Civilians in Konoha, forging their own paths

As soon as the elimination round was over, all the candidates, led by the Konoha ninja, returned to Konoha Village. Those who needed to recuperate could do so, and Konoha Hospital would provide free services! Others who were not injured could practice and calm down!

As for Mizunotsuki Hiroha, apart from having a meal of Ichiraku Ramen with Namikaze Minato, he locked himself in the house every day and only appeared once every evening!

In fact, he went to the Konoha Spirit Gathering Array to practice. Even at his level, he never slacked off in his practice!

During this half month, the Third Mizukage and the Third Hokage held many talks, and it was widely rumored that Konoha and Kirigakure were going to form an alliance!

However, the true content of the talks was not revealed to the outside world until the day before the finals of the Chunin Exam!

In Konoha's small conference room, the Third Mizukage and his two guards, and the six members of Konoha's F4 led by Sarutobi Hiruzen, were holding their final meeting.

"Mr. Mizukage, I have almost digested the content of the previous talks, but are you sure you want to do this?" Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

"After the end of World War II, I thought about it for a long time. With the current model in the ninja world, there will be new wars in the future! It's time for a new model to emerge!" said the Third Mizukage.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent for a moment. Through several meetings, he could feel that the new policy of the Third Mizukage was a good thing for Kirigakure and other villages in the ninja world!

He was wondering if Konoha could imitate Kirigakure's new policy, but he ultimately discovered that it couldn't!

Konoha's strength and status in the ninja world are destined to make it unsuitable to follow the path of Kirigakure!

"This is good too. At least if Kirigakure takes a new path, Konoha will have one less enemy and the pressure will be much less!" Sarutobi Hiruzen thought to himself.

"I have made up my mind. I wonder what your decision is, Mr. Hokage?" said the Third Mizukage.

"Regarding the framework cooperation agreement you proposed earlier, I have a few points I need to discuss with you!" Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Shimura Danzo and others.

Afterwards, the discussion on resurfacing for several cooperation agreements officially began!

Three hours later, the talks ended and Kirigakure officially issued a communiqué to the ninja world!

"After two Ninja World Wars, frictions between villages continued and hatred deepened, but the villages themselves did not receive corresponding rewards in order to correct outdated ideas and policies.

Kirigakure is willing to work with all the ninja villages in the ninja world to move towards each other, strengthen communication and exchanges, and explore a non-war win-win path!

At this point, taking the joint Chunin Exam as an opportunity, Kirigakure released the following announcement:

1. Kirigakure has abandoned the war mentality and the outdated policy of isolation, and has carried out reform and opening up. It is willing to strengthen the exchange of experience, culture, and humanities with various villages in the ninja world.

2. Kirigakure announced that it would no longer actively participate in the armed struggle in the ninja world, and advocated resolving disputes with various villages through peaceful dialogue, but reserved the right to resolve conflicts by force!

3. Kirigakure welcomes all villages to come to the Land of Water for exchanges and play in a compliant and legal manner, but will never tolerate spies!

4. Kirigakure is willing to work with Konoha and other ninja villages to contribute to the peace in the ninja world. At the same time, Kirigakure promises not to form alliances or confrontations and to pursue an independent foreign policy!

5. Kirigakure and Konoha have signed a framework cooperation agreement based on peace and equality. At the same time, they are also willing to sign mutually beneficial and equal agreements with other ninja villages!

Sixth, Kirigakure will send a team every year to participate in the Joint Chunin Exam. At the same time, it will use the Joint Chunin Exam as an opportunity to hold Kage-level talks and strengthen direct dialogue between the top leaders of each ninja village! "

At the same time, Konoha also issued a public statement, agreeing with the new policy of Kirigakure, expressing its willingness to strengthen economic and cultural exchanges with Kirigakure and various ninja villages, and willing to build communication platforms for various villages such as the joint Chunin Examination, etc.

Once the communiqué between the two villages was announced, it quickly spread throughout the entire ninja world!

