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Chapter 34: Passing the First Exam and the Second Test!
Chapter 34: Passing the First Exam and the Second Test!
Tap, tap!
A large number of ninja entered the classroom, which had been converted into a temporary exam venue.
Chunin, Tokubetsu Jonin, and Jonin were all present.
Among them were ninja from the three major villages, though the majority were from Konoha.
Leading the group were three Jonin, one each from Suna, Iwa, and Konoha, likely serving as the main examiners.
Fair and square!
If any single village were to dominate the exam, the others would never trust it and would at least send their own representatives to monitor it.
A future exam entirely dominated by Konoha would be unreasonable unless there were special circumstances.
"I am the main examiner for the first test, Senno Yuki!" the Konoha Jonin announced, his black headband giving him a fierce and intimidating presence.
"No cheating is allowed, and if caught, you will receive a zero!"
"I now declare the exam to begin!"
Senno!
While not a major clan, the Senno clan was still considered a minor clan in Konoha.
There were countless such minor clans in the village, like the Inuzuka, Senno, and Kamizuki, among others.
Konoha was composed of various clans, large and small, so even with the Second and Third Hokage's efforts to support civilian ninja, the strongest and most elite ninja still came from the clans.
The other examiners began distributing the test papers.
Rustle!
Tang Ping looked at the paper in front of him, a flash of fear crossing his eyes.
[Question 1: Standing on a tree 10 meters high, the target is 32 meters away, with a wind speed of three. How much force is needed to throw a kunai to...]
The question was mind-boggling!
Just looking at it made Tang Ping's head ache.
The school did teach this, but for ninja, the body was often more useful than the mind.
While they could perform the task practically without issue, solving it through theoretical calculations was another matter.
Theory versus practice!
The latter was what ninja excelled at, while the former was less common.
Tang Ping, having been a programmer in his previous life, found these calculation questions manageable, though they still gave him a headache.
However, the other candidates resorted to various methods.
Bloodline limits, secret techniques, ninjutsu, puppetry... they all showcased what could be called a "cheating spectacle."
After all, the main examiner had not hinted but outright stated that as long as they weren't caught, cheating was not a problem.
This first test was not about theoretical knowledge but about information-gathering skills.
Ninja, after all, were primarily spies and assassins, so their ability to gather information was essential.
Of course, candidates like Tang Ping, who could solve the problems directly, were given a bit of leniency.
After all, they needed to pass either through information gathering or theoretical knowledge, right?
"You, out!"
"Do you think we're blind?"
"Your exam eligibility is revoked. Leave immediately!"
...
The examiners standing on either side of the classroom continuously called out, removing those who used clumsy cheating methods.
Cheating was allowed, but not such obvious attempts.
Soon, the number of remaining candidates dropped to less than a hundred.
Even including the candidates from other classrooms, the total number wouldn't be much higher.
Under normal circumstances, the exam would not be so strict.
However, the Joint Chunin Exam was a stage for the entire ninja world, so the standards were incredibly high.
The benefit of advancing to Chunin on this stage was boundless potential.
Because of the many advantages, a large number of ninja from various villages participated each time.
The various methods used were dazzling and eye-opening.
Perhaps this was one of the reasons the Five Great Shinobi Villages allowed ninja from other villages to participate in the Chunin Exam.
Let the new generation see a variety of tactics.
Koji Yamashina and Kakashi, both of them have their tricks. Even if the proctors noticed, they would likely turn a blind eye.
In front of these experienced Chunin and Special Jounin, there aren't many tricks that can go unnoticed.
So, only those who lack the skills are eliminated.
After a long while!
"Alright, the exam is over!"
Mori Tani announced the end of the test.
The proctors immediately stepped forward to collect the papers and provide scores on the spot.
The one-hour exam had only a dozen questions, designed to give them ample time to cheat.
If they could actually answer the questions, they wouldn't need so much time.
Even if cheating wasn't detected, failing the test would still disqualify them from the second round.
With over a dozen proctors, the scores were quickly determined.
"Hori Naoshige, fail!"
"Kiguchi Haru, pass!"
"Koji Yamashina, pass!"
...
Names were called out one by one.
Those who remained, aside from a few like Douhei who excelled in theoretical knowledge, all had their strengths, resulting in a high pass rate.
The first written exam wasn't too important; it was just to eliminate the weak.
Letting these weak candidates proceed would not only reduce the exam's appeal but also lessen the workload for the proctors.
The difference in energy and resources required for over a thousand candidates versus a few hundred is significant.
There were no scores, only pass or fail.
After finishing the list, Mori Tani looked at them and warned, "Congratulations on qualifying for the second exam, but the next test is extremely dangerous. I hope you consider carefully before deciding to participate!"
The first test was safe, but the second was perilous.
Unfortunately, no one was willing to drop out.
These ninja understood the harshness of their world from a young age, so no one would back out due to danger.
At that moment, a pineapple-headed male Konoha Jounin walked into the classroom.
"Kawaguchi, these candidates have given everything for this Chunin exam. Do you really think a few words will make them quit?"
Before the candidates could guess his identity, he spoke up.
"Brats, I'm Gosei Misuzu, the main proctor for the second exam. I hope you survive. Now, follow me."
He turned and left.
The candidates in the classroom followed one by one.
Koji Yamashina and Kakashi also joined them.
Their three-man team had lucked out, being assigned to the same classroom. It was natural to regroup at such a time.
"Let's go!"
Douhei led the way out of the classroom.
As soon as they left, they encountered candidates from other classrooms who had also passed.
A group of Genin wearing forehead protectors gathered, creating an atmosphere like entering a dangerous jungle.
And that was the truth!
In the next test, they would be mortal enemies, including killing machines sent by other ninja villages to hunt down the geniuses of their rivals.
So, despite the large number of candidates now, only a fraction might make it to the third exam.
The Forest of Death was on the edge of the village, so it took some time to get there.
It was noon when they arrived.
Only then did Douhei see the famous Forest of Death for the first time.
(End of Chapter)
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