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Chapter 452: Might Guy's Jonin Reward
Chapter 452: Might Guy's Jonin Reward
"Captain Takagi, thank you for your care over the past month." Kakashi found Captain Takagi's squad to inform them of his impending departure from the team.
Even if Kakashi didn't personally deliver the news, there would be other ninjas to explain the situation. However, Kakashi felt it was better to do it himself, especially since they had been through life and death together.
"It's not a burden at all; if anything, we've caused you trouble," Captain Takagi said with a smile.
If it weren't for Kakashi's decisive killing of three Mist Jonin, they all would've perished in that trap.
Captain Takagi had anticipated Kakashi's departure.
On one hand, Kakashi had been temporarily assigned to their team, and on the other, Kakashi was exceptionally talented.
Age held no significance in the Ninja Wars; no one would show deference due to age or go easy on the young. The stronger ninjas were, the more critical responsibilities they shouldered.
"Take care, everyone. Stay safe out there on your missions," Kakashi said with a humble smile, taking the time to look at each of his teammates before bidding them farewell.
Only by facing war could one truly comprehend its cruelty. During his time on the battlefield, Kakashi had witnessed firsthand the bloodshed and brutality of war.
Death was ever-present; whether the weakest genin or a powerful Jonin like Minazuki Kan, anyone could perish in the midst of war.
At this moment, they could still sit together and chat, but there was no guarantee how many would survive in the weeks and months to come after the war ended.
"The same goes for you, Kakashi. Even though you're stronger than us, the missions you'll undertake are undoubtedly more dangerous," Kobayashi Kenji cautioned.
"Come find us in your free time. Even though we won't be on the same squad anymore, we're still teammates," Miyashita Yuki said sincerely as he bid farewell.
"I'll continue to train hard so that the next time we meet, I'll surprise you," Uesugi Tetsu added his own style to his goodbye.
After his goodbyes, Kakashi reunited with Obito and their elite squad to continue their mission.
This time, they were without Hibisu and Unknown Fire, leaving only the five of them: Kakashi, Might Guy, Ebisu, Obito, and Rin.
It wasn't that Kakashi had kicked out Ebisu and Unknown Fire due to their lack of skill; it was because Teacher Chen had arrived on the battlefield, learned about their situation, and taken them under his wing for an intense training regimen to enhance their abilities. Thus, they were temporarily unable to join Kakashi's squad.
With Kakashi's promotion to Jonin and Rin's special promotion to Special Jonin, coupled with their recognized prowess, the Kakashi squad had earned the privilege of undertaking S-class missions.
As they had just returned to the battlefield, Kakashi opted for a cautious approach and chose a challenging A-class mission as their first endeavor.
Missions of the same rank could vary in difficulty, and this disparity became more pronounced at higher levels.
Take A-class missions as an example; the commission fee could range from 150,000 ryo to 1,000,000 ryo. Naturally, an A-class mission offering 990,000 ryo would be far more demanding than one offering 150,000 ryo.
As for S-class missions, the range was even wider. Tasks could vary from eliminating a Jonin squad to assassinating the leaders of the Five Great Shinobi Villages. The difficulty between these two extremes was immense.
Some S-class missions were classified as such because they exceeded the scope of A-class missions, while others earned this distinction solely because the highest level of the mission was S-class.
To prevent any mishaps, Kakashi chose to play it safe. In an S-class mission, any unexpected situation could easily turn deadly.
Kakashi's prudence paid off, and they successfully accomplished their mission, savoring the thrill of victory.
When an ordinary Mist squad encountered Kakashi's team, their expressions froze as they recognized their adversaries: ⊙▽⊙.
Initially, the Mist ninjas were glad to see the shorter stature of their opponents, but their joy turned to dismay when they spotted Might Guy's signature spandex.
"The Green Beast of Konoha, Might Guy, Shisui of the Body Flicker, and the son of White Fang, Kakashi…" Upon realizing they were up against the recently renowned geniuses, the Mist Jonin's faces darkened.
The Mist leadership had placed a substantial bounty on Kakashi's squad, offering a hefty sum in training resources and money for the death of any one of them.
However, one had to be alive to claim the reward. The Mist Jonin didn't believe he would be the one to earn it, especially considering that even the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist had fallen to Kakashi's team.
"Breath of Thunder, full concentration!"
Kakashi's eyes surveyed the surroundings, taking in the situation at hand, before drawing the White Fang and charging into battle.
