Beneath Leaf Village's Hokage Rock, a brand-new building rose from the ground, standing in stark contrast to the ancient structures around it.
This was Leaf Village's newly built giant betting station, and also the liveliest place during this Chunin Ninja Exams.
The building's exterior was constructed entirely of white stone, with a golden sign reading "Official Chunin Ninja Exams Betting Station" hanging above the entrance, gleaming in the sunlight.
Two electronic screens stood on either side of the entrance, continuously displaying the odds and basic information for each competing squad, drawing the eyes of passersby.
The first-floor hall was packed with people and deafening with noise. At its center, an enormous main screen covered an entire wall.
The screen flashed with each squad's real-time points, rankings, and changing odds.
Several auxiliary screens beside it simultaneously broadcast the squads' battles in the Forest of Death—the footage transmitted by ninja birds and fixed cameras.
To ensure that visitors placing bets could fully understand each squad's capabilities, the organizers had specially assigned six professional commentators.
They took turns providing real-time analysis of every battle and every squad.
Their voices traveled through speakers hidden in the ceiling, reaching every corner of the hall.
Even nobles who knew absolutely nothing about ninjutsu could listen with great interest.
A ring of stalls of all sizes surrounded the betting station, each selling all kinds of food, drinks, entertainment, and other goods.
Smoke rose from grilled skewers, the fragrance of sweet wine drifted through the air, and there were stalls selling Leaf Village specialties, souvenirs, ninja tool models... everything one could want.
These stalls remained open from dawn until late at night, continuously supplying the guests who came to place bets.
A minor noble from the Land of Wind stood in the center of the hall, tilting his