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As for saying Guy won't know this technique, isn't that a joke? Would you not pass down your techniques to your son? Impossible.
So, even though Guy is a bit peculiar, the level of respect for him from all the villagers even surpasses that of Kakashi, the young genius ninja.
As the members of the Ogami Clan recite the numbers of all the successful candidates, everyone's emotions are written on their faces.
Joy, regret, pain... Watching the crowd's expressions, the Ogami Clan members don't express any intention to console the failures.
Cutting straight to the point, a few individuals at different locations address the participants of the exam:
"The exam is over. Those who passed, please follow me into the core area of the Ogami Clan to meet the Gatekeeper and prepare for the next exam."
"The rest of you can explore the surroundings of the Ogami Clan, and feel the atmosphere."
"You can also return to the lodges and wait for the exam to end, where the Ogami Clan will escort you back to the mainland."
They didn't linger either, heading directly towards the center of the Ogami Clan island. All those who passed the exam hurriedly followed.
The remaining people looked at each other in bewilderment.
Except for a few who chose to return to the lodges, everyone else began wandering around the island's outskirts.
Although they had failed, they still wanted to see a glimpse of the Ogami Clan's interior.
Though they could only see a small part, it was worth it. However, they soon regretted their decision.
The reason being, that the outskirts of the Ogami Clan island, while devoid of any buildings, were abundant with various stone bridges and the environment was simply too beautiful.
Yes, it was almost too beautiful. Logically, seeing such beauty should have brought them joy. But the reality was quite the opposite; they felt uneasy.
Because the environment of the Ogami Clan was indeed splendid, but they had no connection to it.
They could only look, knowing they would soon leave. Under these circumstances, how could they possibly feel happy?
The sorrow of being eliminated turned into even deeper frustration. At this moment, they envied those who had passed the exam even more.
Similarly, those who had passed the first exam were also captivated by the breathtaking beauty of the Ogami Clan.
Yahiko and the other members of the Ogami Clan showed no haste in their steps.
Although the seals on everyone's bodies had been released, they only quickened their pace slightly.
Thus, the scenery along the journey to the center of the Ogami Clan island was all captured in the eyes of the 1,200 successful candidates.
The so-called picturesque landscapes of green mountains and clear waters couldn't even begin to describe the beauty of the Ogami Clan.
As a residence crafted with great effort by King Ran, the Ogami Clan island could be aptly described as a paradise on Earth.
Every kind of scenery imaginable was present along this path. Nature and culture merged perfectly here, without a hint of discord.
Living in such a utopian environment, one's lifespan would likely be extended by several years.
Even the stoic Orochimaru couldn't resist being moved by it. One can only imagine the profound impact this place had on everyone.
A single thought crossed everyone's mind: even if it meant joining the Ogami Clan, they wanted to live here.
The Ogami Clan island was vast, and it took half a day to reach the central hall area of the Ogami Clan.
However, due to being in the North Pole, the sky hadn't darkened at all. After all, six months of daylight and six months of nighttime wasn't just a saying.
Nevertheless, even if it were nighttime, it wouldn't matter because King Ran had long placed an artificial sun above the Ogami Clan island.
Using ninjutsu, Asahi made a permanent ninjutsu talisman, composed of numerous sealing runes, float in mid-air.
With the vast chakra energy stored inside, this tag resembled an immensely large incandescent lamp, emitting dazzling light continuously for a year.
Moreover, by Asahi's deliberate design, anyone could channel chakra into the tag.
Thus, the Ogami Clan could perpetually have light. However, the candidates participating in the exam were completely unaware of this.
As the group arrived at the core area of the Ogami Clan, they were awestruck by the grandeur of the clan's architecture from afar.
The vastness of the buildings alone surpassed the grand palaces of their respective nations.
But such buildings, here, stretched endlessly into the distance. Moreover, there was an even more solemn and majestic central hall.
This further astonished them. Initially, facing such a complex of buildings, everyone thought there would be a clash with the surrounding environment.
However, as they drew closer, there was not the slightest sense of conflict.
On the contrary, against the backdrop of the beautiful and tranquil surroundings, the entire complex of buildings appeared even more solemn and majestic.
Moreover, as the group approached, they could discern the details of these structures.
The exquisite patterns, the lifelike dragon-shaped pillars... each exuded grandeur and magnificence.
Yet, the footsteps of the people did not falter, and they soon arrived at the plaza in front of the central hall.
Due to the staggered arrival times caused by the exams being held separately, there was some discrepancy in when everyone arrived.
However, the difference wasn't significant. After the last hundred people led by Kurenai arrived, everyone gathered on the spacious plaza in front of the hall.
Although there were 1,200 people, the plaza remained uncluttered and didn't appear crowded in the least.
Everyone waited solemnly, not only because this was their final hurdle but also because of the imposing aura emanating from the massive stone monument in front of the hall, compelling everyone to seriousness.
With all personnel assembled, Yahiko and the others quickly approached the front of the hall.
The twelve of them respectfully bowed towards the palace and simultaneously spoke:
"Reporting to Clan Master, the 1,200 resolute individuals selected by us have all arrived."
"Please, Clan Master, initiate the final assessment."
With that said, Yahiko and the other twelve individuals, as if prearranged, stood in a neat row at the two ends of the towering steps, awaiting Asahi's appearance.
Six people on each side, precisely.
As the voices of the crowd fell silent, Asahi, who was meditating inside the hall, slowly opened his eyes.
The True Seeking Ball floating in front of him instantly merged into Asahi's body. At the same time, Asahi slowly stood up.
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