According to the contract, Ichihime knew she would leave Konoha this year and return to the Land of Demons.
After two years as an exchange student abroad, Ichihime obtained sufficient data and information to give herself a perfect answer sheet.
Regarding this, Ichihime had already made prior preparations.
When it comes to nostalgia for Konoha, there might be a bit of it.
——The ramen in this village is very delicious.
Besides that, if I must say, it's that this village is not very friendly to the Security Team controlled by the Uchiha, even though it's an important unit for managing the village's security. It should be as trusted and supported by the people as the Security Team in Shion City of the Land of Demons.
However, in Konoha Village, this is not reflected.
She paid attention to many people and ninjas who mostly described the Security Team as being crude, rude, violent, and enforcing law unlawfully.
As for whether there is any personal bias, or if the higher-ups intentionally guided it, that is something Ichihime could not know.
When it comes to Konoha's higher-ups, as a student at the Ninja School, she is unlikely to know the details.
Additionally, the situation of the Jinchuriki seems quite concerning.
He seems to be the son of the deceased Fourth Hokage, but until now, he has lived all alone, with very few playmates... no, it can even be said he has no playmates at all.
Occasionally passing by the riverside, Ichihime often saw his lonely figure sitting on the swing.
Reflecting on the information she gathered, it seems like the impression of Jinchuriki in various countries remains at the level of weapons of war, dangerous entities.
In Konoha, it seems even stranger that Jinchuriki are demonized, seen as incarnations of a demon fox... Such bizarre public opinion leaves Ichihime unsure of what to make of it.
Probably... another of the higher-ups' deliberate neglect?
Afterward, this matter was also noted down for research.
For Ichihime, Konoha's history since its establishment, family constraints, shared regulations, people's livelihood protection, the level of public education, ninja psychological training, alliances with various countries, and the treaties signed in each war... are all worthy and necessary things to study.
"Indeed, it's very different from the Land of Demons..."
In Ichihime's study, there are all kinds of books placed everywhere.
Among these books, apart from the above contents, there are also books on Chakra theory, ninja technique systems, ninja combat applications, Summoning Beast systems, Kekkeigenkai research, code deciphering, ninja insights, and so forth.
It can be said that Ichihime has explored all the books involved in Konoha's entire education system, from the first edition to the new one, studying them seriously.
As a result, she developed an interest in reading.
After all, she doesn't need to deliberately train, as she naturally possesses Chakra levels equal to a Tailed Beast and the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, only needing to improve her control and physical fitness to enhance her power naturally.
So, Ichihime never really paid attention to training.
At the current progress, it might take another three to four years before she can completely unseal the seal within her body, her power... without considering combat experience, might barely touch the domain of the Five Kage.
However, as a future sovereign of the Land of Demons, strength and knowledge are indispensable.
Simple violence is not very elegant.
"As an experiment and observation, the gains have been substantial, and continuing to stay here holds no value..."
Because in this village, any wool worth collecting has basically been collected by her.
The wool that can't be collected, such as the Nine-tailed Jinchuriki, she has only seen from a distance, without making direct contact.
As an outsider, suddenly contacting such a sensitive existence as a Jinchuriki would only arouse the suspicion of Konoha's higher-ups, bringing her trouble and getting nothing else in return.
She came to Konoha for social observation, not to stir up trouble.
She paid attention to interpersonal communication, never making enemies, maintaining the appearance of a model student to avoid trouble.
As Ichihime pondered in this way, the doorbell rang.
"Come in."
Ichihime turned her head and spoke to the person outside the door.
The door was gently pushed open, and a young woman in a red and white witch's attire appeared there.
She was one of the two witches who accompanied her from the Land of Demons.
They all possessed special abilities that typical witches do not have—the ability to restrain magical creatures.
She would usually act as Ichihime's maid, managing her room and arranging schooling matters for her.
"Lady Ichihime, a letter has arrived from the Land of Demons, requesting that you return as soon as possible."
After all, the two-year contract period was up, and what Ichihime needed to do was all done; staying would serve no purpose.
Hearing the witch's words, Ichihime did not immediately respond.
Indeed, the two-year contract period had arrived, and leaving Konoha to return to the Land of Demons now is reasonable.
However, she still had one matter left unfinished.
Once completed, she could conclude this perfect journey.
Thus, instead of answering, she asked, "Speaking of which, Konoha's Chunin Exams are going to be held in a few days, right?"
The witch paused for a moment and respectfully replied, "Yes, Lady Ichihime, in five days, Konoha's Chunin Exams will commence. At that time, Konoha will invite ninjas from various countries to participate."
"Are any ninjas from the Land of Demons participating?"
The witch thought for a moment, then shook her head, indicating that ninjas from the Land of Demons are not participating.
Although there was an invitation from Konoha, the military politely declined, not intending to participate in this Konoha Chunin Exam.