Chapter 457 Snake

In a spacious office of the ninja school, it was originally the place where the teachers of the school were in charge of working, but due to the joint Chunin exam, this place has been temporarily requisitioned by the examiners.

Although the first exam has ended, in order to wait for the results of the candidates, Yibixi, the chief examiner of the first exam, sat in a secluded corner of the office, reading a book, and waiting for the examiners below to finish marking the test papers.

I didn't make Yibixi wait long, and at about eleven o'clock, the grading of all candidates' test papers was completed. Summarized on a form, whether it is the team's average score or the total score, from high to low, it is clear at a glance.

"There are 11 groups in the team that got the full score of 30 points, and there are 40 candidates who got the full score, which is lower than I imagined."

Seeing the grades shown on the report card, Yibixi considered the words he used.

"No way, after all, among the candidates, there are many guys who are keen to eliminate other candidates. It is actually not easy to maintain so many groups and candidates with perfect scores."

One of the Konoha Churen who was in charge of grading the test papers said with a wry smile.

You must know that in order to take care of the students in the examination room this time, they invested in six chunin who knew the answers to the test questions at one time. According to the initial estimate, the group and candidates who got full marks could not be so low. After all, there were nearly three hundred people, and the ninja who came to take the exam were all elites selected from various villages.

But they didn't expect that candidates would be eliminated from each other. This was supposed to happen only in the second exam, but it happened in the first exam, which made Konoha, the organizer, a little unprepared.

Yibixi nodded slightly, as if he agreed with these words.

Strictly speaking, the actions of the ninja of the Oni Nation cannot be regarded as breaking the rules. Candidates are eliminated from each other, which is also a necessary item in the examination.

If it is just an interaction between candidates and examiners, it would be too boring and unfair to candidates.

Therefore, candidates fight with each other, and then select the best batch of chunin, and weed out unqualified products, which is the essence of the chunin exam.

It's just that, in the previous Chunin exams, very few people would do this in the first exam. The methods possessed by the ninjas are not only rare, but most of them are also extremely frustrating. It is easy to have accidents in the exam. It is already very good to take care of yourself. If you want to take other actions, you need to go further.

"They are all a group of very interesting little ghosts."

Ibixi sighed and said.

"Yes, the quality is indeed much higher than before."

Konoha Chunin replied.

Yibixi did not respond this time, but glanced at the report card.

"Naruto Uzumaki...I didn't expect this guy to pass the test with no papers."

Seeing a familiar name, Yibixi smiled.

Because the tenth question is a multiple-choice question, and it is not disclosed on the test paper, Naruto's test paper is very clean, only a solitary name is written on it.

"It can only be said that it is barely qualified. The average score of the candidates this time is only 0.4 points, which is rounded up to 0 points. All candidates with less than 0 points or 0 points are unqualified."

Chunin said helplessly.

"The average score is not a negative score, which is somewhat unexpected. The ninja of the kingdom of ghosts is very good, but the rest of the candidates don't seem to be bad. It looks like there will be a battle between dragons and tigers."

Yibixi said happily.

Originally, he thought that if the ninja from the kingdom of ghosts interfered, the candidates' scores would directly fall into a state of negative marks. Unexpectedly, in such a bad situation, the candidates can still maintain an average score of 0.4, which makes Yibixi feel relieved.

Fortunately, it is not 0.5 points, otherwise the average score will be 1 point if rounded up.

Naruto, who only answered the tenth question correctly and left the other nine blank, almost failed.

"Yeah, this kid is really interesting."

Chunin's eyes revealed complex expressions. To be honest, he didn't like Naruto very much, and hoped that Naruto would be eliminated from the first test.

Unfortunately, things backfired, and the other party was lucky to pass the first exam.

"However, in the second and third exams, you have to rely on your true ability. Just relying on temporary luck is useless."

This Konoha Churen said with an attitude of not being optimistic about Naruto.

"Lucky?" Yibixi chewed on these words, and said meaningfully: "Maybe he is a guy who is better at practical actions than brains."

"What?"

"No, it's nothing. Now that the report card has come out, I will report this matter to Hokage-sama now. By the way, I will hand over the work of arranging candidates to go to the Land of Wind in the afternoon. I will ask you to deal with the follow-up situation here."

Ibixi put away the report card, stood up from his seat, and set off for the Hokage Building.

Two o'clock in the afternoon.

At the ninja school bulletin board, there is a list of qualified teams posted on it.

The group that won the ranking was naturally happy, while the group that failed the ranking was naturally dejected and left in sadness.

