Konoha.

Examination Ground.

Numerous children sat on the grassy ground by the stream, their blood-stained garments and scarred faces fixed on the figure in front of them.

"Congratulations on passing the first exam and progressing to the next exam, which will be held in 5 days."

The Hyuga proctor eventually arrived, and as he stood in front of the exhausted candidates, he announced the end of the first exam.

"Sigh...

"Finally, it's over"

Hearing his remarks, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, relieved that what they feared the most had not occurred.

According to their Senpai, a sudden secret exam is nothing uncommon, and they should pray to avoid it.

And it appears they were fortunate not to come upon that.

They are all fatigued and have consumed too much chakra as a result of the struggle earlier; if an exam were to occur now, they would have no choice but to quit.

"Silence!!"

The Hyuga proctor raised his hand and shouted as everyone immediately stopped talking and looked at him attentively.

"45 teams participated prior to the start of the exam, and at the completion of the first exam, only 16 teams qualified, even fewer than the maximum 20 teams."

"5 squads surrendered at the start, 17 groups were entirely obliterated, and 7 were frozen, but their condition is stable and they are not in danger."

The Hyuga proctor read the statistics, and when he finished, everyone gazed at Aokiji with hatred in their eyes.

They, like Jiraiya and Tsunade, hated the kid who forced them to battle.

*It's really scary~*

Sensing the menacing eyes of everyone, Aokiji couldn't help but act like a certain person from his memory of Kuzan as he knew he might have unknowingly made many enemies.

"While you passed the first exam, it is far from proof that you are qualified to be a Chunin."

"You become a squad leader after becoming a Chunin." Aside from strength, you must learn a variety of other skills to lead a squad."

"What you went through was nothing compared to a real mission."

"Un"

Everyone glanced at each other and nodded, knowing that what the proctor said was correct.

The exam is insignificant in comparison to a B- or A-rank mission.

On a real mission, there are numerous factors to consider in order to assure your survival.

To become a Chunin, you must be able to track down your adversary and analyze the issue calmly even in a crisis.

"The second exam will begin in 5 days, so rest properly and tend to your wounds to get back in shape."

"Hehe~, But keep in mind that the next exam will not be as simple as this one."

The proctor grinned, which the contestants mistook for a devil's smile.

"This was easy!!"

"I'd like to go home."

Jiraiya couldn't help but say it after hearing that the exam was simple.

What is a difficult one like if this was easy?

"BOOM!!"

"Get out of here, you perv."

Jiraiya was afraid just picturing it as he held Tsunade beside him, but the response was a fist that sent Jiraiya flying.

"Let's go back; you must be exhausted."

The proctor left as Asahi said to Aokiji and co, ready to go back.

The three of them went after Asahi, but the nasty eyes of the contestants remained on Aokiji, who sped up, not daring to stay any longer.

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Konoha.

The Hokage Building

Within the Hokage Office,

"I never imagined Mist to produce such a talent."

Sarutobi made a remark after reading the first exam report, which had just been presented to him by the Anbu in front of him.

"Lord Hokage, that boy, his Ice Style is a little different from the other Yuki Clan members."

"Oh, really?"

The reportage Ninja expressed his concern to Sarutobi, who raised his eyebrows and inquired.

"Lord Hokage, I've faced many Yuki Clan Shinobi before, but I've never seen something like bursting Ice."

"However, I witnessed it with my own eyes, with a single seal; the ice exploded like explosive tags."

"With your Ninjutsu knowledge, Lord Hokage, you should grasp how terrifying this power is."

"You're right; that kid is simply a humanoid exploding machine"

The Anbu's anxiety was understood by Sarutobi, who nodded.

"If deployed on a broad scale, this skill would be too devastating to the adversary in a war."

First, there's the freezing ability, then there's the scary shockwave it causes, and finally, and most dangerously, there's the thick ice cloud that obstructs vision.

"Well, you may go back now, and don't be too concerned about that kid."

"Even if that youngster has a terrifying skill, the Genin of Konoha are no less than him; we should keep the younger generation to themselves."

"Yes! " Lord Hokage!!"

*Poof*

The Anbu bowed as he burst into smoke and vanished, leaving a thoughtful Sarutobi in the office.

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