The questions in Ebisu's exam were more difficult than those in the last Chunin exam, and some of the statements were misleading or even deceptive. For a group of young Genin, it was still too difficult. The lack of experience would make most of the candidates make the wrong choice unconsciously.

Not only do you have to do your best on the test paper in hand, you can't relax at all, because theoretically there is no perfect score, so there is no way to judge what range your score will be in. The huge pressure in a short period of time will overwhelm a person's rational analysis. Moreover, this rule of ranking by personal scores actually implies that your teammates are also potential competitors.

In this case, every candidate can find countless excuses to write down the names of their teammates. With a way out, people's determination to forge ahead will be reduced. Some people may even curse their teammates for being stupid and holding them back, while indignantly writing down the names of the idiots in their hearts.

Although many examinees used various tricks, after several Genin and his teammates who used cheap cheating methods were ruthlessly kicked out of the examination room, the rest gradually began to behave themselves. In the silent atmosphere, only the sound of the invigilator walking back and forth could be heard.

Just when this heavy atmosphere was about to overwhelm every candidate, a crisp bell rang, and twenty minutes were up.

"Everyone, put down your pens." Ebisu said loudly, "Anyone who violates this will be disqualified from the exam!"

Upon hearing this, all the Genin quickly stopped what they were doing. The silence was broken, and some candidates who were not mentally strong enough even collapsed in their chairs.

"Okay, now you can breathe a sigh of relief and start collecting the test papers..."

Five minutes later, all the candidates' test papers were piled up in front of the podium into a huge pile.

"Before the examiners grade the test papers, in order to save time, a preliminary screening will be conducted first." Ebisu asked, "Candidates who have answered all the questions, please stand up."

After waiting for more than ten seconds, Ebisu found that no candidate stood up.

"It seems that there is no amazing genius among you. You are all just ordinary ninjas!" Ebisu's sharp tongue mercilessly evaluated the candidates present. "Then, those who didn't answer a single question, stand up!"

After waiting for another half a minute, no one stood up.

"Each of you has a mysterious confidence that you will not get a zero." Ebisu said with a teasing tone that makes people want to be beaten. "Finally, the third rule screening. Those who did not write their names on the back of the last page of the test paper, stand up!"

A large group of people stood up, about half of the candidates.

"Oh? That's quite a lot. You all think you're smart, right? Now, look at your teammates. If any of them doesn't stand up, you can sit down!"

A minute later, nearly half of the people who stood up sat down again.

"Huh? There are still so many standing. Let me count. There are eighty-four of them. That's quite a lot of people!"

Just as the candidates were waiting for Ebisu to mark the papers and confirm the results, a burst of chakra smoke erupted and Shizune appeared holding a pink piglet.

"Standing candidates, follow me out of the classroom."

Then the door of the examination room was opened, and Jingyin walked out first. The candidates who stood up glanced at each other and then left silently.

After the examination room returned to calm, Ebisu continued, "Then I declare that all of you sitting in the examination room are eliminated. The first round of the Chunin Exam is over. That's all."

After saying that, Ebisu turned around and left.

"What? How is this possible?" The unexpected result immediately surprised and angered the candidates present. "What did we do wrong? We were judged as unqualified? We don't accept it..."

Ebisu turned around and said with disdain, "The strength of a ninja is important, but companions are even more important. Why are you required to take the exam in groups of three? Don't you have any idea at all? If you don't even have the confidence to face it together with your companions, how can you be qualified to become a Chunin? Go back and think about it carefully, and come back next time!"

After saying this, Ebisu left the examination room without looking back, leaving behind some people to clean up the mess. The large group of eliminated candidates were left staring at each other in bewilderment!

…

Outside the examination room, Ebisu ran into Asuma Sarutobi and Kakashi Hatake who were walking towards him.

"Ebisu, you've gone too far. Only about a quarter of the people have qualified. The elimination rate for the first round is too high."

Asuma said with a hint of complaint, fortunately Class 10 was lucky enough to pass the exam, otherwise it would not be a simple complaint.

"The elimination rate is high?" Ebisu answered seriously, "There are too many candidates, so we have to do this. Otherwise, it will be difficult to deal with it later. Even so, there are still two more qualified groups than the last Chunin Exam."

Hatake Kakashi said indifferently: "It's fine as long as Lady Tsunade doesn't make things difficult for her!"

At the same time, the progress of the Chunin Exam was also sent to Tsunade and the leaders of each village as soon as possible.

"Eighty-four people? Twenty-eight groups, the pass rate is so low?" Tsunade frowned.

Judging from the results, three Kusagakure ninjas passed, three Taki ninjas also passed, and if nothing unexpected happened, it was the team of the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki. Three Rain ninjas passed, and other than that, all Genin outside the five major ninja villages were eliminated.

Among the five major ninja villages, the Mist Ninjas were the worst, with only one group of five candidates passing. The Sand Ninjas also performed very poorly, with only two of the nine Genin groups passing. The Iwagakure Village had the highest passing rate, with five of the six Genin groups passing, and the reputation of the most united ninja village was well-deserved. As for the most powerful Konoha Village and Kumogakure Village, there were ten and seven qualified groups respectively, fully demonstrating the foundation of the two powerful countries competing for supremacy in the ninja world.

Although the test results were somewhat surprising, they were not enough to cause trouble. However, it was not a happy thing that the troublesome people who had been specially noted in advance, including the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, passed the written test.

…

Outside the Forest of Death, many candidates gathered together, waiting for the order from the second examiner, Shizue.

At this time, Shuimu did not show up, but hid in an empty corner and quietly observed the situation of the candidates, while Tianzang directed his subordinates to maintain order at the scene.

"Everyone is clear about the situation. You must sign the volunteer form first before you can take the second exam. If you sign a life-or-death contract, we will not be responsible for any accidents that occur. So, we will give you a quarter of an hour to think about it. When the time is up, candidates who have not signed the volunteer form to receive the scroll will be deemed to have waived their rights."