Looking at the bulletin board, the five groups of Oni no Kuni ninja teams were all promoted with full marks, and Asuka also showed a satisfied smile on his face.

"A total of 46 groups of ninjas have passed, this number is a bit too much."

Xiang Rin was surprised to see that there were 46 qualified groups, that is, 138 ninjas.

"Compared to the 99 groups at the beginning, it is not bad. After all, more than half of the candidates have been reduced."

Asuka was not surprised, and the result was similar to what he expected.

Although he did not achieve his expected goal of reducing the number of staff by two-thirds, under the interference of some candidates, he was able to eliminate more than 150 candidates, and Asuka was not too disappointed with this result.

Anyway, in the second exam that will be held in the Kingdom of the Wind, there is still one round of elimination, so there is no need to act too hastily at this time.

"However, Konoha had sixteen groups of candidates who passed the first exam. Isn't this number too much?"

Cai looked at the group that passed the first round of exams, Konoha alone accounted for one-third of the total, and frowned slightly.

"That's because they have a lot of candidates for the Chunin Exam. After all, there are more than 80 people, accounting for between one-third and one-fourth of the total number. With this number of passers, it can only be said that they barely reach the passing line."

Asuka pondered for a moment, then spoke.

In terms of probability, the pass rate of Konoha candidates is only about 60%, which can be said to be a very miserable result. Needless to say, the Xiaoguo Ninja Village has the lowest passing rate in the Daguo Ninja Village.

Villages like Yanyin and Yunyin have a pass rate of over 70%, far ahead of Konoha.

Ghost Country is one of the few countries that advanced to the second exam with a 100% pass rate in the first exam.

In addition, there is also a three-person team from Wuyin Village, who also advanced with a 100% pass rate. Although Kirigakure Village only sent three Kirigakures this time, it also proves that the strength of these three Kirigakures is probably quite extraordinary.

At this moment, a clear coughing sound entered everyone's ears.

The remaining candidates were all genin who passed the first exam. There were a total of 138 genin. They all turned around and looked in one direction.

I saw only a group of jounin from the six major countries coming over, a total of 16 people, including the jonin Uchiha Yan, the leader of the Asuka team. However, the leader is a ninja from Sand HiddenMaki.

The other party is the confidant of the Fourth Kazekage, and also the Gaara team's guide, Jonin. He took the lead to walk at the forefront of the team. When the examinees turned their eyes, he stood still and said with a very serious expression:

"First of all, congratulations on successfully passing the first test of the Joint Chunin Exam. I am Jonin Maki from Sand Hidden, and I am the chief examiner of the second test. The location of the next second test, as you think, is located in an area in the hinterland of the Kingdom of Wind."

"In other words, we are going to the Kingdom of Wind immediately, right?"

A candidate from Konoha asked.

"Yes. If you are still not ready, I can give you an hour to prepare. One hour later, that is, three o'clock, gather on time and go to the Kingdom of Wind. If there is nothing to prepare, you can start now."

Mackey spoke in a very humane manner.

Different from the first exam, the second exam is accompanied by extremely high risks. Many candidates who participated in the second exam of the Chunin Exam have all failed here.

According to his prediction, it is estimated that less than a quarter of the forty-six ninja groups will pass in the end. Leaving twenty or thirty candidates is the limit.

So, if you can make more preparations, you can increase your chances of winning somewhat.

The examinees looked at each other, but in the end no one spoke, but looked at Ma Qi firmly, the meaning in the eyes was self-evident.

As if feeling the will of the candidates, Markey nodded slightly. Satisfied with the ability of the candidates to plan ahead, he said, "It seems that you have nothing to prepare. Then, let's go to the Land of Winds now. You will be greeted with an extremely cruel trial. Please be mentally aware."

"yes."

The candidates who passed the baptism of the first exam did not have a trace of timidity or fear in their eyes. They were all full of confidence in the next second exam and firmly believed that they would be able to pass.

Two days later.

The hinterland of the Kingdom of the Wind is a barren desert with almost no vegetation. The weather in summer is very hot, but when it comes to the desert, the air becomes even more scorching. Under the strong sunlight, the entire desert is like a huge barbecue plate, and the candidates who come here are like the meat on the barbecue plate, and their bodies feel like they are burning fiercely.

The accompanying jonin, ignoring the harshness, heat and desolation, they have long been accustomed to such scenes after many battles.

Compared to a real life-and-death battle, this level is nothing at all.

