As the last team to gather the Heaven and Earth Scrolls entered the venue, the second round of the exam came to an end.
Neither the great battle between Sasuke's group and Kimimaro nor chief examiner Anko's disappearance caused much of a stir. Naruto could clearly sense that beneath the seemingly peaceful Chunin Exams, undercurrents were surging everywhere.
If an ordinary Genin like him got caught up in it, he would probably be crushed to pieces!
So he actually possessed strength surpassing the Five Kage. Well then, no problem. The bigger the storm, the better—it would highlight Uzushio Village's role and let him enjoy more of the show between Konoha and Sunagakure.
After the exam ended, Naruto, Hinata, and the others left the venue one after another. Hinata invited Naruto to visit her home.
Looking into Hinata's pure white, flawless eyes, Naruto ultimately chose to refuse and headed back to the inn with Karin and Haku.
After Naruto's figure disappeared, the remaining young elites of Konoha began a heated discussion, speculating about Menma's identity.
Ino said in confusion, "Um, wasn't Hinata always in love with Naruto? Why is she so close to Menma from Uzushio Village now?"
Sakura frowned and offered a guess. "Maybe Hinata has forgotten Naruto. Naruto has been missing for five or six years now, and no one even knows where he's carrying out missions. Those Anbu ninjas have always been so mysterious."
At that moment, Kiba Inuzuka suddenly said, "I'm wondering if there's a possibility that this Menma is the Naruto we know. Given Hinata's personality, she wouldn't be this intimate with someone she had only met a few times."
"Sasuke, Shikamaru, Choji, aren't you thinking the same thing?"
Shikamaru stretched and yawned. "Don't overthink it. Naruto works in the Anbu. How could he leave the