He entered school at the age of five, graduated at the age of eight, and was promoted to Chunin in July of the same year.
Frankly speaking, this development has already exceeded the initial plan that Qi set for himself.
It's fair to say that the course of life is truly difficult to predict and measure using conventional planning!
Before graduation, Qi never imagined that he could grow to this extent in just a few months.
" Chunin? I thought it wouldn't be until next year at the earliest, but I didn't expect you to become a 'capable' ninja so quickly!"
Qi stepped out of the Mizukage Building, looked at the promotion token in his palm, and said in a voice only he could hear, with a hint of emotion.
"What's wrong? Are you incredulous that you've been promoted to Chunin so easily? Kei~~"
Although Mei Terumi, who was sitting to one side, couldn't hear what Kei said clearly, she could see his expression. She chuckled, leaned closer, and said, "I'm here."
"Well, it is indeed a bit strange. After all, a few months ago, we were just genin who had just graduated. Now we will directly become chuunin. It is a bit emotional. I think you and Kisame should have similar thoughts, right?"
Qi nodded calmly and replied.
There's nothing wrong with admitting that.
After hearing Kei's answer, Mei Terumi nodded in agreement.
"Yeah, I thought it would be a year or two before I was promoted to Chunin. I didn't expect that I would be qualified to become the captain of a squad right away."
Kisame didn't say anything, but the slight movement of his hands was enough to tell Kisame thinking at that moment.
"Hehe, squad leader, that's a long way off. After all, we're not old enough or experienced enough to lead a team yet. It'll have to be at least a few more years!"
Qi smiled gently and said.
Chunin are qualified to lead missions.
This is a common rule in every ninja village. In fact, Chunin can be considered the backbone of any ninja village. They are truly middle-level in the entire Shinobi World's pyramid. Their strength and status are incomparable to Genin!
Don't compare yourself to the main characters in anime.
A Chunin would be a top-tier figure anywhere in the Shinobi World!
It is a height that many Genin can only dream of, and this is reflected not only in strength, but also in talents in all aspects.
After all, leading a small team is also a form of leadership!
Without leadership skills, what gives them the right to do this?
While the three of them are currently called Chunin, that's only Chunin status; it's impossible for them to actually lead a team.
It's not a matter of trust or distrust, but rather that letting them lead others, even if they are all peers, can easily lead to problems.
Gaining the respect of others requires not only strength, but also the added benefit of prestige.
"I know exactly what I'm saying, that's just how it is!"
Mei Terumi wrinkled her nose, speaking in a slightly aloof manner.
"If you understand these things, then I don't need to say anything more!"
And just as Mei Terumi finished speaking...
Then, Qing's familiar voice came from the seats behind.
"Teacher Qing!"
Qi and the other two immediately tensed up, turned around to look at Qing, and bowed slightly in greeting.
"The three of you will continue to carry out missions as a team for at least a period of time. I will still be the captain of your Team 7, but under normal circumstances, I will no longer lead the team personally. From now on, it will depend on the efforts of the three of you!"
Qing placed his hands behind his back, looking at Qi and the other two with a solemn expression, and said softly.
"Yes, Teacher Qing!"
After being promoted to Chunin, the three of them had a premonition.
Although Ao only led them for less than half a year, all three of them are now Chunin. In theory and in practice, Ao no longer needs to lead the team. The three of them could have carried out missions separately. Now that they are still in the same team, having a Jonin lead the team would be a bit of a waste of human resources.
In theory, all three Chunin are already capable of carrying out A-Rank Mission, not to mention that their team of three could also take on S-rank missions.
Qing naturally needs to temporarily 'leave the team'!
"Yes, don't let your guard down, and don't be complacent. The future belongs to you!"
Qing's face showed encouragement as he gently patted the three of them on the shoulders and said...
"Yes!"
Immediately afterwards.
Qing then turned around and went back into the Mizukage Building behind her.
The three of them watched Qing leave.
"What do you say, Acting Captain? Should we go celebrate next? Celebrate our promotion to Chunin?"
Mei Terumi, sitting to the side, tilted her head and asked with a gentle smile.
"Yes, we definitely need to celebrate! And the timing is perfect, let's go get a mission to celebrate!"
She raised an eyebrow and replied with a smile.
Back when they were just graduated Genin, they needed Ao Jonin the team, to be present when they received a mission. But now it's different. Now that all three of them are Chunin, they can, in principle, accept any mission on their own.
As long as you have the ability to do it!
Of course, the village will still conduct preliminary screening and review. If the mission fails, it will not only affect the ninja himself, but also the reputation of the entire ninja village.
"Tch, who celebrates a mission? Shouldn't they be treating us to a nice meal? Qi~~~"
Upon Mei Terumi rolled her eyes and said irritably.
Kisame twitched his eyebrows slightly, as if he truly didn't care.
"Hehe, so you've seen it for yourself today, haven't you? Besides, Kisame didn't object, right? That means the minority supports the majority. Let's go, our first task after Team 7's collective advancement!"
Qi chuckled and strode to the front.
Kisame glanced at Mei Terumi indifferently, then immediately took a step forward without hesitation, following closely behind Kei's figure.
"Huh!? No way? You're really going to celebrate completing a mission? Hey, hey, hey, you're kidding, right?! Hey! You're definitely kidding, aren't you?"
After a moment of surprise, Mei Terumi eyes revealed a look of 'shock'.
The words were shouted out in a slightly raised tone, almost subconsciously.
However, upon seeing that Kei and Kisame were indeed heading towards the location of the mission center building...
Mei Terumi also immediately showed a look of 'despair'.
"I'm completely defeated by you guys~~"
After stomping his foot a little harder, he had no choice but to take a step forward and follow along with an extremely 'reluctant' expression.