But the inexperienced ninjas, after coming here, most of them are already sweating profusely. Even the sand genotypes who live in the desert all the year round can't help but complain about the vicious weather and don't want to go out.

But unfortunately, this year's Chunin exam time is in the hottest month of the year.

The sun baked the earth, and the air also showed signs of distortion and deformation under the scorching light.

"It's really a harsh environment. Shouldn't we take the exam in this kind of place next?"

Xiang Rin wiped the sweat off her face with her sleeve, and glanced disgustedly at the sun that was emitting intense heat and light from the sky.

"I don't rule out this possibility. After all, this harsh and extreme environment is the best way to exercise a ninja's ability. If I were the chief examiner, I would also choose to do this."

To test the viability of the ninjas, there is no more suitable test room for the second test than this extreme desert environment in the Land of Winds. Asuka thought so in his heart.

The exam room for the second exam is likely to be a "survival" battle in the desert.

"If this is the case, then it is time to reserve more drinking water sources."

Xiang Rin muttered.

"That's right. If you really take the exam in such a harsh exam, you must have enough water to ensure your basic living space. Many guys in the crowd have already begun to dehydrate. And the temperature here is estimated to have exceeded 50 degrees. As for the surface temperature, it may be close to 70 degrees. The demand for water sources will become very important by then."

Cai squatted down, inserted her fingers into the sand layer, felt the scorching heat from the sand to her fingers, and frowned slightly.

On his face, there was also a little hot sweat. Even if you save your energy, you will still feel extremely hungry and thirsty in such an extremely hot environment, and dehydration will be the first problem that candidates need to solve.

This extremely hot desert environment made Cai, who had never been in contact with such a place, feel very uncomfortable.

Although there are many harsh environments in the land of ghosts that provide places for ninjas to practice, it is the first time he has experienced such an extremely harsh desert environment.

Next, none of the group spoke, because the sun above their heads was constantly absorbing the moisture in their bodies and draining their physical strength. In order to save the necessary physical strength, everyone consciously shut up and reduced the outflow of physical strength.

Led by the Junin, after about ten minutes, we finally arrived at the destination.

It was a huge fortress located in the violent wind and sand.

You can see the huge towering buildings in the fortress, and the huge black iron gates block the entrance and exit of the fortress, but on the walls of the fortress, you can see many figures standing there, performing the duties of stationing the fortress.

That is a group of sand ninjas. Roughly, there are at least a hundred sand ninjas standing on the high wall of the fortress.

If you count the undiscovered sand ninjas in the fortress, the number may be even more.

Not only that, the city wall of the fortress extends to a very far position, but it does not extend in a straight line, but extends out with the trace of a crescent moon, enclosing a huge circle in the desert.

This fortress is likely to be the entrance to the 'Round Desert'.

"What a big building!"

From a distance, this fortress is already very huge, but when you look closely, you find that the fortress is larger than expected.

Naruto raised his neck, the huge iron-gray high wall blocked the view, making it impossible to see what was inside.

"It is not easy to build a building of this scale in the desert."

Sasuke looked at the fortress with a rather surprised expression.

The buildings he saw in Konoha were mostly stone and wood buildings, or pure wood buildings, but the buildings in the Land of Wind are obviously very different from the buildings in the Land of Fire, bringing a different new experience to candidates from foreign countries.

The iron-gray city wall has experienced long-term weathering, and the wear and tear has been very serious. There are a lot of potholes on it, representing its vicissitudes of history, and it is obviously extremely thick and solemn.

Maki walked at the forefront of the team, and delivered a document through the small opening of the black iron door. Not long after, the dark iron door opened from the inside. It was the Shinobi Shinobi who was in charge of the inspection.

After opening the iron gate, the Shayin Churen bent down and respectfully said to Maji: "It's been a hard journey, Maji Shangren."

Maki nodded, and asked the Sha Yin Chunin:

"Are you ready for board and lodging?"

"Yes, the board and lodging work has been prepared according to your instructions. There is no problem with the examination venue, and it can be used normally tomorrow."

Sand Yin Chunin replied.

"That's good, I'll take them in first."

After Maji finished speaking, he turned around and waved to the team behind. The Jnin and candidates from various countries in the rear followed Maji's footsteps and marched towards the inside of the fortress.

Arriving in the corridor of the fortress, the cool wind blows from the sides and the top of the head. The candidates with dry tongues immediately exhaled comfortably, feeling reborn.

Different from the hot air outside, the air inside the fortress is very refreshing. Being here will make people subconsciously ignore that this is a barren desert.

