Yahiko explained from the side, "When the time comes, team up with Konan and go in together. Remember to give it your all! Try to get a high rating! It'll be a huge help to you."
Although Nagato did not understand, he listened to advice. "Alright, I understand."
When the four of them arrived, they found a long line already formed in front of the Trial Tower. Nagato finally understood why they had to queue.
"This tower has such a peculiar design. I've never seen anything like it before."
Nagato was immediately drawn to the tower's appearance. It looked highly technological, brimming with a futuristic feel.
"Alright, you can look all you want after you come out. Go line up first. Konan and I will follow behind you two."
Although the line was long, it moved quickly. In less than five minutes, they were already halfway through.
Not long after that, it was Nagato and Konan's turn.
"You two go in. We'll wait for you at the back entrance."
Nagato and Konan scratched their heads. "Wouldn't it be fine to go in together? Why wait at the entrance?"
But once Nagato and Konan confirmed their team and entered the tower, they both froze.
"Where is this? Is this still Konoha?"
Nagato was somewhat shocked. They stood in the middle of a vast, boundless grassland.
Other than the endless fields of grass, there was only the distant horizon, visible yet unreachable.
Detected that the two of you are entering the Trial Tower for the first time. Would you like to begin the preliminary trial?
A voice rang out from nowhere, but Yahiko and Konan were no children, so they did not panic too much.
"This should be the Trial Tower's challenge. Yahiko just said to face it with our