Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

"Damn it!"

"Those two guys...they went too far!!"

"They're ninjas from the same village... how could they be so ruthless?!"

"Damn it, how could the Chunin Exams be... how could they be so cruel?"

"This is just the beginning...the exams haven't even started yet!"

"Sigh, it seems the Chunin Exams are only going to get harder. Maybe we should just head home."

【"......"

Although Li's "unwavering perseverance" resonated with many and stirred their passion,

However... quite a few people, after calming down and weighing the pros and cons, chose to withdraw from this Chunin Exams.

[If it's already this cruel before it even begins, what will it be like later?]

As long as the green hills remain, there's no worry about running out of firewood.

Once you're dead, you have nothing left.

[I'll be a genin for life... so be a genin for life.]

The Fourth Raikage: "He just loves all this fancy stuff!"

Onoki: "Heh, Kumogakure kid, all that fancy stuff you're spouting is actually pretty useful on the battlefield."

The Fourth Raikage: "Hmph!"

Mei Terumi: "However, the methods used in this Chunin Exams are quite lenient."

Mabui: "Otherwise, with so many people... at least one-fifth, or even half, would die."

Kurenai Yuhi: "The number is too large. If not handled properly, it could very well lead to the outbreak of multiple small-scale wars."

"Listen up, you bunch of cowards!"

"If you can't even get past us, don't embarrass yourself."

【"snort!"】

"They slunk away, barely escaping with their lives."

"If someone with this level of skill doesn't even have self-awareness... they won't even know how they died!"

[After scanning the area, Izumo and Kotetsu shouted sharply.]

[He shouted this sternly.]

Those who lacked resolve could only lower their heads in silence and withdraw.

However, quite a few people were still caught in the crossfire, yet they lacked self-awareness.

[Looking at Kotetsu and Izumo, his face turned red and his neck thickened.]

[He kept talking, but it was all meaningless drivel.]

"Heh," Gangzi Tie sneered.

"Do you know what kind of exam this is?"

"The Chunin Exams."

"Do you know what a Chunin is?"

"This guy can't even recognize himself... He has no self-awareness, and he's still being stubborn and refusing to admit the truth... Does someone like that deserve to be a Chunin?!"

[Izumo Kamui also said sternly, "A Chunin is already a squad leader."]

"Being a captain requires more than just strength."

"Besides, you don't even have the strength to become Chunin."

"As the squad leader, I bear a great deal of responsibility, whether it's mission failure, teammate injury, or death!"

"Those who have already retreated may still become Chunin in the future, but as for you... Hmph!"

【"......"

The two worked together, constantly launching verbal attacks.

[Soon, those whose predictions had come true turned red in the eyes.]

But what Kotetsu and Izumo Kamizuki said is true.

These people, constrained by their own power, could only suppress their resentment.

Seeing this, Naruto shook his head.

I've lost interest in watching any further.

"Let's go."

With a faint smile, he led Sasuke and Sakura upstairs.

The others were completely unaware of them.

[Kongzi Tetsuya and Kamizuki Izumo paused in their conversation.]

[He glanced at the vanished Class 7 and Class 3, and nodded inwardly.]

"This generation of genin is truly remarkable."

"Iruka's concerns aren't unfounded, but Kakashi and the others understand their subordinates just as well."

"Forget it, these are not our business."

"Alright, buddy, time's almost up. Our mission is pretty much complete."

On the other side.

[Xiao Li quickly caught up with the group, scratching the back of his head, looking somewhat embarrassed and puzzled, and said:]

"I want to test the strength of the other village's genin."

Neji rolled his eyes at him but said nothing.

"Let's discuss it next time," Tian Tian said helplessly.

This scene made Tian Tian awkwardly touch her nose.

I seem to have matured a lot in the black-framed world.

Well... after all, she's Naruto's older sister.

However, this world...

Thinking back to that time every day... her pretty face involuntarily flushed.

Inside the arena, Neji coughed lightly, feeling guilty.

【"untie."】

Sakura's eyes are closed, and she forms a hand seal with one hand.

【Om—】

[The next moment.]

[The actual stairwell has appeared.]

The group walked up.

The others were completely unaware of what was happening here.

After the six people disappeared, the hallway returned to its original state as it had been during the illusion.

Meanwhile, the lower-ranking ninjas who had just broken free from the illusion on the first floor were also rushing to the second floor, only to be lured there by Kotetsu and Izumo.

[A moment later.]

[While everyone was distracted, Kotetsu and Izumo also used their teleportation ability to leave.]

On her way back to her workstation, Izumo Kamizuko said with some regret:

"What a pity...this year's newcomers are truly exceptional...it's a real shame I couldn't watch the whole thing."

Gangzi shrugged and said, "It's okay, we'll get a break in the final stages too. We can watch the most exciting parts then."

"Yeah, let's go. The Hidden Leaf Village really can't function without the two of us."

【"......"

On the other side.

After reaching the third floor, both Team 7 and Team 3 submitted their applications for the Chunin Exams.

[Then, led by an ANBU ninja in charge of registration, we arrived at the actual examination hall.]

"Why are you so late?"

Outside the exam hall, Kakashi lazily glanced at Class 7, who had arrived late.

"It's quite lively there, so I watched for a while," Naruto chuckled.

Kakashi nodded, but didn't say anything.

He straightened up and stretched.

"Only you guys and Class 3 are left."

"After explaining a few things to Kai, he'll be joining me shortly."

【Naruto…】

At this point, Kakashi hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

"It's alright, it's fine to act at this time. Just follow Mom's instructions." Naruto nodded slightly.

[It's understandable that Minato Namikaze and Kushina chose to start their attack at the time of the Chunin Exams.]

After all, some things just aren't interesting without spectators.

[“Izumi is on her way back... Naruto Bridge, huh?”]

[“Dazner has a good eye.”]

"In that case... I'll be going then." Kakashi glanced at Team 3 approaching.

"Okay." Naruto nodded, and Kakashi then left.

Sasuke and Sakura remained silent.

"You guys go too, just act normally. Do whatever the old man tells you to do."

[After Kakashi left, Naruto suddenly spoke.]

[Then, the ANBU ninjas hidden in various corners immediately responded.]

"Yes, Naruto-sama!"

The area outside the examination hall quickly returned to quiet.

Seeing Team 3 approaching, Naruto's lips curled into a slight smile.

"Let's go see if there are any genin from other ninja villages worth noting."