Time passed quickly. Before they knew it, the graduates of Hidden Leaf Village's 60th class had already been Genin for an entire season.
After a few months, even teams made up of civilians had gone from green rookies to qualified Genin.
Genin teams with outstanding potential and strong performances had, under the leadership of their Guidance Jonin, already left Hidden Leaf Village to carry out C-Rank Missions. They had fought enemies, seen blood, and completed their transformation.
As the end of June approached, the Guidance Jonin who knew what major event was coming soon stopped accepting missions outside the village and instead had their subordinates continue doing odd jobs.
The Genin teams carrying out missions beyond the village had also begun returning one after another.
The grand event for Genin was about to arrive.
Screech—
That day, Eighth Squad was, as usual, helping the village clean up trash.
Just then, a piercing eagle cry rang out from the sky, seeming to spread throughout the entire Hidden Leaf Village.
The Jonin who heard the eagle's cry all looked up at the sky. Seeing the eagle circling above the village, their eyes flashed.
"Once you've finished the mission, go collect your payment at the Hokage Building yourselves, then dismiss. Gather at the usual place tomorrow morning at nine."
After leaving those words behind, Red Yuhi vanished in a Body Flicker.
Many Jonin did the same.
Blurred afterimages shot through the air, converging upon the Hokage Building.
"Has something major happened again?" Shino Aburame looked at the eagle that continued crying out and said evenly, "No alarm was sounded. It seems to be an internal matter."
"Some important date has probably arrived." Izayoi-kun smiled. "Don't forget, this year's Chunin Exams haven't been held yet."
At those words, Hinata's eyes and Shino Aburame's eyes