The Chunin Exams Begin

On the day of the Chunin Exams, Konoha became even more bustling.

Ninjas from various nations arrived in Konoha one after another to participate in the Chunin Exams.

In front of the Hokage Building, ninjas from different villages lined up to register.

Uchiha Xingye wore the traditional attire of the Uchiha clan, with a nameplate on his chest reading "Uchiha Xingye."

He was the youngest among all the examinees and also the most eye-catching.

"That blond-haired kid is actually here to participate in the Chunin Exams?" a Sunagakure ninja remarked.

"Has Konoha's Uchiha clan produced another genius?" a Kirigakure ninja asked.

"Taking the Chunin Exams at nine years old, that's truly insane," an Iwagakure ninja commented.

Ninjas from all nations were discussing Uchiha Xingye; he had become the center of attention.

Uchiha Xingye stood there quietly, feeling the gazes of those around him.

Come on, let me show you what true strength looks like, Uchiha Xingye thought to himself.

The first exam was a written test.

Uchiha Xingye sat in the examination hall, looking at the test paper before him.

The questions were not difficult, primarily testing the examinees' basic knowledge and ninjutsu theory.

For Uchiha Xingye, these were a piece of cake.

He answered the questions rapidly, finishing everything in half an hour.

"So fast?" The examinee next to him looked at Uchiha Xingye in shock.

"This kid actually finished all the questions in half an hour?" Surprise flashed in the eyes of the proctor, Iruka.

Uchiha Xingye put down his pen and waited quietly for the exam to end.

An hour later, the exam concluded.

Uchiha Xingye was the first examinee to finish the paper, and he had answered every question correctly.

"Perfect score..." Iruka looked at Uchiha Xingye's paper, utterly stunned. "This child's knowledge base far exceeds that of his peers."

The second exam was a survival exercise.

The examinees were brought to the Forest of Death and needed to pass the exam within three days.

Uchiha Xingye, Sasuke, and Sakura were placed in the same group, which was also the prototype formation for Team 7.

"Our goal is to pass the second exam," Uchiha Xingye said.

"I understand," Sasuke nodded.

Although Sakura was a bit nervous, her eyes were filled with determination.

The three of them entered the Forest of Death.

Just as they entered the forest, they were attacked by another team.

Three Kusagakure ninjas launched a surprise attack on them.

"Watch out!" Sasuke shouted, activating his Sharingan.

But Uchiha Xingye was faster than him.

The 360-degree vision of the Byakugan allowed Uchiha Xingye to detect the enemies' positions in advance.

Chidori Sharp Spear!

Lightning flashed, and the three Kusagakure ninjas were instantly defeated.

"Uchiha Xingye, you..." Sasuke looked at Uchiha Xingye in shock.

"Keep moving," Uchiha Xingye said. "This is only the beginning."

Sakura looked at Uchiha Xingye, a glimmer of admiration flashing in her eyes.

On the second day, they encountered even stronger enemies.

Three Otogakure ninjas, subordinates of Orochimaru.

"Hand over the scroll," one of the Otogakure ninjas demanded.

"And if I don't?" Uchiha Xingye asked calmly.

"Then go to hell!"

The Otogakure ninjas launched an attack, using Sound Release ninjutsu.

The sonic attacks affected both Sasuke and Sakura, but Uchiha Xingye's Otsutsuki bloodline gave him strong resistance against sound-based assaults.

[Obtained Trait: Sound Release (Green)]

The system's notification sound rang in Uchiha Xingye's mind.

Uchiha Xingye charged forward directly, Chidori Current!

Lightning crackled around Uchiha Xingye's body, and the three Otogakure ninjas were instantly sent flying.

"So strong..." The Otogakure ninja stared at Uchiha Xingye in shock.

"Scram." Uchiha Xingye said coldly.

The Otogakure ninja dared not linger and fled in a hurry.

On the third day, they reached the finish line.

Uchiha Xingye's team successfully passed the second exam.

"Congratulations on passing the second exam," the proctor said.

Uchiha Xingye, Sasuke, and Sakura breathed a sigh of relief.

"Uchiha Xingye, this was all thanks to you," Sakura said.

"This was the result of teamwork," Uchiha Xingye replied.

Sasuke looked at Uchiha Xingye, complex emotions flickering in his eyes.

"Uchiha Xingye, your strength is truly too great..."

"You aren't bad yourself," Uchiha Xingye patted Sasuke on the shoulder. "Keep working hard, and you will become even stronger."

Sasuke clenched his fists, his eyes igniting with a fighting spirit.

The third exam was the official combat trial.

Candidates who passed the first two exams were required to engage in one-on-one combat duels.

Uchiha Xingye's opponent was a ninja from Sunagakure—Gaara.

"Sand Waterfall Funeral..."

Gaara manipulated his sand, launching an attack at Uchiha Xingye.

The sand flowed like liquid, impossible to block with ordinary physical attacks.

But Uchiha Xingye was no ordinary ninja.

Lightning Style: Chidori Sharp Spear!

The lightning shattered the sand, striking Gaara directly.

[Obtained Trait: Gold Sand Manipulation (Purple)]

The system's notification chimed in Uchiha Xingye's mind.

Uchiha Xingye was shocked.

Gaara actually possessed the purple-tier talent, Gold Sand Manipulation!

This was an incredibly powerful talent; if fully mastered, his combat ability would increase significantly.

"You... actually shattered my Absolute Defense..." Gaara stared at Uchiha Xingye in shock.

"There is no such thing as an absolute defense," Uchiha Xingye said. "As long as you have enough strength, everything can be shattered."

Uchiha Xingye's victory shocked the entire arena.

"Defeated Gaara at nine years old?" Ninjas from all nations were stunned.

"Uchiha Xingye—this name must be remembered."

After the Chunin Exams concluded, Uchiha Xingye received the title of Chunin.

He was the youngest Chunin in the history of Konoha, and the youngest in the history of the ninja world.

From today on, I am a Chunin, Uchiha Xingye thought to himself. But this is only the beginning. I must keep moving forward to become the strongest ninja.