Chapter 189: It Seems... We Really Can't Go Back...

The title of Jonin doesn't merely represent strength far surpassing that of a Chunin or Genin.

Within the regulations of Konohagakure Village, to be promoted from Chunin to Jonin, one must meet the stringent requirement of mastering at least two types of chakra nature transformations.

Loyalty to the village, strategic thinking, and various tactics are also held to extremely high standards.

In fact, the training for Chunin already starts to focus in this direction.

Whether it's strength or other qualities, as long as one meets the criteria, they can first be granted the title of Special Jonin.

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya's eyes lit up. Being promoted directly from Genin to Special Jonin was an unprecedented event since the founding of Konohagakure!

Mom, I've made it!

Jiraiya's mouth uncontrollably curved upwards, but his rationality kept trying to suppress it.

The result was that Jiraiya's mouth was twitching wildly.

Such a spectacle was naturally caught in full by Senju Tobirama.

Turning around, his eyes slightly narrowed as he looked at Jiraiya and said softly,

"Considering Jiraiya is still a Genin, I will grant him the title of Special Chunin. Upon returning to the village, he can take the theoretical exam to be promoted to a Chunin of Konohagakure."

Before he could finish, Jiraiya's expression froze, his bewildered eyes filled with endless disappointment.

The twitching at the corner of his mouth finally stilled at that moment.

Sarutobi Hiruzen witnessed this scene, his lips pressed tightly together, not daring to say a word.

What could he say?

If anything, it might be that Senju Tobirama was being too kind to Jiraiya.

So kind that he created a unique ninja title just for him.

But then again...

Orochimaru's pupils narrowed slightly and he stood up almost subconsciously.

It didn't matter about rank or anything, it was mainly because he had been sitting for too long and wanted to stand up and relax.

"Yeah~"

Until this time, Tsunade said slowly, one hand unconsciously clenched into a fist and waved it.

Raijin sniffed and looked down at Tsunade, who was unconsciously smacking her lips, and couldn't help but poke Tsunade's face with a light laugh.

"Splat!"

With a crunching sound, Tsunade directly slapped on Raijin's hand, and incidentally, Tsunade also completely fell on Raijin's lap, rolled over, found a comfortable position, and with her hands embracing Raijin's waist, she continued to sleep.

Glancing at Jiraiya, Senju Tobirama came to Raijin's front, crouching down in his form, looking at Tsunade's sleeping form, his eyes, full of favor and pride.

The smelly brat who had followed his elder brother around and acted recklessly back then had finally grown up to be an outstanding ninja as well.

"If my brother could see this, he'd be happy, wouldn't he?"

Suppressing the urge to summon his brother with Edo Tensei to witness Tsunade's moment, Senju Tobirama knew well that the current state of the ninja world would not please his brother.

"Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu, no restraint at all."

Raijin shook his head helplessly, addressing Senju Tobirama.

"Yes, indeed, no restraint. You seem to have lost weight, Half Moon."

Hearing Raijin's words, Senju Tobirama was reassured.

At the same time, he patted Raijin's shoulder with a meaningful look.

"Grandpa, you..."

Raijin pursed his lips, looking somewhat helplessly at Senju Tobirama before him.

"Sarutobi....."

Senju Tobirama called out to Sarutobi Hiruzen, who then exchanged glances with Orochimaru and Jiraiya, and the three gathered around Senju Tobirama.

"Let's take a brief rest. Kirigakure has suffered such a heavy blow, the village must be vulnerable inside. We can't give Kirigakure a chance to catch its breath. While Kirigakure has yet to react, we'll launch a direct assault on Kirigakure Village itself.

Next, I'll have Konohagakure's main force split and enter the Land of Water from the Land of Waves, which should take about three days. After your successful raid on Kirigakure, head straight to the Land of Whirlpools and wait for Konohagakure's main force to arrive.

Together, we'll launch an attack on Kirigakure's main force from three directions: the Land of Water, the Land of Whirlpools, and the Land of Waves, aiming to end the Land of Water battlefield in one fell swoop. Does everyone understand my intent?"

Senju Tobirama looked around and asked everyone.

"Understood."

Everyone nodded in response.

"Good, thank you for your hard work. The village will not forget the merits you've earned for it. After the war ends, we'll tally everything up."

Senju Tobirama nodded, and as his voice fell, his figure disappeared from the spot.

"Heh... Special Chunin..."

With Senju Tobirama gone, Jiraiya collapsed to the ground, his eyes lifeless, muttering to himself in a daze.

I'm sorry, Mom, you celebrated too soon...

...

"Ha... Ha... Ha..."

In the Land of Hot Water, Uchiha Suisei, leaning on his sword with one hand, knelt on one knee, gasping for breath.

Behind him lay countless Uchiha and a host of Kumogakure elites.

Ahead stood Hanzo atop a salamander's head, along with the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Fukai.

It seems... there's no escape...

Perhaps at the beginning, there was a chance to flee using elemental transformation.

But to have brothers who've been through so many life-and-death experiences with me sacrifice their lives to carve out a path of survival for their captain...

Uchiha Suisei couldn't do it, not just because he couldn't overcome the mental barrier, but he also couldn't bear the gaze of his clansmen.

How laughable...

The son of Uchiha Motohide, to be someone who clings to life and fears death.

If he really did that, Suisei wouldn't know how to face his younger brother.

Even though Suisei knew, Raijin wouldn't look down on him for it.

He would just be grateful that he was still alive.

But he couldn't do it...

He really couldn't.

I'm sorry... Raijin... your brother really tried his best... It seems... we really can't go back...

His chakra was nearly depleted, and it seemed he was poisoned with something unknown, making the antidote pills useless.

"Captain of the Third Squad of the Konohagakure Police Force, Uchiha Suisei, daughter of the Commander-in-Chief Uchiha Motohide, if you are willing to lay down your sword now, I can request Hanzo-sama to grant you an antidote."

Fukai shed his tailed beast cloak, looking at the nearly spent Uchiha Suisei before him.

"Ah..."

Upon hearing this, Suisei closed his eyes wearily, then gently lifted his head to look at Fukai.

"Have you ever seen, a Uchiha who surrenders?"

"Of course not, but I wonder if you've thought about it, even your corpse would be of great interest to Motohide and Raijin, wouldn't it?"

Fukai said with a light laugh, speaking to Uchiha Suisei.

"If I use your corpse to make Raijin commit seppuku..."

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