Chapter 36 Promotion to Jonin
Even Inuzuka and another Jonin were hit on the forehead by the kunai in a way that seemed completely unreasonable, and were now looking utterly bewildered and questioning their existence.
They all reacted very quickly. Jonin Inuzuka used his Beastman Clone Technique to turn Shinobu Okimaru into a clone that looked exactly like himself, while another Jonin used the Earth Dragon Concealment Technique to burrow into the ground.
However, it was all in vain. The clones couldn't deceive the kunai, and even when they burrowed into the ground, the kunai would follow and attack...
Even if it hits every time, what's with the kunai burrowing into the ground?!
Both of them were completely dumbfounded by this incomprehensible and bizarre move.
Needless to say, among the other Chunin, only Might Guy managed to block the kunai with his arm; the others were all hit in the forehead.
Asuma and the other two looked helpless. Although it was expected that they would lose, they were eliminated without any performance.
What were they going to do about their Chunin Exams?
Mr. Mochizuki has misled me!
"Haha! Souji, your kunai technique is still as amazing as ever! Let's do it again! Power Prelude!"
Might Guy laughed heartily and was about to go up again, but the Souji shook his head and said:
"Excuse me, I'm busy today, so you should leave now, Might Guy"
"Um!?"
At this moment, Souji had already taken out ten kunai from the sealing scroll and threw them out in succession.
Might Guy was slightly startled, then took a deep breath and, without using the Eight Gates, unleashed his speed to the extreme, and began to run in a straight line!
"Ughhhhhh! Burn, my youth!"
Might Guy's speed was so fast that he left afterimages!
Having learned from previous encounters, Might Guy knew he couldn't shoot down these kunai, so this time he changed his approach, trying to run at an extremely high speed to see if he could shake off the kunai's pursuit.
However, although he was fast, the kunai flew even faster than he!
"No way!? They managed to catch up like that!?"
Seeing the kunai that was faster than him and suddenly circled to the front, Might Guy was dumbfounded again!
How could a kunai possibly match my trained speed?!
"Burn! I can burn even more fiercely!"
Might Guy gritted his teeth and stopped running. Instead, he frantically leaped back and forth in place, dodging the kunai in various ways.
His speed was so fast that even a Chunin with average eyesight could only see a bunch of afterimages!
However, it still didn't work.
Knock knock knock!
The muffled thuds of training kunai hitting their targets rang out one after another.
The dust and afterimages gradually dissipated, revealing Might Guy standing there, hands on his hips, laughing loudly:
"Hahahaha! I lost! Not only could I not shoot it down, but I also couldn't even dodge it! Souji, your kunai is indeed unerring! You truly are a worthy opponent!"
At Guyi's feet, kunai lay scattered on the ground.
If a player is hit more than ten times in non-vital areas, they must be eliminated; this was a rule established from the beginning.
"At this point, Mochizuki Souji has successfully passed the Jonin Exams," the Hokage announced.
As the Hokage made the announcement, Souji smiled with delight.
I've finally reached the level of a true Jonin!
Although the assessment process wasn't difficult... becoming a Jonin and truly advancing to the upper echelons of Konoha is a good thing and something to be happy about.
Compared to Souji's joy, the ten ninjas who were his test subjects, except for Guy, all had rather ugly expressions.
This assessment is outrageous! They were instantly defeated right from the start!
It makes it seem like they're not here for the assessment, but rather to be used as stepping stones!
I shouldn't have come! Let the Hokage find someone else!
The first to regain his composure was Nara, the Jonin. He shook his head slightly, then walked up to Souji, extended his hand, and smiled:
"Congratulations on your promotion to Jonin.
With your strength, I don't think you'll just be an ordinary Jonin in the future. Please take care of me in the future."
"You're too kind, and I look forward to your guidance."
After Nara, Inuzuka and another Jonin also came over to congratulate Souji and shake hands.
"We might go on missions together in the future, so please give me your guidance then."
"I hope to have the opportunity to work with you."
Konoha has always been a breeding ground for geniuses, and occasionally there will be such formidable individuals who can take on multiple opponents during the Jonin Exams and even turn the tables on their rivals.
These three were only of average level among Jonin, and they weren't arrogant, so they quickly adjusted and sincerely congratulated Souji.
After the three Jonin, the others also went to congratulate Souji, but since they were of different statuses, they naturally didn't talk about cooperation.
"As expected of you, Souji! After this battle, you became a Jonin, and I also discovered areas where I can still refine my taijutsu.
We can both continue to improve!" Guy said, giving a thumbs up, full of energy.
"..." The corner of Souji's mouth twitched slightly.
Upon arriving in Asuma, however, he complained:
"Mr. Mochizuki, you've been promoted, but we haven't shown any performance. I'm afraid we won't pass the assessment!"
"At least give us a chance to shine!" Kurenai complained.
"If you don't pass the assessment, you don't pass. Don't worry about it too much."
The Souji placed his hands on their heads and smiled gently:
"Anyway, your strength is just average, so it doesn't matter much whether you become a Chunin or not.
It's fine if you don't become a Chunin. It's good for you young people to gain more experience.
This is for your own good."
"..."
Both of them looked like they were about to die of anger.
Judging from their demeanor, I initially thought they were going to say some words of comfort and encouragement to them.
This is just kicking them when they're down! Taking the opportunity to make fun of them!
Mr. Mochizuki is so awful!
"Haha! Just kidding! Don't be nervous. After all, this situation is a bit special. I think the Hokage will let you take the exam again."
Souji ruffled their hair with both hands, making a mess of it, and then glanced at Kei Hyuga.
This kid still didn't get close to people, but there was no way to force him.
"Souji, do you have five minutes to rest before the next match, or do you need more rest?" the Hokage asked.
"No... 5 minutes is enough. Actually, if possible, I'd like to spar with you two as soon as possible..." Souji said with a smile.
"Hmph... Let me rest for a bit and get myself in shape."
...
All the ninjas who had come to fight Souji chose to stay and watch the battle, and quietly waited to the side.
Souji also went to rest for 5 minutes as requested by the Hokage, even though he hadn't exerted himself much just now.
The Hokage had just told Asuma and the other two about rearranging the combat strength assessment, and had just walked back when Orochimaru spoke up:
"Teacher, what do you think?"
"I see with two eyes."
"..."
Orochimaru coughed twice.
"Teacher, can you be serious?
Did you notice anything with Mochizuki Souji's technique just now?"
"Hmm..."
The Hokage's eyes were serious as he pondered for a moment before saying:
"It's a very special technique.
The attached chakra is detached from the body, yet it can still perform such precise manipulations and changes, and can suddenly accelerate to a speed that surpasses Guy's... The key is that the final hit is very strange."
"Yes, accuracy is the most special thing. It's not so easy to hit vital points with two Jonin who can move freely."
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