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Chapter 33: The Exam and the Written Test!
Chapter 33: The Exam and the Written Test!
When the bright morning sun illuminated Konoha, the Joint Chunin Exam began. This event, held every few years, was the largest celebration in the ninja world. Merchants, nobles, and ninja from all over gathered, and these groups were the most lucrative consumers in the ninja world.
Reflecting on it now, it made sense why the Chunin Exam was spread out over a month. It was all to prolong the festivities and keep visitors in the village as long as possible. The amount of money generated was astronomical, and no village could afford to miss out.
Take Honda Taka, for example. He had raked in a fortune from his stall, much to the envy of Tohei and Yamashiro Koji. Despite the risks they took on dangerous missions, their earnings were a fraction of what Honda Taka made from a simple stall. It was a clear reminder that in terms of making money, ninjas were at a significant disadvantage.
Ninja teams began to assemble, and on the other side of the village, Tohei walked out of the Uchiha compound. His fiancee had been holed up in the clan grounds, not stepping outside for a single moment. After the news of her eyes' recovery spread, the Root organization, which did not want to see the Uchiha prodigy recover, had to be kept at bay. For internal protection, besides the secret agents, Uchiha Shizuka never left her side. The use of the new healing potion was postponed until after the Chunin Exam to avoid distracting Tohei.
"Hey, Tohei!"
From a distance, Honda Taka waved, with Yamashiro Koji standing beside him. They were part of the slacker squad, so they had the luxury of setting up a stall and cheering on their two best friends.
"You're here pretty early today!"
Tohei joked. The fatso was usually as lazy as he was, so it was surprising to see him up and about so early.
"Hehe," Honda Taka chuckled, his expression slightly awkward as he asked, "Hey, Tohei, do you have any more of that healing potion?"
Indeed, he had another purpose for coming today. The healing potion was no longer a secret. While its effects were not as powerful as medical ninjutsu, the key was its portability. You couldn't carry a medical ninja around with you, but you could carry a healing potion. Despite its high cost, it was in such high demand that it was practically flying off the shelves.
Honda Taka had received a vial from Tohei when they were assigned to the same team, so he knew Tohei had a way to get more. Of course, he assumed Tohei got it through his fiancee, never suspecting that Tohei was the one producing it.
Due to the growth limitations of the core ingredient, seaweed, Tohei could only produce 100 diluted vials of the healing potion each week. He had no idea that the main house gave 80 vials to the clan, the clan gave 50 vials to the village, and the village distributed 20 vials.
It was a dark and dirty business, and Tohei had come to realize that any good thing would never reach the common ninja; it would be snapped up by the elite. In such times, no one talked about the "Will of Fire"; they only looked out for their own.
Without Tohei's gift, Honda Taka would never have had a healing potion.
"Save it for emergencies; it won't help you lose weight."
Tohei pulled out a vial of the healing potion and tossed it to Honda Taka. He knew the other boy wouldn't ask unless it was necessary, so he didn't bother prying. It was just a healing potion, and he had the source liquid to dilute more. With his fiancee's status, he could produce it without raising suspicion.
Having an Uchiha "princess" as a fiancee had its perks, even if it meant she would bear the brunt of any suspicion.
"Here."
Honda Taka handed over a scroll, detailing the prices of various materials. Tohei couldn't rely on the Uchiha clan for all his material needs.
So, he would privately gather and purchase materials, with the fatso always helping him out in this regard.
"Good luck!"
After handing the scroll to Douhei, the fatso waved goodbye and left. Today was a golden opportunity to make some money, and he wasn't about to miss it. He even assigned a specific mission to the village, ensuring that his three-person team would handle the vending stall. This way, he could both complete missions and run the stall openly. Brilliant!
However, this wasn't unusual; many ninja clans operated in similar ways.
As for Douhei and Koji Yamashiro, they naturally headed to the examination venue, with Kakashi already on his way.
Written test, elimination, and showdowns!
The Chunin Exams followed this basic process, not much different from what they expected in the future.
The first exam took place at the Ninja Academy. A written test, so no large venue was necessary.
"There are so many people here!"
Douhei struggled through the crowd, muttering to himself. If it weren't for his attire and surroundings, he might have thought he was back on Earth's commercial street.
"It's a joint Chunin Exam, held every few years. Of course, there are many people!"
Koji Yamashiro replied, his eyes firm. This was the best chance to restore the honor of the Yamashiro clan.
The Joint Chunin Exam!
It was like a stage for the entire ninja world, where any ambitious ninja would give everything they had.
Though Douhei didn't turn back, he knew exactly what his best friend was thinking. He didn't say anything; it was Koji's choice, and he could only offer help when the opportunity arose.
When they entered the Ninja Academy, the crowded throng disappeared, replaced by Genin from various villages.
"Those are from Konoha!"
"Tch, their stats are so weak!"
"Their teammate is Kakashi?"
...
Whispers spread through the crowd. Most of the candidates had intelligence manuals, which contained pictures and stats of Douhei and Koji. Honda Taka had deliberately lowered their stats, so it wasn't surprising they were seen as the weakest.
In the eyes of the other candidates, Team 3 was nothing more than "Kakashi and his two lackeys."
As a transmigrant, Douhei didn't care at all. Only people in the ninja world valued honor above life, willing to risk everything for it.
Koji's eyes flashed with frustration, but Douhei simply patted his shoulder and walked toward the building where the classroom was located.
As soon as they entered, he sensed something was off.
Genjutsu!
The thought crossed his mind, and Douhei formed the hand seals.
Release!
A basic genjutsu dispelling technique.
Soon, his vision changed. The previously empty corridor was now filled with Genin, all looking at them with a mix of curiosity and expectation.
Seeing Douhei dispel the genjutsu, they looked disappointed. For a ninja, the skill to dispel genjutsu wasn't the hard part; the challenge was noticing it in the first place. Douhei was particularly adept at this.
Spiritual Energy!
It was the most fundamental strength of a transmigrant. The higher the spiritual energy, the stronger the resistance to genjutsu.
Douhei also noticed Kakashi, leaning against the wall and glancing at them with the corner of his eye. It seemed he was worried about them and had waited here.
"Hmph!"
Kakashi huffed and strode toward the classroom, the other candidates parting like the sea, exuding an air of coolness.
Douhei and Koji followed and took their seats according to the seating list.
Ding ding!
The bell rang, signaling the start of the first written test of the Chunin Exams.
(End of Chapter)
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