
While the three genins were recovering in the village, Hayate went to inspect the battlefield.
Unfortunately, the corpse of 42 had nothing to deduce its identity, so Hayate assumed it was one of the plots of another village.
However, as the bandits disbanded and escaped, it was concluded that the bandits were forced by 42, so it was highly unlikely that the bandits would gather here again.
That is, the mission can be said to be successful.
After that, they returned to the village.
Hayate allowed them to rest for a few days, while he went to give his mission report.
Of course, when Hiruzen heard that there was a powerful shinobi leading a bandit group nearby and his goal was still unknown, he was troubled, but he was sure it was a village plot with a bad relationship like Kumogakure.
But what's more, he gets annoyed that not only is Team Kakashi's mission much more dangerous than he had previously anticipated, but it's now happening to Team Hayate as well.
So the first thing he did, was to order to check all the current missions at their difficulty level.
After all, he was still happy that there were no casualties from either team and Genin showed unexpected skill and mental fortitude.
So he decided to ask Hayate if he wanted to recommend his team for the Chunin exam as well.
After a few days of rest, the eleven team members got a notification to meet with Hayate.
Hayate's arm was still injured because it wasn't a clean break like Arina's and needed more time to recover.
"Koff, I called you here today to tell you that I recommend you all for the Chunin exam."
Soleness.
"Ehmm sensei, what is this Chunin exam?" - Kotaru
"Basically this is a test that allows us to be promoted to Chunin. As far as I know, it's very rare for beginner genin to be recommended to them..."
"Is this really a good idea for us?" - Arina
"..." - Kotaru
"Koff, Eiji's explanation is correct. After all, the exam is voluntary, so if you don't want to participate, you don't have to submit the application. But if you want to participate, report to room 301 at school.4pm tomorrow. That's all."
'So it started.Now I have to do everything to help Hayate-sensei' avoid his death.' - Eiji put on a dark expression.
Hayate initially thought they would be happy with their chance to take the exam this early, but they all had grim faces.
'Maybe they still haven't sorted out their emotions about the last mission.but that's something that shinobi need to learn to deal with...'
Eiji and Arina go home, but Kotaru calls Hayate before the latter leaves as well.
"Sensei, please wait! Can I talk to you for a second?"
"Sure, what's up?"
"You know, on our last mission, Eiji was undeniably the reason we survived and even Arina did something extraordinary...I can't even move.so I don't know.if I qualify for this exam ..."
"Koff, I know how you feel, but I wouldn't recommend you just so you don't miss out. This exam is dangerous and I will only recommend you if I acknowledge your skills as a shinobi."
"But...I don't have anything special about me and I don't dare in dangerous situations like Arina..."
"Just because you're so normal, I recommend you. You know, as someone who is completely normal, the only thing you can do is to slowly accumulate experience and use it. You may fail this test, but you will use it. failure to grow. But don't push yourself, testing is dangerous, so if you're at your limit, stop. Take small steps and complete the exam until you pass completely fine."
Kotaro thought for a moment about Hayate's words.
After some time it seemed like he was convinced and said with a smile: "Thank you sensei, you are right! I will just take a small step and then one day I will surpass this stupid Eiji!"