"Kazekage, that's going too far..."
Hearing the Kazekage's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked embarrassed.
"Too far? The esteemed nine-tails jinchūriki, defeating an opponent in such a manner.
Hokage, are you planning to use 'fecal bombs,' a technique only ancient ninja would use, instead of Tailed Beast Balls on the battlefield?"
The Kazekage's tone was mocking.
Orochimaru's Konoha Crush Plan, besides his personal grudge with his teacher Hiruzen Sarutobi and his goal of luring Sasuke away, had another underlying purpose.
Orochimaru's "destruction of Konoha" was essentially aligned with Sasuke's later ideas, both aiming to promote development through revolution.
It's just that Orochimaru was a bit more "artistic," saying, "Let the windmill turn again with the wind of Konoha's destruction."
Later, when Tsunade asked him why he changed, he also said, "Before, I wanted to be the wind to push the windmill, now I enjoy the pleasure of waiting for the wind."
From this, it's clear that Orochimaru truly loved wind.
No wonder he killed the Kazekage and impersonated him.
(Rasa: ?)
"Nine-Tailed?! I didn't expect Lord Kazekage to have even found that out?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately showed a vigilant and scrutinizing gaze.
He had been thinking that even if the Mizukage and Tsuchikage had some scheme, the Kazekage shouldn't be involved, but he didn't expect... "Is it difficult information to obtain when even ordinary villagers of your Konoha can curse him as a demon fox?"
The Kazekage looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a contemptuous and speechless expression.
Although Orochimaru had transformed into Rasa, he knew his teacher Hiruzen Sarutobi's extensive experience, so he still chose to cover his face and wear a straw hat, only revealing his eyes.
"Haha, haha."
Hiruzen Sarutobi thought about it and realized it was indeed true, and immediately gave an awkward laugh.
If others were to think of this with conspiracy theories, they might wonder if Hiruzen Sarutobi deliberately allowed the villagers to bully Naruto so he could win people's hearts.
But according to the conclusion Bai Mo had previously analyzed, there was actually no such situation.
Because the Konoha villagers equally bullied everyone they wanted to bully.
They didn't refrain from bullying Naruto out of fear just because he was a "demon fox"; they gave Naruto a complete Konoha childhood very fairly.
Thinking back, the White Fang of Konoha was cursed to suicide, the Hyūga Clan's eldest daughter, and the Uchiha Clan's eldest son (referring to Itachi's clone being beaten when he was young) were all bullied.
There's also a strange logic that doesn't bear close scrutiny: the Uchiha police force was responsible for law enforcement, and thus was hated.
Not to mention in Bai Mo's previous life's country, even in a certain country where there are daily shootings, law enforcers wouldn't be hated to that extent, right?
Only one kind of person hates law enforcers, and that is criminals themselves.
So, in this environment, if it were truly announced that Naruto was Minato's son, the villagers would most likely curse Minato Namikaze and Kushina along with him.
Thinking about it this way, the Third Hokage was still an honest man.
"Lord Mizukage, could you help..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi awkwardly changed the subject, looking at Mei Terumī beside him.
"Don't even think about it."
Mei Terumī covered her nose with her slender hand, a look of disgust on her face.
Using Water Release to wash away those things below?
Did he think she was a flush toilet?
"Third Hokage, I heard my grandfather say that as a Ninjutsu Professor, you are proficient in all five elemental ninjutsu, so you shouldn't need to ask the Mizukage for help, right?"
Kurotsuchi spoke up from the side.
Only ninja proficient in Water Release can use it without relying on naturally existing water sources.
Mei Terumī belonged to this category, but Hiruzen Sarutobi obviously did too.
"My apologies, I'm old, and my memory isn't what it used to be; I was only thinking that I am the Hokage and you are the Mizukage."
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and stood up, took off his straw hat, placed it on his seat, walked to the railing, and said to the area below, "Everyone withdraw. The match will have a half-hour intermission for cleaning."
After everyone had withdrawn, Hiruzen Sarutobi formed hand signs and sprayed a torrent of water downwards: "Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!"
The Water Dragon Bullet, with its power carefully controlled, continuously washed away the filth Naruto had created.
During the intermission, everyone left the arena.
Bai Mo also prepared to go to the street to buy some snacks and drinks to enjoy while watching the other matches later.
As for why he didn't buy them in advance, it was naturally because on his way here, he had seen Naruto's strange expression and guessed that there might be a poop and pee segment.
After all, in the original story, a fart won the match.
To avoid affecting his appetite, he hadn't bought anything beforehand.
However, just as Bai Mo reached the exit, he was called out to.
"Excuse me, friend from Amegakure, please wait a moment!"
The person who called out to Bai Mo was Nara Shikamaru, one of the contestants for the next match.
"Hmm? What is it? Is there something you need?"
Bai Mo didn't remember having any dealings with Shikamaru.
"A friend asked me to ask you some questions. Could you spare some time to talk privately over there?"
Shikamaru pointed to the arena behind him, which was mostly empty and drying, and said to Bai Mo.
"Alright."
Bai Mo nodded, then turned to Konan and instructed, "Help me get two bottles... two bottles of ice water, and a few bags of potato chips."
Bai Mo had originally intended to say cola, but realizing that cola and burgers were things "invented" during the Boruto era, he changed his words.
"Okay."
Konan, wearing her straw hat, responded and then left.
"Potato chips? Shikamaru, anyone who likes potato chips can't be a bad person."
Chōji, who was leisurely walking out from behind, heard Bai Mo's words and his eyes immediately lit up.
"..."
Shikamaru was speechless for a moment at his teammate's naivety.
Fortunately, Chōji didn't say anything that would reveal information before Ino dragged him away.
Bai Mo and Shikamaru returned to the spectator stands of the arena, and the two sat down.
"The one who asked me is Hyūga Hinata."
Shikamaru got straight to the point, revealed the original person, then looked at Bai Mo, "You should know the reason, right?"
— Last night, after Hanabi returned home, to ensure she won her agreement with her father to go to Amegakure, she had a conversation with Hinata.
Hanabi told Hinata that she must give her all in tomorrow's match to satisfy their father, otherwise, she would be sent to Amegakure for study abroad.
At the same time, Hanabi also expressed that she really wanted to go out and see the world, so she hoped her sister wouldn't take this opportunity, as she knew her sister preferred to stay in Konoha, and therefore must give her all.
This was Hanabi's way of ensuring Hinata didn't have another layer of psychological burden.
Hiashi was aware of Hanabi's "cunning little tricks," but he didn't stop or expose her.
If merely provoking his eldest daughter like this could change her personality, he would have succeeded long ago.
And Hinata?
She naturally didn't want to leave Konoha, but she also felt that sending her sister Hanabi to Amegakure was too strange, wondering if her sister had been deceived.
So she found the smartest Shikamaru and asked for his help.
"Oh, Hinata. She's probably doing it for her sister, Hanabi, right?"
Bai Mo nodded slightly, seemingly understanding.
"The Hyūga Clan's Byakugan has its own family-inherited training methods; there's no reason for them to go to Amegakure to learn anything, is there? What exactly is your purpose?"
Shikamaru stared at Bai Mo with a tense expression.
"I can answer you, but can you tell the little sister hiding behind to put her hands down first? She could easily get hurt like that."
Bai Mo spoke calmly.
Ino, who had dragged Chōji away and returned as agreed, was crouching behind the seats, her hands forming the Mind Transfer Technique sign, aimed at Bai Mo, helping Shikamaru keep watch. If the opponent made any move, she would immediately activate her ability.
However, Ino didn't expect to be discovered directly before she even made a move!
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