"Before starting the third exam, I have something to explain." Sarutobi Hiruzen was not polite, he blew out a burst of smoke and said to the many candidates in front of him: "That is, about the real purpose of this exam.
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"The real purpose!?" The words of the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen made many candidates frown and look at each other with some confusion.
"You must have heard that the purpose of this exam is to 'enhance friendship between countries and improve the overall quality of ninjas'," Sarutobi Hiruzen calmly glanced at the expressions of many candidates and continued: "But I
I don’t want you to misinterpret the true meaning of this.”
"This exam is actually the epitome of the war between the Allies!" Hiruzen Sarutobi's words caused a slight stir among the candidates. Seeing this, he continued: "You only need to look at history to know that today's
In the past, the Allied Powers were neighbors and enemies who competed with each other in terms of strength. The existence of the Chunin Exams is to prevent all countries from wasting manpower and material resources and avoid losing both sides."
Naruto was dumbfounded after hearing what Sarutobi Hiruzen said, and quickly asked loudly: "Why are we doing this? Isn't this an exam held to select Chunin!?"
"Indeed, this exam is held to select outstanding genin who are good enough to serve as chuunin, but on the other hand...," Sarutobi Hiruzen said, picked up his pipe, and nodded the many candidates in front of him with the end.
, said: "This is also the occasion for you ninjas to bear the prestige of the country and the ninja village and fight with all your strength!"
"The country, the country and the Ninja Village are in danger?" Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly placed a heavy burden on the bodies of many candidates, which made Ino hesitate to ask slightly uneasily.
"The candidates who will take part in the third exam next are the best ones eliminated among the many genin elites. We will invite many famous figures who are the mission clients, and even the lords of various countries to visit your competition!" Sarutobi Hiruzen
He said in a deep voice: "The lords of various countries who own Ninja Villages, as well as the leaders of each Ninja Village will also be present."
"The employer who entrusted the mission chooses the Ninja Village because he gives priority to the quality of the ninja and the strength of the Ninja Village." Sarutobi Hiruzen said seriously: "The quality of the ninja displayed in this exam will be used as a reference for the audience.
, Strong Ninja Villages will be entrusted with more tasks, while weak Ninja Villages will be entrusted with fewer tasks."
The third generation or the domestic Sarutobi Hiruzen paused for a moment to let the many candidates digest what he said before, and then continued: "And the results of the examination can also let the leaders of the countries and ninja village leaders who sent the candidates to participate in this examination,
Know your own strength and will not make any rash provocations - this is the dual pressure of diplomacy and politics!"
"Then when we take the exam, why must we fight to the death!?" After Inuzuka Kiba understood Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, he shouted and asked unwillingly, not many people would like to wander in life and death and dangerous environment, life is only
Once, for everyone, is an extremely precious existence.
"The strength of the country is equal to the strength of the ninja village, and the strength of the ninja village is equal to the strength of the ninja..." After hearing Inuzuka Kiba's question, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at him expressionlessly, his tone was calm and cold: "
The true strength of a ninja can only be fully demonstrated in a desperate situation!"
"The purpose of this exam is to demonstrate the strength of the ninja village and the country through the performance of the genin of each ninja village," Sarutobi Hiruzen said as he focused his attention on the many candidates again, especially the Konoha candidates.
: "In other words, this is not an ordinary exam, but a battlefield where you, as ninjas, risk your lives, the ninja village, and the country's prestige to fight to the death!"
"So, before the third exam begins, I have one last question to ask you." Sarutobi Hiruzen said slowly: "Are you ready?"
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Because the purpose of the third exam is for the audience, which is mainly composed of daimyo and celebrities, to obtain information about the strength of the Ninja Village from many Genin elites, so that the Ninja Village can increase task delegations in the future.
quantity.
Therefore, from the perspective of these characters, the competition cannot be held for a long time. It is short, but exciting and intense. This is the purpose of holding the third test. Therefore, the competition method is chosen to be a head-on showdown between ninjas. There is nothing
It can arouse people's interest more than face-to-face fighting, and compared with ordinary people, because it is difficult to understand the many tactical actions of ninjas, a simple and direct head-on confrontation can also allow them to intuitively understand the strength of the candidates.
That is to say, just like the original work, the remaining genin elites at this time have to go through a preliminary round with a very high elimination rate, leaving the best batch of candidates, in order to win the titles of many celebrities and daimyo in various countries.
, the opportunity to compete on stage in front of the ninja boss.
"So..., if you feel a little uncomfortable, or if you don't want to continue taking the exam after listening to the rules explained by Hokage before, please report it immediately." Moonlight Hayate cleared his throat and told the candidates in a hoarse voice.
He said that what he meant by feeling unwell was basically the candidates who had just entered the central tower and had not gotten enough rest: "Because we are about to start the preliminaries exam!"
