Kiba Inuzuka could foresee that in the next Chunin Exams, everyone else would pass, but their team wouldn't.
That would be utterly humiliating!
But Kiba Inuzuka also understood that Tsunade, as Hokage, had a decisive and vigorous personality. Once she made a decision, she wouldn't easily change it. Trying to convince her to modify the team assignments would definitely be impossible.
So, he could only accept his bad luck and hope that Naruto would be a bit more reliable.
With things concluded, Tsunade also dismissed everyone and reminded those who were promoted to remember to collect their new uniforms.
Chunin and Jonin both have specific uniforms. Not to mention the tight-fitting clothes and mesh armor, the main piece is the green chain mail jacket. It's specially designed with many pockets and provides good defense. Chunin and Jonin usually like to wear it, but it's not mandatory.
Someone like Kurenai Yuhi never wore it, instead having her own style of dress, which looked very pretty.
However, even if they didn't wear it, they still had to collect a set; it was a rule.
Everyone didn't linger and dispersed, but Xia Mu and Tenten didn't leave.
Tsunade was surprised: "Xia Mu, Tenten, is there anything else?"
Xia Mu took out a stack of documents and handed them over: "Please take a look at this, Tsunade-sama."
Tsunade was even more curious. After quickly reading the documents, she immediately stood up seriously: "This Chakra battery, are you sure it can be manufactured?"
"It has already been manufactured."
Xia Mu directly handed one over.
...
After Tsunade took the battery, she first examined it, then, according to the description in the documents, she channeled Chakra into the input terminal. After a while, a symbol on the battery lit up.
It was clear that Tsunade's Chakra reserves were not small, much more than Sasuke or Kakashi's Chakra.
She stopped channeling Chakra, activated the mechanism, and inserted it into her arm. After connecting her body to the battery, she began to try and mobilize the Chakra within the battery.
Soon, a look of delight appeared on her face.
"Heh heh, this Chakra battery is excellent. Its Chakra capacity is even more than many Jonin."
If these batteries could be mass-produced and each Ninja in the Village equipped with one, ultra-long-term missions wouldn't be a problem.
Furthermore, the cost of the battery isn't high. This is truly a groundbreaking invention!"
Tsunade was clearly very satisfied with this.
She had just taken over the Village and knew there was a shortage of personnel. With these Chakra batteries, many Chunin and Special Jonin could display the strength of a Jonin or even an Elite Jonin.
At the end of the day, Ninja fight using Chakra.
Many people's lack of strength is largely due to insufficient Chakra, and the Chakra battery overcomes this drawback, allowing more people to exert their true strength.
This way, the high-level combat personnel would be supplemented, and the Village's combat strength would directly rise a level.
It was simply like a pie falling from the sky!
Shizune, who was standing nearby, also came closer to look and was equally surprised. She didn't expect Xia Mu to have created something like this, and it seemed he intended to submit it. It was truly help in a time of need!
Tsunade said with a smile: "Xia Mu, do you want to submit this technology? Or, do you have any conditions?"
Xia Mu didn't beat around the bush: "Tsunade-sama, I want the Interlocking Exploding Talisman Technique!"
Tenten subconsciously grabbed the corner of Xia Mu's clothes, her eyes filled with her boyfriend. She knew Xia Mu had this goal, and for a moment, her heart was full of emotion.
"Heh heh, the little guy knows how to choose, and he's quite fond of his girlfriend."
Tsunade smiled knowingly. "The Interlocking Exploding Talisman is a Forbidden Jutsu created by my grand-uncle. It's very dangerous and also very powerful."
However, given your capabilities and financial resources as a couple, learning this Forbidden Jutsu is suitable.
I agree. I'll have someone send the scroll to you later. As for this technology, I'll gladly accept it!"
Xia Mu and Tenten exchanged glances, then bowed to Tsunade with smiles on their faces: "Thank you, Tsunade-sama. We'll take our leave!"
Tsunade watched the two leave, then lowered her head to look at the Chakra battery in her hand.
Her smile carried a hint of nostalgia and envy: "They really are a nice young couple!"
After Xia Mu and Tenten left the office, they went straight to the logistics department and decisively collected their uniforms. Tenten even spent money to buy two extra sets of mesh armor, one male and one female style.
After returning home, the two couldn't wait to change into their uniforms.
For a moment, Xia Mu felt Tenten was heroic and spirited, while Tenten felt Xia Mu was tall and handsome.
The uniforms were indeed very good. The tight-fitting top and pants were breathable and sweat-absorbent, preventing discomfort.
The green chain mail was also very light, yet extremely tough and wear-resistant, providing good defense. The pockets were truly abundant, suitable for storing small items like information, scrolls, senbon, and even Kunai, making it very convenient.
As for the mesh armor, it was similar to the chain mail but lighter and thinner, and its defensive capability was even better.
Tenten turned around and put on the female mesh armor. For a moment, she appeared charming and captivating, and with the mesh stockings, she looked even more alluring.
And she was only thirteen years old!
Xia Mu swallowed, his eyes entering scan mode, and then he pulled Tenten back to the room. He wanted to personally test the quality of the mesh armor; otherwise, he wouldn't be at ease.
That evening, the fifteen Genin went to BBQ Q together for dinner to celebrate their promotions.
Several Genin looked at those who were already wearing Chunin and Jonin uniforms, and for a moment, tears of envy flowed from the corners of their mouths, then they vented by ravenously devouring the BBQ.
Kakashi, Kai, Kurenai Yuhi, Asuma Sarutobi, and Yamashiro Aoba, the five sensei, were at another table, all smiling slightly.
Their students had all been promoted, which made them very pleased.
However, they were still more envious of Yamashiro Aoba; one of his students was directly promoted to Jonin, and another became Tsunade's disciple, making him seem like a winner in life. However, this seemed to be what Yamashiro Aoba deserved; after all, with a student as excellent as Xia Mu in his class, it felt like he could win even by just lying down.
"... I wonder what missions Tsunade-sama will arrange next."
Shikamaru, however, had a bad premonition. He didn't think being promoted to Chunin was a good thing.
(It was good)
Being promoted meant more work to do and heavier responsibilities to bear, which was very unfriendly to a lazy person like him.
Shino said, "Since we are Chunin, the minimum mission rank will be C-Rank. I'm more concerned about how the teams will be assigned."
Tenten agreed, "The missions are higher ranked, but also more dangerous. Naturally, it's impossible to go on missions alone, so we will be reassigned to new teams. I'm afraid it will take some time to adapt."
Sasuke, however, looked confident: "Since we are Chunin, we should have the adaptability of Chunin. We won't be like Genin who need long-term adjustment to form combat strength. In other words, even if a Chunin temporarily joins a new team, they will adapt at the fastest speed. Not only should they not be a burden, but they should also play their due role, otherwise they are unqualified."
Everyone naturally nodded in agreement with Sasuke's words.
Only Naruto pouted. He just didn't like seeing Sasuke steal the spotlight.