On the day of the Chunin Exams, Konoha was livelier than ever.
Ninjas from various countries arrived in Konoha one after another to take part in the Chunin Exams.
In front of the Hokage Building, ninjas from various countries lined up to register.
Xingye wore the Uchiha Clan's uniform, and the nameplate on his chest read "Uchiha Xingye."
He was the youngest of all the examinees, and also the one who drew the most attention.
"That blond kid is taking the Chunin Exams too?" a Sunagakure ninja remarked.
"Has the Uchiha Clan of Konoha produced another genius?" a Kirigakure ninja said.
"Taking the Chunin Exams at nine years old? That's insane," an Iwagakure ninja said.
Ninjas from every country were talking about Xingye. He had become the center of attention.
Xingye stood quietly, feeling the eyes of those around him.
Come on, let me show you what real strength looks like, Xingye thought to himself.
The first test was a written exam.
Xingye sat in the exam room and looked at the test paper in front of him.
The questions weren't difficult. They mainly tested the examinees' basic knowledge and theory of ninjutsu.
For Xingye, it was a piece of cake.
He answered quickly, finishing every question in half an hour.
"That fast?" The examinee beside him looked at Xingye in shock.
"This kid finished every question in half an hour?" The proctor, Iruka, looked surprised.
Xingye put down his pen and quietly waited for the exam to end.
An hour later, the exam was over.
Xingye was the first examinee to finish the paper, and he had answered every question correctly.
"All correct..." Iruka looked at Xingye's test paper, deeply shaken. "This kid's knowledge is far beyond that of others his age."
The second test was a survival exercise.
The examinees were taken to the Forest of Death, where they had to pass the test within three days.
Xingye, Sasuke, and Sakura were placed in the same group. It was also the prototype of Team 7.
"Our goal is to pass the second test," Xingye said.
"Got it." Sasuke nodded.
Sakura was a little nervous, but her eyes were full of determination.
The three of them entered the Forest of Death.
As soon 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 Xingye was faster.
His Byakugan's 360-degree field of vision let him sense the enemies' positions in advance.
Chidori Sharp Spear!
Lightning flashed, and the three Kusagakure ninjas were defeated in an instant.
"Xingye, you..." Sasuke stared at him in shock.
"Keep moving," Xingye said. "This is only the beginning."
Sakura looked at Xingye, admiration shining in her eyes.
On the second day, they encountered even stronger enemies.
Three Otogakure ninjas, all of them subordinates of Orochimaru.
"Hand over the scroll," one of the Otogakure ninjas said.
"What if I don't?" Xingye asked calmly.
"Then you'll die!"
The Otogakure ninjas attacked, using Sound Release ninjutsu.
The sound waves affected both Sasuke and Sakura, but Xingye's Otsutsuki Bloodline gave him strong resistance to sound-based attacks.
[Acquired Trait: Sound Release (Green)]
The system's notification rang in Xingye's mind.
Xingye charged straight at them. Chidori Current!
Lightning surrounded Xingye, and the three Otogakure ninjas were sent flying in an instant.
"So strong..." The Otogakure ninjas stared at Xingye in shock.
"Get lost," Xingye said coldly.
The Otogakure ninjas didn't dare linger and hurriedly fled.
On the third day, they reached the finish line.
Xingye's team had successfully passed the second test.
"Congratulations on passing the second test," the proctor said.
Xingye, Sasuke, and Sakura breathed a sigh of relief.
"Xingye, we couldn't have done it without you," Sakura said.
"This was a team effort," Xingye replied.
Sasuke looked at Xingye, complicated emotions flickering in his eyes.
"Xingye, your strength is incredible..."
"You're not bad either." Xingye patted Sasuke on the shoulder. "Keep working hard, and you'll get even stronger."
Sasuke clenched his fists, fighting spirit burning in his eyes.
The third test was a formal combat exam.
The examinees who had passed the first two tests had to fight one-on-one.
Xingye's opponent was Gaara, a ninja from Sunagakure.
"Sand Waterfall Funeral..."
Gaara controlled the sand and sent it rushing toward Xingye.
The sand flowed like liquid and couldn't be stopped by ordinary physical attacks.
But Xingye wasn't an ordinary ninja.
Lightning Style: Chidori Sharp Spear!
The lightning shattered the sand and struck Gaara directly.
[Acquired Trait: Gold Sand Manipulation (Purple)]
The system's notification rang in Xingye's mind.
Xingye was stunned.
Gaara actually had the purple Gold Sand Manipulation talent!
It was an incredibly powerful talent. If he could master it completely, his combat ability would increase dramatically.
"You... actually shattered my Absolute Defense..." Gaara stared at Xingye in shock.
"There's no such thing as Absolute Defense," Xingye said. "With enough strength, anything can be shattered."
Xingye's victory shocked everyone present.
"He defeated Gaara at nine?" Ninjas from various countries were stunned.
"Uchiha Xingye. Remember that name."
After the Chunin Exams ended, Xingye earned the title of Chunin.
He was the youngest Chunin in Konoha's history, and the youngest Chunin in the history of the Shinobi World.
Starting today, I'm a Chunin, Xingye thought to himself. But this is only the beginning. I'll keep moving forward and become the strongest ninja.
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