"Eight Inner Gates, Gate of Opening, release!"
Might Guy focused his breathing and opened the first four gates of the Eight Inner Gates.
Even though his body had been strengthened by the Breath of Stone training, surpassing that of a typical adult ninja, the Eight Inner Gates technique was a forbidden jutsu that inflicted unavoidable harm on the user.
A stronger body merely minimized the damage; forcing open higher gates would still result in significant harm.
If the enemy wasn't particularly formidable, Might Guy usually refrained from pushing his body to the limit by opening all the gates he could manage. He would typically hold back one or two gates, opening only three or four if his limit was five.
"Phantom Body Technique!"
Shisui gathered his chakra and activated his Sharingan, creating countless phantom clones that surrounded the Mist ninjas, trapping them.
Rin didn't need to lift a finger as Kakashi, Might Guy, and the others swiftly defeated their opponents. Obito, however, seemed to put in extra effort, fueled by his lingering resentment.
"Damn it, they didn't even say my name," Obito grumbled even after the battle had ended.
His Breath of Fire chakra mode was so cool; why hadn't he earned a title like the Fire Emperor or the Fire God?
"Maybe I need to dress more distinctively?" Obito glanced at Might Guy, clad in his green spandex, and then shook his head. If that was the requirement for earning a title, he would need to give it some serious thought.
Soon after their successful A-class mission, Kakashi's squad embarked on their first S-class mission.
S-class missions related to the war were especially perilous, and those that concerned crucial battles couldn't be chosen; instead, commanders selected specific teams for those assignments.
Kakashi's caution proved warranted. During this mission, they encountered several formidable Mist Jonin. While the encounter wasn't as intense as their previous battle with the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, it still compelled Might Guy to push himself to the fifth gate, combining it with his Breath of Stone chakra mode.
However, that was the extent of the opposition's resistance. Once Might Guy unleashed the Wood Leaf Dragon God, he swiftly swept aside all opposition.
Might Guy's triumphant return to the battlefield once again thrust him into the spotlight, surpassing even Shisui's reputation. He became the undisputed teenage genius recognized by both the Mist and Konoha on the eastern battlefield.
The Mist ninjas could only wish for Might Guy to succumb to illness or sudden death, while the Konoha ninjas grew increasingly hopeful about the future of their village.
Of course, even as a battlefield commander, Orochimaru could only make suggestions and didn't have the final say. The decision-making power rested solely with the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and even the other Konoha higher-ups didn't have this authority.
After careful consideration, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't accept Orochimaru's suggestion outright, but he didn't completely reject it either.
Instead, he decided to promote Might Guy, who had the most outstanding achievements and strength, directly to Jonin. Additionally, he included Genma Shiranui in the Jonin evaluation, allowing him to begin the Jonin assessment after reporting back.
When the final decision reached Orochimaru, he didn't show much reaction, as this outcome was within his expectations.
Promotions to Jonin based on merit primarily considered the individual's contributions to the village, or in other words, the number of completed missions. However, Might Guy and his team had become ninjas too recently to compete with Chunin who had been ninjas for over a decade.
But aside from the quantity of missions, their quality also played a factor, and among them, Might Guy, with the most outstanding military exploits, was exceptionally promoted to Jonin. Genma, who hadn't been included in the Jonin evaluation before, now had the opportunity to be assessed for the Jonin level.
"The Third Hokage is being too cautious these days. It wouldn't hurt to give exceptional promotions to talented youngsters like Obito," Orochimaru said in the tent, pretending to be upset on Mu Yue's behalf.
"The Third Hokage has his own difficulties, and there may be aspects that we haven't considered," Mu Yue sighed slightly and expressed his understanding of Hiruzen Sarutobi's decision, thanking Orochimaru at the same time.
"This time, I have to trouble you, Orochimaru. If it weren't for your help, with Guy's one-sided talent, it would have taken a lot more time for him to become a Jonin."
Mu Yue understood Orochimaru's intentions, but at this stage, it was a mutually beneficial arrangement, so he was happy to oblige.
Moreover, with his acting skills, it was hard to tell who was truly gaining favor with whom.
"It was no trouble at all, and I'm glad to be of help. Indeed, Might Guy and his team have made remarkable contributions," Orochimaru said as he handed over the promotion document for Might Guy's Jonin rank to Mu Yue.
