THE LOST TEST OF THE CHUNIN EXAM: THE ONE THEY DIDN'T SHOW YOU!
INTRODUCTION
The setting was within the tower in the middle of the survival forest, where, the final test of the Chunin Exam was about to take place. The remaining groups of young Genin lined forward in rows, inside the tower's large and spacious main room, facing the Hokage and the Jonin supervisors as each waited anxiously for the final test that would either upgrade their rank to further advance their Ninja careers or disgracefully set them back another year to remain at their current state of first level ninja.
The Hokage cleared his throat as he stood forward to address the crowd of adolescent Ninja rookies, "First of all, I would like to congratulate you remaining Ninja groups, you have made it to the final test and have halfway proved that you have what it takes to be true Ninjas. However, before we can go the final test, we have to give one more preliminary test in order to fully understand where all of you are in your Ninja abilities."
"Aw crap!" Naruto bellowed, "Don't tell me we have to go through another survival test! I haven't taken a dump in three days and I don't know if I can hold it anymore!"
The Hokage took a puff of his pipe before replying to Naruto's impatient comment, "Don't worry, Naruto, this will only be a test of patience, mental endurance and diligence."
"Well can you get to it already?" Naruto boldly commanded, earning the glowers of many of his fellow Genin.
The Hokage, however, remained unaffected by Naruto's usual act of blatant disrespect and instead gave a deep grin, "Very well, then. In order for any of you to further advance to the final test, all of your groups must take full-time jobs at various low-wage workplaces and earn a paycheck of at least $600 in one full week!"
"Jobs!" Sakura yelled, "You've got to be kidding!"
"Did I stutter?" The Hokage replied, raising an eyebrow.
"But what could having a job possibly have to do with being Ninjas? Besides, how do you expect us to make $600 in one week working at low-wage jobs, anyway?" Shikamaru asked.
The Hokage took another puff of his pipe before speaking, "Being a Ninja is not just all shadows, flips, kicks and shurikens. Working in menial jobs with your hands to provide a substantial amount of money in a short time will provide you all with a challenge to see who can survive the unappealing yet urgent aspects of the Ninja life under the most harshest of circumstances."
"Harsh? What's so harsh about a regular job?" Kiba inquired.
"You will all see shortly enough…" The Hokage chuckled, "…but first I suggest that all of you start job searching quickly, the time is already running and none of you have yet to apply anywhere."
At that, pandemonium suddenly erupted amongst the Genins and each one rushed for the exit door.
"This is going to be interesting." The Hokage smirked.
