Chapter 2170 Candidates (4,000 Words)

Hokage Building, Hokage Office.

"Well, as the chuunin selection exam is about to begin, first of all, please ask the people in charge of the new genin to come forward, Kakashi, Kurenai, and Asuma."

After announcing the time for the Chuunin Exam, the Third Hokage looked at the Jounin and Chuunin in front of him, pondered for a moment, and said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Kakashi, Kurenai and Asuma stepped forward one after another.

"How's it going? Among the ninjas you've dealt with, are there any genin recommended for this exam?"

After the three of them stood still, the Third Hokage gently took the pipe out of his mouth and spoke solemnly.

"In terms of conditions, as long as genin have completed more than eight missions, they can take the exam based on your recommendation and willingness. Although usually you need to complete twice the benchmark number of missions before you can participate."

Finally, the Third Hokage added.

Um……

It's too early for them.

You know it without asking.

At this time, the Third Hokage's words fell. At this time, Iruka, who was looking at Kakashi's back and standing behind Kakashi and others, had such a thought in his mind.

Obviously, he couldn't help but think of Naruto and the others.

As for Naruto and others' participation in the Chunin Exam, Iruka didn't think there was anything to worry about. In Naruto's situation, even though they had met the requirements in terms of task completion and had also completed the B-level task, however, But he didn't reach the level where he could participate in the Chunin Exam.

The Chunin Examination is accompanied by great dangers.

Even death is quite common.

It was too early for Naruto and the others.

They had just graduated from the Ninja School and still had plenty of time to practice.

Eight tasks...

It seems that this time the Chunin Exam is completely different from the past.

Too,

Looking at the situation in the village, we can tell that this Chunin Exam is extremely rare among the previous Chunin Exams.

At this time, after hearing the words of the Third Hokage explaining the conditions, Kakashi also had such an idea in his mind.

Moreover, not only Kakashi, but also Asuma and Kurenai had similar thoughts in their minds.

Even Morino Hiki's "evil" face, which had remained unchanged for thousands of years, flashed with an imperceptible change.

"Then let's start with Kakashi."

At this time, the Third Hokage signaled to recommend genin starting with Kakashi.

At present, it seems that this is the only way to do it.

There can't be any mistakes in this Chunin Exam.

Let's lower the standards and expect more genin to participate.

As he spoke, such a thought flashed through his mind.

This chunin exam is indeed extremely rare and a very special chunin exam.

After all, this time, except for the genin from the three great ninja villages of Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Kirigakure who did not participate in this Chunin Exam, Konoha invited almost all the chunin exams, including the Kusa no Kuni and the Ta no Kuni. A ninja village bordering the Land of Fire.

There are even genin from Sunagakure Village in the Land of Wind as allies.

The reason for doing this and inviting so many countries and ninja villages to conduct joint chuunin exams, instead of just holding chunin promotion exams within the village as before, is because the time is almost up.

More than ten years have passed since the end of the Third Ninja War. The major ninja villages suffered heavy losses in the Third Ninja War. Over the past ten years, it has happened to be a time for renewal. A generation of young ninjas is about to step onto the stage of history.

This joint chunin exam contains the two purposes of the Third Hokage.

The first purpose is to test the level of ninjas in the surrounding ninja villages. Ninjas who can be promoted to chunin are basically the best genin in each village. At this time of replacement, the level of genin has a certain meaning. The above determines the level of ninjas in each village in the next twenty or thirty years.

Moreover, most of the participants in this Chunin Exam are teenagers under the age of twenty, which is more valuable for gathering intelligence.

Yes, this first purpose is for the Third Hokage to consider the strength and potential of the new generation in the surrounding ninja villages and allies.

It is necessary to gather intelligence.

The second purpose is to intimidate to a certain extent.

Yes, shocking.

After so long of peace, some forces have begun to move, and even some dark organizations have begun to become restless. And these forces and restless dark organizations seem to have doubts about Konoha's strength, more or less. The younger ones started to feel a little dishonest towards Konoha.

