Should I continue being a villain in the ninja world after transmigrating?

News of the Chunin Exams (Chapter 10)

Sasuke, finally relieved of the worry of being stuffed to death by grilled meat, looked much better.

He raised his hand and placed the untouched roast meat in the bowl back in the middle of the table, where it was instantly devoured by Choji and Naruto, who were sitting at the same table.

Asuma smiled as he looked at the lively children in front of him, then turned to Kakashi and asked casually, "Kakashi, are all five of your team's genin participating in this Chunin Exams?"

The Chunin Exams? Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura all perked up their ears the first time they heard this term.

I originally wanted to test my students before telling them about the Chunin Exams, but unexpectedly, Asuma brought it up by accident.

Seeing the curious eyes of Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura, Kakashi knew that it was time to make things clear.

At this moment, Mavis and Zeref also looked over. Asuma finally realized what was happening and said somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, Kakashi, I didn't know you hadn't mentioned this to the students yet..."

"Well, it's fine, it's the same to talk about it now." Kakashi leaned back slightly and said, "The Chunin Exams, as the name suggests, are the exams that Genin must take to be promoted to Chunin. Genin need a recommendation from their team leader to participate."

As he spoke, Kakashi glanced subtly at Mavis, who had a simple, curious expression, and Zeref, who seemed completely indifferent.

He then deliberately added, "Not all genin can participate in the Chunin Exams..."

"Cough cough cough..." Naruto pounded his chest and swallowed the roasted meat in his mouth. His face contorted for a moment as he tried to speak but almost choked to death. He still stubbornly spoke first: "Of course we passed! You'll definitely recommend us for the Chunin Exams, right, Kakashi-sensei?!"

Sasuke, equally excited, gave Naruto a rare look of agreement, and then stared intently at Kakashi alongside Naruto.

Seeing Naruto and Sasuke's excitement, Sakura hesitated, while Zeref and Mavis seemed indifferent. Kakashi, having a better understanding of the situation, changed the subject, saying, "So, let's see how you perform in the meantime."

Time flew by, and the Chunin Exams drew ever closer. In the end, all five members of Kakashi's team were recommended to participate in the exams.

Originally, Mavis and Zeref did not plan to participate in the Chunin Exams.

After all, the Chunin Exams are a major event in Konoha, and even the Hokage participates directly.

Not to mention that other ninja villages participated in this Chunin Exam, making it even more important than the exams in previous years.

However, Kakashi is a teacher who values ​​teamwork and comrades, and he would agree to recommend someone if only five people decided to participate in the exam together.

Moreover, it would be rather strange for a genin to resolutely refuse to participate in the chunin exams.

And so, Mavis and Zeref ultimately decided to participate in the Chunin Exams.

Although the decision to participate in the Chunin Exams was somewhat difficult, both Mavis and Zeref felt a sense of novelty when they actually decided to participate, especially Mavis.

"The Chunin Exams should be similar to the S-rank mage exams in the guild, right? I'm really looking forward to it~" Mavis turned to Zeref and smiled as she walked along the Konoha road.

A smile crept onto Zeref's lips as he said, "It's even a joint exam involving multiple ninja villages. It seems Sasuke and the others are under a lot of pressure."

“Occasional pressure can also be a source of motivation,” Mavis said, and as she was about to say something more, she paused when her gaze fell on what was ahead.

Zeref's gaze followed. He happened to see Gaara and his group, who had just arrived in Konoha, confronting Sasuke, Naruto, and Konohamaru.

Just as Gaara, who had left a deep impression on Sasuke and Naruto, was about to turn and leave, he met the gazes of Mavis and Zeref, who happened to be passing by.

Gaara instinctively wanted to ignore Zeref and Mavis, who seemed unremarkable, since they weren't like Sasuke, whose faces seemed to say, "I think I'm strong."

But just as Gaara was about to look away, he suddenly felt a chill, as if his body was being spied on.

He looked into Jelf's calm black eyes and for a moment forgot to look away.

Meanwhile, in the sealed space within Gaara's body, Shukaku, who had been restless for years, suddenly froze, as if someone could see Gaara directly through his body.

But how could that be? The crane stretched out a claw and touched its chin, thinking deeply.

He must have been so disoriented from being imprisoned that he was delirious. Damn Sand Village! Damn that red-haired brat who never sleeps! Shukaku roared inside Gaara's body in a way no one could hear.

Unaware that Shukaku within him shared the same feelings, Gaara glanced at Zeref a few more times before finally hesitatingly stepping forward and asking, "I am Gaara of the Sands. What's your name? Will you also be participating in this Chunin Exams?"

Seeing Gaara step forward, Mavis looked at him with some surprise. What a perceptive child! Did he notice something unusual about Zeref?

Temari and Kankuro behind Gaara also looked over. For them, anyone Gaara greeted first, regardless of who it was, would attract their attention.

When Temari saw Zeref, her eyes lit up. Her gaze swept over Zeref and Sasuke, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "Another handsome black-haired guy!"

Zeref looked directly into Gaara's eyes, without a trace of the fear and apprehension that Gaara usually showed.

He slightly curled the corners of his lips and smiled, "My name is Zeref. If nothing unexpected happens, I think we'll meet again during the Chunin Exams."

Gaara gave Zeref a deep look, then turned and left without a word.

Mavis, who had been completely ignored, watched the red-haired boy's departing figure and suddenly said, "This kid gives off a feeling somewhat like Naruto."

Thinking about the feeling I had of Gaara's body, a power that seemed to have a life of its own, a power known in this world as chakra.

He said meaningfully, "Indeed, you're still as perceptive as ever, Mavis." He then glanced at Mavis with a smile.

Having received Zeref's approval, Mavis's eyebrows twitched slightly, and she couldn't help but glance at Naruto. It seemed there were still quite a few secrets in the ninja world.

However, she glanced at Zeref and whispered, as if reminding or warning him, "This is not our world. Remember that, Zeref!"