The Chunin exam has successfully concluded, with five Genin being promoted to Chunin. Among them, Satoru and Kakashi became the youngest Chunin in the history of Konohagakure village. This has greatly increased the reputation of the Hatake brothers, although Kakashi's reputation has been slightly tarnished.
To celebrate Hatake Satoru and Hatake Kakashi passing the Chunin exam, their former classmates held a banquet for them. Despite being a group of children, they started drinking. Seeing Satoru and Kakashi wearing the Chunin vest, they were very envious and could only drown their sorrows in alcohol.
One thing that Satoru found very interesting was that Asuma, after getting drunk, confessed his feelings to Kurenai. Although Asuma usually acts very arrogantly at school, he becomes timid as soon as he faces Kurenai.
Seeing Asuma confess, Obito also wanted to muster the courage to confess to Rin. However, after drinking a cup of alcohol to bolster his courage, he fell asleep on the table, which made everyone laugh and cry.
The most interesting thing was that Guy, after drinking a cup of alcohol, started to show off his drunken fist and wanted to duel with Kakashi. No one could stop him. If it weren't for Satoru knocking Guy out, the banquet would have been completely ruined.
Satoru cherished the time at the banquet. After all, he didn't know when they would be able to gather together like this again.
Although only five Genin passed the Chunin exam this time, it does not mean that there are no other ways to become Chunin. For example, making contributions to the village, or if one's abilities in a certain area are outstanding, they can also be promoted to Chunin.
For example, Hyuga Ikki, although defeated by Satoru in the Chunin exam, his strength has long reached the Chunin level. So, after the competition ended, he also became a Chunin.
Then there was Inuzuka Ryo, who, despite being tricked by Kakashi in the battle, it cannot be denied that Ryo's strength has surpassed the Genin level, so it is only natural that he became Chunin.
The last one to become Chunin was Miwa, which even Satoru did not expect. Later, he learned that Miwa is a very rare medical ninja, so she was promoted to Chunin. This was also to allow Miwa to learn more advanced medical Ninjutsu and make significant contributions to Konohagakure in the future.
So now, in Nakajima-sensei's team, only Masahiro has not become Chunin.
When he learned that Miwa was promoted to Chunin, he completely lost his ability to manage his expressions. His emotions can only be described as out of control, constantly lamenting the unfairness of fate.
In a head-on battle, Miwa is definitely not Masahiro's opponent. But because Miwa mastered medical Ninjutsu, she temporarily surpassed Masahiro on the path of the ninja.
Satoru didn't know how to comfort him, so he could only pat his shoulder helplessly.
Afterwards, their daily life became a constant cycle of training and missions.
"This time, we are executing a B-level escort mission."
Once again, after gathering at the mission building, Nakajima-sensei reported the content of this mission to Satoru and the others.
"Who are we escorting this time? A princess? An actor? Or a pet?"
Although Masahiro asked this, there was no curiosity in his tone, only resignation.
At first, when they started escorting missions, Masahiro was very excited, thinking that he could escort some key figures and then fight with the enemy.
But after escorting a few characters, he found that none of them were of noble status. They were either a Daimyo's son or a pet that a Daimyo wanted. Sometimes they couldn't help but sigh, money is so capricious, even pets need to be escorted.
"No, this time we are escorting supplies, supplies to the border. The mission is very important and does not allow any mistakes."
Nakajima-sensei said seriously.
"Supplies?"
Masahiro's eyes sparkled with gold. This kind of supply transport mission is among the top in B-level missions, and there is even a possibility of being promoted to A-level missions at any time.
In the past, such important supply transport missions were never their turn. Unexpectedly, this time it fell on them.
"Yes, there are already two Chunin in our team now, and we can undertake some difficult tasks."
Upon hearing this, Masahiro, who was originally excited, immediately lost his cheerful tone. He felt that Nakajima-sensei seemed to be hinting at something. There were two Chunin, and he was the only one who was not a Chunin.
"First go to the warehouse to collect the supplies, then gather immediately. This mission does not allow any waste of time."
"Yes."
About fifteen minutes later, their small team gathered again at the village gate. But this time, everyone was carrying a backpack. Judging from the shape of the backpack, it was full of things.
They, as ninjas, would naturally not use conspicuous things like carriages to transport supplies. They would seal the items in scrolls, and when the border ninjas needed them, they could directly use the scrolls to summon them, which was convenient and fast.
"Depart, travel at the fastest speed, and try not to rest on the way unless necessary."
"Yes."
Even at their ninja speed, it would take two days and two nights to travel from Konohagakure village to the Land of Fire border. This is for ninjas who are very fast.
Since it was an escort mission, it was inevitable to encounter battles on the road, let alone an escort supply mission, which would definitely encounter the obstruction of enemy country ninjas. If they were lucky, they might encounter Genin or Chunin from the enemy country, but if they were unlucky, they might encounter Jonin from the enemy country.
Satoru and the other three had been rushing at high speed for a day and a night without rest. In the end, it was only when Miwa's physical strength could not keep up that they rested on the spot under Nakajima-sensei's command.
However, even if they were resting, it was only a physical rest. Their minds were always in a highly concentrated state, guarding against possible enemies at any time.
However, they had not rested for a quarter of an hour when Satoru suddenly stood up.
"What's wrong, Satoru?"
Nakajima-sensei immediately asked vigilantly. He knew that Satoru's eyes could see farther than him.
Masahiro and Miwa also immediately entered a state of alert.
"There are enemies."
Satoru said seriously, his eyes staring tightly at the jungle next to him.
Hearing these three words, Nakajima-sensei and the others all took out their Kunai, ready to fight at any time.
"Fire Release, Great Fireball Jutsu."
Satoru's hands immediately formed seals. Since the other party didn't plan to come out, then Satoru would force them out.
Sure enough, under Satoru's Great Fireball, five shadows jumped out of the bushes. Judging from the forehead protectors they wore, they were Iwagakure Ninja.
(End of the chapter)
300 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter
500 Power Stones = 2 Extra Chapter
900 Power Stones = 3 Extra Chapter