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Chapter 346: Thrashing Boruto and Sarada 

Kazama was a very filial person, and he also had no patience for arrogant brats like Boruto. So, with a smile, he told him, "Alright, since you're so eager to spar, I'll indulge you. Consider it an appetizer before dinner!" 

"Great, then let's do it!" Boruto exclaimed, then immediately smirked at Kazama. 

In a flash, without even forming a single hand seal, Boruto unleashed five nature transformations: Water Release, Lightning Release, Earth Release, Wind Release, and Fire Release. This sudden display completely stunned Naruto and Hinata. They had no idea their son, Boruto, had become this incredible, able to use five nature releases without seals! After all, being able to perform five nature transformations usually meant you were already Kage-level! 

However, Kazama was unfazed and showed no surprise. He knew that in Boruto's era, scientific ninja tools existed. The reason Boruto could unleash five nature transformations without hand seals was because of the scientific ninja tool on his right arm. That's why Boruto seemed so powerful. 

But even with its impressive capabilities, this scientific ninja tool was utterly useless in front of a super Kage-level expert like Kazama. With a flick of his wrist, Kazama conjured a stream of Heavenly Flame that obliterated Boruto's five-element assault. The flame didn't stop there; its power undiminished, it pressed on towards Boruto. 

This unexpected turn of events shocked Boruto, who stumbled back several steps before collapsing to the ground. Kazama's Heavenly Flame hovered less than half a meter from Boruto's forehead. Kazama then smiled and asked him, "So, are you convinced now?" 

Even though Boruto was sprawled on the ground, his face still showed defiance. Naruto, who understood Kazama's strength well, immediately told Boruto, "That's enough, Boruto! How could you possibly beat Kazama? He's even stronger than me!" 

Boruto, however, completely ignored his father's words. He immediately activated his Shadow Clones and charged at Kazama again. Seeing Boruto's stubbornness, Kazama decided he needed a proper lesson. 

In an instant, Kazama appeared behind Boruto. This wasn't Amenotejikara; Kazama had used the Body Flicker Technique. He wouldn't waste a powerful jutsu like Amenotejikara on a mere brat like Boruto – it would be like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut! 

As soon as Boruto felt Kazama behind him, he was furious. The first rule of being a ninja is never to show your back to an enemy. But just as Boruto was about to turn and counterattack, Kazama delivered a single punch that knocked him unconscious. Keep in mind, Kazama had only used one percent of his power. If he had gone all out, Boruto would have been dismembered in an instant. 

Naruto and Hinata knew Kazama had held back. They immediately apologized profusely to Kazama. "Kazama, we're so sorry. Our son is just too stubborn. We hope he didn't trouble you too much." 

"Heh, it's alright. Aren't all kids like this?" Kazama chuckled, nodding at Naruto and Hinata. 

Just as they were about to head inside for dinner, Sarada, Boruto's teammate and Sasuke's daughter, coincidentally arrived. Sarada had also heard tales of Kazama's prowess, and seeing him so effortlessly defeat Boruto, she immediately decided to stand up for her friend. 

Naruto was embarrassed to see even Sarada, a girl, being so headstrong. He then told Kazama, "Kazama, I'm really at my wit's end. This is Sarada, our teammate Sasuke's daughter. If you don't mind, please give her a good lesson too. Let them both see your true power so they won't be so arrogant around you anymore." 

"Heh, no problem. I love teaching the younger generation a lesson," Kazama replied. 

Sarada didn't know that Kazama's ultimate ocular jutsu was the Nine-Tomoe Rinne Sharingan. So, she immediately activated her Two-Tomoe Sharingan, intending to intimidate Kazama. But she didn't expect that as soon as she activated her Two-Tomoe Sharingan, Kazama would unleash his Three-Tomoe Sharingan. This instantly startled Sarada, making her stumble back several steps. 

Before Sarada could even react, Kazama pulled her into a genjutsu. In an instant, Sarada was terrified and collapsed to the ground. Kazama hadn't even moved a hand; simply by using genjutsu, he had completely incapacitated Sarada. Sarada immediately understood that Kazama's power was incredibly high, truly amazing. She also realized that fighting Kazama was like an egg trying to break a rock. She quickly began apologizing profusely to Kazama. 