Now is the period of the Joint Chunin Exam, and investigators from various villages, both openly and secretly, have gathered in Konoha. The content of the communiqué was placed on the desks of the village leaders that same day!

The popularity exceeds that of the Joint Chunin Exam itself!

Iwagakure

The two scepters, Ohnoki, frowned as he read the contents of the Kirigakure and Konoha communiqués. "Why did the Third Mizukage suddenly change his character? Between the lines, there is a sense of pettiness. On the surface, he said he would not form an alliance or confront anyone, but he flirted with Konoha. Humph, he is just a fence-sitter!"

"It's Konoha that has quietly become famous and is willing to build a communication platform. Bah! All the villages have come to you to communicate. Isn't it just to solidify your reputation as the number one ninja village in the ninja world? What a good plan! What a hypocrite!"

Sand Hidden Village

The Third Kazekage looked at the bulletin of Kirigakure and Konoha and fell into deep thought. He regretted not participating in the joint Chunin exam this time. "If I had known this, I would have participated in the joint Chunin exam in Sand Village. I missed an opportunity! No matter how you look at Kirigakure's policies, they are also suitable for Sand Village. I will discuss it with the Third Mizukage later! Besides, it seems that Sand Village can no longer hesitate in the next joint Chunin exam!"

Yunyin Village

Everyone in Kumogakure looked at the communiqué of Kirigakure and Oyo with sarcasm on their faces, "Humph, Kirigakure, who was almost crippled, is just looking for a protective umbrella. What a bullshit about non-alignment and non-confrontation, it's all bullshit!"

"The intention of Konoha is even more obvious. They want to be the center of the ninja world. Bah, they really think it's still the time when the first Hokage is alive. Now the third Raikage is so brave that he can't match ten thousand men! If anyone wants to do it, it should be me, Kumogakure!"

Basically, the weaker ninja villages looked at the Kirigakure's communiqué as if they had discovered a new continent, while the stronger villages basically ignored it!

In the evening, Mizunoe Hiroha went to the streets of Konoha to have dinner. Almost everyone was talking about the announcement from Kirigakure and Konoha, and the discussion was even more heated than the joint Chunin Exam finals to be held the next day!

"Hi! Bingyu, here!"

Mizunotsuki Hiraya looked up and saw it was Namikaze Minato, so he walked over!

"Bingyu, let's go eat barbecue. It's owned by the Konoha Akido clan. It's delicious!"

"Okay!"

As soon as they entered the barbecue restaurant, a red-haired figure greeted Minato Namikaze, "Minato, here!"

"Kushina, right here!"

The two walked over and saw two teammates of Minato Namikaze sitting in the seats. Mizunotsuki Hiroha bowed to them before sitting down.

"Mizunoe Hiyori, my name is Uzumaki Kushina. This is the second time we meet. I heard that you had a fight with Minato. Were you beaten badly?" Kushina's cheerful personality made her take the initiative to talk to Mizunoe Hiyori.

"Hey, Kushina, we're tied, no winner decided, don't say that," Namikaze Minato said hurriedly.

Mizunoe Hyouha chuckled, "Minato, it's okay!"

Minato's teammates continued, "This time the communiqué between Kirigakure and Konoha is really explosive! Bingyu, I didn't expect the Third Mizukage to use a big move in Konoha!"

"Before the official announcement came down, I only knew a general idea, but it is true that Kirigakure is pursuing peace!" Mizunoe Hiroyu said.

"The Third Mizukage is very far-sighted. The contents of the communiqué are good for both the Ninja Village and the Ninja World! Bingyu, so when you fought with me, you made the Seal of Opposition and the Seal of Reconciliation. This was your intention!" Namikaze Minato also said.

"Minato, you're really worthy of being like this. You even noticed these details!" Mizunoe Bingyu said admiringly.

Listening to the Kirigakure people praising her boyfriend, Kushina was very happy, so most of the barbecue went into her stomach...