Naruto, the strongest Uchiha from signing in.

What good could come of the Third Hokage looking for him? Did the sun rise from the west, or did Konoha Village stop advocating the Will of Fire and start rewarding people based on merit?

"I don't know what it is, but I'll just look forward to it."

He smiled brightly, as if he was very much looking forward to the congratulations from the Anbu. When he arrived at the Hokage's office building and the mission release hall, he found that everyone had been waiting for a long time.

"Minato-sensei, Kakashi-senpai, the Third Hokage and the advisors, what is going on?"

When everyone saw Uchiha Kagetsu coming, Sarutobi Hiruzen coughed twice, glanced at the three people, and nodded with satisfaction.

"Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Hanayu, you are now recommended by the guiding jonin Orochimaru, Namikaze Minato, and are officially appointed as jonin of Konoha Village."

Kakashi was prepared for this, but Kazuki was slightly stunned. Konoha Jonin? He didn't even take the Chunin exam, but was promoted to Jonin directly?

"Wait, I haven't become a Chunin yet, is it really okay to make such an exception?"

"It doesn't matter. Now is war time. The appointment of Chunin and Jonin is entirely up to the village. And you have the ability to serve as a Jonin, Uchiha Kagetsu."

Puffing out smoke, the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, placed the pipe in his hand on the table, looked at the mission reports and ninja evaluations, and nodded slightly.

"Since graduation, he has saved the lives of hundreds of fellow Konoha villagers, defeated Kazekage advisor Chiyo on the Sand Village side, and preserved Konoha's vitality in the battle of Mount Kikyo."

"Just now, you defeated the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist Village. Your ability and broad-mindedness are worthy of recognition. Even if you don't say it, you are unconsciously acting according to the Will of Fire in your heart."

Utane Koharu remained silent, while Namikaze Minato had a gentle expression and expressed his appreciation for Kagetsu's contributions to Konoha.

"Wherever the leaves of Konoha dance, the fire will also continue. The flames will illuminate the village and allow the new shoots to grow into towering trees. I hope that you can become the flame of the village in the future, illuminating the darkness and protecting the young shoots of Konoha to thrive."

"He tui... Sorry, I did it on purpose!"

boom!

Utane Koharu, who had been patient for a long time, became angry again, pointed at Kagetsu who didn't care, and turned around to roar.

"Sarutobi! We must not let this guy become a jonin. Even if he has made some contributions on the battlefield, we can't..."

"Calm down, Xiaochun, the so-called will of fire is not just talk. Uchiha Huayue's actions are the true implementer of the will of fire."

"The appointment of Konoha's jonin will be issued in a few days. Congratulations to you, Uchiha Kagetsu and Hatake Kakashi."

When the two left, Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed deeply and looked at the yellow-haired man who had outstanding military achievements and could be called a role model of a ninja.

"Minato, I'll leave that child in your care. His talent is unquestionable, and his treatment of his companions is mostly impeccable, but if he stays with Orochimaru, he is likely to be affected by his paranoid thoughts."

"I understand. Huayue is a smart child. Don't worry. He will definitely become an excellent jonin."

Minato nodded in agreement, and Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded imperceptibly, signaling everyone to leave.

Outside the Hokage's office building, Kakashi paused for a moment with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, his eyes full of confusion.

"why are you laughing?"

"Nothing, congratulations, Kakashi-senpai. Once the official documents are issued, you will be a Jonin."

"A 12-year-old Konoha jonin is really rare. Isn't this something worth celebrating?"

Kakashi's tone was cold, his eyes lowered.

"Are you showing off? You are only 10 years old, just graduated from the Ninja School a few months ago, and you are a Konoha Jonin who has been promoted continuously through wars, Uchiha Kagetsu."

"No, I was thinking that if I were Kakashi-senpai's friend, I would have prepared a celebration plan for you, but if it were me, I probably wouldn't."

"After all, I'm not the type who has a lot of friends, right? Hahaha..."

Seeing Huayue gradually walking away, Kakashi shook his head in confusion.

"wack."

It was wartime and the streets of Konoha were a little deserted. Huayue, who had nothing to do, was strolling on the street corner. As she turned the corner, a hurried figure bumped into her.

"Sorry! Are you okay?"

A cry of surprise, a soft voice full of apology and the papers scattered all over the floor made the girl who fell to the ground look a little distressed.

"It's okay, it's okay. This is... Kakashi's promotion to Jonin, a secret celebration plan? You are..."

He turned his head and looked at the girl who was packing up the celebratory posters, and a trace of memory flashed in his eyes.

"What? It's Lin-senpai! You're really well-informed. You even know that Kakashi-senpai is about to be promoted to jonin. What an admirable intelligence network."

"Eh? Uchiha Kagetsu, it's Kagetsu! I'm so sorry, do you want to celebrate with us?"

After barely finishing the cleanup, Nohara Lin smiled sweetly and gently and extended an invitation to Huayue.

"Celebrate together?"

"Okay, if you don't have any other tasks, then I'm sorry to bother you."

The sound of footsteps in the distance gradually approached, and Obito, wearing goggles and a sports suit, waved excitedly.

"Lin, I..."

"Obito, come and help too!"

Nohara Rin took the opportunity to hand the celebratory poster to Obito, and after hurriedly saying goodbye to him, she distributed it to his classmates around him, holding back the words he was about to say.

After Nohara Rin walked away, a familiar voice rang out, which made Obito slightly stunned.

"Hey, Obito-senpai has also successfully been promoted to Chunin. Congratulations, congratulations. Do you want to go eat dango together to celebrate?"

"So it's Kazuki! Why did that Kakashi guy become a jonin? Really, the same goes for Rin. They are all Kakashi's. Once I open the Sharingan, I will definitely surpass him."

Obito couldn't help but complain. He thought that the fellow student in front of him would just smile and comfort him, but Kazuki nodded repeatedly to show his agreement.

"That's right. If Obito-senpai can open the Sharingan, or even a more advanced eye technique than the Sharingan, he will definitely be able to surpass Kakashi-senpai."

"To borrow the words of Orochimaru, I have never been wrong in judging people. Your eyes may surpass those of Kakashi-senpai!"

Kagetsu's face was all smiles, with an expression that showed certainty, and Obito was so excited that tears were streaming down his face, and he nodded vigorously.

"I know. I will be able to successfully open the Sharingan and surpass Kakashi. I will not let you down, Huayue!"

Obito left with confidence, but Kagetsu nodded repeatedly.

"The Mangekyō is like drawing cards. How can the N-level Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu compare to the SSR-level double Kamui?"

"You are here? My lovely disciple..."