Even Sakura was not one hundred percent confident she could answer the bonus question correctly. Though she was Konoha's Top Student, the earlier questions had still been extremely difficult for her. She would probably only score in the nineties.
And the bonus question sounded like it would be in the form of multiple-choice or true-or-false questions. Any mistake would mean utter ruin!
For ten years, the entire team would be unable to participate in the Chunin Exams again!
Meanwhile, Naruto had gone completely numb.
He buried his head in his desk, clutching it as his legs trembled nonstop!
Ten years! If they failed, they would be unable to take the Chunin Exams for ten years!
I couldn't answer a single one of those earlier questions! Wouldn't the bonus question be even harder?! If I get it wrong, won't I drag Sasuke and Sakura down with me and make them unable to take the exams for ten years too?!
But... but... if I give up now!
If I give up now! I only have to wait one year! Just one year, and I can take it again!
I...
Just as Naruto sank into a vortex of despair, as the thought of withdrawing from the bonus question gradually gnawed away at his mind—
One by one, people in the examination hall clenched their fists, then loosened them. In the end, they silently walked toward the rear doors and left.
Some Genin had originally still been conflicted and struggling, but the instant they saw their teammates give up, all the pressure on them vanished.
Great, he gave up on the bonus question. I don't have to bear this guilt...
"Sorry, I..."
"It's okay. We'll do it together next year!"
"Yeah! No matter what, we have to hold on next year! We'll definitely make