The second exam began.
Standing on the raised platform, Temari began announcing the rules.
"I am Temari of Sand Village, the examiner in charge of the second exam. Since too many people passed the first exam, I will be eliminating some of you now."
"The second exam is a team battle. Any team that does not have all three members present will immediately lose its qualifications."
"Furthermore, the second exam will take place in Sand Village. The gathering point is the 'Demon Desert Watchtower.'"
"Although a route between Konoha Village and Sand Village has been established, even traveling day and night, it will take ninjas three days on foot."
As Temari said this, an assistant released a messenger hawk to deliver word to Sand Village.
Temari continued, "Based on the order of arrival, the last thirty people will be disqualified on the spot. Also, just like in the first exam, private fighting is prohibited along the way. If you want to fight, the second exam will satisfy you thoroughly."
In other words, at least thirty people would be eliminated on the way to the Demon Desert Watchtower.
Once Temari finished explaining the elimination rules, the various teams began moving.
Though it was said to be a three-day journey, no one wanted to let others get ahead of them.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
One team after another left the plaza. In the end, only Kimimaro and the other two remained.
"Do you have any other questions?" Temari walked over.
These three examinees from the Heavenly Origin Sect had even drawn special attention from Konoha Village's Hokage, so Temari naturally kept a close eye on them.
"Wasn't the Chunin Ninja Exams supposed to be held in Konoha Village? Why are we going to Sand Village now?" Suigetsu Hozuki asked with some distaste.
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