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Scanning calmly through each of the nine questions set before him, one thing was immediately clear. No Gennin could answer even one of these questions. This simple fact brought with it another important factor, it meant that there had to be at least one person within the room that knew all the answers. If this was not the case... not even a single candidate would pass this first test, and that simply could not happen.

Confident that he had read the situation correctly Naruto quickly formulated a strategy to locate the hypothetical ninja. Any ninja that had all the answers would be able to fill in the answers systematically. This meant a steady rhythm of sounds from that nins writing implements.

Gathering a large amount of chakra, Naruto temporarily boosted his senses to the max, and, monitoring closely all of the noise within the room, honed in on a steady rhythm. Taking note of the chakra signature of this standout ninja, Naruto released the technique.

Ignoring the effects of the minor headache caused by such an abrupt and large perception change, Naruto lay his pencil upon the desk. Spreading his hand over one corner of his desk Naruto again concentrated a small amount of chakra. Gathering the water molecules from the surrounding air, Naruto formed a small ice mirror as he had been shown by Haku.

This task complete, Naruto called upon the forbidden seal, scrying.

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Naruto was growing bored, he had completed the first eight questions on the test ten minutes ago, and the tenth question would not be released for another thirty minutes. He was confident that Sakura and Sasuke could complete the exam on there own, so he decided to use the extra time to experiment. Scrying was a technique that allowed you to observe an opponent from a distance. All that was required was a reflective surface and a chakra signature.

However, as Naruto could now confirm, there was a chakra signature within all things. This fact, and his curiosity about the Hyuga bloodline limit had planted a seed for a new technique. Scrying allowed its user to see 360 degrees around it's target for around twenty metres on every side.

Why then, could this technique not be applied to ones own signature?

Instead of focussing the technique upon a reflective surface you could apply the same principles to the cornea of the eye. At least, he thought that was how it might work.

Well, nobody ever learnt anything without trying. Forming the intricate web that scrying required, Naruto attuned it to his own chakra. Then, firming his resolved, focussed it upon the cornea of his left eye.

Bizarre.

This would take a lot of getting used to. In theory, the concept seemed relatively simple, the abundance of extra information that his brain had to process made it anything but. The sensation was indescribable. Abruptly feeling dizzy, Naruto released the technique.

That was a bad idea, it only made it worse.

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Gradually, the sensation faded and Naruto was able to think clearly again.

"Looks like we have already dropped the incompetent ones. I will now give the question, as 45 minutes have already passed. Okay. I will now give the tenth question!!"

Sensing he had everyone's attention, the instructor continued. "Yes, but before that, there is one thing I must say... There will be one special rule for this last question."

He walked over to look out the open window. "This is.. a hopeless rule... First, you are all going to choose whether to take this tenth question or not. If you choose not to take it your points will be reduced to zero."

Ignoring the cries from the disbelieving students, the man continued. "In other words. You will fail. Your two other teammates will fail along with you.. And here is another rule. If you choose to take it and get it wrong. You will lose the privilege to take the chuunin exam forever!!!"

Ignoring the protests that erupted due to that proclamation. Naruto waited for the man to get on with it. For any ninja with even a shred of true ambition, such constraints held no fear at all. Nevertheless, Naruto was still surprised by the amount that chose to quit.

Where was there determination! Their pride!

Why did they take the exam at all if they were going to leave now?

As he was going over these thoughts Morino continued. "Basically, If one of the three chooses not to take it, everyone fails. And if you decide to take it, and get it wrong. You will be a Genin forever. Those that do not wish to take it, raise your hand, once your number is confirmed leave."

Suddenly, Naruto was alerted by the kyuubi.

You better stop that teammate of yours.

Quickly turning, he found Sakura about to raise her hand. Extremely annoyed, Naruto allowed the raw bloodlust generated by the Kyuubi to momentarily show within his eyes. Her misguided help was not required.

Her hand fell.

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"Good Decisions. Now, to everyone still remaining. I congratulate you on passing the first test!!"

Sakura broke in on the announcement. "Wait. What do you mean? We already pass? What about the tenth question?"

"There never was a tenth question. Rather, those two choices were the tenth question."

His suspicions confirmed, Naruto only paid half a mind to the explanation. The true purpose of the exam was not to answer the questions. Rather, it was a test of your information gathering skills and determination.

"You have made it through the entrance. The first test of the chuunin selection exam is now finished. I wish you guys luck."

It was as he heard these words that Naruto attention was caught by the fast approach of a large chakra signature. If it kept at its current rate of speed, it would burst through the windows left of Morino in roughly ten seconds. Remaining circumspect, Naruto began to gather chakra.

As expected the windows burst in some moments later. Once the dust had settled a young Jounin was revealed, flanked by a large dark banner. "You guys!! This is no time to be celebrating!! I am the examiner for the second test!! Mitarashi Anko!!"

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