What was even more astonishing was that these villages had gone so far as to deliberately demote ninja who already met the promotion requirements and had been advanced ahead of schedule back down to the rank of Genin, assigning them vital missions for this very operation. Among them were Deidara of Iwagakure and Omoi of the Cloud Village, alongside numerous others.
Their goal was to make a dazzling impression during the Chunin Exams, showcasing their villages' immense strength and profound foundations to Konohagakure and the entire Shinobi World alike. By doing so, they hoped to make Konohagakure hesitate when choosing its primary targets for retaliation, deterring the village from easily turning its hostility toward them.
At the same time, this Chunin Examination tournament served as a premier stage for young ninja to display their personal power.
Chapter 400