"The Chunin Ninja Exams?!" ×2
Naruto and Karin both widened their eyes, looking at the smiling Kakashi as they cried out in surprise.
"That's right. This time, we're mainly holding the exams jointly with Sunagakure. The Kazekage will be coming too."
Kakashi continued as he handed the scroll to Naruto.
"As your instructor, I've recommended you for these Chunin Ninja Exams."
Naruto looked at the document in his hands, his eyes turning (✪ω✪) as he read their names on it.
"Kakashi-sensei, isn't it a little too early for us?"
Karin remembered that the Chunin Ninja Exams were generally comprehensive exams that students took a year after becoming Genin.
They had only graduated a month ago. Was it really a good idea to take such a difficult exam now?
Kakashi stared calmly at Karin. He said nothing, yet seemed to have said everything.
"All right, we'll definitely become Chunin!"
Naruto nodded, giving Kakashi his assurance outright.
"Yes, I believe in you."
Kakashi nodded. If they couldn't become Chunin, then Konoha's current Chunin would probably all need to be sent back for retraining.
"We won't be taking any missions for a while. Everyone, take some time to sort out where you stand and prepare for the Chunin Ninja Exams."
With that, Kakashi vanished from the spot.
Watching Kakashi leave, Naruto couldn't help tightening his grip on the scroll. These were the Chunin Ninja Exams! As long as he passed, he could become a Chunin.
Once he became a Chunin, his next step would be to become a Jonin, then go straight on to becoming Hokage.
Looking at it that way, it seemed he was already almost halfway to achieving his life's goal.
"Then let's spend this time training."
Naruto said this to the other three. Although they had trained while away, they