The next day's matches were in full swing, and all the spectators had gathered around the arena early in the morning.
Quite a few nobles from the Shinobi World had gathered with acquaintances, discussing and analyzing the contestants they favored.
After all, the match lineup had yet to be announced. That randomness made it incredibly thrilling and exciting for them.
Wasn't this far more interesting than drinking with courtesans and watching geisha dance?
They could enjoy those things anytime, but the Chunin Exams jointly hosted by the entire Shinobi World were unprecedented!
Meanwhile, Konoha's Hokage's Assistant, Lord Senya, was still snoring away in bed.
He did not get up until ten o'clock, then leisurely made his way toward Orochimaru's Ninjutsu Science Research Institute.
After all, Senya had no interest in watching a bunch of genin fight. Unless Kisame and Hikari ended up facing each other early, the final would definitely be between those two. There was no point watching the rest.
He might as well hurry up and deliver the cannon to Orochimaru, then see whether he could tinker it into the effect Senya wanted.
However, by sheer coincidence, when Senya arrived at the forest behind Kageyama, he ran into Shizune.
At that moment, Shizune had a slice of bread hanging from her mouth. The instant she saw Senya, her entire body trembled.
No way... I thought Orochimaru-sensei was just scaring me by saying he'd send Senya to deal with me for being late to work. It was real???
Seeing the terrified look on Shizune's face, Senya found it rather baffling.
His first reaction was even to wonder whether there was something wrong with himself, so he checked himself over.
Then he confirmed it.
Mm, I'm fine. She's the one with a problem.
He strode right up to Shizune, snatched