Chapter 299: Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou [299]
Konoha.
In the month of June, Konoha was bustling with people coming and going—dignitaries and merchants from all corners of the ninja world surged into the village. Even nobles and daimyos from distant small nations arrived one after another.
In July, Konoha of the Land of Fire would host the grandest Chūnin Exams in the history of the ninja world, attracting everyone's attention.
"Hokage-sama, currently..."
Inside the Hokage's office, Itachi respectfully reported the daily intelligence regarding those entering the village.
In the office, a group of jōnin stood with serious expressions. These were the Hokage's trusted aides.
"From today onward, Konoha will enter the highest state of alert. At the same time, arrange for ninjas to protect every ninja and noble who enters our village!"
The emphasis on the word protect was unmistakable. Everyone present understood the true meaning behind it.
This so-called protection was nothing more than surveillance and a warning.
Shirou chuckled lightly and slowly picked up an intelligence scroll from the desk. He opened it before everyone.
"This time, even the heavens are on Konoha's side. The Mizukage, Kazekage, Tsuchikage, and Raikage will all personally attend. At this Five Kage Summit, if anyone dares to cause trouble, they're not just disrespecting us—they're challenging the heavens themselves!"