Hokage's office.
Funan had been waiting for a while.
When he saw Itachi, he smiled with a carefree air. "You've arrived, Itachi!"
"What are you planning?" Itachi asked in a tone filled with annoyance.
His own precious brother actually wants to be a Jinchuriki.
Jinchuriki not only brings power, but also brings hatred and danger.
Sasuke was still very young and had made this decision impulsively.
But Funan, being an adult, shouldn't he know better?
Of course, he absolutely dared not say this to Funan, he didn't want to go to the hospital and stay there for a few months.
Especially those who were sent to the hospital by Funan would be treated specially.
For example, injection needles were mistakenly interchanged with the huge ones used for animals.
"Itachi, didn't you and Fugaku notice it?" Funan stared at Itachi and said: "Sasuke's desire for power."
Itachi frowned slightly and said: "He's just a kid..."
"Children are the easiest to manipulate. If you don't pay attention, a tragedy could happen at any mont." Funan raised his voice.
Itachi glanced at Funan and said: "Like what you said to Sasuke?"
Funan: "..."
"I have no ill will towards Sasuke. What if it's soone else?"
Funan said: "If it's soone else, will he be kind to Sasuke? Can you guarantee that he won't take advantage of this?"
"Can you guarantee it?"
"I've said before, Sasuke is very eager for power, and his desire is stronger than that of ordinary people."
"Very eager for power?" Itachi looked at Funan fiercely, and said: "Does that desire for power have anything to do with you?"
"What do you an?" Funan's face also turned cold, and he said: "Do you think I'm harming Sasuke? That I'm deliberately manipulating him? Or even that I've done sothing to control him?"
Itachi was silent.
"Perfect!" Funan laughed sarcastically, pointing at the door. "Get out!"
"Funan-aniki, don't be angry. I'll tell you the truth." Itachi sighed. "Ever since Sasuke had that idea, yes, I suspected that you had sothing to do with it. It was all very sudden."
Funan's face darkened even further, but he did not reply.
On second thought, Itachi's suspicions weren't entirely unreasonable.
"You can doubt ." Funan said word by word. "But I want to make one thing clear: Sasuke's desire to beco a Jinchuriki cos from within. It's his own thirst for power."
Itachi frowned.
"I just told him about Naruto's history. As his teammate and one of the two most talented in this chunin exam, I thought they could complent each other." Funan explained calmly. "Who would have thought that knowing Naruto is a Jinchuriki, Sasuke would want to be one too?"
A malicious smile appeared on Funan's lips.
"Of course... I also ntioned that being a Jinchuriki granted imnse power. If you want to bla for that, I'm here waiting for you."
Funan glanced at Itachi.
Itachi sighed deeply. He finally understood Funan's intentions.
"I'm sorry, Hokage-sama. I got carried away by my emotions."
Funan looked at him impassively.
"I know that after eting , Sasuke had the idea of becoming a Jinchuriki. It's normal for you to doubt ."
"But..."
"You're done with just an apology? I'm the Hokage."
"Leave my affairs aside for now, and you can handle them as you wish in the future. But... what do you plan to do with Sasuke?" Itachi asked seriously.
"I have plenty of tailed beasts." Funan said calmly. "It depends on how you make the decision."
"No!" Itachi said firmly. "Sasuke must not beco a Jinchuriki."
Funan looked at Itachi and said seriously: "I'll repeat it to you, Itachi. Sasuke has a surprising thirst for power. Furthermore, his relationship with Naruto is complex: he admires him, but wants his recognition. At the sa ti, he wants to surpass him and will not accept being under his shadow."
After a short silence, Itachi said slowly: "I know! I understand what you an, but I insist on my opinion. I don't want Sasuke to beco a Jinchuriki."
"I don't care." Funan said casually. "I always thought you understood Sasuke, who knows... Tsk, tsk, go tell Sasuke that his dream of becoming a Jinchuriki is over."
Itachi shook his head repeatedly.
Forget about this dream!
Itachi soon returned to the clan and made it clear to Sasuke that he did not want him to beco a Jinchuriki.
Fugaku breathed a sigh of relief.
But Sasuke remained silent.
Why couldn't they trust him?
He had thought long and hard before making that decision.
Prejudices from the villagers? He didn't care.
Dangers? Every shinobi faced dangers.
