"Your results will be announced later. Those whose names are not on the bulletin board have failed."
Indeed, this exam was about intelligence - gathering ability, but there were also those who were timid and didn't take the risk to cheat, and their grades were poor. Those who didn't meet the basic knowledge requirements would also be eliminated.
If a ninja had no intelligence - gathering ability and no corresponding knowledge, they would be doomed on the battlefield or during missions. It was better for them to remain genin and train for a few more years.
Hearing this, Seisuke clicked his tongue. Just as in Naruto's Chunin Exams, Ibiki, that sadomasochistic examiner, played with the examinees' minds in the last question, making them reluctant to give up the chance of promotion at the cost of their future, thus eliminating a group of people.
In this year's exam, it was about intelligence - gathering ability and basic knowledge. One had to be good at at least one of them. If one was good at neither, they might as well go home.
The examiners left, and Seisuke and the others gathered together. Asuma and Kurenai returned the snakes Seisuke had given them. Asuma said, "They were useful, but it really hurt."
"I didn't even use it. Although the questions were a bit difficult, they were still within my acceptable range." Kurenai said.
"For us, it was completely outside our knowledge scope!" Seisuke sent the snakes back to Ryūchi Cave, stretched, and said, "Ah, great. I've finally got through the part I least wanted to deal with."
Exams were always his worst enemy!
"Yeah, now it's time for Lord Obito to show his prowess!" Obito came over excitedly.
The two looked at him suspiciously and said, "Do you think you can pass?"
"Of course! With Rin's help!"
Rin said sheepishly, "Obito isn't very good at this."
"Yeah, we know. Obito is an idiot!"
"You're the idiot! Bastard Asuma! Do you want to fight?!"
"Bring it on!"
The two started scuffling, and the other three showed helpless expressions. Soon, the results were announced. Rin's name was at the top, and Kakashi was second.
Seisuke and the others were in the middle. It didn't matter as long as they passed. They didn't care about their exact rankings at all.
"Where am I? Where am I?"
Obito was eagerly looking for his name among the many names.
"I found it. I'm next to Seisuke!"
Seisuke looked and said speechlessly, "That's Uchiha Runtu, not Uchiha Obito. You idiot, you're at the very bottom!"
"Huh?"
Obito looked and indeed, at the very bottom, in small letters, it read: "The following are the alternate passers, Uchiha Obito!"
He had barely passed. Just a little bit more, and Obito would have been eliminated!
"Great, I passed!" Obito jumped up excitedly.
"I really don't understand. Rin got first place, but you almost didn't pass. How did you copy?"
"Ah... well..."
"An alternate passer. Truly worthy of Obito." Kakashi leaned against the wall and said.
"What did you say?" Obito was indignant. So what if he was a top student? So what if he was a genius? What was there to be arrogant about?
"Okay, okay. You two stop arguing."
Rin stepped in as a peacemaker.
"Now you don't have time to be happy." A Konoha ninja came over and said, "Those who passed the exam, come to the classroom immediately. There will be a briefing for the second exam."
Everyone sat together in groups of three from each team and listened to the ninja on the stage say, "The second exam tests practical skills. You must use what you've learned and ninjutsu to obtain a passing qualification."
"However, this is a team - based group battle. If anyone is missing, the team will be disqualified. The exam will be held at the Konoha Training Ground three days later. Don't be late!"
"That's all. Dismissed!"
After leaving the classroom, Seisuke said, "Should we have barbecue or ramen tonight?"
"Hmm, barbecue, I think." Asuma pondered for a moment.
Kurenai looked at the two who seemed completely stress - free and asked, "Aren't you two nervous?"
"Being nervous doesn't help. If you can win, there's no need to be nervous. If you can't, being nervous is useless. In three days, it's impossible to suddenly become invincible among genin."
Thinking about it, Kurenai nodded and said, "That makes sense. Count me in for tonight."
After having a full meal, they patted their bellies and went home, then had a good night's sleep.
The next morning, Seisuke went to Orochimaru's place but found he wasn't home. It seemed he had gone out.
He had originally planned to use the Chunin Exams as an excuse to get a ninjutsu from Orochimaru, but it seemed impossible now.
"Forget it. I'll find a quieter place to rest." With this thought, he decided to go to the waterfall.
Well, it was just that in this hot midsummer, there were quite a few young ladies at the waterfall. What bad intentions could a ten - year - old kid like him have?
Of course, he was going to train.
However...
Why was there a white - haired uncle here?
"Ooh, this angle... Nice!" Jiraiya was hiding in the bushes, his eyes shining brightly, and drool dripping from his mouth.
"Hey, Lord Jiraiya, what are you doing?"
Hearing someone call him from behind, Jiraiya didn't even turn his head and said, "Scram, kid. Don't spoil my fun. Oh ho ho, are they really that bouncy?"
Seisuke: (._.)
Looking at Jiraiya, an idea popped into Seisuke's mind. He pinched his throat, imitating Tsunade's voice and tone, "Jiraiya, what are you doing?!"
Hearing this voice, Jiraiya was so scared that his hair stood on end. He stiffly turned his head and saw Seisuke trying hard not to laugh.
"Kid, do you see the star of doom shining above your head?"
"Really? Where are the stars in broad daylight?"
Rolling up his sleeves to reveal his well - trained biceps, Jiraiya forced a smile and said, "It seems Orochimaru's teaching isn't up to par. I need to teach you a lesson for him!"
"Ha, just kidding, Lord Jiraiya. No need to be so serious."
"Really? I'm just kidding too."
Your smile doesn't look like you're kidding at all!
"Well, I have a technique here that can make it up to you, Lord Jiraiya."
"Hmph! I don't think much of a technique from a kid like you!"
Jiraiya curled his lips. Seisuke said with full confidence, "This technique can incapacitate many people. It's an extremely dangerous technique. Even you, Lord Jiraiya, would be affected!"
"Hahaha! Kid! Don't talk big. I've seen it all! I've been through battles and bathhouses. How can a technique of yours make me lose my fighting ability? What a joke!"
Jiraiya sneered.
"Well, Lord Jiraiya, don't regret it! Forgive my audacity! Sexy Jutsu!"