The Chunin examiner knew the Explosive Tag had been unusually weak. If it had been a normal one, his carelessness would have cost him his life.
He took the lesson to heart.
"Wow, Konan's amazing! No wonder she's our top student."
"Yeah, Konan's so beautiful and so strong! She even beat the examiner."
"Long live Konan! Long live Konan!"
The graduates waiting in line burst into excited chatter when they saw Konan defeat the Chunin examiner.
Konan, however, did not seem particularly pleased. She nodded and returned to her classroom.
The Ninja Academy students were not the only ones surprised by her victory. The ninja watching the crystal ball's projection were stunned too.
Her calm judgment, decisive choices, and flying jutsu left the ninja present in awe.
No wonder she was Uchiha Yin's student! She was at least as strong as a Chunin now, perhaps even a special Jonin!
What a terrifying genius.
The thought flashed through Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind.
Aside from Uchiha Yin and Kushina, who had reached Jonin level by the time they graduated from the Ninja Academy, Konan was probably third.
Hiruzen Sarutobi could not help feeling deeply impressed.
And he was not the only one who had noticed. Everyone present had seen it.
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu's expressions grew darker.
They had not expected Konan to be so strong when she had only just reached graduation age!
"Uchiha Yin, how did you teach Konan? Why would she use such a dangerous jutsu in a graduation exam?"
Mitokado Homura exchanged a glance with Utatane Koharu before speaking.
"Don't you realize that if the examiner had reacted even a little slower, he might have been blown to death?" Mitokado Homura pressed.
"A student like her is far too cold-blooded. I think she should be sent to our