This is the confidence brought to him by the perfect theory score; when it comes to theory, he can easily beat Obito.
"Huh? The first part is a theoretical exam." Obito showed a look of facing a great enemy, already ignoring Kakashi's gaze. He hurriedly asked, "What exactly counts as passing?"
He just wanted Kakashi, this old guy who had participated in the Chunin Exam, to spill some information.
"It depends on the specific requirements. The Chunin Exam's requirements aren't the same every time." Kakashi shook his head and replied.
The Chunin Exam is held twice a year, and each one's not necessarily the same, let alone those from years ago.
"But the minimum requirement, if we use a hundred-point system, is generally above sixty points." Kakashi added.
Obito's expression became even more severe; sixty points was a huge challenge for him.
"Just go back and study a bit more, you'll be fine." Minato urged reassuringly, having great confidence in his disciples.
"You haven't seen me at my peak." Obito could only silently grumble in his heart.
He wasn't as confident as Minato; it's worth noting that back in the Ninja Academy, he had even scored single digits.
In the fourth grade, with Mokgetsu's tutoring, his grades slightly improved, but they dropped again when he studied less theory later on.
Of course, Obito had another method. Although he didn't trust his own theory, he believed in the all-knowing Sage Mokgetsu; when in doubt, turn to Sage Mokgetsu.
...
Perhaps Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to make Mokgetsu's resume look a bit better; this Chunin Exam had Mokgetsu handling multiple positions.
He was responsible for setting the theoretical exam papers and was also the chief examiner for the second round. Additionally, there were some nominal positions that didn't require actual work.
It seemed like he had many positions, but there wasn't much to do, and some of these could be handled using Shadow Clones, all within a range acceptable to Mokgetsu.
If it got too busy, Mokgetsu would directly refuse. With that time, wouldn't it be better to study Fuinjutsu and Medical Ninjutsu more than working for Sarutobi Hiruzen?
"It's really troublesome; during this time we still have to invite other Ninja Villages. Wouldn't it be better to handle it ourselves? And why am I the one welcoming them?" Walking towards the Konoha gate, Jiraiya complained to Mokgetsu beside him.
Mokgetsu smiled but said nothing; it's not appropriate to complain about such matters in public.
"Even during wartime, holding a Chunin Exam of this level can further demonstrate to the Daimyo and clients the strength of our Konoha. Even among the Five Great Ninja Villages, we are the strongest," Mitokado Homura paused and explained.
The issue of hosting the Chunin Exam was also discussed in their upper ranks. Because the war was going very smoothly, they ultimately decided to invite other Ninja Villages to participate in the exam as before.
Let those participating Ninja Villages and the clients observing the exam feel the strength of Konoha.
First, they decided on the list of Small Ninja Villages, inviting all the small ninja villages around to ensure they stand more firmly on Konoha's side during the war.
As for the Great Ninja Villages, they chose The Hidden Mist Village. Although the Konoha leaders were very confident in their village's strength, they weren't arrogant enough to call their opponents to the village for exams during the war.
The Hidden Sand wasn't at war with Konoha, but their Kage had disappeared. Plus, they were fighting fiercely with the Hidden Cloud, so Konoha didn't bother them and chose the only village not participating in the war, The Hidden Mist Village.
After all, inviting only Small Ninja Villages felt a bit like bullying. Even if you perform well, it doesn't prove strength.
"Letting you do this shows how highly Hiruzen regards you. Don't disappoint his efforts." Utatane Koharu turned to Jiraiya with a stern face.
As an old classmate of Sarutobi Hiruzen, she could naturally guess from his series of actions who Sarutobi Hiruzen most wanted to cultivate as Hokage now.
"The wind is quite noisy today," Jiraiya began to speak unrelated words.
He could see Sarutobi Hiruzen's intentions, but he had no thought of becoming Hokage; he just wanted the war to end quickly so he could continue to travel the Ninja World.
