A few days passed, and the uproar over the mission gradually subsided, though the village's alert level seemed to have quietly risen.
Taking advantage of a trip to the back mountain for training, Ling Yue carefully used Lightning Release to completely obliterate those dangerous sample fragments, eliminating a hidden danger.
That day, she was at the training ground attempting the system-issued [Skill Fusion Attempt] mission, pondering how to release [Lightning Release: Earth Walk] more smoothly through the method of [Thunder Breathing], when a messenger ninja from the Hokage's office found her.
"Ling Yue, the Hokage wishes to see you."
Wondering what it was this time, Ling Yue packed up and followed the messenger ninja to the Hokage's office.
When she pushed open the door, she found Kakashi and Sakura there as well. Tsunade sat behind her desk, while Shizune stood to one side.
"Hokage-sama, you summoned me?" Ling Yue bowed.
Tsunade looked at her and nodded. "Yes. The evaluations for your contributions during the last border mission have been completed. Kakashi, your mission report was very thorough."
She paused, her gaze sweeping over the three of them. "Since you encountered Akatsuki members during the mission, making it far more dangerous than anticipated, and since all three of you—especially the genin Ling Yue and Sakura—demonstrated adaptability and combat strength beyond your ranks, successfully completing the mission and bringing back vital intelligence..."
Tsunade picked up a document. "After discussion by the jonin council, it has been decided that Ling Yue will be exceptionally promoted to chunin. Sakura, you will continue your studies in the medical department and gain more experience."
Sakura froze for a moment. Then, delight mixed with a trace of regret appeared on her face, but she immediately replied, "Yes! I'll keep working hard!"
Ling Yue was somewhat surprised as