Still, his brother and father wouldn't listen to his reasons.
"Sasuke!" Itachi's tone deepened.
"I understand..." Sasuke replied in a dull tone.
Itachi didn't pay much attention to it. He was a child after all. It was normal for him to feel frustrated and have so resentnt when he couldn't get what he wanted.
He'll be fine after a while.
"Go train." Itachi said as he ruffled Sasuke's hair. "When you unlock your full potential, you'll realize how powerful the Uchiha's strength is. Like Funan-aniki. What are tailed beasts before his power? They are nothing more than big kittens."
"...Yes!"
How many Funan are there?
Throughout the history of Uchiha, there are only two.
Uchiha Madara and Uchiha Funan!
Who could aspire to be like them?
Sasuke left. He went to find Kakashi and continued training.
He worked harder than before. If he couldn't be a Jinchuriki, but wanted to surpass Naruto, who was one, then he would have to work even harder.
Kakashi was very aware that sothing was wrong, and after a few words with Itachi, he couldn't help but roll his eyes in exasperation.
"The Hokage is acting absurdly."
"You an Namikaze Minato?" Funan's voice was suddenly heard.
He appeared smiling next to them.
Kakashi: "...Yes!"
"So how's everything going, Kakashi?" Funan asked, changing the subject. "This ti, there are twenty-one genin taking part in the Chunin Exam. How are the intensive training going? I don't want Konoha's new generation to be eliminated in the first round."
"Alas!" Kakashi sighed and said: "Hokage-sama, with all due respect, what are you Kage thinking? This joint chunin exam seems like total madness."
It didn't take a genius to anticipate that it would be absolute chaos.
"Let's not talk about that now." Funan said, waving his hand. "We're here, and there's no point in complaining. Better tell , how are your guys doing?"
Kakashi put on a serious expression. "Overall, the results are good. For example, Naruto and Sasuke are already close to Jonin level, and most of the others are at a level suitable for Chunin."
Funan nodded slowly. "This is good news."
In fact, he, like other Kage, doesn't care about the Chunin exams.
...
The atmosphere in Konoha began to beco tense.
The Chunin exams are about to begin.
The leaders of the various villages were already on their way to Konoha, while the genin of each village had arrived earlier.
One day later.
Kakashi, with his characteristic apathetic expression, looked at the genin lined up in front of him. His voice was as languid as ever. "Alright, it's your turn. If you can take this last step, you could beco Chunin."
"Great!" Naruto couldn't contain his excitent and pointed at Sasuke. "Sasuke, get ready! I'm going to kick your butt! I'll be the one who becos Chunin!"
Sasuke glanced at him and said coldly: "Idiot!"
"What did you say, you bastard?! Who are you calling an idiot?!"
"The idiot knows who he is."
"Damn it, damn it!" Naruto scread furiously while Sasuke remained impassive.
Kakashi looked at the two people arguing, sighed helplessly, and said: "If you're ready, co into the exam room. First test: a written exam!"
Naruto's roar stopped imdiately.
He stared at Kakashi blankly, almost unable to believe his ears.
"What did you say, Kakashi-sensei?" Naruto's voice was trembling.
Kakashi said expressionlessly: "Written test!"
Naruto's legs went weak and he almost fell to the ground.
How can there be a written test for the Chunin exams?
A few Jonin, aware of what was going through Naruto's mind, decided to intervene. "Naruto, you don't think that Chunin only needs strength, do you?"
"A Chunin is a pillar of the village. The missions they undertake are of great importance. Sotis they must infiltrate enemy territory, and also lead teams. It is not sothing that depends solely on strength."
Naruto, embarrassed, began to laugh nervously. "Haha, just kidding, just kidding!"
"A written test is a written test. No matter what it is, I will definitely pass it, and I will definitely beco Hokage."
"Very good, go in!" Kakashi pointed to the examination room and said: "Your nas are on the table. Rember, if you sit in the wrong place, you will be eliminated."
"Yes!" The Genin gradually walked into the examination room.
Genin from other villages also entered, exchanging hostile glances with those from Konoha.
In the past few days since they ca to Konoha, there have been many conflicts between them.
According to Funan's order, as long as they can't be killed, they will be beaten to death.
This is also a kind of communication!
Friendly communication!
Don't worry, with Tsunade here, they can't die!
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