Naruto: All My Targets Are Ninjutsu.

The "harem" members within the hidden system also started chattering away:

[Great Dragon Fire Technique (Great Fireball): Hmph, see? You still need me to win. In front of me, all defenses are useless!]

[Phoenix Fire Technique: (Silently burning, emitting an unpleasantly high temperature) Waaaaah, why wasn't I chosen to participate in this battle? So many people were watching, I wanted to be the center of attention too! Seriously!]

[Water Dragon Bullet - Tobirama Version (Water Rumble): Not bad, I'm quite satisfied with the design this time.]

[Water Ripple Technique: Affection +2, Current Affection 95/100]

[Clone Technique: (Silent, just looking at you with resentment)]

"..."

Mikami let out a long sigh, mumbled a few words in his mind to calm down a few ninjutsu, glanced at Toki who was being helped away by his Iwagakure comrades, and then calmly walked back to the rest area under the gaze of countless eyes that were either admiring, amazed, or wary.

Chapter 166: All Members Advance, and Special Jonin Nominated

"You've worked hard, Yu-kun. Have some water."

In the rest area, seeing Mikami Yu return, Nohara Rin immediately handed him a bottle of chilled raw cola, a joyful smile on her face.

Kurenai Yuhi followed beside her and handed her a towel at the right moment: "Yu, you look like you've been sweating a lot. Let me wipe you down."

"...Thanks, Lin, Hong. I can do it myself."

Yu Mikami took the towel and cola from the two girls, wiped the sweat from his forehead, then unscrewed the cap and took a few gulps. The cool bubbles rose to his throat, dispelling the slight heat from the battle.

The battle just now must have taken a toll on him.

After all, he had just clashed with Toki ninjutsu for visual effects, and even used the B-rank "Water Dragon Bullet" and "Great Dragon Fire" during the process. The total chakra he consumed was about 0.5 to 0.8 calories. If it were Nohara Rin or Yuhi Kurenai, they would probably be almost completely drained.

However, Yu Mikami's thirty or forty points of physique weren't added for nothing; he could withstand such exertion. Judging from the cheers and applause of the spectators in the surrounding stands, this effort had yielded some results.

With the battle between Mikami Yu and Toki over, the Chunin Exams have come to an end.

After a brief moment of noise.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, the current Hokage, stood up from the platform, cleared his throat, and his steady voice clearly resounded throughout the venue through the loudspeaker: "Ahem... The Chunin Exams have now been successfully completed. I will now announce the results."

"After taking into account the performance in the three trials, the following list of Chunin is hereby announced: Konoha Village, Mikami Yu, Sarutobi Asuma, Nohara Rin, Might Guy, Yuhi Kurenai... Uchiha Obito."

"Iwagakure Village, Toki..."

The rest of the list is no longer important to the people of Konoha.

Obito jumped up almost immediately, excitedly waving his fists, his Sharingan behind his goggles seeming to shine even brighter: "Whoa whoa whoa! I became a Chunin! Rin, did you see that? I became a Chunin too!"

—Yes, that's right. Although Obito was covered in bumps and bruises in his fight with Might Guy, his Uchiha bloodline and his idiotic nature gave him powerful regenerative abilities. After some bandaging and treatment, he has returned to the scene.

Nohara Rin smiled and said, "Yes, congratulations, Obito-kun."

"Hehe, you too, Lin!"

Not far away.

Might Guy's reaction was even more exaggerated. With tears in his eyes, he struck a pose and shouted into the air, "Youth! This is the reward for hard work! The Blue Beast of Konoha, Might Guy, has officially become a Chunin! Father! Kakashi! And Yu! Can you see that?!"

"?"

Mikami Yu scratched his head, thinking to himself, "Why am I involved here?"

However, I don't think I saw Kakashi today. Might Guy seems to be here as a spectator. When Mikami Yu and Toki were fighting, I vaguely saw a green figure in the audience, but I'm not sure if it was him.

Beside them, Asuma, Kurenai, Genma Shiranui, and others also smiled and congratulated each other.

Actually, if we strictly follow the standards for Chunin, some of them are not qualified to be Chunin. After all, this position is theoretically reserved for squad leaders, and it's not enough to just have enough personal strength; it also requires comprehensive qualities.

