If you can pinpoint those motionless entities, they are basically beings possessing special Kunai.
Instantly.
Araki's figure moved, heading towards the nearest stationary aura, while Minato and Kushina quietly followed behind.
Kushina also used her sensory abilities to investigate whether there were any people around. The Chunin Ninja Exams arena wasn't very large, and she would encounter other teams every now and then, which made her quite nervous.
Minato, on the other hand, is looking for a suitable place to hide.
that's all.
In the time that follows.
Araki and his two companions, displaying strength far exceeding that of the Chunin Ninja Exams, began their hunt for special Kunai, and none of them escaped their grasp once they were discovered.
Kumogakure, Raikage's Office.
The Third Raikage sat atop a massive chair, looking down at the kneeling ninja below, his face extremely grim.
"Tell me, what's going on? Why isn't this over yet?"
The Third Raikage's voice boomed, like a resounding bell, echoing in the heads of the Kumogakure ninjas present, causing everyone's expression to turn extremely solemn.
In an instant.
No one answered.
The scene was completely silent.
" Tereyin, tell me, what happened?" The Third Raikage, seeing that no one spoke, began calling on people directly.
"Call..."
The muscular man who had been pointed at raised his head, his gaze fixed on the Third Raikage. He took an unnatural deep breath and then said in a low voice, "Ever since Nankain personally led people into the Chunin Ninja Exams arena, two more groups have followed, but no information has been transmitted out, and none of those who went in have come out. That exam venue is like a gaping abyss, filled with a mysterious sense of dread."
"Didn't you send anyone else in?" the Third Raikage asked.
"Not yet." Tereyin shook his head and explained, "We haven't figured out what's going on yet, and judging from the timing, the second round of the Chunin Ninja Exams is already nearing its end. I'm afraid sending someone in at this time would cause a lot of unnecessary trouble."
"It's because the second round of the Chunin Ninja Exams is almost over, and you still haven't done anything, that I'm asking you here. Let me count, it's been six days already. If you don't act soon, you'll have to wait until the third round!" The Third Raikage's tone was filled with strong dissatisfaction. He then added, " Tereyin, are you waiting for me to tell you what to do? Or should I personally go into the Chunin Ninja Exams arena, bring you the information, and then you can make a decision?!"
"I wouldn't dare!"
Tereyin immediately knelt even lower, his muscular body trembling. If the other ninjas of Kumogakure were to see this, they would surely find it incredibly astonishing.
After all, Tereyin was an elite Jonin who was stronger than Nankain, and he was one of the top-ranked ninjas in Kumogakure.
But what makes such a person so terrified...?
Of course, if everyone knew that the object of their fear was the Third Raikage, then it wouldn't be surprising.
" Lord Raikage, you can't appear during the Chunin Ninja Exams. There's too much trouble that could happen. There's only one day left before the second exam, and it's really too late. I've already made arrangements for the third exam. As long as they pass the second exam, they'll be caught in a trap!" Tereyin said firmly.
"What if they don't pass?" the Third Raikage asked coldly.
"That makes things even easier. We can make our move as soon as they leave Kumogakure." Tereyin said with a sinister smile, "Our arrangements for the third exam will completely attract the attention of all the forces participating in the Chunin Ninja Exams. At that point, no one will care how the losers leave."
"Hmm, not bad. It's good that you know what you're doing. This matter absolutely cannot be messed up!" After a moment's thought, the Third Raikage silently nodded, accepting this explanation.
It was early morning that day.
The exit of the second Chunin Ninja Exams arena was already crowded with people, not only ninjas from Kumogakure, but also people from other villages, as well as intelligence gatherers from various powers and countries.
Everyone is waiting for an answer.
Which teams will be able to pass the Chunin Ninja Exams?
This suspense kept them in suspense for seven days.
Jiraiya waited quietly amidst the crowd. He had great confidence in Araki Minato and Kushina, but in this atmosphere, he couldn't help but feel some worry.
Of course, it wasn't just Jiraiya; every Jonin teacher leading the team was extremely nervous. After all, they weren't even sure if their teams could clear the level, let alone come out alive.
Looking at the people waiting there, and Tereyin, who had been scolded the day before, he still had a big question mark in his mind about what exactly had happened during the Chunin Ninja Exams.
Just then...
Three figures appeared in people's sight.
As they walked out of the Chunin Ninja Exams arena, they instantly attracted the attention of almost everyone, making those outside, who were full of anticipation, both nervous and excited.
As the three figures gradually approached the exit, their forms became clearer, and the Konoha ninja qualification marks on their foreheads became visible.
These three people are ninjas from Konoha.
Araki.
