"You've been eliminated, along with your teammates number 148 and 156, leave the examination room."
The Grass Village Ninja unwillingly stood up, wanting to curse: "Damn it..."
"Get out!"
Before he could speak, the Jonin proctor from the Interrogation Team instantly appeared next to the Genin from the Grass Village, grabbed him, and threw him against the wall.
"No matter who you are, if you interfere with the exam, I have the authority to eliminate you!"
Under the threat of force from this Jonin proctor, the other two Grass Village ninjas didn't dare say a word and directly got up and left the classroom.
"Number 71, along with number 3, and 62, disqualified!"
"Number 32, along with number 5, and 19, disqualified!"
........
Just a few minutes after the test started, people were being eliminated continuously, including several Genin squads from Konoha. Their elimination put a considerable amount of pressure on the others.
However, some people had strong mental fortitude, like Yuhi Kurenai, who hadn't answered a single question, yet kept knocking on the table.
'Using sound to release an Illusion Technique, she's... Yuhi Kurenai, a student of the Uchiha Clan Leader, no wonder...'
The Jonin proctor had noticed early on that Yuhi Kurenai was releasing an Illusion Technique. This method was very subtle, and even some Chunin who weren't careful would fall for it, so he didn't bother with Yuhi Kurenai.
However, he suddenly discovered that Yuhi Kurenai intended to release a wide-range Illusion Technique to trap everyone in the classroom.
'I must remind them, or else if one person gets caught, all the proctors will be embarrassed...'
The Jonin proctor thought to himself and then used a cue only they would understand to remind them not to be affected by Yuhi Kurenai's Illusion Technique.
'Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Jutsu!'
The last knock on the table fell, and Yuhi Kurenai's Illusion Technique was swiftly completed, directly affecting everyone in the classroom.
The scene before everyone suddenly changed, and they immediately fell into an Illusion Technique, but the proctors quickly dispelled it.
"Huh? How did I get back here? Mom, why are you here?"
"Ramen shop? Wasn't I taking an exam...."
After the Illusion Technique was successfully cast, many Genin who weren't aware of it saw that the scenery before them abruptly shifted to another scene.
The Jonin proctor, seeing that many people were caught in the Illusion Technique, couldn't help but smile. His task was completed, and in terms of reducing the number of people, he definitely did better than the room next door!
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Hokage Building.
Although the Chunin Exam had started, the ninja leading the team from the Hidden Cloud Village didn't care much about the matters of the exam. Dodai directly came to the Hokage Building, hoping to begin the second round of peace negotiations.
Compared to the Chunin Exam, they were more concerned about the whereabouts of the Two-tailed Beast.
It just so happened that during the start of the Chunin Exam, Uchiha Yoichi, Namikaze Minato, and other Jonin leaders were at the Hokage Building, and Hatake Sakumo, wanting to see Kakashi's performance, had also come along.
The Third Hokage, seeing Dodai's desire for peace talks, had a thought and called over Namikaze Minato and the others.
"Lord Hokage, this time, Lord Raikage has shown great sincerity in the negotiations, offering four Six Paths Ninja Tools that have been passed down in Hidden Cloud Village for many years, in addition to the conditions proposed last time."
Dodai said solemnly: "As long as Lord Hokage agrees to return the Two-tails, Hidden Cloud will quickly show its sincerity."
Sarutobi Hiruzen, hearing this, was somewhat moved, but he still looked toward Uchiha Yoichi and asked, "Yang Clan Leader, what do you think of Dodai's proposal?"
"Not much. Yugito is now a ninja of Konoha, and we don't have a habit of selling out our comrades."
Uchiha Yoichi immediately rejected the proposal without even thinking, then coldly looked at Dodai and said: "Admitting defeat was what you were supposed to do. Although I know you're all shameless, I really should have learned from you and sent Ai's body back at that time!"
Upon hearing this, Dodai said with a slightly angry face: You.... Continuing the war back then wouldn't have been beneficial for Konoha!"
"Then you shouldn't have surrendered. I wasn't the one not willing to continue the war, it's just one heir's death."
