Naruto, this game world seems a bit real.

Chapter 142 Invitation

Upon arriving at the hot spring resort, Uchiha Yoru requested a private room, much to their disappointment. In the end, Jiraiya went to the mixed-gender bath instead.

The third round of qualifiers has finally arrived.

After scanning the area, Uchiha Ye discovered that more than half of the ninjas were Jonin disguised as Genin. "This is going to be interesting, as long as they don't go up against Itachi."

"boom…"

"I am Zabuza Momochi, the examiner for the third preliminary round." He coldly glanced at the examinees present, then announced, "Without further ado, let's begin."

As soon as he finished speaking, the screens in the venue started scrolling.

"Momochi Zabuza?" Uchiha Ye was speechless. She quickly looked at the screen and saw "Uchiha Itachi vs. Babbitt".

I never expected Itachi to be in the first round. When Uchiha Ye passed by him, she said, "Itachi, good luck!" while making a cheering gesture.

Itachi gave her a look that said he was confident of victory.

Soon only two players remained on the field.

"Begin!" Zabuza said, then vanished from his spot.

"What is this person doing? Why is he attacking thin air?"

Not long after the match started, people began to discuss it.

"This is an illusion!" someone said, noticing the clan crest on Itachi's clothes looking somewhat uncertain.

Upon hearing this, many people fell silent. None of them could figure out how this person had fallen under the illusion, and they were all thinking about what to do if they encountered the same situation.

"I wonder if Itachi's genjutsu will have any effect on her?" Uchiha Ye thought to himself.

Upon witnessing this scene, Yamato instinctively recalled the fear he had felt under Itachi's genjutsu and shuddered.

If he could, he would rather face Ye; at least her attacks would be visible.

Itachi Uchiha won this match without any doubt.

Soon the names on the screen started scrolling rapidly again.

"Itachi, you're really amazing." Uchiha Ye praised him without reservation, her eyes filled with admiration. If she didn't want to reveal that she had awakened her Sharingan, she would definitely have learned some genjutsu from Itachi.

Hearing Ye's praise, Itachi's lips curved into a smile.

Uchiha Yoh's attention was quickly drawn to the next battle.

This is the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, Uta, whose fighting style is extremely entertaining, and she watched with great interest.

Time flies, but the battle continues.

Uchiha Yoru finally met her first opponent.

Fortunately, her opponent was just an ordinary genin. She parted her lips slightly and said, "Admit defeat. You are no match for me."

"Don't underestimate me!" The moment he finished speaking, and had just pulled out his ninja tools, Uchiha Ye instantly appeared beside him, holding a kunai to his neck. "You lost!"

"Ye, your Instantaneous Movement Technique has become much faster; it's now difficult to detect with the naked eye."

"Although I haven't awakened my Sharingan yet, I do know some things about it. You can't use it so frequently."

"Ye, don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

While Yamato was not around, Itachi Uchiha quietly took Ye's hand and spoke to her, his gaze falling on the ninjas below. Whether he was observing his opponents or not, only he knew.

"Itachi, do you think we might face off?" She glanced down at Itachi holding her hand, smiled secretly, and started the conversation.

"will not!"

"Are you so sure?" she asked doubtfully.

"It's my gut feeling, but if we really clash, I'll admit defeat." His hands unconsciously clenched tighter; he didn't want to hurt her.

"Hmph... That won't do. It's been a long time since I've sparred with you."

"I'll do whatever you say." After saying that, Itachi began to consider what to do if he encountered Ye.

Yamato won the match, and the screen started scrolling again: "Lone Star vs. Hansa!"

Uchiha Ye's face showed a strange expression, "I hope she doesn't have to face Lone Star later."

Although it hasn't been discovered yet, close contact could lead to unpredictable consequences.

Young Payne had already entered the arena before and won the match, so it would have been strange if he hadn't won!

With only one match left, Uchiha Yoh did not continue watching and left early.

The second round of the third exam is scheduled for half a month from now, at which time many daimyo will come to the Land of Iron.

In the Land of Fire, Hua Ling looked constipated upon seeing the invitation. "Shi Shui, why don't you impersonate me and go?"

"Daimyo, don't joke around!" Shisui refused calmly, seemingly used to the strange questions the Daimyo often asked.

"Zhishui, you're so boring, I hope your future wife won't be just as boring!" Hualing was used to his rejections and even teased him.

Zhi Shui glanced at Hua Ling secretly, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. "No."

Although he already knew that the person in front of him might be Ye, he couldn't be sure yet, but one thing he was very clear about was that this was definitely not a shadow clone.

Hua Ling was still pondering how to refuse to watch when she heard Zhi Shui's answer. Her expression visibly stiffened. She threw the invitation on the table, stood up, put her hand on his shoulder, and asked curiously, "Zhi Shui, do you have a target in mind?"

"If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes."

"Tell me quickly, who is it that has captured the heart of such a genius like you?"

Zhi Shui suppressed his smile and remained silent.

"I considered you my best friend, yet I didn't reveal a single thing. Are you afraid I'll steal your boyfriend?" Hua Ling said in a malicious tone.

"My lord, I have some things to take care of, so I'll be leaving for a bit." Shisui couldn't take it anymore, so he made an excuse and disappeared.

"Looks like something's really going on, running so fast." Hua Ling withdrew her hand from the air and sat back in her chair, wondering whether she should gossip with her main body. "Never mind, she's a big name now, she needs to be more composed."

Hua Ling picked up the invitation on the table and finally decided to go, "There really is no reason to refuse."

Having made her decision, she immediately ordered people to prepare the necessary items.

"Daimyo, the Third Hokage has sent four secret agents. Would you like to see them?" a guard reported as he entered the hall.

"The Dark Guard? What are they up to?" A hint of doubt flashed in Hua Ling's eyes, then she said, "Let them in!"

Upon hearing this, the guard immediately retreated.

Soon after, four ninjas wearing ANBU masks were brought in.

"Holy crap, isn't that Kakashi, Hayate Gekko, Yugao Uzuki, and Aoba Yamashiro?"

She composed herself and, without wasting words, asked directly, "What business did the Third Hokage send you here?"

"Reporting to your lord, the Third Hokage has ordered the four of us to secretly protect your safety," Kakashi, the leader, replied.

Hua Ling saw that they looked travel-worn and said, "Alright, I understand."

"You may go and rest now!" The guards then led their men out of the hall.

Hua Ling had no feelings for Kakashi at all, since her spirit clones only had memories of the real world, and she had no interaction with Kakashi in this game world.

Kakashi couldn't tell that the daimyō was any different.

Once the hall was empty, Hua Ling gave up pretending and slumped into a chair, tossing the documents back onto the table. "Where do all these troubles come from every day?"

"Someone come here..."

As soon as he finished speaking, a guard walked in. "Your name!"

"Go and call all the officials here," she said lazily, sitting up straight.

"Yes, Your Excellency!" the guard replied, and immediately gathered his men to go to the homes of various adults to deliver the message.

About half an hour later, all the officials still in office gathered inside the hall.