All the candidates who had passed arrived at the Arena as well.
Including Hyuga Akira's team, there were only nine teams in total, twenty-seven people. Quite a few entered the Arena carrying injuries.
"Can they still fight like that?" Nawaki couldn't help asking Jiraiya beside him.
But it was Orochimaru beside them who answered. "Under normal circumstances, the Chunin Ninja Exams would give candidates some time to recuperate. But this is wartime. Even if they're seriously injured, they still need the ability to fight back against an enemy."
This assessment primarily tested these Genin's ability to adapt, so they could better adjust to battlefield conditions.
Hyuga Akira turned to Orochimaru and Jiraiya. "Are you two in charge of this round of the Chunin Ninja Exams?"
Orochimaru had a bad feeling. He pressed his lips together and said nothing.
Jiraiya, however, said carelessly, "We are indeed. Orochimaru and I came up with these two assessments together."
Unfortunately, Tsunade had gone to the Sand Ninja front and had yet to return.
A brilliant smile appeared on Hyuga Akira's face. "This looks like a few too many people. How about we try a different assessment method, Jonin Jiraiya?"
Jiraiya suddenly sensed something wrong with the atmosphere and couldn't help asking Hyuga Akira, "What are you planning?"
Chapter 161: I, Hyuga Akira, Will Select the Chunin Candidates
"Let me see whether they're qualified to become Chunin," Hyuga Akira said, looking at the people waiting in the Arena.
Jiraiya: "???"
Weren't you a Genin too?
Orochimaru pondered for a moment before saying, "That could work."
"Huh!!? Orochimaru!" Jiraiya looked at Orochimaru, utterly bewildered. How could that possibly work?
Having a candidate assess the candidates.
What kind of tongue twister was that!!
"How do you intend to do it?" Orochimaru asked Hyuga Akira.
"I'll take on