Chuunin Exam

Personal Fanart, Naruto: Redux, Chuunin Exam Arena (2022)

[STORY PROMPT]: Chunin are entry level ninjas. Before a Genin can become a ninja, they must pass the Chunin Exams; in competition with Genin from all qualifying Hidden Villages. Genin are encouraged to watch each others' fights carefully to help them prepare for fighting each other in the finals. These fights among the young talented ninja of the Hidden Villages are ruthless as the pride of their nation and victory in battle rest upon the shoulders of these young participants. This year's exam in Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf Village), is known to be one of the most treacherous and challenging exam arenas in all the Hidden Villages. 

The hopes for this piece was to give the feeling of a looming battle arena that was made for viewers (hence the emphasis on very large protective glass as debris, rocks, and chakra could easily put viewers in danger. You can hear the generators hum as the heat and humidity rise. You can almost taste the faint smell of sweat, blood, and chakra as you watch with bated breath your teammates and village opponents fighting with all of their might to do their country proud. 

Software: Maya, Unreal Engine 5, Substance Painter, Photoshop