The Uchiha's weapon business has a good reputation and quality, and they usually do business with the village.
However, this time the village needed a lot of military weapons, which Uchiha Kenji seized upon, and since it was just a Jonin examination slot, it was returned by Uchiha Kenji without much concern.
As for the task record, Uchiha Kenji also had the clan members help settle it, just costing a bit more money.
Fortunately, Uchiha Yoichi currently isn't lacking money.
Just go directly to Sarutobi Hiruzen to receive the task, usually completing an A-Class task that tests the ninja's comprehensive abilities. A Chunin already has the qualities to lead a team, but a Jonin must balance deeper directions.
For example, completing tasks between nations or achieving victory on the battlefield; the reason Jonin is the village's decisive force is because they must balance many different aspects.
Of course, the most important thing still is strength; as long as the strength is there, even if other aspects are worse, you can still become a Special Jonin.
Uchiha Yoichi wants to shine brightly on the battlefield, first, he must become a Jonin; otherwise, using a Chunin rank on the battlefield is just following orders.
"No time to delay, Elder Kenji, I will go to receive the task today, if quick, I will depart in the afternoon!"
Upon hearing Uchiha Yoichi's words, Uchiha Kenji was momentarily stunned, then smiled: "That sounds good, it's just right since the Third Generation asked you to head over this morning, but are you prepared? If the task is too difficult, and you need the clan's help..."
Uchiha Yoichi said, "I often leave the village, so there's nothing readying me, and if the Jonin examination still needs the clan's help, how can it earn respect? I'm enough by myself."
"Is that so, then alright."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Kenji nodded and said: "You often leave the village, so the experience of traveling outside should be not unfamiliar, but after all, this Jonin slot was obtained without much honor, they might not make it easy for you in the task, you must be careful yourself."
"I understand, Elder Kenji, rest assured."
Uchiha Yoichi said, his strength has rapidly increased over the past year.
He and Uchiha Sasuke are similar, both suddenly improving their strength in a short time; the latter delayed several years in ninja school, within less than a year after graduation, became a Jonin in the Valley of the End, relying on many opportunities.
Uchiha Yoichi is the same.
Lightning Release Chakra Mode, Three-Tomoe Sharingan, Growth Stage Godzilla Jinchuriki, Swordsmanship, Chakra of Elite Jonin Level.
These combined configurations make Uchiha Yoichi's strength absolutely not low, last time although he only exchanged one move with Hatake Sakumo in the Daimyo's Mansion of the Land of Rivers, his pressure was not as great as before in the Security Team.
Possibly it was because Hatake Sakumo wasn't serious, but Uchiha Yoichi's strength improvement is increasingly evident.
After leaving the Uchiha Clan Land, Uchiha Yoichi headed straight to the Hokage Building.
Lately, he has nothing to do except training, early or late makes no difference, and he has entrusted Uchiha Kenji to take care of Uzumaki Minami, almost nothing worries him in the village.
Arriving at the Hokage Building, Uchiha Yoichi found the Hokage Office directly, knocked on the door and upon receiving permission, pushed the door and entered.
"Lord Hokage!"
"Ah, it's Mr. Yoichi, just right, this task needs you all together."
Sarutobi Hiruzen saw Uchiha Yoichi and spoke kindly; it wasn't just him in the room, but also many other ninjas.
Among them, a near two-meter tall person with spiked white hair made Uchiha Yoichi pay a bit of attention; wooden clogs and a red coat, a red mark on the face, and a headband with 'oil' inscribed.
One of the Sannin, Jiraiya.
Besides Jiraiya, there were also Ino-Shika-Cho, Inuzuka, Aburame, and three unfamiliar ninjas, as well as advisors Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu.
Uchiha Yoichi instantly started thinking about this task requiring the Sannin to mobilize.... why does it suddenly feel troublesome.
"Almost everyone is here, so let's discuss this action first."
Sarutobi Hiruzen placed his crossed hands on the table, speaking solemnly to everyone
"The negotiations between the Daimyo Mansion and the new Daimyo of the Land of Rivers are nearing completion, the Daimyo of the Land of Rivers still leans towards us, next we will sign an alliance, the Land of Fire has already dispatched a foreign minister to the Land of Rivers, as for Konoha, we've decided to send you...."
"Officially to protect the foreign minister, but secretly also to deal with the new Daimyo ninja base in the Land of Rivers, now the Hidden Sand Village has already lost trust with the Daimyo Mansion of the Land of Rivers, Konoha's military strength has expanded to the territories of the Land of Rivers."
Pausing here, Sarutobi Hiruzen scanned the room.
At this moment, Nara Shikaku asked: "In that case, there will definitely be strong reactions from the Hidden Sand Village, Lord Third, do you know if there has been any movement from the Hidden Sand lately?"
"Precisely because there's no movement that I'm wondering what the Hidden Sand is doing...."
Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head and continued, "Information from Anbu reveals that the Third Generation Kazekage planned to visit the Land of Rivers, yet after so long, there has been no action from the Hidden Sand Village, nor has there been any word about the Third Generation Kazekage..... It seems he has suddenly disappeared."
"Is the intelligence accurate? Perhaps the Third Generation Kazekage canceled his plan and returned to the Hidden Sand Village intending to mislead us?"
"Anbu sacrificed two members to obtain this information, it's absolutely accurate; as for canceling the plan, that would mean giving up on the peace negotiations with the Land of Rivers."
Sarutobi Hiruzen thought for a moment and shook his head again: "The Hidden Sand Village shows no signs of war, so they likely won't resort to war tactics; starting a war would mean greater losses for the Hidden Sand Village."
"Moreover, after the Third Generation Kazekage suddenly lost contact, the Hidden Sand Village sent another representative to the Land of Rivers for negotiations, this time specifically requesting us from Konoha Village to be present!"
Jiraiya spoke up, asking: "Old man, what is the Hidden Sand Village planning?"
"Unclear, so this matter must be investigated by you in the Land of Rivers."
Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced around the room, then continued: "Jiraiya, you, along with Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Haiichi, and Akimichi Chouza will deal with the Hidden Sand Village delegation, while the others infiltrate the Land of Wind to gather intelligence on the Third Generation Kazekage, Anbu will provide support."
"Mr. Yoichi, this is also your Jonin examination task."
As Sarutobi Hiruzen finished speaking, those in the room almost simultaneously turned to look at him, at fourteen facing the Jonin examination, success would mean another genius Jonin.
The previous fourteen-year-old Jonin was Namikaze Minato.
"Understood, Lord Hokage."
Uchiha Yoichi's face was calm, agreeing swiftly.
He and Elder Kenji had speculated that Konoha's top would not let him pass the Jonin exam smoothly, but they didn't expect it to actually be so underhanded.
Gathering intelligence on the Third Generation Kazekage's situation—this is nowhere near an A-Class Jonin examination task, this is basically an S-Class Jonin team task.
The intelligence of one village's Kage isn't easy to gather, especially when Yoichi isn't a scouting-type ninja.
Had it not been known that there might be trouble with the Third Generation Kazekage, Uchiha Yoichi wouldn't agree so readily.