After completing the grading of the written test papers, the examiners sent all the materials to the Hokage Office in the Hokage Building, where Sarutobi Hiruzen personally decided the exam results.
Seeing Kakashi's information, Sarutobi Hiruzen stroked his goatee and revealed a comforting smile on his face.
He had seen Kakashi's potential before, so when Kakashi was lost and sinking, he first approached Mokgetsu and Minato for help.
Now, Kakashi's achievements have also proven his foresight. Although only ten years old, Kakashi has surpassed many ninjas and can be considered excellent.
After nodding in affirmation of his vision, Sarutobi Hiruzen signed and stamped Kakashi's promotion document.
"Obito is lacking too much in theoretical aspects," Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head when he saw Obito's test paper; such scores definitely could not pass.
"However, his personality is actually a good thing for a Uchiha."
Sarutobi Hiruzen would rather have more innocent Uchiha like Obito, as this would reduce many conflicts between Uchiha and Konoha.
After rejecting Obito, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Hyuga Aoba and Sakata Genji.
After some thought, Sarutobi Hiruzen rejected Sakata Genji and then signed the promotion list for Hyuga Aoba.
Actually, in truth, Hyuga Aoba's strength was a little below Sakata Genji's, but Hyuga Aoba's strength lay in the strategic role of the Byakugan, so the requirements could be lowered to some extent.
Having finished his work, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't immediately order a ninja to report the results; the workday was almost over, and it would be better to notify them the next morning.
Before leaving work, Sarutobi Hiruzen recalled something and found Might Guy's records at the Ninja Academy.
"Guy's grades are also terrible." Reading the records of Might Guy's academic career, Sarutobi Hiruzen put down his pipe and exhaled a puff of white smoke.
Before the fourth grade, Might Guy's performance couldn't even be described as terrible—it was utterly foolish. After the fourth grade, thanks to Mokgetsu's tutoring, his grades improved significantly, but only to the point of passing without worry.
The Jonin assessment written test was not as lenient as the Ninja Academy's. In the Ninja Academy's written test, scoring half the average points counted as passing, but the Jonin exam required scoring more than eighty percent of the total points to qualify.
"Should I lower the difficulty for Guy?" Sarutobi Hiruzen pondered.
If the difficulty didn't change, Might Guy couldn't possibly pass the Jonin assessment, as his theoretical knowledge was as bad as Obito's.
The reason Sarutobi Hiruzen was contemplating this wasn't because he found Might Guy agreeable, but because Might Guy had made greater contributions.
In the same mission, the contributions of different ninjas varied. In this encounter, the person with the greatest merit was undoubtedly Mokgetsu, who killed Minazuki Kan and four of the Seven-Swords Ninja, along with several Hidden Mist Ninjas.
Second was Might Guy. Without Might Guy's outburst, Kakashi and the others couldn't have repelled the Seven-Swords Ninja or held on until Mokgetsu arrived.
Actually, Sarutobi Hiruzen had already cut Might Guy some slack. If it weren't for his significant contributions, given Might Guy's skewed skills, he would hardly have qualified to take the Jonin assessment.
Might Guy mainly suffered because of his age; if he were over fourteen, Sarutobi Hiruzen would directly promote him to Jonin. Ten years old was just too young.
Unless his achievements were extraordinarily amazing, like Mokgetsu's, age would still have some impact.
Ultimately, Sarutobi Hiruzen decided to wait and see Might Guy's grades before deciding. Jonins were qualified to lead teams on important missions, and knowing nothing was unacceptable.
The next morning, Sarutobi Hiruzen ordered the ninja to send out notifications.
Those who successfully advanced needed to go to the Hokage Office to receive their new ninja certificates, while those who failed the exam only received a single notice.
"Uchiha Obito, upon evaluation, it has been found that while your strength is excellent, your theoretical knowledge is lacking. You are currently insufficient to advance to Jonin," the notifying ninja said to Obito.
