Naruto: Konoha's Kanpu

Depth at night.

Ichigo hot spring backyard.

In the backyard of Ichigo Hot Springs, Mei sat at a stone table, her seductive expression tinged with coldness as she stared at the man across from her, "Gonbee, what exactly is the village plotting?"

Ao, standing nearby, looked uneasy.

Upon arriving in Konoha, Gonbee had immediately taken over leadership of the Kirigakure's group from Mei. Even Ao had to follow Gonbee's orders now!

"Terumi Mei, the village isn't plotting anything, you're overthinking it." Gonbee replied indifferently.

"If there's no plot, why did Genji-sama specifically send you to Konoha!" Mei didn't believe a word coming from Gonbee's mouth.

It was well known that Elder Genji had two confidants, one of whom was Gonbee, his right-hand man. If there wasn't something significant, why should Genji send Gonbee over?

'Did they really think I and Ao were mere decorations?'

Mei's heart is agitated. At this time, she couldn't help but think about what Kanpū has said, leaving her with a complex mix of emotions.

"Women are truly troublesome."

Gonbee grumbled as he stood up, "Hmph, it's getting late, I'm going to rest!"

Once Gonbee left, Ao also wanted to leave.

"Ao!" Mei stopped him.

"Terumi Mei, I'm sorry." Ao sighed. This matter was of such importance that he couldn't disobey the village's orders.

But his tone clearly told Mei that they were indeed hiding important things from her!

Mei sat silently for a long time before letting out a long sigh.

...

Nothing happened at night.

Early the next morning.

Kanpū's family woke up early for breakfast.

After the meal, Kanpū took Karin to the final matches of Chunin Exams' location. As for Hoshino, Keiko and Hayate, they stayed at home.

Although there are only three people here and two of them are disabled, Kanpū wasn't worried about their safety. After all, this is the Hyuga Clan's compound. As long as commotion happened, it would summon countless Byakugan. Looking at it this way, this is the safest place in Konoha.

But just in case, Kanpū still left a shadow clone in the small pool inside the iron gate to guard the house!

Exiting the house, Kanpū saw Hiashi waiting nearby with Hinata and Hanabi.

"Uncle Hiashi." Kanpū greeted with a nod.

"Hinata, Hanabi." Karin rushed over to greet Hinata, not forgetting to squeeze Hanabi's little face.

"Stop it." Hanabi slapped Karin's hand away, her cheeks puffed up in anger.

"Little Hanabi is so cute." Karin, with her eyes gleaming, pounced to rub Hanabi's head and pinch her cheeks.

"Sister, help~" Hanabi's chubby cheeks were squeezed into folds, prompting her to seek rescue from her older sister.

"Karin, don't do that." Hinata said as she shook her hands, not knowing whether to cry or laugh.

Hiashi next to them ignored their antics, and said to Kanpū in a serious voice: "Let's go together."

"Okay."

They chatted as they walked, and it didn't take long for them to come to the venue. At this time, the stadium was already crowded with people. The five large stands were buzzing with noise, resembling the hum of a thousand bees.

"Hanabi, let's go this way." The ticket bought by Hiashi was in the stand on the left. After bidding farewell to Kanpū and Hinata, he took his youngest daughter away.

"Big brother, we're going too." Karin said and pulled Hinata towards the backstage area.

After watching them leave, Kanpū climbed to the main stand.

The main stand was divided into upper and lower sections. The lower section was for ordinary spectators, mostly wealthy visitors from other countries, while the upper section was the VIP area, with only three seats!

Sitting on the left was Gonbee, representing Kirigakure's Elder Genji, and behind him are Ao and Genji's beautiful secretary.

Minato sits in the middle chair, and behind him is Advisor Fugaku.

The right chair was still empty, which is reserved for the Yondaime Kazekage, Rasa.

Upon arriving, Kanpū instinctively stood beside Fugaku, conveniently next to the beautiful secretary from Kirigakure.

'Her figure is quite enchanting…' Kanpū scanned her inch by inch.

The secretary coquettishly brushed her hair back, throwing a seductive glance at Kanpū, which sent a shiver down his spine.

"Cough cough."

Fugaku, unable to tolerate the scene, couldn't help but cough twice to remind Kanpū to pay attention to the situation.

Kanpū squinted his eyes, feeling grateful, 'I thank you…'

As time passed, more and more spectators filled the stands, and the buzzing noise became overwhelming. Like a magic sound, it makes one's scalp tingle.

Minato was not idle either. He was talking with Gonbee about Genji's health problems. It is a dull conversation that made Kanpū drowsy.

At this moment, an Anbu suddenly appeared next to Minato, and reported in a low voice: "Lord Hokage, Yondaime Kazekage is here!"

The Anbu then disappeared as quickly as he had come.

It didn't take long for Yondaime Kazekage, 'Rasa' to arrive with two attendants.

"Kazekage-dono, welcome to Konoha." Minato smiled and got up, then walked over to greet him.

Kanpū and Fugaku followed as the guards and greeted the two attendants.

"It's been a while, Hokage-dono." Rasa said and took off the Kazekage's hat. There was a slight smile on his cold expression.

"Greetings, Kazekage-dono." Gonbee also stepped forward to pay his respects.

Although he represents Kirigakure, his identity can't be compared with Kage, so he must show respect for the Kage.

"Convey my regards to Elder Genji." Rasa nodded slightly.

The three leaders then took their seats.

Kanpū looked at Rasa coldly after returning to his position.

'In the original work, Orochimaru swayed onto the stage by pretending to be Rasa.'

'I wonder if he will do the same in this life.'

"Cough." Fugaku started coughing again.

Kanpū noticed Fugaku's dissatisfaction with him.

As a guard, not only had Kanpū flirted with the Genji's secretary, but he was now openly scrutinizing the Kazekage, which was highly inappropriate … Fugaku expressed his dissatisfaction with his eyes.

Seeing this, Kanpū glared back defiantly, 'Just a scene-stealing side character. You didn't even make it past three episodes before appearing only in flashbacks in the original work. Do you even know how you died?!'

Kanpū snorted in his heart.

They stared each other down, expressing mutual annoyance before finally averting their gazes.

Meanwhile, there are twelve teams that advanced to the final matches, totaling thirty-six participants, entered the arena under Genma's lead.

"They're here! They're finally here!"

"Is it finally starting?"

"Hurry up! Can't wait!"

"Why can't we bet in Konoha? I even brought millions in cash."

"Go, Sunagakure!"

"Go, Kirigakure!"

"Go, Konoha!"

The buzzing intensified as the spectators stood up, cupping their hands to shout.

"It's so lively." Hanabi sat next to Hiashi, holding his big hand with her small hand, looking around excitedly with a flushed face.

This is the first time she encountered such a lively scene.

Hiashi smiled lovingly at her before turning his attention to Hinata in the center of the arena, 'Hinata, don't let me down…'

In the front row, the Jonin Instructors of Konoha Twelve, Guy, Asuma, Kurenai, and Tenzo, chatted and laughed together.

Sunagakure's team leader, Baki and Kirigakure's team leader, Mei stood at other vantage points.

Of course, in addition to Konoha, Sunagakure, and Kirigakure, teams from Kusagakure, Otogakure, and Takigakure also reached the finals, but their quality couldn't compare to the three Great Villages.

After a while, Genma loudly announced the rules of the final selection: A 1v1 battle where regardless of win or loss, outstanding performers would be promoted to Chunin.

Finally, Minato got up and walked to the front of the main stand, smiling as he announced the official start of the finals for the Chunin Exams!