Among these forces are most of the ninja villages invited today.

Of course, there are also Kumogakure, Kirigakure and Iwagakure. Although these ninja villages are not involved, they are more or less paying attention to this joint chunin exam.

The Third Hokage wanted to use this to show off all the forces and organizations that had evil intentions against Konoha, so that all forces and organizations could see Konoha's revival. Give up that evil intention, Konoha will still be the same Konoha, the strongest Konoha.

To gain more time to recover.

Of course, this joint chuunin exam does not mean that the Konoha family has any intention to intimidate the Konoha family. According to the information obtained by the Third Hokage, his own alliance, Sunagakure Village in the Land of Wind, may have the same thoughts as him. .

The three genin dispatched this time are all descendants of the Fourth Kazekage, and their strength is among the best among the genin of Sunagakure Village.

In fact, one of them, Gaarai, has the title of Sandfall, and his strength may have exceeded the chuunin level.

In addition, Feng Ying came here in person this time to enjoy the scenery of the two villages' joint event. It was obvious that this was also a shock.

A kind of intimidation against Konoha and other various forces.

Sunagakure Village has been in decline since the Third World War, and its status among the five great ninja villages has gradually begun to be marginalized. At this time, it also urgently needs to prove its strength.

This joint chunin exam is also the best opportunity.

However, in addition to Sunagakure, Xiao Ninja Village also has their own ambitions. If they can show their strength in this Chunin Exam, then the recruitment efforts of the big countries will probably be greatly increased. They can obtain it from multiple big countries. More aid and resources are also very beneficial to the development of one's own country.

Otherwise, how could every invited effect, regardless of whether they are friendly to Konoha or not, actively participate.

Moreover, the genin involved are not just perfunctory things.

Because of this, everyone must prove their strength. In order to achieve this second goal, the Third Hokage must spend considerable effort in selecting Genin, and must ensure that Konoha can suppress the others in the end.

In terms of qualified people.

In order to ensure this number, the Third Hokage deliberately lowered the requirements for participating in the Chunin Exam.

Historically a requirement for participation in the Chuunin Exams.

"The seventh team led by Kakashi, Uchiha Sasuke, Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura, the above three, in the name of Hatake Kakashi, recommend them to participate in this chunin selection test."

At this time, Kakashi's words without hesitation slowly sounded.

Rarely, Kakashi spoke quite seriously.

What?

But after hearing this sound, Iruka's expression behind him suddenly changed.

"The eighth class led by Kurenai, Hinata Hinata, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, and above, in the name of Kurenai Yuhi, I, like Zuo, recommend to participate in the chuunin selection test."

At the same time, Yuhi Hong also spoke quite solemnly.

"The tenth class led by Asuma, Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi and above, in the name of Asuma Sarutobi, with the same left, are recommended to participate in the chunin selection test."

In this regard, Asuma did not hesitate and spoke directly.

"All three people recommended..."

"How many years has it been since a new genin took part in the mass examination?"

The recommendations of the three people immediately aroused a murmur.

"Please wait!"

The recommendation of one of the three also aroused a strong reaction from a chuunin. Iruka took a step forward and screamed.

"What's wrong? Iruka?"

Regarding this teacher who lost his parents on the night of the Kyuubi, but poured love into Naruto's heart, the Third Hokage asked in a rather gentle tone.

"Third Hokage, please listen to me. Although they may be nosy, the nine genin listed just now were all my students in the ninja school. They are indeed very talented, but it is still too early. They should gain more experience through actual combat before letting them take the exam."

In this regard, Iruka expressed his concerns and requests.

Taking exams for everyone is no joke. These children are all his students. It's too early and they should accumulate some experience.

"When I became a chuunin, I was 6 years younger than Naruto is now."

Hearing this, before the Third Hokage could speak, Kakashi spoke first.

Obviously, Kakashi saw that Iruka was worried about Naruto.

"Naruto and you are different! Do you want to destroy that child!"

