Sunagakure Chunin Exam Results

We get to learn village exclusive techniques huh... Yusuke had almost glossed over the fact that he'd scored above 90% on the exam. He'd pocket that fact to tell his friends and family later, but now he was focused on the jutsu list Guren had rattled off. He certainly wanted to learn a defensive jutsu. He'd realized that during his fight with Kota his strongest defense was a powerful offense. There was nothing wrong with that, but he could certainly use a more defensive technique. That being said the limitless potential of mercury  release was quite tempting as well.  Maybe there is a defensive mercury technique... He wasn't sure what he'd pick just yet. It seemed to him that he could ask the guards anytime, but it seemed the previous academy student Daiki had asked the important question Yusuke would tack on to it. 

Well I'm sure we'll all prove worthy of unrestricted access eventually right? This is more just asking which technique do you want to learn first~ Yusuke winked in the direction of Daiki and swept back his hair. Additionally, if we select to learn an element will we be allowed to learn a jutsu to go with it Lord Third? Yusuke added his question because he wanted to get immediate value out of whatever he'd learn. Yusuke was ofcourse curious about his promotion, but it seemed that The Kazekage didn't want to announce it on a stage, so he would let him bring it up again. Perhaps it was something that needed privacy. The gears were starting to connect but still it hadn't entirely clicked. The gleam in the Sarutobi's eyes showed such curiosity plainly for all to see. He was restraining himself for now though.

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wc:289

-Mid Thread Claim-

Chuunin Rank
4933 Wc (1236 from this thread, 2041 From here, 800 From here, 856 From here)

Full Counter 2063(A) 1687 (S) (Total 3750) 25% Max Stat Discount
1125 To Mastering Soft Wind Blowing (B-rank) Power

58 /1125 to Mastering Soft Wind Blowing Power Second time

Approved

Making mid thread claims with 941 from here and the 1,164 I've made in this topic to get a total WC of 2,105

Using the TWC to claim CES (S rank; 1,500 WC due to upgrade from A to S), Water Replacement (500 WC), and 40 AP.

This'll leave me with 105 WC left at this point of the topic.

Approved

Approved for Karo's promotion

Guren's response to his proud ninja would be short and sweet.

"There is no time limit on your reward, Daiki. Be proud of your accomplishments. And Yusuke though I am impressed with each of you, unrestricted access is still a bit away. Though with the acquisition of a village exclusive element, I will allow learning a single jutsu to go with it."

"Now, if there are no more questions then I would like to conclude this session on one final decision. I've taken a bit of time to rethink the outcome of this round ofe exams and I'd like to make some changes. Naki, Daiki starting today you are both Chunin as well. Raiden, due to a lack of Jounin in the village please consider yourself newly adopted into these ranks. Karo, you will still be a Chunin. And Yusuke, you are still in the ranks of Anbu. With that, I take my leave."

Following this decree, Guren would raise his fingers to his head and with his non-dominant hand stealthily weave a series of seals. Upon their conclusion he'd be teleported back to the Spire. An abrupt and almost random decision for sure. but one which the village would need to live with. It was long overdue to invest in the new class of shinobi.

-Exit-

No Claims

As Raiden stood there and listened to the questions, good questions they were indeed. He would than look to Guren once more for a response. However when the kage spoke, words was said that was not expected. Firstly it was addressed about Naki and Daiki being made Chuunin each in their own regard. Okay that made sense, Karo was kept at his rank as was Yusuke. The part that had Raiden at a lost for words was Guren addressing him. Guren had just spoken Raiden's name to be a Jounin of Sunagakure. This was a feat that he had not yet thought possible, and yet here he was, and at a loss for words because of it. Raiden's jaw had visibly dropped. Why? He understood that the village needed more Jounin, but why him? This put a even greater amount of pressure on his shoulders from the great kage.

Before Raiden could speak against such a jump in the ranks. The Kage was gone. What would that do to the teams he spoke out about earlier. One of his students was just promoted in front of his eyes. This now qualified him to lead the team instead of Raiden. At this time Raiden wanted to talk to the kage, he now had more questions than ever. But the man was gone now. Raiden would have to wait some time to get his answers, he understood that much. So he would sigh softly with his questions . He would than look at the others and once more congratulated them all. Now giving extra congratulations to Daiki and Naki both. He would than offer to shake hands with each of the other winning people.

It would seem the event was over, and Raiden would leave telling them all, even those who had not been up on stage, but was close buy due to their participation, that he would be celebrating at the local pub. Sure he would likely not be drinking due to his past with drinking and the pubs in most of the village, but he would go and have a good time anyways. The vibe should be off the charts with energy, and right now, he was not going to worry, just enjoy the pleasant surprise.

Later he would still do as he previously planned about going to the library and requesting access to the Full Counter technique and spending his entire time learning the technique to its fullest. As it would be the start of the new chain of techniques that he would request to learn. Reading the technique he could see the power and ingenuity behind the technique. He was almost sad he could not learn the other one yet, Vanishing Counter. But he would do everything in his power to try and get permission to learn that one next. Who knows maybe he will get to help the kage work out the kinks of the final technique and get to learn that one as well. That series of techniques could easily be everything he would need to defend himself, He wondered if there was a way to weaponize these, he would think of ways later.

527 Wc (Claimed the rest already)

527/750 Hidden Arms 25% discount

Exit - Claiming Jounin

Suddenly Daiki's senses were put on pause... EXTREME pause as he heard the sudden announcement from Guren that there would be a change in the promotions. Raiden would be made Jounin. Naki would be made one of the Chuunin. And as for Daiki...? Chuunin. He had been listening intently to what Guren had to say about their rewards before that random announcement seemed to jump up and tackle his psyche to the ground. If his jaw was capable of pulling a Mr. Fantastic it would've been on the ground at that moment. In mere moments it was over as Guren would suddenly disappear from the group to an unknown location leaving Daiki to reel in his stupefaction all on his own. It wouldn't be long, however, before he soon felt a rush of adrenaline and excitement as his body seemed to move on it's own as it suddenly sprang up into the air by several feet and he let a loud scream to leave his lips. "YAHOOOOOO!!!" The sound of his voice would carry throughout the area, echoing off the ground and surrounding structures, as he landed on his feet with a smile before patting Raiden and Naki on their backs.

"Congrats on your promotions, my dudes. You earned it! This calls for some celebration! I'm about to tear into this village's restaurants and bars and have me a ball tonight! If you want to join in it'll be my treat!" With that he would take off from the area into the village heading to his first destination ready to make this night a night to remember as he would make it last as long as he could.

WC 278; TWC 383

{Exit}

Claiming progress towards Nativity of a Sea of Trees (383/1,500) and 6 AP

Approved for Guren's exit without claims.

Approved, for both Raiden and Daiki.