Honkai Impact 3rd: This is how Obito and Rin used it

Sarutobi Asuma retorted, "Before you talk to me, could you open the window and let the smoke out?"

"If you smoke two more bags, this excellent young man will choke to death."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's cheek twitched.

I silently told myself: This is a public place, not a place to hit a child. This is a public place, not a place to hit a child.

He then glanced away from Sarutobi Asuma, walked to the window, opened it to let in some air, and said...

"I called you here today not only to commend you for the tasks you have recently completed, but also to tell you something else."

No one answered, so Kurenai Yuhi politely asked, "Hokage-sama, what is it?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly said, "The Chunin Exams."

"The Chunin Exams?" Kurenai Yuhi's eyes widened in surprise. "Hokage-sama, do you mean the Chunin Exams are really going to be moved up?"

“That’s right.” Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said, “There are some outstanding young people like you in the village.”

"It's time to start the Chunin Exams. It doesn't matter if it's a little earlier. Only in this way can more young people show their abilities."

"Good job, kids!"

"Where the leaves dance, fire also rises..." With Hiruzen Sarutobi's skillful and rhythmic chanting, this simple meeting came to an end.

The Divine Moon Nebula received two pieces of information.

1. The Chunin Exams are less than a week away.

Second: There may be fighting on the front lines. Otherwise, the preparation time for the Chunin Exams notification wouldn't have been so short.

Stepping out of the Hokage's office, I was greeted by several familiar faces. There was the shy Shizune, the sunny Mizuki, and the anxious Morino Ibiki, who looked just like Sarutobi Asuma.

The two groups greeted each other and passed by. Before the door closed, Shenyue Xingyun seemed to vaguely hear a familiar voice.

"Good boy!"

"I've been wanting to meet you all for a long time..."

Shenyue Nebula: ...

As Sarutobi Asuma walked out of the Hokage Building, he was somewhat excited.

"Ms. Misaka, shall we begin intensive training?"

"The Chunin Exams are less than a week away, shouldn't I be training hard?"

Mikoto Uchiha glanced at him expressionlessly and said, "Cultivation should be something you do every day, not something you cram for at the last minute."

"Also, do you really want to become a ninja?"

Sarutobi Asuma: "Of course."

“Mikoto-sensei, ever since you taught me how to use short blades in close combat, I think my current strength is no different from that of a Chunin.”

"This Chunin Exam is my chance to prove myself!"

Mikoto Uchiha looked at Kurenai Yuhi: "Kurenai, is that what you think too?"

Kurenai Yuhi said, "I... I feel I still need to improve. But I want to try the Chunin Exams."

"Hmm." Mikoto Uchiha nodded, then looked at Seiun Kamitsuki one last time: "And you?"

Shenyue Xingyun didn't want to!

What the hell is the Chunin Exams? What's the point?

Having the title of Chunin might result in higher rewards when doing missions with other ninjas.

But he knew exactly what being a Chunin meant, beyond all that.

This means they are cannon fodder who are slightly larger than genin cannon fodder.

With the Third Shinobi World War imminent, and the fighting possibly already underway outside Konoha, Chunin have no advantage over Genin in the war. Aside from facing more dangerous missions, they are virtually identical in terms of influence and autonomy.

Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai valued the title of Chunin, but that was because they possessed the Will of Fire.

Shenyue Xingyun didn't. Or rather, the Will of Fire he learned was different from the version the two of them learned.

Where leaves dance in the air, the fire spreads uncontrollably. One day, the fire will burn down the village, exposing the rotting roots beneath the ground.

Chapter 73 Chunin Exams, targeting

So, a Chunin?

I wouldn't even be a dog.

So-called honors and titles are nothing more than tools for leaders to control their subjects. He had already figured this out the moment he transformed from a beast of burden into a knight of the Great Fortune in his previous life: all honors and titles are illusory.

Only living well is real.

Chatting about life with upperclassmen and underclassmen, and cooking bamboo shoots and pork for Yun when I get home—that's the meaning of life.

