yes.

Turning to bed Xiaochun is worried, Qianye has changed because of losing everything and walking in the dark world for so long.

He is no longer Chiba, and even will do something unfavorable to Konoha.

And it is obvious that Qianye, who has such a possibility, cannot be absolutely trusted, and should not even be given such a huge power to him.

For Konoha, there have been a lot in history, far from Uchiha Madara, and near Orochimaru.

Even if Chiba had done so many things for the village and gained so much trust, when encountering such a thing, he really couldn't trust him too much.

The recent example of Orochimaru is the first, and what Zhuanzhu Xiaochun considered is actually quite correct.

However, for the Third Hokage, although Chiba has only contacted the village unilaterally for so many years, and it is not convenient for the village to contact him, but from the news that is sent back every time, the Third Hokage can feel that Chiba is still the same Chiba .

Perhaps because of losing everything, Chiba will inevitably change a bit.

But the essence will not change.

He is still the reincarnation of the first Hokage who can burn his life for his companions.

So, here, the Three Hokages also have doubts, but they don't doubt it.

"Forget it, then, is it Chiba's intention to collect information on the surrounding allies and not hesitate to take out some of the people who are already nervous?"

As for the words of the three generations of Hokage, Zhuanzhu Xiaochun pondered for a while, after all, he did not insist on his own opinion, but just changed the topic like this.

Worth mentioning.

Who would want Chiba to stop being Chiba?

Moreover, although Ri Zhan misread Orochimaru, after all, he didn't miss other people, so let's trust his vision.

At this time, such a thought flashed through her mind.

Those present and even the entire Konoha, who really wants to believe that Qianye has changed, and is no longer that Qianye?

In this regard, Zhuanzhu Xiaochun is no exception.

"That's right, as long as it involves the Chunin exam, I no longer give orders. All the arrangements are almost Chiba's idea."

In this regard, the third Hokage replied.

"At this time? Has Chiba understood everything?"

Hearing this, Mitomonyan said so.

"Well, in fact, Qianye is still quite concerned about the village. He already knew some general information through contacting ninjas, and it took him time to understand the situation when he came back. In addition, he had collected a lot of information outside, and now Everything in the village is already understood very clearly.”

In this regard, the third Hokage said.

Mitomonyan's question is obviously because he is afraid that Chiba will return too soon and take over the entire Chunin exam at once, and something will go wrong because he doesn't understand the situation.

However, this is obviously overthinking. Since he handed everything over to Qianye, he must know that Qianye can solve it.

As for the current situation of the village, he naturally made arrangements.

"Then, let's follow Chiba's arrangement."

And hearing this sound, Zhuanzhu Xiaochun and Mitomonyan stopped struggling, and said in relief.

"Um."

To this, Sandai Hokage nodded.

"Sun Zhan, Men Yan..."

Afterwards, after being relieved, Koharu turned to bed and glanced at Mitomon Yan beside him, and also at the Third Hokage in front of him, and said again.

However, after speaking, he did not speak directly, but showed a bit of hesitation.

"What's wrong?"

Regarding this, Sandai Hokage and Mitomon Yan were taken aback at the same time, and asked subconsciously.

At the same time, his face became serious.

After so many years, they also know Zhuanzhu Xiaochun's character very well. She is definitely a leader among girls who act resolutely and decisively. Even many men are far inferior to her.

She showed such obvious hesitation, it was obvious that she was going to say something very important next.

Or, at least, something very important to her.

"When the Chunin exam is over, I will retire."

And just at this moment, the sleepless Xiaochun who hesitated for a moment took a deep breath and announced.

retire?

And hearing this sentence, both the Third Hokage and Mitomon Yan were stunned, with a look of astonishment on their faces.

"Yes, it's time to rest. As Michiko said, a woman must live a life of her own, otherwise..."

However, without waiting for them to say anything, Zhuanzhu Xiaochun raised her eyes, as if she had finally made up her mind, as if no one could make her change her mind, she said firmly:

"It's a pity to have such a lifetime."

...

"Are you... really Chiba?"

And at this time, on the other side, in the intensive care unit of Konoha Hospital, a middle-aged man with a watermelon head and thick eyebrows in a green tights like a signature slowly raised his head and looked behind him, as if he was facing an enemy , said very seriously.

At the same time, in his pupils, there was a reflection of the figure standing on the window sill, the figure in the silver moon and black robe hunting as if he had come suddenly.