Chapter 166: Handing in a Blank Exam Paper​! (Patreon)

Chapter List: Naruto: Sakura Blizzard

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"You see, had you listened earlier, wouldn't all this trouble have been avoided? But you just had to be stubborn. After taking a beating, aren't you still forced to obey?"

Nine-Tails spoke to Four Tails with a mixture of reproach and a hint of schadenfreude.

"Kurama, you bastard, you didn't even come to help me earlier! Aren't you a Tailed Beast anymore?" Four Tails glared furiously at Nine-Tails, itching to bite him. Then he turned to the other three Tailed Beasts, his anger intensifying. "And you lot, standing by without lifting a finger, aren't we supposed to be brothers?"

"Well, we're not the same gender, so we can't really be brothers," Two Tails Matatabi replied candidly, which made steam practically shoot from Four Tails' nostrils.

"Brothers? Sun Wukong — ah, I mean 'Sun' now, are you living in a dream? Don't forget, we've been fighting each other for years. As for being brothers? I'd fear you'd stab me in the back!" Eight Tails - Gyuki scoffed. "Moreover, you brought that entire situation on yourself. Changing a name is a trivial matter. But you refused adamantly, so you got what you deserved. Who's to blame?"

"You all..." Frustrated by the words of Two-Tails and Gyuki, Four Tails glanced at Three-Tails, only to see him feigning sleep. He wished he could give them all a beating.

"Enough bickering. Lower your voices. You're so loud you're hurting my ears," Sakura chided, glancing at the bickering Tailed Beasts. "You all share the same origin. Can't you be more harmonious? If I hear any more fighting, I won't hesitate to bind you all together and seal you away!"

"Rest assured, I will speak softly from now on. My words won't disturb you," Four Tails quickly responded, shifting his attitude from defiant to obsequious. The transformation was bizarre given his menacing appearance.

"That's good to hear," Sakura nodded appreciatively. "You're quite sensible, Sun. If I need anything in the future, I'll be sure to call on you."

"Yes, I'll always be ready," Four Tails obediently stepped back, taking on the role of a silent guardian.

"Do all Tailed Beasts lack integrity?" The group pondered, shocked by Four Tails' behavior. Their perception of Tailed Beasts had been completely overturned.

"Tailed Beasts, simply put, are bullies. Once you defeat them, they will naturally obey," Sakura clapped her hands to regain everyone's attention. "Regarding the Chunin Exam, the first round is a written test. The proctor is Ibiki. You can ignore the first nine questions on the test paper. The most crucial question is the last one, which tests determination. When it's time, ignore Ibiki. The second round takes place in the Forest of Death, where you need to snatch Heaven and Earth scrolls from others. If you don't encounter anyone or obtain the wrong scroll, wait outside the central tower to ambush others. Orochimaru is likely to attack us and might place a Curse Mark on Sasuke. Be adaptable and don't overdo it..."

"The most crucial part is the third round. After the second round, there will be a preliminary match, where everyone will showcase their skills, aiming to defeat their enemies as quickly as possible. Then, there will be about a month's rest. After a month, the third round will commence. That will be our true stage, the moment to display the culmination of our years of training!"

"We should consider withdrawing from the third round after the second round is over," Shisui suggested. "The Snow Ninja Village is already an obscure little ninja village. If we withdraw, it won't attract much attention. The distinctive combat techniques of the Uchiha clan are quite noticeable. If we participate, we will definitely be recognized, leading to unnecessary complications."

"That's fine. After all, your goal isn't really the Chunin Exam. Whether you compete or not doesn't matter," Sakura nodded in agreement. The Uchiha clan didn't come here just for the exam. Hiding now would ensure a surprise for many when the plan to destabilize Konoha is launched.

"Oh, among the participants from the Hidden Cloud Village, there are students of both Bee and the Fourth Raikage. Please be gentle with them during the exam. It wouldn't be fun if they got seriously injured," Eight Tail - Gyuki suddenly remembered, alerting the group.

"Don't worry, we will show restraint," Sakura promised. They didn't harbor deep grudges, so there was no reason to harm the apprentices of the Fourth Raikage and Killer Bee.

"However, when we do encounter them, we must teach them a lesson!" Hinata chimed in, a cold glint in her eyes. She hadn't forgotten the time when the Hidden Cloud Village tried to kidnap her. This was her chance for some payback.

"Just give them a bit of a scare, but don't go too far. With your skills, if you truly unleash your full power, it could be lethal for them," Sakura cautioned, not disagreeing with Hinata's sentiments. Regardless of who from their group encountered someone from the Hidden Cloud Village, a lesson was in order.

"Don't worry, I'm gentle," Hinata replied with a warm smile. However, those who knew her shuddered, anticipating that the representatives from the Hidden Cloud Village were in for a tough time.

After discussing a few more topics, everyone gradually exited the group chat. By the time Sakura looked up from the table, the classroom was silent, except for a resentful gaze directly fixated on her.

"Uh…"

She looked around to find that everyone had already started cheating on their exams. Clearly, they had spent too much time chatting in the mental space. Exam time had commenced, and that resentful gaze...

It was coming from the podium. Ibiki was silent, staring intently at Sakura. His resentful eyes made her skin crawl. When he first entered the classroom, he had noticed Sakura and her group sleeping on their desks. Remembering the Third Hokage's instructions, he didn't comment. However, he didn't expect them to wake up midway through the exam, without any intention of writing anything. It seemed they planned to submit blank papers.

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