As the date draws near, the Chunin Ninja Exams are just around the corner.
Hagoromo, unusually, became less busy. After passing the trials, Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino were handed over to Asuma to lead a special training program.
Neji was the same; the Chunin Ninja Exams were mainly a team effort.
Naruto did the same, aiming to make Konoha appear strong in front of the major nations during the Chunin Ninja Exams.
Hiruzen Sarutobi also allowed Hagoromo to focus on improving Naruto and the others without having to go to the Hokage Building for a while.
The teaching at the Ninja Academy is all conducted by Shadow Clones.
Regarding the new techniques, Hagoromo has already stopped training Naruto and Sasuke, prioritizing teamwork in their special training.
Early in the morning, Naruto and Hinata arrived at the meeting point.
"Hey, Sasuke, you're here so early today?" Naruto said in surprise when he saw Sasuke alone at the meeting point.
"Dead Last, don't go looking for trouble first thing in the morning." Sasuke looked up, speechless.
"Tch, I have serious business to attend to today, otherwise I would definitely want to fight you." Naruto said with a sneer.
"Naruto-kun, Sasuke-kun, fighting amongst yourselves is unacceptable." Hinata, watching Naruto and Sasuke about to start another fight.
I couldn't help but speak up and offer some advice, because these two really seemed to be at odds.
Thinking about this, Hinata couldn't help but stare intently at Sasuke. Did Sasuke-kun possess some kind of charm that I didn't know about?
Um?
Sasuke, who was at odds with Naruto, noticed Hinata's gaze and was taken aback.
Looking down at myself with some doubt, I realized I hadn't gotten anything on me while eating breakfast.
"Oh, it seems you're all really looking forward to the Chunin Ninja Exams ~"
Before the words were even finished, Hagoromo appeared directly in front of the three of them, with a warm smile on her face.
"Teacher!"
Naruto and Sasuke both stood up and came to Hagoromo's side to greet him.
"Yes, I've already told you everything I needed to say before." As she spoke, Hagoromo took out three forms and handed them to the group.
"You need to fill out this form to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams, and then I will take you there to submit it."
This exam is different; all the Konoha examinees who are going to take the exam will submit their certificates on this day, along with ninjas from other countries.
And it's also because of the special circumstances surrounding Naruto and Sasuke.
He quickly passed the mission assessment as a trainee ninja, even though he had taken on many missions during that time.
However, these individuals were still rookies who had only been ninjas for three months.
"Yosh, Naruto- sama is going to show these test takers what I'm made of!" Naruto said excitedly as he took the form.
"Tch, I hope you don't drag the team Dead Last, remember there's a written test involved."
Sasuke rolled his eyes upon hearing this; his biggest worry right now was Naruto's performance.
Participating in the Chunin Ninja Exams as a team—anyone with a brain knows what that would be like.
If a teammate fails, it means the entire team will be disqualified.
"I've been getting extra practice from my teacher lately, so I'm confident I'll be fine."
Naruto naturally knew what Sasuke was worried about, and patted his chest confidently as he spoke.
Heaven knows how he got through the past month or so. He even dragged his teacher to give him extra lessons on the topics he used to dread the most.
Hagoromo, who was standing to the side, didn't say anything about it. She had always told Naruto what it took to become a ninja.
Moreover, theoretical knowledge is an absolutely essential hurdle to overcome if one wants to become Jonin.
Sasuke glanced up at Naruto; he was just offering a reminder, and he was well aware of Naruto's recent behavior.
"Teacher, isn't the whole of Konoha quite lively right now?"
Hinata filled out the form while Naruto and Sasuke were talking, then looked up at Hagoromo and said...
"Ah, but thankfully the Genin other ninja villages register elsewhere."
Hagoromo nodded. That separately built venue was prepared to accommodate Genin various countries.
They're probably all clustered over there now.
Naruto and the others only need to go to the Hokage Building to submit their documents and then wait for the allocation.
"Teacher! I've filled it out!"
Naruto waved the form in his hand and spoke to Hagoromo.
"Let's go, we'll probably run into Shikamaru and the others again later."
Hagoromo nodded, put away the form, and led the three of them towards the Hokage Building.
As the group arrived at the main street, they noticed something different: all sorts of figures were moving about on the street.
Although they were wearing Forehead Protector from other ninja villages, they dared not lash out.
Ninjas were stationed on both sides of the road; the Konoha Military Police Force's ninjas had increased patrols several days ago.
Fortunately, the Konoha Military Police Force has long been reformed and is no longer solely the responsibility of the Uchiha Clan.
People from all ethnic groups have participated, and in the past two years, even some graduates have joined.
Although their talent is average, they can at least refine Chakra, and they can start working as long as they learn the corresponding skills.
This large population gives the entire Konoha Military Police Force a unique character unlike any other ninja village.
This is also why Hiruzen Sarutobi dared to agree to this Joint Chunin Ninja Exams.
These students who traveled across borders to take the exam naturally dared not make any unusual moves, as for things like the Sunagakure easily defeating the Hokage's grandson.
Let the current Sunagakure give it a try?
It's better to just think about it.
"Wow, it's so lively!" Naruto, his mouth agape as he looked around. This was the first time he had ever seen such a bustling street.
The last time was when our own teacher returned from the battlefield.
"Hmm, it seems our opponents won't be too weak." Sasuke secretly observed the figures passing by.
Hinata nodded, even without activating her Byakugan, she could sense the aura emanating from the Genin.
"Hehe, I, Naruto, am fully prepared to utterly crush them!"
Naruto wiped his nose and said something quite smugly.
Upon hearing this, the once bustling street instantly fell silent.
Countless eyes turned to where Naruto and the others were; as ninjas, they were all sharp-witted and perceptive.
Naruto made no attempt to conceal his words, so they were heard clearly.
Feeling the gazes around him, Sasuke didn't think Naruto had done anything stupid this time.
Instead, he stepped forward and, together with Naruto, looked directly into everyone's eyes.
Hinata followed suit and went to Naruto's other side.
Sasuke.
"Dead Last, you're such a troublemaker again."
Sasuke grinned, saying this, but there wasn't a hint of complaint in his tone.
Boom--
Two bursts of energy erupted from Naruto and Sasuke, directly pressing down on all the gazes of those watching them.
Which young man isn't reckless and impetuous?
My own teacher said that I'm not afraid of offending people, as long as I don't do anything bad.
Just by saying this one sentence, they all seem to have their eyes on something, thinking they can intimidate them with their numbers.
Then... crush them!