Two days later, under clear skies, even the frigid Land of Iron felt pleasantly warm beneath the sun. The Chunin Exam finally began.
The current general of the Land of Iron was not yet Mifune, but a man named Yomō. Mifune, the undisputed heir to the position of general, personally presided over this Chunin Exam.
Although the Land of Iron had a harsh environment, it was still far better than the Land of Wind, which was covered in desert. Moreover, the Land of Iron not only possessed a unique samurai culture, but also abundant geothermal hot springs. As a neutral country, it had enjoyed peace for a long time. As a result, this event attracted an enormous number of tourists.
If those tourists had not brought in so much revenue, the Land of Iron probably would never have been enthusiastic about holding a ninja Chunin Exam in a country ruled by samurai.
Even though part of the revenue had to be handed over to the Five Great Shinobi Villages, the remaining income and the indirect benefits brought by the tourists were enough for the Land of Iron to make a fortune. With real money on the table, the Land of Iron kept its mouth shut despite still having considerable objections toward ninja.
As huge crowds gathered, even the cold Land of Iron seemed to grow warmer. The streets teemed with people, countless vendors had set up their wares, and many snack shops had opened for business. The entire city was bustling with life.
"So many people. Are they all here to watch us take the exam?" Kitsuchi looked around in astonishment. The Land of Earth had been built within a fortress, making entry and exit difficult. Nearly everyone in its shinobi village was either a combat ninja or a ninja's