On the way to evacuate the bloody clearing and turn towards the center Tower, the atmosphere of the team seemed a bit dull.
The impact of the scene just now, as well as Naruto's decisive retreat order, left many people with questions and a hint of unwillingness.
Finally, Kiba Inuzuka, the most outspoken person, couldn't bear it anymore.
He slowed down and waited until Naruto, who was at the back of the team, came to him and asked in a low voice:
"Naruto, just now... why didn't you fight him?"
There was confusion in his voice, and a hint of regret that he couldn't "enjoy" it to the fullest.
Akamaru also made two "wuwu" sounds above his head, seeming to be confused as well.
Ya's words attracted the attention of many companions around him.
Although Shikamaru, Sasuke, Neji and others did not speak, their eyes involuntarily turned to Naruto, waiting for his explanation.
Obviously, they also have similar questions in their minds.
With the strength of twelve of them, facing the red-haired Sand Ninja and his two teammates, do they really need to retreat without a fight?
Naruto's eyes calmly swept across the deep forest road ahead.
Hearing Ya's question, he did not answer immediately, as if he was trying to organize his words.
After a while, he slowly spoke.
"You also saw that he easily killed several Sunagakure Genin just now."
Naruto said, "Although those people were indeed unprepared and were attacked in a hurry by the red-haired Sand Ninja, but..."
He paused and his tone became more serious:
"This is enough to prove that the red-haired Sand Ninja is very strong."
"I know that everyone has put in a lot of effort for this Chunin Ninja Exams and is eager to prove themselves and achieve good results.
Chunin Ninja Exams is very important, it is an important step in our Ninja career, and it is also a stage to show the strength of the younger generation of Konoha."
His tone suddenly changed and became extremely solemn:
"But compared with life, it is not important."
This statement is direct and cruel, but it is also the most realistic truth in the Ninja world.
No matter how important the task, no matter how lofty the goal, if it requires lives, especially unnecessary sacrifices, it is worth reconsidering.
"We are companions, we are friends, we are partners who will protect Konoha together in the future."
Naruto's voice was filled with undeniable firmness.
"I don't want any of you to get injured or even... die during this exam."
He looked at Ya and the others:
"A temporary concession is not cowardice, but a way to move forward more steadily.
Our goal is to pass the exam and advance to as many promotions as possible while gaining an advantage for the village.
Instead of fighting here with an obviously extremely powerful and dangerous Ninja, risking the safety of your companions."
Several people came to the tower but did not choose to enter. Instead, they set up pots to cook.
Shikamaru, Sasuke, Choji, Sakura and are responsible for the first round of alerts, and Neji, Shino, Rock Lee, Tenten and Ino are responsible for the second round of alerts.
Naruto cooks together with Hinata.
"Sasuke, do me a favor and use Great Fireball to light these woods. The freshly cut trunks are very moist."
Naruto shouted Sasuke.
"Tsk, don't you know how to Fire Release Ninjutsu?"
Sasuke, who was about to squat, stopped.
"If you want to talk about Fire Release Ninjutsu, who in the whole Shinobi World doesn't know that Fire Release Ninjutsu of the Uchiha Clan belongs to Strongest. Come on."
Naruto pointed to the freshly chopped firewood with a smile.
Sasuke's mouth corners slightly raised.
Naruto This guy is just too honest and can't tell any lies.
Mitaraishi Anko quietly came to the center Tower.
"I said you guys should have gathered Heaven and Earth Scrolls, why don't you go in?"
"We didn't get all the Heaven and Earth Scrolls, examiner."
"Didn't get it all together?"
Anko raised his eyebrows and almost laughed angrily.
She pointed at the guy in front of her who even had time to stew pork ribs, and then pointed at the closed door of Tower not far away. "You Kid are very capable of telling lies with your eyes open, aren't you?"
The exam has only been taking place for more than an hour, and you are all here cooking.
Mitaraishi Anko is not that easy to fool.
She never believed that they didn't even get Heaven and Earth Scrolls together.
She Sensing, and the people nearby brought the blond kid in front of her and the daughter of the Hyuga Clan Leader family, a total of twelve people.
And among these twelve people, there are two Hyuga, one Inuzuka Clan, and one Aburame, which can be called luxurious reconnaissance and enemy hunting capabilities. How can they not even get another Scroll, so they just wait at the door of Tower?
Even if they are divided into four teams and act alone, with the strength of these little guys, it is not difficult to obtain another copy of Scroll.
Not to mention that they are now operating as a team of twelve, and their combat power is enough to even walk sideways in Forest of Death.
Naruto didn't seem to notice Anko's doubts. He still flipped the ribs in the pot steadily with his right hand, so that each piece was evenly coated with the sauce.
At the same time, he Left Hand casually reached for the Ninja Tool Pouch behind his waist, fumbled for a while, and then took out two identical Scroll. With a "snap", he casually threw them on the simple temporary wooden dining table next to him.
On the scroll tube, the word "" is clearly printed.
"We are waiting for the other half Scroll to come to our door."
Naruto then raised his head, glanced at Anko, and raised the corner of his mouth into a smile that was not a smile.
Anko's eyes fell on the two Heaven Scroll, and then he looked at Naruto's calm expression, as if everything was under control, and he understood instantly.
So that's it.
I'm afraid they already have more than four sets of Heaven and Earth Scrolls.
These little guys are waiting near Tower, but they are actually waiting for work and waiting for the rabbit.
Waiting for those other village teams who finally gathered Scroll and rushed to Tower to take the initiative to deliver it to their door.
When guys from other villages come here, they will all take action, thus reducing the number of people entering the next exam.
What a... interesting little guy!
Anko couldn't help but secretly praise in his heart. This is not only a competition of strength, but also a contest of strategy and psychology.
'Are you planning to eliminate more people in the second exam?'
Anko understands clearly, it seems that Konoha is very ambitious this time.
The anger on her face dissipated, replaced by a look of amusement and reminder.
"Just don't go overboard."
Anko waved his hand, his tone was casual, but there was a hint of warning in his eyes.
"Although the rules allow snatching, you must also pay attention to propriety. If it causes large-scale chaos or... causes too many 'accidents', we examiners will also be in trouble."
The "accident" she refers to is, of course, uncontrollable casualties.
Although a life and death certificate has been signed, diplomatic disputes will still arise if there are too many casualties.
Naruto nodded and poured the prepared sweet and sour sauce evenly on the ribs. The rich sweet and sour aroma instantly became more attractive.
"We are measured, Examiner Anko."
He smiled.
"After all, we are just a little hungry and want to have a meal here and 'entertain' our 'friends' passing by."
"Okay, just be sensible. If something goes wrong, I'll look for your teacher Jonin, but you can't find me."
With that said, Anko grabbed two bunches of Three-Color Dango from the table.
"You Kid are quite ready. I'll take these two strings to cushion my stomach and treat you to dinner later."
After saying that, she didn't wait for Naruto to respond. She held a string of Dango in her hands, turned around, and just like when she came, she disappeared into the shadow of the surrounding trees with a few light rises and falls.