Originally posted by: Psyke
Originally posted by: Phoenix23
Originally posted by: Pervert-Sennin Jiraiya
yea kishimoto wont waste any time on another chuunin exam
He did mention it though, and somehow I think he did so for a purpose... (although that purpose could've been to just lead the dialogue into the rank discussion; of course, it might also be that while Naruto might technically retake the chuunin exam, the actual story would be something entirely different just using the chuunin exam for background - we'll know for sure in 10 more issues, I hope)
I feel the same way. The Chunin exam was brought up specifically in the chapter, with Shikamaru being the liasion or helper in the exams, and even the Sand Jounins spoke of the Chunin exams. I think the Chunin exam will happen, but it will be disrupted (yet again). Most probably by the rest of the unseen Akatsuki members.
I just don't see that happening. Why would you want to have the exact same scenario again? If this happened, it would just be repetitious, which is not something that should happen. If there is in fact a Chuunin exam again, it will end quick, with Naruto becoming a Chuunin. If not, then they just won't do it. It is a supreme waste of time, and having the EXACT same location for a crisis is not smart planning on the writer's part.