Using a task to celebrate promotion was just a casual remark by Qi.
After all, they are no longer the Genin they used to be. When they take on a mission, it has to be at least the most difficult one among the B-Rank Mission.
These are basically missions that require leaving the ninja village and being away for several days. They can't just be carried out on a whim; some necessary pre-departure preparations are still essential.
so.
That day, they took their two teammates to a barbecue restaurant in their village to celebrate properly. It was a meaningful and valuable milestone for the three of them: Chunin. Chunin were now proper mid-level officers in the ninja village. In the vast Kirigakure, out of 15,000 to 16,000 Mist Ninja, there were only 3,000 to 4,000 Chunin. Calling Chunin the backbone of the ninja village was no exaggeration!
This is also an important step in realizing his plan. Starting with Team 7, he must climb step by step to the higher levels of the ninja village. Only in this way can he realize his true ambition.
As a ninja, strength and power are both indispensable!
It's worth mentioning that Chunin equaled the previous record for the youngest Chunin Kirigakure. Kei and his two companions also broke the record for the fastest promotion. Before them, the fastest time to graduate from the Ninja Academy and be promoted to Chunin was a little over a year.
This time, the three of them cut the record in half!
The three, who already had a considerable reputation in the village due to their previous missions, especially their performance in the Chunin Ninja Exams, became even more well-known this time. Just like Kakashi in the original story, the three of them were hailed by the village as the most outstanding among the young people of this generation!
There's nothing exaggerated about it.
After all, the performances of Qi and the other two are undeniable!
Their performance in the Chunin Ninja Exams was witnessed by countless high-ranking nobles and dignitaries from various countries, as well as tens of thousands of Konoha citizens!
At home, Aunt Kiko prepared a very sumptuous dinner to celebrate Chunin. After all, this was a promotion that broke records and improved his performance, so Aunt Kiko was sure to be very happy.
Not to mention, this in itself is a recognition of strength.
The stronger you are, the higher your chances of survival in the Shinobi World. Being a ninja is a high-risk profession!
And this was after a transition period of two or three days.
Kei, Mei Terumi, and Kisame have officially begun to receive new missions!
This time was different from the past; the three of them immediately took on high-difficulty A-Rank Mission, almost all of which required them to leave the Land of Water and travel to other countries to carry out their missions.
The range of activities includes guarding, assassination, and theft of secrets.
As long as they met the standards, all three of them accepted the assignments. Practical experience could help them accumulate knowledge and hone their skills.
Especially after experiencing it firsthand in the first half of the year, the three of them had a very clear understanding of this point.
If it were a normal cultivation method...
It's impossible for the three of them to become this strong in such a short time. Talent is certainly one aspect, but practical combat experience is also of paramount importance. Consider that they have only graduated for half a year, but they have already had two or three life-or-death battles, and each time they escaped death. This will have a great impact on a ninja!
In addition, the three of them are now quite well-known in the Shinobi World, and the employers of the missions they receive are all very satisfied with the three-person team.
There won't be any dramatic situations like employers opposing ninjas.
that's all.
Starting in mid-July.
Until November.
Over the course of these three months.
Kei, Mei Terumi, Kisame took on and completed about ten missions in total. Half of them were A-level missions, and the rest were the most difficult and rewarding type of B-Rank Mission.
Moreover, these were mostly tasks personally issued by nobles or even daimyo from various countries.
While honing their skills, the three of them also further enhanced their reputation as a trio in the Shinobi World.
Somewhat similar to Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade, who rose to prominence more than a decade ago, the three were also completely linked together by a group of busybodies, jokingly calling them the ' Kirigakure's Little Sannin!'
Of course, none of the three of them would feel complacent because of this. Putting aside the fact that this title was just a part of the Shinobi World, and a casual term used by people at the bottom, the three of them knew very well that they were still a step below the level of the Jonin Sannin, let alone the top Jonin!
For example, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of their own village.
During their mission, the three of them had the misfortune of encountering Suikazan Fuguki, who wielded the Samehada. As a veteran Jonin, Suikazan Fuguki's personal strength was undoubtedly at the Elite Jonin level. The chilling aura emanating from his body made even the three of them tremble, let alone ordinary ninjas. And then there was the added combat power brought by the Samehada sword!
Although they still can't truly reach the level of Quasi-Kage, they are definitely among the top elite Elite Jonin!
Facing such an existence, Qi Ke was not confident that he could win. It was highly likely that both sides would be severely injured, and it was not impossible that he would be killed.
Therefore, the three of them need to calm down and solidify their foundation step by step!
For any task, the three of them put in 100% of their energy, striving not to overlook even the smallest detail!
"Da da da da"
The Land of Rainbows, southwestern region.
In the late afternoon, at dusk.
A rather tall and burly figure was frantically running towards the coastal area, jumping and running while constantly looking back in the direction behind him.
That face, which usually looked fierce, was now filled with endless panic.
Just as this figure arrived at the shore and saw the small cargo ship anchored not far away in the sea, a look of relaxed joy appeared on his face.
"Call out!"
Suddenly.
In the seats behind me.
A cold glint flashed out, heading straight for the middle-aged man's vital points.
A fleeting moment of brilliance.
"Pfft!"
"Hmm!?"
The cold glint of light, aimed directly at the throat, pierced through with ease.
A terrifying blood hole was revealed, with blood splattering everywhere. The middle-aged man's pupils suddenly contracted.
That instinctive action of covering one's neck.
The blood, which could not be contained, instantly gushed from those hands.
"Heh... heh..."
I wanted to open my mouth and say something.
It was as if all sound and breath had been swallowed up; in just a second or two, one felt the power completely vanish, and a chilling sensation spread throughout the body.
When the view before me was completely plunged into darkness.
"Bang!"
The middle-aged man's body slumped limply on the beach in front of him, his wide-open pupils seemingly still expressing a desire for life.