"P-Passed?"
How could this be...?"
Hearing this unexpectedly joyful result, Sakura gasped in surprise, her beautiful eyes showing a disbelieving illusion.
This outcome was completely different from what she had expected!
And the other examinees all had similar expressions of surprise and confusion...
"Why?
Why was it suddenly announced that everyone passed?
What exactly is going on??
You haven't even announced the tenth question, so how can the exam be over...?"
In the crowd, Sunagakure's Temari frowned, stood up, and questioned, banging on the table.
"Yeah, what exactly is going on??"
Ino quickly followed, shouting, completely bewildered and clueless.
"Because there was no tenth question at all!!
Or rather, the choice just now *was* the tenth question..."
Ibiki suddenly let out a hearty laugh, once again surprising everyone.
The choice was the tenth question?
What kind of bizarre exam question is this??
"Is it strange?
This is actually a choice every Ninja will inevitably face!
Just as Uchiha said earlier, Ninja will face many uncertainties... When faced with a necessary choice, do you choose to break through yourself or shrink back in fear... Do you continue to lead your comrades to complete the mission, or do you live a humble life, waiting for an uncertain future or opportunity... Among these, you will inevitably face the ruthless choice between comrades and mission!
Therefore, those who abandon their comrades and those who willingly fall into depravity.
They will certainly not be a qualified Chunin..."
Under the shocked gazes of the crowd, Ibiki removed his headband, revealing the terrifying, crisscrossing scars on his head, and explained in a deep voice.
This impromptu lecture instantly silenced the entire classroom... Even Sasuke, who knew the plot, felt a heavy heart at this moment!!
Ninja bonds are not just empty words here... "Bang... Crack..."
Just as Sasuke and the others were in a daze, two sounds of breaking air suddenly appeared, shattering the window.
With two whooshing sounds, a black cloth was nailed to the wall by two kunai, blocking the blackboard and Ibiki.
"Haha... You can't be happy too soon!
Now is only the end of the first exam; next up is the second exam.
I am your proctor for the second exam... Anko Mitarashi... Let's go, follow me to the next stage..."
Under the speechless expressions of Sasuke and the others, the female Naruto, the goofy Anko, made a dazzling appearance.
"[This clumsy Senior Sister is quite well-endowed!
The phrase 'childlike face and a voluptuous figure' perfectly describes her... It's a pity that in boruto, she was slandered as a fat obasan...]
Looking at her alluring, curvaceous figure, Sasuke couldn't help but sigh at how easily beauty fades... Aside from Tsunade and Sakura, who use Mitotic Regeneration, no other character can resist the merciless passage of time!
"[Is this really a Jonin??]"
Looking at the Naruto-like Anko, Sakura couldn't help but have a face full of black lines.
"Hey, Anko, I told you... Tomorrow is your main event..."
Seeing the stiff atmosphere, Ibiki sighed helplessly with a dark expression.
This guy really doesn't pay attention to the occasion... "Ahaha... Sorry, sorry, I was a bit too eager..."
The imposing Anko immediately deflated upon hearing this, scratching her head and giving an awkward, goofy laugh.
Making everyone present speechless again... Is this examiner really a Konoha Jonin??
"Ahem... Then we'll see each other tomorrow!
Ask your teachers about the exam location; that's all..."
Anko awkwardly turned around, waved her hand, and shouted again with a sweet voice.
Completely oblivious that this action made her proud figure even more curvaceous... "Let's go..."
Sasuke took a deep look at Anko, then immediately stood up and called out to Naruto and Sakura.
"Sasuke-kun, you were so cool just now..."
Sakura quickly caught up, hugging Sasuke's arm and shouting sweetly.
She even deliberately rubbed against him, giving Ino a provocative look... "Damn it, Sakura actually... Unforgivable!!"
Seeing this, Ino couldn't tolerate it and immediately exploded in anger, about to go and vie for attention.
But as soon as she moved, Shikamaru and Choji blocked her way...
"Although I understand how you feel... But Ino, we should go find Asuma-sensei now and ask where tomorrow's exam site is..."
Shikamaru said with a drooping head and a troubled expression, making Choji next to him immediately nod in agreement.
"Shikamaru is right, Asuma-sensei still owes us a barbecue meal... He promised me that he would treat us to a meal for every exam we pass!"
Listening to Choji's addition, Ino's face stiffened and she immediately conceded... When it came to barbecue, Choji would absolutely not let her leave alone.
"Barbecue??"
Naruto, who was chasing Sasuke and Sakura, brightened at the mention of it and immediately sped up.
"Wait for me, Sakura... Actually, I also figured out the secret of the tenth question, but Sasuke beat me to it..."
"Idiot Naruto, how is that possible!!"
"Hehehe... Don't be so heartless, Sakura-chan... I know a reason that Kakashi-sensei can't refuse for treating us."
"Huh? What reason??"
"That could work, Naruto..."
"[So that's it, Kakashi's students... No wonder they keep talking about breaking the rules.
Uchiha Sasuke, I look forward to your future performance!]
On the podium, Ibiki's eyes flickered as he watched the backs of Sasuke and the two others.
In his hand, he still held the test paper Sasuke had swapped for Naruto... Evening
"So, that's your reason for having me treat you?"
Looking at the eager eyes of Sasuke and the two others, Kakashi felt a jolt in his wallet.
Eating was one thing, but they actually demanded a barbecue feast!!
That wouldn't be possible without five thousand ryo... "Of course!!
Asuma-sensei treats Shikamaru and the others to a meal after every exam.
How can you lose to him, Kakashi-sensei... You don't want us to say you're a stingy guy when we go out to eat together later, do you!"
Seeing Kakashi's reluctance, Naruto immediately unleashed 200% of his brain cells and spoke in a sarcastic tone.
With that cunning expression, who would dare say Naruto is a brainless simpleton... Sasuke also took the opportunity to show a look of contempt, and Sakura immediately followed suit...
"Well, alright, alright... But only this once, okay..."
Seeing himself being disliked and scorned by the three, Kakashi's mouth twitched, and he reluctantly agreed.
However, the corner of his mouth under the mask was slightly raised... "[Congratulations, Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura...]"
And Sasuke, opposite him, also mirrored the slight smirk...
Because... "[Mission complete, reward obtained: 10,000 ryo...]"
That's right, he had triggered a D-rank suggestion mission when Naruto suggested scamming Kakashi earlier.
As long as Kakashi agreed to treat them, he would get a reward of ten to twenty thousand... Sasuke couldn't possibly refuse this free money, which is why he agreed so readily!
The next day
"Here... this is the second examination site for this Chunin Exams.
Konoha Training Ground 44.
Also known as: Death Forest..."
In front of the eerie and terrifying forest, Anko looked at the swarming examinees, her eyes turning cold as she spoke in a sinister tone.
Instantly, her dangerous expression and the poisonous insects and ferocious beasts visible everywhere in the forest sent a chill down the spines of most examinees...
"[Is that Orochimaru?
Orochimaru, I advise you to be gentle with your daddy...]
In the crowd, Sasuke's peripheral vision caught a glimpse of a certain long-haired grass Ninja, and he sighed inwardly...
The first trial has arrived...