When Konoha went to Iwaken Village, there were sixty-one people, but when Konoha returned to Iwaken Village, there were only forty-five people left, and the sixteen people who were missing all died in the joint Zhongnin examination room.

Not only were sixteen dead, but eight others could no longer become ninjas for various reasons, which means that a total of twenty-four ninjas were lost this time.

In contrast, Konoha's situation is pretty good. There are more people killed in the Sand Village, and some small ninja villages are even wiped out.

Faced with this situation, Takuma Chiba didn’t know whether she should feel sad or grateful?

Sadly, I came to this world where life is like grass. In this world, war has never stopped. Peace is a beautiful word that will always stay in the book.

Fortunately, I was born in Konoha Village. As the largest ninja village in the ninja world, Konoha is undoubtedly the safest village. It gives me an environment for safe growth and gives me some self-protection.

No matter what, since you have chosen to take the ninja path, you either reach the peak of the ninja world or become a name on the Konoha Soul Memorial Monument. This enlightenment, Chiba Takuma still has it.

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After returning to Konoha, they rested for two days and adjusted their status. The next afternoon, Takuma Chiba and the other two went to the Naruto office, and the third-generation Naruto personally awarded the Chunin certificate to the three. That night, Asma Sarutobi, who had disappeared for a while, found Takuma Chiba.

"Taoma, what are your plans for the next step?"

Asma Sarutobi should have performed a very amazing task this time. The time span is very long and he is also wearing some tiredness that he cannot hide. Chiba Takuma judged that he should have come to him as soon as he reported the task.

Asma Sarutobi congratulated him first, then went straight to the topic.

According to the rules of Konoha Village, unless in a special period, once the Shinin becomes the Chuninin, the three-person team formed after graduation will be disbanded.

Of course, this does not mean that Zhongnin does not need teammates, but that it means that there may be no fixed teammates in future tasks. Although Zhongnin can take on tasks alone, most tasks still require multiple Zhongnin to cooperate, but in this way, different teams will be formed for each task.

Of course, in fact, most ninjas will form relatively fixed teams in private to take on tasks together, so that they can cooperate better because they are familiar with each other, but the nature of this team is completely different from that of the fifth squad.

This time, Takuma Chiba and Sako Nara became Chunin, so the fifth class was disbanded naturally. Asma Sarutobi had completed his first teacher career. This was the class with the shortest existence in Konoha's history, less than half a year.

As for Kataki Tomo who has not yet been promoted to the Chuninin, he has already discussed with Iruka Kitano and Inuzuka Hana. The three of them will regroup a Shinin team and strive to pass the Chuninin exam together next time.

After becoming a Zhongnin, ninjas have to face different choices, a bit like graduating from college in their previous life and facing career choices.

"After Zhongren, there are only two options, one is free development, and the other is to enter the department."

"Teacher Asma, can you explain it in detail? What's going on with free development? What do you say when you enter the department?"

Asma Sarutobi nodded. He came to see Takuma Chiba as soon as the mission ended, just to tell Takuma Chiba about these things. After all, Takuma Chiba is not like Sako Nara, who is a ninja clan.

"Free development means taking on tasks by yourself and forming teams by yourself. The advantage of this model is that it is relatively free and has plenty of time. As long as you complete quantitative tasks every month, you can control other time by yourself; and entering the department means choosing a department by Konoha, the advantage is that you can get more professional training."

"Like Sako?"

"right."

Because Sako Nara doesn't like fighting, because she likes painting and observation, she chooses to join the intelligence analysis department of Arabu. Although it is also affiliated with Arabu, she actually does logistics and her job is to analyze various intelligences. This is the most suitable for Sako Nara, who has a high IQ and does not like fighting.

Asma Sarutobi continued:

"These two choices have their pros and cons. If you are an ordinary ninja, you usually choose to develop freely first, and then choose the corresponding department after you understand your strengths."

The pattern that Sarutobi Asma mentioned is also what most ninjas do. When a large number of ninjas first became a Zhongnin, they actually didn’t know what they were good at.

Do you have any talent in intelligence collection or analysis?

Do you have any fighting talent?

Do you have any talent for torture?

These can be found during this period of free development, and then select the corresponding departments in a targeted manner to maximize their strengths. Konoha's system has also been used to the fullest extent possible.

"But you are different, you are suitable for the combat department."

"Yes." Chiba Takuma nodded. Although Chiba Takuma's medical ninjutsu is also good, Chiba Takuma does not want to stay in the hospital and become a protected medical ninja.

"Since that's the case, the teacher suggests that you either go to the combat department of the Anbu or go to the border stronghold."

Chiba Takuma is familiar with these two places. Inoue Torah and Uchiha Itachi are now members of the combat department of the Anbu. It is natural to say no more about this department, it is responsible for some difficult tasks. It is composed of elite ninjas in the village and belongs directly to Naruto.

As for the border stronghold, Takuma Chiba is not unfamiliar with it. Chen Qili and Chen E are now stationed at the border stronghold in the west. Inoue Torah has also been there for a while, and it is also a place that is extremely training.

Although it is called a "stronghold", it is actually a line of defense, the first barrier to protect the Kingdom of Fire and Konoha Village. Although it is not as famous as the Anbu, because of its special location, the ones who are stationed are also among the top elite ninjas. It is said that at least one-third of Konoha's Uranus are stationed in various strongholds.

The common point between the two is that they are both barriers to protect Konoha, and there will be no shortage of battles. The difference is that Anbu is an active attack and killing ninjas that endanger the village. The scope of the battle is mostly domestic; while the border strongholds are relatively stable, and once hostile forces come in and out, they will directly kill. At the same time, this is also the front line of war.

"Teacher Asma, don't keep it aside. Tell me directly where I suggest you to go." Takuma Chiba asked directly.
Chapter completed!