Konoha's Konoha 12 soon assembled without incident outside the real Room 301 exam hall on the third floor.
Compared with the noise and probing downstairs by the Genjutsu disguise, the atmosphere here was much more tense.
Young ninja from the various villages gathered in small groups to talk quietly or stood alone against the walls, preparing themselves. An invisible pressure of competition hung in the air.
After arriving, Naruto immediately placed his hand on Ino's shoulder and supplied her with chakra so she could activate the Mind Transmission Technique, allowing them to communicate without exposing their conversation.
Naruto looked over their group, his gaze finally settling on the two Hyuga cousins.
Naruto asked through the mental link, Hinata, Neji, could you use your Byakugan to check inside the exam hall? Getting a look at the place beforehand will help us know what to expect.
Although his memories of his previous life had already given Naruto a clear understanding of this written exam's general contents and "unspoken rules," he needed a plausible reason to guide his companions. Simply revealing everything would clearly be inappropriate.
Having Neji and Hinata scout the room would both provide information and give him a natural opening for his analysis.
While Sensory Ninjutsu could detect chakra and signs of life, it was indeed less direct and efficient for examining the room's layout, the distribution of people, and the details of objects than a kekkei genkai like the Byakugan, with its built-in penetrating and long-range vision.
Having the two members of the Hyuga Clan handle it was undoubtedly the best choice.
Right.
Neji nodded without saying anything more.
Hinata also murmured her agreement through the mental link.
Almost simultaneously, the two called out in low voices, "Byakugan!"
In an instant, the blood vessels near their temples swelled slightly,