The Chunin Ninja Exams are over.
After the villages agreed to send ten-person teams composed of Elite Jonin, the Chunin Ninja Exams were moved to the original final venue.
This time, however, only the village's Shadow Guard Unit and the Jonin from Konoha who were not on missions Jonin.
The largest remains the Five Kage.
As a shadow, I have the ability to maintain composure. Knowing that there's no use in being anxious, I'd rather put things aside for now.
The order then proceeded in sequence, until finally only eleven figures remained standing in the center.
Hiruzen Sarutobi a beaming smile; there was no other reason than that eight people from Konoha had ultimately made it to this side during the Chunin Ninja Exams.
Moreover, it was a promotion in strength that no one could refute.
Even Rock Lee dragged Neji into another match, and the result was a draw.
Hagoromo knew that Neji had held back, after all, the power of the Tenseigan was not much weaker than that of the Rinnegan.
It seems that in this life, Neji, lacking that obsession, has finally come to care about his own bonds.
The remaining three are Suigetsu from Kirigakure, Gaara from Gaara Sunagakure, and Kurotsuchi from Iwagakure.
Yes, Kurotsuchi, who had been hiding his face and name, finally jumped out at the last moment.
The opponents, of course, were the people of Kumogakure), which resulted in almost no one from Kumogakure clearing the stage this time, even though one of them should have been promoted.
"Hokage, I think we should Chunin Ninja Exams here."
Mei Terumi spoke up, saying that most of the remaining people were from Konoha.
Moreover, the only one from her Kirigakure faction to pass the test was actually Suigetsu... This made her really hesitant to gamble.
If we win later, that would be good... no, there's absolutely no chance of winning.
She only found out after the exam that seven of them were actually Sawada Hagoromo's apprentices.
Good heavens, it's one thing for him to be strong, but his disciples are all so freakish!
What do you all think?
Hiruzen Sarutobi had no objections, and then turned to the others to ask.
Chiyo of Sunagakure did not respond; Gaara survived only because of a draw.
Moreover, he challenged another opponent, including his rival Naruto Uzumaki.
She wasn't worried that Gaara would lose.
However, looking at the eight genin Genin Konoha Forehead Protector in the arena, Chiyo couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
If Sunagakure could also produce so many geniuses like Konoha...
She shouldn't be sitting here temporarily as the Kazekage at her age.
After thinking it over, Chiyo finally spoke up and said, "I agree."
"I agree as well." Kitsuchi finished speaking, glancing at the Fourth Raikage of Kumogakure.
The one who felt the most distressed was Kumogakure, the strongest ninja village in the country, yet not a single person remained.
They were also unlucky, drawing Konoha's side almost every time they were drawn.
This directly resulted in Kumogakure, which had the second-highest number of participants after the preliminary selection, having no one promoted.
"Hmph." Raikage A's face was dark; he truly felt that everything was going wrong on this trip.
"Alright, since no one has any objections, I will make the announcement."
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up with a smile and walked forward to look at the eleven figures in the arena.
"I, the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, hereby declare the Joint Chunin Ninja Exams concluded!"
Upon hearing this, Naruto and Sasuke, who were expecting to advance in rank during this battle, were somewhat dumbfounded.
"What's going on? Hokage said the Chunin Ninja Exams are over?" Naruto scratched the back of his head, looking puzzled.
Sasuke, however, quickly realized the reason. "Dead Last, isn't it obvious?"
"Huh?" Naruto looked at Sasuke, his expression still so clear... Foolish.
Sasuke silently complained to himself, but didn't say anything.
After all, the Third Hokage would probably say it eventually.
Sure enough, the next moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi announced loudly, "These eleven people have passed the final test! I hereby declare these eleven people successfully promoted to Chunin!"
Upon hearing this, the Konoha Ninjas watching in the arena all raised their hands and applauded.
This time, Konoha really made a name for themselves, with eight out of the eleven people being from Konoha.
"That's great, Rock Lee! This is youth!"
From the stands, Might Guy, with tears streaming down his face, shouted loudly to Rock Lee in the arena.
"Ah! Teacher Kai! I did it!"
Less than a year after graduation, he was promoted to Chunin. Rock Lee felt that everything was so wonderful, and that his hard work had finally paid off.
"Hey, Kai, come down here!"
Beside Might Guy, several Jonin couldn't help but pull him back from jumping down to embrace Rock Lee Might Guy.
This guy, once he gets excited, he doesn't care about the situation.
The Lord Hokage hasn't made an announcement yet.
Hiruzen Sarutobi simply smiled at Might Guy's actions.
"Marvelous!"
Having finally recovered from the news, Naruto jumped up and hugged Hinata next to him.
Hinata, I've become Chunin!
"Ah!... Yes... yes... Naruto-kun ~"
Hinata's entire face turned as red as a light bulb. She hadn't blushed like this in years, and at this moment she felt completely dazed.
Naruto-kun hugged her when there were other people around~ So embarrassing~
Suddenly, Naruto sensed two murderous intents directed at him, and with a start, he quickly released Hinata.
"Hmph, even if you are... this blond brat!"
In the observation seats, Hiashi veins bulged; one of the killing intents he had just unleashed was from him.
His own daughter was being held like that in public, even though that person was Hagoromo's disciple and the son of the Fourth.
He felt like he was about to explode.
The other one was Neji, who, after only a short while, couldn't help but turn back.
Thinking back to his state just now, he realized that Hinata had always been so important to him. It was just that Naruto dared to hug his sister in public.
I've decided, I'm definitely going to find a chance to beat him up another day!
Thinking of this, a ring of azure flashed around the outer edge of Neji's Byakugan.
"What's going on? I have a feeling someone's trying to kill me?"
Naruto looked around but didn't see anyone watching him.
Shikamaru, standing to the side, twitched the corner of his mouth; this guy was still as oblivious as ever.
Besides Neji and the Hyuga clan leader, who else would want to kill you right now?
"Idiot..." Sasuke closed his eyes speechlessly, afraid he wouldn't be able to resist beating Naruto up.
"Alright, your ninja certifications for promotion will be distributed later. As a reward, everyone, whether from an outer village or Konoha, will receive three million ryo."
"Yay!" Suigetsu jumped up immediately upon hearing this.
He has three million taels of silver, but he doesn't have a single coin on him right now. On the contrary, he owes his own Mizukage a large sum of money.
This guy...
Mei Terumi's face was gloomy. No one else was happy. You, Suigetsu, are the only one who stands out, aren't you?
Alright, alright, when we get back to the village, I'll let you experience what the trial of shadows is all about!