The exam for promotion from Genin to Chunin, also known as the Chunin Ninja Exams, was not only a measure of a ninja's strength and growth, but also an assessment of each ninja village's strength.
This was a special Chunin Ninja Exams event held once every three years, generally an important occasion for the great nations to gauge one another's national strength.
After spending quite a while working in the kitchen, Ruri came out, sat beside Momokusa Harukawa, and asked, "Harukawa, will you be graduating from the Ninja Academy next year?"
Momokusa Harukawa looked at Ruri, nodded, and said, "Yes, I'll be graduating from the Ninja Academy next year. When that happens, I'll come find you in the Anbu!"
Seeing Momokusa Harukawa's innocent smile, Ruri said, "All right, I'll be waiting for you! Uchiha Itachi should be graduating from the Ninja Academy this year. There's a very good chance he'll join the Anbu too!"
"Yes, I heard him say that. He said that after graduating early from the Ninja Academy, he'll come find you in the Anbu. He really does see you as his lifelong rival!" Momokusa Harukawa took a bite of the snack in her hand, then spoke to Ruri.
Looks like I've changed Uchiha Itachi! Ruri thought, looking up at the ceiling.
"All right, Harukawa, rest here a little longer. The food will be ready soon, and then we can eat!" Ruri stood up and spoke to Harukawa.
Momokusa Harukawa nodded and continued eating the snack in her hand. Ruri then went into the kitchen to check whether the food was ready.
About four or five minutes later, Ruri brought the food to the dining table and called Momokusa Harukawa over to eat. Hearing Ruri call her, Momokusa Harukawa immediately stood up, went into the kitchen to get