[ Kakashi tucks his mask under his chin, then pulls his tea over. ]

Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru have what it takes. But I'm not familiar enough with the rest of the kids from their generation, to be honest. While they're all capable ninja, promotion to jounin requires not only an immense level of skill, but also the ability to lead.

[ He looks at Kushina then, pointedly. ]

But you know all of this, already. [ A beat. ] Anyway, that's what the exam is for.