The attention surrounding the attack did not last long.
Apart from the other four major ninja villages and Konan, who paid particular attention to the barrier rising in Konoha, it did not have much other impact.
They wouldn't pay much attention to even the most sensational events if they had nothing to do with their own ninja village.
Especially after their own Genin left the examination hall, everyone's focus shifted more to the upcoming second exam.
Having picked up the good lads from their own ninja village, the ninja leading the group of genin then Genin in eating and drinking in Konoha.
After all, most of them would be leaving Konoha tonight, and the leaders of the various ninja villages were well aware of this.
The Genin were also quite happy. Although they were disgusted while taking the test, they had ultimately discovered some things that piqued their curiosity or interest.
The exam results were then delivered to the village leaders one after another, and without any surprises, everything went exactly as planned.
After a pleasant afternoon, the ninja leaders from each village divided into groups according to their respective situations.
Leading a group of candidates who had failed the written exam, they reluctantly left Konoha.
Many Genin from smaller ninja villages, knowing they couldn't stop the village's intentions, kept glancing back at Konoha while secretly planning how to package their Konoha day trip.
Fortunately, after returning to the village, it became something to brag about to his friends.
In the evenings, the village leaders were almost all doing the same thing: writing reports.
The only difference was that Kitsuchi directly used emergency communication channels to quickly deliver intelligence to his father.
The next morning, 147 people from 49 squads of Genin who passed the written test were announced.
Guided by staff, they arrived in an orderly fashion outside Konoha.
The examination venue was naturally Forest of Death.
This name is inherited from the name given to Konoha at its founding. At that time, the Forest of Death was a notorious Genin area for genin, and it was extremely dangerous for ordinary people.
But now, Konoha has been established for over 60 years, and the Forest of Death has become nothing more than a name.
Before each exam, they would clear out any aggressive wild beasts to control the situation, and they would also train the Genin.
This makes the name "Forest of Death" more fitting for the wild beasts that inhabit it.
As a popular spot for Genin Konoha to take photos, the Forest of Death, after being ravaged by Konoha Ninja for so many years, is now quite safe for humans.
Wild animals do reproduce, that's true. You kill one batch, and they'll recover in a while.
Although wild animals cannot speak, they do have brains. They may not be very smart, but they are not stupid when faced with life-or-death situations.
Konoha's decades-long practice of hunting has left the Forest of Death almost devoid of life, except for a few docile herbivores.
After all, there are plenty of places around, and no wild animal would stay put forever.
The second test was a comprehensive ability test, which not only examined the team's teamwork but also their ability to survive in a relatively dangerous wilderness.
Relying solely on the so-called Forest of Death will certainly not achieve the goal.
Therefore, during the preparation phase, the Jonin of Konoha painstakingly captured many ferocious wild animals from the surrounding area and threw them into the Forest of Death.
At this moment, the proctors from Konoha were patiently explaining the background of the Forest of Death to the candidates participating in the second exam.
It certainly wouldn't be the reality; rather, it would be depicted as a place that has always been extremely dangerous for Genin).
Most of the Genin listened attentively, silently memorizing this dangerous place outside Konoha.
The Konoha Genin, who had only been to the Forest of Death with their teachers, wore puzzled expressions.
Forest of Death?
Why do I remember this being the place where our teacher took us on a picnic?
Is this the name of the place? Is it that dangerous here?
The proctors did not stop because of the Genin's doubts, and immediately explained the rules of the exam.
Two requirements, one time limit.
Requirement 1: Get to the central tower.
Requirement 2: Collect two scrolls.
Time limit: Three days.
There are no other requirements or restrictions.
The entire Chunin Ninja Exams were planned by Ren himself, but he didn't cover the exam content or methods; he only set the pass rate requirements.
As the Hokage Ren's main targets were the dignitaries from various countries who had been invited to watch the third exam, as well as the village knights and leaders.
Ren didn't care what the Chunin Ninja Exams tested or how they were conducted.
As long as the pass rate is controlled and Konoha is determined to be the ultimate winner, that's fine.
According to Ren's initial plan, the first two matches were just for show, the key was to calculate the interval between the third match and invite important figures from the Shinobi World to Konoha to watch the match as soon as possible.
Unable to resist his subordinates' enthusiasm for work, and feeling that it should be done properly, he finally devised this second assessment that would last three days.
After the invigilators finished explaining the exam rules, the next step was to draw entry points and distribute exam scrolls.
Ultimately, everyone signed a contract declaring their participation as voluntary and their lives or deaths unaccounted for.
As the examinees entered the Forest of Death, the second round of the Chunin Ninja Exams began.