Third Hokage's Dilemma, the Shinobi World Is Doomed, Yet They Still Want to Fight Among Themselves!

Forest of Death.

In front of the tower.

Neji stood rooted to the spot, utterly stunned.

He had never imagined that he would still pass the exam.

And he had most likely relied on Naruto to do so!

Neji was somewhat shaken.

His pride told him that he had to accept it.

But his dignity made it hard for him to swallow!

"Neji, you're taking this exam too seriously. This is only the second round. No matter what, we could've passed easily."

"Come on! Let's enter the tower together."

Tenten looked worried as she couldn't help but try to comfort him.

She was genuinely afraid that Neji would give up the exam for the sake of some so-called dignity.

Neji was conflicted too. He knew he was overthinking things. Perhaps Naruto had only meant well and wanted to help everyone complete the mission quickly.

But his inner pride made it difficult for him to let go of his dignity.

"Let's go."

After a long while, Neji finally made his decision.

He was simply too proud.

Then again, as the only genius of the Hyuga Clan,

how could he not be proud?

Inside the tower.

The five teams, fifteen people in total, had finally gathered together.

Inside the old, dilapidated tower, the mottled bluestone slabs exuded the aura of passing years.

Every stone slab on the walls bore countless stirring stories from the founding of the Hidden Leaf Village. Compared to shinobi, they had witnessed even more of the passage of time and the changes of history.

They climbed the narrow, winding staircase. The lime on the walls had flaked away, revealing the bricks beneath.

The air was filled with an old, musty smell.

"What should we do now?"

"Why isn't there a single person here?"

"Look over there!"

On the