That explained a lot. Still, why was the Hokage so free these days, signing people up for random ninja exams?
Minato and Nawaki exchanged confused glances. Why had the Hokage been so keen to get Xin tested? Was this a thing now?
Kushina, however, was focused on the more important part. "So, did you pass?"
Xin snorted. "Please. It's a jonin exam. You think that could stop me? The guy overseeing the combat test is on his way to the hospital right now. He'll probably be out for a week or two."
Mikoto couldn't help but chuckle at that. "If they try to mess with you, might as well mess with them back, right?"
Xin shrugged. "I feel bad for the Anbu guy, but hey, someone had to be the proctor, and it wasn't like I was going to hold back. If I don't take these things seriously, people will just keep saying I'm too young to be a jonin."
He didn't even need to mention them by name-Koharu and Homura were bound to complain to the Hokage. That's what they always did.
Better to pass with flying colors and avoid giving them any ammo to use against him later. "That's awesome!"
Kushina cheered, grabbing Xin's arm and shaking it enthusiastically. "Let's go out for yakiniku to celebrate! My treat, to mark the occasion!"
In a fantastic mood, the small fortune she'd spent shopping the previous day seemed like nothing. After all, what's a little spending spree compared to eating yakiniku with friends?
"I could definitely go for some barbecue right now," Xin agreed.
"But I'm paying this time. I'm the one who passed the exam, and I can't let you keep covering everything." Kushina looked like she wanted to argue, but Xin gave her a serious look.
"I insist."
"Fine, but I'm treating next time!" She huffed, pouting a little but agreeing nonetheless. With that, the group got ready to head out for yakiniku. As they left, Xin pulled Kushina aside.
"You guys go on ahead. I need to talk to Kushina for a minute," He said to the others.
"Alright, don't take too long!" Mikoto called back, grinning as she dragged a clueless Nawaki away, with Minato following close behind.
Kushina, feeling a bit self-conscious, stared at the ground. "Did I do something wrong?" she asked quietly.
Xin sighed, watching her kick at a small rock on the ground. He reached out, ruffling her hair gently. "Kushina, I know you mean well, and I know you could probably buy an entire street if you wanted to. But you shouldn't always be the one giving, you know?"
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