Chapter 64:
The three participants entering the field now were around the same age as the previous group, about twelve or thirteen years old. One had two sharp canine teeth and wore face paint, crouching low to the ground with one hand pressed against it. The other two, standing behind him, were easily identifiable: one wore sunglasses, while the other had pale, pupil-less eyes.
There was no need for Orochimaru to wonder which clans they came from. It was obvious from their appearance that they were from the Inuzuka, Hyuga, and Aburame clans.
These were members of some of the most prestigious families in Konoha, and seeing them enter the competition as a team didn't surprise Orochimaru in the least. After all, ever since the village was established, the larger clans had always maintained strong connections through teamwork.
As the three of them entered the field, the opposing team, led by a boy named Toranosuke, visibly faltered. They glanced at each other, clearly nervous.
"Damn it, why did we have to run into them?" one muttered, his voice tinged with frustration.
"Maybe we should just quit and come back for the next exam," another suggested, sounding defeated.
"I don't see another option. We're way outmatched here," the third chimed in.
Finally, they resigned themselves to their fate. "Teacher, we forfeit."
"Team Toranosuke forfeits. The winners are Inuzuka's team from Group A," the examiner announced.