Five days later, the second round of exams officially ended.
In a huge martial arts hall, the Third Hokage is giving a serious speech.
"Before the third exam, I will say it again. Don't take this as an ordinary exam!"
"This is a battle for the dream and the prestige of the village, and you need to risk your life!"
After Third Hokage finished speaking, the examinees began to urge to start the exam quickly, and Third Hokage just wanted to speak.
Swish!
"Hokage-sama, leave the rest to me."
"Alright." The Third Hokage nodded.
"Hello, my name is Hayate Gekkō. Before we start the third exam, we need to have a preliminaries!"
Hayate said sickly.
"Preliminaries?!"
"Why is that!?"
"What do you mean by preselection?"
"We have worked hard to pass the second round of exams, why can't we directly participate in the third round!!"
"yes!"
Candidates talked about it one after another, expressing their dissatisfaction and bewilderment.
"Because there are too many people who passed the second round, and VIPs will come to watch the third round of exams, in order to ensure that the time is not delayed, the number of people must be reduced."
"In short, those who are willing to quit, raise your hands now. By the way, this is a personal battle, and those who are willing to leave will not affect the qualifications of the other two companions."
Hayate acted like he didn't hear what they said, and continued to announce the rules.
"I quit." Kabuto stood up and raised his hand and said.
"Kabuto-senpai? Why?"
Sakura asked, puzzled.
"Ah, it's thanks to you that I was able to pass the second round this time, and I'm also scared, so I'm not fit to continue fighting."
Kabuto said seriously.
In fact, since Orochimaru stopped the plan for Sasuke, there is no need for him to stay here. With this time, it is better to be busy with more important things.
"You are Yakushi Kabuto from Konoha…you have taken… seven Chūnin exams? Yes, you can leave."
Hayate took out the list and looked at it, nodded and said, without any explanation, directly announced his disqualification for the exam.
"Then, if there are no more withdrawals, the preliminaries will begin, the first group Sasuke Uchiha vs. Yoroi Akadō."
As Hayate said, he announced the candidates for the first group of duels, and cleared the field by the way, leaving behind Sasuke and the companion who was standing next to him before.
'Orochimaru is really not here. It seems that the sharingan research is more important than exams.'
Naruto didn't perceive Orochimaru's cold Chakra, and it seems that he won't show up until the third exam, when he participates as Kazekage.
Naruto walked towards the audience stand while thinking.
"If you meet Hinata later, I hope you will keep your promise."
When Neji passed by Naruto's side, he said something coldly.
'...It's over, it seems that I forgot about this matter.'
'Isn't the match between him and Hinata the third round of exams... Tsk, I seem to have misremembered, it was me who fought him in the third match.'
Naruto scratched his head.
'It seems that I have to go to Hinata and upgrade her eyes first. Although it's okay to lose, but only by smashing Neji's sad world view can he completely accept his plan.'
Naruto suddenly left the team and walked towards where Hinata was.
"Huh? Naruto, where are you going?"
Kakashi looked at Naruto's back suspiciously, but when he saw that Naruto's direction was Kurenai's side, he suddenly smiled knowingly.
"Has Naruto grown up too?"
"Huh? Naruto? Eh, what is he doing?"
Sakura heard Kakashi's laughter and turned her head confused.
"He is finding his youth."
"You're talking nonsense again, Kakashi-sensei."
…
"Huh? Kid, what are you doing in our eighth class?"
Kurenai glanced at Hinata who was pointing fingers, and said with a smirk.
Because Kakashi always said how powerful Naruto was in front of them, and Guy always said it was a pity that he couldn't accept Naruto as his student, so Asuma and Kurenai always wanted to see his strength with their own eyes.
And this time they were able to pass the exam as the second team, so it can be seen that Kakashi did not talk big.
And she can also see that Hinata of her team looks shy every time she sees Naruto, so she knows that this little girl probably has a crush on Naruto.
"Hello, Kurenai-sensei." Naruto greeted her politely.
"Hey, Naruto, you're here to spy on us aren't you!?"
Kiba stood in front of Naruto with a vigilant face.
"I remember that when we were in school, you didn't beat me once in every actual combat class, so do I still need to spy on you? And shouldn't you be the one to be worried? lest you meet me and be eliminated miserably?"
Naruto said it as a matter of course.
"...you bastard!"
Kiba really wanted to refute, but he couldn't. This guy's physical skills are like a monster! Especially because his speed is so fast that he can only be beaten.
The most important thing is that every time he fights with Naruto, he can't smell Naruto's smell. After each battle, Naruto's smell comes back, which makes him think that there is something wrong with his nose.
"The elimination rate of Kiba if face Naruto is 100%." Shino analyzed calmly.
"Shut up, tell me, what's your business?" Kiba weakly scolded Shino, and then asked.
"Teacher Kurenai, can I borrow Hinata for a while? We'll be back soon."
"Eh!?" Hinata raised her head in surprise, why did he look for her?
"Okay, but you can't go too far, Hinata is very shy, don't bully her~"
Kurenai smiled at Naruto.
"Yes." Naruto nodded.
"Hinata, I want to talk to you about Neji, is that okay?"
"Neji big brother? Yes, yes…" Hinata nodded.
Kiba: "Hmph, so this guy is worried about the last rookie king Neji? This guy actually has people who he is afraid of."
Shino: "Without Neji's reference information, the final answer cannot be obtained."
Kiba: "Shut up, you."
On the other side, Neji, who has been paying attention to Naruto's movements, saw Naruto pulling Hinata to hide in the corner and saying something, and smiled disdainfully.
"Hmmp!"
…
"System, can you give Hinata my Jōgan?"
Naruto asked in his heart, this is his way of cheating! He couldn't believe she couldn't beat Neji even with this eye!
[Can]
"Then bring it up."
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