In an instant.
Many of the ninjas present fell silent.
Each of them had their own thoughts and plans, but under these circumstances, none of them were entirely clear that participating in the Chunin Ninja Exams could actually be life-threatening. They had previously thought that Nankain was just trying to scare them.
"I'll say it again, if you want to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams, sign this form. If you don't sign, you will lose your qualification for the Chunin Ninja Exams."
Nankain didn't show much patience and had no intention of explaining anything to everyone. After saying that, he waved to his assistant and then turned and left.
After Nankain left, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief. They didn't know why, but when that person was there, they felt an intense sense of oppression, a feeling that made them feel almost suffocated.
However, this breathing space didn't give them much room to breathe. Just as things were starting to improve, they were interrupted by the words of the few Kumogakure ninjas who remained behind, who were also Nankain's assistants.
You have ten minutes to consider.
"As long as you finish writing the form and submit it to me within ten minutes, you can enter the Chunin Ninja Exams arena."
"If you don't submit your form by the time your turn is up, you will be eliminated."
The voice of this Kumogakure ninja wasn't as stern as Nankain's, but it still carried an undeniable firmness, clearly upholding the rules of the Chunin Ninja Exams that they had already established.
As this person's voice rang out, everyone present was in a state of agitation. This was still Nankain's style, not giving anyone time to think, or rather, not giving them any room to think at all, because no matter how you thought about it, there was only one option left: to sign the contract.
The ninjas of Kumogakure looked this way.
Another of Nankain's assistants clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention back. Although his words specified that they were ninjas from Kumogakure, the others also looked over curiously, wanting to know what was going on.
"The ninjas of Kumogakure only have three minutes to think."
"If you do not submit the form within three minutes, you will be automatically logged out."
"Those who have submitted their forms, please stand on my side. We will draw lots to determine who will receive the special Kunai that represents passing the level."
"Time is limited, so I hope you can cherish it and make a decision quickly."
This assistant's voice was more resolute than the previous one, and it was clear from his words that while Nankain showed almost biased favoritism towards the Kumogakure ninjas, he also had much stricter requirements for them.
It seems that even the slightest hesitation regarding matters of life and death is a disrespect for the Chunin Ninja Exams.
Based on this principle.
Everyone present clenched their fists tightly.
They had no complaints about being given ten minutes to think, because they realized that Nankain was more capable than their own people, and since the ninjas of Kumogakure also needed to sign these agreements, everyone was still on a relatively equal footing.
Have you two made up your minds?
Minato's voice slowly rose, and he glanced at Araki and Kushina out of the corner of his eye. In fact, he had already made a decision in his heart, but this was a team test, and it was not a choice he could make alone, so he had to listen to the ideas of his two companions.
"Um."
Kushina nodded immediately, then quickly wrote her name on the form.
She wasn't so confident in herself, but rather in Araki. She believed that as long as she was with Araki, her life would be absolutely safe.
Since there is no danger.
Whether or not she signs the order is completely meaningless to her.
As Kushina wrote her name on the list, Araki finished writing his name as well, and the two of them handed the list to Minato together.
"Then I'll submit it."
After taking the two forms, Minato wrote his name on his own form, now looking just like the squad leader among the three.
Of course, this wasn't something Minato did intentionally; rather, it was a small meeting he specifically held the night before their departure.
According to Jiraiya-sensei- sensei, there must be a captain among the three who can remain calm and make the right judgments in dangerous situations.
The team leader will shoulder more responsibility, but in times of crisis, the team members must unconditionally obey the team leader's orders so that the whole team can go further.
The team captain is elected by vote.
Before Minato could say anything, Araki spoke first, casting his vote for Minato Namikaze.
After Araki made his decision, Kushina immediately followed suit with her vote, and both of them chose Minato.
At this point, Minato had received two votes, and without him needing to make any further decisions, he naturally became the captain of the team.
certainly.
Minato felt it was his duty to become captain; he had always possessed excellent leadership skills and was very willing to take on such a role.
After writing his name on the list, Minato took the three lists and walked towards the ninjas from Kumogakure who were in charge of the Chunin Ninja Exams.
A few minutes ago, Minato's actions would have certainly attracted the attention of the surrounding Genin, but now everyone was focused on discussing whether to continue the Chunin Ninja Exams, leaving no time to consider anything else.
Chapter 65 This is a pre-orchestrated conspiracy!
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Ten minutes later.
Nearly 90% of the people present had already filled out their forms.
Indeed, some ninjas chose to withdraw because the situation was too dangerous.
After all, the Chunin Ninja Exams aren't just about ruins like these. They can withdraw from this Chunin Ninja Exams but still participate in the next one, and things might change then.
Even if things don't end up the same way, by then, after more time of training, their strength will have increased significantly. They will be better prepared and more confident in facing such life-or-death threats.
Based on these considerations, many people withdrew from the Chunin Ninja Exams, but even more remained, as such an opportunity was quite rare, and no one wanted to give it up so easily.
The list of Kumogakure was compiled earlier than that of other ninjas; they had already selected the team members who would use Kunai.
A very strange phenomenon occurred during the selection process.
Aside from the ninjas from Kumogakure, the ninjas from other villages weren't paying much attention to what was happening here. Instead, they were preoccupied with whether or not they had to sign their own lists. The ninjas from Kumogakure, on the other hand, were completely focused on drawing lots for the Kunai.
