What If I Get a Perfect Score?

The five great nations of the ninja world each had different geographical locations and traditional customs, so the ninjas from every village differed greatly in everything from their accents and clothing to the very impressions they gave off.

The most obvious examples were the Sand Village trio and the three Sound ninjas.

Just then, Kabuto Yakushi stepped forward and began explaining. "They're ninjas from the Sound Village. They're very strong."

"You know them?" Naruto Uzumaki was the first to respond to Kabuto Yakushi's comment.

"To be honest, I've taken the Chunin Exams seven times. Not just them—I have information on every formidable fighter here." Kabuto Yakushi adjusted his glasses.

"Seven times?" Sakura Haruno froze for a moment after hearing that. What kind of concept was that?

"It's just an obsession." Kabuto Yakushi waved a hand and pulled out several cards. "The three Sound ninjas are from the Sound Village in the Land of Rice Fields. They are Dosu Kinuta, Zaku Abumi, and Kin Tsuchi."

"Kin Tsuchi uses senbon and bells as weapons, creating sound waves to confuse her opponents! As for Zaku Abumi, he has special devices on his arms. The tiny holes in them can release the Air-Cleaving Wave!"

Kabuto Yakushi explained every detail, even revealing each person's ninjutsu and abilities.

Just as Team 7 listened intently and Kabuto Yakushi finished talking about Zaku Abumi, a mocking voice sounded from behind them.

"What're you four-eyes muttering about?" Zaku Abumi instantly appeared behind him, then raised a leg and kicked Kabuto Yakushi flying.

Unable to dodge in time, Kabuto Yakushi slammed into the wall and vomited repeatedly.

"You bastard, why are you attacking people?" Naruto Uzumaki shouted, his sense of justice overflowing.

It had to be said, Kabuto Yakushi and the three Sound ninjas put on a truly convincing sob story! If Tianming hadn't known the plot, he would have been fooled as well.

"Naruto, don't be impulsive. We'll have plenty of time during the Chunin Exams." Tianming offered a word of advice. He did not expose them directly, because the three Sound ninjas would play a major role in the Chunin Exams!

Not only were they experience fodder, they were also a key factor in bringing the twelve rookies together.

Besides, Tianming had no intention of interfering too much with the course of events by relying on his knowledge of the future. He would only do so when it came time to prevent regrets.

"Damn it!" Naruto Uzumaki glared fiercely at the three Sound ninjas. Kabuto Yakushi's sob story had instantly taken effect—not only had it stirred up hostility between Team 7 and the Sound trio, it had also cleared some of the suspicion around himself.

"Naruto, you don't need to stand up for me!" Kabuto Yakushi said resolutely. "I'll defeat them with my own hands!"

"Hmph! Looks like we didn't beat you badly enough the last few times! Prepare yourself to die!" It was Zaku Abumi's first time getting to beat Kabuto Yakushi openly and legitimately, so he was exceptionally satisfied as he delivered his threats.

"That's enough. We'll deal with them during the Chunin Exams." Dosu Kinuta, his body wrapped in bandages, spoke coldly before leaving.

"Are you all right?" Sakura Haruno helped Kabuto Yakushi up.

"I'm fine!"

Not long after the farce ended, a group of tall, burly Konoha ninjas slowly walked in through the doorway.

The classroom's clamor vanished instantly.

Ibiki Morino stopped at the center of the podium, his gaze sweeping over the genin like lightning. An overwhelming pressure descended at once.

As the head of Konoha ANBU's interrogation department, Ibiki Morino could see through everyone's thoughts in an instant.

"I am Ibiki Morino, proctor of the first round of this Chunin Exams. This test will assess your ability to analyze and gather intelligence. Here are the rules: anyone scoring below eighty fails. Those who fail will be eliminated from the following exams on the spot and can come back next year."

"Second, cheating is forbidden! Anyone caught cheating will permanently lose their eligibility to take the Chunin Exams!"

"Third! If anyone on a team scores zero, the entire team is eliminated!"

"Now, hand out the test papers."

After Ibiki Morino finished explaining the rules, every ninja in the classroom was dumbfounded. The rules had changed again?

There had been written tests in previous Chunin Exams too, but even if someone failed the written portion, they still had a chance to become a chunin by excelling in the final two rounds! Was this year really going to be this terrifying?

"We're done for." Sakura Haruno covered her mouth to stop herself from crying out! One person scoring zero meant the entire team failed—wasn't that practically declaring Team 7 eliminated?

Sakura Haruno did not know Qingchuan Tianming's academic ability! But she knew Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha!

Those two gods would be completely lost when it came to answering questions!

"Ahhh!" Naruto Uzumaki wailed as he stared at the test paper before him! What the hell did he know about answering questions? Back when he was in school, all he did was mess around! None of this knowledge ever got into his head!

Sasuke Uchiha also frowned after receiving his test paper, involuntarily glancing at Qingchuan Tianming beside him.

At the same time, Qingchuan Tianming received his paper. With a casual glance, he roughly understood what the test covered! The questions were actually about a chronological history of major events in the ninja world, along with the humanities and customs of every nation and every kind of ninja...

No wonder everyone feared written tests! Ninja school taught chakra control and ninjutsu—who wouldn't be afraid of a heavenly tome like this?

Fortunately, Tianming was not afraid!

"Teacher, if I answer every question correctly, can everyone in our class pass?" Tianming raised his hand, his voice ringing through the classroom.