The written test lasted until noon, and the results were announced on the spot.
A little over one hundred and sixty people managed to pass, which was slightly fewer than expected. Most of those eliminated came from smaller ninja villages, such as the Land of Waves, the Land of Artisans, and the Land of Moon. Those who remained were, if not true elites, at least qualified genin, with very few merely making up the numbers. The familiar faces were naturally among the survivors, though each of them looked quite calm, knowing this was only the beginning.
Except for one person, who was currently gloating and telling his comrades about his sheer foresight in passing despite handing in a blank test.
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