N-A-A Chapter 200, Scene 1 Ends: The Calm Before the Storm
Chapter 200, Scene 1 Ends: The Calm Before the Storm
"Damn it! Don't underestimate me, whatever it is, bring it on! I won't back down. Even if I'm relegated to the Genin stage for the rest of my life, I'm going to participate in the next tenth challenge."
"I'm a man who dreams of becoming Hokage, how could I possibly fall here! I'll keep my word, even if it means death I will uphold my ninja way!!" As many genin backed down and gave up, Naruto finally couldn't help but shout out.
In an instant, the atmosphere of fear and tension was shattered, its momentum unstoppable!
“That’s right. So what if I’m a genin for life? As long as I’m a Konoha ninja, as long as I can use my power to protect my comrades, that’s enough.” Taro stood up and echoed, followed closely by Jiro. “Exactly.”
"These guys..." Neji looked at Tarojiro and Naruto in a daze, as if he saw the shadow of Ishikawa from last year behind them.
Damn it, he actually hesitated for a second just now!
If it were Ishikawa, that guy definitely wouldn't hesitate and would stick to his choice based on his heart.
In an instant, Neji's eyes cleared, his resolve hardened, and he pressed on without hesitation...
"That idiot, he didn't even consider me and Sakura." Sasuke muttered speechlessly, but the faint smile on his lips betrayed him.
Not only Sasuke, but everyone else also slowed their breathing and changed their mindset, indicating that they had already come to a realization!
"Is that so? It seems you've already made up your minds." Ibiki looked around and shook his head helplessly at the now settled crowd.
Then, his gaze sharpened, and he smiled as he looked at the crowd that had stopped leaving. "Then I declare that everyone present has passed the first Chunin Selection Exam."
"What?!" "No way!"
"What... what on earth is going on??"
"Ha! Just as I thought, it's the examiner's twisted sense of humor again..."
"Wait, something's suddenly not right for me..."
Instantly, Ibixi's announcement caused an uproar among the candidates present, with both new and veteran candidates venting their emotions and questions...
"Ahem, actually, all the previous claims were just psychological pressure that affected your final judgment. As ninjas, you must remain steadfast and obtain accurate information amidst a mix of truth and falsehood!"
"Of course, confidence is not the same as arrogance. Intelligence can be correct at times, but it can also be a trap or be changed to incorrect information at the last minute."
"So even if you accidentally get wrong information, as a Chunin, you must have the courage to burn your bridges at critical moments and lead your team to make timely corrections or escape unscathed. Those who are indecisive and pin their hopes on next year or the year after are not worthy of being a Chunin captain."
Seeing that everyone was confused, Ibihi smiled and explained profoundly, showing that the final interpretation right belonged to him.
"Heh, so he was lying to us just now!" Tenten rolled her eyes, which made Neji shake his head and smile wryly. "No, if we don't satisfy him, he will still judge us as unqualified."
The mental pressure I just felt was no joke! It may seem like a joke now, but if things don't go according to Ibihi's wishes, they could very well turn out very differently.
This is a blatant, overt conspiracy! This examiner is a true expert in psychological interrogation!!
"Crack...bang..."
Just as everyone's attention was drawn to Ibiki, a sharp sound of breaking a window suddenly rang out. Two kunai were quickly nailed to the wall, and a black cloth with white characters was unfurled.
"Now is not the time for you to be happy! I am the examiner for the second round, Mitarashi Anko. Now, everyone, follow me..." The next second, the hot Anko made a grand entrance, shouting loudly and thinking she looked very imposing.
"It's her again! Still as unreliable as ever." Karin sighed and facepalmed, glancing at the enormous fruit with a mixture of envy and jealousy.
Such great talent was given to such a complete fool, God is truly blind...
"Mitarai? Is this guy related to my senior brother??" At the same time, Naruto looked at Anko suspiciously.
Sasuke, Neji, and the others had the same thought and all turned to look at Tarojiro.
"Big Sister Red Bean, I didn't expect you to be the examiner for the second round!" Under the strange gazes of the others, Taro forced a smile and spoke.
The eldest brother's cousin is naturally their leader as well. We should show her this much respect; we can't embarrass our eldest brother when we're out in public.
"Big sister, your entrance was so cool, so stylish!" Jiro immediately followed up with flattery, maximizing the emotional impact.
Others may ignore it, but these two absolutely cannot.
"Good job! I'll take care of you two rascals from now on." Hongdou, who was a little embarrassed at first, immediately responded with a smile, feeling greatly encouraged.
Just as Hongdou was about to press on, Ibiki's sullen voice sounded behind her. "Hey! Hongdou, do you not know the occasion? This is not the time for you to show off."
"Haha... Didn't I see you've already finished your exam? Haha... Hahahaha..." Hongdou scratched her head and laughed awkwardly, then immediately changed the subject. "There are still 81 people in 27 groups left. It seems you were too lenient with Ibiki this time! But it's okay, I'll eliminate more than half of them next time."
As Hongdou spoke, her gaze playful, she looked at the shocked examinees and announced again, "Go back and ask your teachers about the time and location of the second exam. Now, dismissed."
At Hongdou's command, all the examinees stood up and left in groups...
In the center of the crowd, a Grass Village genin wearing a Grass Ninja headband watched Karin leave with Tarojiro and immediately told his two companions to leave quickly.
This matter is of great importance, and he must report it to Mr. Kusa Taiju immediately.
Meanwhile, on the rooftop of the teaching building.
"It's over! It seems the Sand Village's Jinchuriki won't show any signs of going berserk. If the Sand Village really has some kind of conspiracy, then he should only unleash it during the third exam." Watching Gaara leave safely, Ishikawa turned to Kakashi and said.
“That’s right. After all, the third exam will gather ninjas from various villages and some wealthy lords. Creating an accident at that time would be more conducive to carrying out conspiracies. But since it’s the Hokage who gave the order, I must carry it out.” Kakashi agreed, then looked at Ishikawa with satisfaction, “Let’s go, let’s inform Naruto and the others first, then we’ll go keep watch.”
"Alright, I'll leave the One-Tailed Jinchuriki to you, Master! I still need to go to the tower to make final preparations. In case something unexpected happens during the third exam, I must stop it in time to live up to the Hokage's trust." Ishikawa nodded helplessly, and with a whoosh, he vanished.
"An accident? I will absolutely not let that happen." Kakashi murmured, his eyes sharp, and he too vanished from his spot in an instant.