Although he had expected it, when he actually heard about failing, Obito couldn't control his disappointment.
A Jonin is considered an excellent ninja in the eyes of ordinary people. He wanted his grandmother to proudly tell other Uchiha that her grandson was already very excellent at the age of ten.
"Study well in the future; you still have the opportunity. In the next eight years, you can apply for a retake once a year, and passing will grant you the status of an official Jonin," the notifying ninja reminded.
The Jonin assessment itself was a filter; those who didn't have a chance to become Jonin wouldn't have the opportunity to undergo the Jonin assessment.
The ninjas who came out of such strict selection in Konoha wouldn't be easily given up, and they would be given many opportunities to retake the exam. Passing it would still allow them to become an official Jonin.
"Once a year, huh." Obito scratched his hair, feeling the interval is too long. He was only ten, and a year was already a tenth of his life.
"Before the next exam, go to Teacher Mokgetsu," Obito thought it better to rely on the all-knowing Sage Mokgetsu rather than trust his own learning ability.
"Did Kakashi pass?" Obito couldn't help but ask.
His own failure was a pity, but his brother's success was even more maddening.
"That I don't know, I'm only responsible for notifying you," the notifying ninja shook his head in response.
Obito was a bit disappointed. The answer he wanted to hear most was that Kakashi hadn't passed either.
Just thinking that Kakashi might have become a Jonin first made Obito restless, and with his understanding of Kakashi, Kakashi would definitely use the ninja level as an excuse to order him around.
To find out the latest news, Obito chose to head to Kakashi's house to ask directly.
"Kakashi, are you home?" Using concentrated breathing to enhance his body, Obito ran to Kakashi's door and shouted.
Obito knocked on the door a few times, but still, no one responded.
Obito's heart sank, "Oh no, he really passed, didn't he? Maybe he's at the Hokage Building?"
As Obito suspected, Kakashi was indeed at the Hokage Office in the Hokage Building, completing the promotion procedures.
"From now on, you are an official Konoha Jonin." Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and handed Kakashi his brand-new ninja certificate.
After Kakashi took the certificate, Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression turned serious.
"A higher ninja rank not only represents greater rights but also greater responsibilities and obligations!" Sarutobi Hiruzen said with a serious face.
"When necessary, a Jonin must lead teams to execute more dangerous missions, facing more dangerous enemies."
"No matter how dangerous the mission, I will protect my comrades and bring them back safely," Kakashi responded earnestly.
Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled again, "It reassures me to see you have such awareness. With more juniors like you, Kakashi, I can retire with peace of mind."
After going through the necessary procedures, Kakashi left the Hokage Office. He looked at the word "Jonin" on his new ninja certificate and shook his head.
As a newly appointed Jonin, Kakashi did not feel a sense of arrogance, as he had seen too many powerful Jonins, like Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Mokgetsu, and Namikaze Minato.
On the surface, they seemed to be on the same level, but in reality, the true gap between them was larger than that between an ordinary Jonin and a Ninja Academy student.
Not to mention others, even Kakashi's father was a Jonin, but now he could only barely glimpse some traits of his father's shadow.
After leaving the Hokage Building, Kakashi saw Obito looking around like a thief.
Kakashi slightly curled his lips as he walked in front of Obito, "How did you know I successfully advanced to Jonin?"
Obito: ?
As Konoha's youngest Jonin, Kakashi became a hot topic in Konoha again.
Hiruko, who was secretly conducting human experiments, almost lost control and broke the equipment in his lab when he heard the news.
A ten-year-old Jonin, despite his efforts, he only became a Jonin after much hardship, yet these geniuses easily surpassed his hard work.
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[Disciple Hatake Kakashi worked hard in training and achieved excellent results in the Jonin assessment, thus advancing to Jonin, earning rewards: Chakra +2400, Weapon Extraction Scroll: Blade Category, Unknown Pokemon Egg (can only be hatched by Hatake Kakashi)]