Of course Itachi did not participate in setting the questions.
The reason for this coincidence is that both mathematics and physics are essential knowledge reserves in a ninja's career.
Whether it was calculating trajectories in battle or intelligence codes, one had to understand these - the Hidden Mist Village simply simplified them to the most concise level.
Remove the meaningless packaging and leave only the most core part.
——If you can’t even parse these.
Then you don't have to take the subsequent exams.
Of course, it is a painful mask for the ninjas, but it is a joy to the audience.
Seeing the ninjas scratching their heads, the audience laughed and offered encouragement.
“Come on!”
"Watch you guys!"
"Ah, this is exactly like me during the exam."
But after all, they are all carefully selected elite Genin, and the entire team would not be stumped by such a small problem.
After calming down and finding the key, the candidates found the answers and started to take action.
Then, a new round of painful masks began.
"Rabbit!? Let's protect the rabbit!?"
"Oh my god, isn't this ice... How can I protect it?"
"Fuck, fish!??? Does this mean we have to find fish before we can start? Wait, we have containers for fish."
The candidates once again felt the malice towards them by the Chunin Exam Preparatory Committee.
You call this a mission objective?
Thinking of what the examiner had said before, 'If the mission target is injured or damaged, it will be considered a failure regardless of whether you can board the ship on time,' the candidates were about to cry.
If I am guilty, please use ninjutsu or let the shadow punish us.
Killing someone is not a good thing. At worst, you can be a hero in the next life.
But you ask me to protect the ice/fish/rabbit...that's too much.
The invigilator in charge of this exam hadn't left yet. Noticing the complaints from the candidates, he shook his head, stood on a high place, and used wind escape to amplify his voice.
"Do you think we are making things difficult for you?"
He didn't hold back on talking and got straight to the point.
“…Isn’t it?”
Some people are not convinced.
We are ninjas, protecting important people and facing vicious bandits and ronin.
Those are jobs that require a lot of effort. What's the point of asking us to do these things?
"Of course not."
The proctoring ninja snapped.
"The work of a ninja is all-encompassing. This not only means that there are many things to encounter, but also means that we ninjas need to be fully prepared at all times and in all places. No matter what work we do, we must ensure that nothing goes wrong."
"Employers will make various requests for personal reasons. They either have no other options or they trust the ninja's ability, so they choose to give the work to us."
"As ninjas who have accepted missions, our mission is to respond to the employer's requirements and complete the work with quality and quantity. Whether the employer's requirements are to deliver ice or protect rabbits, or to find designated rare fish or plants, we must have corresponding response methods."
"If you choose to be a ninja, you must be responsible for your work."
“It doesn’t matter who the employer is or what they ask for.”
The proctoring ninja looked around.
"If you don't even have this much awareness, then you should quit being a ninja as soon as possible."
"…It also saves us from bringing shame to our own ninja village if something goes wrong."
He finished the last sentence slowly.
As soon as the words were spoken, everything was silent.
No one made a sound.
Even many candidates who had been complaining before lowered their heads in shame.
After seeing these outrageous "mission goals", they were just angry and felt fooled. They didn't expect that these inconspicuous little things also contained such meanings.
...They took the ninja's job for granted.
Because there is no war, the most things these Genin have done over the years are to find things, escort goods, and do odd jobs for the Ugetsu store.
Most of them were holding back their anger, thinking that the skills they had practiced for so long should be used in more critical and cooler situations.
But they forget that the mission of a ninja is based on the needs of the employer.
They really feel very guilty... It seems that our practice is still not enough.
Not only were the examinees moved, but the audience also showed touched expressions after hearing the words of the invigilator ninja.
Well, not all of them have experience in commissioning ninjas.
Even if there is, most people don’t think too much about it. It’s just a relationship where I pay and you do the work.
I didn't expect the ninjas to think so highly of me.
The entrustment.
In order to complete the commission, I would actually practice so hard on weekdays...