Uchiha Yoichi sneered and said: "The Third Generation Raikage wants a son, but also wants face, taking all the benefits for himself? Do you think you're dreaming? Doing whatever you please?"
This speech angered Dodai to the point of clenching his fists, not only insulting Lord Raikage but also mocking him.
Beside him, Hatake Sakumo shook his head, thinking that having Mr. Yoichi deal with Hidden Cloud was indeed the best firepower taunt.
"Lord Hokage, during the negotiations, are we to let others mock us like this? Regardless, we are still envoys from the Hidden Cloud...."
"Let me correct you; you are defeatist cheaters from the Hidden Cloud who shamelessly won't admit defeat."
Uchiha Yoichi interjected.
Hearing this, Dodai, furious, pointed at Uchiha Yoichi and said: "Watch yourself, Hidden Cloud Village won't let you off....."
Crackle!
A burst of lightning flashed, and Uchiha Yoichi instantly appeared beside Dodai, then grabbed his neck and slammed him to the ground.
Bang!
A dent appeared directly on the floor, caused by Dodai's head, and one of Dodai's hands was pinned behind his back by Uchiha Yoichi.
"This kowtow is for you to thank Lord Hokage. Otherwise, according to my suggestion, your Hidden Cloud ninjas would have been killed upon entering Konoha, and you wouldn't have this opportunity to stand in front of me and spout nonsense."
Uchiha Yoichi's strength was something Dodai couldn't resist, especially since he used the Lightning Release Chakra Mode. If Dodai tried to fight back, Uchiha Yoichi could easily snap his neck.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's face changed slightly as he shouted: "Yang Clan Leader, stop!"
Hatake Sakumo also came up beside Uchiha Yoichi, placing a hand on his shoulder and persuading: "Let it go, Mr. Yoichi."
Seeing Hatake Sakumo speak up, Uchiha Yoichi released Dodai and warned him: "Stop your little tricks, and if you dare wander near the Uchiha Clan Land again, even if it's a Genin participating in the exam, I'll have the Security Team kill you on the spot."
"Lord Hokage, it seems we are not needed here. Mr. Yoichi and I will go check the exam hall."
Hatake Sakumo, seeing the situation escalating, feared Uchiha Yoichi might suddenly kill Dodai, so he spoke to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, hearing this, softened his difficult expression and said: "Alright, go ahead, Lord Sakumo."
Hatake Sakumo nodded, then led Uchiha Yoichi away, saying: "Let's go, Mr. Yoichi, I'll treat you to some red bean soup... "
Uchiha Yoichi was then taken out of the Hokage Office by Hatake Sakumo. Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed internally; now Minato should have a good understanding of the way the Uchiha Race conducts themselves.
Seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen's eye signal, Jiraiya stepped forward to help Dodai up, then said: "Dodai, today was an accident. Let's reschedule for another day to continue the negotiations."
Dodai ignored Jiraiya and the Third Hokage, leaving the Hokage Office without a word, further souring Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression.
Then Sarutobi Hiruzen said to those remaining in the room: "You all may leave for now; Minato and Jiraiya stay behind."
Once the others left, Jiraiya began to persuade: "Don't be angry, old man. You knew Uchiha Yoichi and Hidden Cloud don't get along, so why bring him here? This peace talk will probably fail again...."
"I thought he'd respect my position as Hokage, sigh.... The Uchiha temper is indeed tough to handle."
Sarutobi Hiruzen lit his pipe, took a puff, and said to Namikaze Minato: "Minato, when you become Hokage, you'll certainly encounter more frustrating situations than I do, try to adapt."
Jiraiya chimed in: "Hey, old man, I'm still here as the teacher; why are you choosing Minato over me for Hokage?"
He knew well that Sarutobi Hiruzen favored Minato, and he said that just to lighten the mood.
Sarutobi Hiruzen glared at Jiraiya and said: "If you're willing to seriously handle the Hokage duties, I'll recommend you to the Daimyo in the near future!"
"Then forget it, let Minato be the Hokage instead, he's more suitable than I am!"
Jiraiya quickly shook his head, still wanting to travel around the Ninja World after the war, maybe even run into Tsunade.