The venue for the official Chunin Exam was buzzing with anticipation. In the spectator stands, the Third Hokage led the Kazekage of Sunagakure and the leaders of the other smaller ninja villages as they all stood up together to make a proclamation:
"Welcome everyone to watch the official Chunin Exam of our Konoha Village. Here, you will be able to witness the strength of our future ninjas from Konoha and other villages!"
"They are the hope of the future!"
"..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's passionate speech continued for quite some time before he finally came to a stop, announcing that the official competition was beginning, with Geppu Hayate as the examiner.
After Geppu Hayate took the stage, the board above the arena displaying the names of the competing examinees began to blink incessantly until it finally stopped: Uchiha Sasuke VS Hyuga Nikko.
