Chapter 2174 Candidates (4000 words)

Hokage Building, Hokage Office.

"Then, when the chunin selection exam is about to start, first of all, please come forward with the person in charge of the new chunin, Kakashi, Hong, and Asma."

After announcing the time for the Chunin exam, the Third Hokage looked at the Jonin and Chunin in front of him, pondered for a while, and said solemnly.

And hearing this sound, Kakashi, Red, and Asma in the field stepped forward one after another.

"How is it? Ninjas you have handled, in this exam, do you recommend any ninjas to take the exam?"

After the three of them stood still, the Third Hokage gently took down the pipe from his mouth, and said solemnly.

"In terms of conditions, in form, as long as you have completed more than eight missions, you can take the exam according to your recommendation and willingness. Although usually you need to complete twice the mission of this benchmark to be able to participate."

At the end, Sandai Hokage added a sentence.

Um……

It's too early for them.

You don't have to ask.

But at this time, the voice of the third Hokage fell, and Iruka, who was watching Kakashi's back standing behind Kakashi and others, had such a thought in his mind.

Obviously, I couldn't help thinking of Naruto and the others.

As for Naruto and others participating in the Zhongnin Exam, Iruka didn't think there was anything to worry about. In Naruto's situation, even in terms of task completion, they have already met the requirements and completed the B-level task, but, But it didn't reach the level of being able to participate in this Chunin exam.

The Chunin Exam is accompanied by great danger.

Even death is a fairly common occurrence.

For Naruto and the others, it was too early.

They also just graduated from ninja school, and they still have plenty of time to exercise.

eight missions...

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

That's right, looking at the situation in the village, you can tell that this Chunin exam is extremely rare in the history of Chunin exams.

And at this time, after hearing the words of the Third Hokage explaining the conditions, Kakashi also had such a thought in his mind.

Moreover, not only Kakashi, but Asuma and Hong beside him also had similar thoughts in their hearts.

There was even an imperceptible change in Morinoi Hibiki's unchanged "ferocious" face standing behind Asma.

"Then, let's start with Kakashi."

At this time, the third Hokage indicated that he would recommend Ninja from Kakashi.

For now, that's the only way to go.

There can be no mistakes in this Chunin exam.

Lower the bar and expect more genocide involved.

While speaking, such a thought flashed through his mind.

This Chunin Exam is indeed extremely rare, and it is also an extremely special Chunin Exam.

After all, this time the Chunin exam, except for the three great ninja villages of Yanyin, Yunyin and Wuyin, who did not participate, Konoha invited almost all of them, including the country of grass and the country of Tian A ninja village bordering the Land of Fire.

Even, as an ally, the ninja of Sand Hidden Village in the Land of Wind.

And the reason for this, the reason why so many countries and ninja villages are invited to conduct joint ninja exams, instead of just holding ninja promotion exams within the village as before, is because the time is almost up.

It has been more than ten years since the third ninja world war ended completely, and the major ninja villages suffered heavy losses in the third ninja world war. In the past ten years, it happened to be the time for a new generation. 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 the ninjas in the surrounding ninja villages. The ninjas who can be promoted to the middle ninja are basically the best ninjas in each village. At this moment of renewal, the level of the ninjas has a certain meaning. Above all, it determines the level of ninjas in each village in the next 20 to 30 years.

Moreover, most of the participants in the Chunin Exam this time were teenagers under the age of 20, so they were more valuable in gathering intelligence.

Yes, the first purpose is that the third generation of Hokage is considering the strength and potential of the new generation of the surrounding ninja villages and allies.

is necessary for intelligence gathering.

The second purpose is to deter to a certain extent.

Yes, shock and awe.

After peace for so long, some forces have begun to move around, and even some dark organizations have begun to be restless, and these forces that are about to move and the restless dark organizations seem to have doubts about Konoha's strength, more or less Those who are less are starting to be a little dishonest to Konoha.

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

Of course, there are Yunyin, Wuyin, and Yanyin. Although these ninja villages did not participate, they are more or less paying attention to this joint Chunin exam.

And the Third Hokage wants to use this to show off all the forces and organizations that have unruly intentions against Konoha, so that all forces and organizations can see Konoha's revival. Get rid of that unruly attempt, Konoha is still the same Konoha, the strongest Konoha.

In order to fight for more time to recover.

Of course, the joint Chunin exam this time does not mean that the Konoha family has the intention of intimidating. According to the situation obtained by the third Hokage, my own alliance, the hidden sand village in the country of wind, may have the same thoughts as him. .

The three genin sent this time are all descendants of the fourth generation of Kazekage, and their strength is also among the best among the xiaren in Sand Hidden Village.

Even, among them, I love to come, but the owner of the title of Sandfall, the strength may have exceeded the level of Chunin.

In addition, this time Fengying came here in person to enjoy the scenery jointly held by the two villages. Obviously, this is also a kind of shock.

A deterrent against Konoha and other forces.

Since the Third World War, Yinsha Village has been sluggish, and its status among the Five Great Ninja Villages has gradually begun to marginalize. At this time, it is also urgent to prove its strength.

This joint Chunin exam is also the best opportunity.

However, in addition to Sand Hidden, as a result, Xiaonin Village also has their ambitions. In this Zhongnin Exam, if they can show their strength, then the strength of recruiting from big countries will probably be greatly improved. They can definitely obtain from multiple big countries. More aid and resources are also quite beneficial to the development of one's own country.

