Before entering the tall tower, they encountered Terumi Mei, Hozuki Mangetsu, and an unknown Mist ninja trio who had just rushed over.
Both sides stopped at the same time.
Hozuki Mangetsu instinctively drew his Hiramekarei, looking at Kakashi and Obito.
His eyes were filled with eagerness to try, "You two are the guys who handed in your test papers early during the written exam?"
"We've been looking for you!"
"Come on, let's fight. Let me see why you're so arrogant?"
But Terumi Mei stopped him, "Not so fast."
Then, she looked at Kakashi, licked her lips, and showed a charming smile.
"Kakashi, I've heard your name before. Konoha's genius ninja. Seeing you today, you really are a handsome guy."
"So? Do you feel your heart skip a beat when you see me? If it's you, I might consider it, you know?"
Kakashi snorted.
Even if the other party was the future Fifth Mizukage, he had not the slightest interest.
Seeing this, Terumi Mei didn't mind at all, and said dreamily, "Oh, playing it cool, huh."
"But I like cool handsome guys the most. As my future marriage partner, you don't seem bad at all...", Thinking of this, Terumi Mei's face flushed slightly.
Kakashi snorted again, 'Women will only slowed down my sword-drawing speed.'
As for that person Obito talked about who liked reading erotic books and looked weak every day, that definitely wasn't him.
Terumi Mei smiled and said, "Alright, handsome guy, you guys have your respective scrolls too, right?"
"We don't have to fight. Want to head to the tower together?"
Seeing that Terumi Mei had no intention to fight, Hozuki Mangetsu also sheathed his Hiramekarei.
Although he was the strongest among the three, since Terumi Mei was the team's strategist, he didn't mind listening to her.
Kakashi just put his hands in his pockets and casually said two words, "Up to you."
After speaking, he walked in the direction of the tall tower.
Obito and Rin quickly followed.
Terumi Mei also stuck out her cute little tongue and said, "Let's go."
The group quickly arrived at the entrance of the tall tower.
The examiner checked the scrolls of both teams and, finding no issues, allowed both teams to enter.
Right now, only a few teams had made it into the tower.
Terumi Mei looked around but didn't see Kisame and the others.
"They're really slow?"
Hozuki Mangetsu said with a mischievous smile, "Maybe they're still out there hunting."
But Terumi Mei shook her head, "Random slaughtering will get you disqualified from the exam. They wouldn't do anything reckless."
Hozuki Mangetsu replied, "Who knows, especially with that guy Zabuza who doesn't play by the rules."
Terumi Mei fell silent.
She pondered for a moment, then suddenly asked Hozuki Mangetsu a question, "Do you think what Zabuza did was right or wrong?"
Hozuki Mangetsu was stunned. He understood the hidden meaning behind Terumi Mei's words.
His expression unconsciously turned confused, and he only murmured, "I am the Mizukage's most loyal subordinate."
But Terumi Mei saw Mangetsu's hesitation and whispered into his ear, "Stand on Master Genshi's side. The old man already has a plan."
Mangetsu hesitated, "But no matter what, I will never raise a hand against Lord Mizukage."
Terumi Mei smiled and said, "Don't worry, things haven't gotten that bad yet."
Because the third round of the Chunin Exam would last three days, the ninjas who arrived at the tower on the first day were arranged by the examiner to temporarily stay in the dormitory.
Over the course of the three days, more ninjas arrived one after another. Some teams were intact, while others had already lost members.
Once the three days passed, the examiners immediately got busy.
Even the Third Hokage, dressed in his ceremonial robe, appeared on the stands of the top floor.
After an examiner gathered the candidates, the Third Hokage announced, "All candidates still in the Forest of Death are now disqualified. The third round of the Chunin Exam officially begins!"
"The third round will be a one-on-one match to determine the strongest. I will personally oversee the battles."
"Even if you lose a match, as long as your overall performance meets the standard, you can still be promoted to Chunin."
"Now, draw your number cards."
After the Third finished speaking, an examiner brought out a large box that had been prepared in advance and placed it before the candidates.
The candidates went up one by one to draw their numbers. Those with matching numbers would battle each other.
After Class 7 drew their numbers, they compared them. Kakashi got number 2, Obito got number 6, and Rin got number 8.
Seeing these numbers, Obito froze.
If they all advanced, in the next round, Kakashi would face the winner of match one.
Obito would face the winner of match five, and Rin would face the winner of match seven.
Kakashi was fine, but if Obito and Rin both won, they would end up facing each other.
Obito complained, "Seriously, the Third didn't even rig things a little. Now Rin and I have to fight."
Rin raised her little fist and smiled, "Obito, do your best. If that moment really comes, give it your all."
Obito replied halfheartedly, but in his heart he was thinking, 'Come on, how could I possibly go all out if that happens?'
While the three were still chatting, an examiner had already entered the lower arena and called out, "The candidates with number one, step forward and begin the match!"
As soon as he said that, two figures jumped onto the lower arena from different directions.
Because the winner of match one would face Kakashi, Class 7 naturally looked over.
One was a Kirigakure ninja, someone they had met before. The future Demon of the Hidden Mist, Momochi Zabuza.
The other was a Konoha ninja, wearing his forehead protector neatly. A fellow student from Obito's elite class, the Hyuga clan genius from the branch family, Hyuga Kyo.
Obito and Rin couldn't help but look at Kakashi.
Kakashi was stunned, "Why are you all looking at me?"
Rin smiled, "Kakashi, if Zabuza wins, the destined showdown will come early."
Kakashi frowned, "I told you already, I'm nothing like that pervert who reads dirty books."
"Besides...", Kakashi looked at the lower arena, "Obito, you said Zabuza's signature move is the Hidden Mist Technique paired with Silent Killing, right?"
"Those abilities can be countered by the Byakugan. Plus, Kyo isn't weak either."
Obito nodded, "Then let's watch closely."
Below, both contestants had finished preparing, and the examiner announced, "Chunin Exam, Third Round, First Match—Momochi Zabuza versus Hyuga Kyo, officially begins!"
As the words fell, cheers erupted from the side where Hyuga Kyo had just jumped down.
It was Kyo's teammates cheering for him.
And since they were all from Konoha, the cheering caught on, and the spectators around the stands gradually began to shout encouragement too.
Zabuza stared at Hyuga Kyo and revealed a dangerous smile, "Even if this is your home turf, I won't lose."
"Let me show you my ultimate move."
Zabuza formed hand seals, "Ninjutsu, Hidden Mist Technique."
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