However, the ninja world is currently in a period of turmoil, and Konoha needs more manpower to be deployed to the battlefield. Therefore, basically everyone who participates in this exam and successfully reaches the third round is awarded the title of Chunin.

On the high platform.

After a brief moment of cheers from Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others, he gestured with his hands to silence the crowd before beginning his concluding remarks. His message was essentially one of encouragement for the newly promoted Chunin to continue their efforts, to fight for the village and the "Will of Fire," and to shoulder even greater responsibilities.

There were also words of encouragement for the other ninjas and civilians in the village.

Although it's a familiar topic, it also marks the end of this selection process that lasted nearly a week.

With this, the Chunin Exams have come to a complete end.

The audience began to disperse in an orderly manner.

Many people were still discussing it as they left, their conversation revolving around their newly promoted Chunin. Frequent glances were cast towards the rest area, especially towards Mikami Yu and his group.

"Wow, what a fantastic match we witnessed today! This year's genin are amazing! Sharingan, taijutsu, genjutsu... and that white-haired Mikami Yu! Truly, heroes emerge from among the young!"

"Yes, I heard they're only eleven or twelve years old? To have such strength at that age is truly amazing!"

"There is hope for the future of Konoha!"

"Speaking of which, that kid named Mikami Yu is quite handsome. My daughter is a few years younger than him this year. It would be wonderful if we could have him as our son-in-law!"

……

At that moment, Obito eagerly approached Yu Mikami and Rin Nohara, excitedly suggesting, "Hey, Yu! Rin! Let's go eat barbecue to celebrate! And Asuma, Kurenai, you guys come too! The more people, the more fun it will be!"

"Great, I'm actually hungry."

Asma smiled and nodded.

"Yes, that's fine."

Kurenai Yuhi responded softly, her gaze secretly glancing at Yu Mikami.

"Hey, Obito, why didn't you call me?"

Matt Kelvin asked.

"...Tch, don't you know how badly you beat me on the field? It's infuriating! I've already awakened the Sharingan, and I still lost to you! I was careless this time, but I'll definitely win next time!" Obito said, looking unconvinced.

"Oh! The flame of youthful passion! I accept this challenge!"

Kai responded immediately, his eyes lighting up.

Just as everyone was enthusiastically discussing how to celebrate, Hiruzen Sarutobi appeared not far away, accompanied by Minato Namikaze and Kurenai Yuhi. Masamune Tachibana was also there, chatting and laughing with Hiruzen, appearing to be having a very pleasant conversation.

"Lord Hokage!"

The boys and girls quickly stopped their playful antics and bowed respectfully.

Hiruzen Sarutobi wore a warm smile as his gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on Yu Mikami. His eyes revealed undisguised admiration: "You all performed very well this time, showing the style that Konoha ninjas should have, especially you, Yu Mikami."

"Your skill and temperament far exceed what is expected of someone your age. To have learned the 'Water Dragon Bullet' technique in just three days and to be able to use it to such an extent is truly a rare talent."

"Lord Hokage, you flatter me."

Yu Mikami gave a slight bow in response.

That is certainly an overstatement.

Because Yu Mikami didn't "learn" the Water Dragon Bullet in the normal way; rather, he automatically unlocked the skill after giving it to "Water Rumble" as a skin, and then just needed to familiarize himself with it and improve his feel for it. Using this to judge talent is a bit unfair to other geniuses.

Of course, Yu Mikami couldn't say this outright. For him right now, being called a genius would be beneficial.

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused slightly, his tone becoming serious: "Yu Mikami, given your performance in this exam and your outstanding conduct over this period, I intend to nominate you as a 'Special Jonin.' What do you think?"

Chapter 167: Dinner and Departure, Experiencing Flying Thunder God Again (Part 2)

"Special Jonin?"

The first to ask was Obito: "Third Hokage, what is that? Is it an exceptionally powerful Jonin?"

"more or less."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a chuckle.

Minato Namikaze, standing nearby, coughed lightly and began to explain to his disciple: "The term 'Special Jonin' refers to a ninja who possesses talent far exceeding that of a Chunin in certain specialized areas, but who lacks overall ability or experience. They can be seen as Jonin reserves, possessing the official status and some authority of a Jonin."

