Chapter 128 Sakura Scared, Exams Begin

"What, your teacher is Kurenai Yuhi?"

"Hahahahaha, I got it wrong! I thought Hokage-sama would assign you and Uchiha Sasuke to Kakashi Hatake!"

Might Guy rubbed the back of his head with one hand, laughing heartily, his wide grin revealing bright, sparkling white teeth.

Immediately after, Might Guy flashed behind Uchiha Sasuke, pointing his thumb at himself and proudly declared, "Kakashi-sensei and I are known as the 'Eternal Rivals'!"

"When did he get behind me?!"

Uchiha Sasuke, with his Two-Tomoe Sharingan open, was greatly startled. He spun his head around, and indeed saw Might Guy's signature pose.

"N-No way, that's too fast—"

"His speed alone surpasses Kakashi-sensei's, he's practically inhuman!"

Sweat beaded on Sasuke's forehead as he stared at Might Guy with a look of horror.

"I'm even stronger than Kakashi!" Might Guy proudly stated.

"Damn it, he's even stronger than Kakashi-sensei…"

Sasuke's clenched fist trembled slightly, feeling the invisible pressure emanating from the seemingly simple-minded man in front of him.

Might Guy said, "Alright, my clumsy student was in the wrong just now."

"For my sake, please forgive him this time."

"Besides, it's getting late. There aren't many minutes left until the exam. How about we end this fight?"

"I have no problem with that." Naruto spread his hands, looking indifferent.

He had originally intended to gauge the true power of Eight Gates.

However, just like in the original story, Might Guy appeared in time, preventing him from experiencing the Fifth Gate of Eight Gates.

"Naruto-kun, let's go."

Hinata glanced at the clock hanging on the corridor wall and gently tugged on Naruto's sleeve.

"Alright, let's go."

Naruto led the two girls of Seventh Team, departing first.

Sakura Haruno, unable to tolerate the two bowl-cut, thick-browed individuals, also urged Sasuke to go to the classroom for the exam.

After they left, the usually sunny and foolish Might Guy suddenly dropped his smile, his expression becoming serious.

"His strength is formidable. During the exam, try to avoid confronting them!"

Rock Lee re-adjusted his leg weights and asked in confusion, "Uchiha Sasuke? He's called a genius. I want to prove that effort can surpass talent!"

To his surprise, Might Guy directly denied it.

"While the Uchiha clan's Sharingan is indeed troublesome, if you train with me, pouring out your sweat, pouring out your youth, putting in ten or even a hundred times the effort of others, our youth and passion will definitely not be inferior to the Sharingan."

"Then, Guy-sensei, you mean…?"

"U-ZU-MA-KI NA-RU-TO!" Might Guy answered, enunciating each word.

"Even Neji isn't his opponent?" Rock Lee asked in surprise.

This thick-browed boy still truly respected Hyuga Neji.

"Well, it's probably a misconception. The one who left certainly wasn't him, but something inside him, right? Hahahahaha!"

Might Guy placed one hand on his hip and rubbed his head, laughing heartily.

"It must be like that."

"Otherwise, why would a twelve-year-old kid make me feel my heart pound? This is a man's intuition, it can't be wrong. The only explanation is the Nine-Tailed sealed inside Uzumaki Naruto!"

Might Guy's eyes flashed with a sharp glint as he convinced himself.

Naruto hadn't expected that even after completely suppressing the terrifying aura of the Shadow Monarch, Might Guy, relying on his so-called 'man's intuition,' could still sense something unusual.

Arriving on the third floor, the door to the real Room 301 burst open.

Immediately, a noisy clamor erupted from within.

Naruto, Hinata, and Ino Yamanaka remained calm, but Sasuke and Sakura, who were with them, were stunned, feeling both shocked and uneasy.

"It's—it's all people—"

"Are they all examinees?"

"They all look so strong!" Sakura's voice was filled with surprise.

Ino Yamanaka didn't forget to bicker with Sakura, making a face at her and saying, "Tch, Sakura, are you scared? They all look weak, alright, they're not as strong as you think."

"Or perhaps, I've become too strong, while you're still standing still?"

"You annoying, stinky Ino, you're the weak one!"

"My Sasuke will defeat all opponents and become first in the Chunin Exams!" Sakura stepped forward, pointing at Ino Yamanaka, angrily refuting her.

Sasuke indicated that she shouldn't involve him in her boasting. He put his hands in his pockets and silently found a place to sit down.

The argument between the two girls attracted everyone's attention. The large classroom, which had been noisy and chaotic, suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Dozens, even hundreds, of Ninja from various countries and hidden villages all looked towards Naruto, Hinata, Sakura, and the others at the door.

Naruto, of course, needed no explanation.

Ino Yamanaka had endured Naruto's hellish training. Such a small scene was nothing to her; she wouldn't even be afraid if Kurama threatened her.

As for Hinata, though her mental resilience wasn't as strong as Ino Yamanaka's, it wasn't bad. She just wasn't used to being the center of attention and became shy again.

Among the few, Sakura was probably the most flustered.

Her face turned instantly pale.

Among the crowd, there were not a few masters like Gaara. So many people, with their hostile and aggressive gazes, felt like needles and thorns, indeed creating immense pressure.

"Boom!"

Just then, at the podium area of the classroom, a large cloud of Chakra white mist exploded.

Ibiki Morino and the Konoha Village Ninja, led by him, suddenly appeared in the swirling mist. Their even more ferocious and stern aura directly dispersed the pressure from the disorganized crowd.

Ibiki Morino, with a black bandana wrapped around his head, wearing a majestic cape, and with several fierce scars on his face, spoke with an air of authority without needing to be angry:

"Are you getting impatient?"

"My name is Ibiki Morino, and I am the proctor for the first stage of the Chunin Exams."

"You few, quickly find seats and sit down! The exam is about to begin!"

Ibiki Morino, wearing black gloves, pointed at Naruto, Hinata, and the others.

Although Ibiki Morino looked more menacing and frightening, Sakura felt as if she had taken a calming pill and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

After they were seated, Ibiki Morino continued, "Alright, I'll take this opportunity to explain."

"No private fights are allowed without the proctor's permission. Even with the proctor's permission, you must not kill!"

"If you violate this, your exam qualification will be immediately revoked. Did you hear that clearly?!"

Many Ninja remained silent, unknown how many of them harbored ulterior motives.

"Alright, the first stage of the Chunin Exams will now begin immediately."

"After you submit your application forms according to your seating order, return to your seats. We will then distribute the written exam papers."

Ibiki Morino picked up a piece of chalk and quickly wrote on the blackboard, explaining the rules for the first stage of the exam.

"Naruto, I'm so nervous—" Hinata, covering her full chest concealed by her jacket, said to Naruto with a flushed face.

Naruto smiled and replied, "Don't be nervous, the first stage of the exam is very simple."