"A full month of special training."
Veins, chakra networks, muscle memory—everything laid out in the plan.
"Hidden weapons are indeed deadly. In a world where even a kunai can end a life, it makes sense you value them so much."
Tsunade had confirmed the date of the Chūnin Exam and was set to officially inform the rest of the ninja world.
Every new sunrise marked another countdown to the gathering storm.
They hadn't truly witnessed the vastness of this world.
This year's Chūnin Exam was more than just a tournament—it was a grand festival uniting Genin from all Five Great Ninja Villages!
A convergence of strength capable of shaping nations.
At this point, couldn't we just declare this a pentagram alliance?
So naturally—
The momentum shifted dramatically.
Right now.
There were three ninja villages already en route.
Four of the Five Great Ninja Villages had agreed to attend. When Ōnoki caught wind of it, he was stunned.
This was also Zi Yuan's first time failing to divine someone's destiny—she could not see their end, nor their beginning.
What did "starting from zero" even mean?
Likely none of them knew the scene when Bai Ye's father obliterated Ghost Lantern City.
Once Bai Ye explained his purpose to Tsunade and presented his mother's suicide note, the mission was firmly assigned to his squad.
The name didn't exactly inspire confidence.
"What you'll train next is raw physical endurance—carry this weight, run with it, and learn to fire it with precision. You have one month."
Shion, Priestess of the Land of Demons.
What purpose did this serve?
It was also why Orochimaru, pretending to act aloof, chose not to visit Konoha's Scientific Research Division. Bai Ye wasn't bothered.
Everyday looked slightly deflated.
Still...
To ensure Bai Ye didn't slack off, they needed to ignite his competitive spark.
Fine, keep acting reserved—next time, report to Konoha as a reform-through-labor convict.
"Right."
Shion's ability to foresee death and future fates—this secret technique was unlike any other.
Konoha Twelve? They were just the foundation.
Rubbing his chin, Bai Ye's expression hardened with focus.
Constructing this chakra cannon? For him, it was child's play.
He eyed the young shinobi before him with solemnity.
It was time.
And the man to usher in this era—was Uchiha Bai Ye.
"Call it—Bazooka!"
He casually tossed the chakra laser cannon to Tenten. His tone was flat, like it weighed nothing.
Tsunade was sacrificing a lot; she understood her partner's nature all too well.
Her actions also led to Shion's arrival in Konoha.
Above them—
Only Karin, dubbed "the only sane one," pouted bitterly.
She sensed a new possibility.
Yes.
And more than that—
Sage Mode and conventional training alone were insufficient.
A tsunami-level threat—just what kind of chakra scale was that?
She'd seen the Sprite's power: monstrous, world-ending.
Surprising?
To honor Tsunade's invitation, Terumi Mei herself announced that Kirigakure's Genin would participate.
The Chūnin Exam had never been so intense.
"But in this area, I agree with Guy-sensei."
After all, Guy wasn't one to teach details—just brute force and perseverance. So Tenten had to refine herself through tool mastery.
Suddenly, he recalled something.
"Given your chakra reserves, achieving this won't come easy. You'll need a lifetime's resolve."
Hands off...
"She's got real potential."
Bai Ye appreciated her presence. It made the journey a little less dull.
And if Tenten could catch Bai Ye's attention, she could ascend to new heights.
At first, Raikage wasn't interested in giving Konoha face. Why join their Chūnin Exam?
But—
He saw value in collaboration.
Missions were stacking up too.
A hairstyle ruined by power output didn't matter.
Bai Ye ignored worldly politics—those conflicts were beneath him.
But if one wanted true strength, self-cultivation was non-negotiable.
"After training, you'll face two test missions."
Barrel. Trigger. Focusing seal.
A ten-meter-wide laser surged upward, thickening as it soared, splitting clouds with thunderous force.
It dwarfed any prior Chūnin Exam spectacle—this was historic.
After a hesitant pause, Tenten summoned her courage.
"Uh, Lord Bai Ye—no, Teacher Bai Ye…"
Although...
Now, with Karin, there were thirteen Konoha prodigies.
Training grounds buzzed.
Psh.
Tenten wavered.
Traveling with Team 7 to the Land of Waves? That wasn't even the real mission.
Konoha wanted this Exam to show the world their strength.
It wasn't just a formality—it was a statement.
"Hidden weapons, huh?"
This was the most extravagant Chūnin Exam in history.
And it wasn't just about Konoha's Genin anymore.
As golden chakra began to glow from his fingertips—
On the field, after bonding exercises the day before, the girls relaxed slightly.
Each wore a different expression, but Bai Ye's piercing gaze kept them alert.
…
Was this teacher for real?
Bai Ye sighed softly.