Kazama, of course, wasn't angry with them. To him, they were just kids, and why would an adult get angry with children? So, he smiled and waved his hand. 

Naruto then invited Sarada to join them for dinner, to celebrate Kazama's arrival. But what they didn't expect was that just as they were about to head home, the Leaf Village's alarms blared. As a Konoha ninja, Kazama knew exactly what that alarm meant. 

"Enemy invasion! Is it the Otsutsuki trio? Have they arrived so soon?" Kazama exclaimed in surprise, muttering to himself. 

Chapter 347: The Five Kage of the New World 

So, Kazama instantly appeared, rushing to the outskirts of Konoha. 

What Kazama hadn't anticipated, though, was that the alarm wasn't triggered by an invader this time. Instead, it was the leaders of the other Four Great Nations' ninja villages! That news instantly sent a shockwave through Kazama's heart. 

Just then, Naruto quickly came up beside Kazama, a big grin on his face. "Hey, Kazama! You've been away from the village for too many years," Naruto chuckled. "You wouldn't know, but our alarm system has changed. This sound that used to signal an intrusion? It's now a warm welcome! For the first time ever, the Five Great Nations are teaming up to organize the Chunin Exams. That means the leaders from Kirigakure of the Land of Water, Iwagakure of the Land of Earth, Kumogakure of the Land of Lightning, and Sunagakure of the Land of Wind are all here!" 

"Oh, I see!" Kazama thought to himself. "I thought the Ōtsutsuki trio had arrived early!" 

But no sooner had Kazama finished that thought than another shock hit him. He suddenly remembered that the Ōtsutsuki trio were supposed to attack Konoha during the Chunin Exams. If the exams were about to start, then it was only a matter of time before the Ōtsutsuki trio made their move. Naturally, this sent a shiver down Kazama's spine. 

Still, even with this alarming thought, Kazama didn't feel scared. After all, he had acquired twenty-three different unique flames, and he also possessed the Nine-Tomoe Rinne-Sharingan, which was even more powerful and incredible than the Ōtsutsuki trio's Rinnegan. So, Kazama knew that if the Ōtsutsuki trio dared to show up, he could make sure they never left! 

At that moment, the other four Kage-level leaders also flew over to greet Kazama. These four were old comrades of his, with countless ties to him. For instance, Mizukage Terumi Mei was someone Kazama had saved before, and he'd also helped her secure her position as the legitimate Mizukage. Then there was the Fourth Tsuchikage, Kurotsuchi, who was the granddaughter of the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki. And Gaara, well, besides Naruto, he was the youngest Kage, and he was still serving as the Fifth Kazekage. 

These individuals hadn't seen Kazama in decades, so they were naturally overjoyed! They immediately started bombarding him with questions, all wanting to know where he had been all these years. Kazama initially wanted to tell them the truth. However, he realized that his ability to travel through time and space was incredibly profound. Even if he told them, they probably wouldn't grasp it right away. So, Kazama just gave a casual laugh, skillfully deflecting their questions and keeping his secret. 

Meanwhile, the retinues accompanying the four Kage were the new generation of shinobi. When these young ninja heard that Kazama was the great hero who had once saved the entire Shinobi world, they were utterly astonished! They immediately began scrutinizing him from head to toe. Seeing how young he looked despite his incredible strength, they naturally held a deep admiration for him. You see, their previous idols were their own village leaders, but the moment Kazama appeared, he instantly became their new idol. That's just the kind of charisma Kazama had! 

And so, the Five Kage, including Naruto, immediately invited Kazama to join them as a proctor for the Chunin Exams. 

Chapter 348: One Man Takes on the Five Kage 

Even though Kazama isn't the Hokage right now, his abilities totally surpass everyone else in this room. So, he's absolutely got the right, the power, and even the duty to be here for this meeting. 

Then, Naruto suddenly remembered something. He grinned and said to Kazama, "Hey, Kazama! I remember you actually didn't pass the Chunin Exams, right? I mean, when we took them, Orochimaru messed everything up, so the exam got canceled halfway through. And you've been out on missions all the time since then. So, you're still a Genin, aren't you?" 

