manynovel Chapter 89, Examination 1: Rule Loopholes
Chapter 89, Examination 1: Rule Loopholes
[Ding! Gaara's emotional value +999!]
[Ding! Kabuto's emotional value +999!]
[Ding! Mood points from Tos Anvil +999!]
【bite,……】
A massive surge of emotional energy rushed toward Akali.
To be honest, after acquiring the Shadow Array, Akali had thought about the circumstances under which she would use this move against what kind of powerful enemy.
But she didn't expect things to turn out this way.
That's for showing off.
At this moment, all the genin in the classroom were completely stunned as they stared at the imposing shadow clone in front of them!
Even they could clearly sense that the shadow clone in front of them was a physical clone!
Even if all of Akali's clones were of genin strength, Akali still created more than a hundred clones with genin strength!
Such power is nothing short of astonishing!
Moreover, just from the aura emanating from those shadow clones, one can sense that these shadow clones are definitely not to be trifled with!
So they were all dumbfounded.
No, with that kind of ability, wouldn't it be better to go straight to the top tier?
Jonin need to undergo formal examinations, since Jonin have the right to vote, but Special Jonin can be directly promoted.
With your skill level, what are you doing participating in the genin exams?
Meanwhile, seeing Akali's high-profile display and her scrutinizing the shadow clone in front of him, Gaara, who had been sitting quietly in the crowd, also looked solemn.
"That woman is stronger than when she fought me!"
"Is that so!" Temari was shocked by Gaara's words. "What if we accidentally match up during the exam?"
“Then let’s not face off!” Gaara said calmly. “As Maki said before, let’s quickly finish the second exam after this one!”
"Okay...okay!" The Sand Ninja trio made their decision.
On the other side, Kabuto Yakushi's expression also changed!
He was just fishing, how did he manage to catch a great white shark?
Akali's display of Legion Commander means that even if he survives, he'll be severely injured.
Furthermore, what Kabuto didn't know was that Akali's Shadow Strike Formation was nothing compared to her clones.
The real killer move is that the clones' attacks can accumulate to a certain level and then explode!
That kind of damage would be absolutely unbearable even for someone as tanky as Kabuto!
But it doesn't matter.
Kabuto Yakushi never cared about strength; in his view, strength was useless if you weren't smart enough.
Just like Akali right now, she was provoked by him and immediately used such a trump card ninjutsu. Once we can fully understand her abilities, she will be easy to control.
So what he needs to do now is very simple!
"What an amazing junior! What kind of ninjutsu is that?" Kabuto Yakushi continued to probe for information.
But Akali wasn't about to let him have his way: "Even the dog in front of my house knows that you can't just ask about ninja techniques."
"Dou Senbei, you recovered from your shock so quickly, and you don't look like a background character at all."
"You wouldn't happen to be an information broker who participates in the Chunin Exams to gather intelligence, would you?"
[Ding! Your emotional value from Kabuto is +999!]
The pharmacist's eyes, hidden behind his non-prescription glasses, were slightly open.
He never expected that Akali would guess his identity, or rather, part of his identity!
Kabuto quickly covered up, "Hahaha, how could I be an information broker? I'm really not strong enough."
Akali's expression changed.
"Oh, you're not good enough? Then why are you still hanging around in front of me?"
"Get out of here! I have no interest in talking to trash!"
Akali waved her hand like she was swatting flies.
[Ding! Your emotional value from Kabuto is +999!]
Kabuto Yakushi was a little annoyed at being called a nobody, but the problem was that if he expressed his annoyance, it would be tantamount to contradicting his own words, which would not fit the persona he had created.
What he didn't expect was that just when he thought Akali was brainless, Akali kicked him out like that.
It now seems that Akali isn't brainless; she just doesn't care. She's so strong that she's now acting recklessly.
"What a miscalculation!"
With a gloomy face, Kabuto Yakushi silently returned to the crowd.
After Yakushi Kabuto, the once noisy classroom became completely quiet, resembling a library.
Hinata tugged at Akali's hand: "Akali, let's call it a day, it's too high-profile!"
It's fine to show off your strength to your rivals in the Chunin Exams, but Akali's display of strength is almost like establishing her authority. Such a show of power might offend the examiners.
"Ok!"
Akali readily complied, and countless shadow clones converged at her feet like rivers flowing into the sea.
Then, Akali smiled slightly as she glanced at Shikamaru, who was staring thoughtfully at the shadow at her feet.
She previously fooled Kurenai Yuhi by using the ice barrier in the Land of Snow, claiming that the Land of Snow's unique environment meant her ice jutsu was actually water jutsu.
In the past, when using skills in battle, they were never used in front of the Nara people.
However, if she uses it in front of Shikamaru this time, given Shikamaru's intelligence, he should be able to detect the high degree of similarity between her technique and the Nara clan's shadow technique.
In Konoha, the importance of Nara goes without saying.
If we could use Shadow Technique to distract Nara, that would be great.
Just then, seemingly sensing Akali's gaze, Shikamaru looked up and met her eyes.
[Ding! Shikamaru's emotional value +999!]
Shikamaru forced a smile: "Akali, what's wrong?"
"nothing!"
Akali smiled, then looked at the others who were still a little confused:
"Alright, let's go. The examiners should be here soon, and we should find some seats."
"Okay, okay!" The group followed Akali, searching for empty seats at the table.
This time, no one dared to look at her twice.
After waiting quietly for a while, or rather, after the Konoha examiner who had been watching the classroom the whole time came to his senses, a smoke bomb exploded in front of the classroom.
