This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 297 Opening Remarks

The new center of Konoha, on the edge of the Forest of Death, the Konoha Giant Egg.

This modern arena, built day and night by the Akatsuki Construction Group and the Konoha Engineering Team at great expense, has now reached its most glorious moment.

The stands, which can hold 30,000 people, were packed to capacity.

The noise was deafening, almost enough to overturn the fully covered, explosion-proof, transparent dome.

This place is not only home to ordinary people and merchants from the Land of Fire, but also to dignitaries, daimyo representatives, and even secret agents from the Land of Wind, the Land of Earth, the Land of Lightning, the Land of Water, and other regions.

Everyone was there to witness the first Chunin Exam, the grandest ever held in the history of the ninja world, a joint exam of the five great ninja villages.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire sat regally on a soft chair, specially transported from the capital and covered with precious velvet.

He looked down at the bustling crowd below through the one-way glass floor-to-ceiling windows, the folding fan in his hand rhythmically tapping against his palm.

"Hiruzen."

The daimyo turned his head slightly, his smile amiable, but his tone was tinged with a hint of probing as he looked at the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was sitting beside him.

"Your Konoha's display this time has truly opened the eyes of this daimyo. Such magnificent architecture and such a grand scene not only demonstrate the power of the Land of Fire, but also intimidate the delegations from other countries."

Da Ming chuckled and pointed with his folding fan to the high platform below that was still undergoing final adjustments.

"Such a grand event, as the leader of Konoha, Hiruzen, you'd better give a good opening speech later, so that the entire ninja world can hear the might of our Land of Fire."

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his pipe, and a smile immediately appeared on his aged face.

His tone carried a perfectly timed excuse:

"Your Excellency, you flatter me. Konoha's prosperity today, and the ability to host such a grand event, are all thanks to your wise leadership and strong support. Without the Daimyo's funding and preferential policies, this Konoha Dome would be nothing but empty talk."

The Third Hokage's gaze was incredibly sincere, even though the Konoha renovation plan was entirely funded by the village's finances and had not attracted any investment.

"Therefore, I believe that the honor of delivering the opening address should be bestowed upon Your Excellency, the Daimyo."

"As the supreme ruler of the Land of Fire, your announcement of the start of the exam will not only greatly boost the morale of Konoha, but also demonstrate to the other four nations the strong cohesion of the Land of Fire's ruler and his subjects."

"That's real power!"

Daming was naturally pleased to hear these words.

But he was a cunning old fox who had spent most of his life navigating the vortex of politics; how could he possibly take on this seemingly glamorous but actually hot potato so easily?

If he were to actually stand on that stage today, although he would be incredibly glamorous, in the eyes of other ninja villages and delegations, it would be tantamount to him completely tying his identity as the Daimyo of the Land of Fire to the violent institution of Konoha.

This excessive display of military support is inconsistent with his long-held political ideals of balance and checks and balances.

Moreover, if the new student representative of Konoha fails miserably and loses face in this year's exam, wouldn't he, as the person who personally delivered the speech, also be embarrassed?

"Oh, Hiruzen, you're being too polite."

The daimyo covered half his face with a folding fan, let out a hearty laugh, and waved his hands repeatedly.

"Although I am the daimyo of the Land of Fire, I am here today merely as an ordinary spectator, a guest, to appreciate the heroic spirit of these young people."

The daimyo closed his folding fan, tapped it lightly on the table, and his tone became earnest:

"The Chunin Exams are, in essence, an internal test for you ninjas, a stage for Konoha to showcase its strength to the ninja world. If an ordinary person like me, who doesn't understand chakra or ninjutsu, were to stand there and point fingers, wouldn't I be overstepping my bounds and becoming a laughingstock?"

"So, this opening speech has to be given by you, the Third Hokage. You are the Hokage of Konoha, and when you stand there, those young people will have a pillar of support."

Hiruzen Sarutobi understood the daimyo's polite refusal and attempt to decline, and sighed inwardly.

That old fox doesn't want to take any risks at all.

However, this suited him perfectly.

Having the Hokage announce the opening ceremony would best demonstrate Konoha's autonomy and leadership.

The exchange of polite refusals between the two was nothing more than a tacit test and performance in the political arena.

"Since Your Excellency is so considerate of Konoha, then I shall accept your offer."

