Reborn Naruto, I rolled my eyes to the sky

The ninjas who were finally able to pass the Root's obstruction and reach the test site were, as expected, all familiar faces. They were either the sons of Konoha's wealthy families or talented young men known for their gifts. They would also be famous in the future ninja world.

When all the ninjas participating in the assessment arrived at the center of the Konoha Forest, or were eliminated by the Root Ninjas, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen and senior advisor Shimura Danzo appeared at the assessment site together.

Because the graduation examination of the Ninja School was relatively simple, it was all completed yesterday. After Sarutobi Hiruzen presided over the ceremony of awarding the Genin forehead protectors, he came to participate in the ceremony of awarding the Chunin qualifications today.

This is Sarutobi Hiruzen's duty as the Hokage, and also his right as the Hokage. Naturally, he will not miss this opportunity. Whether it is the establishment of the ninja school or the granting of the Chunin qualification, it can be regarded as a part of the Konoha clan becoming a village. Only by subtly influencing the younger generation of Konoha can the barriers between the clans be truly broken down and the will of fire be implemented in the entire Konoha village.

The wooden platform specially built in the center of Konoha Forest for this assessment was used again. Sarutobi Hiruzen, wearing a white Hokage robe, a red ninja uniform underneath, a Hokage hat on his head, and a pipe in his mouth, stood on the stage and smiled at the people below.

Standing side by side with Sarutobi Hiruzen is Danzo Shimura, the senior advisor of Konoha and the direct leader of the Root. He has messy black hair and a serious face and sharp eyes compared to the more amiable Hokage. Now in his prime, Danzo has an extraordinary aura and deserves his nickname of Konoha Shadow.

Apart from the two of them, the Konoha's senior advisors who attended our Ninja School's early graduation last time, Mito Kado En and Utane Koharu, were not present this time. Behind them were the Anbu's guard ninjas and the Root ninja team responsible for conducting the assessment.

The fact that Konoha was able to become the largest village in the ninja world was naturally due to the strength of the first Hokage, Hashirama Senju, and Uchiha Madara, who founded the ninja village system and dominated the ninja world. The Nine-Tails that stayed in Konoha when the tailed beasts were divided was also part of the reason. The various major clans that joined Konoha out of admiration or fear of the first Hokage formed a solid foundation for Konoha.

But the real reason why Konoha stands out in the ninja world and becomes increasingly powerful is also due to the contribution of the Second Hokage. The establishment of the ninja school took a big step towards transforming clans into villages, allowing the younger generation of each clan to recognize Konoha and the Will of Fire more than their own family.

Although the two major families of Konoha, the Uchiha and the Hyuga clan, still maintain a relatively independent status in the village, they are more like collaborators rather than part of Konoha and the Hokage as a whole.

But as more and more children from the two tribes become deeply involved in the affairs of Konoha, more children from the two tribes study in ninja schools rather than being educated in the tribe, and sooner or later they will truly become a part of Konoha.

In fact, Shinichi and I were a good attempt for Sarutobi Hiruzen. As non-core members of the Uchiha and Hyuga clans, we have extremely high talents and will have a certain voice and influence in the clan in the foreseeable future.

Not to mention that Shinichi is the descendant of Uchiha Kagami, and can be considered as a member of the Hokage family. The three of us, as students of Jiraiya, can also be considered as the great-disciples of the Third Hokage, so we can naturally become the key personnel to bring the two clans together with the Konoha Hokage family.

"First of all, I would like to congratulate you all for successfully passing the Chunin examination. After today, you will all be Chunin of Konoha." Sarutobi Hiruzen signaled to the Anbu ninja behind him to distribute the forehead protectors symbolizing Chunin to the twenty or so ninjas below the stage one by one.

"As a member of Konoha, the inheritor of the will of fire, I hope that you can become the ninja that illuminates Konoha and the ninja that the village will be proud of." Although Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo have different personalities and ways of doing things, they are both firm inheritors and supporters of the will of fire.

"Everyone knows that the current situation in the ninja world is very tense. The Rain Country has brazenly declared war on several surrounding ninja villages. We, Konoha, have no choice but to respond. The war has begun." Sarutobi Hiruzen said seriously.

"And the Wind Country is also ready to make a move. There are also constant conflicts on the border. As the new Chunin this time, you are likely to participate in the upcoming war. As an elder, I don't want you to experience the cruelty of war at such a young age."

Sarutobi Hiruzen paused and continued: "But as Hokage, I hope that you can use your abilities in this war and grow into ninjas who can make greater contributions, just like the other ninjas who are already fighting on the border, so that the will of fire can illuminate more ninjas and places."

"Yes."

"I will definitely not disappoint Lord Hokage's expectations."

"Konoha will win."

I took the Chunin forehead protector handed over by the Anbu ninja, took off the Genin forehead protector I had before and replaced it with the Chunin forehead protector I had just gotten. I also echoed Sarutobi Hiruzen's encouragement. After all, being in Konoha, the will of fire that Sarutobi Hiruzen mentioned could not be said to be brainwashing, but just a belief in the existence of an organization.