Chapter 445 Kaito Hikari Party Leader
The preliminaries before the third final exam have come to an end, and the final list of participants has been finalized.
Nakamura Kabuto, Ringo Ameyuri, Hozuki Mangetsu, and Guren from the Kirigakure Village.
Uchiha Shisui and Mitarashi Anko of Konohagakure Village.
Maki from Sunagakure Village, and Fūrin from Amegakure Village.
Although four members of Kirigakure were able to advance, it was somewhat due to the allocation of some of their opponents in the qualifying rounds.
But half of the people who advanced, and three of them were disciples of Kaito, which made him, the Mizukage, very proud.
After the selection was over, all the candidates and their accompanying personnel were arranged to rest in Sea Mist City, waiting for the real third exam.
However, the ninja villages, whose all candidates had been eliminated, did not choose to leave.
Instead, they stayed and waited for the final ceremony.
The Kirigakure Village also generously gave them the right to move freely during this period of time.
Let those members of the small ninja village who lost the qualification to take the exam have a good time in the Sea Mist City.
On the contrary, those Genin who successfully passed the exam probably don't have the mood to hang out during this period of time.
After this extra match, the strength of most people was exposed.
There is not a single mediocre player among the top eight.
As a last resort, all these people began to prepare for the final exam in the hope of performing better in the final exam.
At least Kaito received three applications to borrow the training ground immediately after the preliminaries ended.
Of course, Kaito could not just ignore the four Genin on Kirigakure's side.
Even Guren, who was not his disciple, was arranged to receive special training.
But before that, Kaito had some more important things to do.
In the Sea Mist City, in the Kirigakure Ninja Headquarters, inside an ordinary secret room.
Sitting alone in the secret room, Kaito gently stroked the ring in his hand and input a small amount of chakra into it.
It wasn't long before a response came from the other end of the ring.
Then two colorful figures flashed and appeared in front of Kaito.
And at this moment, the pair of Rinnegan belonging to Uchiha Madara appeared in Kaito's eyes.
That's right, what Kaito was using at this moment was the Rinnegan-exclusive ninjutsu 'Astral Projection Jutsu' that he learned from Nagato.
How could Kaito miss out on such a convenient and easy-to-use ultra-long-distance communication capability?
And now the ones who appeared were Elder Genji and Ao who were far away in the Kirigakure Village.
As soon as the conversation was connected, Elder Genji immediately bowed respectfully and reported.
"Mizukage-sama, the additional security personnel for the third exam have already set off, led by Hoshigaki Kisame and Kaguya Rosso."
Kaito nodded upon hearing this, and then he remembered that this was the job he had assigned to Elder Genji before.
After the second exam, daimyos and nobles from various countries will come to Sea Mist City one after another.
First, they come here to have fun and relax, and second, this is a rare opportunity for these people to get together and communicate.
Therefore, unless there is something really delaying them, most people would not choose to come just before the deadline.
With so many distinguished tourists gathering together, Sea Mist City's security force naturally needs to be upgraded in advance.
However, Kaito thought about it and reminded him.
"Although Ao-sensei is in charge of the village, the necessary defensive forces are still necessary."
"Everyone can imagine that our decision to hold the Chunin Exam in Sea Mist City will definitely greatly increase the defense capabilities here. There is no guarantee that someone will not have some evil intentions towards the village at this time."
However, when they heard Kaito's words, both Elder Genji and Ao's faces fell.
Ao, who was said by Kaito to have his own place in charge, was too helpless to complain.
"Mizukage-sama, you worry too much. With the backup you left in the village, even if you don't leave any ninjas, let alone sending out half of them, I don't think anyone can pose any threat to the village."
Thinking of the so-called 'last trump card' that Kaito showed them before setting off for Sea Mist City.
Ao and Elder Genji felt that Kaito's worries were completely unnecessary.
If there are people who really think that the Kirigakure Village will fall into emptiness and want to do something fancy, then these people will probably have the opportunity to see what true despair is.
Listening to Ao's complaints, Kaito scratched his head awkwardly, but still explained.
"That trick is actually not as convenient as you think. Besides, it is best not to expose your trump card if possible."
Elder Genji also saw that his own Mizukage did not want to continue talking about this matter, so he simply changed the subject.
"Mizukage-sama, Miss Hikari left yesterday. I wonder if she has contacted you?"
However, Elder Genji's change of topic made Kaito even more embarrassed.
Ever since witnessing a battle practice between Uchiha Hikari and Nagato, the Elder Genji has grown more respectful towards the two.
Regardless of age and status.
In this ninja world where strength is respected, the fighting power of these two people will be respected no matter where they are placed.
And the elder Genji also admired Kaito for being able to "lure" these two top fighters.
The only side effect is that Elder Genji has now become a die-hard supporter of the 'Kaito Hikari Party'.
He hinted to Kaito privately more than once.
Can the relationship with Uchiha Hikari be further developed to ensure that this powerful fighting force is firmly bound to the chariot of the Kirigakure?
Therefore, even if there is nothing too important at ordinary times, the elder Genji will mention the existence of Uchiha Hikari in front of Kaito with a meaningful look.
"Hikari hasn't contacted me yet. In fact, I mentioned to her before that there's no need to leave so early."
"The kages from each village will definitely arrive last, so it doesn't matter much if she takes action a little later."
Upon hearing this, Elder Genji said something that seemed to hint at something.
"Then I guess Miss Hikari wants to stop by Sea Mist City to give you a surprise? It's me, an old man, who is too nosy."
After hearing this, Kaito's mouth twitched uncontrollably and he didn't want to pay any more attention to this disrespectful old guy.
He turned to Ao beside him and told him what he really wanted to ask about today's call.
"Ao-sensei, Shingetsu and the other two are still resting in the village, right? I have a mission here that requires them."
The mission that Kaito mentioned was naturally to ask them to go to the Kusagakure Village and bring back Karin, who was entrusted to him by Uzumaki Kanako before her death.
After much deliberation, Kaito decided not to forcefully demand the release of the person from the Kusagakure Village through official channels.
Not only would it damage the reputation of the Kirigakure Village, but there was also no guarantee that the Kusagakure Village would not find ways to fool him.
It would be better to just send someone to secretly take Karin away.
Anyway, Karin is probably only about one year old now. When she grows up, no one will be able to recognize her, and she won't even need to hide her identity.
Even if it was exposed later, the Kusagakure Village would not dare to come and ask for it.
(End of this chapter)