Chapter 2173 All We Can Do Is Wait (4,000 Words)

"Pullingleng!"

Under the afterglow of the setting sun, the homing pigeon with the black tips of its wings flew out from the embassy of Konoha Village dedicated to envoys from other villages, and flew quickly in the direction of the Country of Grass.

"No matter what, I still need to inform you."

Watching the carrier pigeon flying further and further away, Haneda Kazuyo put down his hand and let go of the carrier pigeon-shaped hand, murmuring in a low voice.

Then, he turned back and looked at a small building in the empty embassy.

In the Konoha embassy, ​​there was currently no one except him, the envoy of the Country of Grass.

On the other hand, the guest house next door, which was used to entertain genin and genin instructors from various countries for this Chunin Exam, was very lively, and occasionally a few noises could be heard from there.

There are still seven days until the Chunin Exam, no, strictly speaking, six days, and today is already over.

And now, although it is expected that the Third Hokage will definitely agree to his request and let the genin take part in the chuunin exam, the fourteen selected genin are already on their way, and according to calculations, they should arrive tomorrow .

However, more or less, it still has to be a show-off.

As for why Kazuyo Haneda is in this embassy, ​​it is because, according to the plan, he still has to stay in Konoha. As an envoy of the Country of Grass, since Kazuyo Haneda wants to stay, then Konoha naturally arranges it. Among the safer embassies.

After all, this embassy has considerable security measures, and it coincides with the Chunin Examination. In order to avoid unnecessary mistakes, it is a guesthouse specially designed to entertain those genin who come from other ninja villages one after another. The defense can be said to be very tight, and The embassy next to the guest house can be regarded as taking advantage of it. This embassy, ​​which originally had considerable security measures, is also quite complete in defense.

Not only will the ambassador living in this embassy be quite safe without having to worry about personal problems, but Konoha will also be quite safe without having to worry about whether the ambassador will do anything detrimental to Konoha through his status as an envoy.

The Country of Grass has been in seclusion for so long, and suddenly a leader was changed. Although he showed goodwill to Konoha, this does not mean that this new leader does not harbor evil intentions towards Konoha. There was already a Hanzo in the ninja world, although Hanzo did not How much of a threat does it pose to Konoha? In other words, Hanzo has never targeted Konoha, but who knows whether this new leader Haneda Yuzawa will be detrimental to Konoha.

Moreover, this envoy from the Kingdom of Grass is too similar to that person, and it is too easy to win the favor of the previous generation of Konoha. This is a method specially found by the Kingdom of Grass to softly invade Konoha.

What should be guarded against should still be guarded against.

Of course, at this time, Haneda Kazuha was also very clear about his position in Konoha. Therefore, after leaving Ichiraku Ramen and conveying to Konoha his idea of ​​staying and waiting for the genin to participate in the Chunin Exam, , Konoha arranged this embassy, ​​and he did not resist. Instead, he directly allocated a house in the embassy to him for him to live in.

As for whether his behavior aroused suspicion in Konoha, Haneda Kazuha was not worried. As an envoy, he proposed to stay until the end of the chunin exams and leave with the genin of his village. Moreover, the leader was showing his good will. , Konoha may be defensive, but will not be overly suspicious of his motives.

Moreover, the Chunin Exam is coming soon, and Konoha is more or less focused on the exam. This Chunin Exam is a cross-border Chunin Exam, which requires much more effort than the ordinary Chunin Exam. Even if it is If you suspect Haneda Kazuha, you won't pay too much attention to him. As long as he is safe and sound, Konoha will not focus on him.

Not to mention disturbing some of his normal behaviors.

In other words, there is no problem for Haneda Kazuha to stay in Konoha Village, or even stay in Konoha Village as an envoy of the Country of Grass. Not only will Konoha allow him to stay, but he will also be given the opportunity to be an envoy of a country. All kinds of due treatment.

For example, the sumptuous formal dinner just now.

Therefore, the current practice of releasing homing pigeons has emerged.

