If anyone was taking the chunin ninja exams most seriously right now, it had to be Sasuke.
Sasuke knew full well that, with his current strength, taking revenge on Uchiha Itachi was practically impossible.
But Shin-sensei had once promised him that, once he finished the chunin ninja exams, he would take him back to the Uchiha Clan to undergo the rigorous training unique to the clan.
He would no longer have to do low-level missions that, to him, were little more than playing house.
So, when he heard what Shin-sensei and Kakashi said, he forgot everything else and shouted out.
He also knew perfectly well that, if he wanted to take the chunin ninja exams, he needed approval from Kakashi, his teacher in name, before he could qualify.
And with Shin-sensei standing right there, Kakashi certainly would not go against his wishes.
Hearing Sasuke's words, Kakashi helplessly patted his forehead. Of course he knew how badly Sasuke wanted to take the chunin ninja exams, but this was not something he could decide entirely on his own. All he could do was say helplessly:
"Sasuke, I know you're eager.
"But Shinobi need to be able to work as a team. So, if you want to take the chunin ninja exams, every member of Team 7 has to agree to participate."
Hearing Kakashi's words, Sasuke immediately looked toward Shin Uchiha. When his teacher gave a slight nod, he promptly turned to Naruto beside him.
Naturally, Naruto had heard their conversation too. A flash of panic crossed his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.
Under Sasuke's expectant gaze, he broke into a brilliant smile, pointed his thumb at the Forehead Protector on his forehead, and said:
"No problem, Sasuke! I wanted to take the chunin ninja exams too. From what Uncle