"Yo, it's finally time for me to show what I can do. That written test before was seriously boring. I'm actually getting a little excited now!"
"I'll definitely be the first one to reach the tower in this exam!"
Without a doubt, such words suddenly ringing out amid the silent crowd naturally drew the attention of all the examinees.
In an instant, countless gazes converged on the blond boy.
Many of those looks carried inexplicable expressions. After all, this guy had been rather "outstanding" during the previous written test.
Several young people gathered together, Sound Ninja forehead protectors strapped across their brows, turned to look at him. One particularly ordinary-looking ninja slowly curled his lips into a smile and murmured softly.
"What an interesting little brat. I'm rather looking forward to seeing how he performs. Do you think that enthusiasm of his will remain once he meets Lord Aizen?"
At his words, a fierce glint flashed across the face of a ninja beside him, who sneered.
"Sakon, do you think that little brat is even qualified to meet Lord Aizen!?"
Sakon froze for a moment, then smiled in realization.
"That's true..."
However, a young man beside them said coldly at that moment.
"We can make contact with that brat during the exam. Shut up for now..."
As soon as he spoke, Sakon and the others' expressions tightened.
Meanwhile, on the other side, a boy with purple face paint shot the blond boy an annoyed glance and said coldly.
"What a troublesome guy. That kid has probably pissed off quite a few people!"
Hearing that, the blond girl beside him gave him a stern look and said coldly.
"Kankuro, remember our objective. Don't do anything unnecessary."
Kankuro muttered a few words under his breath, but did not refute her.
Gaara, standing