Although Orochimaru had few friends, he knew how to make them quickly.
Mu Yue's face showed a hint of gratitude, but he didn't say much more before leaving the tent.
"With someone like Mu Yue, you shouldn't emphasize the help you've given. It might backfire, and you should only subtly hint at your contributions," Orochimaru thought to himself as he watched Mu Yue's departing figure.
Seeing Mu Yue's expression, he knew his efforts hadn't been in vain, and although Mu Yue didn't say it aloud, he would always remember Orochimaru's favor.
...
[Ding! Disciple Might Guy has worked hard to accumulate achievements and has been promoted to Jonin. Rewards: Chakra +2400, Secret Medicine Scroll, and an unknown Pokemon egg (only Might Guy can hatch it)]
After leaving the tent, Mu Yue glanced at the latest reward notification on his panel.
Although the promotion paths were different, the rewards were quite similar. Both received 2,400 Chakra points and a Pokemon egg, and both were exclusive to the individual.
The only difference was that Kakashi received a sword-type weapon scroll, while Might Guy received a secret medicine scroll.
Mu Yue found a place to wash his hands before clicking to draw the reward.
He had some expectations for this secret medicine scroll, as he had only obtained one type of secret medicine from the system so far—the Training Secret Medicine that Kakashi had obtained during his training mission.
Although its name was ordinary, the Training Secret Medicine's effects were remarkable. It had played a significant role in Kakashi's current strength, supporting him through the rigorous training that Mu Yue had imposed, which was even more intense than in the original story.
[Confirm drawing?]
Upon confirmation, a massive roulette wheel appeared before Mu Yue's eyes, featuring the Fire Shadow's Secret Medicine that he was most familiar with, as well as various elixirs from his previous life's novels.
[Secret Medicine Scroll consumed. Reward obtained—Restoration Secret Medicine]
[Restoration Secret Medicine: Upon ingestion, the medicine will rapidly restore the body. The first pill consumed within 24 hours will have the best effect without any side effects. The second pill will have half the recovery effect without side effects, and the third pill will have the same effect as the second but will result in a loss of vitality.]
After using the scroll, three pills appeared in Mu Yue's system backpack, and the recipe and crafting experience for the Restoration Secret Medicine were imprinted in his mind.
After organizing his memories, Mu Yue confirmed that all the ingredients required for the Restoration Secret Medicine could be found in the world of Konoha, although some of the rarer ingredients would be challenging to acquire on the market.
Then, Mu Yue activated his Byakugan and used the Flying Thunder God technique to capture a squad of Mist ninjas.
The Restoration Secret Medicine seemed to be intended for treating severe injuries, and Mu Yue didn't want to test its effects by inflicting severe wounds on himself.
Mu Yue struck the joints of the captured Mist ninjas with his palm, shattering their bones and leaving them paralyzed on the ground.
He then forced a Restoration Secret Medicine pill into the mouth of one of the Mist ninjas and used his Byakugan to observe the changes in the ninja's body.
As the pill dissolved, a powerful vitality erupted within the ninja's body, miraculously repairing the shattered bones and restoring the dying ninja to full health, as evidenced by the return of color to his face.
The potent effect of the medicine surprised even Mu Yue. Such severe internal injuries would likely only be preserved by Tsunade's medical skills, and even then, it would be challenging to restore the body to its original state. Yet, this Restoration Secret Medicine could achieve such a remarkable recovery, comparable to a one-time Hundred Healing Jutsu.
Mu Yue had considered testing whether it could regenerate lost limbs, but he decided against it and killed the Mist ninjas instead.
With only three pills provided by the system, he would have to make the rest himself, and using two-thirds of them for testing would be overly wasteful.
"I'll give one to Guy and one to Rin," Mu Yue decided, allocating the remaining two Restoration Secret Medicines.
He didn't plan to keep one for himself, as he believed that if he encountered an enemy powerful enough to inflict severe injuries on him, having a second life wouldn't make a difference because the medicine only healed physical injuries and not Chakra.
The Eight Inner Gates technique, combined with the Rock Breath Chakra Mode, was beyond what Might Guy could currently withstand. The Restoration Secret Medicine would ensure that he didn't suffer irreparable damage to his body after pushing himself to the limit.
As for Rin Nohara, it was related to Obito's situation. It was essential for her to stay alive, so the weakest among them needed a means of self-preservation.
(End of Chapter)
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