So……

Next, tomorrow...

It should arrive tomorrow.

After looking back, Kazuyo Haneda turned around and looked at the setting sun that was about to sink into the horizon. Kazuyo Haneda made a little calculation and came to such a conclusion.

"We can only wait."

After that, after making an estimate in his mind, Haneda Kazuyo did not stay in front of the house for long, but strolled away and walked towards the house.

In addition to the two guarding ninjas at the front door, there are three secret sentries in my house alone, and they are all Konoha elite ninjas. Judging from where they are hiding, they should be proficient in protection and surveillance.

This doesn't include the ones over at the guesthouse.

Now, there is nothing to do except wait patiently.

And just when he turned around and walked back, a thought flashed through Haneda Kazuyo's mind.

Although this house seems empty, in addition to the guards that can be seen on the surface, there are also secret sentries that can include the entire house under surveillance. His every move is completely within the sight of Konoha. .

What's more, in the guest house a hundred meters away, only one street away, there are quite a few people who can monitor the house.

At this moment, Haneda Kazuha had better not make any suspicious actions. He can go shopping, play or even contact anyone in Konoha. However, once there is any suspicious behavior, Konoha's vigilance will come at any time.

This is something Kazuha Haneda would never want to see.

"Next, next...what should I do, what should I do for fun..."

After entering the house, Haneda Kazuyo once again had that leisurely smile on his face. He looked around the living room, which was obviously much more luxurious than the embassy in Kusagakure Village, and gently touched his chin with his right hand. He muttered in distress.

"Um?"

Then, at this stall, he frowned slightly, as if he thought of something, and his face suddenly became serious.

"I never told Naruto where I am. Will he be able to find me tomorrow?"

Then, he murmured such doubts in his mouth.

…

"Pullingleng!"

At the same time, on the other side, a carrier pigeon was also liberated and flew into the hotel room specially arranged for Sunagakure.

"How about it?"

Then, a rather anxious man's voice came from this single room.

"Wait a minute, let me take a look and then talk."

Looking at Kankuro who was approaching eagerly, Temari unfolded the information on the carrier pigeon and scanned it.

"Father has been delayed due to some things, but he should arrive in Konoha in time before the Chunin Exam."

Afterwards, Temari informed everyone present about the letter.

At this moment, in this single room, in addition to Temari and Kankuro, whose face was a little stiff after hearing this, there was also a young man and the red-haired gourd boy, Gaara.

"Is that so...Will the Kazekage-sama arrive in Konoha later?"

After hearing Temari's words, unlike Kankuro, whose face stiffened, the young male ninja in his thirties, who covered the left side of his face with a hanging white cloth, nodded. His face did not change at all, he just nodded with a slight thought. said.

Gaara on the side still had that expressionless poker face when he heard the news, but when he heard the news about his father, he was completely indifferent.

"What should I do? Teacher Marki."

At this time, Temari casually destroyed the letter in her hand, turned around and looked at the young ninja, who was about thirty years old.

"Let everything continue as usual. Since we can reach Konoha in time, there won't be any problems."

In this regard, Ma Ji's expression remained unchanged and he just spoke calmly.

"Then, Kankuro!"

Later, after saying it was business as usual, Maki's eyes turned to Kankuro beside Temari, and the calm expression on his face changed.

It turned into a serious and serious look.

"What...what happened?"

Hearing the teacher's rare stern voice, Kankuro was slightly startled, and at this moment Gaara's eyes also turned to him. Suddenly, Kankuro, who was already a little stiff, seemed to start to stiffen slightly.

"Have you reflected?"

However, Kankuro's question brought a cold look in the eyes of his teacher, the stern Maki.

"Yes Yes!"

And seeing that his teacher was really angry, Kankuro didn't dare to defend himself and spoke.

As he spoke, his eyes showed a guilty conscience, and he glanced quietly at Gaara, who seemed to be incompatible with the three of them, but was staring at him closely.

