Chapter 427 - 112

Chapter 112: First Stage PassedSeeing Naruto in this state, Hinata was very worried about him. So, she slowly moved her test paper toward Naruto and whispered, "Naruto, why don't you copy some of my answers!"Naruto smiled at her, shook his head, and replied, "No need, don't worry! I'll find a way to pass."Hearing him say this, Hinata immediately felt relieved. By now, her trust in Naruto was unconditional; if he said he had a way, then it was definitely not a problem.However, Hinata was not the only beautiful girl worried about Naruto at this moment. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was "sweeping thousands of girls off their feet" in Konoha Village.Although Ino was busy answering the questions, she was constantly keeping an eye on Naruto. Seeing that he hadn't started writing yet, she was very anxious.But soon, she thought of a solution. Ino decided to use the Mind Transfer Jutsu to help Naruto. However, she had thought too simply; how could the Nine-Tailed allow an outsider to break into its home?Thus, when she cast the jutsu on Naruto, a giant fox suddenly appeared before her. It scared her so much that Ino collapsed to the ground, trembling all over, and for a moment, she even forgot to return to her own body.Kurama seemed to be in high spirits today and intentionally let out a roar. Ino was so scared she was on the verge of tears. Just then, a hand was placed on her shoulder; this person was naturally Naruto.As if she had grabbed a lifeline, Ino hurriedly stood up and threw herself into Naruto's arms. At this point, she completely broke down and began to cry.Watching Ino cry like a pear blossom in the rain, Naruto felt a pang of heartache. He said with a hint of reproach, "Kurama, you've scared my friend to tears.""Are you too lonely by yourself? How about I find you a female fox! That way you won't be bored anymore."Hearing Naruto say this, the Nine-Tailed replied with great arrogance, "Hmph! Do you think I'm as unable to endure loneliness as a lecherous brat like you?""I have lived for so many years and have always been by myself. And you? You started chasing after little girls before your fur had even fully grown."Naruto hadn't expected Kurama to give him no face at all, which couldn't help but make black lines appear on his face. He quickly waved his hand, signaling it to leave quickly.Seeing him like this, the Nine-Tailed curled its lip in a very human-like manner, revealing an expression of utter disdain, and then turned and left.After the Nine-Tailed left, Naruto gently patted Ino's back and comforted her softly, "Don't cry. Alright, alright, it's okay. I've scolded that guy away. How about I give it a beating later to vent your frustration?"Hearing Naruto say this, Ino finally stopped crying and looked up. She looked at him with a pitiful expression, nodded, and asked, "Is this the legendary Nine-Tailed? It, it's so big. How did such a huge body get inside your body?"Naruto scratched his head; it was clear he didn't want to explain so much to Ino right now. He replied evasively, "Although the Nine-Tailed looks huge, it only exists in the form of a Chakra. By the way, why were you inside my body?"Upon hearing this, Ino immediately pouted aggrievedly again and said, "What else could it be for? Of course, it's because of you!""I saw you hadn't written a single word, so I thought about coming over to help you. Who knew this kind of thing would happen? And you're still standing there asking me, wuwuwu..."As Ino spoke, she started crying again. Narutoimmediately felt his head swell. He hurriedly coaxed and comforted her, finally saying, "Alright, alright, I know your intentions. It's my fault for not giving you all a heads-up beforehand.""Don't worry about me anymore. I definitely have a way to pass this exam. Don't worry, hurry back. It won't be good if someone else discovers you."Ino nodded aggrievedly and said, "Since you say so, then I'm relieved. I'm going now!"Seeing her like this, Naruto's heart softened again. He hugged Ino, kissed her on the forehead, and said, "Alright, I know you are concerned about me. But since we are in the middle of an exam, you should go first!"Having received a sweet kiss from Naruto, Ino left contentedly, and Naruto also exited his mental space, returning to reality.At this moment, Ibiki happened to announce that there was one final question. Ibiki first stated that if one answered this question incorrectly, they would be unable to take the Chunin Exams for the rest of their life.But if they chose to give up, they could still have another chance. As soon as these words were spoken, many people immediately chose to give up.After all, compared to never being able to become a Chunin, giving up on this exam was the most correct choice. Most people were unwilling to take that risk.Even Sakura Haruno held this thought. However, just as she was about to choose to give up, Narutostood up and interrupted her at the right moment. He raised his hand and declared that he would absolutely not give up this opportunity to become a Chunin!Although he didn't really like Sakura's personality, to be honest, by the final stages, she actually possessed Kage-level strength, which would be of great help to his ultimate goal.This was the real purpose behind his decision to help Sakura. But to be honest, this action of his not only won Sakura's gratitude but also made Sasukefeel very grateful to him in his heart.Although Sasuke usually appeared disdainful of Sakura's attentiveness, in reality, human hearts are made of flesh and blood; how could he not be moved?It was just that he currently had more ambitious and difficult goals and could not put all his heart into romance. Therefore, even if he wanted to help Sakura, he was hindered by pride and unwilling to take the initiative.At this moment, although it appeared on the surface that Naruto was speaking for himself, Sasuke knew in his heart that he had said it for his sake. This made the bond between the two deepen even further.After seeing Naruto's actions, Sakura also decided not to give up and to give it a try. After all, if she gave up this time, she might never be able to catch up to the footsteps of these two again.