"This year's Genin assignments will be handled by the Jonin mentioned above. I hope you will all lead them well."
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the Jonin standing in front of him and spoke.
"Yes, Lord Hiruzen!"
Several Jonin, including Kakashi, bowed in response.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and continued the meeting.
"At the end of the meeting, in the name of the Third Hokage, I solemnly recommend Chunin Sawada Hagoromo for promotion to Jonin."
"Sawada Hagoromo became a teacher at the Ninja Academy while Chunin, and his students achieved excellent results."
"During this period, they carried out over a hundred missions: 50 at D-rank, 20 at C-rank, 25 at B-rank, and 10 at A-rank."
"His exceptional strength and profound sense of responsibility towards Konoha demonstrated his deep understanding and practice of the 'Will of Fire' even during his Chunin period."
"Possesses the potential for continuous growth and the ability to teach; has the qualities to cultivate the next generation of ninjas."
If Hagoromo were in the Jonin meeting room right now, he'd probably blush.
After all, he didn't even know he was so outstanding.
"Everyone, let's vote by raising our hands."
In the Jonin meeting hall, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke in a gentle yet extremely solemn tone.
After saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pipe and started puffing away.
His gaze, however, was Jonin the Jonin present.
Even those who had prior knowledge of the news were present throughout the conference hall.
Some Jonin couldn't help but look around, after all, the arrival of a new Jonin meant that those present would have their power divided among themselves.
The attitudes of others will determine the direction of the winds going forward.
As the representative of the Jonin Commander, Shikaku Nara stood up and came to the front of the stage, and said:
"Now, those who agree, please raise your hands."
As soon as he finished speaking, Nara Akimichi Jonin or Special Jōnin in the Yamanaka raised their hands. Although there weren't many, their actions drew attention.
Uchiha Fugaku then gestured to the few Jonin in the conference room, and the few remaining Uchiha Clan Jonin raised their hands.
Hyuga Hiashi naturally saw Fugaku's action and raised his hand in response.
When the other Hyuga Clan Jonin saw their clan leader raise his hand, they also raised their hands to vote.
However, a few Hyuga Clan remained completely inactive.
Hyuga Hiashi glanced at it sideways, then ignored it.
Those people were some of the elders of the Main Family. Hiashi shook his head inwardly.
They're a bunch of parasites; they can't even see the situation clearly.
"I've met this young man, Hagoromo. He's very strong, so I agree!"
Might Guy, completely ignoring the other Jonin beside him, simply raised his hand as he spoke.
Sitting to the side, Kakashi couldn't help but cover his forehead. Did his partner really not understand the atmosphere in the meeting room?
Raising your hand is fine, but there's no need to speak to attract attention.
Helpless, Kakashi simply extended his hand to indicate his agreement.
Asuma Sarutobi glanced at the number of hands raised on the field; almost half had already raised their hands.
Bite--
The sound of a lighter rang out, and Asuma Sarutobi, who had a cigarette in his mouth, also raised his hand.
"As the representative of the Jonin, I agree with the Hiruzen Hokage's recommendation," Shikaku Nara said directly without raising his hand again.
"Jonin Vice Representative, Uchiha Fugaku agrees with the Hiruzen Hokage's recommendation." Uchiha Fugaku, who was sitting next to Shikaku, also raised his hand.
"With more than half agreeing, the vote to promote Chunin Sawada Hagoromo to Jonin has passed."
After Shikaku Nara speaking, he bowed to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, just as he was about to get up.
A voice interrupted, "Hiruzen Hokage, I remember that Jonin candidates recommended by the Hokage must pass the strength tests of three Jonin before they can be promoted, right?"
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone in the conference hall turned to look at the speaker.
Upon seeing that they were members of the Utatane Clan, he inexplicably understood.
The others sitting next to this Jonin expressions, after all, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had just glanced at them.
After looking around for a long time and seeing that no one else would speak, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and said:
"That's natural. Regarding the selection of candidates for the skills test, does anyone have any suggestions?"
Inside the conference hall, all the Jonin fell silent.
Even though the current strength difference is not equal, the former Council of Elders would not easily agree to a duel with the Third Hokage.
"I think, since Utatane Jonin requested a strength test, we should have him conduct it."
"After all, only by experiencing it firsthand can one truly understand whether Hagoromo is qualified for promotion."
Asuma Sarutobi then spoke up, saying that although he and the old man didn't get along.
However, Hagoromo was, after all, a junior whom he liked very much.
He then spoke directly, and looked at the Jonin of the Utatane Clan.
The Utatane Clan, who was being watched Jonin out in a cold sweat, after all, the person looking at him was Twelve Guardian Ninjas of the Land of Fire.
That person's strength is definitely at the level of Elite Jonin.
Moreover, this was completely different from what I had planned. It should have been those few members of the Hyuga Clan who hadn't raised their hands who volunteered for the fight.
He then added that Hyuga Clan had produced outstanding individuals, the Uchiha Clan could not lag behind.
After that, whoever the last one is.
With Jonin from the Hyuga Clan and Uchiha Clans involved, it won't be easy for Sawada Hagoromo to advance in rank.
However, Asuma Sarutobi's words directly interrupted the person who wanted to speak, and he was putting pressure on him.
"Lord Hiruzen, I propose..."
The Jonin the Utatane Clan didn't have time to think further and prepared to speak directly.
"I remember that Special Jōnin don't seem to have the right to make suggestions," Kakashi's voice rang out, interrupting again.
If we keep letting this rotten apple spoil the broth, we might end up following the path those people are planning behind the scenes.
"I think everyone would agree with me being one of the test Jonin, right?"
After saying that, Kakashi's right eye scanned the entire conference room.
All the Jonin whose eyes met Kakashi's lowered their gazes and remained silent.
These are the people who didn't raise their hands in agreement.
Kakashi, who became a Jonin at the age of twelve, is a testament to his strength.
They were in a class of their own among Jonin.
With Kakashi chosen as the Jonin to test their strength, no one dared to say it wouldn't work.
Seeing that no one objected, Kakashi nodded to the Third Hokage and then sat down.
Kakashi wouldn't underestimate Might Guy, given that he could fight Might Guy to a Hagoromo.
"As the vice representative of Jonin, I will have one member from the Uchiha Clan serve as the test Jonin."
As Uchiha Fugaku sat down with Kakashi, he received a signal from the Hiruzen and immediately began to speak.
"The Hyuga Clan can also send one as a test Jonin," Hyuga Hiashi added.
"Okay, the meeting is adjourned."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a smile, agreeing immediately.
The Jonin the Utatane Clan blinked involuntarily. Although it wasn't his suggestion, the result was still the same.
Moreover, there's Kakashi Hatake Jonin fame at a young age, among them.
But why did he feel that things had turned out differently?
If Hagoromo were here, she would give this person a good talking-to about what it means to switch between offense and defense.