The list of sixteen opponents is clearly arranged above.
Each person can see everything at a glance.
The other four, including Qi, showed no reaction, but Kisame and Shingetsu both paused slightly when they saw their respective matchups.
Then, as if by unspoken agreement, they looked up at each other, both of them instinctively grinning, revealing sharp, shark-like teeth that went straight down, and a sharp glint could be clearly seen in their pupils.
Qing could naturally notice this, but he didn't take it to heart.
"As you all know, this Chunin Ninja Exams is the largest in its history. Not only are nobles and dignitaries from various countries participating, but also the Daimyo of the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind. It's a test open to the entire world. Regardless of victory or defeat, my requirement for you is to demonstrate the spirit of Mist Ninja, no matter who your opponent is. Understand?!"
The primary purpose of this Chunin Ninja Exams was, of course, to facilitate information exchange and probing among the various ninja villages, to see if they were truly prepared for war, and who their most crucial target was!
But on this basis, the Chunin Ninja Exams themselves are just as important as their function and significance. Whether a war will break out, and with whom, is still very likely to require some deliberation. Chunin Ninja Exams are right around the corner!
Especially in this unprecedented Chunin Ninja Exams, where all the daimyo, nobles, and political figures from various countries gathered in Konohagakure!
If their Kirigakure's Genin can take the lead, it will inevitably cause those nobles to allocate more missions to their village in the future!
As the team leader, Qing naturally valued this point highly.
Don't think this is childish; it's the truth. These nobles like to use this method, deciding which ninja village to assign a mission to based entirely on their personal likes and dislikes!
"Yes, Teacher Qing (Qing Sang)!"
From the seats on both sides, Qi and the other six replied in unison.
"Well, there's still some time before the final assessment, so you should all go and prepare yourselves!"
Ao nodded calmly, then waved his hand, signaling that the Genin, including Kai, could leave.
After seeing Ao's gesture, Mei Terumi, Kisame, and the others stood up, bowed to Ao, and left Ao's room one after another.
Qi hesitated slightly. He had originally intended to ask if Konohagakure had made any other statements or taken any other actions in the past few days, but when he met Ao's calm gaze, he immediately gave up on his idea.
'Let's focus on our own tasks first!'
Qi took a deep breath, stood up as well, bowed to Qing, and then left Qing's room with his two teammates.
They had only taken a few steps.
"Qi Jun, please wait a moment."
A slightly hoarse voice came from behind.
As I turned my head...
Hozuki Shingetsu's face came into view of Kei and the others.
"Hmm? Shingetsu Moon? Is something the matter?"
Looking at Hozuki Shingetsu, Qi asked with a hint of doubt.
As he spoke, Qi subconsciously glanced at Kisame, who was standing expressionless to his left. At first, Qi thought that the young patriarch of the Hozuki Clan had come for Kisame, but he quickly dismissed the thought.
"Yes, there are indeed some things I'd like to ask Qi Jun. Is it convenient for you, Qi Jun?"
Hozuki Shingetsu nodded and asked.
This was clearly aimed at him, and Qi frowned for a moment before slowly relaxing his brow.
"Of course, no problem. If you don't mind, please come to my room, Shingetsu -kun!"
Qi replied calmly.
He could probably guess what the young patriarch of the Hozuki Clan was up to!
"Hehe, then I'll head back first. You guys chat!"
Mei Terumi, sitting to the side, seemed to have guessed something. She gently brushed her hair aside, smiled, said goodbye, and then walked lightly back to her room.
As for Kisame, he was originally assigned to the same room as Kei.
After the three of them returned to their room and sat down...
"Judging from Qi Jun's expression, you can probably guess why I'm here, right? I won't beat around the bush. Qi Jun, can you tell me what exactly happened in the second assessment?"
Hozuki Shingetsu stared intently at Kei in front of him, and asked directly in a low voice.
The confusion that binds the depths of one's heart.
This slight inconsistency was noticeable in the second round of assessments. Over the past few days, through some clues, Hozuki Shingetsu himself had also learned some information, but this information was pitifully little and could not help him uncover the truth at all!
The only thing he was certain of was...
Something decisive must have happened during the second round of the Chunin Ninja Exams, and it's highly likely that it's related to the team that Kei and his two companions are in. The sense of danger that people from large clans typically possess makes Hozuki Shingetsu realize that there must have been some dangerous changes in this Chunin Ninja Exams!
He desperately wanted to know the truth!
Unfortunately, neither Ao nor Goro and Otokaze, the three Jonin, were willing to say anything. After eliminating these three, the only people he could seek the truth from were the three members of Team 7!
Among them, Qi, like him, comes from a prestigious ninja clan in Kirigakure. Regardless of the specific relationships between their clans, the three major ninja clans of Kirigakure are generally considered to be closely connected.
This applies to external relations, and it should also be applied internally in certain situations!
"What happened, Shingetsu Moon? I can only say that everything is normal right now!"
After pondering for a moment, Kei looked up at Hozuki Shingetsu again and replied.
What happens in the Forest of Death cannot be easily spoken of.
On that night, especially after the Third Hokage arrived, Kei, Mei Terumi, and Kisame were all given important instructions by Ao!
This is a crucial situation concerning the relationship between the two great ninja villages!
If this gets out, it will cause quite a stir throughout the entire Shinobi World!
While Konoha will undoubtedly be the primary target, Kirigakure may not fare any better!
Therefore, it's not worth mentioning that Kei and the Hozuki Shingetsu in front of him have absolutely no relationship whatsoever. Even if they did, this matter is something that cannot be spoken of!