"This is the Village Hidden in the Clouds, perched atop a mountain!" Uchiha Akira mused silently as he gazed at the impressive sight of the Hidden Cloud Village.
Brutes.
When Uchiha Akira thought of the Hidden Cloud Village, the image of the Raikage from the original story came to mind, and the word "brute" was the first thing that surfaced.
In the original story, when Sasuke was overpowered by the Raikage, he unleashed Amaterasu's flames to defend himself.
What would a normal person do in that situation?
They would probably retreat and reassess the situation.
But the Raikage? He didn't care at all. Amaterasu or not, he simply punched through it, nearly killing Sasuke in the process.
If Sasuke hadn't been a key character, he might have met his end right there.
As for the Raikage losing an arm?
It didn't seem like he considered it a loss at all.
It's just like the Russians; if you provoke them, they'll fight back directly.
Sanctions? They'll just retaliate.
In the end, they'll even bring out their nuclear codes, clearly showing that if you push them too far, they'll flip the table!
Sometimes, that's just how it is. Think carefully, but once you've made your decision, there's no need to hesitate-just act!
You want to play strategy? Use schemes and tricks?
Then I'll charge straight through, like a wild punch that takes down the master!
...
"For a long time, the Hidden Cloud Village has considered itself the second strongest among the Five Great Ninja Villages, always seeking to challenge Konoha's position at the top," Kokai, who had lived a long life and had a clear understanding of the situation, explained. "So, this Chunin Exam isn't just about testing skills; it's really a way for the Hidden Cloud Village to demonstrate its strength to the ninja world, isn't it?"
As the team leader, Might Guy didn't have a broad strategic view, but after Kokai's reminder, he finally understood.
"More precisely, it's a display of power specifically aimed at Konoha," Kabuto added calmly. Listening to their conversation, Uchiha Akira nodded in silent agreement.
He realized that this was indeed a demonstration of power from the Hidden Cloud Village directed at Konoha!
No wonder Konoha sent Kokai, the eternal Genin, and even brought out Kabuto, Danzo's hidden trump card.
Even though the relationship between Konoha and the Uchiha clan was strained, they still sent him, a Uchiha prodigy, to participate!
Moreover, the relationship between Konoha and the Hidden Cloud Village has always been adversarial.
Remember in the original story, the Second Hokage was ambushed and killed by the Kinkaku Force from the Hidden Cloud Village!
And when the Hidden Cloud Village came to Konoha, they even dared to target Hinata, the Byakugan Princess!
Compared to other villages, the relationship between Konoha and the Hidden Cloud Village is the most hostile!
The four of them discussed these matters briefly and reached a consensus.
Since the Hidden Cloud Village was hosting the Chunin Exams to flex its muscles, especially in front of Konoha, the stakes were high for Konoha!
Although Uchiha Akira belonged to the Uchiha clan, Might Guy and Kokai were aligned with the Hokage faction, and Kabuto was a member of Root.
But ultimately, this was a conflict between Konoha and the Hidden Cloud Village.
So, with a few short words, they all agreed that during this Chunin Exam, they had to stand united!
Thus, the group arrived at the entrance of the Hidden Cloud Village.
Even though they wore Konoha headbands, they were still stopped at the gate by the Hidden Cloud ninjas.
"Konoha, huh? Geographically, you're closer than the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth, yet you're the last to arrive. It seems you don't value this Chunin Exam very much," one of the young Hidden Cloud ninjas remarked arrogantly as he blocked their path.
"As long as we're not late, it shouldn't matter, right?" Might Guy explained, noticing that they were being stopped at the entrance.
Might Guy wasn't wrong; as long as they weren't late, it shouldn't be an issue.
The young ninja had no immediate response.
But he wasn't ready to back down just yet and continued, "Did I say something wrong?"
"Look at the people Konoha sent!"
"An old geezer, a strange-looking kappa, and a kid!"
"You even sent old men and children; is Konoha running out of ninjas?"
Kabuto adjusted his glasses, noting that among the four Konoha members, he was the only one not ridiculed.
For some reason, that put him in a rather good mood.
"Guy-sensei!" Seeing that Might Guy was about to explain further, Uchiha Akira stepped
forward and stopped him.
Then, Uchiha Akira took a few steps forward, his eyes narrowing as the two tomoe of his Sharingan spun into view.
At the same time, he coldly uttered two words:
"Move aside!"
Note: If you are interested, you can read up to chapter 84 at /Emiko1.