Chapter 5

"I announce the winner of this match, Hatake Jason!" Suddenly, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

"Quiet," said Sarutobi Hiruzen, trying to calm the crowd.

"I announce the results of the Chunin Exams. Hatake Jason, Hatake Kakashi, and Uchiha Gen, among thirty others, have successfully become Chunin. Congratulations! You are the leaves of Konoha, the hope of its future, and the future lies in your hands." Hatake Jason couldn't help but feel exasperated. Even when announcing the names, the Hokage managed to deliver a brainwashing speech. He looked at the excited faces around him. Sarutobi Hiruzen truly excelled at brainwashing, and Jason couldn't help but call him the "Ultimate Brainwasher."

As Sarutobi Hiruzen finished speaking, the system's voice chimed in.

"Ding."

"Early completion of the task to become a Chunin,"

"Reward: Devil Fruit, do you want to extract it?"

"Not now," Jason said. He didn't want to extract it in front of everyone.

After another half an hour, the Third Hokage finally finished speaking.

After the exam, Yuhi Kurenai and Rin handed gifts to the two brothers. Kurenai gave Kakashi a set of medical supplies, while Rin gave Jason a red kunai. Jason chuckled to himself. These two girls had given them gifts that represented their different personalities - one for healing, and one for battle. It truly reflected their inner natures. One was all about charging forward, while the other was cautious and careful. Jason was the former, and Kakashi the latter.

Jason and Kakashi thanked Yuhi Kurenai and Rin for the gifts. The two girls were thrilled to see their crushes accept the presents.

"Jason... to celebrate you and Kakashi becoming ninjas, let's go out for a meal," Yuhi Kurenai said hesitantly, and Rin looked at Kakashi with anticipation. Kakashi just shrugged, leaving the decision to his older brother.

In situations like this, Jason was usually the one who made the decisions, and even if he declined, his little brother would go along with him.

"Not today. We're both tired after a long day. Let's skip it," Jason replied, disappointing the two girls.

"Okay, then. Tomorrow, Kakashi and I will treat you both. Make sure you invite Taiseki and the others," Jason comforted, ruffling Rin's hair.

Rin blushed, "Okay. That sounds great."

"Alright, let's take you both home first."

After dropping off Yuhi Kurenai and Rin, on their way back, Kakashi complained, "Why did you bring me along if you don't want to treat them? I didn't plan on inviting anyone."

"Come on, with so many people, my wallet would be empty," Jason thought to himself.

"Oh well, don't mind it, big bro. I'm just doing it for your sake. The ninja world isn't just about fighting; it's also about social skills, you know?" Kakashi said, playfully giving Jason a small punch.

"Are you sure you're not tricking me?" Kakashi was used to his older brother's non-sequitur conversations, but sometimes he couldn't help but question them.

"Alright, no use discussing it at this point. Your money is my money, after all," Jason said with a smirk, revealing his true intentions of tricking his younger brother.

"Alright, I know. So, what were those strange ninjutsu techniques you used today?" Kakashi asked curiously.

"You mean the Navy Six Forms? I created them myself recently. How does it sound? Impressive, right?" Jason said, feeling proud of his newly created techniques.