The way of making big promises, flattering, and occupying the upper hand, which always worked well, did not work here in Fengjian, and there was a backlash. With so many people in front of them, they would react sooner or later. The third generation felt that his image in their hearts might be greatly reduced.

"Tell me, what do you want?" The third generation was somewhat frustrated that his plan failed and he was cheated. He could still convince himself about the matter of psychic arts by using the reason of winning over three people, but now this was a naked transaction.

"Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique, this was created by the Third Hokage, right? I want this. Nobuko, tell me about the Second Hokage's experience in illusion techniques. Ichiro, you can learn the Earth Escape Technique that he hasn't learned before. If he's not good at it, you can also learn it with a few days of guidance from the Hokage." Kazama's innocent smile made the Third Hokage's face turn shiny black.

"Deal, you better remember your promise. If you lose face for Konoha in this Chunin Exam, you'll be ready to guard the border."

"What did I promise? Isn't this the love and care that Hokage-sama has for our new Konoha seedlings?"

"You, all you have left is a mouth. It's better for you to practice more than to have nonsense." The Sandaime left angrily. The senior ninjas present could only watch the show. There was no room for them to interrupt. They watched helplessly as the junior ninja Kazama and the Sandaime completed a PY deal.

"You're like this? Isn't that a bad idea? After all, it's the Third Hokage's request, and you're asking for too much?" He was used to the ninja's way of thinking. He instinctively obeyed the Third Hokage's words and rarely thought for himself. He trusted Feng Jian and didn't understand, but he didn't stop him. This was the limit of what he could do. That's why he asked this question afterwards. If he didn't ask it clearly, it might have become the seed of suspicion between the master and the apprentice.

"The Third Hokage is not only the Kage of Konoha and the strongest active ninja, but he is also a politician, and an extremely resourceful politician. His every move cannot be in vain and must have some purpose. On the surface, the Third Hokage pushed me to become the chief of this term. This is my honor and the cultivation of me by the Third Hokage. But think about it carefully, is this method very familiar? Starting from the Third Hokage's disciples, Orochimaru, Jiraiya, to the Fourth Hokage, and then Kakashi, what did everyone who was pushed to this position by him experience?" Kazama's tone was nonchalant, as if he was not talking about his own business.

But the hidden meaning of his words made everyone present fall silent. The people listed were really as Feng Jian said, each of them had a very rough and even cruel experience.

"Compared to these people, is there any comparison between me and them, whether in terms of talent or family background? It's not an exaggeration to say that I am just making up the numbers. It's not a good thing for a mediocre person to be pushed to a position that doesn't belong to him. It's suspected of flattery. Believe it or not, once the news that I became the top leader of this session spreads, I will be exhausted in the village to deal with the challenges of my classmates one after another. If I leave the village, I will have to face the covetousness of so many people. Asuma teacher, the third generation is your father, but are you aware of this?"

Asma shook her head. Asma was no longer young and impulsive, and she still didn't understand her father's political methods well enough.

"Look, the situation is already so dire, is it too much for me to ask for some compensation? It's not too much, right? I can't just be appointed as the chief and be assassinated the next moment because of my lack of strength, where will Konoha's face be?"

"But, are you overthinking this? After all..." Zao Jian glanced at everyone present secretly, trying to remind Feng Jian not to talk about such a sensitive issue in public.

"Mr. Zaojian, since I dare to say this, the Hokage must know it, and all this is happening right under your noses. You will realize it sooner or later. I am just cooperating with the Third Hokage. Do you really think that I can fool the first generation of ninja heroes with my eloquence? Everything is just a tacit understanding between each other. Isn't political thought the art of compromise?"

"Politics is the art of compromise? Well said." The Sandaime, who had returned to the Hokage's office and took out the crystal ball, had a tired look on his old face. He was not surprised at all that Kazama had broken down the deal between the two of them and explained it. Or rather, all of this was within the Sandaime's expectations and was a deliberate gesture.

Looking at the dense veins and wrinkled skin on the back of his hand, and the old face reflected in the crystal ball, he dared to show his current tired state only when he was alone. Kazama was a good teacher in all aspects. At such a young age, he could even show some political skills, so the third generation took advantage of Kazama's big mouth and taught a few jonin he favored. After all, he was old, and the successor should have been put on the agenda long ago. If it weren't for Konoha's internal and external troubles, resigning as Hokage would be the best choice. If possible, it would be best to clear some obstacles for the next Hokage at the last moment, which could also be regarded as a farewell to the career of Hokage.

Looking at the thoughtful expressions of several senior ninjas in the crystal ball, the third generation only hoped that the next generation would grow up quickly, as he couldn't hold on for much longer.

"Okay, teachers, don't think too much. The head follows the butt. The Sandaime has been sitting on the position of Hokage for so many years. Whether he is willing or not, political means are indispensable. Don't think too complicated. I think what the Sandaime means is that he hopes to cultivate your political awareness. Being a ninja only requires strength and obedience. To be a ninja who can stand on his own, or the head of a family, or even the kage of a village, you must have skills..." Before he finished, Kazama was hit on the head with a punch.

"You must, you are so young, how can your mind be so complicated? It seems that you are too idle. The one sitting here is not your teacher, so you are still needed to come to class. Get out, no, you, practice earth escape right now, and don't stop until the chakra is used up." After saying that, he turned around and laughed to several colleagues: "Don't pay attention to what Kazama said, he is a 15-year-old Genin, he knows nothing about politics, he doesn't even understand ninjas. Haha."

"Okay, we know that Kazama is a very good Genin, so you don't have to show off." Kakashi's brain was quick, and he understood that Kazama was trying to protect him, and was afraid that if Kazama continued to talk, it would be detrimental to his future development. So he took over the conversation, and emphasized the word "Genin". This made him sound like he was offering fire, mocking Kazama's identity as a Genin.

"Did you hear that? A fifteen-year-old Genin, you are very proud of yourself, right? You are the top of your class, right? That was just the encouragement from the Hokage, and you actually believed it. You don't know yourself, you are really unworthy..." After a lot of criticism in the morning, his back was actually soaked. As a ninja, he was qualified, and when it came to these political aspects, he could only be cautious, not understand, not discuss, and not get involved. It was the only thing he could do. He now wanted to keep his students out of politics as much as possible and not have anything to do with it.

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