### Chapter 28: The Godfather of the Ninja World Business?
On the streets of Konoha!
"Ninja tool pack for 20,000 ryo, complete with various ninja tools, plus a complimentary intelligence manual containing information on candidates from all major ninja villages!"
"Genuine goods, quality guaranteed!"
"Are you still troubled by the lack of ninja tools or worried about the lack of transparency in your opponent's information?"
"As long as you buy a ninja tool pack, everything will be solved!"
...
A loud hawking voice drew a lot of attention.
Among the crowd were many exam candidates, quite a few from smaller ninja villages, who indeed had a need for ninja tools and were especially lacking in intelligence.
"I'll take one!"
After a small team discussed, they decided to purchase a ninja tool pack.
It included kunai, shuriken, senbon... and other ninja tools.
As for the quality?
Sorry, it depends on where you buy them from.
High-quality ninja tools start at over 10,000 ryo, so expecting that level of quality for this price is wishful thinking.
Having them at all is already good enough, what more could you want?
"Here you go!"
Behind the stall, among three Konoha forehead protector-wearing youths, the chubbiest one quickly collected the money with actions that belied his size, handing over the ninja tool pack and manual.
The genin from the small ninja village left satisfied.
He needed the tools, and with the added intelligence, it was indeed a great deal.
After watching the customer leave, the boy behind the stall, dressed in a fitted black top and three-quarter pants, looking both neat and handsome, finally spoke.
"Fatty, how did you come up with the idea of setting up a stall to sell ninja tools and include intelligence as a way to make money?"
Hearing this, the chubby boy looked at the black-haired youth with a face full of confusion, as if not understanding why he would ask such a question.
"Wasn't it you, Uchiha Takashi, who mentioned it before?"
Another slender, silent boy spoke up.
Yes, behind the stall were Uchiha Takashi, Yamakawa Koji, and Honda.
They had come out to hang out today, not expecting the chubby one to pull such a move.
"I never said..."
Uchiha Takashi was about to refute when he suddenly remembered that he might have indeed mentioned such a tactic before.
Damn! The clown is actually me.
If the chubby one's business grows, maybe he could even earn the title of the godfather of the ninja world business someday.
"But how did you get this intelligence?"
Uchiha Takashi pointed to the manual.
Intelligence is crucial for ninjas, and if the source is questionable, there would definitely be consequences.
"I collected it from these candidates, so don't worry!"
Honda explained proudly.
If it weren't to enhance the credibility of the intelligence, he wouldn't have called his two friends to help out.
The presence of three Konoha genin was the key to convincing these candidates.
If it were ordinary people selling, would they even believe it?
"That's good..."
Uchiha Takashi finally relaxed, as long as the intelligence wasn't obtained from any dangerous sources.
Rustle!
Yamakawa Koji flipped through the manual, his expression growing more serious.
"What's wrong?"
Uchiha Takashi curiously picked up a copy and flipped through it.
Soon, he discovered the reason.
Too many strong contenders! And looking at some of their physiques, are you sure they are genin?
Calling them uncles wouldn't be surprising.
Note, the joint Chunin Exams only restrict genin participation, but there's not much of an age limit.
Fifteen years old! As long as they are under this age, it's fine.
The scenario where everyone is freshly graduated, like in the anime, is simply impossible.
Don't think that becoming a Chunin is easy.
### Chapter 28: The Godfather of the Ninja World Business?
Aside from accumulating enough mission experience, strength is also crucial. More than half of the ninjas never manage to advance to Chunin before they retire. Thus, there are plenty of Genin under the age of 15, all eligible to take the exam.
The evaluations in the manual are based on the system Uchiha Takashi previously mentioned.
Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Genjutsu, Intelligence, Strength, Speed, Stamina, Seals.
This system categorizes a ninja's abilities into these aspects.
Although the ninja world already has some evaluation systems, they are too rough and simple compared to the more intuitive method proposed by Uchiha Takashi.
However, Uchiha Takashi's evaluation system introduces a new standard for data.
1 point for graduates, 2 points for Genin, 3 points for Chunin, 4 points for Special Jonin, 5 points for Jonin, 6 points for Elite Jonin, 7 points for Kage candidate, 8 points for Kage level, 9 points for peak Kage level, and 10 points for beyond Kage level.
Yes, this data is far more intuitive and accurate than the original version.
Perhaps it is due to this simple and straightforward evaluation data that Yamakawa Koji regards it so seriously.
He had heard Uchiha Takashi talk about this system before, but he hadn't paid much attention at the time.
Unexpectedly, seeing it written in the intelligence report makes it feel so direct.
According to this manual, one can also roughly evaluate the candidates for this exam.
It even includes his evaluation.
Yamakawa Koji: Ninjutsu 3, Taijutsu 2, Genjutsu 1, Intelligence 3, Strength 2, Speed 2, Stamina 2, Seals 2.
See, these are his stats.
After comparing internally, Yamakawa Koji also feels that this data isn't an exaggeration.
Ninjutsu-focused! That's indeed his path, and his combat intelligence is decent.
Moreover, this intelligence report only includes public data and doesn't reveal what ninjutsu he has mastered or what trump cards he holds, which is quite considerate.
Uchiha Takashi then flipped to the last page, looking at the "Top Ten Candidates Ranking!" and was stunned by the name at the top.
"The first isn't Kakashi?"
The top name wasn't the super genius Kakashi as he had expected.
Oh right!
Uchiha Takashi suddenly realized the reason.
Kakashi is currently not even seven years old, just a little kid.
Even with the fast growth rate in the ninja world, he's still too young.
Among all the ninjas, he is the youngest.
Yet, he still ranks in the top three of the ten strongest, truly a genius among geniuses.
If it were the teenage Kakashi, he'd undoubtedly be at the top.
After all, the record of becoming a Jonin at 12 is one he will set in the future.
Unfortunately, no matter how talented, he can't compete with those who cheat.
Later, the likes of the white-eyed wolf and the filial son will reach Kage level in their teens, with cheats that are outrageously powerful.
It can only be said that the Sharingan is indeed a super cheat, no wonder Danzo is so obsessed with it.
The top spot is held by a boy named 'Gang Tu.'
At fourteen years old, he's considered an 'older' candidate.
The issue is that his battle record is quite fierce.
The manual only provides data for Konoha candidates, without battle records or introductions, but for candidates from other villages, the introductions are as detailed as can be.
The battle record shows that he is the "strongest genius" of Iwagakure, even having faced off against Jonin directly.
It's practically cheating! He's definitely not a Genin.
But Onoki forcibly categorized him as a Genin.
Shameless.
After reading, Uchiha Takashi mentally cursed Onoki, the Third Tsuchikage, for quite a while.
This old guy truly cares only about results, not appearances, far surpassing their own "strongest Hokage" in every way.
However, since this Gang Tu guy's age doesn't exceed the limit, and Iwagakure doesn't acknowledge him as a Chunin, he indeed fits the competition rules.
It can only be said that the three major ninja villages all play tricks.
They want to gain fame and eliminate the geniuses of other villages.
Both hands must be strong.
Ninjas are not samurai; they don't care about fairness, as long as the mission is accomplished.
"Could you please give me a ninja tool kit?"
Just as Uchiha Takashi was complaining about the lack of virtue among the major ninja villages, a hearty voice made him look up instinctively, and then he froze.
(End of Chapter)
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