"So the examiner for the third round of the Chunin Ninja Exams that day wasn't Chōza Akimichi... Now that I think about it, I'm actually a little curious who the third-round examiner was!" Ruri carefully studied the heavyset ninja before him.
I didn't expect him to come to the front lines to fight. The corners of Ruri's mouth lifted as he thought.
Just then, several more people entered the tent. You took a closer look and discovered that they were Asuma Sarutobi, Might Guy, Kurenai Yuhi, and the others.
They were all still Chunin at the time, part of the younger generation responsible for cleaning up the battlefield. Before setting out, Ruri had heard that Asuma Sarutobi had arrived at the battlefield ahead of him. He hadn't expected to run into him right here.
"Big brother!"
"Kakashi!"
Asuma Sarutobi had spotted his older brother, while Might Guy had spotted his good friend and lifelong rival, Kakashi.
Naturally, everyone exchanged a few words.
Ruri remembered very clearly that night when he had secretly watched Might Guy practice at the training ground.
That was when Ruri had realized just how hard Might Guy worked. His own efforts couldn't compare.
"He is...?" Chōza Akimichi looked around at the members of their team before his gaze settled on Ruri. After all, judging by Ruri's current appearance, he looked like nothing more than a freshly graduated Genin.
Indeed, looking at Ruri now, it was hard to believe he was at the Jonin level.
"Him? He's Ruri Hyuga of the Hyuga Clan. Don't let his age fool you. He's an incredible genius acknowledged throughout the village! And he's a Jonin now!" Shinnosuke Sarutobi stepped forward to explain to Chōza Akimichi.
"What? I've only been away from the village for the past two years, and so much