The genin remaining in the exam room all let out a sigh of relief after learning they had passed the first round.
Of course, Hikari, Kisame, and Maruboshi Kosuke were exceptions.
Just as Kurenai was about to congratulate them, four kunai shattered the exam room windows and nailed themselves into the blackboard, covering the words Kurenai had written earlier. A huge black cloth unfurled over it, bearing several bold, flamboyant characters.
"Second Exam—Scroll Scramble! Location: Forest of Death!"
Then, a striking figure in khaki flew in through the broken window and landed steadily in front of the podium.
"Little ones! Don't get lost in the joy of passing the first exam!"
"Because what awaits you next is an even more brutal test!"
"Everyone, weapons in hand, follow me!"
"Get scrolls! Steal scrolls! Charge!"
While many were still completely bewildered, Naruto was immediately fired up by Shizune's impassioned speech.
"Wow! What a cool big sister! Charge! Get scrolls, steal scrolls!"
Meanwhile, Kurenai silently pressed a hand to her forehead, looking at Shizune's childish antics with an expression that said: I don't know this person.
Seeing Kurenai's expression, Shizune immediately wrapped an arm around her, pressing her cheek tightly against Kurenai's and rubbing against her several times.
"Oh my~ Adorable big sister Kurenai, don't be so shy~"
"We're good sisters, so why act like strangers~"
Kurenai hurriedly pushed Shizune away, straightened the clothes Shizune had rumpled, and coughed twice.
"Cough, cough~"
"Shizune, watch your image."
As she spoke, she cast a couple of glances toward the cameras.
Following Kurenai's gaze, Shizune made a face at the cameras, pulling down her eyelids and sticking out her tongue.
Senya looked at Shizune on the screen, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Sure enough, anyone who got close to Orochimaru was at least