This effort, this attention... is really heartwarming.
"I underestimated the ninjas."
"I didn't expect they would think so much and in so much detail."
The words of the invigilator Ninja directly elevated the atmosphere and content.
The ninjas reflected and the audience was moved.
Kill two birds with one stone.
——Of course, this kind of rhetoric is definitely not something that a traditional ninja who is stubborn to the core can say.
The real hero, Yu Yue who helped draft the lines of dialogue, smiled secretly, keeping his merit and fame to himself.
To achieve a good show effect, of course "persecution" is inevitable, but even if it is persecution, it can't be so blatant, right?
It really makes people feel full of complaints, and the subsequent process will not be very exciting.
So they not only have to persecute, but they also have to give a fair explanation for this "persecution."
This is the so-called 'art of speech'.
Persecution (x)
Test (√)
In fact, not only the examinees, but even the ninja in charge of supervising the exam himself was moved after hearing it.
It turns out that these contents are included in their arduous training.
He originally only had a vague concept, but Miss Yu Yue's summary made it clear to him.
And precisely because he himself was moved, his words were particularly contagious.
——This is probably what is meant by "If you want to convince others, you must first convince yourself."
After a brief moment of reflection, some candidates stood up.
"What are you doing?"
Seeing their companions carefully picking up the rabbit from the cage, some people couldn't help but look at them in confusion.
"Of course we have to protect it until we can get it on board."
"That cage..."
"The cage is so dangerous. If we fail to dodge and the cage is thrown out, won't the rabbit be doomed?"
Hearing his words, his companion was stunned for a moment before nodding.
How should I put it…
It seems to make sense?
Once people accept the setting, they will subconsciously improve themselves.
So instead of scolding his teammate, his companion turned around and picked up the cage again.
"What are you carrying the cage for? Don't tell me you're planning on putting the rabbit in there."
The person who first picked up the rabbit looked at him warily.
"Of course not."
The man shook his head, then found a random stone and stuffed it in.
"I'm using this as bait to confuse people."
He said seriously.
"After all, it's common sense that rabbits are kept in cages. So as long as we carry the cage, people will subconsciously think that the rabbit is in the cage. In this way, the cage will become a perfect bait!"
So convincing and well-reasoned!
So he immediately received praise from his teammates:
"You're really quick-witted! It makes so much sense!"
"Hehe, it's nothing... Anyway, let's find a safe place to hide first! Who knows when this assessment will end?"
The situation of other teams is similar.
Some people used belts to tie up ice, while others tried every means to go into the sea to catch fish.
In short, almost all the teams started to take action.
Only Uchiha Itachi's team was confused.
How should I put it? When they saw the word "expensive" before, they thought that they might be facing something very precious. But when they found the target item with the answer to the math problem they had solved with great difficulty, they were still stunned.
"Is this a portrait of Miss Ugetsu???"
Looking at the contents of the opened package, the three were stunned.
To be honest, a portrait cannot be said to be that precious.
But considering the person in the portrait...it is indeed very expensive.
“Is that so…”
A sound like Xinzi was sleepwalking could be heard.
Judging from the current size and sales of Yu Yue Store (although she didn't know the exact amount), it was indeed a very 'expensive' business.
Just when Xinzi and Tianma were stunned, Uchiha Itachi suddenly wrapped up the portrait again.
"What are you doing?"
Tianma, who was almost touched by the bundle of cloth, frowned.
"It's too humid here. If the painting continues to be exposed to the air, something bad will happen to it."
Although in people's perception, ninjas are rough guys who like to fight and kill.
However, because the work involves many aspects, and there are many aristocrats and wealthy families among the clients, they may not understand art, but they still have knowledge about the maintenance of artworks.
Hearing Uchiha Itachi say this
Speaking of which, Tianma and Xinzi's expressions also froze, with a hint of fear.