Ibiki Morino, along with many Chunin Examiners, appeared.
Years of interrogation experience had given him perfect control over his emotions, but thinking about what he had just seen, he still couldn't help but look at Akali, the supermodel.
After glancing at them once or twice, Ibiki Morino turned to look at everyone and said, "You are all very quiet. That's good. This is the proper conduct of a ninja."
"Let me introduce myself. I am Ibiki Morino, and I am also the examiner for this exam!"
"Next, please submit your application forms, receive your number plates, and take your seats!"
"We will distribute the written test papers!"
Ignoring Naruto's cries, everyone took their seats again under Ibiki Morino's arrangement.
Akali was very curious about the blank paper on the back of her face. It felt like the last time she had taken such a serious exam was in a past life.
As for the ninja academy exam? That doesn't count.
At this point, Ibiki Morino also began to explain the exam rules.
"I will not be answering any questions in this exam, so there are a few very important rules that you should memorize from the very beginning!"
"The first rule is that all of you will start the exam with ten points. The written test consists of ten questions, and each question is worth one point."
"Then, the exam uses a point deduction system: one point is deducted for each wrong answer, so if you get three questions wrong, you'll be left with seven points!"
"Rule Two: Whether a score is qualified or not is calculated based on the sum of the scores of the three individuals!"
"Please note that in this exam, any act of cheating or suspected cheating will result in a two-point deduction for each instance!"
"In other words, there are situations where someone is asked to leave before the written test is even finished!"
"Then if anyone in the team gets zero points, the entire team will be deemed unqualified!"
"The last question will be announced 45 minutes after the exam begins, and the exam time is one hour!"
"Please, everyone, take the test like a skilled ninja!"
Ibiki Morino quickly explained the rules of this exam.
Akali listened with complete relaxation.
For a time traveler like her, the first written test was just a formality.
Anyway, if you persist until the last question, they will calculate it for you.
After all, for most ninjas, knowledge is not important; what matters is the methods. Therefore, this test truly tests how to obtain information using ninja methods.
However, while listening to Ibiki Morino's explanation of the rules, Akali suddenly discovered a key point!
"We start with ten points. One point is deducted for each wrong answer, and two points are deducted if cheating is caught. So, why don't I just not answer or cheat, and not give myself a chance to lose points?"
"I'd rather do nothing than make a mistake!"
"Eh!!?"
Akali's answer opened a door to a new world for everyone.
"You can do that?"
Really?
Everyone immediately looked at Ibiki Morino.
[Ding! Morino Ibiki's emotional value +999!]
Standing on the podium, Ibiki Morino glared fiercely at Akali.
He never expected that Akali would do something like this to him, which was one thing before!
Akali's words seemed to make some sense at first glance, as if the rules could indeed be understood that way, but this was absolutely not allowed!
In that case, the original purpose of this exam has changed!
They came to test whose intelligence-gathering methods were superior, not who could outdo the others!
Ibiki Morino retorted loudly, "Getting a question wrong doesn't just mean you got it wrong; it also means you didn't answer it at all!"
"So, anyone who wants to pass the exam by submitting a blank paper should stop dreaming!"
"I see..." Hearing Ibiki Morino's words, many people sighed, with Naruto being the most vocal.
He actually thought he could pass without answering!
Most people lowered their heads.
Ibiki Morino breathed a sigh of relief.
But if he thinks he's got the situation under control just like that, then he's seriously underestimating Akali.
“Examiner, we started with ten points, right?” Akali asked, raising her hand.
“No…” Ibiki Morino subconsciously wanted to answer, but then he remembered his earlier rule and chose to shut up halfway through his answer.
However, Akali didn't care whether Ibiki Mori replied or not.
"So, I know I have ten points, and the exam uses a point deduction system. The point deduction is based on certain criteria: one point is deducted for a wrong answer, and two points are deducted for cheating!"
"But you have to find a specific person to deduct points from your system!"
"If, and I mean if, I don't write my name on this exam paper, how can you be sure I made a mistake? How can you prove that this blank sheet of paper is my exam paper?"
Akali has introduced a new perspective.
"Yeah!" Naruto did another sit-up. According to Akali's theory, he could hand in a blank paper again?
"Yay!" Naruto was very happy.
[Ding! Naruto's emotional value +999!]
However, no matter how happy Naruto was, Ibiki Morino was in a real bind!
[Ding! Morino Ibiki's emotional value +999!]
Looking helplessly at Akali, who was acting like a contrarian, Ibiki Morino scolded her:
"Idiot, everyone wrote their names except you. Do you think I can't tell who didn't write theirs?"
"Ah, right, right, that's the problem!" Akali snapped her fingers.
At this point, Akali's smile gradually turned sinister: "If, and I mean if, neither Naruto nor I write anything, and you can't be sure which picture is Naruto and which is me, then so what?"
"Of course, they'll all be eliminated!"
Ibiki Morino no longer cared about his previous statement that he would not answer any questions.
His face was fierce; if Akali really dared to do that, he really dared to eliminate Akali!
Little did Morino Ibiki know that Akali's troubles were not so easily dealt with.
What I said just now was merely a prelude to what's to come!
Akali continued, "Okay, so what if none of us here write anything now?"
Akali smiled brightly: "This is the Chunin Exams after all. The organizers can't possibly eliminate all of us candidates in the first exam, can they?"
Of course not!
Konoha is really looking forward to the Chunin Exams to make some money from ticket sales!
This plan, which forced the organizers to make decisions, directly affected Ihito Morino!
[Ding, Morino Ibiki's emotional value +9999]