The rain outside was pouring heavily. Raindrops hit the tent, making a pattering sound. Hizashi said, "With such heavy rain, it's highly likely that the Kirigakure people won't attack. But after the rain stops, our mission will begin. Take this opportunity to rest well."
When the rain was heavy, Kirigakure's Hidden Mist Jutsu would be ineffective, so they wouldn't attack. This gave Konoha a chance to rest.
However, after the rain stopped, that's when the trouble would start.
Kirigakure would definitely attack. Konoha had already figured out their pattern of attack.
Due to the rain, it got dark quickly. Asuma rubbed his stomach and said, "Seisuke, I'm hungry. Roast something for us to eat."
Hizashi was about to say that the firewood was damp from the rain and couldn't be lit when he saw flames burning in Seisuke's palm.
"Ah, this..."
Kurenai explained, "This is a special physique of Seisuke's clan. It only awakened in his generation."
"I see." Hizashi nodded, and the veins around his eyes bulged, making him look rather intimidating.
"What's this?"
Through the observation of the Byakugan, Seisuke's arm had completely turned into a mass of flames at the moment, while the rest of his body was flesh and blood. This state seemed familiar.
It felt very familiar. Suddenly, he remembered that the people of the Hozuki clan he saw on the battlefield before were like this.
It was just that Seisuke had changed from water to flames.
Noticing Hizashi observing him, Seisuke asked curiously, "Captain Hizashi, what does my body structure look like?"
He was very curious about what he looked like under the Byakugan.
Hizashi said, "It's composed purely of flames. It's somewhat similar to the situation of the Hozuki clan. However, the unbeatable rival of their clan is Lightning Release. Could your weakness be Water Release? Is it really a good idea to come to the battlefield against Kirigakure?"
Among the Kirigakure ninjas, if you threw a brick, at least four and a half out of five hit would be able to use Water Release.
Was this kid coming here to court death?
"Teacher Orochimaru said he wanted to train me. Anyway, when I come into contact with water, it's not as life - threatening as when the Hozuki clan comes into contact with Lightning Release. I can still fight, I just need to be cautious."
Taking the piece of meat Asuma handed him, Seisuke took out a long knife, placed the meat on the knife, and held his hand under the knife, making teppanyaki.
"What a convenient ability."
With a sigh, Seisuke said, "Captain Hizashi, what do you want to roast? I can roast it for you together."
"Then I'll trouble you."
Hizashi wasn't being polite. It had been raining for days, making the firewood wet, and he hadn't had a hot meal for a long time. He wouldn't miss this opportunity.
The Hyuga clan had very strict family teachings. Most people in this clan were very proper and followed the rules. Even when eating, Hizashi didn't act as casually as Asuma and Seisuke. He chewed slowly. After a simple barbecue, Hizashi also took care of cleaning up.
Kurenai went out to throw away the garbage.
"Seisuke, I want to sleep in the middle." Asuma whispered to Seisuke.
Seisuke:? _?
I know exactly what you're thinking. With everyone around, what can you do?
Even if you wanted to, you don't have the ability!
And do you think you can escape Captain Hizashi's eyes?
Facing his disdainful look, Asuma coughed and put his arm around Seisuke's neck, saying, "Are we brothers? If so, let me sleep in the middle."
If you said "If you're a brother, come and hack me!" I'd pick up a knife right away!
"The payment for one D - rank mission."
"Kurenai is so cute and the daughter of Teacher Akahiro. She's my dearest friend. I regard her as my sister."
"What?"
"You need to pay more!"
"..." Asuma.
"Fine, the payment for two D - rank missions."
"So Kurenai is only worth the payment for two missions in your heart, Asuma. Your love for her seems so cheap. You said you like her."
"This..."
Seisuke whispered in his ear like the devil's whisper, "How much do you think it's worth to sleep side - by - side with Kurenai for one night? It's all up to you. At such a close distance, what if Kurenai sleepwalks at night and might hug you?"
Hug... hug?!!!
Asuma's eyes widened. He took out a small wallet painfully and slapped it into Seisuke's hand, saying, "It's all yours. Stay away from Kurenai and me at night."
Hizashi, who was on the side, remained silent. Seisuke, this kid, has a bit of a dark heart!
The Third Hokage's foolish son!
Kurenai came back with an umbrella, leaned it against the side, and seeing that the three of them were already making their beds, she joined them.
She lay down in her place. Originally, Seisuke should be beside her, but suddenly it was Asuma with his mature - looking face.
The Sarutobi clan matured early, and Asuma looked very grown - up.
Beside Asuma were Seisuke and Hizashi.
Due to the limited space, this was the only way to arrange it. Since they were all in the same team, there was no need to be fussy. They were all dressed under the quilt.
"Seisuke, the quilt is damp and uncomfortable."
The quilt was affected by the moisture and had a strange smell.
"Don't look at me. If you don't want me to set the quilt on fire, don't disturb me while I'm sleeping."
"Just bear with it. This is how it is here."
Hizashi said.
"Go to sleep. If you grind your teeth tonight, Asuma, I'll throw you out!"
"You're the one who snores, don't talk about me!"
The two bickered. Kurenai shook her head with a smile, turned around, and gradually fell asleep.
That night, Hizashi endured Seisuke's snoring and Asuma's teeth - grinding.
Early the next morning, there were faint dark circles around Hizashi's Byakugan.
Looking at Asuma hugging Seisuke in an unseemly manner, Kurenai smiled and said, "Their relationship is really good. But Asuma will surely be killed by Seisuke when he wakes up!"
Hizashi: "..." I want to kill them both right now!
He looked at Kurenai in admiration. This little girl must not have slept well when she first got along with them. But now she's actually gotten used to it.
"Hmm? Is it dawn?" Seisuke opened his eyes sleepily, feeling a heavy weight on his stomach. Squinting, he saw a leg, a man's leg. There was breathing in his ear. Kurenai was standing aside, and Hizashi was also up. So the answer was obvious.
"You bastard Asuma! I'll kill you!"
"Aaaaaah!"
The morning passed in a commotion. After a hasty breakfast, Hizashi looked at Asuma with a black eye and Seisuke, who was unharmed, and said, "Alright, our task today is to patrol the surroundings to avoid being ambushed by the Kirigakure people. If conditions permit, we also need to go to the Kirigakure side to gather intelligence. Understood?"
"Yes!"
As a reconnaissance team, their task was to scout, eliminate enemies, and gather intelligence if possible.
Hizashi, with his Byakugan, could detect enemies in a timely manner.