Handstand Push-Ups All the Way Around Konoha?! Absolutely Not!

"That's right, we still need to make a living. We're doing tasks with our old teammates before the new semester even starts."

Kabuto Yakushi nodded with a smile, while his two teammates behind him exchanged a glance, their faces full of surprise.

My teammate actually knows Lord Hagoromo, and they seem to know each other very well.

Hagoromo nodded. It's only been about two years since a Genin) had the experience to instruct Jonin) leading a team.

During this period, most of those with talent will be promoted to Chunin.

Those who didn't get promoted were disbanded after two years and then formed their own teams to complete the missions.

In any case, two years is enough time for these Genin who haven't been promoted to gain some strength.

There are only so many Jonin in Konoha; it's impossible to keep all of them with us forever.

However, since the Ninja Academy started the internship system, the system has gradually been perfected and there is no need to continue this team-leading system.

Those who fail to be promoted to Chunin within a year will be reassigned to other places.

The Military Police Force needs a lot of manpower now; the area of duty for Konoha is no longer limited to the surrounded village.

That Daimyo's Advisor was quite capable; surprisingly, he wasn't captured after returning and is still alive.

They can also gain some benefits from the natural aspects of Konoha.

"Alright, you guys get back to work." Hagoromo smiled warmly as she took her leave. Kabuto Yakushi had always treated her just like any other person.

Hagoromo is too lazy to bother with anything else right now. If it weren't for wanting to see Orochimaru was up to, he would have taken him down long ago.

"Teacher, was that senior student just now?" Naruto asked curiously.

Kabuto Yakushi towards Sasuke, and Naruto, as Sasuke's arch-rival, naturally noticed it.

"I guess so, it's been a few years since I graduated." Hagoromo nodded calmly.

"Huh, why am I still Genin after graduating for several years?" Naruto was a little confused. Wasn't the Chunin Ninja Exams open to anyone who was Genin?

"You really think getting promoted Chunin is easy?" Hagoromo rolled his eyes in exasperation.

Although the Chunin rank comprises the largest group, it doesn't mean that promotion is easy.

Why did Might Guy's father always remain Genin?

Not only are the fundamentals weak, but even with the Eight Gates Formation, the skills are still limited.

It's common for someone who can't even master basic Chunin skills like Body Flicker Technique or Substitution Technique to fail to advance to Chunin.

Sasuke nodded knowingly, since a recommendation was needed to be promoted Chunin.

If Kabuto Yakushi didn't get promoted in the previous two years, he would have to submit his application several months in advance each year if he wanted to participate in the future.

It might not even be approved.

"Huh? I always thought it was just a practical exam."

After Hinata's explanation, Naruto understood that there were rules for participating in the Chunin Ninja Exams.

"It's almost fair to say that outstanding performance in actual combat can indeed lead to promotion, but the most important thing about becoming Chunin is that this ninja possesses a certain level of strategic and command abilities."

"After all, it's not easy for Chunin to be promoted to Jonin, so it took more than ten years."

"It has always been a tacit rule that Chunin in a squad must possess a certain level of strategic thinking and command ability."

"However, this doesn't matter to you; you are a whole."

Hagoromo explained with a smile.

"Huh?! Does that mean I can't become Chunin?!" Naruto's expression changed drastically.

He's not afraid of real combat, but he's afraid of things that require a lot of brainpower.

"Idiot." Sasuke's lips twitched upon hearing this. This Dead Last only heard this kind of thing and had completely forgotten what he had said before.

"We're only Genin right now. Even if we get promoted, it'll be thanks to Hagoromo- sensei's recommendation."

"Naruto-kun, does that mean we only need to pass the practical combat test and perform well to be promoted to Chunin?"

"The teacher also said that our team is a whole. You have things that Sasuke doesn't, and you have things that Sasuke doesn't," Hinata explained from the side.

Hagoromo chuckled and patted Hinata and Sasuke on the head, saying, "Naruto's just not very bright."

"Oh, oh~" Naruto nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite; as long as he could advance, that was good enough.

"Alright, let's go. We can come back sooner once the mission is complete," Hagoromo Yi said.

"Huh? There's no client this time either?" Naruto asked curiously, remembering what they had talked about during the last mission.

"No, aside from escorts and transport, there are very few clients waiting."

"Most of the time, we simply execute the task, and once it's complete, we inform the client to pay the remaining balance."

This is a testament to the prestige of a ninja village like Konoha; smaller ninja villages wouldn't even qualify.

Some of the wealthier people were able to ride on their heads.

"Great! Let's go! I wonder if we'll run into any strong opponents!" Naruto said excitedly.

"We just happened to run into them during the last mission; it's not always the case that we encounter missing-nin or wandering ninjas like this."

Sasuke couldn't help but speak up.

C-rank mission is not like B-Rank Mission, where you can easily encounter groups of ninjas.

They were just incredibly lucky last time.

Hinata, on the other hand, didn't care. As long as she could complete the mission, that was enough. As for the battles of the ninjas, they would inevitably encounter them again as they continued to grow.

"Let's hurry on our way. This location is a bit further than last time, and if we don't move quickly, it will take even longer."

"This is also a good opportunity to give you guys some training. You know Neji almost always has to rely on his physical strength to get there on missions."

With a smile on his face, Hagoromo thought Might Guy's method was worth a try, as it served as both a mission and training.

Naruto and Sasuke's expressions froze; this distance wouldn't be a problem for them if they used Chakra.

However, relying solely on physical strength to travel might mean they collapse before even reaching their mission location.

"Don't worry~ Teacher's Military Rations Pill are well-prepared, by the way..."

"If anyone's the last one, I think they could try doing handstand push-ups all the way around Konoha."

Hagoromo tossed three bags containing Military Rations Pill into Naruto's hands, and then vanished from the spot.

"Ready... Go!"

Upon hearing the punishment mentioned by Hagoromo, Naruto and Sasuke's faces turned pale.

Doing handstand push-ups all around Konoha?! Absolutely not! What if Shikamaru and the others find out?

It might make you laugh yourself to death.

"Charge!" Naruto charged ahead, kicking up dust that left Sasuke with a mouthful of mud.

"That Dead Last!" Sasuke spat and followed after him.

"Hinata, you're allowed to use the Eight Trigrams Step, you can practice it while you're at it~" Hinata was about to follow, Hagoromo's voice came over.

"Yes! Thank you, teacher!" Hinata nodded, Chakra gathering around her feet, and strode after him.