Chunin exam (Naruto classic)

In the world of shinobi, power, loyalty, and survival are shaped by a system of hidden villages, each aligned with a nation and its ruling daimyō. Among the most prominent are the Konohagakure (the Hidden Leaf Village), the Sunagakure (Hidden Sand), and the more secretive Otogakure (Hidden Sound). These villages train shinobi from childhood, raising them to serve as soldiers, spies, and protectors. Young ninja begin as genin and may rise in rank by passing the dangerous and highly competitive Chūnin Exams—a multi-stage trial that tests not only strength, but intelligence, deception, and psychological endurance.