After seeing how many people remained in the classroom, Anko froze for a moment.
"Why are there still so many left?" Anko asked Ibiki.
Ibiki had just put on his hood and crawled out from behind the banner. Hearing Anko's question, he glanced at the examinees present and smiled. "Because this year's examinees are all outstanding."
Ibiki's gaze lingered on Naruto for a moment.
"I see..." Anko swept her eyes over the examinees in the classroom. "The next test will eliminate more than half of you."
Anko did not deliberately lower her voice, and most of the examinees heard her clearly. Those with weaker abilities immediately began to worry.
"How exciting. We'll discuss the details tomorrow after we change locations. Ask your Jonin instructors about the assembly time and place. That's all. Dismissed!" Anko Mitarashi said to the examinees in the classroom.
Ye Wuyue had wanted to see whether there was a Cursed Seal on her neck, but since Anko never turned her back to him, he could not get a clear look. Still, he did not dwell on it. It was practically certain anyway.
After the dismissal was announced, the examinees gradually left the examination room and went back to prepare for the second test.
"Hey, Uchiha Clan ninja, what's your name?"
Just as Ye Wuyue was about to leave the classroom as well, a familiar voice called out to him. Karui, who had wanted to spar with him in swordsmanship yesterday, walked over while carrying a washboard.
Omoi followed beside her, still sucking on a lollipop.
"Karui, Captain Samui said we weren't allowed to cause trouble, right? If you do this, won't I get scolded by the captain too?" Omoi held his head, looking deeply worried.
"I'm only asking his name. Does that count as causing trouble? You're