After Warwick disappeared, Uchiha Makoto found a rock to sit on, took out the lunch he had prepared, and started eating.
In order to save time, he did not plan to leave the training ground to finish his meal and then come back.
After eating, Uchiha Makoto came to sleep on the ground under the shade of a tree.
After resting for about an hour, Uchiha Makoto stood up, sat cross-legged, and began to refine chakra.
Then, the afternoon practice began again.
The four ninjutsu scrolls obtained from Uchiha Fugaku are Fire Release: Dragon Fire Jutsu, Fire Release: Impatiens Flower Claw Red, Wind Release: Vacuum Jade, and Wind Release: Great Breakthrough.
During this time, Uchiha Makoto also began to practice with the help of shadow clones due to the surge in chakra.
For the practice of Ninjutsu, the role of shadow clones is still very obvious.
I don't know if it was because of the opening of the Sharingan, but Uchiha Makoto found that he learned ninjutsu much faster. He had already learned all four ninjutsu.
Of course, it will take some time to become fully proficient and not waste any chakra.
Anyway, there are two pieces of equipment that can restore chakra, [Blue BUFF] and [Shuoji Blade]. He is not afraid of wasting chakra. Ninjutsu that can greatly increase combat effectiveness in a short period of time is naturally his priority.
After carefully releasing the four advanced ninjutsu, Uchiha Makoto's chakra bottomed out again.
Because of the battle with Warwick in the morning, he used the Eight Gate Dunjia again, and an hour's rest could not help him recover.
However, this state of fatigue is suitable for practicing Eight Door Dunjia.
After Uchiha Makoto stopped practicing ninjutsu, he started the most basic physical training.
Take turns doing handstand running, push-ups, and squats.
Soon Uchiha Makoto was sweating profusely.
Just as he was lying on the grass to rest, there was a sound of rapid footsteps.
Uchiha Makoto sat up and saw a young man with thick eyebrows and big eyes, wearing green tights and a hair similar to a kappa, running towards him, waving to him as he ran:
"Makoto!"
"Kai, why are you here?" Uchiha Makoto looked at Matt Kai who ran in front of him and asked.
Metkai looked unhappy, "Cheng! Why haven't you taken the initiative to practice with me since you came back? Kakashi is not here, and you don't come to me. Your youth will be wasted like this!"
"I'm really busy these days." Uchiha Makoto smiled.
Metkai was obviously unwilling to let Uchiha Makoto go easily, and said with excitement: "In this case, let's continue the previous duel. As my only opponent in life, Makoto! The 59th competition has begun!"
Uchiha Makoto, who knew Metkai's character, didn't hesitate at all. He straightened up like a carp and stood up.
Who asked him to provoke Metkai in order to learn the Eight Gate Dunjia!
You have to be responsible for it.
Although Uchiha Makoto looked tired, his eyes were full of fighting spirit, "In this case, I won't refuse! It just so happens that I've been itchy lately, so come on!"
"Burn your youth! Cheng!"
Metkai's blood boiled and he rushed directly towards Uchiha Makoto.
The two of them fought directly.
The sound of snapping is endless.
****
Early the next morning, Uchiha Makoto and Metkai arrived at the gate of Konoha.
Metkai came to his house early in the morning to call him, but it was not to avenge his loss to him yesterday, but to welcome the army returning south.
Because of the sneak attack on Iwagakure, the third Raikage died in battle, and the conflict between Iwagakure and Kumogakure intensified.
Recently, a small-scale war broke out between the two major ninja villages.
Iwagakure Village also fell into a passive position due to the war with Konoha Village, and had no choice but to temporarily suspend the war.
From the perspective of Konoha's top brass, this is a precursor to the surrender of Iwagakure Village.
As the war calmed down, Namikaze Minato, the commander of the northern army, led the leading troops back and first sent the seriously injured and killed ninja back to Konoha.
Although it was still early, when Uchiha Makoto arrived at the gate of Konoha, he found that the roads on both sides were already filled with villagers who came spontaneously.
Compared with the last time Orochimaru led the army to triumph, the number of people who came to welcome him this time was obviously larger.
Although they are both heroes, Orochimaru and Namikaze Minato are different.
Nowadays, Minato Namikaze's reputation as "Golden Flash" is so powerful in the ninja world that it even surpasses the "Three Ninjas".
