Karin Uzumaki, Kabuto, and the Sound Ninja Steal the Show Together

"Teacher Kakashi?

Why are you here??"

Sakura stared in shock at Kakashi, who had appeared before the examination room.

"That's because this is an exam that can only be taken by all three of you together...

Although I was sure you would participate, I still had to confirm it myself.

And also make sure that all of you were taking the Chunin Exams of your own free will..."

Kakashi explained with satisfaction in his eyes as he looked at the three confident youngsters.

Both Naruto and Sakura's eyes lit up with delight...

But Sasuke, upon hearing this explanation that differed from the original story,

quietly sighed to himself...

Has the Butterfly Effect already begun to show its might...

"Sasuke, Naruto, Sakura.

You three...

are the group I'm most proud of.

Go on in..."

Kakashi narrowed his eyes as he looked at them, offering another word of encouragement.

Even Sasuke felt warmth rise in his heart, and the three of them were filled with soaring determination...

"Let's go, Naruto, Sakura..."

After giving Kakashi a deep look, Sasuke turned his gaze and called out confidently.

Only he knew what kind of situation awaited him next...

So he was under even greater pressure than the other three!!

The next moment,

as the three entered one after another, they finally saw the sea of people inside the examination room...

"S-So many people..."

Looking at the room packed with ninja from every village, Sakura cried out in surprise.

Naruto wore much the same expression beside her, thrilled as he looked at the countless Genin...

"Sasuke-kun...

You're so slow. I've been waiting for you forever!"

Suddenly, Ino's coquettish voice rang out beside them.

Before Sakura could react, Ino pounced onto Sasuke's back and began rubbing affectionately against him...

The soft sensation of her budding breasts against him instantly made Sasuke's mind reel...

Has this cosmos flower, Ino, already started growing up!!

"Ino-pig, get down here right now..."

How could Sakura possibly tolerate that? She immediately shouted and pulled Ino down.

She had joined the Chunin Exams to take down Ino, her greatest love rival—not to let Ino take her down...

"Bleeeh~~

Sasuke-kun is mine..."

Ino remained completely unfazed. She even deliberately rubbed against Sasuke's back twice more in provocation.

That instantly made Sakura furious!!

"Enough. This isn't the time to fool around..."

Sasuke rolled his eyes and said calmly, reaching out to push Ino away.

He wasn't stupid enough to let himself become the battlefield between two girls...

That action secretly delighted Sakura. As expected, Sasuke-kun didn't like girls like Ino.

"What a drag...

I didn't expect even you guys to join this exam!"

Just as the two girls faced off with sparks flying, Shikamaru's lazy voice sounded beside Sasuke.

Looking up, Sasuke saw Shikamaru approaching with Choji...

"Hehehe...

I didn't expect every rookie from our class to be taking part!

What a rare occasion. We're all gathered together again...

The last time we met was when we had dinner together."

Kiba Inuzuka appeared right after them, with the shy Hinata and the cool-looking Shino beside him.

"Hahaha...

This time, I won't lose to you guys!

Kiba, Shikamaru, I'll definitely become a Chunin..."

Seeing all his friends gathered together, Naruto immediately began bragging excitedly, earning disdainful looks from everyone.

Become a Chunin??

How was that possible...

"Hey, could you guys keep it down..."

Just as they were chatting enthusiastically and catching up, Kabuto arrived as promised to play the helpful good guy.

"Who are you?

You sure talk pretty arrogantly..."

Seeing that Kabuto wore a Konoha Headband as well, Ino crossed her arms and asked unhappily.

"I'm Kabuto..."

Under Sasuke's meaningful gaze, Kabuto began his performance as a helpful upperclassman.

Before long, after getting familiar with them, he took out his ninja information cards and drew everyone's attention...

Making Kiba, Naruto, and the others eager to give them a try...

Sasuke, who knew the plot, had no interest in this. Instead, he turned his gaze toward the other ninja and began searching for his target.

*He isn't interested in the intelligence I collected at all...

Sasuke Uchiha, are you confident or simply arrogant?!*

Seeing that his most important target had said nothing, a sharp glint flashed through Kabuto's eyes as his interest waned...

Found you, Karin Uzumaki...

Sasuke's gaze suddenly paused as he scanned the room, his eyes flickering upon the vivid red hair among the crowd.

He absolutely could not let Orochimaru waste such an incredible healer...

What was more, Karin was a woman who could follow him for the rest of his life.

She was also a true beauty he could entrust his life to!!

How could Sasuke bear to let her sink into darkness...

"Eep..."

Seeing Sasuke's burning gaze, Karin blushed and lowered her head amid the crowd.

*That boy is so handsome...

Why is he looking at me? Could it be...

Oh no, this is what it feels like to have my heart flutter...*

With only that one exchange of glances, Karin could no longer forget Sasuke's handsome face.

"Ah...

You all remember this, my name is Naruto Uzumaki.

I won't lose to any of you...

Got it..."

At that moment, Naruto still couldn't help but burst out loudly in excitement...

Making everyone turn to look at him as the room instantly fell silent enough to hear a pin drop...

"You idiot..."

"Don't make yourself so hated, moron..."

Sakura and Ino shouted at almost the same time, glaring angrily at Naruto with utter exasperation.

Doesn't this guy know how irritating that is?

They're here...

As Sasuke watched the Sound Ninja approaching quickly, his heart stirred, and his right hand formed One-Handed Hand Seals inside his pocket.

"You little brat, don't get too cocky..."

The Sound Ninja Zaku sneered as he crossed through the crowd and lunged at Naruto.

At the same time, his companion Dosu targeted Kabuto...

"Naruto..."

Seeing the Sound Ninja attack, Sakura instinctively called out a warning.

With his back to Zaku, Naruto was slow to react and turned around in confusion!

At that critical moment,

"Get lost..."

Just as Zaku came within two meters of Naruto, Sasuke gave a cold snort and suddenly erupted.

His right hand flashed out from his pocket, and a Lightning Snake shot forth in an instant with the speed of lightning...

The crackling Lightning Snake struck Zaku directly in the chest, paralyzing him and blasting him away.

At the same time, Kabuto also sent Dosu flying...

"Naruto, watch yourself when you start shouting next time.

Don't make me wipe your ass every single time..."

Looking at the slow-witted Naruto, Sasuke smiled calmly, looking effortlessly cool.

He was enjoying putting Naruto down more and more...

"What??"

"When did he make Hand Seals??"

"So this is the strength of Konoha Genin!!"

"That was amazing..."

"Sasuke-kun is so handsome..."

"That was awesome, Sasuke..."

At the same time, the Genin from every ninja village, along with Sakura and Ino, cried out again.

Gaara's Siblings, Guy's Team, the Sound Ninja, Karin, and the others looked at Sasuke with even greater wariness and curiosity...

"Quiet down, you bastards..."

Just as the unwilling Sound Ninja were about to attack again, a rough voice exploded alongside a burst of White Smoke...

"Sorry to keep you waiting...

I'm your Chief Examiner, Ibiki Morino.

The First Stage of the Chunin selection exam begins now..."

On the podium, the Konoha Exam Proctors, led by Ibiki Morino, made their grand entrance.