"For example, if Konoha's performance in the joint exam is poor, then the other villages will know about our weakness, the new generation lacks enough competitiveness..."
"If the performance is good, then the outstanding individuals will be targeted and hunted down as geniuses."
Shisui, Asuma, and Kakashi frowned.
Shisui said in a deep voice, "Brother, we can't let the village be humiliated, I'm not afraid of being targeted by other Hidden Villages in the war, let me participate!"
Asuma snorted coldly, "It's not your turn to step up, Shisui. As the Son of the Hokage, I should be standing in front of you..."
When Shisui and Asuma were about to start arguing, Kakashi also joined the fray—
"My father proved the Will of Fire with his life, of course I can't fall behind."
"This is youth!"
Might Guy shouted, "My Taijutsu can no longer hold back from blooming in front of the enemy!"
Aomi watched the young talents volunteering and shook his head with a light laugh.
"You are already late. Someone booked this spot with me in advance, now they're probably coming to discuss it with me."
"To show weakness to the enemy while maintaining some authenticity, this time the village will send a genius-level ninja to the joint Chunin exam and let many senior Chunin participate, making the enemy think that Konoha is already exhausted and eager to start a war with us..."
"This is not to protect you all. Once the war starts, as the ones by my side, I want to see you all fighting on the front line. When you encounter the enemy's targeting, it will depend on your own strength."
Aomi gazed calmly at the ninjas present and said softly, "Can you do it?"
"Yes!" came the unified shout.
For Aomi, there was no point in protecting these talents.
Shisui, Asuma, Might Guy, Kakashi...
These ninjas, who lent gold coins to Aomi, need the crucible of war to enhance their strength and repay Aomi.
After replying, Shisui looked at Aomi with curious eyes, "Brother, who is this genius?"
And as if answering Shisui's question.
There was a knock at Aomi's door, and Kakashi quickly got up to open it, bringing in Uchiha Rin and Uchiha Obito.
Upon seeing so many people in Aomi's house, Uchiha Obito immediately frowned tightly and said in a deep voice:
"The Chunin exam spot, I've already reserved it with Aomi, so don't try to take it from me!"
"I'm a Three-Tomoe Uchiha!"
Uchiha Obito showcased his pair of Three-Tomoe Sharingan and spoke to Shisui with a smile, "With your Double-Tomoe, you still need to train in front of my eyes, Shisui!"
"Aside from Aomi, my Sharingan is probably the strongest in the Uchiha Clan..."
Uchiha Obito didn't even look at Asuma, Might Guy, and Kakashi.
In his view, only Shisui, with his activated Sharingan, barely had the qualification to compete with him.
After the joint Chunin exam, Uchiha Obito immediately sought out Aomi and eagerly applied!
Even after Aomi explained the pros and cons to him, Uchiha Obito insisted on being the brightest in Konoha Genin, wanting Uchiha Rin to see his heroic spirit and stand out!
As for targeting by other Hidden Villages, Uchiha Obito didn't take it to heart.
After all, he was a Three-Tomoe Uchiha...
Upon returning home and informing Zetsu, it was suddenly shocked...
Zetsu knew this was a great opportunity to let it and Uchiha Obito fall into danger, triggering his darkening process.
But subconsciously, Zetsu hoped Uchiha Obito would refuse, fearing that being targeted by the other five Hidden Villages might lead to some uncontrollable accident that would really cause trouble for Uchiha Obito!
Zetsu told itself it wasn't unwilling to make a move on Uchiha Obito, but it couldn't allow too many variables in the plan, making it uncontrollable...
However, the problem was that Uchiha Obito happily informed Zetsu that he had already reported to Aomi.
Upon hearing Aomi's name, the words Zetsu intended to use to persuade Uchiha Obito to refrain trailed off.
Facing Aomi, whom it couldn't even fathom, Zetsu had already developed a hint of unknown suspicion...
After some deep reflection, Zetsu planned to bring Uchiha Obito along and closely listen to Aomi's views and gauge his attitude.