So, in response to Mikoto Uchiha's question, he replied...

"Mikoto-sensei".

I think…

[An emergency has been detected!]

[Temporary Mission Issued: Chunin Exams (Pass the exams to become a Chunin)]

[Task Time Limit: 6 days]

[Quest Reward (Choose one): Ghost Vine Whip; Golden Rope; Marriage Chain]

Mikoto Uchiha: "Nebula, what do you think?"

Shingetsu Nebula took a deep breath: "I think Asuma and Kurenai are right."

"We must do our best in the Chunin Exams."

Mikoto Uchiha frowned slightly, looking at Shingetsu Seiun's determined expression, and felt that something was not quite right.

"alright."

"Since you all agree, then you should all participate."

"Starting today, we will have intensive training all day, except for the evenings."

Upon hearing this, Shenyue Xingyun was immediately in a dilemma.

If he spends the whole day in special training, he won't have much time to talk to his girlfriend.

"Ms. Misaka, is half a day not enough?"

Mikoto Uchiha chuckled lightly: "With your current strength, you do deserve the title of Chunin. But I must remind you, the Jonin leading the teams have privately told me that long before the news of the Chunin Exams was released, quite a few boys were already dreaming of beating you up during the Chunin Exams."

"So, whether you participate in the special training or not is up to you."

Shenyue Xingyun ultimately decided to undergo full-day intensive training.

Nothing more than feeling a bit out of place. As for dates with my girlfriends, squeezing in a bit is fine. What used to take an hour can be done in half an hour without any problem.

……

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh~ Boom boom boom boom!!"

The shuriken struck the bullseye with pinpoint accuracy, and Obito Uchiha, seeing this, excitedly threw a punch.

"yeah!"

"I'm so awesome!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Just as he was feeling smug, Kakashi Hatake appeared beside him without him noticing. He first glanced expressionlessly at the shuriken that hadn't penetrated deeply into the target, and then said, "Did you imagine the target to be the Shingetsu Nebula?"

Obito Uchiha's laughter stopped abruptly, and he turned around abruptly: "You! You!...You're talking nonsense!"

Kakashi Hatake said, "Judging from your reaction, I guessed correctly."

Obito Uchiha: "You're slandering me!"

“I’m not slandering you,” Kakashi Hatake said. “It’s your smile that’s too evil.”

Seeing that Obito Uchiha's face was flushed, he added, "But don't be nervous, I won't tell Rin."

"Really?" Obito Uchiha asked instinctively, then realized his reaction was inappropriate and quickly tried to salvage the situation: "No! I don't understand what you're saying!"

Kakashi Hatake snorted and then said, "Obito, your poor acting skills are only good for Rin, not for me."

"I'm not interested."

"I'm just reminding you that a shuriken throw that hits the target is only passable. It's probably not enough to deal with Shingetsu Nebula."

Obito Uchiha asked warily, "What exactly are you trying to say?"

Kakashi Hatake: "If you want to pose a threat to the other side, you should master stronger methods."

Obito Uchiha was puzzled by this. He looked his usually silent and aloof teammate up and down, and suddenly asked, "You want to help me?"

What is your purpose?

Kakashi Hatake initially wanted to make up a reason to fool the other party, but looking at Obito Uchiha's wise eyes, he suddenly felt that it would be a bit inhumane to fool such a teammate, so he simply told the truth.

"I'm just interested in him and want to use you to test his abilities."

Obito Uchiha: "Really?"

"Then why don't you try it yourself?"

Kakashi Hatake stared blankly into Obito's eyes, and when he saw the latter's serious expression, he said helplessly, "Obito, I'm not like you."

"I can't participate in the Chunin Exams."

Obito Uchiha: "..."

I suddenly feel very annoyed.

Besides, being used as a tool doesn't feel good. However, compared to that, defeating Shenyue Nebula is more important, so he tentatively asked, "Then tell me, what should I do?"

“It’s very easy to analyze,” Kakashi Hatake said. “There are generally only three methods for fighting between genin.”

"First, traps and poison."