jump to right before the test

"Ok everyone is here so we can get the test started," Kakashi said

"TEST," Ino and Sakura said simultaneous

"yes a test it's very simple. you just have to take these bells away from me and you'll pass. that's all there is to it" Kakashi said

"Wait a minute there is Three of us and only two bells," says Sakura

"that's simple first if you don't get a bell you're disqualified and go back to the academy. and second, it's only you two girls taking the test" says Kakashi

"why does John not have to take the test " ask Sakura

Because he already knows everything about this test Sakura. that and the Hokage wants to see him in his office. so you better get going John Kakashi says before John heads to the Hokage's office

(time skip to Hokage's office)

John knocks on the door to the Hokage's office "come in" the Hokage says from the other side of the door. John opens the door to the office. in the office stood was Hiruzen Sarutobi the Third Hokage, Danzo, and Itachi Uchiha. "you wanted to see me, Lord Hokage " John said

"yes I did John. I wanted you to come here. so I could ask you to join the Anbu under the tutelage of Itachi on team Ro. what do you say " the Hokage asked

John looked at Itachi who shook his head. then at the Hokage "yes I'll join the Anbu" John said

"good I already have a mission for the both of you. I need you both to watch over the exchange of information between one of our teams and a team from the Land of Woods" the Hokage Said

"on the surface, it's a diplomatic mission will be exchanging intel with the Prajñā Group of the Land of Woods. at the border. but I believe this meeting, in reality, is an enemy trap. the Anbu will secretly guard the team that's on the official mission. when the enemy team turns on the team and attacks kill them and leave no survivors" Danzo said

"John go get some Anbu gear and whatever you need. then meet me on top of the gate to the entrance to the village.