Time flew by, and soon it was time for the Chunin Exams.
The simple written test quickly passed.
The Chunin Exams at this time were not as well-developed as they would be during Naruto’s era.
They were simply divided into a written test and a combat portion, with the combat being a straightforward one-on-one elimination tournament.
Today was the first day of the combat rounds, and Uchiha Yakoto needed to complete two matches, both against nameless characters from the original story.
“Thump-thump—”
“Yakoto, are you ready?”
Uchiha Fugaku’s deep voice came from outside the door.
Uchiha Yakoto adjusted his forehead protector, flicked the clan crest cape on his back, and pushed the door open.
Outside, the young Ninja of the Uchiha Clan were already lined up and waiting.
As one of Konoha’s oldest and most powerful Families, the Uchiha Clan had always emphasized collective action.
Whether it was for missions or exams, the clansmen would always go together.
This was both to display the Uchiha’s might and to deter those with ill intentions.
“Let’s go,” Fugaku said indifferently, his gaze sweeping over everyone.
After confirming that no one was missing, he led the team towards the combat arena.
When the Uchiha Clan entered the waiting area, the previously noisy crowd instantly quieted down a few notches.
“Hey, it’s the Uchiha people…”
“Tsk, those red-eyed freaks are here…”
“Move aside, don’t block their way…”
Whispers spread through the crowd, and many Konoha Ninja subconsciously took a few steps back, clearing a path.
The Uchiha Clan’s crest—that fan-shaped symbol—represented power and danger in the Ninja World. No one wanted to get into trouble before the exam.
However, not everyone understood how to size up a situation.
Especially those Ninja from other villages, there were always some who, not knowing their place, wanted to challenge the Uchiha’s formidable reputation.
“Hmph, just putting on an act!” A burly Sunagakure Genin crossed his arms, deliberately standing in the middle of the path, showing no intention of moving aside.
His two companions beside him also wore provocative smiles, clearly wanting to test the Uchiha’s mettle.
Fugaku’s steps didn’t falter, and he didn’t even shift his gaze, merely uttering a single cold word:
“Scram.”
The Sunagakure Ninja’s face darkened, and just as he was about to retort, he suddenly met Fugaku’s pitch-black eyes—in that instant, he seemed to see a pair of scarlet Sharingan, and an invisible pressure made him stiffen all over.
“Ugh…!” Cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and he instinctively took two steps back, clearing the way.
The Uchiha party walked past expressionlessly, as if the conflict just now had never happened.
Not far away, a Ninja wearing a Konoha forehead protector sneered in a low voice: “Idiot, daring to block the Uchiha, is he looking for death?”
Another Konoha Ninja sighed: “After all, he’s a frog in a well from another village, he probably hasn’t seen the terror of Konoha’s strongest Family…”
“It’s a pity I’m not from the Uchiha Clan.”
The Sunagakure Ninja just now had lost face in front of everyone, and his face instantly flushed crimson. Just as he was about to lash out, a Uchiha clansman directly kicked him to the ground.
“Get lost, you trash.”
The Sunagakure Ninja was kicked to the ground, rolling two clumsy times before stopping.
A burst of sneering immediately erupted around them, especially from the Konoha Ninja, whose eyes were full of ridicule, not even bothering to hide their mockery.
“Sunagakure guy, with just this much ability, he dares to provoke the Uchiha?”
“How embarrassing…”
The Sunagakure Ninja’s face flushed crimson, and his fists clenched, making cracking sounds.
But in the end, he gritted his teeth, got up, and retreated to the edge of the crowd with his head down.
His companions also dared not speak again, only glaring maliciously at the Uchiha’s retreating backs, their eyes glinting with venomous light.
“Uchiha… you just wait!”
With the Uchiha Clan’s high-profile entrance and a few unlucky fools who tested the waters, the atmosphere in the entire waiting area became subtle.
“Hey, I heard that once Uchiha Clan members awaken their eyes, they can see through all Ninjutsu and Genjutsu…”
“Hmph, so what? No matter how strong the Sharingan is, it’s just a Bloodline Limit. A true Ninja relies on strength!”
A Kumogakure Ninja said disdainfully, but his voice was very low, clearly not daring to let the Uchiha hear him.
“Don’t be silly, you haven’t seen the Uchiha on the battlefield, have you? One of them can wipe out a small squad…”
“Tsk, what an annoying Family…”
On the other side of the waiting area, the Hyuga Family had gathered, and they also witnessed the Uchiha’s high-profile entrance.
“What an arrogant clan,” Hyuga Hiashi said coldly, his eyes full of disdain.
Hyuga Hizashi frowned slightly beside him and said softly.
“Brother, the Uchiha Clan is indeed powerful; we cannot underestimate them.”
On the side where the Sunagakure were gathered.
A woman said coldly.
“Without strength, yet daring to provoke others, he’s almost shamed Sunagakure Village.”
This woman was none other than the future renowned Pakura of the Scorch Release.
However, Uchiha Yakoto didn’t notice her. After looking around, he found that Uzumaki Kushina, Minato Namikaze, and Shizune were all among the Konoha civilian Ninja.
Uchiha Yakoto also actively walked over.
“Yakoto, you’re here.”
Minato Namikaze greeted him with a smile.
Uzumaki Kushina’s eyes seemed to sparkle with fire, “You Uchiha Clan are really cool!”
Uchiha Yakoto smiled somewhat awkwardly.
For someone as introverted as Yakoto, the behavior of the other Family members was still too audacious.
As the chief examiner’s voice rang out, everyone entered the venue.
Soon, Uchiha Yakoto faced his first match, against a Sunagakure Genin.
Soon, the chief examiner’s voice rang out:
“Uchiha Yakoto, against Sunagakure Village Genin Kurokawa!”
Yakoto stepped onto the stage, and opposite him, coincidentally, was the same Sunagakure Ninja who had just been humiliated by the Uchiha.
Kurokawa walked onto the stage with a gloomy face. His eyes were full of hatred, but a sneer was on his lips.
“Heh, I didn’t expect to run into you so soon…”
He muttered in a low voice, his fingers secretly reaching for his Ninja tool pouch.
The chief referee announced: “Battle—start!”
Kurokawa instantly formed hand signs, fiercely throwing three shuriken, while shouting.
“Die, you Uchiha bastard!”
However, Yakoto didn’t even draw his long sword; he simply had no desire to attack such an opponent.
He swayed his body, easily dodging all attacks.
Kurokawa’s face changed, but he quickly smiled again.
“You think that’s all?”
Then he slammed his hand on the ground, and One by one, the earth thorns from the earth, shooting towards Uchiha Yakoto.
Uchiha Yakoto merely stomped his foot, shattering all the earth spikes.
Seeing this, a hint of panic flashed in Kurokawa’s eyes.
But he quickly pulled out a kunai from his Ninja tool pouch with a fierce look and rushed towards Yakoto.
Yakoto frowned slightly, feeling a bit annoyed as he watched Kurokawa rush at him like a mad dog.
“Is that all you’ve got?”