Before he could finish speaking, Jiraiya interrupted Uchiha Chonhua.
He handed Uchiha Chonhua a scroll and said, "You can leave your mission to someone else, Chonhua. Head back to Konoha. The old man wants to see you."
"You killed the Third Kazekage's disciple, and the old man is very pleased. He called you back to reward you."
Jiraiya smiled. "In wartime, rewards are based on merit. Given your accomplishments, if the old man makes an exception, I might get to witness Konoha's youngest Jonin since its founding!"
Chapter 74: Return to the Village
[Host, it hasn't been long at all, and you're already about to become a Jonin!]
The system's voice was still flat and mechanical, but Uchiha Chonhua could sense its excitement.
[Once you become a Jonin, you'll receive the final draw from your loan. I wonder what kind of Character Card you'll get.]
"Just don't let it be some random nobody."
Uchiha Chonhua muttered to himself, remembering the painful experience of drawing a random Mist Village nobody.
"Jonin..."
Uchiha Chonhua murmured, a trace of anticipation rising in his heart.
With the example of Hatake Kakashi becoming a Jonin at twelve, the requirements for advancing in ninja rank weren't set in stone. There was room for flexibility.
Given his accomplishments and strength, there was nothing stopping him from becoming a Jonin.
Just as Jiraiya had said, as long as the Hokage made an exception, he could become a Jonin!
As for whether the Hokage would make an exception...
Thinking of all the goodwill he'd built up with Sarutobi Hiruzen over the years, Uchiha Chonhua hesitated.
He really couldn't guarantee it.
When Uchiha Chonhua emerged from the camp, Nawaki hurried over. "Chonhua, what did that pervy old man want with you?"
"Watch out. Jiraiya might hear you and