I Don't Need the Written Exam

"Hmph! That bastard Shukaku is the weakest of all the tailed beasts, yet he refuses to admit it! He's always arguing with me!"

"Well, Kurama! He only has one tail, so don't hold it against him! Besides, that old Sage of Six Paths created him."

"What are you going to do next? Extract him from the jinchuriki?"

Shao Nan thought for a moment. "There's no rush. I need to figure out a way to separate the tailed beast without killing the jinchuriki."

The Nine-Tails said doubtfully, "Even when the Sage of Six Paths extracted us tailed beasts from his body, death was unavoidable! What you're talking about... is impossible!"

"Perhaps."

Shao Nan severed his connection with the Nine-Tails and returned to his main body.

He released Kankuro.

"Don't cause trouble in Konoha! If you want to play, then face me in the Chunin Exams!

Unfortunately for you, I'm a candidate in this year's exams too. You're in big trouble!"

Shao Nan arrogantly declared to Gaara and the others.

Naruto shouted, "Big bro, you're so strong, and you still have to take the exam?"

"I'm not even a genin yet. I was granted a special exception to take this exam."

Everyone present was utterly shocked!!!

Only then did Gaara snap back to his senses. His face was somewhat tense as he stared at the wooden strip beside Kankuro.

His dark-rimmed eyes widened, seemingly fearful.

"This is... Wood Release?"

The legendary Wood Release was the unique secret technique of Hashirama Senju, the God of Shinobi!

Throughout the Ninja World, stories of Hashirama Senju's immense strength and great feats were widely known.

Gaara turned and started walking away, saying calmly, "Let's go."

Temari and Kankuro followed upon hearing that!

At that moment, Uchiha Sasuke coldly called out, "Redhead, give me your name!"

Gaara stopped. "Gaara! Gaara of the Desert Waterfall! I'm very interested in you! What's your name?"

Uchiha Sasuke gave a confident snort. "Hmph. In the Chunin Exams, I, Sasuke Uchiha, will be the one to defeat you!"

Damn, Uchiha Sasuke was still as idiotic as ever!

Since Uchiha Sasuke had yet to go dark, maybe Shao Nan should become his guide!

Besides, he had already awakened Uchiha Sasuke's potential!

That way, he probably wouldn't have to pursue power so desperately.

Or become an avenger!

Or turn into a rogue ninja!

Shao Nan walked over and draped an arm around Sasuke like they were old friends. "From now on, call me big bro, just like Naruto does!"

Sasuke looked at Shao Nan and recalled that night. Not only had Shao Nan knocked Naruto down, but he had also fed Sasuke his blood.

When he woke up in the hospital the next day, Kakashi had told him that Shao Nan had done it to awaken both his and Naruto's potential.

Then he discovered that his Sharingan had evolved, becoming a six-pointed-star Mangekyō Sharingan.

The moment he saw his Mangekyō Sharingan, he remembered what Itachi Uchiha had said:

"My foolish little brother, come find me again once you have eyes like mine!"

Uchiha Sasuke had leaped out of bed and rushed from the hospital.

Only to be stopped by Kakashi.

"Let me go, Kakashi! There's a man I must kill with my own hands!"

Kakashi knew Uchiha Sasuke wanted to find Itachi Uchiha and take revenge!

"Calm down, Sasuke! Even if you've awakened your eyes, you're still no match for him! You're not strong enough yet!

And where would you even find him? After the Chunin Exams, I'll keep an eye out for that man!"

Uchiha Sasuke calmed down and fixed Kakashi with cold eyes. "Teach me Chidori!"

Uchiha Sasuke raised his right hand and pointed at his eyes as he spoke to Shao Nan.

"I'm grateful for your help, but there's no way I'm calling you big bro!"

Shao Nan immediately understood why Uchiha Sasuke resisted acknowledging him as his big brother!

It had to be because of Itachi Uchiha!

Then he whispered into Sasuke's ear, "How about I kill your brother, Itachi Uchiha, and then you acknowledge me as your big brother?"

As soon as he finished speaking!

Uchiha Sasuke seemed to dislike people getting close to his ears very much. He took a step away.

Then the pupils in his eyes trembled wildly.

"How much do you know about me, Shao Nan!!!"

Shao Nan gave Uchiha Sasuke's shoulder a hard slap. "Little Sasuke! I know everything about your past!"