Upon hearing this, Iruka's expression suddenly changed, he walked forward excitedly, and spoke angrily.

"There is another guy who also passed the chuunin exam as a new genin. At that time, he didn't have much mission experience."

In response to Iruka's angry question, Kakashi looked at the teacher and said calmly.

"I have already said that Naruto is different from you, how can he compare with that adult!"

In response, Iruka seemed to be even more angry, and his voice rose a little higher.

"Those guys are always complaining when they are performing important tasks. I am also quite interested in making them suffer a little bit. I am also quite interested in destroying them."

In response, a cold smile flashed in Kakashi's eyes, and he still said lazily.

"You, what did you say?"

But upon hearing this sound, the look of anger on Iruka's face suddenly darkened, and his voice seemed to have dropped several tones.

It seems that there are already some plans to take action.

Even if he couldn't beat him, he seemed to be tempted to take action.

"Okay, okay, this was just a joke, Iruka-sensei."

Seeing Iruka's appearance, Kakashi twitched the corner of his mouth slightly, and hurriedly explained: "I understand what you want to say, and it is inevitable to be angry, but..."

"Kakashi, stop talking."

However, before he could finish his explanation, he was interrupted by Yuhi Hong on the side.

"But those guys are no longer your students! They are now my subordinates."

However, despite Yuhi Kurenai's dissuasion, Kakashi finally continued speaking, with a soft tone and a rare serious expression.

hateful!

When he heard this sound, Iruka gritted his teeth slightly, but he was unable to refute.

Yes, Naruto is no longer his student!

He has no reason or right to interfere with his participation in the Chunin Exams!

The decision lies with Kakashi in front of you!

Really, they are all troublesome guys!

Seeing the tense situation between the two of them, Asma on the side gently bit the cigarette in his mouth, and a somewhat helpless thought came to his mind.

Ah……

Seeing that Yuhi Kurenai's efforts to stop her were in vain, she looked at Kakashi who suddenly straightened up and sighed helplessly.

"But...but, the Chunin Selection Examination is also called..."

At this time, although he lost his position, Iruka was not ready to give up yet and spoke again.

"Iruka, I understand what you want to say."

However, this time, he was interrupted by the Third Hokage.

"The Third Hokage..."

Upon hearing this, Iruka quickly straightened his figure and looked at the respected Third Hokage.

"Therefore, let's give this newcomer a preliminary exam."

Then, the Third Hokage made a compromise decision.

Iruka, I know you are worried about Naruto.

But please trust Naruto a little more.

He is no longer the Naruto in your mind.

While speaking, such a thought flashed through the mind of the Third Hokage.

Naruto, who has already begun to use the Nine-Tails Chakra, Uchiha Sasuke, who has awakened the Sharingan, and Haruno Sakura, who has grown in all aspects, are fully qualified to participate in the Chunin Examination in Class 7.

As for Class 8, they have also made great progress during this period. They have completed several C-level tasks perfectly and are qualified to take the Chunin Exam.

As for the piglet Shikacho from Class 10, their tacit understanding is very good, even better than the cooperation between the three pigeons from the previous generation when they were young. What's more, Shikamaru is quite the father, so he can definitely participate. Chunin exam.

In fact, his expectations for the three people in Class 10 were far higher than those from Class 8 and Class 7.

These new genin can take the chuunin exam.

Although this Chunin Exam is special, it does not mean that the Third Hokage only cares about quantity and not quality.

"Preparatory...preliminary exam...?"

But at this time, hearing the Hokage's voice, Iruka was stunned on the spot.

"Yes, it's up to you to test it. Class 7, it's up to you to test it!"

Hearing this, the Third Hokage nodded and said this, handing over this task to Iruka.

"Thank you, Iruka-sensei."

At this time, Kakashi spoke at the right time.

"Kakashi...senpai."

When he heard this sound, Iruka turned his head slightly, with a look of astonishment on his face.

Could it be that……

is it my fault?

Looking at the confident Kakashi, Iruka couldn't help but ask himself.

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