Chapter 429: Each Shows His Special Abilities
Kono's words fell.
All the candidates were stunned at first, and then immediately began to run towards the sea for their lives.
It would be fine if this sentence wasn't there.
But who would have thought that the examiner would say at the very end that there might not be many flags on the island?
The rules state that they are prohibited from leaving the island if they don't have three different flags.
If they go too late, the other teams will just sweep away all the flags and run to the sea.
Doesn't that mean they can't catch up with them?
And as these candidates began to run towards the sea at a rapid speed.
The invigilating ninjas who remained on the shore looked at each other, and then all jumped to a height of sixty or seventy meters in the air.
Then the people in the air swung their cloaks behind them.
Underneath it all was a specially made backpack with a somewhat odd shape.
After a series of crisp 'click' sounds, these special backpacks suddenly unfolded and turned into light and agile hang gliders.
That's right, all of the invigilators for the second exam were temporarily transferred Flying Unit ninjas.
Moreover, these Flying Ninjas still rely on the gliders on their backs to fly.
However, compared to the previous ones, although it can also be folded, it is not convenient in terms of size and weight.
Even the donning and dismantling of the huge metal hang glider requires the assistance of specialized logistical personnel.
Today's hang gliders have been upgraded to be smaller than ordinary mountaineering backpacks.
Not only is it more convenient for daily wear and marching, but the strength of the equipment has actually increased instead of decreased.
It can be said that nowadays, the overall number and size of the Flying Unit have been declining.
But the core equipment has not stopped being updated.
In addition, the Flying Unit is now taking a completely elitist approach, so the overall combat power has not been reduced much.
Even if the time comes when expansion is really needed, the Kirigakure Village can easily pull out several times more reserve flying ninjas.
Its actual combat capability can be increased several times compared with that of the newly established Flying Unit during the Third Great Ninja War.
The purpose of the joint Chunin Exam is to demonstrate military strength.
As the most iconic combat unit of Kirigakure, how could Kaito not take the Flying Unit out for a walk?
Not only for this second exam.
The most crucial third exam, as well as the escort of guests from various countries coming to watch the ceremony, will all be participated in by dedicated Flying Ninjas.
Since they were the ones hosting the joint Chunin Exam, Kaito didn't mind at all and revealed a little bit of the changes in Kirigakure to outsiders.
Of course, this is the story for later.
The group of Genin who are currently rushing forward for their lives below have no time to consider the profound meaning of these armed forces flying over their heads.
On the contrary, it is because of the existence of these flying ninjas that some Genin who are not very familiar with the sea will not lose their way at sea.
Moreover, these flying ninjas seemed to be intentionally guiding the candidates below, slowing down and waiting from time to time.
However, there are still differences between Genin after all.
After only a dozen minutes of running, a clear distance had already opened up between them.
Not to mention those who have already fallen to the bottom.
They are not even proficient in treading water and only managed to get through the first round of exams with the help of their teammates. Now they are just a small fry who are dragging their teammates down.
Those who were running at the front of the team and closely following the steps of the Flying Ninja were undoubtedly mostly candidates from Kirigakure.
Of course, other ninja villages are not without "experts".
"Kabuto, Ameyuri, look over there!"
Among the three members of the team, Hozuki Mangetsu, who is the most proficient in water attribute, did not accelerate at full speed at this time. He still had the energy to observe his surroundings while running.
Upon hearing this, the two of them also looked in the direction that Hozuki Mangetsu pointed.
"Where did they get the boat? Is this considered cheating?"
Ringo Ameyuri complained in astonishment.
That's right, at this moment there was actually a small boat in the distance, sailing rapidly on the sea, breaking through the waves, and instantly widened the distance between itself and the others.
However, Nakamura Kabuto shook his head and denied it.
"Look carefully, the three people on the boat are all Sunagakure ninjas. That boat should be some kind of special puppet."
Kabuto's guess was correct, the ninja who was "driving the boat" was named Reki, and he was the Genin specially arranged by the Sunagakure Village to participate in this joint Chunin Exam.
Because among the puppets he controls, there is a special puppet called "Sand Boat".
Although it is usually used to advance in the special desert terrain like the Land of Wind, after a slight modification, it can also be used as a marine vehicle.
At this time, the three Sunagakure Genin on the "Sand Boat" looked at the large group that was gradually being left behind by them, and smiled at each other.
The eldest of them, Maki, took charge.
"Reki, since the direction has been confirmed, let's go around it a little and don't land on the island head on."
"Avoid direct conflict? But in fact, with our speed, we can set traps in advance and eliminate some of the opponents."
As a puppeteer, Reki was obviously very confident in his ability to set traps and did not want to miss such a good opportunity.
However, another female member of the team whispered to dissuade them.
"Reki, Kazekage-sama told us to follow Maki's command."
The puppeteer named Reki moved his lips slightly when he heard this, but he finally obeyed and slightly adjusted the direction of the "Sand Boat".
In fact, it stands to reason that as Genin, there is usually not a very clear-cut command authority.
Even Genin who are too old may be discriminated against by their teammates.
But Maki is different.
This girl had actually been promoted to Chunin for two years, but she was demoted because she 'happened' to be promoted temporarily during the war and she 'happened' to have made mistakes recently.
And her age was not too outrageous, so she was assigned to take part in the joint Chunin exam with the other Genin.
Therefore, whether it was Kazekage's order before departure or the sensei leading the exam, both had clear requirements.
During the exam, Maki has a higher level of temporary command authority.
Seeing that the Sunagakure team had deviated from their course, the other candidates roughly understood their intentions.
Besides, they couldn't attack each other at this time, so everyone just focused on their own journey again.
But maybe it was because Sunagakure took the lead.
The other candidates also gradually gave up their reserve and began to show off their skills.
A light breeze blew past the three members of Kabuto's team.
The three of them looked over subconsciously.
Then they saw a crudely shaped oversized paper plane, carrying three Amegakure Ninjas, gliding quickly over the sea surface.
"Is this possible?"
Before they could process it, a massive water snake burst through the waves, carrying Konoha's Mitarashi Anko and her team, slithering to the front of the pack.
Seeing that everyone else had already exerted their strength, the three of them looked at each other.
Hozuki Mangetsu was the first to ask.
"Should we speed up too?"
(End of this chapter)