Fortunately, Uchiha Itachi reacted quickly, otherwise the portrait would have suffered irreversible damage during the time they were in a daze, and they would have been doomed.
This isn't just about the Chunin Exams coming to an end.
It's that they all failed in their duties as ninjas.
"Then we will now..."
“Be careful!”
Almost at the same time as they were talking, the abandoned house they were in suddenly shook. After a brief shaking, the house collapsed with a loud bang.
Uchiha Itachi quickly picked up the portrait and flew out.
Tianma and Xinzi provided cover from behind, escorting him as he rushed out to prevent the falling debris and broken wood from harming him and the "treasure" he was escorting.
Something might happen to them, but not to the mission target.
In fact, it was not just Uchiha Itachi's team. All the candidates in the ruins encountered various troubles to a greater or lesser extent.
Just as the invigilator ninja said, although this place is a ruin, it is full of dangers.
Natural disasters and man-made disasters are everywhere.
If you think that everything will be fine once you get the mission target and find a place to hide, you are wrong.
"Wow... this place is really dangerous."
As an important partner of the ninja villages.
The great god of wealth in the eyes of countless people.
Of course, Yu Yue has her own VVVIP audience seat
Although the ruins were dangerous, the high ground where Ugetsu was located had been surveyed several times and was confirmed to be very safe - plus she was accompanied by Uchiha Shisui.
Although Uchiha Shisui has not been active on the front line "like a ninja" for many years, it can also be said that no one knows how powerful Uchiha Shisui has become.
But judging from his outstanding performance in the last Chunin Exam, he will definitely become a 'Jonin'.
As for how much stronger he is than the average jonin...that's another question.
Under the shed, Yu Yue held a telescope and looked at the candidates who were in a state of panic in the distance. Unlike the candidates who were in danger, the shed where Yu Yue was was not only clean and tidy, but also had special snacks such as coconut juice and coconut milk jelly.
Compared with the ruins, they are two completely different worlds.
"How did they find a place like this?"
Yu Yue put down the telescope and rubbed his eyes.
Vibrate for a while
When it rains, the waves crash against the shore, and then the houses collapse, the walls and the ground fall down.
It's a shame they could find a place like this.
“It’s okay, actually. ”
As a ninja, Uchiha Shisui knew many places that were much more dangerous than this.
These situations, which seemed incredible to Yu Yue, were not surprising to him.
"Many ancient ruins or sites are more dangerous than this one."
"I can understand traps and the like..."
Yu Yue didn't know how to explain.
She wanted to say that from a scientific point of view, a ruin would not cause so many problems.
But considering that this is a ninja world where chakra can do everything, she didn't dare to speak - after all, chakra or ninjutsu, these things are not under the control of science.
"What's the problem?"
The curly-haired boy tilted his head.
There are so many problems.
But considering that the two people's perceptions were different from the beginning, Yu Yue chose to change the subject.
This is hard to explain.
"Ninjas have a lot of different jobs."
Although she helped draft the script, these strange mission objectives were not her work.
These were all drawn up by the Hidden Mist Village itself.
"Yeah...but escorting items isn't the hardest part."
“Isn’t this difficult?”
Looking at the candidates in front of her who were in a mess, Yu Yue was shocked.
"Then let's do a simple safety question and answer session."
"Safety question and answer?"
"Well, although Miss Ugetsuki is unlikely to encounter these problems, she does have the necessary theoretical knowledge."
Uchiha Shisui said, pointing to a fleeing team.
They triggered a trap in the ruins.
"What would Miss Yu Yue do if she encountered such a sudden attack on the road?"
Yu Yue:?
What's the problem?
"Of course I got out of the car and ran."
What else? Stay in the car and be a target?
However, she saw Uchiha Shisui shaking his head helplessly.
“…Isn’t it?”
"Of course not."
Uchiha Shisui said softly.
"It would be more dangerous to leave the vehicle without knowing how many people and traps are outside - the car is safe.
