All the examinees rushed impatiently into the exam venue, as if in the very next second someone else might snatch the scroll.
But one person blocked the way.
It was Kairen. He stood with arms folded, his face wearing an expression that was neither sad nor pleased.
Two genin tried to rush past him, but in an instant two vines lashed around their legs and flung them straight back.
Someone cursed loudly: "Kairen, what are you doing?"
Shizune and Kurenai behind Kairen also looked puzzled, not knowing what Kairen was up to again.
Kairen didn't speak. Instead, he closed his eyes, putting on the air of a lofty master.
Asuma stepped out of the crowd and stared coldly at Kairen.
"Kairen, blocking the road—what are you trying to do?"
Nara Yūji analyzed, "With so many of us, we only need to split into five squads. In the end it's going to be a free-for-all anyway."
"Why not decide it right now—pick out the strongest five squads!"
Kairen opened his eyes and smiled at Nara Yūji.
"Talking to smart people really saves brainpower. That's exactly what I mean. No need to go searching—just leave five squads!"
Someone immediately refused to accept it.
"How arrogant. Who do you think you are? You think you make the rules?"
Kairen folded his arms and stared coldly at the one who had just insulted him, his eyes slowly turning red.
"Since I can let you pass, I can also eliminate you."
As the Mangekyō genjutsu was released, the squad that had just offended him seemed to be possessed.
Like criminals paraded through the streets, they walked out of the exam venue in a daze—an act that meant forfeiting their qualification.
Nara Yūji stared at Kairen's eyes in shock. "Red eyes… is that the Sharingan?"
He knew of the Uchiha Sharingan, but had never heard of the Mangekyō.
Asuma said, "Fine, we'll go with your idea. One free-for-all to decide the five squads that remain."
Kairen shook his head again.
"Four squads have already been reserved by me. What you need to fight for is the remaining single spot!"
Kairen's excessive demand immediately stirred an uproar.
"Kairen, you—"
"Kairen, you'd better be careful. My family sells coffins."
"My family makes tombstones!"
"My family runs funerals. Even the Third Hokage has to give our squad some respect—be careful or we, the three elite families, will send you off!"
...
The upper ranks in the Hokage Building watched silently without stopping it. The game rules were exactly like this—any arbitrary changes were up to them.
Koharu turned her face in disgust.
"I really don't know who taught him this kind of 'only I matter' personality!"
Tsunade snapped back, "So what if I taught him? With your way of thinking… you want him to be more obedient, more willing to listen to you?"
"Tsunade, you—"
Koharu pointed at Tsunade, ready to curse.
But seeing that murderous look in Tsunade's eyes, she immediately swallowed her words.
Today Tsunade was unusually explosive, as if she had sensed something.
Hiruzen Sarutobi eased the atmosphere. "Enough arguing. Watch carefully. In my opinion, the second exam is about to end—go make arrangements for the third!"
The field fell into silence as everyone stared at the movements of the examinees.
...
Kairen began assigning the four squad slots.
Obito ran over with a big grin and patted Kairen on the back.
"I've got to have one, right, Kairen?"
Kairen nodded.
Obito looked proudly at Kakashi and Rin.
"See that? The big contributor to the second exam was me."
Kakashi's dead eyes showed neither praise nor disdain—like a block of wood—making Obito's attempt to show off feel like swallowing a dead fish.
Rin smiled happily. "Obito, you get credit for this!"
"Great!"
Obito immediately got excited.
Ebisu pulled Anko Mitarashi and Might Guy over, looking very familiar.
"We're all from the same class. I owe you one today—I'll treat you to a meal another day!"
Kairen nodded and assigned another squad.
Now there was only one spot left.
Kairen turned his gaze to Anko's squad.
Anko glanced at Kairen. She wanted to be chosen too, but with her pride, she would never beg Kairen.
Hayate shoved Anko. "You're so close with him—have him give us a hand!"
Anko's squad had only graduated recently, so in terms of strength they naturally couldn't compare to those veteran genin.
Anko swallowed her pride and walked up to Kairen.
"Give us a spot. I'll treat you to dango another day!"
Kairen reached out and quickly gave Anko a head flick.
Anko tried to struggle free, but could only mechanically let Kairen rub her head.
Kairen said to the remaining people, "I've already chosen. What's left is charity for you."
Kairen's arrogant words made everyone uncomfortable.
Many clenched their fists, grinding their teeth in hatred, wishing they could tear Kairen apart.
"I can't take this anymore!"
A veteran genin who had lingered at the genin level for years stepped out and shouted,
"Kairen, no matter how strong you are, can you beat so many of us?"
"Unite! Let's eliminate Kairen's squad first!"
"Yeah! Get rid of this bastard first!"
"No matter dead or alive later, we, the three elite families, will handle the aftermath!"
The crowd responded passionately, launching a grand Kairen-hunting assembly.
Shisui's squad and Asuma's squad quietly retreated backward, as if they had already foreseen the outcome.
"Everyone, charge!"
At the command, everyone surged toward Kairen like invaders storming a village.
Kairen stood with arms folded, as if he didn't take them seriously at all.
Just as the attacks were about to land on him—
Kairen opened his eyes, the Mangekyō spinning rapidly.
"Susanoo!"
A layer of fiery red light enveloped Kairen, blocking all shuriken attacks.
Everyone was dazzled by the intense light and instinctively closed their eyes. When they opened them again, it felt like they wanted to run home to their mothers.
A hundred-meter-tall crimson giant, clad in armor and wearing a tengu helmet, stood there like a destroyer straight out of myth.
At that moment, some were shocked, some were greedy, some were filled with killing intent, and some felt a bit… damp.
Kairen stood with arms folded within the crystal-like form, looking down at the heads below.
"Now—can I decide your fate?!"
"Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit!"
Obito could only shout one phrase. He happened to be standing right behind Rin, and his yelling made her ears hurt.
"What is this? What is this? It's way too spectacular!"
No one answered Obito's question. Everyone was plunged into shock.
They knew Kairen was strong.
But this…
Was far too exaggerated!
It was a complete dimensionality crush!
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