Iwagakure Village even issued such an order: any Iwagakure Village ninja who encounters the 'golden flash' of Konoha Village during a mission can directly terminate the mission without being punished.
This order is a shame for Iwagakure Village, but it is a great honor for Konoha Village.
Namikaze Minato was born as a commoner, but he was extremely talented. He treated his companions as gentle as water, and treated his enemies like a storm.
Compared to the 'aloof' Orochimaru, Namikaze Minato is easier for people to get close to.
Both are the strongest contenders for the Fourth Hokage of Konoha.
But judging from today's situation, Uchiha Makoto also has some thoughts in his heart.
Recently, news has been spreading in the village that Orochimaru was eager for quick success and deliberately let the ninjas in the village be used as bait to die in order to defeat Suna Ninja Village.
Although I don’t know where this news came from, it spread extremely quickly and quickly spread throughout Konoha.
Regardless of whether the news is true or false, the impact is devastating.
Also with great military exploits, the northern army led by Namikaze Minato had to deal with the powerful Kumogakure and Iwagakure, and Namikaze Minato performed extremely bravely in the war.
He risked his life many times in order to allow his men to retreat safely, leaving the rear behind.
Of course, from Uchiha Makoto's point of view, the more important thing is that Namikaze Minato has a much shallower foundation in Konoha than Orochimaru. Even if he becomes Hokage, he will not immediately shake the power of the older generation of senior officials.
"It seems that Namikaze Minato is confirmed to become the Fourth Hokage. This is good news." Uchiha Makoto thought secretly.
Namikaze Minato and Uchiha Fugaku had similar political views, and the two families had a close personal relationship. His becoming Hokage was the best situation for the Uchiha clan.
Just when Uchiha Makoto's thoughts were changing, a burst of cheers suddenly broke out from the crowd.
"I'm coming!"
"Minato-sama!"
...
Namikaze Minato walked at the front of the team, flanked by the trio of Ino Shika and Butterfly, followed closely by the members of Team 7, Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Obito and Nohara Rin.
Metkai next to Uchiha Makoto scanned the crowd. When he saw Kakashi, he jumped up excitedly and shouted while waving:
"Kakashi! Kakashi! Kakashi!"
Kakashi in the team is still wearing a mask, and his dead fish eyes are lifeless.
Hearing the familiar cry, Kakashi turned his head and looked to the left. After seeing the excited Metkai, his eyes stayed for two seconds, and then turned away expressionlessly.
"Hmph! What! This guy Kakashi is still so cold, it's better for you, Makoto!"
While complaining about Kakashi's reaction, Metkai looked at Uchiha Makoto.
The muscles in the corners of Uchiha Makoto's eyes twitched slightly and he smiled:
"Kai, you can't say that. Kakashi must be too thin-skinned. How can he have the nerve to say hello to you with so many people?
And after not seeing each other for such a long time, you are his only friend, and he may have forgotten the pleasure of competing with you.
If you come with him a few more times, it will be different. "
"Hmm~" Metkai looked thoughtful, and suddenly realized: "Cheng, you are absolutely right! This must be the case! Then I will go find him now!"
With that said, Metkai walked directly towards the back of the welcoming team, preparing to meet Kakashi immediately.
Seeing this, Uchiha Makoto breathed a sigh of relief.
Finally sent this pestering spirit away.
"Mr. Cheng, you are here too!" A familiar voice sounded from behind.
Uchiha Makoto looked back and saw Ryosuke Uchiha walking over with a little girl in his hand, and next to him was his mother, Hazuki Uchiha.
"Ryosuke-kun, I happen to have no mission, so I came to take a look." Uchiha Makoto smiled and said: "Izumi, Aunt Hazuki, hello."
"Brother Makoto." Uchiha Izumi walked up to Uchiha Makoto affectionately.
Uchiha Makoto smiled and touched Uchiha Izumi's little head.
****
At the gate of Konoha, the villagers welcomed the return of the hero, but on the other side, Orochimaru, another major contributor to the Third Ninja War, was now in a dark, damp and dimly lit basement.
Squeak~
The basement door was suddenly pushed open, but Orochimaru turned a deaf ear. He held the surgical forceps against the test table and did not stop for a moment.