The Third Hokage's smile grew even brighter, as if he was truly impressed by the Daimyo's profound sense of justice.

"Konoha will certainly live up to its mission and show the world the splendor of Konoha and the Land of Fire."

"Hahaha, good! Then I'll wait and see!" The daimyo nodded in satisfaction, leaned back in his chair, and looked down at the platform.

The two old foxes looked at each other and smiled, everything understood without a word.

……

And in the center of the arena.

As a burst of rousing drum music rang out, the previously noisy venue instantly fell silent.

The spotlight shone on the high platform in the very center of the venue.

Nishikawa Tetsu, dressed in a formal suit without a headband, holding a microphone and smiling, strode onto the stage.

"Honorable Daimyo, distinguished ministers, honored guests who have traveled from afar, and friends from the entire ninja world!"

Nishikawa Toru's voice, transmitted clearly and powerfully through the venue's advanced sound system, reached every corner, and even the echo was perfectly eliminated by the barrier.

"Welcome to Konoha! Welcome to the opening ceremony of the first Chunin Exams, a joint event of the Five Great Ninja Villages!"

"Whoosh—!!!"

Thunderous applause and cheers erupted instantly.

"Today, we gather here not only to witness the growth and glory of a new generation of ninjas, but also to celebrate the precious peace that the ninja world has ushered in!"

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the faces from various countries in the stands.

"Here, we will demonstrate strength, but even more so, we will demonstrate cooperation; we will witness competition, but even more so, we will witness friendship."

"Now, please welcome the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the leader of Konoha Village and the highest honor sponsor of this exam, to deliver the opening address!"

With Nishikawa Tetsu's gesture, the lights focused.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, wearing the white divine robe symbolizing supreme power and the Hokage hat, steadily walked onto the stage amidst deafening cheers.

He didn't bring a pipe, and his expression was solemn and serious.

Looking down at the young, energetic faces below, and at this magnificent building that represents a new era for Konoha, a hint of emotion flashed in the Third Hokage's eyes.

"Where the leaves dance in the air, the fire will never be extinguished."

The third generation's voice was deep and resonant, exuding an imposing aura that instantly silenced the entire audience.

"Today, the new generation of the five great ninja villages have gathered here. I hope that you will not only demonstrate extraordinary ninjutsu and taijutsu, but also the resilience, wisdom, and bonds between comrades that you are as ninjas."

"This is not only an assessment, but also a trial for you to reach the future and protect your respective villages."

The Third Hokage's gaze swept across the eager genin below the stage.

"I hereby declare the first Joint Chunin Exams of the Five Great Ninja Villages officially open!"

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Cannons roared in unison, and colorful ribbons fluttered in the sky.

The atmosphere in the audience reached its peak.

After delivering his speech, the Third Hokage left the stage amidst applause, handing the stage back to Nishikawa Tetsu.

"Thank you for your wonderful speech, Hokage-sama."

Nishikawa Tetsu smiled and picked up the microphone.

"After experiencing the first written test, which was full of surprises, I believe that all candidates have gained a certain understanding of Konoha's culture and rules."

The faces of the village genin below the stage darkened instantly upon hearing the word "surprise."

Was that a surprise? It was downright humiliating!

Many people write essays praising Konoha while holding their noses and going against their conscience; even they feel nauseous reading them.

After all, their own leader had spoken: those who were eliminated in the first exam were not worthy of becoming ninjas of the village.

Although they were unaware that the exam standards had been lowered due to protests from various villages.

Do some people really believe they got into the next exam based on their own abilities? Surely not.

"Now, it will be time to test your true strength."

Nishikawa Tetsu pointed to the other side of the platform.

"Please welcome the chief examiner for this second exam, and also the leader of our Konoha Jonin team—Namikaze Minato!"

"Whoosh!"

A golden flash appeared on the stage without warning.

Minato Namikaze wore a crisp green Jonin vest, his golden bangs fluttering slightly in the wind, and a gentle, handsome smile graced his face.

"Hello everyone, I am Minato Namikaze."

His appearance instantly caused a stir in the stands, especially among the noblewomen and young girls from the capital, whose screams rose and fell.

"So handsome!"

"Is this the man known as the Yellow Flash?"

Kushina sat in the front row of the stands, hands on her hips, a smug smile on her face, but she couldn't help but mutter to herself.

"These fangirls, Minato is mine!"