"Uh, about that..." 

Kazama scratched his head awkwardly, clearly caught off guard by Naruto bringing up such an old topic. 

Gaara, Mei Terumi, and the other Kage-level shinobi were a bit dumbfounded when they heard that someone as incredibly strong as Kazama was still just a Genin. It was a bit hard to believe, you know? 

Naruto just laughed again and said to Kazama, "Alright, Kazama, since our five ninja villages are finally holding these joint Chunin Exams, why don't you go ahead and participate?" 

"No way, that can't happen!" 

Before Kazama could even say anything, the other four Kage immediately shook their heads like crazy. 

"Oh? And why not?" Kazama asked, though he clearly knew the answer, a smirk playing on his lips when he saw the four Kage refuse his suggestion to take the Chunin Exams. 

"It's simple, Kazama! Your strength is just too insane, too far beyond everyone else! If you participated in the Chunin Exams, wouldn't that just block all the ninja who actually have a chance of getting promoted?" 

"Yeah, Kazama, being a Genin, Chunin, or even a Jonin, it's really just a title at this point. Your power has already surpassed all the Kage! So, I don't think it matters whether you participate or not!" 

"Heh heh, guys, I was just messing with you!" Naruto said, waving his hand with a laugh when he saw how startled the four Kage were. 

Then, Naruto turned to them again and said, "Everyone, since this is the first time our Five Great Nations are holding a joint Chunin Exam, why don't we have a little warm-up, a 'pre-match appetizer'?" 

"Oh? What kind of pre-match appetizer are you thinking of?" Mei Terumi and the other Kage immediately perked up, intrigued by Naruto's idea. 

"It's simple! As everyone knows, Kazama was the hero of the Fourth Great Ninja War. He saved us all by himself, repelling the enemy's schemes! So, how about we have a little exhibition match with Kazama? That is, the five of us Kage against Kazama, alone! This way, everyone can see just how capable Kazama is, and they can witness what true genius looks like! That'll definitely inspire them to train even harder!" 

"Excellent, excellent! That's a fantastic idea!" 

The Five Kage said, their eyes filled with anticipation as they looked at Kazama. Kazama just smiled, neither confirming nor denying. He knew exactly what Naruto and the others were really after. While it was called an "appetizer" on the surface, Kazama understood that the Kage really wanted to clash with him again. After all, decades had passed since they'd become Kage, and their strength was incredibly formidable. They naturally wanted to see just how big the gap was between him and themselves. 

Chapter 349: Thousand True Hands 

Seeing how enthusiastic they were, Kazama naturally didn't want to disappoint them. Plus, he was curious to see what new moves Naruto and the other Kage had picked up over the years. So, Kazama immediately nodded and agreed. 

The moment news spread that Kazama was going to fight the Five Kage alone, all the ninja across the Five Great Nations were absolutely stunned! Some of the more timid ones even broke out in a cold sweat from sheer fright. Even some of Kazama's devoted fans started worrying for him. They figured, no matter how incredible or powerful Kazama was, he was still just one person. How could he possibly take on five Kage-level powerhouses? 

"I say we should quickly sign a petition!" one anxious ninja exclaimed. "We can't let Kazama fight the Five Kage! After all, the Kage are incredibly formidable, unbelievably strong!" 

"Hah! You guys are truly frogs in a well, aren't you?" scoffed some of the ninja who held Kazama in high regard. They quickly countered, "You wouldn't know, but Kazama's strength is seriously mind-blowing!" 

"Even if he's that strong, two fists can't fight four hands!" someone else shot back, those who had previously looked down on Kazama or thought he was just showing off, now openly mocking him. "I just don't believe that little punk, Kazama, can beat all Five Kage!" 

Meanwhile, Boruto and Sarada were instantly shocked when they heard Kazama was going to face off against the Five Kage. Both of them had witnessed Kazama's power firsthand. While they didn't know the exact outcome of such a fight, they did know that even if Kazama couldn't easily defeat the Five Kage, the Five Kage definitely couldn't defeat him. So, Boruto and Sarada immediately began scolding those who were disrespecting Kazama. 

