Back in the Day Café: Examination Encounter

''A blanket of morning fog hung over the 's rocky crags that hosted the second stage of the. It was the second day of this particular stage, and several of the examinees had already dropped out. The genin had been tasked to make their way through a veritable labyrinth of stone to retrieve one of several relics. If a team was able to successfully collect one of the items, and safely return to the base of the mountain, they would be permitted to move onto the final stage of the exam. Unfortunately though, the terrain was incredibly harsh and fraught with danger. Along the way the participants risked crossing paths with other teams and inhuman monstrosities, which made their homes within the dark recesses of the mountain. While the challenge was severe, those who succeeded will have earned a much greater prize than simply surviving to the final stage.''