Chunin Ninja Exams, Begin!

The day of the Chunin Ninja Exams.

Training Ground Three.

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura had arrived early.

After a month of training, all three of them had undergone noticeable changes.

Although Naruto still looked as carefree as ever, his steps were far steadier than before.

Sasuke stood beneath a tree with a calm expression, able to activate his One-Tomoe Sharingan freely.

Sakura wore gloves, and there was not a single wound on her fists.

But both Naruto and Sasuke knew that the attack Team 7 could least afford to take head-on now was Sakura's fist.

In just one month.

She had already gained an initial grasp of the Chakra-Enhanced Strength Fist and Painful Sky Leg, while her Medical Ninjutsu had improved considerably as well.

Anyone who still treated her as an ordinary Genin would definitely pay a heavy price.

"You're here early."

Uchiha You's voice came from behind them.

The three turned around at the same time.

"Teacher You!"

Naruto was the first to hurry over.

"Today's the Chunin Ninja Exams, right?"

"That's right."

Uchiha You took out three application forms and handed one to each of them.

"These are your exam passes."

"The first exam will be held in Room 301 on the third floor of the Ninja Academy."

Naruto took his pass, his face full of excitement.

"As long as I pass the first two exams, you'll teach me the Rasengan, right?"

"That depends on whether you can pass."

"Of course I can!"

Naruto patted his chest.

"This past month, I've completely mastered Cloud-Piercing Wings!"

Sasuke gave him a faint glance.

"Who was it that crashed into and broke a training ground post yesterday?"

Naruto's expression froze.

"That post was blocking my flight path."

"The training ground is that big, and you had to hit the only post