After a burst of commotion, Ibiki Morino appeared with a group of Chunin lackeys.
"You bastards, quiet down!"
Ibiki made an imposing entrance. The killing intent of a Jonin intimidated the entire room. With a cruel expression, he said coldly, "Trash! Tired of waiting, are you? My name is Ibiki Morino, and I am the proctor for the first stage of the Chunin selection exam."
"Alright! The first stage of the Chunin Exam begins now. Hand in your application forms in order, then collect your number tags and take your assigned seats."
"The written test papers will be handed out shortly..."
At the words "written test," Naruto was completely stunned. Aside from knowing how to write, he had long since returned everything the Ninja Academy had taught him to Iruka.
After receiving her number tag, Hinata was somewhat surprised.
She remembered that in the Original Story, she seemed to have sat beside Naruto. Hinata had even planned to help Naruto cheat.
But why was she sitting in the front row?!
Was it because members of the same team were not allowed to sit together?
What was poor little Naruto supposed to do?
Although handing in a blank paper would allow him to pass the first stage, his overall score would not be high enough for him to become a Chunin.
It seemed she would have to give them a few hints later. At the very least, Sasuke and Naruto needed to realize the truth behind this exam as soon as possible.
If she had not been worried that seeming to predict the future would arouse suspicion, Hinata would have told them several days ago.
Once all the examinees were seated, Ibiki continued, "Next, I will write the rules of this exam on the blackboard and explain them... No one is