This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 351 Earth Shadow Village

The streets of Konoha remain bustling, but for some, this bustling scene is like a thorn in their side.

The Chunin Exams quarterfinals were held as scheduled three days later.

However, the results of the previous competition left some important figures who had come from afar with faces as black as the bottom of a pot.

"Useless! A bunch of useless trash!"

Inside the luxurious suite reserved for the Tsuchikage at the Konoha Grand Hotel.

Onoki floated in mid-air, fuming and glaring.

Kneeling on the floor in front of him were three Iwagakure genin, covered in dust and dirt: Haito, Tsugami Hiro, and several other genin.

In the match for the top 16, Haito was defeated by Yashamaru of Sunagakure.

Hiro Tsugami was even more unlucky. She encountered Mei Terumi of Kirigakure. Although she thought she was well prepared, she still suffered a clean and decisive defeat.

Thus, all the genin from Iwagakure were wiped out, failing to even secure a single spot in the top eight!

"Lord Tsuchikage..."

"Shut up!"

Onoki roared, interrupting the genin who was trying to explain.

"A loss is a loss. If you're not as skilled, you have to accept it!"

He slumped back onto the sofa and rubbed his throbbing temples.

Although he cursed them harshly, Onoki knew in his heart that these genin had done their best.

The only problem is that the genin participating this year are ridiculously strong.

"Pack your things."

Ohnoki suddenly spoke, his tone returning to calm.

"We'll head back to Iwagakure Village first thing tomorrow morning."

"Huh? But Tsuchikage-sama, the match isn't over yet." Tsugami Hiro looked up in surprise. "The quarterfinals are in a few days. Aren't we going to watch them before we leave?"

"I'm not watching anymore, it's too embarrassing."

Onoki snorted and spoke loudly on purpose, as if to let any spies nearby hear him.

"I don't have time to stay here and watch others swagger around! Go back and train extra hard, and seriously reflect on your shortcomings!"

The subordinates were immediately devastated, but had no choice but to obey.

Watching the three leave, the anger on Onoki's face vanished instantly, replaced by a deep sense of solemnity and exhaustion.

"A bunch of idiots, do you really think I left because you made me angry?"

He pulled a thick scroll from his pocket.

This is a letter that was just delivered by the Iwagakure intelligence team.

The contents of the letter made it impossible for him to remain peacefully in Konoha.

Regarding the plan proposed by Konoha, he had already sent Konoha's proposal back to the Iwagakure leadership for discussion during this period.

As expected, Iwagakure was in an uproar.

The conservatives in the elders' council strongly opposed it, believing that this would completely subjugate the village to Konoha and be a loss of sovereignty and humiliation for the village.

The younger generation and the engineering department, however, believed this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for development. If they didn't agree, Iwagakure would be left far behind by Konoha and the countries that had agreed to cooperate.

The two groups were arguing fiercely, and there was even a tendency for them to bang on the table and draw their knives during the meeting.

"If I don't go back to take charge, these guys might just tear the Tsuchikage Building down!"

Ohnoki sighed and stuffed the scroll back into his pocket.

Although they were unwilling to lose face in Konoha, a mere Chunin Exam ranking was utterly insignificant in the face of matters concerning the village's future.

Onoki looked out the window towards the Hokage Building, a complex light flashing in his eyes.

……

The next morning, Onoki led the Iwagakure team and left Konoha in a grand manner, citing "poor performance by the genin and their need to return to the village for reflection."

The Third Hokage did not try to stop him, but simply had Nishikawa Tetsu politely escort him to the village entrance.

After seeing Onoki off, Nishikawa Tetsu made a detour to the inn where Granny Chiyo was staying.

Actually, Sunagakure's record isn't that great either.

Yashamaru, the only one to make it into the top 16, was ultimately defeated by Zabuza of Kirigakure.

Thus, the entire Sunagakure army was wiped out.

"Elder Chiyo, Lord Tsuchikage has already returned."

Nishikawa Tetsu sat opposite Granny Chiyo and said with a smile, "If you also wish to set off for the Land of Returning Winds as soon as possible, Konoha can arrange the most comfortable carriage to escort you."

"No."

Grandma Chiyo sat by the window, holding a cup of tea that had gone cold, gazing intently into the distance.

"This old woman is not so frightened as to run away just because a few genin lost a match."

She turned her head and looked at Nishikawa Tetsu, her cloudy eyes revealing a kind of insightful understanding of the world.

"Besides, this exam... has something I want to see."

Nishikawa Tetsu knew exactly what she wanted to see: Sasori had successfully advanced to the quarterfinals.

"Scorpion's performance was outstanding; he has demonstrated strength that surpasses that of the vast majority of people," Nishikawa Tetsu said at the opportune moment.

"He has indeed grown up."

Grandma Chiyo sighed, a hint of heartache and helplessness flashing in her eyes.

"I want to see just how far he can go on this path. Once he leaves... who knows when we'll meet again?"

Nishikawa Tetsu looked at this old woman who was decisive and ruthless on the battlefield, but was now just an ordinary grandmother, and felt a little emotional.

"Has Lord Kazekage replied yet?" Nishikawa Tetsu changed the subject, which was also the main reason he came today.

Upon hearing this question, Granny Chiyo's eyes instantly sharpened.

"Luo Sha has already replied to me."

She put down her teacup, her voice hoarse: "The Fourth Kazekage is very interested in the plan proposed by Konoha."

"Sunagakure is now in dire need of rebuilding. The previous war caused us heavy losses, and the reparations are suffocating us. The people's trust in the village has plummeted. We need an opportunity, an opportunity for the Land of Wind to be revitalized."

She wasn't worried at all about handing over the secrets of Sunagakure to Konoha. Anyone who wanted to investigate could find out, so it was better to just tell them directly.

Granny Chiyo looked at Nishikawa Tetsu with a gaze that seemed to see right through him.

"If we agree to join this plan, can your Konoha... really help us grow trees in the desert and tap into deep groundwater?"

"certainly."

Nishikawa Tetsu smiled confidently.

"Moreover, it's not just about planting trees and fetching water. Once Sunagakure agrees to cooperate, I will have Akatsuki Construction Group and Konoha's construction teams move in. At that time, not only will your living environment be improved, but I can also decide to waive a portion of your war reparations."

Granny Chiyo's pupils contracted slightly.

A portion of the war reparations! That's no small sum. Konoha really went all out to win over Sunagakure.

"But there are conditions."

Nishikawa Tetsu suddenly changed the subject.

"Sunagakure must fully open its trade routes to Konoha, and all future large-scale infrastructure projects must prioritize the adoption of Konoha's technical standards."

Grandma Chiyo fell silent.

This is economic entanglement. She's lived her whole life, how could she not see it?

Once accepted, Sunagakure will forever be economically and technologically dependent on Konoha.

But did she have a choice?

"I will tell Luosha your terms exactly as they are."

Grandma Chiyo closed her eyes and leaned back in her chair.

"Sunagakure will give Konoha a formal response before the quarterfinals begin."

"Waiting for good news."

Nishikawa Tetsu stood up, bowed politely, and turned to leave the room.