The two advisors looked at Jiraiya with a face that expressed frustration at his reluctance to live up to expectations.
When they were about to reach the entrance, the two advisors adjusted their facial expressions, and with a smile, they looked at the Hidden Mist Ninja team approaching them.
Of course, it was not possible to welcome all Ninja Villages; only The Hidden Mist Village, which shared the same status as one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, received such treatment, whereas the Small Ninja Villages had to present their credentials and come in by themselves.
Mokgetsu calmly stayed within the crowd, observing the Hidden Mist team, using Identification Jutsu on everyone.
[Name: Genshi]
[Chakra: 74000]
[Skills: Water Attribute Chakra Nature Changes (Mastery), Hidden Mist Jutsu (Mastery), Water Release: Water Dragon Bomb Jutsu (Mastery)...]
This was an elderly man holding a snake-shaped wooden staff, looking between sixty-five and seventy. His stats seemed quite good; Mokgetsu estimated this was a person of Elder Level in the Hidden Mist.
Though the stats were good, Mokgetsu felt that in a real fight, this Genshi might not beat Danzo now, as a ninja's strength at this age is quite affected.
Mokgetsu also noticed some familiar faces from the storyline among the crowd, though they had not grown up yet.
[Name: Terumi Mei]
[Chakra: 4000]
[Potential: S]
[Skills: Water Attribute Chakra Nature Changes (Skilled: 2200/3000), Lava Release (Skilled: 1000/3000), Boil Release (Skilled)...]
The future well-endowed Fifth Mizukage was now a flat-chested red-haired child, looking about the same age as Kakashi and them, but Terumi Mei, who could use Water Release to block Madara's Fire Release, indeed had excellent talent, with all-around good stats.
[Name: Momochi Zabuza]
[Chakra: 3600]
[Skills: Water Attribute Chakra Nature Changes (Skilled: 900/3000), Hidden Mist Jutsu (Skilled)...]
Due to his early appearance, Zabuza's track record was extremely impressive, having once single-handedly pushed the Sixth Hokage and the reincarnations of Indra's Chakra and Asura's Chakra to the brink.
At this point, Zabuza looked around the same age as Kakashi, though he was a child version, his expression was very similar to the Zabuza in Mokgetsu's memory, half of his face wrapped in bandages, with extremely cold eyes, seeming displeased with everyone.
[Name: Hoshigaki Kisame]
[Chakra: 7000]
[Skills: Water Attribute Chakra Nature Changes (Skilled: 2400/3000), Water Release: Water Prison Jutsu (Skilled), Water Release: Water Dragon Bomb Jutsu (Skilled)...]
Kisame didn't appear to be the same age as Kakashi; Mokgetsu conservatively estimated him to be at least two or three years older because Kisame's appearance was rather unique, even when estimating young.
"But this stat panel doesn't look like a Genin at all." Mokgetsu thought as he looked at Kisame's panel.
This amount of Chakra was comparable to some ordinary Jonin, and the skill proficiency didn't fall much short either.
"Is The Hidden Mist trying to stir up trouble? Was this part of the original plot?" Mokgetsu was constantly pondering.
Very little about the Third Ninja World War was covered in the plot; he only knew that later The Hidden Mist and Konoha clashed, not knowing whether The Hidden Mist's participation in this Chunin Exam was part of the original work or the result of his butterfly effect.
Unable to figure out the plot, Mokgetsu deduced the purpose from The Hidden Mist team's overall strength, probably wanting to outshine Konoha during the Chunin Exam.
With this level of strength, The Hidden Mist team was not capable of stirring up trouble in Konoha Village; Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't even need to act personally; Jiraiya alone could wipe out this team.
Mokgetsu could only say that it was a coincidence. In another Chunin Exam, perhaps The Hidden Mist, with the relatively young Terumi Mei and others, could outdo Konoha, but in this Chunin Exam, his disciples happened to be participating too, as he was present during the Jonin's recommendations for disciples.