Chapter 15 C-level mission Sakura Town
Twenty D-Rank Missions!
When there was an ample supply of missions, the time spent was far less than imagined.
The next morning, as Fujiwara Tetsuya lay sound asleep on the floor in thin shorts.
Uchiha Mikoto kicked open his door and dragged him up from the floor.
Catching cats, finding dogs, driving away bears, cultivating land, even mediating disputes between young couples, and cleaning feces—Fujiwara Tetsuya had done it all.
The Ninja World!
There were only missions a Ninja couldn't think of.
In just three days, Fujiwara Tetsuya, under the guidance of Uchiha Mikoto and Aburame Mokujin, completed twenty D-Rank Missions.
The remuneration for twenty D-Rank Missions was not much.
The Village took a portion.
Yuhi Shinwa! Aburame Mokujin! Uchiha Mikoto! They took the lion's share.
What fell to Fujiwara Tetsuya, though not much, was about four thousand ryo.
It was barely enough to cover the expenses of the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi Three Clans for a period of time.
"What? Twenty D-Rank Missions, and you've already completed them?"
When Uchiha Mikoto brought Fujiwara Tetsuya and Aburame Mokujin to Yuhi Shinwa, Yuhi Shinwa was strolling in a flower shop with his lover.
Looking at the three squad members standing in front of him, Yuhi Shinwa's mouth twitched a few times.
These three brats!
They really had no sense of romance!
Didn't I make it clear enough that day?
"Alright! I understand!"
"Tomorrow! Tomorrow, I'll take you to get C-Rank and B-Rank Missions!"
"But today, all three of you, go back where you came from."
Yuhi Shinwa surrendered!
Uchiha Mikoto's cold gaze!
It seemed to have already expressed the Uchiha girl's attitude.
If Yuhi Shinwa continued to indulge in his love game, he would definitely not have a peaceful day today.
"Then, Yuhi-sensei, cherish this hard-won time of love."
At parting, Fujiwara Tetsuya bowed to Yuhi Shinwa and quickly chased after Uchiha Mikoto... to the Hokage Building.
"Is that so?"
"Alright, I understand."
Looking at the Thirteenth Squad in front of him, Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze lingered on Fujiwara Tetsuya for a moment, then he casually picked out a B- or C-Rank Mission from the many available and handed it to Yuhi Shinwa.
In his opinion, Fujiwara Tetsuya might have the aptitude to become a powerful Ninja.
However, it was still a bit early for him to take on B- and C-Rank Missions.
"Hi! I've caused you trouble, Hokage-sama."
Konoha Village, a certain training ground.
Yuhi Shinwa brought Uchiha Mikoto, Fujiwara Tetsuya, and Aburame Mokujin directly here.
"So, our mission this time is just a C-Rank Mission?"
After hearing Yuhi Shinwa's explanation.
Uchiha Mikoto shot a displeased glance at Fujiwara Tetsuya.
They had completed B-Rank Missions before.
This time, Hokage-sama specifically gave them a C-Rank Mission, the implication was as clear as day.
The brat was a hindrance.
"Uchiha Mikoto!"
"What kind of look is that?"
"What does a C-Rank Mission have to do with me!"
"That was assigned by Hokage-sama, are you expressing dissatisfaction with Hokage-sama?"
Fujiwara Tetsuya bristled again!
Ever since he met Uchiha Mikoto!
His male dignity had been trampled countless times!
"Cough!"
"Mikoto, Tetsuya is your and Mokujin's teammate after all! In the future, your gaze should be gentler!"
"Otherwise, like this, it will be very difficult for you to find a boyfriend later."
With a sigh, Yuhi Shinwa's hand unconsciously landed on Fujiwara Tetsuya's head.
Just like, some kind of armrest.
"Hmph!"
"I don't need such boring things as men!"
Although her words were still sharp, Uchiha Mikoto did not continue to trample on Fujiwara Tetsuya's ridiculous self-esteem.
"Alright! Now that everyone understands the mission's content, meet at the main gate in one hour!"
"The three of you! Especially Tetsuya!"
"This mission is fundamentally different from the D-Rank Missions you've experienced before!"
"Slaughter, bloodshed! Inevitable!"
"Before that, prepare yourselves mentally!"
"Yuhi-sensei! I understand."
"Then, see you in an hour."
Watching Yuhi Shinwa, Uchiha Mikoto, and Aburame Mokujin leave one after another, Fujiwara Tetsuya's eyes sharpened, and he used a Shunshin to leave the training ground.
"A C-Rank Mission?"
Inside the house, Tanaka Jiro seemed to breathe a sigh of relief upon learning the rank of Fujiwara Tetsuya's mission.
But his eyes still held an unconcealable worry.
"Uncle Jiro, don't worry!"
"This mission is personally led by Yuhi-sensei! And my teammates are all reliable guys!"
"Nothing unexpected will happen."
Secrecy!
It was the primary foundation of being a Ninja.
So, Tanaka Jiro didn't know what he was about to face.
Aimless speculation would only make Tanaka Jiro more worried.
"The name of the Yuhi Clan is trustworthy."
"Tetsuya! Keep it up!"
"Remember, there are many people waiting for you here."
"I know, Uncle Jiro!"
Feeling the broad hand on his shoulder.
Fujiwara Tetsuya's gaze gradually became incredibly profound.
Tanaka Jiro was right!
Here!
There were still many people!
Waiting for him!
He and the people of the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi Three Clans had long formed bonds.
It was bloodline!
It was kinship!
And even recognition!
...Eastern Land of Fire.
A small town named Sakura Falling Town was known for its year-round falling cherry blossoms and cherry blossom-covered ground.
The town was not large, with only four streets from north to south, and a population of about five to six hundred people.
In the past, during the cherry blossom season each year, many tourists from out of town would come to visit.
This was also one of the few opportunities for the residents of Sakura Falling Town to earn money.
However, in a place like the Ninja World.
Without strong power, even remote and peaceful places would be enveloped by war and bloodshed.
And Sakura Falling Town, in the past two months, had been frequently visited by a group of bandits who appeared from nowhere.
Money, food, women, children—anything these bandits fancied, none were spared.
"We've arrived!"
After traveling for a day and a night, Yuhi Shinwa, Fujiwara Tetsuya, and the other three finally entered Sakura Falling Town.
"Mikoto, Mokujin! You two go gather information about the bandits."
"And also figure out the terrain around Sakura Falling Town!"
"Tetsuya, you come with me, we'll go meet the client!"
"Learning to communicate effectively with clients is also a skill a Ninja must possess."
Sakura Falling Town was more desolate than the four had imagined.
Looking around, the withered faces of the passing town residents all carried emotions of unease and fear.
The surrounding shops were also tightly shut.
It seemed that only the old cherry blossom trees, standing between the comings and goings, bore witness to its past prosperity.
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