"Counting this A-Rank Mission completion, you have now completed a total of 1 S-rank mission, 2 A-rank missions, 44 B-rank missions, 283 C-rank missions, and 388 D-rank missions."
Nara Shikasuke picked up a small booklet of mission merits and read from it. Then he nodded and smiled. "With a completion record like this, you already qualify for the title of Special Jonin. You also specialize in Tool Manipulation, so it suits you perfectly."
"Special Jonin?"
Umino Sasuke could not help but freeze. His thoughts raced. In peacetime, if he had the chance to become a Special Jonin and enjoy the privileges that came with it, he would have agreed with both hands and feet raised. But now, it was somewhat inappropriate.
Shimura Danzō had replaced Mitokado Homura as the frontline commander, so there was definitely a major move coming. Given Shimura Danzō's nature, he would never be as conservative as Mitokado Homura. A major war was inevitable.
For most Chunin, and even some Special Jonin, the patrol duties at the outer sentry posts seemed quite dangerous, with survival left to fate. But with the powerful perception of his Sonic Radar, they were extremely safe for him.
Umino Sasuke hurriedly asked, "Lord Shikasa, if I am promoted to Special Jonin, will I have to be transferred out of Lord Toribo's Sentry Patrol Unit?"
"Of course."
Nara Shikasuke immediately put on an expression that suggested a great talent should not be wasted on minor work, as though he valued him greatly.
"This..."
Umino Sasuke pretended to hesitate, looking as though he had something difficult to say.
"Don't you want to become a Special Jonin as soon as possible?"
Nara Shikasuke was quite surprised. The dream of countless Civilian Ninja was right before him, yet someone could actually resist such a temptation.
So