Upon hearing this answer, Zhang Yu immediately looked at Ban.
Ban really understands him.
Hashirama shook his head.
The cost of this caregiver's visit has been agreed upon.
Even if the boss doesn't come, Konoha will still have to pay 20 million taels.
"He's sitting here in person now, and it's definitely not just for the money."
Zhang Yu did not continue to participate.
Let Hashirama be moved by his own feelings.
Explaining it won't make a difference anyway.
As time went by, the seats in the examination room gradually filled up.
There were fewer footsteps in the corridor.
Ibiki led the invigilators to complete the final check.
Candidates from various villages entered the examination hall one after another.
Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke were already seated.
Zhang Yu glanced at the monitor screen a few times, then stood up from his chair.
Bai stopped what he was doing.
" Boss Zhang Yu?"
"What's wrong?"
"Staying in the proctoring room all the time is boring."
Zhang Yu stretched his shoulders.
"I'm going to the scene."
Hashirama asked, "And what about us?"
"You and Ban stay here."
Zhang Yu pointed to the monitoring screen.
"You can see it from all areas of the examination room."
"Notify me immediately if you discover anything unusual."
Ban looked at him.
Are you going to sit in the examiners' section?
"No."
Zhang Yu shook his head.
"I participated as a test taker."
Hashirama was stunned.
"The examinee?"
Bai was also somewhat surprised.
"Is Boss Zhang Yu going to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams?"
"Right."
Zhang Yu said, "Sitting in the examiners' section is too conspicuous."
Orochimaru is still hiding in the exam hall.
"If I stay with him as the person in charge, he might notice something amiss beforehand."
Orochimaru was very cautious.
If he discovers that Konoha's proctoring capabilities are inadequate, he may not proceed according to the original plan.
If this guy had escaped beforehand, many memorable scenes would have been affected.
The best way is to blend into the crowd of test takers.
Watch the entire exam up close.
This way, they can keep an eye on Orochimaru without arousing too much suspicion.
Hashirama quickly understood.
"So you were planning to investigate secretly."
"That's definitely a safer approach."
Ban asked, "Who are you planning to bring?"
"It's nothing to be with me."
The white horse arrived at Zhang Yu's side.
I will accompany you the entire time.
Madara glanced at the two of them.
" The Chunin Ninja Exams require teams of three."
There are only two of you.
"So we still need to find one."
Zhang Yu looked towards the Hokage's office building.
The Third will make arrangements.
Madara and Hashirama's identities are too special.
If the two of them appeared directly as examinees, they wouldn't be able to hide it at all.
Moreover, their aura is too strong.
Even without releasing Chakra, just sitting down in the examination room would deter other examinees from getting close.
Rather than having them follow us, it's better to keep them in the proctoring room.
From here, you can observe the entire examination room.
If anything happens, the two of them can act at any time.
"Keep a low profile."
Zhang Yu instructed, "Don't let the candidates discover their identities for now."
Hashirama nodded.
"Rest assured."
"Ban and I will stay here."
Ban did not object.
I will notify you if anything unusual happens.
After making the arrangements, Zhang Yu left the proctoring room with Bai.
Once outside the examination hall, he sensed Hiruzen Sarutobi's location.
The person is no longer here.
Clearly, after completing the handover of the overall leadership, Hiruzen Sarutobi returned to the Hokage's office building.
Time is running out.
Zhang Yu turned to look at Bai.
The exam will begin in about ten minutes.
Nodding blankly.
We need to hurry.
Zhang Yu simply reached out and picked him up.
Bai felt a lightness in her body and instinctively placed her hands on Zhang Yu's shoulders.
The next second, the two figures vanished from their spot.
Zhang Yu used the Body Flicker Technique repeatedly.
The houses on both sides of the street quickly receded.
The passing ninjas only felt a blur before their eyes.
When they turned around, Zhang Yu was already dozens of meters away.
In less than a minute, the two arrived at the Hokage's office building.
Zhang Yu had just stopped in front of the gate when Hiruzen Sarutobi walked over from the other side.
Upon seeing him, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately quickened his pace.
" Boss Zhang Yu?"
The exam is about to begin.
What are you doing here?
Zhang Yu put Bai down.
"I need you to arrange someone."
Who should be assigned?
"I intend to enter the examination room as a test taker."
Zhang Yu said, "Bai is on my team."
We are still missing one player.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was taken aback at first, but then a smile immediately appeared on his face.
Zhang Yu's willingness to personally participate in the examination process adds another layer of security to the entire exam.
Let alone assigning someone.
He would agree immediately even if it were just a small team.
"No problem!"
What type of ninja do you need?
"You don't need to be too weak."
Zhang Yu said, "As long as I can cooperate with the arrangements, that's fine."
"Good."
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't ask any further questions.
"Wait here for me for five minutes."
After saying that, he turned around and went straight into the Hokage's office building.
Bai stood beside Zhang Yu, watching the direction Hiruzen Sarutobi had left in.
" Lord Third seems quite pleased."
"Of course I'm happy."
Zhang Yu said, "No extra money is needed; it just means one more person will be watching the exam for him."
Less than five minutes later, Hiruzen Sarutobi walked out of the office building.
He was followed by an Anbu Ninja.
The other person wore a mask, had long purple hair that fell behind them, and a long sword hung at their waist.
Zhang Yu recognized her at a glance.
Uzuki Yugao.
Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived with his men.
" Boss Zhang Yu."
The person has been chosen.
"She's an elite Anbu Konoha; her strength and experience are beyond question."
The Anbu Ninja stood up straight.
Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to look at her.
"Take off the mask."
"Yes."
Uzuki Yugao raised her hand and removed the Anbu mask.
A delicate face was revealed.
Her long purple hair fell to the side, close to her face, and she exuded the composure typical of Anbu Ninja.
Hiruzen Sarutobi is officially introduced.
" The Uzuki Yugao."
" Anbu Ninja of Konoha."
"From now on, she's in your team."
"During the Chunin Ninja Exams, Yugao will be at your command throughout."
Uzuki Yugao lowered her head slightly.
" Lord Zhang Yu."
"Please give the order."
Zhang Yu nodded.
Let's go.
Hiruzen Sarutobi another instruction.
" Yugao."
" Boss Zhang Yu's orders take precedence over other arrangements."
"No matter what the situation, you must not act on your own."
Uzuki Yugao immediately agreed.
"Clear."
The three left the Hokage's office building and headed towards the examination hall.
Zhang Yu walked in the middle.
The white one is on the left.
Yugao kept a half-step distance and never spoke.
Zhang Yu turned his head and glanced at her a few times.
Anbu armor.
Arm guards.
Long sword.
The mask was still in his hand.
Wearing that outfit to the Chunin Ninja Exams, let alone concealing one's identity.
Once you step into the examination hall, everyone will know that Konoha has placed an Anbu among the examinees.
"Well."
Zhang Yu sighed casually.
Yugao's body tensed.
She immediately stopped in her tracks.
" Lord Zhang Yu."
Did I do something wrong?
Before bringing her out, Hiruzen Sarutobi gave her several instructions.
We absolutely must not offend Zhang Yu.
You cannot question orders.
You must not leave the team without permission.
Furthermore, they must not do anything that would affect the relationship between the tavern and Konoha.
The Third Hokage's attitude was too serious.
It was hard for Yugao not to be nervous.