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Konohagakure called an emergency Jōnin-class meeting.
"Chiyo, the radical faction of Sunagakure, has come to power and fostered the new Fourth Kazekage, Rasa. This new Kazekage has already set his sights on us," Sarutobi Hiruzen's tone was serious as he scanned the conference room.
"This time, Sunagakure raided the Land of Rivers with the goal of attacking our Land of Fire."
"In view of this situation, I appoint Orochimaru as the frontline commander-in-chief, giving him full command of the defense force."
As Sarutobi Hiruzen's direct disciple, Orochimaru was his trusted subordinate. The Hokage could only rest assured with his own direct descendant in charge of such a crucial position.
After finalizing the commander-in-chief, Sarutobi Hiruzen began assigning reconnaissance missions.
The goal was to send Ninja teams to investigate the movements of border troops in other Ninja Villages and prevent them from seizing territory or launching surprise attacks.
Team Minato, led by Namikaze Minato, was also assigned a mission.
After the meeting.
Walking out of the Hokage Building, Namikaze Minato felt troubled.
"I didn't expect that I was assigned this mission~~"
He had successfully pushed this mission away for Team Minato once, but this time, he had no reason nor ability to reject it.
"Minato!"
Suddenly, a raspy voice sounded from behind him.
"Orochimaru-sama!" Looking back at Orochimaru, Namikaze Minato replied respectfully.
"Your Team Minato is very busy. They've all gone to the back mountain for vacation…"
Leaving those words hanging, Orochimaru stepped away.
Namikaze Minato was momentarily stunned.
Back mountain vacation?
Wasn't Team Minato cleaning the bathhouse?
What does Orochimaru mean?
"Minato-sensei!"
Just then, Obito ran over, followed by Kakashi and Rin.
"Huh? Mission completed?"
"No, Akira is lost," Obito panted.
"We want to go to his house to look for him," Rin answered.
"No need." Namikaze Minato had black lines all over his head, knowing exactly where Akira Tsubaki had gone.
I told you to prepare for the battlefield, and you went to the back mountain for vacation?
Back Mountain, Cave.
The breeze was gentle, and the temperature inside was perfect.
Akira Tsubaki was lying on a folding chair with his legs crossed, eating potato chips.
Crunch~~
It's crisp and tomato-y.
"Sure enough, this is the life I want…"
What's so great about fighting? How can it compare to being comfortable now?
Stretching out his hand casually, he picked up the water bottle on the side, intending to moisten his throat.
Warm?
Why is it getting dark?
Opening his eyes, Akira Tsubaki shivered. The water bottle in his hand fell to the ground with a bang!
"Wait, Minato-sensei?" Akira Tsubaki couldn't believe his eyes.
"Isn't it nice to be on vacation here?" Namikaze Minato smiled.
Akira Tsubaki was dumbfounded.
I finally found a hiding place! How did Minato-sensei find it? And so quickly?
I haven't even finished my potato chips yet.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Obito ran over, his eyes burning with anger.
"Fine, Akira! We were cleaning the bathhouse, and you came here all by yourself!"
As he spoke, he pulled Rin aside.
"See, Rin? This is the captain of our team!"
Rin looked at Akira Tsubaki with a slightly disappointed expression.
"You're going too far," Kakashi crossed his arms and criticized Akira Tsubaki.
As the team captain, how can you abandon your teammates and go to the back mountain alone to escape the summer heat?
His equipment is still so complete: snacks, water, a folding chair, and even a mosquito net sticking out of the backpack.
Akira Tsubaki was taken back to the village.
Three teammates surrounded him, and his Sensei led the way in front.
Alas~~
My luck is truly terrible.
"Danzō must have betrayed me."
He knew without thinking: Danzō must have told his Sensei his whereabouts. Otherwise, how could he have been found?
Training Ground Nine.
Namikaze Minato threw the mission scroll to Akira Tsubaki.
"You will start this mission tomorrow!"
"Remember, the situation in the Land of Grass is very complicated, so you must not approach the border of the Land of Earth (Iwagakure)."
After solemnly outlining the key points, Namikaze Minato vanished instantly.
He also had a mission and was leaving today.
On the familiar stone.
Akira Tsubaki opened the scroll, and Team Minato began to read the content of this mission.
The task description was very clear:
Pretend to be in the Land of Grass and find a way to obtain the movements of Iwagakure's border troops.
After reading it, Akira Tsubaki gave the others time to think.
He then started asking Kakashi for advice.
"Kakashi, what is your opinion?"
Kakashi thought for a long time and said: "Sensei said that we must not approach the border of the Land of Earth, which means that we can only gather intelligence from within the Land of Grass for this mission."
"Wait a minute, why can't we approach the border of the Land of Earth?" Obito interjected.
In Obito's view, the entire purpose of the mission was to obtain troop movements. If they didn't get close to the border, how could they obtain the information?
Not only did Obito not understand this point, but even Kakashi was momentarily baffled.
"Akira, do you know the reason?" Rin also looked at him questioningly.
Glancing at his three puzzled teammates, Akira Tsubaki sighed.
With your IQ, how are you supposed to inquire about intelligence?
"It's simple! Because if we are found near the border of the Land of Earth, then Iwagakure will have an excuse to declare war! Got it?"
After Akira Tsubaki finished speaking, the three suddenly realized the geopolitical gravity.
"Yeah, why didn't I think of that," Obito slapped his head.
"Makes sense," Kakashi nodded.
"Akira, you are so smart," there was light in Rin's eyes again.
Akira Tsubaki wanted to say: Am I smart? You're just slow! Didn't Minato-sensei already warn you?
Closing the scroll, Akira Tsubaki announced tomorrow's assembly time.
It would be too hot during the noon and afternoon.
They could only assemble early in the morning.
"In this way, I won't be able to sleep in late."
The Second Day, Early Morning.
Waking up from the bed, Akira Tsubaki opened the properties panel as usual.
Name:Akira
Age:12 years old
Strength:114-Kage-level
Physique:144-Kage-level
Agility:184 (92*2)-Kage-level
Spirit:80-Intermediate Immunity
Chakra Amount:522
Skills:None
Ninjutsu:None
Comprehensive Strength Evaluation: Trainee Genin
"Agility attribute Kage-level?"