If he wanted to, he could award points even for a blank paper.
After all, only the names of those eliminated had been announced, not anyone's actual score.
From beginning to end, it had all been psychological pressure.
Ibiki sneered. "As ninja, you'll face far more difficulties and desperate situations than this in the future. Whether it's false information mixed into your intelligence or threats around you that clearly exceed your ability to handle, situations like these are everywhere.
"And under those circumstances, what right does any worthless fool have to stay if they act without sufficient strength, knowing full well that their recklessness will affect their teammates?"
"You need to understand that a Chunin is already someone expected to take responsibility as a squad leader and make decisions! If your judgment is wrong, it could mean a failed mission and your teammates' lives!"
"The scores never mattered in the first place?"
Having received their answer, the candidates sank into thought. Meanwhile, Naruto and the other Chunin proctors were already preparing to leave. After dismissing his Shadow Clones, however, Naruto still gave everyone a smiling wave. "Congratulations, everyone! You passed!"
But to most of the candidates, his smile still triggered something like post-traumatic stress. Even though it was no longer that strange, wicked grin, it still looked terrifying.
"Hey, Naruto! You did a pretty good job!"
Back in the Proctoring Room, Jiraiya swung a hand over and slapped Naruto on the back, laughing. "Did you see those kids' faces when you scared them? That was brilliant! Hahahaha!"
"Old man, that hurts!"
Naruto rubbed his back. "What's next? Are we going to prepare for the Second Exam?"
"Right. Mitaraishi's Second Exam is tomorrow, but the proctors need to make some preparations beforehand. Follow my instructions."
Jiraiya nodded, gave the returning Chunin