Leading the team forward along the long and wide corridor, when they were about to reach the end, when they reached the corner, several figures suddenly appeared at the intersection, blocking everyone's way.

"Ms. Kakashi!?"

Among the several figures that suddenly appeared, Kakashi was among them, and Naruto immediately showed a surprised expression on his face, as if he wanted to go up and say hello to Kakashi.

Kakashi gestured for Naruto to be quiet.

"I've worked hard all the way, so I won't say anything extra. I think you, as candidates, are already very tired. Next, we will arrange your dormitory here tonight. Come along now."

The jnin headed by Kakashi came from different countries and ninja villages. They came to the Land of the Wind one step earlier than the jnin who led the candidates and were responsible for the handover of work.

"These candidates will trouble you, Mr. Kakashi."

Maki nodded, respecting Kakashi very much, and then walked towards the left side of the intersection with Jonin who followed, where the conference room is located.

Tomorrow is the day when the second exam officially starts. As one of the chief examiners, Markey doesn't have much time to waste on chores.

Kakashi and the other Jonin who didn't have many positions on them led a hundred and thirty-eight examinees to the living area on the right side of the intersection.

Due to the large number of people, we adopted the method of configuring a room in a group to clean up the dust for the candidates who came from afar.

Arranged one hundred and thirty-eight candidates, a total of forty-six groups of ninja, and it didn't take long. The job was done in about ten minutes.

After that, Kakashi came to the room where Sasuke, Naruto and Sakura were.

"Mr. Kakashi."

Seeing Kakashi coming, Naruto and Sakura surrounded him and greeted Kakashi enthusiastically.

Kakashi stroked the hair of the two of them, glanced at Sasuke who was sitting by the window of the room with an indifferent face, squinted his eyes and smiled and said: "First of all, I would like to congratulate you on passing the first exam. I originally planned to congratulate you immediately after you finished the first exam, but because things here can't go away, I apologize here. In fact, during your exam, some jounin, including me, came to the land of the wind in advance to conduct a field survey of the second exam site. "

"So that's how it is. No wonder I didn't see you, teacher, in the village after the exam that day."

Naruto understood.

"I won't ask about the specific situation for the time being. Next, you should have a good rest. The second exam will start tomorrow morning. It is different from the first exam. You must be careful about the second exam. If you have anything to say, tell me after the second exam is over."

Kakashi releases Naruto and Sakura.

Sasuke snorted softly. He originally wanted to ask something, but he had no choice but to shut up at this moment. When the second exam was over, he had plenty of time to listen to Kakashi's nagging.

The Uchiha clan in another country, he urgently needs to know.

"That is to say, do we only have afternoon and evening preparation time?"

Sakura asked.

"That's right. I can't disclose the specific rules of the second exam. I can only say that you need to be careful."

Kakashi stroked his chin, and spoke words of advice to the three Narutos.

Compared to the first written test, the second test is a real battle for candidates. Candidates who are lucky may be brutally deprived of their lives during the test.

"It's alright, it doesn't matter if we don't know, we'll clear the level anyway. Right, Sakura?"

Naruto put his hands behind his head, with an indifferent attitude.

"Then look forward to your performance when you arrive, Naruto. By the way, remember to eat at the restaurant at seven o'clock in the evening. Don't forget this. Otherwise, you will be hungry at night, don't blame me for not reminding you in advance."

Seeing Naruto with an optimistic attitude, Kakashi also knew that it would be useless to say more.

Specific things can only be realized after personal experience.

He was looking forward to the performance of the Naruto trio in the second test.

"Then, I will take my leave first."

After finishing speaking, Kakashi withdrew from the room, giving space to the three of them.

Kakashi will not interfere whether it is resting or discussing the combat meeting during tomorrow's exam.

What to do, he has already reminded before the Chunin exam. And he believed that with the abilities of Naruto and the three of them, he would not let himself down.

"In this way, the day of my 'revenge' will come soon."

Kakashi's eyes were full of deep colors, and the soft lines on his face disappeared, turning into an extremely strange and indifferent face.

"Is that right, Oshemaru-sama?"

As soon as Kakashi finished speaking, the chandelier in the corridor suddenly flickered, flickering, making the atmosphere here very strange.

It was a slender and tall figure, with skin as transparent and pale as a candle, with snake-like vertical pupils, he stretched out his long tongue and licked his lips, and quietly walked out of the shadowy corner slowly.

-Orochimaru.

(end of this chapter)