After Nankain announced the rules, everyone wanted to be among the first to draw Kunai, giving them a head start and allowing them to be at the forefront of the Chunin Ninja Exams, thus putting everything under their control.
But...
As Nankain had said, whoever gets the first batch of Kunai will become the target of everyone's attention, like prey in the eyes of a hunter.
After experiencing this, they all felt a strong sense of resistance. After all, they couldn't tell whether being the first to suffer was a good thing or a bad thing, or whether they could bear such an outcome. These were all things they were considering.
However, the final straw that broke their back was the contracts they had just signed.
This list immediately weighed heavily on everyone's minds, as it confirmed to them that they might die during the Chunin Ninja Exams.
If they are the first to obtain the Kunai, their chances of death will increase dramatically, and for the next seven days, they will remain the prey of everyone else.
Is this really a good thing?
None of the Kumogakure ninjas have a definite answer in their hearts right now.
Because while they were thinking, they suddenly realized that if they didn't have Kunai, they could act as hunters. After all, they had seven days and weren't in a hurry, so getting Kunai became everyone's goal, and that's the final result.
This decision made the ninjas of Kumogakure feel greatly encouraged, but in reality, they also felt immense pressure. Perhaps this is what Nankain meant when she said that it wasn't entirely favoring Kumogakure, but rather a test for the ninjas of Kumogakure.
The entire process took only ten minutes. After the other ninjas submitted their signed death waivers, everyone prepared to enter the Chunin Ninja Exams stage.
"This is now being made public."
Just when people thought the Chunin Ninja Exams were about to begin, one of the assistants pulled over the group that had already received special Kunai and made them stand in a line in front of everyone.
The faces of these Kumogakure ninjas turned extremely solemn and grim. The special sutras they had just drawn, which represented passing the Chunin Ninja Exams, were no longer a significant benefit for them; rather, they were more like a hot potato.
Having acquired such a thing, their feelings were indescribable, their emotions were extremely complex, and they had a very strong feeling that they were the prey standing there, being scrutinized by these hunters.
"Alright."
After this process lasted for about thirty seconds, Nankain's assistant called a halt to it and then nodded to the other people in charge of the Chunin Ninja Exams.
One ninja after another approached the squads.
One of the ninjas walked up to Minato Namikaze, nodded to him, and said, "Come with me."
"What's going on?" Minato asked, puzzled.
"Your entrances to the venue are all different. This is to prevent everyone from starting a fight as soon as they enter the Chunin Ninja Exams venue. We've given everyone more buffer time," the ninja explained.
"So, it seems like each of our teams needs a certain amount of fate to meet?" Minato's lips twitched slightly, feeling that this Chunin Ninja Exams had exceeded their expectations in far too many ways.
"That's exactly how it is." The ninja nodded and said, " The Chunin Ninja Exams are held in a circular area, and your teams will enter through different entrances. You'll all be positioned at the edge of the area, and then it's up to you to do whatever you want. You can even hide near the entrance. Whatever method you use, as long as you have a special skill in your hands by the end of the exams in seven days, you've passed."
"These are really simple rules." Minato gave a wry smile. He had an indescribable feeling in his heart, as if the rules of the Chunin Ninja Exams were no rules at all. Everything could be done, and the degree of freedom was extremely high, as long as the ultimate goal was achieved.
"This is Nankain's arrangement, and it's also a testament to Nankain brilliance. You'll understand in time." The ninja's face showed admiration, especially after mentioning Nankain 'Nankain name. It was clear he was a fan. He had intended to end there, but once he started talking, he couldn't stop. He added, "When you carry out missions in the future, you'll find that the missions given to you only focus on the final objective. They don't impose many constraints on the process. That's how we ninjas are; we only care about the result, not the process. As long as you complete the mission, what you experience in the end is unimportant. The Chunin Ninja Exams will also assess you in this way."
"Um."
Minato nodded silently, without saying much. He had done many missions and knew very well that this was indeed the rule. No matter which village's higher-ups looked only at the results, not at the process of carrying out the mission. From this perspective, the Chunin Ninja Exams seemed to be like everyone collectively completing a task.
The ultimate goal of the mission is to obtain the special Kunai.
The entire process can be carried out using any means necessary, simply presenting everyone in a dog-eat-dog world. This way, everyone can clearly understand these things and personally experience the cruelty of the ninja world.
To some extent, this is also a test for ninjas, or rather, it is precisely the most crucial test for ninjas.
After all, no matter how many written tests they passed or how many simulated assessments they went through, the ultimate goal was still for these ninjas to complete the mission.
As long as the final mission can be completed, the higher-ups don't care about the process; they only care about fulfilling the commission.
soon.
The ninja then led Minato and his two companions to one of the entrances.
"This is your entrance. You can go in now. After all, you don't need to compete on time. It doesn't matter if you're a little early or late. I wish you all the best."
The ninja opened the barbed wire fence at the entrance, revealing a doorway large enough for someone to walk through.
As they walked along the way, they discovered that the venue resembled the sports field where Araki had participated in the Games in his previous life. There were many entrances around the perimeter, and each entrance led to the next. The entire venue was enclosed by barbed wire.
However, the area here is much larger than the sports field. By the time they reached the entrance, they had already walked for a long time. So at this point in time, if they were to draw an entrance that is closer to the field, they might already be inside.
"Thanks."
Minato, as the squad leader, thanked the ninja and then led Araki and Kushina through the iron gate.
After they entered through the door.
Then I heard a whooshing sound behind me.
The ninja just closed the wire mesh door that had been opened.