Three days later, Hatake Kaede arrived at the Ninja Academy's training ground early.
The training ground was packed with people.When Hatake Kaede walked onto the training ground, all eyes turned to him.
"Why are there more brats participating in the Chunin Exams?"
"Yeah, I don't know what the village is thinking.Quite a few brats have come to participate in this Chunin Exams.Sigh~ I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing."
"Don't worry," the ninja next to him patted the shoulder of the ninja who had just sighed, "This is an inevitable situation.With the outbreak of war, the village's military strength is more or less stretched, so expanding the military is a must."
The ninja in front said, "I understand what you're saying, but letting these children participate, I."
"Haha, it's you after all!Don't worry, these kids who came here are quite talented.They might even be better than you and me!"
"real?"
"What, you still don't believe me?Look at that white-haired brat who just came in.His name is Hatake Kaede, the son of Lord Sakumo.I heard he was always the top student at the Ninja Academy and even graduated early.Isn't he amazing?"
Ignoring the gazes and whispers of others on the training ground, Hatake Kaede strolled to an open space on the training ground and leaned against the wall, waiting for his teammates.
Not long after, Shota and Haru arrived at the training ground and met up with Hatake Kaede.
After the three children met, they greeted each other and waited for the exam to begin.
Soon it was eight o'clock, and the examiner posted a piece of paper on the bulletin board.Those taking the Chunin Exams found their exam rooms according to the posted notice.
The team of three was divided into three groups: Hatake Kaede and Shota Sarutobi were assigned to one exam room, while Haruyu Yuhi went to the other.They agreed on a meeting point after the exam and then headed to their respective exam rooms.
This exam is significantly less difficult than the Chunin Exams that the twelve Konoha 12 participated in during the original manga.
Hatake Kaede and Haruyu Yuhi were always top students at the Ninja Academy, so answering the questions on the test was a piece of cake for them.Even Shota Sarutobi, whose theoretical knowledge was not solid, answered the questions with ease.
Therefore, the three of them will definitely pass the theoretical knowledge exam.
The examination room was very quiet.After the two examiners casually handed out the test papers, they simply warned against cheating and then stood on either side of the examination room, becoming invisible.
Hatake Kaede received the exam paper and quickly glanced through its contents; indeed, the difficulty had been reduced.
Hatake Kaede picked up his pen and quickly filled in the answers on the test paper.In less than half an hour, the test paper was completely filled with answers.
Seeing that everyone else was still writing furiously, Hatake Kaede got a little bored, so he simply lay down on the table and dozed off for a while.
Seeing that Hatake Kaede had closed his eyes, the examiner standing in front of the examination room twitched his lips a few times.
He came over to Hatake Kaede's side, intending to remind him that this was an exam, but found that Kaede's exam paper was completely filled with writing.
[He couldn't have just written this randomly, could he??]
I glanced at it casually, and all the answers to the few questions I could see were correct.That was a little awkward.
The examiner shook his head and slowly walked back.What?Can't someone take a nap after finishing the exam?There's no rule against sleeping in the exam room, especially since they've already finished.
Actually, Hatake Kaede wasn't sleeping while lying on the table; he had entered a meditative state.He discovered that the Rumble-Rumble Fruit not only benefited his physical body but also his mental strength.
At the request of his beloved son, Hatake Sakumo conducted targeted training for Hatake Kaede.This included training in various aspects such as strength, ninjutsu, taijutsu, swordsmanship, and genjutsu.
During training, Hatake Kaede discovered that his resistance to illusions was becoming stronger and stronger.
Genjutsu typically involves using one's own chakra to interfere with the opponent's five senses, disrupting the enemy's chakra and causing them to fall into hallucinations, thereby affecting their judgment.
The most basic idea is to induce a slight illusion in the enemy, disrupt their judgment, and cause them to become momentarily disoriented.
A more sophisticated method is to invade the enemy's mind and trap them in a mental world you've created (Tsukuyomi, Infinite Tsukuyomi, Kotoamatsukami).
As the Rumble-Rumble Fruit is developed, a concrete image of thunder will gradually appear in one's mental world, and any mental force that attempts to invade one's mind will be completely annihilated in an instant.
After finishing his meditation, Hatake Kaede looked up at the time and was surprised to find that only half an hour had passed.He couldn't wait any longer and raised his hand to indicate that he was handing in his paper early.
Hatake Kaede's early submission of his exam surprised many of the older ninjas who had participated in the Chunin Exams multiple times.They stared dumbfounded at Hatake Kaede's departing figure, a million curses running through their minds.
Shota Sarutobi, who was in the same exam room as Hatake Kaede, was also dumbfounded.[Wow, bro, that's amazing!Your early submission makes me look like a complete idiot!]
After leaving the examination hall, Hatake Kaede arrived at the meeting point he had agreed upon with Taiyo Haru.At the meeting point, taking advantage of the remaining time, Hatake Kaede practiced hand seals by doing a handstand with one hand on his back and the other hand behind his back.
Although he possessed the Rumble-Rumble Fruit as a power-up, Hatake Kaede didn't neglect his training at all.Without a strong physique, one simply couldn't unleash the true power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.
Therefore, Hatake Kaede is more demanding of himself than others and will never slack off.
Suddenly, Hatake Kaede, who was standing upside down, sensed someone spying on him.He silently activated his sensory ninjutsu, Mind Net, ready to launch an attack at any moment.
After realizing that no one was around, Hatake Kaede understood that the feeling of being spied on must be coming from the Hokage's office.
"The Telescope Technique, huh?The brooding Third Hokage!"
......
Unaware that he had been harassed by Hatake Kaede, the Third Hokage, after finishing his official duties, remembered that today was the Chunin Exams.
"Hmm~" The Third Hokage paused slightly as he put his pipe into his mouth upon seeing Hatake Kaede, who was standing upside down.
He quickly summoned an ANBU ninja on duty at the ninja academy to inquire about the situation, "What's going on with this kid?The written exam shouldn't be over yet!How did he get out here!"
The ANBU ninja knelt on one knee and respectfully replied, "Hokage-sama, Hatake Kaede has already finished the written exam.After finishing it, he took a nap in the exam hall, then handed in his paper and left.After leaving the exam hall, he should be waiting for his teammates."
"Cough cough cough cough!" The Third Hokage choked on the words of the ANBU ninja."What did you say?He actually took a nap in the exam hall!"
The ANBU member lowered his head and continued, "Yes, Hokage-sama.Hatake Kaede stayed in the examination room for a little over an hour, including the time he spent answering questions and sleeping."
"......"
Listen to this, listen to this, is this even human language?After finishing the exam and taking a nap, it only took someone a little over an hour.
The Third Hokage's blood pressure rose a little.He quickly picked up his pipe and took two deep puffs to calm his urge to punch someone.Then he instructed the ANBU, "I understand.You can go now.After the exam, bring the Teruharu Squad's test papers to me."
The ANBU ninja immediately replied, "Yes, Hokage-sama."
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