H-how could this happen?
In other words, as long as one person out of the three chose not to answer, all three would be eliminated together.
If someone chose to answer but got it wrong, that person could only remain a Genin for the rest of their life.
Either choice was terrible.
No normal person could make that choice!
Amid the sudden silence and oppressive heaviness, it felt as though a massive boulder were pressing down on her shoulders, and Haruno Sakura's heart kept sinking.
Her gaze unconsciously swept over the blond-haired youth in front of her, his shoulders slumped, while the corner of her eye looked behind her, toward the black-haired handsome youth.
That was, toward her teammates, Uzumaki Naruto and Second Pillar.
Cold sweat silently rolled down from her temple.
"Then let's begin. For this final question, anyone who chooses not to answer, raise your hand! Once your number has been confirmed, leave through here."
At that moment, Ibiki Morino gave her no time to think further—or rather, to dwell on whether this final question was reasonable—and directly announced the start of the final question's test! At the same time, the already silent and oppressive atmosphere suddenly grew even heavier.
W-what kind of question is it? Damn it!
If I get it wrong, I'll have to be a Genin forever. Absolutely not! But if I choose not to answer here and cause Sasuke and Sakura to be implicated and eliminated, that's absolutely unacceptable too!
Damn it!
What am I supposed to do? Answer, or not answer?
At the same time, Naruto, whose shoulders had already been slumped, slowly wrapped both hands around his head. His eyes gradually widened, and his hesitation and anxiety were written all over his face.
I won't raise my hand.
Even if I choose