The next day, the second round of the Chunin Ninja Exams was a practical combat exercise. The forty-five participants arrived early at the edge of the Forest of Death.
This time, Ye Feng was not the last to arrive. There was no need anymore; everyone who needed punishing had been punished yesterday. In the end, Kurenai Yuhi and Inuzuka Clan Fengyu had left plenty of food for Ye Feng, deeply touching him as he sat alone.
Just then, the chief examiner for the second round walked in and spoke with a stern expression:
"Congratulations on making it to the second round. However, this round will be a true combat trial. The place before you is called the Forest of Death. It earned that name because it is teeming with snakes, insects, rats, and ants, and even quite a few large, fierce beasts. Ordinary people would find only death here, and even you may very well die in this place. This is your last chance. If you want to withdraw, there is still time!"
The chief examiner's terrifying description of the Forest of Death really did frighten quite a few people. At least almost half had begun to hesitate, but no one had asked to leave yet.
The chief examiner added more fuel to the fire. "That isn't all you'll face in this exam. All of you will become opponents, attacking one another and seizing what you need. In the end, fewer than a third of you may remain."
At those words, two people immediately asked to withdraw, and their teams left with them. After that, however, no one else asked to leave.
Six people were gone before the exam had even begun, adding an invisible psychological burden to those who remained.
The chief examiner spoke again. "Very good. Now you