After announcing the start of the exam, the Jonin examiner from Kirigakure paid the candidates no further attention. He turned, boarded the ship behind him, and sailed away from the island.
The ship carrying Chihane and the others followed the examiner's ship away from the island. They would spend the next week patrolling its perimeter.
They had to ensure that none of the candidates escaped the island to feast and drink outside, only to return just before the exam ended.
After all, even if the Ninja on the island were only Genin, they were still Ninja, capable of running across water.
The island could trap ordinary people, but that did not mean it could trap Ninja.
As the ships departed, the Ninja from the major villages gathered into their respective groups and dispersed in several directions.
Their top priority now was to find enough food and fresh water, and secure a water source before anyone else.
Naturally, Konoha's six Genin would not stand around here forever either.
Maruboshi Kosuke, the oldest and most experienced among them, stepped in front of Chiriku and the other four. "Don't worry, everyone. With me here, you won't have to worry about food or water for these seven days. Just work with me."
"I've spent years going on missions away from the village, so I have plenty of experience surviving on deserted islands."
"As long as you work with me, I'll make sure we find enough food and fresh water."
"But during these seven days, we must watch out for the Ninja from the other villages. Judging by their looks as they left, they all intend to kill us."
"I'm afraid they'll come after us as soon as they've found their supplies."
"For now, follow me. I'll take you somewhere suitable to set up