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I do not know how many days this mission will take to complete. I should use up all my remaining chances now so they do not go to waste.
Even the smallest gains are still useful.
Kifu did not really want to leave Konoha. He preferred the comfort of the Mortuary where he could live like a salted fish. It would be best if he never had to step onto the battlefield, even during the Third Great Shinobi War.
However, since this mission involved the bodies of Konoha Shinobi, he did not feel too much resistance.
He only hoped the mission would go as Sarutobi Hiruzen described and that no accidents would occur.
After collecting his `[Item Rewards]`, Kifu arrived at the Konoha gates. Kakashi and two other Shinobi had already been waiting for a long time.
"You are late," Kakashi said without expression.
"Haha, sorry about that. I accidentally got lost on the road of life," Kifu explained with a silly smile. He used one of Kakashi's famous future catchphrases.
"..."
Kakashi snorted coldly. He did not want to argue about it.
Kifu actually looked forward to seeing his expression change. When he saw Kakashi's eye twitch slightly, he shook his head inwardly.
No matter how much Kakashi tried to act cool, he was still just a child. He was a very talented child, but a child nonetheless.
"The mission is urgent. I will explain the details on the way."
After saying those words, Kakashi handed over their departure permits and dashed out first.
Kifu and the other two followed closely behind.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had already explained the general mission content. Most of their conversation on the road was focused on getting to know one another.
Aside from Kakashi, Kifu gained a basic understanding of the other two Shinobi.
The male was Ito Itsuki, a Chunin and a Perception-type Shinobi. He had completed five missions with Kakashi.
The female was Imai Kuriyama, a Genin and a Medical Ninja. She had completed three missions with Kakashi.
It seemed that those who teamed up with Kakashi either left because they could not stand his personality, or they died during a mission.
Because of the suicide of his father, Hatake Sakumo, also known as Konoha's White Fang, Kakashi had become obsessed with missions. In his eyes, the mission was everything. Any Shinobi who could not complete a mission was trash.
This was exactly why Danzo felt the current Kakashi was a perfect fit for Root. He believed he could help Kakashi release the darkness in his heart.
However, Sarutobi Hiruzen believed that Kakashi's heart was still full of light. He simply needed someone to open the window for him.
The sun set and the moon rose.
The team traveled at full speed and reached the eastern border of the Land of Fire.
"It will become more dangerous the closer we get to the border. Itsuki, I am leaving the sensing to you."
As the captain, Kakashi began to assign tasks.
"Understood."
"Kuriyama, if a battle starts, try to avoid direct combat. Look for opportunities to provide support."
"I understand."
After giving instructions to those two, Kakashi glanced at Kifu, who had a simple and honest expression. He pursed his lips. "You just do what you can. It would be best if you can pin down one enemy."
"You got it."
Kifu naturally had no objections.
"I will handle the front," Kakashi said, taking on the most difficult part himself.
With a wave of his hand, they left the Land of Fire.
The group gradually slowed down. They recovered their physical strength as they moved forward.
...
On the other side.
Four Hidden Mist Shinobi wearing dark uniforms suddenly appeared in a forest within the Land of Hot Springs.
"Those Konoha Shinobi can really run. They were heavily injured by Lord Akebino Jinin, yet they still managed to reach the shore."
"They are on the verge of death. They might even be dead already. We just need to retrieve the intelligence and complete the mission."
"This intelligence must be important. If Lord Suikazan Fuguki was not distracting the enemy, we would have been surrounded and killed by Konoha long ago."
The Hidden Mist Shinobi stood on the tree branches and joked with each other. They did not seem to feel much pressure from entering the Land of Hot Springs.
Although the Land of Hot Springs was a decent size, the strength of the Hidden Hot Springs Village was not very impressive in the Shinobi world.
"Shut up!"
A Hidden Mist Shinobi who was crouching on a tree and wiping a long blade stood up. The others immediately fell silent.
The polished blade reflected the cold moonlight.
Clang!
The long blade was returned to its sheath.
His eyes were cold as he spoke in a deep voice. "Find those Konoha Shinobi, take the intelligence, and leave!"
Given the current relationship between Konoha and the Hidden Mist, they would likely never return if they were caught.
If Suikazan Fuguki was not holding back the Konoha Shinobi, their operation would not have gone so smoothly.
"Finding them is not hard. I can smell the blood from far away."
"Hehe, Konoha is not as familiar with the scent of blood as we are."
...
"It is here!"
Four figures appeared at a secluded tree hole.
It was Kifu's team.
They looked at the tree hole with complicated expressions.
Outside the tree hole, a very subtle and special mark was carved. This was a mark given to Konoha Shinobi whenever they went on a mission. This mark was also part of the information they had received.