A gentle breeze blew by, stirring up a few fallen leaves from the ground.
Sasuke stood stiffly beside the sand pile, staring at the fallen Kunai at his feet.
He drew that Kunai to prove the pride of the Uchiha.
But now, it lies on the ground like a joke.
"One punch... just one punch..."
Sasuke screamed inwardly, his proud pride being trampled on like never before.
Those three Chunin were only of average strength.
But they used authentic Konoha-Style Taijutsu combined with ninja tools!
The man named Kenya didn't even use his Chakra.
With sheer physical strength alone, he unleashed a terrifying shockwave that even Ninjutsu could not match.
"This is not the power I know..."
"No wonder my brother said that my capacity for tolerance is still too small."
Sasuke gritted his teeth, a strong sense of defeat and an intense thirst for power growing wildly within him.
He didn't pick up the Kunai from the ground.
Instead, he took a deep look at the back of the figure with a pipe in his mouth, preparing to leave.
Then, without saying a word, he turned and ran towards the Uchiha compound.
Kenya noticed Sasuke's departure, but he didn't pay it any mind.
This proud Uchiha sapling needs to endure a few more physical beatings before it can grow into a useful, towering tree.
"Uncle, wait for me!"
Seeing Sasuke, Naruto hurriedly picked up the half-eaten senbei from the ground and followed Kenya's footsteps.
A few days later.
Konoha was bustling with unprecedented excitement and excitement.
The long-awaited Joint Chunin Ninja Exams have finally officially begun.
Genin from various ninja villages, including Sunagakure, Otogakure, Kusagakure, and Amegakure, gathered in Konoha.
Young ninjas dressed in different clothes and wearing different Forehead Protector can be seen everywhere on the streets and alleys.
A tense atmosphere, as if about to draw swords, filled the air.
Everyone knows this is more than just an exam.
It's also a miniature war where countries showcase their military strength!
Outside the examination building for the first written exam at the Ninja Academy.
The place was packed with examinees from various villages.
They stared at each other, their eyes filled with wariness, provocation, and murderous intent.
Gaara of Sunagakure Gaara with his arms crossed, carrying a huge gourd on his back, exuding a cold aura that kept strangers at bay.
Meanwhile, Dosu and the others from Otogakure were secretly observing the new recruits from Konoha, a cruel smirk playing on their lips.
In front of the main entrance of the examination building.
Ibiki Morino, the head of the Konoha Anbu's Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force and also the examiner for the first exam.
He was leading a group of cold-faced proctors, standing there like a group of demons.
Ibiki's scarred, unsmiling face alone exerted a heavy psychological pressure on the candidates present.
"Cough cough."
Ibiki, preparing to announce the exam rules and give these arrogant brats a taste of their own medicine.
Just then...
A piercing metallic scraping sound accompanied by loud music.
The sound came from the street outside the examination hall.
The test takers all turned to look.
There stood a very extravagantly designed open-top carriage made of Black Iron Wood.
He was being pulled by two enormous sea monsters (specially brought from the Land of Waves by Zabuza ) and was swaggering towards the examination hall gate.
On the carriage hung a huge, extremely flashy, gold-plated plaque:
[ Iron Fist Chamber of Commerce - Exclusive Super Sponsor of the Chunin Ninja Exams ]
And at the very front of the carriage.
Standing there was a man wearing an extremely eye-catching gold suit and black sunglasses.
The man had a white jade pipe dangling askew from his mouth.
He was also holding a pointer made of Black Iron Wood.
To the beat of the loud music playing in the carriage, he was swaying his body arrogantly.
"What... what is that thing?"
"Is this the Chunin Ninja Exams testing ground? Or did some circus troupe wander onto the wrong set?"
The students from each village were completely dumbfounded.
This art style is the complete opposite of the grim and tense atmosphere we just witnessed!
However.
What happened next was even more unbelievable to them.
When that flashy carriage stopped in front of the examination hall.
The examiner Ibiki Morino, was known for his coldness and ruthlessness, and was even respected by the Konoha Ninja.
He quickly stepped forward.
Under the stunned gaze of all the candidates.
Ibiki bowed deeply.
" Lord Kenya, you've arrived."
Although Ibiki's voice remained low, his tone revealed an undisguised respect.
You could even detect a hint of helpless flattery in his voice.
no way.
He who takes a bribe is bound to be obligated to serve it; he who eats another's food is obligated to pay his respects.
The man before them was not only the legendary orphan of the Senju, but also a monster capable of shattering the Hokage Rock at the slightest provocation.
Most importantly...
He's a super-rich patron who pulled out a whopping two hundred million taels of cash!
All the repairs to the venues, the replenishment of supplies, and even the overtime pay for the proctors were all taken care of Chunin Ninja Exams.
They were all supplied by the Iron Fist Chamber of Commerce!
The Third Hokage personally issued a strict order: during the Chunin Ninja Exams, whatever requests this " Iron Fist Emperor " makes, as long as they are not too unreasonable, must be met unconditionally.
"Hey, Ko-Mori, you look pretty energetic."
Kenya jumped down from the carriage and patted Ibiki on the shoulder with the pointer in his hand.
"How's the exam room setup? Is the air conditioning installed? Are the chairs comfortable? Don't treat our test-takers poorly."
Kenya's Kenya riche attitude during his inspection left Ibiki speechless.
But he had no choice but to answer, even if he felt awkward.
"Everything has been arranged as you instructed."
Kenya nodded in satisfaction.
He turned around and took off his sunglasses.
His gaze swept over the hundreds of bewildered, even indignant, candidates from various countries.
"Ahem, everyone, please be quiet."
Kenya knocked on the examination room door with his pointer and cleared his throat.
I know you're wondering who I am.
"Let me now formally introduce myself."
Kenya raised the pointer high in his hand, a smug smile spreading across his face.
"My name is Senju Kenya, the owner of the Iron Fist Chamber of Commerce, and also the sole sponsor of this exam."
"From now on."
"Besides the chief examiner, I will serve as the 'Special Invited Examination Discipline Supervisor' for this written exam!"
"Here, my words are the rules!"
Arrogant! Overbearing! Insolent!
These remarks were like a bomb exploding among the test takers.
The ninja exams have always been judged by strength and Ninjutsu.
When did it become the place for a businessman reeking of money to point fingers?!
Kankuro of Sunagakure snorted coldly and muttered under his breath, "Where did this idiotic rich kid come from? Does he really think he can do whatever he wants in Konoha just because he has money?"
The ninja from the Otogakure standing nearby also looked disdainful, secretly gripping his Kunai, preparing to teach this arrogant fool a lesson.
However.
When they saw the white jade pipe that Kenya was holding in his mouth, which shimmered with a warm luster in the sunlight.
Some sharp-eyed Jonin who were good at intelligence gathering Jonin the team.
His face turned deathly pale instantly.
"That... that's the Third Hokage's personal pipe?!"
"He... he's the Jonin monster who smashed the Konoha Gate with a single punch and crushed Kumogakure?!"
The candidates, who had initially intended to make sarcastic remarks, all fell silent after being warned in alarm by their supervising teacher.
Their gazes towards Kenya had shifted from disdain to their previous ones.
It turned into deep-seated apprehension and fear.
The examinees, looking at the man in a suit and tie with Hokage pipe dangling from his mouth, all swallowed hard, sensing that this exam was no easy feat.