It could only be Uchiha Itsuki—no need to even think of a second person.
Morino Ibiki felt both amused and exasperated!
Only Itsuki's Flying Thunder God technique could silently and effortlessly move a cactus over, making Naruto accidentally slap his hand onto it.
"How old are you already? What's your status?"
And you're here, bullying a kid!
As expected of the Mokage!
Morino Ibiki took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Alright, that little mishap—don't worry about it. Anyone else? Does anyone want to forfeit?"
The group exchanged puzzled glances.
Looking at the bouncing Naruto, they suddenly realized that their tension seemed to vanish.
Damn!
This blonde kid has this kind of effect?
Ibiki waved his hand powerlessly.
He had no interest in staying here any longer.
Itsuki was a bit scary!
None of them wanted to stick around with such a dangerous tyrant.
And also—
He was messing with Naruto. What if the Nine-Tails gets involved?
What is the higher-up thinking? Don't they know how dangerous it is to have Itsuki and the Nine-Tails together?
Little did he know, this was exactly what the higher-ups of Konoha planned.
"Alright, congratulations, you've passed. Get ready for the second round."
The ninjas: "..."
Sasuke and Sakura: "..."
Naruto: "..."
Hold on a second! What do you mean?
I got hit like that and now you're calling it off?
Where was this energy earlier?
Do you have something against me?
Naruto's eyes were filled with anger.
At that moment, a figure flashed by.
At the same time, a voice rang out.
"I'm the proctor for the second test—ah!!!"
Anko illness had flared up.
Just as she was trying to make an entrance, she slipped and fell... hard.
She landed right in front of the genin.
On stage, facing the genin, who were still writing their exam answers.
The air grew still.
Both sides exchanged awkward glances.
Everyone felt the embarrassment, but what expression should they show at a time like this?
No one knew!
So they just kept staring at each other.
Ibiki silently glanced at the banana peel that had mysteriously appeared on the floor and let out a long sigh.
Great!
It was definitely Itsuki's doing again.
A banana peel in an exam room!
"What are you all standing around for? Help up Proctor Anko!" Ibiki shouted at the chūnin present.
I might not be able to control him, but I sure can control you lot!
"Oh!"
The chūnin rushed forward to help Anko up.
"Ow! Ow! Ow!"
The moment they touched her, she cried out in pain, her face filled with agony.
"My back! My back!"
The chūnin looked at each other in confusion.
What should they do?
Ignore it? That's not right.
Help her? She's in pain!
If they don't help, they'll definitely get in trouble later.
Being a ninja is tough!
*Sigh!*
Itsuki sighed softly and took a few steps forward. With one motion, he lifted Anko up, saying, "When someone hurts their back, it's best to carry them completely. Got it?"
The group: "..."
Do you think we don't know that?
When lying flat, the strain on the back is the least.
But!
Who dares to carry this wild woman?
Anko was stunned and just about to explode in rage when she suddenly saw Itsuki's face. Instantly, her cheeks flushed.
"Who—who are you?"
Itsuki gave a gentle smile and said, "You can call me Isuki."
"N-uncle?"
"Yep!"
Itsuki nodded with a smile.
"..."
"Ahem!"
Seeing things about to get awkward again, Ibiki quickly said, "Call the medical ninjas right away—"
"No need!" Anko immediately interrupted. "Let Uncle Isuki take me. Don't bother the medical staff."
"..."
Worried about bothering the medical staff?
You're something else!
If everyone was like you, the medical ninjas would be out of work.
"Proctor Anko!"
Ibiki said sternly, "You're the proctor for the second round. Do you think it's appropriate for you to leave now?"
Anko, annoyed, replied, "They can wait! I'm injured and need treatment, okay?"
Jeez!
What's more important—an exam or a handsome guy?
Let those genin brats wait!
"That's not okay!"
Itsuki chuckled and said, "We can't delay the exam because of us. Here's an idea, Anko—I'll carry you while they start the exam, and then I'll take you to the hospital."
Ibiki rolled his eyes: What are you even thinking?
This is Konoha. This is the exam hall. Such absurdity—
"Wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?"
Without any hesitation, Anko agreed immediately.
"No trouble at all!"
And just like that, Itsuki carried Anko, leading a whole group of genin out of the first exam hall.
"This, this..."
Several chūnin proctors were left dumbfounded. "Ibiki-sama, is this even allowed?"
Ibiki muttered to himself, "This world... is insane!"
He felt as though he had just been interrogated.
The other genin watched in silence, all feeling like something was off.
Is this really an exam?
Why does it feel like there's a romantic atmosphere in the air?
Only Temari glared at Itsuki angrily.
She had long known of the Mokage's eccentric behavior, but still—how long has it been since you climbed off me?
Disgusting man!
Men are truly disgusting!
And to think you like this old lady acting young—ugh!
Temari stomped off in frustration, but as she passed by Itsuki, she let out an angry "hmph."
Itsuki winked at her, causing her to slightly calm her temper.
"I'm only getting close to him for a purpose. Yes, a purpose!"
Temari kept repeating this to herself.
Beside her, both Kankuro and Gaara were twitching with irritation.
What is going on with all of you?
Are you even still ninjas?
Dead weight like you, I wish I could just kill you all!
At the Forest of Death.
Anko, nestled in Itsuki's arms, casually waved her hand, sending a row of scrolls flying toward Naruto's group.
"Each team takes one scroll. Get another scroll, and you'll pass. Go on!"
"..."
Is that what you call explaining?
A nearby assistant rushed over to explain the rules to Naruto and his team.
Finally, they entered the Forest of Death.
Itsuki gently smiled at Anko and said, "Shall we head in too?"
"Head in? The Forest of Death?"
Anko was momentarily taken aback and said, "No need. If you want to pass, I can help you find two scrolls."
In reality, who becomes a chūnin and who gets eliminated is up to the examiners.
No matter how hard you try, if the big shots don't like you, you won't pass.
This world turns in the hands of a few.
"No!"
Itsuki said firmly, "I want to go. I've heard the scenery inside the Forest of Death is beautiful. Will you come in with me?"
"Of course!"
Anko gazed at Itsuki, her eyes practically turning into hearts.
The two of them walked into the forest together.
Sasuke, standing behind them, opened his mouth to speak but stopped himself.
"What should I do?"
"Follow me!"
Isuki said casually. "Remember, you have to figure out how to get the scroll and pass on your own."
"By myself?" Sasuke protested. "I don't mind getting the scroll, but will they recognize it if I pass alone?"
"They will!"
Isuki responded without hesitation. "Even if we're not by your side, as long as you get a scroll, you pass."
"But if you're not—"
"You can use Shadow Clone and Transformation Jutsu."
"...That works?"
(End of Chapter)