Yugao stared at the blank test paper in front of Zhang Yu, unable to feel at ease.
"Can you pass even if you submit a completely blank paper?"
"Right."
"The rules for Ibiki are very clear."
Yugao lowered her voice.
"A wrong answer results in a point deduction; a score of zero means the entire team is eliminated."
"That's why I won't answer any of them."
Zhang Yu lay sprawled on the table, too lazy even to pick up a pen.
"Leaving it blank is better than answering it wrong."
Yugao was speechless for a moment.
That's not the problem.
Even if the first nine questions are left unanswered, the tenth question will determine whether the entire team can stay.
She could tell that the exam was testing intelligence gathering skills, but she couldn't guess what the last question would be.
Zhang Yu, on the other hand, is quite something.
He didn't answer the questions, didn't cheat, and even ruined other people's cheating methods.
Now she's asleep again.
Yugao looked at Bai.
Bai had only written a few questions on his test paper, and now he put down his pen.
Bai, aren't you worried?
Bai gently shook her head.
" Boss Zhang Yu says it can pass, then it definitely can."
Yugao was even more helpless.
One who dares to speak out.
A true belief.
She looked at Zhang Yu again.
" Lord Zhang Yu, unless you, as the person in charge, persuade Ibiki to let us pass, we cannot get through with three blank papers."
Zhang Yu opened his eyes.
You don't believe me?
"I don't believe it."
Yugao answered very decisively.
"Exams have their own rules."
Even if you are the person in charge, it's inappropriate to directly interfere with the outcome.
I will not interfere.
Zhang Yu sat up straight.
We only pass the exam according to the rules.
Yugao glanced at his blank exam paper.
"How can you pass the level if you don't write anything?"
How about we make a bet?
What are we betting on?
"I won't rely on my position as the overall person in charge, nor will I ask Ibiki to give us special treatment."
Zhang Yu pointed to the three exam papers.
"With your current form, you'll pass the first exam."
Yugao still didn't believe it.
What if you lose?
Zhang Yu thought about it.
Here's a free one-month pass to the Undead Tavern.
Yugao's gaze shifted slightly.
The snacks, drinks, and alcohol at the pub are not cheap.
A free monthly pass isn't something you can get anytime.
She had seen Kurenai Yuhi use it before.
With a monthly pass, you don't have to pay for food and drinks at the tavern for a whole month.
This bet is indeed attractive.
What if I lose?
This is exactly what Zhang Yu was waiting for.
"To shoot a promotional brochure for the bar."
Yugao paused for a moment.
She thought of the purple cheongsam she was wearing, and her cheeks began to flush.
This outfit was prepared for her by Zhang Yu.
Changing clothes was already enough to make her uncomfortable.
If we were to make a photo album, wouldn't everyone in the pub see it?
"Is it necessary to film it?"
"Of course the bet must be honored."
Zhang Yu looked at her.
"If you're not brave enough, you don't have to gamble."
Upon hearing these words, Yugao became even more determined.
Almost all three exam papers were left blank.
Zhang Yu also explicitly stated that he would not use his identity to exert pressure.
In this situation, there is absolutely no possibility of it passing.
A free monthly pass is practically free.
"Good."
Yugao nodded.
I'll bet you.
"You can't take it back once you've lost."
"I will never go back on my word."
Zhang Yu smiled.
"Let me think about what to film first."
Yugao Yan suddenly had a bad feeling.
"Isn't it only one set to be filmed?"
"Promotional brochures certainly need to have various designs."
Zhang Yu stretched out his fingers and started counting them one by one.
Sailor uniforms, maid outfits, cheongsams, dresses.
"There are also short skirts, formal dresses, aprons, shrine maiden outfits, and ninja costumes."
"Oh, and swimsuits can be prepared too."
Yugao's face grew increasingly red.
Zhang Yu hasn't stopped yet.
"Plus cat ears, fox ears, and rabbit ears accessories."
"Take one set of photos for each outfit."
"Front, side, and back views are all essential."
Yugao finally couldn't hold back any longer.
" Lord Zhang Yu!"
She couldn't completely suppress her shout.
Several nearby test takers turned to look.
The invigilators also cast their gazes toward the last row.
Yugao quickly lowered her head.
She spent most of her time in the Anbu and carried out many dangerous missions.
Even when surrounded by enemies, they can remain calm.
But just thinking about the clothes Zhang Yu had mentioned made her feel embarrassed.
Didn't you say you were going to shoot a promotional brochure?
"Yes."
Zhang Yu nodded.
"More than a dozen outfits were eventually bound into a picture album."
What's the problem?
"Isn't a dozen sets too many?"
"Not much."
"The tavern offers other options as well."
Zhang Yu thought about it carefully.
"I'll choose again after the bet is over."
Yugao's ears turned red.
She finally understood why Zhang Yu was so confident.
From proposing the bet to arranging the outfits, he didn't hesitate for a moment.
It was as if the outcome of this exam was already predetermined.
But Yugao still couldn't understand.
Three blank exam papers are laid out here.
How exactly do I get through?
Just then, Ibiki glanced at the time.
"Stop writing."
The noise in the examination room quickly subsided.
Many test takers held their pens, their foreheads covered in sweat.
Naruto's test paper was still completely blank.
He went from the first question to the ninth, but couldn't solve a single one.
Even though many people in the exam room used cheating methods, he was still unable to copy the answers.
What's more troublesome is that Zhang Yu has ruined most of everyone's cheating methods.
Now, it's not just Naruto's failing.
Many test takers didn't answer many questions on their exam papers.
Ibiki walked to the center of the podium.
"Next, we will announce the rules for question ten."
Everyone looked up.
The air in the examination room seemed to freeze for a moment.
Ibiki supported himself on the podium with both hands.
"You may choose whether or not to answer question 10."
Those who choose not to answer will be deemed to have failed the exam.
The expressions on the faces of the candidates immediately changed.
Ibiki continued, "Choose an answer; if you answer incorrectly, not only will you be eliminated."
"Your team was also eliminated."
"Furthermore, those who fail to answer the questions will be permanently disqualified from participating in the Chunin Ninja Exams."
The classroom erupted in chaos the moment those words were spoken.
"Permanent disqualification?"
How could such a rule exist?
"If you answer incorrectly once, you can't participate again?"
Many test takers began to whisper among themselves.
If you can't answer the first nine questions, at worst you'll just be eliminated this time.
If you answer the tenth question incorrectly, you will lose all your future opportunities.
This is no longer about the gains or losses of a single exam.
Rather, it refers to one's entire ninja career.
Ibiki did not stop the discussion.
Choosing to give up will only result in losing your eligibility for this exam.
You can participate again in the future.
You have fifteen minutes to consider.
"Those who want to give up, raise your hand, state your number, and then leave the examination room."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's expression changed.
Several candidates looked down at their exam papers.
Some people clenched their fists.
Someone turned to look for their teammates.
Some people have already started assessing the risks.
Yugao hadn't expected the rules for the tenth question to be so strict.
She immediately looked at Zhang Yu.
" Lord Zhang Yu."
What do we do?
"Go back to sleep."
Zhang Yu lay down again.
Yugao almost thought she had misheard.
Now is not the time to rest.
"If you answer question 10 incorrectly, you will be ineligible to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams in the future."
"You were originally from the Anbu."