Kakashi couldn't stand it when he saw Obito become a Jonin.
Youthful energy surged through him, and Kakashi burned with passion. "Ah—Obito's youth has been recognized! How can I keep slacking off?"
"Youth! Let me burn with passion!"
Kakashi roared, then ran out of the Hokage's Office on his hands.
"..."
Everyone watched Kakashi's inexplicable outburst, at a loss for words.
Seated in his chair, the Third Hokage watched Obito's delighted expression and slowly exhaled a puff of smoke.
Obito's Jonin Promotion Ceremony was rather perfunctory.
In the Ninja Village, Jonin were considered minor figures in the upper echelons.
Unlike Chunin promotions, which required a standardized exam, the process for becoming a Jonin was extremely complicated.
As for ability, a candidate needed to master at least two Chakra Nature Transformations and be capable of leading a squad, planning tactics, and responding to emergencies.
As for missions, a candidate had to complete a large number of B-rank Missions, be capable of completing A-rank Missions alone, and have participated in S-rank Missions.
Finally, when applying, a candidate needed recommendations from numerous Jonin. The Hokage would then review the application and assess the candidate before appointing them as a qualified Jonin.
Even during the Warring Era, when procedures were simplified and cut in half, things hadn't moved as quickly as they had for Obito.
The Third Hokage had simply used his authority as Hokage to promote Obito on a whim.
Infiltrating Madara Uchiha's lair and learning about the Moon Eye Plan was equivalent to an SSS-rank mission.
Besides, the Third Hokage also wanted to win over the Uchiha Clan. By promoting Obito to Jonin, he was sending the Uchiha a message.
Following Madara Uchiha would get them nowhere but lost in daydreams; only by siding with the village would they get a share