A layer of protection, but there is a high possibility that there are ninjutsu and ninja tools everywhere outside the car."
Ugetsu: "I'm sorry to bother you, but if this is the case, I won't be able to survive in the car."
——Isn’t your statement just like there is a bomb outside the car, and those who get out of the car will be killed directly, and those who are in the car will be killed indirectly?
Uchiha Shisui shook his head.
"No, you will survive."
"The escorting ninja will definitely protect you at all costs, just stay in the car and don't move."
He spoke every word seriously, and his eyes were full of affirmation when he looked at Yu Yue.
Yu Yue's clever brain paused for a moment, and after a while she nodded.
"I understand. I will stay in the car obediently."
"besides."
Ugetsu narrowed his eyes when he heard Uchiha Shisui's voice.
"besides?"
"Yeah." The boy grabbed Yu Yue's hand.
"No matter what happens, or what the other party asks, as long as you can save your life, please agree to everything - even if it means revealing the village or the Uchiha secrets."
Even Uchiha was mentioned, which shows how serious the boy is.
"but……"
Ugetsu certainly didn't think of himself as a hero who could face torture without opening his mouth.
But as an Uchiha, is it really okay for Shisui to offer his services to reveal Uchiha secrets?
"Nothing, but, Miss Yu Yue, all you have to do is prioritize saving your own life. Everything else is not important."
"Money and secrets are both fine, and they can be abandoned."
"It is our responsibility as ninjas to keep secrets for the sake of our village and our family, even to the point of sacrificing our lives, not Miss Ugetsuki's."
Of course Uchiha Shisui can sacrifice himself for the village and family.
He also felt that this was a matter of course.
But Miss Ugetsu is different.
She is different from them. She has no responsibilities to the village or the family.
On the contrary, the village and the ninja clan are developing with the help of her power.
Going further, one could even say that Ms. Ugetsuki is 'hope'.
Whether it is the village or the ninja village, they are all following her to find a new way out that is completely different from the past.
They had never taken this road before. If it weren't for Miss Yu Yue, they would probably
It is also difficult to find.
Yu Yue: “…”
This is becoming more and more exaggerated.
She sighed:
"Hearing what you said, I think it's better for me not to go out."
They say that you have to reveal the secrets of the ninja village and ninjas to save your life...
Uchiha Shisui quickly shook his head.
"No, that's not what I meant."
"It is our responsibility to allow Miss Ugetsuki to act as she pleases."
"I'm only saying this to prepare for a rainy day..."
As he was talking, he suddenly shook his head.
"No, I should say that Miss Yu Yue just needs to remember to survive... and leave everything to me."
The preliminary round of this Chunin Exam made the candidates realize what malice from the world is.
In just two days, they experienced natural disasters including but not limited to earthquakes, tsunamis, and mudslides.
There are also various traps, mechanisms and accidents.
People in the dead object group, such as those holding ice and those holding portraits.
Ice will melt and paintings will be corroded by water vapor.
After all, rabbits and fish are living creatures. It is impossible for them to stay in one place and not respond to whatever humans do.
Moreover, they need to eat and drink, and they may get sick if they are not careful.
The already unstable situation of the team was made even worse.
"Why do I feel like this fish is going to turn over..."
"Stop talking now. I just hope this thing can get over. I'd be willing to lose three years of my life if it means that."
"Our rabbit..."
"Six Paths Sage, please don't let our rabbits become like the fish of the next team."
"Are you sick? You can pray if you want, but why do you have to bring our fish with you?"
"Six Paths Sage, please do not listen to their prayers!"
After some prayers.
Those who believed in the Sage of Six Paths and those who did not were all silent.
Ah this.
Putting aside the question of whether the Six Paths Sage cares about this or not, aren't the method and content of your prayer wrong?
Of course there are also some rational ones.
"What's the point of praying to the Sage of Six Paths at this time?"
