Chapter 71 - Promotion to Genin (1/2)
In the Hokage Tower
Ino was talking to Inoichi, who was going over different escape methods. He was so proud he couldnt help to talk, much to Ino's happiness. She gave Kai a wave and mouthed a thank you. Chrysa stood just chuckling a little.
Karin, TenTen, Kari, and Pakura just talked about the property damage. TenTen was looking out the window. To her, it was a test so who cared about the damage. Karin was getting chewed out for not trying out her poison arts more. Her defense was that she didnt want them to die.
The Hokage, Danzo, Shukaku, Fugaku, and Kakashi were going over paperwork. Marking down what needed to be improved on. The biggest thing they only had a little to write about. Mostly TenTen. Danzo knew she was holding back since he taught her Illusions techniques. He explain that she could have done one that put them in cardiac arrest. Kakashi and Fugaku had a cold sweat that went down there backs at that.
”Hah.. we are done.” The Hokage said. He placed the approval pile to the side. The disapproval was a little smaller than he would like. But it was for the best of village relations. ”I am getting to old for this shit. Kakishi, do hurry with your training.”
”Ha..ha.. I am trying.” Kakashi said slightly apologetic. 'You try keeping with all that psycho training. The worst is my father's training.' As if feeling his thought's Sakumo arrived at that time.
”Fwoosh,” Sakumo was still recovering but was at least high chunin. Anko and Hayate were with her.
”That was good work Sakumo. Who knew you were so good at talking to Cloud ninja.” Anko said smirking. ”Lord Hokage the chunin exam went well. several of the proctors enjoyed it. Until the mountain collapsed that is.” She gave TenTen a slight glare.
”Hmph not going to apologize. Not my fault the mountain was weak.” TenTen pouted and looked at Kai. Seeing him smile, she didnt worry about the others. ”Also I could have just destroyed the entire mountain range. Yall should be grateful.”
”Hehe,” Karin laughed at her sister's boldness. ”We were told to show case our skills. Soo... yeah.”
”I wont sugar coat the damage..” Shukaku said. ”It will cause problems but thats for later.” He shook his stressed. 'At least Shikimaru hangs out more with Karin than TenTen. If that unmotivated boy was to get in to explosions.. The forest wouldn't stand much of a chance.”
”TenTen Senju, Karin Uzumaki, and Ino Yamanaka step forward.” Danzo said.
”We hereby award you the rank of genin.” The Hokage passed them a certificate each. ”I believe Kai has your headbands ready.”
”Yeah, I do.” Kai pulled out the headbands and walked over. He placed one in Ino's hand, then into Karin's. Stopping in front of TenTen he grabbed her right arm. ”This will go here for you.” Fixing it to her upper arm, he made sure it was secured. ”Good job girls.”
”Thanks, Teach!” The girls said altogether.
”Teach?” Fugaku asked.
”That is right. I taught the girls self-defense though mostly. A lot ways to escape mostly. made a game of it.” Kai smiled at Fugaku.
”Who is going to be there jonin instructor?” Sakumo asked.
”Kai is of course.” The Hokage said. ”His genin team was already promoted to chunin a few months ago. Anko and her squad will stay his jonin squad. Considering three of his chunin are going on a long assignment everything is fine.”
”Oh the snow mission,” Fugaku said. ”Hmm, that does work for the best.”
”About that,” the Hokage said. A sound seal went up as extra precaution was put in place. ”Inuzuka, Yuri aka Lucifer. Rock, Sora aka Little Dipper. Thorn aka Big Dipper are assigned the SSS rank mission project Snow. On paper they are helping with the escort mission. As well as scouting out there. Off paper, they are assigned to you for furthur training.”
”Works perfectly for me.” Kai nodded.
”Inuzuka Yuri.. why does that name sound familiar?” Sakumo asked.
”It is best you do not look into that Sakumo,” Danzo stated plainly. However, a little edge could still be found in his voice. Sakumo nodded and started to think to himself. ”Lord Senju, I assume you have a party or something to get to now?”
”Yup.”
”We will go celebrate at the restaurant,” Kari said. ”See you there later.”
”Umm so how do we address you now?” Ino looked at Kai.
”How you always addressed me before.” Kai squatted down to her. ”Ino we are gonna take our time with training for the future. However, does not mean I am gonna be any stricter on you three. In fact, it will be about the same. I already treated you like full-fledged ninja beforehand. Can you guess what your first mission was?”
”Umm no.” Ino shook her head.
”Them.” Kai pointed to TenTen and Karin. ”It is a lifelong mission with a lot of rewards. Dont you think?”
”Yes, it is!” Ino gave Kai a hug before running to her dad.
”TenTen stay back with me. We need to talk about the explosion.” Kai looked at her warily. Everyone else left. Only remaining members, were TenTen, Kai, Danzo, and the Hokage. ”Do it now TenTen.” Kai signaled the girl.