Chapter 300: Naruto: I am Uchiha Shirou [300]
Konoha, Chūnin Exams.
This time, the scale was unprecedented—never before in the history of the ninja world. A total of over 600 Genin from various ninja villages signed up to participate, a staggering sixfold increase compared to the original 100+ participants in the past.
After all, Konoha's current strength was overwhelming, commanding respect and fear throughout the ninja world. This exam was a rare opportunity for other villages to openly observe Konoha's power.
The incident with Temari was nothing more than a minor interlude.
The real spectacle began when the emissaries of the major ninja villages arrived in Konoha. The smaller villages, narrow-minded and unexposed, were left in awe of the unparalleled might of the number one ninja village in the world.
Meanwhile, the emissaries and accompanying ninjas from the four great ninja villages were stunned by Konoha's prosperity.
"Konoha's ninjas are just too brazen—they're blatantly monitoring us without even trying to hide it!"
Just the Genin participating in the exam alone numbered over 600, and together with the accompanying Jōnin and emissaries, the total number of visitors exceeded 2,000.
Although accommodations were arranged quite reasonably, complaints inevitably arose within the lodgings.
One ninja grumbled, unable to contain his frustration. His companion, however, sighed helplessly and said:
"Just let it go. Konoha isn't targeting only us—they're even treating the Four Great Ninja Villages the same way. Let it be."