Kisame, who looked like a puppet, had another Yin Chakra point placed on his forehead by Shinji. He could no longer resist, his eyes merely open and vacant.
"Alright."
Shinji said softly, and the Anbu around them quickly put away their scrolls.
"Shinji, this—"
Inoichi stepped forward, looking at Kisame, whose eyes were now lifeless.
"Inoichi-senpai, whatever you ask him now, he will answer. You can rest assured."
Shinji spread his hands and then prepared to leave.
"Uh, aren't you staying here?" Inoichi looked perplexed.
If the person who controlled him left, what would they do?
"Don't worry. As long as I don't release it, he won't be able to break free." Shinji waved his hand.
This was the most terrifying aspect of Yin Release: Mind Illumination World. Even Shinji would not use it lightly, unless the target was already destined for death.
For now, it would be better to let the Konoha Interrogation Unit handle the interrogation, at least his mind wouldn't scatter later.
"Besides, for interrogations, Ibiki should be more adept." With that, Shinji left without looking back.
"Chief, what should we do?" A ninja from the Intelligence Division beside Inoichi asked with a troubled expression.
"What else can we do? Call Ibiki over, and have the Sealing Squad come as well."
Even though Shinji said it was fine, they still needed someone from the Sealing Squad to come.
Better safe than sorry.
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The next day.
Hokage Building, Mission Desk.
Shinji brought Neji to the hall, where Yushu and Koto were already waiting. Muta was still recuperating, so Neji could fill his position.
After introducing Neji to Yushu and Koto, Shinji approached the registration ninja and asked, "Are there any C-rank missions?"
With Neji present this time, he needed to get familiar with things. Moreover, with a Jonin and a Special Jonin in the team, C-rank missions could almost be completed instantly. It would allow Neji to get familiar and train at the same time.
"Shinji-sama, let me check here."
The registration ninja had no questions and immediately opened the ledger to search.
After a long while, the registration ninja finally spoke with a troubled expression, "Uh, Shinji-sama, there are currently no ordinary C-rank missions."
"The new batch of Genin graduates have already started taking C-rank missions, so only B-rank missions and above are left."
"Then we'll take a B-rank mission." Shinji didn't hesitate.
Not to mention him and Yushu, even if Neji was a Genin, his strength was not comparable to that of an average Chunin.
"Uh—"
The registration ninja looked at Neji behind Shinji, then at Shinji, his face filled with conflict.
"Shinji-sama, although you can take a B-rank mission, there is a Genin in your team, so logically speaking, it doesn't comply with the rules."
It wasn't that the registration ninja wanted to be difficult, but rather that he had to follow regulations. If something went wrong with the mission, he, as the one who issued it, would also suffer.
"Alright, Neji, you all wait for me here first." Shinji rubbed his brow.
What could he do when he encountered a responsible clerk?
"What's wrong?"
Hiruzen came up beside Shinji with his hands behind his back, looking puzzled.
Seeing Hiruzen arrive, the registration ninja breathed a sigh of relief and quickly began to explain. After his explanation, Hiruzen understood the reason.
After looking at the composition of Shinji's team, he couldn't help but feel a bit troubled. Ultimately, Shinji's team composition was too high-level.
After all, one Jonin, two Special Ninja, assigning a B-rank mission was practically overkill. But then there was Neji, a Genin, in the team.
"Shinji, what do you think?" Hiruzen asked, looking at Shinji.
Shinji said, "A B-rank mission is fine, it'll add some intensity for Neji."
Yushu and Koto exchanged glances. Becoming a disciple of Shinji, did it have to be this painful?
Neji, however, had no objections, as his master would never harm him.
Hiruzen playfully tapped Shinji's forehead, then said to the registration ninja, "Just issue them a B-rank mission."
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Since the Hokage had spoken, the registration ninja naturally had no objections and began searching.
"Hokage-sama, here's a mission, it's for close protection." The registration ninja quickly found one. H
Hruzen took it, read it, and nodded knowingly.
"This one will do." He said, handing the mission details to Shinji.
Shinji thought it was acceptable. It was for a collateral branch of a noble family from a small country. They had offended the main branch, who knew some ninja villages. They feared being ambushed en route, so they entrusted Konoha with escorting them.
"No problem, this one it is." Ahinji nodded.
This mission wasn't particularly difficult. It just took a lot of time, but it would be enough training for Neji.
"Let's go, we'll meet the client." After Shinji finished speaking, he led Neji and the others away.
As for why they weren't going to the Hokage Office to meet the client, do you really think everyone is Naruto?
If it weren't for Naruto being the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, every mission outside the village would require extra caution.
Hiruzen wouldn't even summon him to the Hokage Office to meet. If every mission required that, the Hokage would die of exhaustion.
At most, only some special A-rank and S-rank missions required meeting the Hokage and reporting after completion.
...
"This time, we'll trouble you, honorable ninjas.
In the reception room, a young man in noble attire bowed solemnly to Shinji and the others.
"Before the mission begins, I'd like to ask something."
Shinji waved his hand and said, "You mentioned there might be ninjas appearing. Specifically, which ninja village are they from?"
The young man paused, then looked at a nearby attendant.
The attendant, receiving a signal, stepped forward and replied, "Honorable ninja, we only suspect it. After all, our young master hasn't returned much all this time."
"Suspect?" Shinji was a bit speechless.
Even nobles from small countries were still so rich.
"Yes, the main branch has been supplying the Land of Water with goods because the Land of Vegetables is rich in resources."
"So, they would have more or less come into contact with ninjas from the Land of Water, which is why we thought of entrusting Konoha for help."
Shinji nodded. As one of the Five Great Nations, even with internal strife, the ninjas of the Land of Water were still somewhat stronger than those of some smaller ninja villages.
"We only need to escort you to your destination?"
It wasn't that Shinji asked this for no reason. Since they already suspected ninja attacks, it made no sense that they wouldn't be afraid once they reached their country, right?
"Uh—"
Hearing this, the attendant didn't know how to respond.
The young noble beside him, however, didn't hide anything and spoke frankly, "When I return this time, once I reach the Land of Vegetables, my father's subordinates will no longer allow the main branch to continue their nonsense."
So that's it, a bloody struggle for succession.