Time flies by like a fleeting moment, and an hour passed in the blink of an eye.
Because the ninjas from various clans had received prior information, they were able to make quick decisions and choose which exams they would participate in.
In stark contrast, the vast majority of the civilian ninjas set their sights on the Law Enforcement Exam.
After all, compared to other exams, the Law Enforcement Exam has relatively lower requirements for knowledge reserves and focuses more on testing physical strength and practical skills.
Moreover, commoner ninjas often have very limited collections of books, putting them at a disadvantage when trying to compete with clan ninjas in terms of knowledge. It would be better for them to rely on their superior physical abilities and take a gamble.
Of course, a small number of civilian ninjas chose to take the Civil Service Exam, hoping to change their fate in this way. Although the probability of success was extremely low, they were willing to try and fight as long as there was a glimmer of hope.
The atmosphere at the Law Enforcement Exam site was tense and solemn. Uchiha Kiyoshi, Uchiha Don, and a group of temporary staff were on high alert, all activating their Sharingan and scrutinizing every detail.
Such tight monitoring is intended to ensure the fairness and impartiality of the entire examination process, so that no one dares to violate the rules or secretly use Chakra to cheat.
Meanwhile, the Civil Service Exam was personally overseen by Uchiha Kō.
To ensure the smooth conduct of the exam, he specifically set up the examination venue at the Konoha Academy.
Since today happens to be a rest day, the students are not at school, which provides a quiet and suitable environment for the exam. Before this, Uchiha Kō had given a detailed report to the Third Hokage and received the Third Hokage's approval and support.
Each examination room will be staffed with two to three officially employed civilian personnel as invigilators.
They activated their Sharingan with complete focus, keeping a close watch on every corner of the examination room to ensure that no one cheated in this crucial exam.
The invigilators in each examination room, with serious expressions, read out the carefully designed questions one by one, clearly and loudly: "Please explain how you would properly handle the complex relationship with the villagers," "When law and human sentiment conflict, how should you weigh the priorities of the two," "What are your views on the persistent problem of corruption in society, and what measures would you take to address it...?"
These questions are unique, covering a wide range of fields and in-depth thinking directions. Their purpose is to comprehensively assess candidates' political literacy, values, and ability and means to solve practical problems.
In the first examination hall, Uchiha Kō personally presided over the proceedings. He sat alone on the podium, his cold gaze as sharp as a hawk's, as if he could see through everything.
At this moment, many candidates in the examination room frowned and fell into deep thought.
They would sometimes write furiously, and sometimes pause to take a short break, as if they were trying to organize their thoughts and choose their words carefully.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Kō sat leisurely on the podium, looking down over the entire examination hall. Watching the students diligently answering the questions, a slight smile crept onto his lips as he thought to himself, "Hmm, this feeling of being in control is truly unique. Being an invigilator is quite an experience."
Just then, Uchiha Kō's keen eyes suddenly caught an anomaly—almost all the examinees were writing intermittently, except for two examinees with pineapple-shaped haircuts in the corner who maintained a steady writing speed without the slightest pause.
A thought struck him, and he raised an eyebrow, deciding to get up and begin inspecting the examination hall to find out what was going on.
He walked over to one of the people, checked the name— Nara Seifu, correct surname! Then he read the content, and his eyes lit up. Well-reasoned, logically sound, analytical, and even capable of drawing inferences—brilliant!
After looking at another pineapple-headed person, named Nara Meigetsu, with the correct surname, the content was unconventional yet hit the nail on the head, the language ordinary yet every sentence relevant. Damn, he even gave me a question?
Uchiha Kō looked at Nara Meigetsu with a strange expression, while Nara Meigetsu rested his chin on his hand and pointed to his question with the tip of his pen, indicating that Uchiha Kō should answer.
Uchiha Kō's lips twitched. "Reversing the Heavenly Principles! Absolutely reversing the Heavenly Principles!" He snorted coldly and continued proctoring, but inwardly he was secretly pleased. Breeze Bright Moon each had their own unique characteristics and styles, and their essays were of superior quality.
We could consider giving them both more opportunities to gain experience! The Nara Clan is certainly intelligent; after a while, we can ask the Lord Hokage to recruit more people, especially some of the smartest members of the Nara Clan!
Half the time had passed. Those who knew how to write were still writing, while those who didn't were scratching their heads and looking around. But when they turned their heads, they saw a handsome face and two Sharingan.
They snapped back to reality and continued writing, inwardly groaning – this was terrifying! They'd run into Sharingan. Even without Genjutsu, the Red Eye was terrifying! Weren't they afraid?
Uchiha Kō, that bastard, opened the teacup he brought, took a sip, and stared down at the examinees. Just as he was wondering if the teachers back then had been just as carefree.
A voice rang out, "Minister, hand in your papers!" Uchiha Kō looked in the direction of the voice, and lo and behold, it was Nara Seifu! Uchiha Kō nodded. "Come over here once you've handed in your paper. Put it on the table, and you can leave!"
"Minister, I'm handing in my paper too!" This time it was Nara Meigetsu. Uchiha Kō nodded to him, pointed to the table with his teacup, and Nara Meigetsu put his paper on the table. He also pointed to the questions he had set, indicating that Uchiha Kō should answer them.
Uchiha Kō's lips twitched. Well, he's got personality!
The examination room was silent except for the soft scratching of pens on exam papers. However, the tense atmosphere instantly shattered when the two figures handed in their papers early. The other students looked up, their eyes filled with surprise and disbelief.
"Only half the time has passed, how come they handed in their papers already?" a girl cried out in her heart, her voice filled with obvious anxiety. She gripped her pen tightly, her palms already sweating.
The boy next to him also looked astonished, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. His once neat handwriting had become somewhat messy due to nervousness, as if the words themselves sensed their owner's unease.
Some of the girls' eyes gradually welled up with tears; they bit their lips, trying hard not to let the tears fall.
The young men kept wiping the sweat from their foreheads, inwardly groaning in despair.
Uchiha Kō sat in the corner, gently shaking his head. He seemed to recall a similar scene he had experienced before, and the feeling of being enveloped by pressure was still fresh in his memory.
Every class has a few top students who seem born for exams, always finishing their papers early and leaving the exam room with an air of nonchalance.
This behavior undoubtedly put enormous psychological pressure on the remaining students.
Watching others hand in their papers with such ease and confidence while you're still struggling to find the answers is a truly unpleasant feeling.
Uchiha Kō picked up his teacup, took another sip, and tried to calm himself. He sighed deeply, secretly relieved. "Thank goodness, I no longer need to take such exams."
It reminds me of exams