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"I'm not like the previous exam proctors, so don't expect me to set rules about discovering cheating and deducting points. That's just me, Konoha's White Fang."
Pointing to himself, a cold smile touched White Fang's lips. "Of course, if your cheating skills surpass the proctors' eyes, that's your own ability. Begin now. One-hour countdown."
Some had taken the exam multiple times and thus knew some rules, but since the proctor changed each time, the regulations also constantly shifted, making them unpredictable.
"One hour is enough."
Without any worry, Rong Lin picked up his pen, wrote down his name, and began reading the questions.
White Fang, standing at the very front, kept his eyes fixed on Rong Lin, eager to know if this kid truly had the confidence to pass. He knew the Chunin Exams weren't always passable just by having strength; they tested comprehensive abilities in all aspects.
Rong Lin's grades at the Academy were good, but these weren't Academy test questions. The Academy teachers were mostly just Chunin; could one really expect them to create highly difficult questions?
"Seems they aren't too difficult."
After glancing through all the questions, Rong Lin relaxed and began writing. The entire examination hall was quiet at this moment, and the continuous shuffling sound of Rong Lin writing drew everyone's attention.
This kid... is he really that confident? Starting to answer in such a short time, isn't he afraid of making mistakes?
Not just the Genin taking the test, but even the proctoring teachers and the chief examiner, White Fang, were surprised.
This brat... it's only been two minutes, right? He looked through all the questions and already started answering?
Are this year's questions too simple?
Many teachers even exchanged glances and began observing the others. But one look showed everyone else looking hesitant; they knew Rong Lin was extraordinary.
Out of the one-hour time limit, Rong Lin took less than ten minutes, back and forth, to finish everything!
To prevent errors, Rong Lin even specifically activated his Sharingan and Byakugan to observe. The result disappointed him; besides him, the fastest person had only completed two questions. After comparing the answers and finding them roughly correct, Rong Lin couldn't be bothered to observe further. He rested his head on the desk and began refining chakra, lest the teachers mistake him for cheating.
This kid... Seeing Rong Lin directly close his eyes and start refining chakra, White Fang was utterly exasperated. Everyone else was anxious and sweating profusely, but this one? Swish, swish, swish—finished in less than ten minutes and still had the leisure to refine chakra!!
White Fang was exasperated, the numerous proctors were speechless, and even the Third Hokage, observing through the crystal ball, nearly choked on the smoke he inhaled into his lungs.
At this moment in the Hokage's office, many people wore strange expressions. Only Tsunade remained unfazed, taking it in stride. She knew very well what Rong Lin liked to do privately. If someone as hardworking as Rong Lin couldn't pass, then this exam might as well not be held!
Was it purely for amusement?
"Tsunade, is this the one you mentioned? A very confident brat."
Beside Tsunade were Jiraiya and Orochimaru.
The Chunin Exams were held twice a year. The three of them still participated, partly just to show up and demonstrate the importance they placed on the assessment.
"You'll find out soon enough. Perhaps he'll quickly become Minato's comrade-in-arms."
Having always been teased by Jiraiya before, she had finally turned the tables. With Tsunade's personality, she couldn't resist sparring verbally with Jiraiya to vent some frustration.
The corner of Jiraiya's mouth twitched. He gave a wry smile, "You're not kidding, are you? How old is he?"
"It seems you haven't been paying attention to the village news lately," Orochimaru interjected smoothly. "Rong Lin-kun is quite impressive. Unlocking the three-tomoe Sharingan before the age of eight... even the geniuses of the Uchiha clan couldn't achieve that. Right, Tsunade?"
Jiraiya liked being unrestrained, living each day carefree, but Orochimaru was different, always paying close attention to every movement within the village.
News that even Fugaku Uchiha could receive, Orochimaru naturally wouldn't miss. Earning the "-kun" suffix from Orochimaru showed just how highly he rated Rong Lin.
"Really?!" Jiraiya's pupils contracted as he whispered.
"Mm-hmm."
A slight smile lifted the corners of Tsunade's mouth. Seeing Jiraiya's expression, as if he'd just eaten shit, made her feel incredibly pleased. The only word for it was—satisfying!!
This forced him—the one who had recently teased Tsunade about her poor teaching skills—to just smile wryly. Who could have expected this kid to be so outrageously talented?
"So, Jiraiya, please recall carefully the bet you made with me earlier. And remember to fulfill it when the time comes."
Tsunade reminded him kindly, which made Jiraiya utterly dumbfounded. What had he said before?
"No peeking on women bathing for a year, no drinking for a year, and no chasing women," Orochimaru reminded helpfully.
"You don't need to tell me, I know myself!!"
Jiraiya grew angry. How could I have made such a bet with her?! And set such stakes! This is simply outrageous! Jiraiya couldn't imagine what his life for the next year would become if Rong Lin really managed it.
"Remember, one year!" Tsunade reminded pointedly, placing her fair, jade-like index finger near her lips.
"You!!"
"You!!"
"And you!!!"
As time went on, people were continuously caught cheating. Needless to say, their fate was disqualification!
Want to try again? Wait half a year before reapplying.
As more and more people were caught and subsequently disqualified, some considered resisting violently. However, their fate would be even worse. Violently resisting during an exam led by a Kage-level powerhouse like White Fang, and proctored by a group of Jonin—you would die miserably.
"Alright, time's up."