However, Gaara still had an expressionless poker face regarding his brother's reflection, and he didn't seem to be much touched.

In fact, at this sound, his eyes seemed to wander away, as if he was thinking about what was going on.

"Sarutobi Konohamaru, the grandson of the third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, the only surviving bloodline of his eldest son."

When he heard Kankuro's appearance, Ma Ji frowned slightly, and suddenly said this sentence that seemed completely out of place.

"What does this mean? Teacher Markey?"

At this time, seeing her impulsive brother looking confused, Temari suddenly spoke.

But he asked it for his younger brother.

At the same time, he also distracted his teacher's attention to prevent his brother from being punished.

"Kankuro, you have to thank Haneda Kazuha. If it weren't for him, you would probably be in big trouble. The child you attacked was Sarutobi Konohamaru."

In this regard, Ma Ji glanced at Temari. He was quite satisfied with his female disciple. He also heard the meaning of his proud female disciple pleading for his brother. He softened his tone and gave Kan Kuro understood.

"The third...the grandson of the Third Hokage? I...I don't know..."

Upon hearing this, Kankuro's expression immediately changed, and he suddenly blurted out a sentence of shock.

But this time, not only Kankuro, but also Temari's expression changed drastically, and cold sweat suddenly broke out on his forehead.

Even Gaara, who had been indifferent, his eyelids twitched slightly.

Sarutobi Konohamaru, the grandson of the Hokage, if Kankuro had punched him, I am afraid that this incident would completely destroy their plan.

They came to Konoha this time not to take part in some Chunin exams.

As for Kankuro's punch, the child might not be slightly injured. This punch might directly lead to a big problem between the two ninja villages.

Although the status of the ninja in the world is not dominated by kinship, it is basically based on strength and the iron rules of the village as a reference. However, during the chunin exam, the grandson of the Hokage was the ninja of Sunagakure Village. To be seriously injured for no reason was undoubtedly a slap in the face of the Third Hokage and even Konoha as a whole.

In his own village, on his own territory, the grandson of the Hokage was attacked and seriously injured. Wouldn't it be a slap in the face of the entire Konoha ninja group? A Sunagakure, on the territory of Konoha, severely injured the grandson of the Hokage. This Doesn't it mean that all the ninjas in Konoha are useless, and they can't even protect a child, or even a somewhat special child like the Hokage's grandson?

This is already related to Konoha's face. As the strongest ninja village now, how can we tolerate such a thing?

By then, even if the Third Hokage doesn't attack, the entire ninja class in Konoha will probably target Sunagakure.

And they will inevitably attract the attention of the entire Konoha. How can they accomplish their goals this time and complete the extremely important plan?

"I'm so...so sorry! I...I will never act impulsively again!"

Then, the next second, after understanding the stakes involved, Kankuro immediately bowed at 90 degrees and apologized deeply.

He knew exactly what a mistake he had almost made.

"I'm sorry! Teacher Maki, I didn't take good care of Kankuro!"

At the same time, Temari also bowed and apologized solemnly.

This matter is not only something that can be solved by Kankuro's apology, she also needs to reflect on it, and she should resolutely stop Kankuro.

"Haneda Kazuha is very likely the person mentioned in the information we received."

But at this time, Gaara, who had been silent until now, spoke.

As he spoke, his expressionless poker face had become stern.

"What!"

But when he heard this sound, Ma Ji's expression suddenly changed. He turned his head and looked at Gaara aside. The calm look on his face disappeared instantly and was replaced by a look of nervousness and shock. .

"possible."

Gaara emphasized this.

Teacher Ma Ji...

At this time, Temari and Kankuro also straightened up, looking at the always calm and unfaithful teacher in front of them, each of them was startled.

Um?

I?

And at this moment, in the shadow of the roof directly above the room, a young man blinked his eyes and slightly raised his ears that were attached to the roof, with a look of surprise and confusion on his face.

Exactly...

Haneda Kazuha!

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