Chapter 36: Byakuya Participates in the Chunin Exams, Shocking All Major Ninja Villages!
Byakuya was now more concerned about why Hiruzen Sarutobi had summoned him.
"It's like this. Our Konoha is about to host the Chunin Exams."
Hiruzen Sarutobi started talking about how important this exam was, how significant it was for the Daimyo, and so on.
But after all that talk, Byakuya still hadn't grasped the main point.
"What does that have to do with me? I don't need to take the Chunin Exams!"
Byakuya retorted. He was, after all, already a Tokubetsu Jonin.
He had no interest in an exam meant for Genin.
The Third Hokage looked embarrassed at the mention of this.
"You know as well as I do that in our Konoha, only you among the younger generation can truly claim the title of number one genius."
"And other hidden villages have sent many geniuses for this session as well. I'm worried that without you..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's meaning was clear.
He wanted Byakuya to participate in this exam so the other hidden villages could witness the reputation of Konoha's number one genius.
"As for the matter of your identity, there's no need to worry at all, because the way you were promoted to Special Jonin was different from others."
"You never fully participated in the Chunin Exams, so I can use some of our privileges as the host to send you in!"
It could be said that in order to win, Hiruzen Sarutobi had shamelessly decided to modify the rules.
Besides, what made Byakuya's status as a Special Jonin special was that while he received the treatment of a Jonin, he was technically still a Genin.
So why shouldn't he be able to participate in the Chunin Exams?
"I understand, I'll take care of this matter!!!"
Byakuya waved his hand; he had wondered what the big deal was.
"That's good then!"
Seeing Byakuya agree, Hiruzen Sarutobi was so happy he couldn't stop smiling.
This was great; Konoha's victory was now secured!
Meanwhile, after the group from the Hidden Sand Village departed.
"Gaara, why did you stop me from testing my skills against that guy!"
Kankuro didn't understand why Gaara had suddenly acted like a different person.
Normally, Gaara would have been the first to attack upon seeing such a scene!!
"That person is very strong!"
Gaara's eyes were filled with wariness.
It felt as if that man could defeat him with just a single glance.
"From what those people said, that man is Konoha's number one genius, Byakuya!"
Temari added her analysis.
"Is he a genius from one of Konoha's great clans?"
"That shouldn't be right!"
Temari fell into thought.
They had only heard of Konoha's two most famous clans, the Uchiha Clan and the Hyuga Clan.
They had never heard of any famous powerhouses from the Hyuga Clan, and they had already seen the last remaining Uchiha, Uchiha Sasuke.
"Just who is this Byakuya?"
"I'm not sure, but someone like that shouldn't be participating in the Chunin Exams!"
Gaara didn't believe someone so powerful would join this exam.
If he did, it would leave no hope for the examinees from other hidden villages.
"Damn it, if that guy is really that strong, our plan..."
Kankuro didn't even finish his sentence.
"Shut up!"
Gaara barked in a low voice.
At the same time, he glared intensely at Kankuro.
Kankuro realized he had misspoken and quickly shut his mouth.
Even though he was technically Gaara's older brother, Gaara was truly capable of killing him!
"We should keep a low profile and avoid making too much of a scene!"
Temari stepped in to mediate; she couldn't just watch Gaara kill Kankuro.
Gaara's anger subsided slightly after hearing Temari's words.
Gaara didn't consider Temari and Kankuro's father to be his own father.
Therefore, he was very blunt with these so-called older siblings.
After all, Gaara even wanted to kill his biological father.
It was just that he couldn't defeat him yet.
Soon, as time progressed.
The roster for the first stage of the Chunin Exams was quickly released.
Outside the examination hall for the first stage.
Naruto and the others also learned the news that Byakuya would be participating in the Chunin Exams.
"This guy, he's not joking, is he!"
Shikamaru's eyes widened.
They had prepared hard for a week, only to be told that Byakuya would also be participating.
"Byakuya is participating too? Great! I'll definitely defeat him in the competition!"
In the entire area, Naruto was the only one who held such a thought.
Everyone else was terrified of running into Byakuya.
"Byakuya is so powerful now, he'll definitely pass the Chunin Exams smoothly!"
Ino and Sakura were different from the others; they were instantly filled with fighting spirit upon seeing that Byakuya would also participate.
However, this scene left the examinees from other hidden villages completely bewildered.
"Who is this person named Byakuya they're talking about?"
"Not sure, but from the sound of it, he seems to be some powerhouse!"
However, there were three people whose eyes lit up upon hearing Byakuya's name.
"Did you hear that? This person named Byakuya is our target."
Dosu's gaze was gloomy.
They were the Sound Ninja trio sent by Orochimaru.
"This person is extremely important and very powerful. Remember that, remember that!"
Dosu recalled Lord Orochimaru's warning and silently committed it to heart.
For Lord Orochimaru to give such an evaluation.
His strength was definitely not something people like them could compare to.
But on the other side, Zaku and Kin didn't think so.
"If I can defeat that man named Byakuya, I'll definitely earn Lord Orochimaru's appreciation!"
"No way, this guy is mine!"
Watching Zaku and Kin court death so recklessly, Dosu simply shook his head.
They were beyond saving; these two could talk like drunks without even having a drink.
Dosu was different; he had a very clear understanding of his own strength.
Since Lord Orochimaru said he couldn't win.
He knew this person was not someone he could handle.
"I just don't know why that person hasn't shown up yet!"
Dosu wanted to see for himself what this genius, whom Orochimaru had emphasized countless times, actually looked like.
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