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Chunin Yuhi Ryuun, Genin Shiranui Unma, and Shimura Yuko, who was also promoted to Chunin last year, stood behind Sarutobi Ryosuke. At this moment, Yuhi Ryuun and Shiranui Unma covered their faces, thinking that Dai was so stupid, while Shimura Yuko's face twitched, thinking to herself, isn't this the eternal Genin?! How can he be qualified to carry out battlefield-level missions?
Without the special code for battlefield-level missions, Sarutobi Ryosuke would never believe that the other party was a Konoha ninja or his comrade.
"Tolerance is not the right way."
"should be."
"When Konoha ninjas are performing logistical tasks, they must consistently read and understand the contents of the Second Hokage's Ninja Code, remember its principles, and never forget our will as inheritors of the Will of Fire..."
Based on his memory, Matt Day recited a series of five or six hundred words of mission code.
Among them, information such as 'Will of Fire', 'Logistics Work', 'Successor', and 'Second Generation Master' is enough to explain Might Guy's specific mission and identity.
Logistics → This is a job performed only by genin or chunin with low combat power, and only Konoha ninjas in this category would describe 'logistics'.
The Ninja Code → written by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.
Successor to the Will of Fire → Konoha Ninja.
There are also other coded messages.
Using simple yet concise information, he conveyed the exact identity of the other party to his companion through a coded message—this time, Sarutobi Ryosuke finally believed Dai's identity.
After lowering his guard, Sarutobi Ryosuke apologized and then scanned the still surroundings:
"Where are your teammates?"
"You can't handle the logistics work by yourself, can you?"
"Well, of course..."
"Latent Shadow Snake Hand!"
"Ahhh-"
The hissing of the python, the screams of the ninja, and the cold, aloof figure emerging from the ground using Earth Release all mingled together, emanating from behind Sarutobi Ryosuke and the others.
time.
The four gripped their weapons and looked back: Orochimaru, wearing a green vest, was licking his lips, his eyes and hands fixed on the Iwagakure ninja who was wrapped in a snake's body.
"You actually found out! You truly live up to your reputation as Orochimaru, the cold-blooded ninja of Konoha, known by countless others on the battlefield!"
Hearing the Iwagakure Jonin's praise, Orochimaru's lips curled into a slight smile:
"You're not bad either. You're among the Iwagakure Jonin roster, skilled in Earth Release stealth and specializing in in-depth intelligence gathering and assassination missions..."
"Silent Lizard".
"Heh heh—" After a round of flattery, the Iwagakure Jonin chuckled coldly, completely unconcerned about his own predicament: "Even if you could capture me, it would be impossible..."
With a whoosh, the Iwagakure Jonin transformed into a wisp of white smoke and appeared in the very center of the python swarm. Orochimaru responded to the white smoke in front of him: "I'm not alone."
"Silent Lizard".
......
About one kilometer away from Orochimaru's location, an older young man with the same appearance and build as the 'Silent Lizard' knelt on the ground, his eyes reflecting a stiff expression: there were shuriken on the trees in the surrounding forest, and traces of earth-style defense on the green plants and muddy ground.
"It's over."
Nawaki used Earth Release to block the escape route of the Iwagakure Jonin. Afterwards, Shirahoshi engaged in taijutsu with the Iwagakure Jonin, but after several rounds, he found that the opponent's taijutsu seemed to be not very good.
In a fleeting moment during another round, Shirahoshi used the 'Magic Binding Technique' with one hand seal to immobilize her opponent.
Then, Rope Tree from the side quickly stepped forward, took out a rope, and swiftly put a noose around the other person's neck.
"Uh uh uh--"
"This is impossible!"
"How dare you two Konoha brats capture me, the mighty Silent Lizard?!"
At this moment, after sensing the sounds coming from behind, Shirahoshi stopped controlling the illusion.
Just as the Iwagakure Jonin was about to finish his threats and bite his tongue to commit suicide, a long snake suddenly appeared and bit his neck.
"Ahhh-"
Then, clear footsteps sounded behind them, along with Orochimaru's uniquely cool tone:
"At the end of the day."
"You're nothing more than a Jonin who excels at stealth and has the ability to escape nimbly."
“Even my students could easily take you down.”
"O-Orochimaru..." This Jonin from Iwagakure, who had been guarding a certain place within the Land of Fire for the past three or four years, stealing and transmitting countless pieces of information, was finally captured alive by Orochimaru's team.
shhhhh--
"Damn it! It was him! No wonder I felt like someone was following me, but I couldn't find anything!"
The reason why Sarutobi Ryosuke directly attacked Dai to test him was precisely for this reason.
“A live capture is more valuable than a dead one. Please have Jonin Ryosuke take this man back to the village.”
"Don't worry, I promise to complete the mission!"
While setting up the sealing talismans to block the chakra and stamina of the Iwagakure Jonin who had been poisoned by paralysis, Shirahoshi took the opportunity to catch up with Yuhi Ryuuki and exchange news about recent events; Shimura Yuko, standing beside him with a disdainful look, watched the two somewhat ambiguous individuals with her arms crossed; on the other side, Nawaki was boasting about his strength to Shiranui Kumo and the later-arriving Might Guy.
Soon, the group would have to part ways.
Before handing the Iwagakure Jonin to Sarutobi Ryosuke, Orochimaru inadvertently asked for a code that only Konoha Jonin who were on battlefield missions knew. Sarutobi Ryosuke responded smoothly, and the two officially parted ways.
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Four days later.
