Time flew by. With only two minutes left until 10:30, the final countdown began.
Of the eleven examinees, everyone except Naruto and Sasuke Uchiha had arrived.
"Ahhh..."
Just as the countdown started, a burst of shouting suddenly reached their ears.
Naruto came charging into the plaza in a miserable state, chased by a herd of bulls, before promptly tripping over nothing.
The sight left Nara Shikamaru and the others, along with countless spectators, with black lines across their faces and twitching mouths.
Ryusuke could not help but sigh inwardly. As expected of the Number One Most Unpredictable Ninja!
Once Naruto had joined the group, Shiranui Genma, with a senbon clenched between his teeth, took out a pocket watch and checked the time before glancing toward the vip seats.
Seeing that the Third Hokage and the Fourth Kazekage had both taken their seats, Shiranui Genma looked at the ten people before him and slowly said, "The official matches of the Third Exam are about to begin. I am Shiranui Genma, the chief examiner for this round."
"The rules for the official matches are the same as your previous elimination rounds: No-Rules Duels. Any means may be used."
"Let me also remind you that if your life is in danger, it would be best not to push yourselves. Be decisive and surrender! Unlike the other chief examiners, I will not intervene to stop the match just because you are about to die. Even if you surrender, I may not be able to save you in time."
After saying that, Shiranui Genma took out a chart and continued, "The exam begins. Naruto Uzumaki, who drew Number One, and Choji Akimichi, who drew Number Two, will remain. Everyone else, go to the Waiting Area to wait and watch."
"Huh?"
Naruto froze for a moment,