Were You Just Messing with Us?

Not giving up?

Sakura thought of many things, her thoughts constantly shifting. Should she listen to Sasuke's advice after all?

If Naruto truly could not solve it, then the three of them would all be unable to take the Chunin Exams again. But... but... one thought after another kept repeating in Sakura's mind.

Her feelings were incredibly complicated.

"Forget it. We'll take the gamble. If Naruto really doesn't pass this exam, I definitely won't let him off!" Sakura gritted her teeth as she looked at Naruto, veins nearly popping on her forehead.

This time...

The fate of their entire team rested on Naruto.

In the end, Sakura made up her mind.

"Is there anyone else who wants to give up? It's still not too late to withdraw. If no one withdraws now, I'm going to give you the questions!" Ibiki repeated himself once more, his gaze still fixed on Xuan Yu.

There was a hint of warning in his tone, but he continued watching for any change in Xuan Yu's expression.

If Xuan Yu was frightened here and withdrew from the exam now, then he would not need to give the questions at all. With just a few words, he would have scared off the Uchiha Clan's Young Clan Leader and even mocked the Uchiha Clan.

That way, Hokage-sama might be even more pleased.

But he had overlooked one thing: Xuan Yu merely watched him speak without making any move or showing the slightest intention of withdrawing. Ibiki instantly found it somewhat boring. It seemed Xuan Yu had not been frightened at all, and that smile of his even appeared to be mocking him.

"If no one is withdrawing, then I'll start giving the questions!" Ibiki said no more. He turned around and wrote the questions on the blackboard behind