Moreover, Sarutobi Hiruzen decided to further solidify this decision through a jōnin assembly.
At the jōnin assembly, Sarutobi Hiruzen publicly announced Ying Yue's commendation, declaring that he would be awarded the honorary title of "Konoha Hero" along with a substantial monetary reward.
Furthermore, Sarutobi Hiruzen pointed out that not only Ying Yue, but all the other ninja who had performed outstandingly on the battlefield would receive corresponding rewards and recognition.
"Every ninja on the battlefield has made an immense contribution to Konoha's safety and future," Sarutobi Hiruzen told all the jōnin. "Our warriors deserve our most sincere gratitude and rewards."
Following the announcement of these rewards and honors, Konoha's ninja were greatly invigorated.
Ying Yue's promotion and commendation, in particular, gave many young ninja hope. They saw him as a symbol of Konoha and a leader of its future.
To Ying Yue, however, Sarutobi Hiruzen's reward was not merely an honor—it was also a responsibility and an expectation.
He knew full well that he had to continue fighting for Konoha on the battlefield, proving both his loyalty to the village and his worth.
At the same time, Ying Yue's personal prestige reached its peak within Konoha, and many ninja clans began proactively seeking to befriend and build ties with him.
The members of the Uchiha Clan were immensely proud of Ying Yue as well. They believed that his rise had not only brought glory to their clan, but had also earned them greater respect within Konoha.
As these honors were bestowed, Sarutobi Hiruzen's decisions successfully stabilized Konoha's internal military morale, while the ninja's spirits on the battlefield gradually recovered.
Ying Yue's promotion further united Konoha's strength and made its foreign enemies even more wary of its power.
Following this series of decisions, Konoha gradually demonstrated its resilience and potential amid