I'm in Konoha, and I started with Ashura Chakra.

Chapter 43 The Power of Words First Appears: The Three Blinded Women

"Next, I will reveal the content of question ten, but before that, you need to make a choice..."

Just like in the original work, before revealing the tenth question, Ibiki Morino gave a choice between answering or not answering.

If you choose to answer the quiz, and you answer the tenth question incorrectly, you will never be able to become a Chunin.

If you choose not to answer, it will be considered an automatic forfeit, and the entire team will be eliminated.

This multiple-choice question immediately caused a sensation throughout the room.

Those candidates who had managed to copy the answers were even more furious and stood up to protest.

However, when Ibiki Morino removed his headscarf, revealing a bald head covered in scars just like his face, and exuding the aura of a Jonin, everyone present was stunned by this captain of the interrogation department.

The silent atmosphere was a high-pressure torture for those candidates who were emotionally fragile and lacked confidence in their abilities.

"I...I abstain!"

Before long, one candidate couldn't withstand the psychological pressure and chose to abstain.

As he left, he was still defending himself: "I'm still young. I can always come back next time. I'm not willing to gamble my ninja career on this unknown question."

This single sentence became the final straw that broke the camel's back.

One by one, the candidates who lacked confidence in themselves raised their hands to abstain.

The examination room, which was originally packed with seats, quickly became empty with many seats available.

As more and more candidates withdrew, Sasuke and Sakura, who had no confidence in Naruto, kept their eyes fixed on Naruto's back, who was sitting in the first row and sitting next to Hinata, afraid that this loser would raise his hand.

With only five minutes left, Naruto, trembling all over, slowly raised his hand under the watchful eyes of Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura, whose expressions changed slightly.

boom--

The next second, the hand slammed heavily on the table, drawing everyone's attention.

"Don't underestimate me! I won't run away from this! Even if I remain a Genin for the rest of my life, I will strive to become Hokage. This is my ninja way! Come on, question ten!"

The loud and resolute words echoed throughout the entire examination room.

The candidates, who were initially anxious and hesitant about whether to raise their hands and withdraw, suddenly felt a surge of excitement.

At that moment, they were all inspired by Naruto's willpower, and all the fear in their eyes disappeared, replaced by a determined look.

The atmosphere in the examination room changed instantly.

Seeing this, Ibiki Morino and the proctors looked at Naruto with disbelief.

Yagyu was also resting his chin on his hand, watching Naruto's back with a smile.

Is this what they call "talk-no-jutsu" (persuasion through words)? That's incredibly persuasive

This is good news for Yagyu.

Yagyu didn't know whether Ashura's chakra contained Ashura's will.

If so, then Yagyu is now very certain that the will of Otsutsuki Ashura is still within Naruto.

The Ashura chakra that Yagyu unleashed was just pure energy!

This means that his Ashura chakra lacks the Sage of Six Paths' backup plan!

The game system's level far surpasses that of the Six Paths.

"Time's up. I hereby announce... you have all passed the first exam!"

Seeing that his psychological interrogation had failed, Ibiki Morino didn't waste any words and directly announced that everyone had passed the test.

This result once again caused a sensation throughout the venue.

Those candidates who had just made up their minds to challenge the tenth question and risk their ninja careers were all dumbfounded.

Then many people broke down, standing up and questioning Ibiki Morino: "Then what about all our efforts just now?"

Even though Ibiki Morino explained that the first exam was merely a test of their ninja skills, the examinees still couldn't accept it.

Only Naruto, who had just used his persuasive skills to stabilize morale, had a look of joy on his face.

The first exam, and I've already passed?

Even Hinata, standing next to him, looked at Naruto with disbelief in her eyes.

As Naruto's deskmate, Hinata knew very well that Naruto hadn't written a single question except for his name.

Passing the exam by submitting a blank paper is amazing!

Hinata decided to bring this up later and talk to Yagyu and Ino about it.

bang-

The sound of something shattering glass rang out, and a kunai flew in from outside.

The examiner for the second exam, Mitarashi Anko, made a very high-profile and flamboyant entrance, which successfully diverted the candidates' attention.

"Ibixi, why are you leaving so many examinees behind?"

"Forget it, I'll make sure these guys lose at least half their score in the second exam anyway."

Seeing that no one was cheering her on, Mitarashi Anko didn't feel embarrassed at all. After mocking Morino Ibiki, she scanned the entire room like a hunter on the hunt.

Hearing her words, many candidates felt a chill run down their spines.

Soon after, Mitarashi Anko announced the time and location of the second exam.

The exam will begin at 3:00 PM on the second day, at Konoha's 44th Training Ground, also known as the Forest of Death!

After the event ended, Ino and Sakura immediately said goodbye to their teammates and went to Yagyu's side.

The enthusiastic and proactive Ino, under the envious gazes of Hinata and Sakura, took Yagyu's arm and said, "Yagyu, can I come to your house for dinner? It's been so long since I've tasted your cooking since graduation."

"Of course, let's all join in."

Taking advantage of his height, Yagyu first patted Ino's head, then smiled at the three girls.

The combination of one man and three women attracted a lot of attention.

Seeing Yagyu surrounded by three beautiful and cute girls, the Konoha ninjas who were several years older than Yagyu, as well as the ninjas from other countries, all looked on with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

Handsome, capable, and with so many girls liking him...

This damn guy, which novel's male protagonist is he from?

The female ninjas also felt envy, jealousy, and hatred towards Hinata and her two companions.

Hinata, in particular, attracted many hostile glances.

Some girls even muttered curses under their breath: "How can she be so old at that age? She must have had sex with it, what a shameless woman!"

Yagyu and his companions were unaware of, and wouldn't care about, these people's thoughts; they were already used to it.

After leaving the ninja academy, the four members of the Yagyu group, who hadn't seen each other for several months, went to the market to buy groceries and then went home to cook.

Like the island nation of my previous life, after marriage, women almost always stay at home as housewives and rarely go out to do missions.

For them, letting men into the kitchen was a disgrace.

Logically speaking, Hinata's third daughter, who will be a virtuous wife and loving mother in the future, should be the same.

However, they never stopped Yagyu from going into the kitchen; they only assisted him there.

Because the food that Yagyu makes is completely different from what they make at home, and even different from what they make outside.

That's right, Yagyu cooks Chinese food.

Today is no exception.

After preparing a sumptuous meal to satisfy Ino and Sakura's taste buds, Yagyu didn't check on their progress during this period. Instead, he took out a deck of cards and played cards while chatting about their experiences over the past few months.

Upon hearing that Yagyu, Sakura, and Hinata had all encountered Jonin like the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Ino exclaimed in surprise, her face showing lingering fear.

When they heard that Yagyu had killed a Jonin like Raiga Kurosuki, Ino and Sakura looked at him with admiration, their beautiful eyes seemingly sparkling.

Sakura, in particular, having witnessed Zabuza Momochi's strength, was all too aware of the difference between a genin and a jonin.

Naruto and Sasuke's combined efforts were only enough to avoid Zabuza Momochi's water clones.

And yet, Yagyu was able to kill such a being.

As expected of Yagyu!

None of the three women realized that they had become blind to Yagyu's strength and excellence.

Looking at the three women, whose shapes were almost resembling his, Liu Sheng felt a great sense of accomplishment.

Once the plan is realized, the only obstacle between him and the three women will be their age.

(End of this chapter)