Naruto: Releasing Chakra Limits at the Start

Chapter 207 Respecting the Hokage's Orders

Yoru walked in, and Tsunade solemnly said, "Kyoumon Yoru, the Third Hokage left a will before his death, elevating you to the rank of Jonin. With your talent, that's more than enough, and I acknowledge your abilities."

"So from today onwards, you will become a Jonin of Konoha. I hope you will make more contributions to Konoha in the future."

After Tsunade said some polite words, she promoted Ye Yu to the rank of Jonin.

There aren't many Jonin in Konoha; most of them are Special Jonin.

Even Minato Namikaze's three bodyguards were all special Jonin.

Not only Konoha, but the other major ninja villages also don't have many true Jonin.

With Ye Yu's strength, there is naturally no problem for him to serve as a Jonin.

Kurenai looked at Yoru's calm face and said, "This child was only recently promoted to Chunin, and now he's already a Jonin like me?"

"I really don't know what his talents are."

"Lady Tsunade seems to approve of him a lot."

Because Kurenai Yuhi didn't know much about Yoru, and Tsunade and Jiraiya had never told anyone about Yoru's battle record.

Not many people in the village knew that Ye Yu was incredibly strong.

Many people have never even heard of Ye Yu's name.

Asuma looked at Yoru with a gratified expression.

"This child is someone the old man has high hopes for, and now Lady Tsunade also thinks highly of him. I imagine he has a very bright future ahead of him."

"After all, Lady Tsunade is not without her own opinions. Even if there are orders left by the old man, Yoru will not be promoted to Jonin if he does not meet Lady Tsunade's requirements."

“This child showed a different talent from the very beginning than he did at the ninja academy.”

"I wonder if those six years at the ninja academy delayed him."

Kakashi patted Yoru's shoulder, looking pleased. "Now you're on the same level as me."

Because there is no such thing as an elite Jonin in the ninja world, Kakashi and Yoru are actually both Jonin level.

Yoru smiled and said, "Kakashi-sensei, I'll need your help in the future."

Kakashi chuckled. "Why are you being so polite with me?"

Despite saying that, Kakashi was clearly very happy.

Naruto looked at Yoru with a helpless expression. "Yoru, I will definitely catch up with you. Just wait for me."

Sasuke also smiled and said, "Although I can't catch up with you in terms of strength, I will not lose to you in terms of ninja level."

Despite saying that, Sasuke was still happy for Yoru.

After all, Yoru was the person he valued most, and Sasuke was very happy that he was promoted to Jonin.

Jiraiya watched this scene and smiled with satisfaction. "Third Hokage, this is what you hoped for, isn't it?"

"Yeyu, what kind of person will you become in the future? Are you the child of prophecy?"

Jiraiya had been searching for the prophesied child.

At first, he thought the Child of Prophecy was Nagato, then he thought it was Minato, and a few years later he thought it was Naruto.

And now, he believes that Ye Yu is very likely the son of prophecy.

Because Ye Yu is too strong and has great potential, when the prophesied disaster comes, Ye Yu is the most likely person to be able to withstand it.

Then Tsunade announced the second order, "Nara Shikamaru, although you lost in the Chunin Exam, you demonstrated outstanding leadership skills, so I will promote you to Chunin."

Shikamaru was stunned for a moment.

Everyone else was stunned as well.

They hadn't considered that Shikamaru was involved.

They thought that Sasuke was the most likely candidate to be promoted to Chunin this time.

Unexpectedly, it was Shikamaru who initiated the ninjutsu during the Chunin Exams.

Even Asma hadn't expected this.

"Shikamaru, you, you've become a Chunin."

Ino covered her mouth and looked at Shikamaru in disbelief.

It was even more unbelievable than hearing that Yoru had been promoted to Jonin.

Yoru looked at Shikamaru and said, "Chunin and Jonin need to lead a team. Besides combat strength, the most important thing is leadership ability, which is what you excel at, Shikamaru."

"Or rather, devising strategies is what your Nara clan excels at, so your promotion to Chunin is well-deserved."

With Yoru's comment, everyone realized what was going on and nodded in agreement, "That's right, from this point of view, Shikamaru is indeed very suitable."

Shikamaru scratched his head and said reluctantly, "It's really troublesome, but what Ye Yu said is right. It's not that troublesome to stay in the back and use your brain."

Those who know Shikamaru are not surprised by his attitude.

Aside from Tsunade and Jiraiya, everyone here knows Shikamaru quite well, and even Sasuke agrees that Shikamaru is intelligent.

Then Tsunade looked at Team 7.

Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura were all very nervous.

Tsunade scanned the three of them, then quickly focused her gaze on Sasuke. "Sasuke, your strength has reached the level of Chunin. You made a great contribution in the operation to capture Gaara, so I have promoted you to Chunin. I hope you will continue to work hard and become a Jonin as soon as possible."

The last sentence was obviously directed at Ye Yu.

Ye Yu understood as well, and his expression was helpless.

Isn't this just making Sasuke his target?

"It seems Tsunade knows about Team 7 and is actually using me to provoke them."

Tsunade's idea was indeed very useful, and Sasuke looked at Yoru with anticipation in his eyes.

It's not that I expect him to catch up with Yoru in terms of strength, but that I hope to become Hokage before Yoru.

Tsunade's words ignited Sasuke's competitive spirit.

Moreover, he had targeted Ye Yu.

If you can't surpass them in strength, then surpass them in ninja rank.

Above Jonin is Kage.

The position of Hokage is not necessarily held by the most powerful ninja.

Tsunade said, glancing at Yohane provocatively.

Ye Yu's lips twitched slightly.

He wanted to say something, but he didn't know how.

He didn't care about Sasuke chasing him, he just found it annoying.

After Tsunade finished announcing all the orders, Naruto did not hear his appointment.

"Grandma Tsunade, why wasn't I included? I performed quite well, why wasn't I a Chunin?"

Tsunade smiled and said, "Next time. They are indeed more suitable to become Chunin and Jonin than you."

"Go back and try harder, Naruto."

Although Naruto had saved her life, Tsunade was also moved by his dream of becoming Hokage.

However, she did not think that Naruto was suitable to be a Chunin or Jonin at this time.

Naruto's own foundation is terrible; if he were to lead a team as a Chunin, he would definitely make a mess of things.

Hearing Tsunade's explanation, Naruto said unhappily, "But I also performed very well. I even chased after Gaara during the Chunin Exams."

Tsunade remained silent, but Jiraiya spoke up from behind her.

He said sternly, "Naruto, respect the Hokage's orders. You do not yet have the talent to become a Chunin."

Jiraiya and Naruto have very similar personalities.

Seeing Naruto, Jiraiya felt as if he were seeing himself as a child.

He knew, of course, that Naruto was not yet suitable to become a Chunin.

He needs someone to mentor him; he's not yet capable of mentoring others.

In this respect, he is indeed much worse than Sasuke.

If it were the previously extreme Sasuke, he would naturally not be suitable to become a Chunin.

But Sasuke is different; because he's not obsessed with revenge, he's become much more rational.

The Uchiha clan is inherently intelligent, and their rationality naturally leads to leadership abilities.