If he didn't take this seriously, Konoha might suffer for it—and Tsunade couldn't afford that.
That suicide note? It foretold the sealing of the monster—and a vision beyond the end.
"Sage Mode."
Karin held back, but she knew Bai Ye's thoughts ran deeper.
Working with another team wasn't unreasonable.
Time flew by.
Bai Ye grew stern again.
You must evolve your foundation—transform your body.
"biu~"
His Yin and Yang Release techniques amplified his Sharingan's power.
Well, he wouldn't lie—he did enjoy the look of some of them.
Bai Ye grinned, walked over, and retrieved a meteor hammer from Tenten's scroll. He swung it with precision.
Before her mother sealed the monster, Maitreya foresaw a final vision—the end of that ancient evil.
So Bai Ye's squad took the quest—and the burden of her legacy.
Of course, Tenten didn't know what she looked like now.
"Oh, right."
"This month, I'll push you to your limits and awaken your potential."
Meanwhile—
"But your current tools? Too weak."
With a flick, Bai Ye discarded all of Tenten's previous weapons and pointed toward the sky.
Like blooming balm.
Laser cannon slung over his shoulder, Bai Ye smirked at Tenten's stunned face.
Once Bai Ye issued the training order, he told them they were free to speak.
Invitation letters now sat on Orochimaru's lab table and in Konan's hands in Amegakure.
A new age was coming—led by one man.
The skies shimmered golden. On the ground, his students stood speechless.
"The laser cannon's output depends on your chakra—and this links directly to your next training."
As gold light burst from above, Bai Ye looked up, lips curling into a sly grin.
That was power even Tenten could only admire.
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Things were finally heating up.
This was the ninja world.
"In a month, if you can't meet my expectations—return to the Academy and start over."
The recoil cracked the training slate beneath Bai Ye's feet.
"Fundamentally, a hidden weapon is still a weapon."
Tenten's straightforwardness served her well. She stood and brought out all her scrolls.
It wasn't surprising Tsunade treated this so seriously.
"When you can fire this thing without hesitation…"
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The route to the Land of Waves and the Land of Demons was one and the same.
Despite weaker firepower, traditional tools still had a place under Bai Ye's high attack strategy.
This…
Bai Ye didn't explain. He simply turned to the rest of his team.
That made three: Konoha, Kirigakure, and now Cloud.
After returning from the Hokage Tower, Bai Ye was joined by a silver-haired girl.
Here we go again?
Maitreya had already foreseen the demon's rebirth.
"And using weapons is a form of tempering oneself. I don't reject that kind of growth."
What did it mean?
Before coming, Guy had spoken to her briefly.
With effort, Tenten hoisted the cannon over her shoulder, panting and stunned.
Tsunade, once indifferent, now prepared thoroughly and asked her man to sit at the mountain's peak.
"In time, you'll become [Five-Level Night]!"
Bottom line—
"Or face consequences."
Though Tsunade initially tasked him with babysitting before the Exam—
Bai Ye chuckled softly.
But his next act baffled Tenten.
Boom!
Was this guy even human?
"Master Bai Ye."
He knew how to train perverted little girl-warriors.
The only thing that could force his hand? A beautiful woman's request.
Everything else—was simple.
He turned toward Tenten, who was still clutching the chakra cannon, her cheeks flushed with effort and pride.
Then the sky exploded.
She agreed to Bai Ye's ridiculous conditions, and finally let him walk away with Shi Yuan, both satisfied.
The golden laser burst into view.
The ground rumbled.
Besides Kirigakure, Raikage had sent a message too—he wouldn't miss the chance to observe and learn from Konoha's ninja system.
Boom!
Tenten ignored the others—she only cared if Bai Ye had more insights into hidden weapons.
Bazooka?
Training month had begun.
"Teacher… What should I focus on next?"
With her cannon now balanced on her shoulder, Tenten looked like a weaponized warrior from the ancient world.
And now, all five great ninja villages had confirmed participation in Konoha's Chūnin Exam. Onoki, not to be left out, immediately declared that he, too, would attend.
In this tense yet electrified atmosphere—
Mhm.
In canon, Rasa and Orochimaru formed an alliance during the Konoha Crush Plan, but Orochimaru betrayed and killed him in the end.
"Killing the enemy with hidden weapons—nothing could be more natural."
Guy had already told Tenten—if she wanted to go further, she had to improve both her tools and herself.
What made Tsunade extra cautious? Sunagakure had unexpectedly announced that the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, would personally lead their squad to Konoha.
And Tsunade, fully aware of the stakes, demanded that Genin complete a proper number of missions before joining this unprecedented Chūnin Exam.
The Duel doesn't end here… it only gets more intense.
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