The Cruel Truth: Were We All Wrong?! (Dear readers, please support the first subscription!) (Continued)

This was Maruboshi Kosuke.

He had been a Genin for fifty years.

His strength had already reached Jonin standards, yet he insisted on remaining a Genin as though punishing himself.

"Looks like Kosuke can't do them either." Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed softly.

Maruboshi Kosuke could be considered his fourth disciple.

Maruboshi Kosuke had originally been born during the Second Hokage's era and became a Genin. However, because he had been overly eager to earn merits and achievements, his mistaken command had led his Genin team into an enemy trap, resulting in their total annihilation.

At the time, he had been devastated and had even tried to kill himself.

The Second Hokage had noticed his condition and taught Maruboshi Kosuke the Water Dragon Bullet and Water Prison Wall.

He had hoped Maruboshi Kosuke could persevere and make his regret-filled life serve some purpose.

Kosuke had held fast to that belief and made never being promoted his punishment. Later, Hiruzen had wanted to promote him, but Kosuke had still refused.

So Hiruzen taught Kosuke the Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu.

In the blink of an eye... time had passed until now.

But even after being a Genin for fifty years... his seniority had become terrifying... and yet these questions really were difficult for an old man.

The Third Hokage even felt that... even if Teacher Tobirama came, he would not be able to solve them.

After all... these questions were not taught to Ninja Academy students at all!

They were all extracurricular material, and beyond the syllabus at that!

"What are you all doing?" A voice suddenly came from behind them.

Only then did everyone notice Shimura Danzō approaching.

The Hidden Leaf Village's F4 had assembled in an instant.

"The written questions for Ibiki's Chunin Ninja Exams this time are far too difficult," Mitokado