Otherwise, how could every invited effect, no matter whether they are friendly with Konoha or not, actively participate in it.

Moreover, the ninjas involved are not casual things.

It is precisely because of this that everyone has to prove their strength. In order to achieve this second goal, the third Hokage must spend considerable effort in selecting the ninja, and must ensure that Konoha will overwhelm 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.

It has always been a requirement to participate in the Chunin Exam.

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

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

Rarely, Kakashi spoke quite seriously.

What?

But hearing this sound, Iruka behind him changed his expression suddenly.

"The eighth class led by Red, Hinata Hinata, Inuzuka Kiba, and Yume Shino, and above three, in the name of Kurenai Yuhi, are recommended to participate in the Chunin selection test like the left."

At the same time, Yuhihong also spoke solemnly.

"The tenth squad led by Asma, Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi and above, in my name, Asma Sarutobi, on the left, are recommended to participate in the Chunin selection test."

Regarding this, Asma did not hesitate at all, and spoke directly.

"Three people recommended..."

"It's been a few years since the newcomer Ninja took part in the public exam?"

And the recommendation of the three immediately aroused whispers.

"Please wait!"

The recommendation of one of the three also elicited a strong reaction from a Chunin. Iruka hurriedly stepped forward and called out in shock.

"What's wrong? Iruka?"

For this teacher who lost his parents in the night of the nine tails, but poured love into Naruto's heart, Sandai Hokage asked in a very gentle tone.

"Three generations of Naruto-sama, please listen to me, although I may be a little meddling, but the nine ninjas listed just now were my students in the ninja school, and they are indeed very talented, but it is still too early. They should accumulate more experience through actual combat, and then let them take the exam."

In this regard, Iruka expressed his concerns and requests.

It's not a joke to take the exam. These children are all his students. It's too early, and they should accumulate some experience.

"When I became a Chunin, I was 6 years younger than the current Naruto."

It was said that before the Third Hokage could speak, Kakashi spoke first.

Obviously, Kakashi saw that Iruka was worried about Naruto.

"Naruto is different from you! Do you want to destroy that child!"

And hearing this sound, Iruka's face changed suddenly, and he walked forward excitedly, and spoke angrily.

"There is another guy who also passed the Zhongnin exam as a rookie. At that time, he didn't have any mission experience."

Regarding Iruka's angry question, Kakashi looked at the teacher and said in a neutral manner.

"I've said it all, Naruto is different from you, how can he compare with that adult!"

Regarding this, Iruka seemed to be even more angry, and his voice was a little higher.

"When carrying out important tasks, those guys are always complaining. I'm also interested in making them suffer a little bit. I'm also interested in destroying them."

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

"You, what did you say?"

But upon hearing this sound, the angry look on Iruka's face suddenly sank, and his voice seemed to sink several tones.

It seems that there are already some plans to do it.

Even if he couldn't beat it, he seemed to be unable to bear it.

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

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

"Kakashi, stop talking."

However, before he finished explaining, he was interrupted by Yu Hihong who was on the side.

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

However, despite Kureni Yuhi's persuasion, Kakashi finally continued, speaking in a soft tone and a rare serious expression.

hateful!

But upon hearing this sound, Iruka gritted his teeth lightly, but there was no way to refute it.

Yes, Naruto is no longer his student!

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

The decision rests with Kakashi in front of him!

Truly, troublesome fellows!

Seeing the two men at war, Asma at the side lightly bit the cigarette in his mouth, a thought with a little helplessness appeared in his heart.

Ah……

Kurenai Yuhi at the side saw that there was no stopping it, and looked at Kakashi who suddenly became upright, and sighed helplessly.

"But...but, the Chunin selection exam is also called..."

At this time, although he had no position, Iruka did not intend to give up, and spoke again.

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

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

"Three Hokage-sama..."

And hearing this sound, Iruka hurriedly straightened his figure, and looked at the respected Sandai Hokage.

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

Then, Sandai Hokage made a compromise decision.

Iruka, I know you are worried about Naruto.

However, please trust Naruto a little more.

He is no longer the Naruto at the end of the crane in your impression.

While speaking, such a thought flashed through Sandai Hokage's heart.

Naruto who has initially used Nine-Tails Chakra, Uchiha Sasuke who awakened Sharingan, and Haruno Sakura who has grown in all aspects, the seventh class is completely eligible to participate in the Zhongnin Exam.

As for the eighth class, they have also made considerable progress during this period. They completed several C-level tasks perfectly, and they are also qualified to take the Chunin exam.

As for the little Zhukadie of the tenth class, the tacit understanding is excellent, even better than the three of the previous generation of Zhukadie when they were young. What's more, Shikamaru is quite a father, and he can definitely participate Chunin exam.

Even, his expectations for the three members of the tenth class were far higher than those of the eighth and seventh classes.

These rookies can take the Zhongnin Exam.

Although this Chunin exam is special, it does not mean that the three generations of Hokage only need quantity and not quality.

"Pre... preparatory exam...?"

But at this time, upon hearing Hokage's sound, Iruka froze on the spot.

"Yes, it's up to you to test, Class Seven, I'll leave it to you to test!"

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

"Thank you, Iruka-sensei."

At this time, Kakashi spoke in a timely manner.

"Kakashi...Senior."

And hearing this sound, Iruka turned his head slightly, his face full of astonishment.

Could it be that……