"That's right," the Third Hokage said firmly.
At that moment, Minato suddenly interjected from the side. "Kyosuke, although you're in the Anbu, your official record still lists you as a Genin. So it's perfectly reasonable for you to participate."
Since both of these big shots had said so, Kyosuke could only nod in agreement.
After all, even he himself was quite looking forward to this Chunin Exams.
"Then, are you willing to represent the village in this Chunin Exams and claim victory?" The Third Hokage waited until their conversation had ended before asking solemnly.
Kyosuke's expression immediately turned serious. "Yes, I am very willing."
"Good, good." The Third Hokage smiled as he said it twice, then picked up a document from the desk and handed it to Kyosuke.
"This is the roster of participants from each village. Take a look first," the Third Hokage said.
After taking the roster, Kyosuke merely glanced at it before feeling the urge to twitch at the corner of his mouth.
Fortunately, he suppressed it with sheer willpower and did not reveal his surprise.
Otherwise, he would have had to go through the trouble of explaining to the Third Hokage why he was so shocked.
It was not that Kyosuke lacked composure; the participant lists from the various villages were simply too astonishing.
After steadying himself slightly, Kyosuke roughly guessed why there was now a Five Village Joint Examination that had never appeared in the original story.
Ultimately, it was because of him.
If he had not displayed such dazzling brilliance before, the Third Hokage and the others would not have had the confidence to hold this kind of competition.
What is this, bringing it upon myself? Kyosuke thought speechlessly as he began studying the roster carefully.
The more he read, the more alarmed he