"With Yu's current ninjutsu level, he is already comparable to some Jonin. However, Yu is still young, and there is still room for improvement in his experience and chakra reserves. He can hone his skills for a while before taking on more important responsibilities."

"Huh?!"

Obito's eyes widened, and he turned to look at Mikami Yu, his mouth agape as if he could fit an egg in it. "Does that mean Yu will be practically a Jonin from now on?!"

"good."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, confirming Obito's statement, then looked at Yu Mikami again: "Yu, what do you think?"

"..."

All eyes were on Yu Mikami.

Asma's eyes held a hint of envy;

Kurenai Yuhi and Rin Nohara looked delighted and proud, as if they were sharing in the glory;

Matt Kai clenched his fist tightly, his eyes burning with the flame of youth.

As for the rest, Genma Shiranui and the others, they couldn't even feel envious; they could only sigh in despair.

After all, Asuma and the others would almost certainly be promoted to Jonin, and most of them could only reach the level of Special Jonin at best. This was the starting point for Mikami Yu, and the gap between people was so vast that it was despairing. So, there was nothing else to do but look up to them.

Yu Mikami himself was a little hesitant.

He was somewhat surprised by Hiruzen Sarutobi's suggestion, but not entirely unexpected.

After all, wartime rules are quite different from peacetime rules; otherwise, Kakashi wouldn't have been promoted to Jonin at the age of 12. Based on the strength he displayed in this round of exams, he surpassed even the 12-year-old Kakashi, making him more than qualified to be a Jonin, let alone a Special Jonin.

—This is without Mikami Yu using "Neural Activation Technique" and "Flashbang." Both of these techniques are capable of killing someone on sight, so he plans to keep them hidden as trump cards and not easily expose them so that others can find a way to counter them.

In theory, Special Jonin are considered part of the Jonin rank and can enjoy more resources and benefits;

But at the same time, it also means more responsibilities and obligations. He might have to lead Obito and Rin Nohara on missions alongside Minato Namikaze frequently in the future, which is hardly a pleasant task.

but……

Weighing the pros and cons is one thing.

How to answer is another matter entirely.

How could Hiruzen Sarutobi refuse an invitation made in public? That would be incredibly disrespectful.

Therefore,

After a moment's hesitation, Mikami Yu met Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze and said in a deep voice, "Thank you for your recognition and guidance, Hokage-sama. I am willing to accept this nomination."

"very good."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with satisfaction, his smile deepening. "Then, I will submit this nomination to the Jonin team for review as soon as possible, and I will notify you immediately of the results."

"Also, regarding that ninjutsu, you can think about it some more, discuss it with Minato or Tsunade, and come find me once you've decided."

—This refers to the promise of a high-level ninjutsu that Mikami Yu received from Hiruzen Sarutobi when he went to the Hokage Building.

Yu Mikami was still a little hesitant about choosing this technique. He decided to think it over carefully before going to find the other party.

Given Hiruzen Sarutobi's status as the current Hokage, it's unlikely he would renege on his debts.

after that.

Hiruzen Sarutobi then said a few words of encouragement or praise to Asuma, Kurenai Yuhi, and the others.

In the hearts of these young people, the current Hokage's status is still very lofty. Even just a few casual words from him can make them feel their blood boil and wish they could immediately burn with the "Will of Fire" for Konoha. On the contrary, Asuma, the son of Hiruzen Sarutobi, looked the calmest.

After a while.

Under the excited gazes of the crowd, Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand and said with a smile, "Today is a happy day for you all, so this old man won't disturb your celebration any longer."

"Enjoy your well-deserved joy; the future of Konoha belongs to you."

"Have a good day, Hokage!"

Amidst greetings, Minato Namikaze and the others followed Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Yu watched them leave, then glanced back and noticed Tsunade standing not far away, arms crossed, looking at him from a distance. She then seemed unwilling to get involved and led Shizune away in another direction.

Until then.

Nohara Rin looked at Mikami Yu with a bright smile and sincerely congratulated him, "Congratulations, Yu! From now on, I'll probably have to call you Mikami Jonin!"

"...Yeah, yeah, I never expected our team's first Jonin to be you, Yuu! I thought it would be that cocky Kakashi! You'd better treat us to a good meal this time!"

Obito was initially a little disappointed, but he forced himself to cheer up and said loudly with an excited expression.

"He's just a special rank ninja, not a true Jonin."