Minato Namikaze.
Kushina Uzumaki.
When Jiraiya saw this scene, a smile of satisfaction and pride appeared on his face.
"I knew it, I knew it, I knew it..."
Jiraiya clenched his fists tightly, his heart filled with excitement. From the beginning, he knew that his three disciples would pass the Chunin Ninja Exams, and he had long been prepared for this. However, when he actually saw Minato and the other two walk out of the Chunin Ninja Exams arena, the excitement in his heart reached an indescribable peak.
After the others clearly saw what Araki and the other two looked like, they followed suit and turned their attention back to the exit door, since these three were not the figures they were waiting for.
But.
At that very moment.
After walking out the door Minato and the other two stood still.
"I'm sorry, but I have something I regret to tell you."
Minato surveyed his surroundings, a sharp glint in his azure eyes, his voice carrying a suppressed confidence and arrogance.
"Only our team made it out of the Chunin Ninja Exams."
That's all.
Minato was met with a barrage of puzzled stares.
He took out a uniquely shaped Kunai from his ninja tool bag; it was the token that symbolized his success in clearing the level.
"Huh, why did you bring this out?" Someone in the crowd asked in surprise, because they had already received information that if they wanted to get out of this exit, they had to give the gatekeeper a token.
However, after he spoke, people understood what was going on.
This is after obtaining two special Kunai. One of them was handed over as proof of passing the level, and the other was taken out.
This proves that there will be one less team capable of clearing the level.
A shadow fell over the hearts of those waiting at the scene, but they didn't care too much. They were just impressed by what Minato had done, which was equivalent to doubling the number of teams that had cleared the level. However, this wasn't enough to make them completely worried, because even if there were only eight teams left, they felt that their disciple still had a chance.
But...
Minato's next move shattered the last hopes of everyone present.
Minato reached into his ninja tool pouch again and pulled out an identical Kunai.
When the Kunai appeared, everyone felt a heavier weight on their hearts; they all knew that another opportunity had been lost.
But this is not the end.
Minato reached into his ninja tool bag without any hindrance and took out another Kunai.
Then, another one.
After Minato took out his ninth Kunai, the atmosphere became deathly silent and oppressive, and every gaze directed at them was filled with resentment and malice.
These Jonin instructors, representing their respective villages, all realized at that moment that their students had no chance of passing the second round of the Chunin Ninja Exams.
Of course, at that moment, they also adjusted their expectations. They were no longer just thinking about passing the level; they had begun to worry about the safety of their disciples.
On the other side, the messengers representing the daimyo of various countries who came to report were all beaming with excitement. For them, the more explosive the intelligence was, the more likely they were to have a chance to show their faces in front of the daimyo. They looked at the three Konoha Genin with increasing favor.
This is huge news!
There has never been a case before where only one ninja team passed the Chunin Ninja Exams, leaving no chance for the other contestants.
Tereyin's face was ashen, and his gaze toward Minato and the other two was incredibly fierce. This situation, which was completely unexpected, had utterly ruined his plans.
At the same time, an even bigger question mark lingered in his mind.
What exactly happened to Nankain?
He didn't dare to easily believe that Nankain would be Genin by these three Konoha in front of him, but all the signs revealed at the moment indicated that this was a reality he had to admit and accept.
But now an even more serious problem awaits him: the mission. How should he continue? The situation caused by three servants from Konoha will inevitably affect the third round of the Chunin Ninja Exams and attract the attention of the entire ninja world.
In this way...
Their next move became extremely difficult.
This situation made Tereyin feel uneasy. Just the day before, he had made a promise to the Third Raikage, but in the blink of an eye, the situation had changed.
"Damn Konoha Ninja!"
Tereyin was seething with rage. If it weren't for so many people watching, he would have rushed to Kushina's side, taken her away, and completed the mission. (Chunin Ninja Exams)
Chapter 1 Terei
Konoha: Nobody knew I could use Wood Release! Chapter 1 Terei
At this point in time, almost everyone's attention was focused on Araki and his two companions, especially Minato.
After all, the fact that Minato had just pulled out nine Kunai in a row was so shocking that their thoughts were still reeling for a long time.
Jiraiya's smile gradually froze.
He was initially filled with indescribable excitement upon seeing Minato and the other two emerge, as it signified that his disciples had successfully passed the second round of the Chunin Ninja Exams.
But...
As time went on, and after Minato pulled out so many Kunai, his expression changed.
"Those troublemakers..."
Jiraiya stared blankly at Minato. He now understood all too well what this situation meant. Simply put, Minato and his two companions had attracted everyone's attention, but at the same time, they had become the common enemy of everyone in the ninja world.