Needless to say, after experiencing the cruel second exam in the Death Forest, many candidates must have understood that the next preliminary exam with a very high elimination rate will probably face a very difficult and dangerous battle, which is why Moonlight Gale is asking this question.
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"The exam is about to start!?" Haruno Sakura exclaimed in surprise after hearing Moonlight Hayate's words. She looked at the six Konoha Genin Classes 8 and 10 who were in much better spirits after a few days of adjustment.
, hesitantly said: "But we have just passed the Forest of Death and completed the second exam!"
"You have graduated from school and are no longer students who need the care of teachers!" Yueguang Hayate coughed and said unceremoniously to Haruno Sakura: "The second exam has created a relatively equal platform. As for
The time to reach the central tower is related to personal abilities, and Konoha, as the organizer, will not give you special care!"
Haruno Sakura was scolded by Moonlight Hayate and Nono said nothing, but the worry on her face had not faded away. Not to mention herself - or that she had no confidence in her own strength - Uchiha Sasuke who was next to Sakura at this time was doing something.
He kept covering the area where his left shoulder and neck were in contact. If he pulled it even slightly, his handsome face would twist into a ball due to pain, making him look particularly ferocious.
If the pre-selection does not give time to cultivate, the sequelae of the Heavenly Curse Seal placed by Orochimaru on Uchiha Sasuke will not subside, and Uchiha Sasuke will not be able to cope with subsequent challenges.
Haruno Sakura looked worriedly at Uchiha Sasuke who looked in pain, her eyes became firm again, and she was about to raise her hand to tell Sasuke's situation, but unexpectedly a slightly cold palm tightened
Haruno Sakura was startled as she grabbed her catkins. She looked back and met Uchiha Sasuke's dark eyes.
"Don't tell anyone about my wound, Sakura!" Uchiha Sasuke stared at Haruno Sakura seriously, leaned close to her ear, and whispered: "Don't meddle in other people's business!"
"Why are you so brave!?" Haruno Sakura said excitedly, not because Sasuke took the initiative to grab her hand and speak close to her ear, but because of the worry and fear that came from her heart at this moment.
The mist had already filled Haruno Sakura's eyes. At this time, she said with a choked voice: "I feel so scared... I beg you, Sasuke, I don't want to see you suffer anymore, you quit!"
"Shut up! Sakura!" Uchiha Sasuke shouted, interrupting Haruno Sakura's voice, with a hint of sullenness and sadness on his face: "I've said it before, I am a man burdened with hatred, and I am
The only descendant of the Uchiha clan."
"For me, passing the Chunin Exam and becoming a Chunin is not important. I just want to pass this exam to prove my strength and whether I am 'strong' or not!" Uchiha Sasuke looked past Haruno Sakura.
Looking over his shoulder, he looked at the many candidates who were still left at this time, especially Shikamaru's straight back. There seemed to be a dark flame burning in his eyes: "I just want to fight with these outstanding people to prove my hard work over the years.
It’s not in vain... I want to know that I am one step closer to revenge!"
Haruno Sakura and Uzumaki Naruto, who had noticed the two of them, were stunned to see the unforgettable hatred on Uchiha Sasuke's face.
"There is no better occasion than this exam, and I want people in Konoha and even the ninja world to know that the Uchiha clan has not declined, even if I am the only one..." Uchiha Sasuke frowned and endured
Feeling the pain accompanying the Heavenly Curse Seal, he gritted his teeth and said, "It is not something that ordinary people can defeat!"
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In the preliminaries for the third exam, a cold gaze fell on Uchiha Sasuke, who was struggling to endure and resist the erosion of the curse seal. The owner of the gaze had a trace of amusement in his eyes, but under the cover of his eyes, he could not
It's not obvious, but the owner of this gaze is actually the instructing Jonin of the trio of Yakushi Kabuto, Red Copper Armor, and Ken Meicheng.
"What a strong will. He can resist the erosion of the curse seal and reach this point," Orochimaru, disguised as a Jounin of Konoha, thought excitedly, resisting the habit of licking the corners of his mouth: "His performance is really good.
I’m so looking forward to it!”
"But...," Orochimaru's eyes turned and fell on Shikamaru not far away from Sasuke. He thought with some interest: "Is this the child with the same name as Hinata? He actually brought the river together with others.
Killing is really not easy!"
The biggest threat to a Ninja village rebel is its control over the Ninja village personnel, security arrangements, and even connections before rebelling. As one of the former "Three Ninjas" of Konoha, Orochimaru, before rebelling against the village, was in Konoha Village.
His reputation is naturally not low, he has a large number of followers, and he has a lot of contacts that can be used. Because of his character problems, he has also deployed many secret hands. Although Konoha must have taken precautions, many times, some information was passed on.
It can still be done easily.
Orochimaru had already known the detailed process of the Konoha genin squads eight and ten, led by Shikamaru, in killing Kawakawa Saiman.