Minato Namikaze, Shikaku Nara, and Kakashi Hatake looked at one another.
Whether or not to answer the questions wasn't actually a matter of choice.
Ever since Ye Chen had trapped the three of them within the Quiz Space,
they had no other options available to them.
However, Ye Chen's mysterious and cryptic words still made the three of them hesitate.
At this moment, they didn't believe Ye Chen's explanation regarding the 'future' at all.
They merely viewed Ye Chen as an enemy who was playing god and plotting some kind of conspiracy.
But they were distressed by the fact that they couldn't escape this barrier for the time being.
The reinforcements from the Village they had initially hoped for had yet to show any sign of appearing.
They had no choice.
Especially with the curiosity about this 'future' that was faintly emerging from the depths of their hearts.
It was essentially a feeling of: 'Even though I don't believe the story you're telling, I want to hear it to the end.'
"Then, sir, if we are to answer questions, what kind of questions will they be?"
"Furthermore, what piques my curiosity is how the truth of the questions and the correctness of our answers will be determined?"
Shikaku Nara asked aloud.
Ye Chen thought for a moment and replied,
"False questions will not appear within the Quiz Space."
"The correctness of your answers will naturally be determined by the rules."
"Once you begin answering, everything will naturally become clear. I won't offer further explanations."
Such an answer naturally couldn't satisfy the three of them.
You set the questions and you judge the answers—doesn't that make you the examiner and the paper-setter?
Then whatever you say goes; how would we know if it's true or false?
Seeing their interest waning, Ye Chen had no choice but to drop a bombshell:
"Anyone who steps into this space must honestly finish the quiz before they can leave."
"If you succeed in answering the questions, you can choose to watch scenes from the future."
"And you will have the chance to obtain any reward you can or cannot imagine."
"The Quiz Space can even fulfill any wish you want to realize."
"Whether it is immortality, invincible power, or endless wealth, it is all within your reach."
"You can even resurrect your deceased friends, brothers, or lovers."
Ye Chen's words sent shockwaves through the hearts of Minato Namikaze and the other two!
Rewards for answering correctly! Being able to watch scenes of the future!
They could even resurrect the dead!
"Obito! Does that mean I can resurrect Obito?"
Kakashi Hatake's heart warmed with hope.
The death of his best friend was a pain he had never been able to forget.
Minato Namikaze and Kakashi Hatake exchanged a glance; Minato likely guessed what was on his mind.
Minato Namikaze also felt a deep affection for his student, Uchiha Obito.
And within Shikaku Nara's heart, a flame also quietly rose.
Everyone has desires; every living person has them to some degree.
Different delusions.
Because they were impossible pipe dreams, no one would usually speak them aloud.
But today, Ye Chen had suddenly said right to their faces that all wishes could be fulfilled.
Even though logic told him this was unbelievable, a shred of fantasy still remained.
What if it's true?
"Excuse me, sir, what kind of questions are you talking about? How difficult are they?"
Kakashi Hatake asked impatiently.
Since his father Sakumo Hatake, his best friend Uchiha Obito, and his teammate Rin Nohara had died one after another,
Kakashi Hatake's heart had grown silent, and he had little motivation left in life.
But now, Ye Chen's words made him feel like a drowning man who had just caught hold of a wooden plank.
Regardless of whether this plank could save him or not, he would grip it tightly and never let go.
Ye Chen was excited to see that Kakashi had taken the bait and that the other two were also moved.
I've finally hooked these three; an old pro like me will never return empty-handed!
He smiled slightly:
"All questions within the Quiz Space are within the scope of your capabilities."
"They will definitely not exceed the scope of your knowledge, so you can rest assured about that."
"Furthermore, all questions come from three lists; you can freely choose a person, a power, or an event to answer."
Hearing Ye Chen's words, Kakashi Hatake breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed.
Minato Namikaze and Shikaku Nara also felt it was acceptable.
"Shikaku, as the person with the highest IQ in Konoha, answering questions should be your forte, right?"
Minato Namikaze asked with a smile.
"I wouldn't dare say that, but I'll do my best."
Shikaku Nara was humble in words, but in reality, his heart was full of confidence.
The Nara Clan was inherently known for its intelligence, and Shikaku Nara was a super genius rarely seen in a century.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been handpicked by Minato Namikaze at such a young age to serve as the Chief Strategist.
"Sir, I accept the quiz. When can we start?"
Seeing that both Minato Namikaze and Shikaku Nara had agreed, Kakashi Hatake asked urgently.
He couldn't wait to resurrect his deceased best friend immediately.
Ye Chen smiled:
"In that case, I announce that the first Ninja World Quiz Test officially begins!"
"Please choose the scope of the questions you wish to answer."
The three looked at each other, and Shikaku Nara took the lead to answer:
"I choose 'Nine-Tails Attack'."
Answering questions was originally Shikaku Nara's specialty; his daily work involved finding clues within complex intelligence data and then deriving the correct answer.
And the reason he chose 'Nine-Tails Attack'...
...was because the 'Nine-Tails Attack' followed right after the recently concluded Third Great Ninja War, making it clearly an event that was about to happen next.
If it were true, then knowing about it early would make it easier for Konoha to respond calmly.
Moreover, according to the timeline, an event that was about to happen would be closer to their present, so the questions would naturally be easier to answer.
"Selection successful. The topic is 'Nine-Tails Attack'."
Ye Chen nodded and with a grand wave of his hand, the three lists immediately vanished.
Leaving only the words 'Nine-Tails Attack' at the very top, and below those four words was the first question.
[Question 1: During the 'Nine-Tails Attack', when the Nine-Tails attacked Konoha Village, did the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze engage in battle?]
Answer A: Yes.
Answer B: No.
Seeing this question, Kakashi Hatake, who had been slightly nervous just moments ago, immediately relaxed.
Isn't this kind of question just a freebie?
As the Fourth Hokage, how could Teacher Minato Namikaze possibly not engage in battle when the Nine-Tails was attacking the Village?
He turned his head and glanced at Minato Namikaze, only to see the latter wearing a bright, hearty smile.
His heart settled; for a person like his teacher, the answer was certain.
Shikaku Nara naturally thought the same; he had been acquainted with Minato Namikaze for many years and knew his character deeply.
Given Minato Namikaze's personality, once the Village was in danger, as long as he could reach the scene,
he would definitely be the first to step forward!
Without any hesitation, Shikaku Nara answered aloud:
"I choose Answer A, Yes!"