It's better to be a rebel ninja than to be a Hokage

57 second, 58 seconds, 59 seconds...

The second hand on the clock rotates for a full minute, and the minute hand swings along with the hour hand.

The last five minutes remaining for the first exam have also ended.

The time came to five o'clock in the afternoon.

"Well, I'll announce the results of the first exam."

Ibiki's words left everyone confused. What about the last question of the exam?

"Wait a minute! Shouldn't the tenth question be announced?"

A candidate asked hurriedly.

"The 'choice' just now is question 10." Ibiki replied: "You should have noticed that the purpose of this written test is not as simple as answering questions and handing in the paper."

"The real purpose of the first nine questions is to test your 'personal ability'. That is, to find the Chunin I have arranged in the examination room and find a way to get the correct information from them... intelligence gathering ability."

"And the tenth question tests your leadership ability."

"As ninjas, you all know that there are four levels of ninja ranks - Genin, Chunin, Special Jonin, and Jonin - starting from Chunin, ninjas need to have the qualifications to lead a team."

"A ninja will face all kinds of missions that cannot be refused, are unreasonable, and will definitely lead to death throughout his life... These are the situations you will inevitably encounter in the future - and as a captain, you must find the non-existent ray of hope for yourself and your companions in such desperate situations."

"Just like the choice in question 10 of this exam, those who choose to give up answering the question, not risk everything at the critical moment, and pin their hopes on an uncontrollable future - they deserve to be Genin for the rest of their lives - no, they don't even deserve to continue living as ninjas!"

After briefly answering the doubts of the winners of the first exam, Ibiki's ferocious face forced a smile: "Everyone here has the possibility of becoming a Chunin."

"The first Chunin Exam has concluded successfully. Congratulations on passing!"

As Ibiki announced the end of the exam, the window of classroom 301 was suddenly shattered by a black shadow.

Broken glass fell in the examination room, and the black shadow of the culprit was nailed to the podium by a kunai, turning into a huge black cloth banner.

Examiner of the second Chunin Exam;

Wash red beans with your hands!

These words were written in white paint on the black banner.

Ibiki, who was originally in charge of the first exam, had been blocked by the banner, and instead, a heroic young woman stood in front of everyone.

"I am the examiner of the second exam, Mitarashi Anko! Those who pass the first exam should immediately prepare for the second exam!"

Mitarashi Anko's words and actions are quite heroic.

Compared to others, he was more surprised by Mitarashi Anko's sudden appearance.

Naruto was shocked by her outfit.

She had her hair in fluffy braids and wore a khaki coat, through which one could see her black fishing net lining.

The fishing net lining covered her entire upper body and the skin of her thighs.

Under her coat, she wore only a short skirt and a one-piece fishnet lining.

Therefore, Naruto could easily see her graceful and charming figure.

"Even though I'm mentally prepared, this outfit is still as visually impactful as the first time I saw it..."

Fishnet inner armor is like chain mail in the ninja world, with good defensive power but without the bulkiness of armor.

It can be worn by both men and women, and most ninjas use it as their daily uniform.

Temari, who was now sitting next to Naruto, was wearing a fishing net inner armor under her clothes.

But most people wear it as underwear.

The way Mitarashi Anko dresses is indeed a bit... careless.

After all, that's her personality.

In other words, people often say that she is a tomboy who would rather hang out with boys and make friends with them than play girl games with girls of the same sex.

Of course, Mitarashi Anko didn't know that Naruto was muttering about her in his heart.

She looked around the entire examination room 301 and confirmed the number of candidates who successfully passed the first exam.

His tone was somewhat dissatisfied: "There are still 60 people. Although it is not a lot, it is not a small number either... Ibiki, you didn't go easy on them when you were invigilating, right?"

“I think the number of people who passed the exam is about the same as I expected.”

Ibiki raised his hand and pulled away the banner in front of him, reappearing in everyone's sight, and said helplessly:

"Red Bean, can you come in through the main door next time? I'll have to talk to the teachers at the ninja school about the glass you broke later - but I'll leave them to you first."

After saying that, Ibiki waved his hand, turning classroom 301 into Hongdou's home court.

"You will have half an hour to gather at Konoha's No. 44 training ground! The details of the exam will be explained to you in front of the training ground. Those who are late will be deemed to have automatically given up the exam!"

Hongdou didn't give a long speech, she gave instructions simply and quickly.

"Disband!"

After she finished speaking, Hongdou had disappeared from classroom 301.

As soon as Anko disappeared, Naruto stood up from his seat.

He first said to Temari: "Well, I will gather with my ninja team first."

"I want to meet up with Gaara and the others as well."

Temari also stood up and responded.

The candidates who passed the first exam are now gathering with their companions, preparing to go to the No. 44 training ground mentioned by Hongdou.

As everyone gathered, they took a quick look at who had passed the first test, and Naruto joined Sasuke and Sakura.

The three of them greeted each other and walked out of the examination room together.

……

"At this time, it will be night when the second exam starts... but if the exam location is at the training ground, does that mean we have to conduct a night exercise?"

Walking in the corridor of the teaching building, Sakura speculated on the content of the second exam.

"No matter what the exam content is, we should always remain vigilant. The elimination rate of the first exam was so high. Judging from the tone of the female examiner, the elimination rate of the second exam will only be higher!"

Sasuke was also thinking about how to deal with the second exam.

Naruto just followed Sasuke and Sakura and didn't participate in their conversation.

But he agreed with Sasuke's words.

We must remain vigilant at all times.

The second exam was already fraught with dangers, not to mention the uncontrollable presence of Orochimaru and Gaara.

He had just observed those who passed the first exam. Although the number of people who passed the first exam was 6 fewer than in the original, the changes were very limited.

Needless to say, all the ninja class that the Twelve Little Strongmen belonged to passed the test successfully.

Kabuto Yakushi and his group, Karin and Orochimaru's six members of Kusagakure also passed the first exam.

There are also Toss and his group from Otogakure and Gaara and his group from Sunagakure.

In the original work, there are two groups of Rain Ninjas from the Hidden Rain Village, three people who attacked Team 2 where Naruto is, and three people who were unlucky enough to meet Gaara.

They also passed the first exam smoothly just like in the original story.

"Naruto, what do you think the second exam will be about?"

Sakura suddenly asked about Naruto.

"I have heard that the 44th Training Ground has a nickname called 'Death Forest'..."

Naruto glanced at Sakura, only halfway through his words.

The uninvited guest interrupted him.

"Please wait!"

A boy of about their age blocked the way of Class 7.

He has a watermelon-shaped head, thick eyebrows, and big round eyes. He wears a green tights that looks like a strange costume. The ninja forehead protector wrapped around his waist indicates his identity as a Konoha ninja.

Behind him stood a young boy with pure white eyes without pupils, and a girl with two buns on her hair.

"This guy is the Rock Lee that Kabuto mentioned."

Sasuke recognized Lee, as well as Hyuuga Neji and Tenten behind him.

"Why did he suddenly stop us?"

Sakura had just been in trouble with the Sound Ninjas, so the sudden appearance of Team 3 inevitably made her think of the worst.

Naruto just quietly looked at Xiao Li who was blushing because of Sakura.

He was surprised that he didn't see Class 2 on the second floor of the teaching building. It turned out that they were waiting here...