Sunagakure was in a terrible position. The Third Kazekage needed this Chunin Exam to strengthen his hand.
Of course, Rasa, Karura, and Pakura were not the only Genin from Sunagakure taking part. Others had come as well.
The Third Kazekage simply had no expectations of them.
"No matter how wonderful Konoha is, it will belong to Sunagakure in the end."
A guarded glint flashed through Rasa's eyes.
"And in this exam, I'll make every last one of them my stepping stone."
The situation in Kirigakure was much the same.
The Third Mizukage, who was under someone else's control, had given no instructions about whom to send to the Chunin Exam. Even so, his subordinates had dispatched formidable Ninja to take part.
Among them were several particularly powerful "Genin."
"My blade is already thirsting for blood."
Uh, three updates again. Let me think.
Chapter 247: The Bet from Six Months Ago
Konoha, usually a peaceful place, grew livelier as Ninja arrived from far and wide.
Everyone knew Konoha was holding a joint Chunin Exam. Rumor had it that both civilians and Ninja would be allowed to watch.
That was what the Konoha High Command had announced. In reality, just as in the original story, the public would only be admitted for the final round of the Ninja Exam.
If no one saw the exam for themselves, how could it show off Konoha's strength?
With that in mind, the final round of the Chunin Exam would be open to villagers, Ninja, and even Daimyo.
The news sent a wave of excitement through Konoha.
To civilians, war felt terribly distant. What did a Ninja battle actually look like? How thrilling could it be?
Whatever the Chunin Ninja Exams would be like when they began, Sara's attention was elsewhere for now.
Before she