"Even if you look down on Kazama, you can't just mock him like that!" Boruto yelled. "He's a hero of our Shinobi world, you know! Otherwise, Konohagakure won't let you off the hook!" 

"Uh, really?" The mocking ninja, seeing how assertive and strong-willed Boruto, Sarada, and the other young Konoha ninja were, immediately broke out in a cold sweat. Naturally, they didn't dare to argue with Boruto and the others any further. After all, they were on Konoha's turf, and they couldn't afford to be too arrogant. 

Just then, Kazama and the Five Kage had already arrived at the center of the arena. As soon as the referee gave the signal, Naruto and the other Kage immediately unleashed their respective ultimate techniques! Naruto, in a flash, instantly activated his Nine-Tails Chakra Mode! The Kazekage, Mizukage, Tsuchikage, and Raikage also unleashed their own trump cards! 

But in that crucial moment, another figure suddenly appeared beside the Five Kage. It was Sasuke Uchiha, who had been away for years gathering intelligence! When Sasuke saw Kazama return, his heart swelled with excitement. And when he learned that Kazama was about to spar with the Five Kage, he naturally wanted to test Kazama's incredible power for himself. So, Sasuke immediately unleashed his full might, joining Naruto and the others as they charged towards Kazama! 

"Hey, Big Brother Kazama, please don't get mad!" Sasuke called out. "We just want to see how incredibly strong you really are!" 

"No problem!" Kazama laughed heartily, seeing Sasuke join the fray. "I've always met force with force!" 

Chapter 350: Wood Golem on Top 

In a flash, Kazama unleashed his Divine Susanoo once again. Then, wielding its six divine tools, he clashed with the Five Kage in an incredibly fierce battle. The crowd watching was absolutely stunned to see Kazama, alone, fighting the Five Kage plus Uchiha Sasuke to a standstill. 

At this point, Naruto had no idea that Kazama wasn't even fighting at full power. When he saw that the six of them were essentially matching Kazama, he thought they were all incredibly strong. So, he grinned and said to Kazama, "Hey, Kazama! Looks like your power hasn't dropped a bit after all these years! But we've gotten a lot stronger too! So now, I'll have to use an even stronger move! Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!" 

The moment Naruto finished speaking, hundreds of his clones burst forth. Each of these clones then activated their Nine-Tails Chakra Mode. The entire crowd erupted in excitement. Everyone knew just how powerful Naruto was, and they also knew that Kazama was a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, capable of fully utilizing the Nine-Tails' power. Because of this, some people in the crowd who had underestimated Kazama started mocking him again. 

"Alright, everyone, I'm telling you, Kazama is definitely going to lose this time!" 

"Oh? And why's that?" 

"It's simple, can't you see? Naruto is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki! He can fully use the Nine-Tails' chakra! How could Kazama possibly stand a chance against him now?" 

Just when everyone thought Kazama was sure to be defeated, in the blink of an eye, Kazama unleashed thousands of Wood Style clones. And what's more, every single one of these Wood Style clones activated their Complete Susanoo. Even if they weren't Divine Susanoo, these Complete Susanoo were more than enough to suppress Naruto's Nine-Tails Chakra Mode. 

Naruto and the other Kage were completely taken aback. They never expected that after all these years, Kazama's power would still be so immense, allowing him to create thousands of Wood Style clones. This was totally beyond anything they'd anticipated. 

Naruto then laughed and said to Kazama, "Hey, Kazama! I remember when you fought us before, you never used this many Wood Style clones!" 

"Heh heh, well, you are the Five Kage!" 

Naruto chuckled again at Kazama's words. "So, can I take that to mean we've pushed you into a corner? That if you don't use your clones, you'll definitely be defeated by us, right?" 

"Heh heh, Naruto, you're always so optimistic! Alright, if you really think I'll be defeated without using clones, then I won't use them. I'll show you my true power right now." 

"What?! True power? What do you mean by that?" Naruto was already shocked, thinking Kazama was using his full strength. He never imagined that Kazama hadn't even unleashed all his abilities yet. 

Before Naruto could even process what was happening, in an instant, Kazama withdrew all his clones. He even dismissed his Complete Susanoo.