"How about this? I'll find Itachi Uchiha for you and clear the way so you can fight Itachi one-on-one. What do you say?

But you have to become my little brother!!! Just like Naruto!"

After slapping him, Shao Nan felt that Uchiha Sasuke seemed a little different.

At this moment, Uchiha Sasuke did not seem as muscular as he had been in the original story.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Sasuke thought of Shao Nan's unbelievable Wood Release,

As well as his absurd ability to recover completely even after his heart had been blasted through with a huge hole.

He thought to himself:

If he helps me, it'll definitely save me a lot of trouble.

Then Uchiha Sasuke agreed. "Fine! It's a deal. But I won't call you big bro. I'll call you boss instead!"

Shao Nan strode before the group and shouted.

"Sasuke, Naruto, follow your big bro's lead! The three giants of the Ninja World begin with the Chunin Exams!"

Naruto rushed over excitedly. "Big bro, big bro! What does three giants mean? It sounds awesome."

Uchiha Sasuke said, "Naruto, you idiot! Giants means the peak!"

Shao Nan said, "That's right, Naruto! Uchiha Sasuke is right. From now on, the ceiling of the Ninja World's strength rankings will be the three of us!

As my little brothers, I won't allow either of you to lose!"

Uchiha Sasuke said, "I don't know what Uchiha Sasuke means, but I hate that name!"

Naruto said, "I think it's great, Uchiha Sasuke!"

Laughing and chatting, Shao Nan draped his arms around Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke as they headed for the examination hall.

The moment he put an arm around Uchiha Sasuke.

Shao Nan felt Uchiha Sasuke inexplicably resist.

He also noticed that Uchiha Sasuke's shoulder was exceptionally soft to the touch.

Perhaps it was because Uchiha Sasuke was still a teenager at this point.

Shao Nan merely gave Uchiha Sasuke a thoughtful glance, then did not dwell on it.

Sakura followed closely behind.

The remaining Konohamaru trio said, "Naruto's big bro's big bro... doesn't that mean we should call him big-bro's big bro?"

When they arrived outside the examination hall.

Shao Nan said, "You guys go in. Your big bro here doesn't need to take the written exam."

Naruto's face filled with envy when he heard that.

"Big bro, can you make it so I don't have to take the written exam either?"

Shao Nan laughed loudly. "Of course... not!"

After they all went inside, Shao Nan stood outside the venue and felt a little bored.

He walked beneath a large tree.

"I might as well take a nap!"

"Wood Release: Pillar Bed Technique!"

Shao Nan slapped the ground, and a large wooden bed two meters wide appeared before him.

Shao Nan climbed onto the bed, but he always felt like something was missing!

At that moment, a soft, brand-new pillow fell from the sky!

Shao Nan caught the pillow. "Right, you were the only thing missing! It would be even better with a woman!"

"Hahaha, I can't provide you with a woman!"

The kind voice of an old man suddenly rang out.

Shao Nan immediately sprang up and looked around. He saw an elderly man hanging upside down from a tree, a metal pot strapped to his back, watching him.

Maruboshi Kosuke? Konoha's eternal genin?

"Senior, is there something you need!!!"

"Haha, you really look like Lord Hashirama! I'm Maruboshi Kosuke, and I'm your teammate for this Chunin Exams. You don't mind, do you?"

A teammate? And a legendary figure from Konoha too!!

Hiruzen Sarutobi must have sent him!

Without a trace of panic, Shao Nan placed the pillow down and lay back on the bed.

"I don't mind! You carry an iron pot around with you, so you must be great at cooking! Once the exam begins, I'll have to try your cooking."

"Hahaha, it would be my honor for you to enjoy this old man's cooking!"

Shao Nan slapped the bed, and an identical large wooden bed appeared beneath Maruboshi Kosuke.

"Senior, come down and rest for a while!"

"Wood Release. What a fine ninjutsu! So convenient. Then I'll take advantage of your generosity and sleep on a bed made with Wood Release!"

Another pillow appeared out of thin air in Maruboshi Kosuke's hand, and he lay down on the bed.

"Shao Nan Senju, don't get too close to Danzo! His methods aren't something you can guard against."

Hmm? So it wasn't as simple as monitoring me during the exam!

He was probably trying to get information out of me!

"Before absolute strength, all schemes and tricks are futile!"