At the northern border of the Land of Fire, inside the Konoha camp called Insect Forest Gorge, the first group successfully arrived and met the first-level commander in charge of the area: the current clan leader of the Aburame clan, Aburame Shiki's father—Aburame Shiken.
"Orochimaru, I'm sorry to trouble you. This is the frontline battle report from this period. Although there is nothing particularly urgent in it, please make sure to pass it back to the village."
"Hmm." Orochimaru took the scroll handed to him by Shiken Aburame, put it in his pocket, and walked outside the main camp.
Aburame Shiken followed behind, walking out of the tent together. He then noticed Orochimaru stopping and followed Orochimaru's gaze to the forest outside: that was the location of the Valley of Mist in the Land of Rain.
"Can you still hold on, Senior Zhijian?"
Hearing Orochimaru's concerned voice, Aburame Shiken nodded slightly: "Don't worry, my Aburame clan will be responsible for the reconnaissance and defense work at the forefront of the Land of Fire's border."
That's good. Take care.
"Take care," said You Nuzhijian.
Afterwards, Orochimaru left the main camp gate and wandered through the battlefield's camp roads, passing various tents, warehouses, wooden huts, public toilets, and other buildings and facilities, finally arriving at the tent representing the Uchiha's battlefield dormitory area:
The large white tent has a triangular area on it, with a fan representing an Uchiha ping-pong ball inside, and individual resting places with mattresses laid out.
At this moment, after catching up, the Mongol Might Guy discovered that Mikoto had secretly gone to the battlefield and had quietly become a special Jonin. Shirahoshi also pretended to be slightly shocked, but quickly regained her composure.
"Amazing! You became a Jonin at the age of twelve! You truly are worthy of being called Mikoto!" Nawaki was extremely envious at this moment, but she still couldn't help but glance around. There were Uchiha ninjas lying on the ground with minor injuries, Uchiha ninjas who had just returned to sleep after a busy day, and a small number of Uchiha ninjas waiting for missions.
Among them, the Uchiha ninja waiting to be assigned a mission coughed lightly with a cold expression, signaling not to make a loud noise in the dormitory area.
Immediately, Nawaki lowered his voice slightly, leaned close to Mikoto's ear, and whispered, "Mikoto, could you tell me what kind of missions you've been on?"
Only when she sees her familiar companions and Shirahoshi can Mikoto reveal a bright smile and cover her mouth with a laugh.
Then, Mikoto began to recount the events that had occurred during her time on the battlefield, as well as the general content of some missions.
"I was terrified when I first arrived."
"My first mission is to go directly to the front lines and work with my ninja comrades who have just finished fighting to clean up the battlefield..."
After confirming that all the enemy ninjas were dead and there were no traps, they still had to collect the bodies of their fallen comrades...
Mikoto recalled that when she first arrived at the battlefield, there were more than 20 Uchiha support troops. Now, with the addition of Fuu and Captain Keishin, there are only 12 Uchiha ninjas left.
At the very least, they are all prospective Chunin like Mikoto.
"Let's not even talk about the random traps and body parts we encounter every time we go on a mission."
"During our second mission infiltrating the eighth region of the Land of Rain, you wouldn't believe it, but a whole bunch of Rain Village ninjas suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Feng Yi, the Jonin Yuki, and many of their companions, who were in charge of exploring the war zone, were instantly surrounded..."
Yuki Uchiha, a special Jonin of the Uchiha clan, worked under Keisha, a second-level commander, and served as the captain of the reconnaissance team. He often led the vanguard team to explore unknown battlefields first, and was a third-level commander on the battlefield.
Listening to Mikoto's account of Uchiha Yuki, Shirahoshi's gaze swept across the dormitory beds inside the tent, finding no such young man. After Mikoto finished speaking, while Nawaki and Dai were reflecting, Shirahoshi directly asked:
"Where is that Jonin Yuki now? I did see the girl you had a conflict with before resting in that corner."
Shirahoshi glanced at Uchiha Fuu, who was leaning against the headboard in a daze, her body wrapped in white bandages and her right hand seemingly injured.
Dai and Nawaki were also somewhat curious. After all, there were few Jonin in the village, and the Uchiha Jonin were even more elite. Being able to meet and get to know them would be a good choice.
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Mikoto's eyes fell, and she glanced away: "Yuki-senpai—died in the last mission."
"..." Bai Xing was silent for a moment, then apologized softly.
"How could this be? Wasn't he a Jonin? You just said that during that S-rank mission, he awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan and could live up to the title of Uchiha Jonin..."
The fact that Nawaki, a member of the Senju clan, was so excited in the camp attracted the attention of many Uchiha clan members: after all, among the Senju clan members, only Tsunade and Nawaki were still ninjas.
despair--
Might Guy placed his hand on Rope Tree's shoulder, looked at the boy's face that had turned around with a sad expression, and shook his head slightly: "That's enough."
Shirahoshi looked down at the marching black ants on the ground and said in a low voice, "Even a Jonin is just a slightly larger ant on the battlefield."
"A ninja's chakra and stamina are limited."
"Therefore, the ninjas who were able to go to the battlefield had basically gone through extremely dangerous life-or-death tests."
"Right, Misaka?"
Bai Xing glanced at the somewhat disheveled face of the girl in front of her, and reached out to wipe the light dust off her face:
"Don't be too sad."
"What we ordinary ninjas can do is to protect the people we care about as much as possible on the battlefield and in missions."
"Yes!" Mikoto nodded vigorously.
wow-
The tent flap was pulled back, revealing a tall, dark-haired man. He glanced at Shirahoshi, Dai, and Nawaki, the three bystanders, before looking at Mikoto:
"There is a mission."