"Using the rules I set?
Using specific rules in a certain scenario to achieve one's goal.
And ensuring all companions advance… What a troublesome brat!"
Looking at the serious faces of Sasuke and his two teammates, Ibiki gave a wry smile, full of helplessness… He was supposed to be the one giving the Chunin Exams to the examinees, but he didn't expect to have the tables turned on him.
If he didn't agree with his own rules, that would be directly denying the authority of the Chunin Exams!
But if he acknowledged Sasuke's method, then other examinees would follow suit… This intelligence gathering Chunin Exams would lose all meaning!
It really was a dilemma… However, how could he be led by the nose by a brat… "Consider yourselves lucky, take a seat…"
Ibiki looked at Sasuke meaningfully, then nodded, acknowledging Sasuke's actions amidst the excited expressions of all the examinees.
"Yeah, long live Sasuke!"
"That's awesome…"
Naruto and Sakura shouted excitedly at the same time, their worries finally settling.
Especially Naruto, who now felt absolutely confident about passing the written Chunin Exams!
And Ibiki's action also brought looks of ecstasy to many examinees who hadn't answered… This way, couldn't they just… "Alright… Everyone quiet down, now I will announce the tenth question of today's Chunin Exams…"
Just as the other examinees were eager to try, Ibiki returned to the podium and roared with a sinister smile.
This made everyone's expressions change, and they all quieted down, looking at Ibiki.
"First, I want you to make a choice.
That is, before the tenth question is released, choose to take it or not take it…"
Ibiki's gaze swept around, cold and sharp, finally landing on Sasuke as he announced in a deep voice.
Now.
How will you choose, brat… "To take it or not to take it??
Does this even need thinking? Of course, we'll continue with the Chunin Exams…"
Sakura immediately shouted in disbelief, which was also the sentiment of all the examinees.
At this point, how could they give up… "Because I am about to announce a despair-inducing rule!
That is, examinees who fail the tenth question will be permanently disqualified from taking the Chunin Exams for life…"
Ibiki turned to look at Sakura and smiled grimly, his answer astonishing everyone!
"How can there be, how can there be such an outrageous rule??"
"Exactly, why should we be stripped of our lifelong Chunin Exams eligibility?"
Immediately, examinees shouted their dissatisfaction, making the atmosphere tense… "No, we can imitate that Konoha brat's method.
There's no such thing as failing!"
Just then, a clever examinee immediately stood up and shouted.
The tense emotions of those around him instantly vanished… Right, who cares what the tenth question is!
As long as they follow Sasuke's method, they can overturn the situation and secure their spot… "I'm sorry, but now I must add a rule.
That is, any examinee who uses cheating rules will be directly eliminated…"
Looking at the formidable crowd, Ibiki's lips curled into a smile as he ruthlessly declared again.
Suddenly, a single stone stirred up a thousand waves… "I protest…"
"Exactly, why can they do it but we can't?"
"Is this favoritism towards Konoha Ninja?"
"That's right, you Konoha must be setting beneficial rules for your own people…"
For a time, rumors spread throughout the Chunin Exams room again, and everyone, united in their indignation, began to bombard the Chunin Exams proctors.
With this change in rules, how could they calmly take the tenth question??
"You pieces of trash, shut up!"
Facing the examinees' doubts, Ibiki didn't tolerate it and directly erupted with killing intent, roaring.
The atmosphere instantly became solemn… "Favoritism??
Blame yourselves for not thinking of that loophole in the first place!
Here, I am the rule… The rules announced before represented Konoha, and they still do now… Begin, choose to continue or give up…"
Ibiki looked at the shouting examinees with disdain, making everyone tense up again… Now, it was a truly major decision!
"Sorry, Harunai, I give up…"
"I give up too…"
"Damn it, I don't want to be a Genin for life…"
In less than three minutes, many examinees couldn't bear the rule and chose to withdraw.
The appearance of these people put the other examinees under even greater mental torment… Even Naruto couldn't help but waver at this moment!
Even with Sasuke's test paper now, he might still fail the tenth question.
Then it would affect Sasuke and Sakura, and also prevent him from ever taking the Chunin Exams again… "Slap…"
Just as Naruto was hesitating, Sasuke, who was behind him, suddenly slammed his hand on the desk and stood up.
This drew everyone's attention back to Sasuke… "A Ninja… is inherently a dangerous profession, constantly facing unknown risks, with no guarantee of tomorrow.
In this cruel world, Ninja are sacrificed every moment!
Whether he is a Genin, a Chunin, a Jonin, or even the Hokage of a village… Therefore, being indecisive is simply not my style!
If my destiny is to be a Genin for life, then I accept it if I can't pass the tenth question… But, this is absolutely not a reason for me to back down!
I still have a dream that I must achieve, and I will absolutely not fall here.
Finally, my teacher once said:
A Ninja is an existence that breaks rules.
If this Chunin Exams rule is your rule, Examiner, then I can break your rule too.
Anyway, I will not let your rules deny my existence… Even if I have to be a useless Genin for life, I would rather do that than be an even more useless deserter!"
Under everyone's astonished gaze, Sasuke looked at Ibiki and spoke with firm conviction.
Sasuke wasn't just saying this; it came from his heart.
Knowing the plot, he knew better than anyone the terrifying threats he would face in the future… Therefore, this was also his Ninja Way!
And Sasuke's words made many people cast strange yet inspiring glances at him… "That's right… Sasuke is right, we are men who dream of becoming Hokage.
How could we back down here… I'll go all out, at worst I'll be a Genin for life…"
Naruto, who was already wavering, immediately stood up and shouted, looking at Sasuke with both admiration and defiance.
How could he lose to that guy Sasuke… He stole the spotlight again, damn it!!
"Sasuke-kun is so cool, I support you…"
"That's exactly right…"
Sakura and Ino immediately chimed in sweetly, their eyes sparkling as they looked at Sasuke.
"I'll go for it, at worst I'll be a Genin for life…"
"That's right, if I can't even pass this stage, I might as well be a Genin…"
"If my existence is only at the Genin level, then what's the difference between taking it or not taking it?
I'll gamble, anyway, I don't want to regret it later…"
The other examinees were all hot-blooded youths, and they immediately firmed up their beliefs and made their decisions.
Under the sidelong glances of the Chunin Exams proctors, the tense atmosphere created by Ibiki instantly crumbled… "Tch, it's that Uchiha brat again… To instantly rally everyone to firm up their beliefs and change their attitude.
What a headache-inducing guy!!"
Ibiki's gaze shifted to Sasuke, and he quietly grumbled, but the smile on his lips indicated his satisfaction.
This brat, perhaps he really might be promoted to Chunin after all!
"Is no one else withdrawing??"
Looking at the formidable examinees, Ibiki asked again.
After seeing everyone nod emphatically, Ibiki couldn't help but let out a soft sigh… Continuing on would be meaningless!
"Then, congratulations to you all… All examinees present, you have all passed!!"
The next second
Under everyone's nervous and anxious gazes, Ibiki's expression changed, and he announced loudly.