A candidate from the Hidden Mist Village rolled his eyes.
"That's right, how can you succeed if you cram at the last minute?"
The other ninja nodded in agreement.
"People like them can't find the right person even if they pray."
The ninja from before started to speak.
He clapped his hands three times earnestly at his mission target - a small flickering flame that was carefully stored away, then bowed and uttered his prayer.
"Uchiha God! My flame must not be extinguished!"
The ninja who echoed behind: "... "
Okay.
There is sense, but not much.
But then again, praying to the flames to the Uchiha who is good at fire escape...
It seems that maybe, there is some truth to it?
After thinking carefully for two seconds, the audience also bowed to their flowers and prayed:
"Please! Lord Senju Hashirama, please protect this flower so that it won't wither!"
——Since Fire prays to the Uchiha, then the flowers and plants should of course pray to the God of Ninjas, Hashirama Senju, who is world-famous for his Wood Release!
The Uchiha who plays with fire, the Senju who plays with wood...who doesn't know this?
What is this called?
This is professional matching.
Isn't this more reliable than praying to the Sage of Six Paths?
Because there is no need to compete with each other, there is not much gap between the candidates.
On the contrary, they are closer to each other so that they can help each other if anything goes wrong - rather than eliminating others, they are more worried about problems with their own mission objectives and then being eliminated themselves.
Get more people to help - for example, ask a candidate who knows medical ninjutsu to check the illness of your target.
Or a ninja who can use wind jutsu can help prevent the ice from melting or something.
In short, the advantages of having more people far outweigh the disadvantages.
So what these people say is not only heard by themselves.
Those around with good hearing also heard it.
Tenma and Xinzi, who had Uchiha in the team, looked directly at the Uchiha in the team.
The two had complicated expressions and seemed to be thinking about something.
Uchiha Itachi: "Praying is useless."
Not to mention praying to Uchiha, even if the legendary Uchiha Madara came, the flame would still be extinguished if it was not properly preserved.
At most, Uchiha Madara will come and set you off with another big fire.
——As for whether you can survive, that is another matter.
"Compared to praying now
It is better to learn from the lesson and lay a more solid foundation after returning, so that you will know how to deal with it when you encounter it again in the future."
This one sentence dispelled the little plans in Xinzi and Tianma's mind.
To be honest, they also want to pray to the second generation, praying that there will be no problems with their portraits.
What? Why pray to the second generation?
Of course, the second generation is famous for being smart and versatile.
Developing a forbidden technique is as easy as drinking water or eating. Thinking of a way to properly preserve the portrait would probably only take a few minutes.
Two days passed like this, the darkness dissipated and light came from afar.
People were almost crying with joy as they watched the outline of the ship slowly approaching.
Oh my god, I finally don’t have to worry anymore.
Oh my god, this escort mission is simply not a job for humans - so the work of Chunin and Jonin is so hard?
I have to face such difficulties every day.
(Chunin Jounin:?)
But before they could all stand up and cheer, an unusual vibration came from beneath their feet.
The candidates, who had experienced this feeling several times, immediately realized that it was another earthquake.
They began to run around as if they were familiar with the place, looking for a safe hiding place and waiting for the earthquake to pass.
Hey, the worst that can happen is that a few more ruins collapse and a few holes appear on the ground. It’s not a big problem.
At the beginning, people who were used to this treatment did not realize the problem.
But the vibrations kept getting stronger instead of gradually fading away as they were used to.
People finally realized something was wrong.
"The ground! The ground cracked!"
Someone noticed a huge crack in the ground.
The crack not only split open, but also continued to expand. Below was a bottomless ravine. If one fell into it, even a ninja might be killed.
But that’s not all.
"It's not cracking! We're falling!"
Looking at the cracks that kept opening and the ruins, stones and trees falling madly to the ground.
Finally someone realized the real crisis they were facing.
The ruins they were in were falling into the sea.