If possible, Zetsu didn't want Uchiha Obito to steal the spotlight.
Just one Anbu from a Hidden Village besieging Uchiha Obito would suffice, but what if things escalate too far and people lose their lives?
"Uchiha Obito, you!"
Shisui, not to be outdone, flaunted his Double-Tomoe Sharingan, "My Double-Tomoe is no worse than your Three-Tomoe!"
Aomi slowly walked over, gently patting Shisui's head, and shifted his gaze to Zetsu, softly saying:
"This is a dangerous mission, I advised Obito not to do it, but there's no way, Obito's will is strong..."
"I won't force anyone to do this task. You are an important person to Obito. What do you think, Rin?"
Zetsu met Aomi's gaze, and its heart trembled.
In the vague emanation of power from Aomi, it seemed to see Indra?
And immediately after, Zetsu vaguely felt the complex bloodline within Aomi's body starting to merge...
Is this an illusion?
Just as Zetsu was about to activate the secret technique to perceive the bloodline further, Uchiha Obito shook its arm:
"Trust me, Rin, I can definitely become the village's hero, making you cheer for me!"
Aomi looked at the hesitant Zetsu, his eyes narrowing slightly, with a faint sternness and reproach in his gaze.
Zetsu forced a maintained expression, manipulating Uchiha Rin's exterior to reveal a charming smile:
"I believe in you, Obito, go and show your skill in the Chunin exam!
Aomi chuckled, "Rin, I truly envy the bond between you and Obito, I know you can't bear it..."
Uchiha Obito laughed heartily, "Aomi, I also know Rin can't bear it, but I won't have any trouble, don't worry!"
Zetsu maintained its smile, but internally it was rapidly contemplating.
What is happening?
Aomi and Uchiha Obito are clearly friends, so why does it seem like he's forcing it to agree to Obito's participation...
Can't bear it in its heart?
Is he signaling it...
"Something's wrong, is Uchiha Aomi trying to take the opportunity to eliminate the talented Obito?"
Zetsu quickly pondered in its mind:
"But what about his eye power and bloodline? Damn, if only I could touch him again, I could figure this out!"
But in this setting, Zetsu couldn't find a reason to have physical contact with Aomi.
Even if it pretended to be ill and fainted, Tsunade was nearby, not Aomi's turn to take action.
"Uncle Duy, this is your partner Uchiha Obito, good luck with the Chunin exam..."
Aomi briefed Uchiha Obito on the task details:
"Your task is to seriously beat all the participating foreign village ninjas, but when asked about Uncle Duy's age, you must insist he's only twelve, even if exposed, it's not important..."
"At the same time, you and Uncle Duy should act discordant, hinting to the foreign villages about the tense relationship between the Uchiha Clan and Konoha..."
Uchiha Obito nodded seriously, taking Aomi's words to heart, remembering all the details.
Might Duy gave a thumbs up:
"I will certainly follow Lord Aomi's instructions, and with this young man, let's let our youth bloom together in the Chunin exam!"
Uchiha Obito awkwardly looked at Might Duy, nodded, and left with Uchiha Rin.
Although he had mended relations with Aomi, after Uchiha Setsuna's brainwashing, the idea of Uchiha supremacy was still left deep in his heart.
As for Aomi appointing Might Duy as a nurse, Uchiha Obito believed Aomi had a good heart, but lacked the cold ruthlessness of the Uchiha Clan.
Weaklings and geniuses cannot come together...
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Three months later.
The Ninja World Joint Chunin Exam and Peace Agreement Signing Ceremony officially took place in Konoha!
And ninjas from various Hidden Villages also arrived, among them were some faces familiar to Aomi...
Aomi stood at the village's height, looking down at these future enemies, and quietly spoke to the Tobirama within him:
"How many of these foreign village ninjas do you think will survive after the war ends?"
"If possible, I wouldn't want to kill, but this Ninja World won't allow me to, Tobirama..."