I agree.
Hagoromo Yi responded calmly.
Kakashi was taken aback; he hadn't expected Hagoromo to answer so readily.
"However, I must go with you."
Hagoromo ignored the gazes from inside the tent and went straight to the next sentence.
Upon hearing this, Asuma and Kakashi immediately exclaimed, "No way!"
Kakashi wore a serious expression, not because he didn't believe in Hagoromo's strength, but because he couldn't do that.
Anyone with a discerning eye among the Jonin knew Hiruzen Sarutobi's plan; he couldn't possibly allow Hagoromo to penetrate deep into the enemy's camp.
"You're the deputy commander, there's no reason for you to risk your life." Asuma exhaled a deep puff of smoke.
This explains why he didn't allow Hagoromo to participate, from another perspective.
"Nonsense, as long as Kakashi is still around, everything will be fine."
Hagoromo rolled her eyes, speechless.
Inside the large tent, even the two border officials noticed something amiss.
It's normal for Asuma to object, but it's very unusual that even Kakashi refused.
Unless--
"Kakashi, don't overthink it."
Hagoromo waved her hand and said, "Remember Stone Shinobi? We have to hurry, or I'm afraid something bad will happen."
Hearing what Hagoromo said, Kakashi also fell silent.
"Furthermore, even without this reason, we can't delay any longer. The snow will not only worry the Sand Shinobi Village, but also us."
"Although we have no shortage of supplies, fighting in the freezing cold is still a challenge for us."
Hagoromo Yi looked at everyone in the tent and spoke slowly, even Asuma had spoken out in opposition, fell silent.
The attack on the Sand Shinobi Village's supply depot must be a success.
If not, it would undoubtedly be like stirring up trouble.
If you want it again later, it won't be a matter of sending out a small team.
"Report!"
Just as everyone in the tent was considering their options, a Chunin burst in, shouting in a panicked manner:
"The Sand Shinobi forces are making unusual movements and are starting to advance towards the border!"
Kakashi's face darkened; the prediction had actually come true.
"Hagoromo, Asuma, you two lead the team and make sure the mission is accomplished!"
Kakashi gave instructions to Hagoromo and Asuma.
"Yes!"
"Everyone, to your positions!"
Hagoromo and Asuma stepped out of the tent, the wind and snow had intensified.
No wonder the Sand Shinobi couldn't sit still, Hagoromo thought to himself as he looked at the scene of snow falling all around.
"Hey kid, this kind of mission isn't something you can just do casually."
Asuma, standing to the side, said unhappily, as he wanted to pull her aside to prevent Hagoromo from going.
After all, the best outcome in this situation is to send out someone with superior strength.
However, at this stage, Hagoromo is that person.
"Come on, I don't want my old man to have to bury his child when he's old."
After finishing her Hagoromo, Yu Yi continued, "What are your plans for the personnel?"
Asuma paused for a moment, then slowly said, "Ideally, they should be Special Jōnin with reconnaissance abilities, and there shouldn't be too many of them."
"You and me, plus two more people, that's enough."
This is the best solution Asuma could think of; if it succeeds, everyone will be happy.
Even if they fail, it won't be a major loss for Konoha.
Do you really think the loss of dozens of Chunin and Genin in the Sand Shinobi is nothing to you?
"I do have two candidates in mind," Hagoromo said, referring to the Yutoshi from the last mission and Muta.
There was no other way; one knew Medical Ninjutsu, and the other was an expert in reconnaissance.
I'm so used to using it; it directly solves most of the problems.
Asuma realized which two Hagoromo was referring to, and nodded, saying, "Alright, let's get started."
"Okay."
After Hagoromo, Yu Yi left first.
Asuma watched the departing figure, inhaling the cigarette more quickly.
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Call--
In a valley, four figures draped in white cloaks ran swiftly past.
Hagoromo took the lead, followed by Asuma, the Yutoshi, and Muta, all in silence.
Their mission this time was not easy.
The Sand Shinobi's supplies were originally located in the rear, but now the Sand Shinobi army has already begun its advance.
Hagoromo and the others could not be careless and prepared to bypass the Sand Shinobi's Detection range by following the border of the Land of Rivers.
After all, once discovered, there's absolutely no way to take any further action.
"Lord Hagoromo, there's a movement of Chakra about a kilometer ahead!"
While running, Muta suddenly spoke up, saying that as a member of the Aburame Clan, the maximum range of his insects was two kilometers.
Along the way, they had already helped Hagoromo and the others avoid several waves of Sand Shinobi scouts.
With a light step, Hagoromo arrived directly in the hidden cave above the valley.
Asuma and the others arrived one after another, and the Yutoshi immediately began setting up in the cave upon entering.
Before long, a transparent barrier completely covered the entrance to the cave, and then blended into the surrounding mountain walls.
"That's fine."
The Yutoshi clapped his hands, and even Asuma couldn't help but marvel at what he saw.
"That move of yours is definitely not simple."
While there are other ways to achieve this kind of concealment, none are as easy as it is for Yutoshi.
The Yutoshi waved his hand and said, "Asuma, don't say that. This also requires some knowledge of Sealing Jutsu."
The Yutoshi and Asuma were old acquaintances, after all, Asuma were the same age and classmates at the Ninja Academy.
Hearing the Yutoshi say that, Asuma nodded.
Sealing Jutsu aren't particularly difficult, but it's impossible for every team to have someone with that talent.
Moreover, to achieve this, one must have a solid foundation.
This directly eliminates the possibility of extending the program to the entire village of Konoha.
"Muta, how are you?"
Hagoromo, standing to the side, spoke to Muta.
"They haven't gone far; on the contrary, they've gotten even closer," Muta said with a solemn expression.
Upon hearing this, Asuma immediately stood up and went to the cave entrance to stand guard.
The Yutoshi then unsealed a huge scroll and arrived on the other side of Asuma.
Hagoromo frowned, then formed a hand seal and slammed it down onto the ground.
A formless Netherworld Formless Realm perception, unfolded directly.
They've already covered such a long distance, and they've been avoiding the scouts' positions along the way.
However, people still headed towards their location, which meant that there were sensory ninjas in the group.
Moreover, the range of perception is not low.
"Muta, first disconnect from the Kikaichū."
As Hagoromo pondered, another possibility came to mind, and she spoke up.
Muta was taken aback upon hearing this, but then he realized what was happening.
I'm being watched!
This put Muta, a member of the Aburame Clan, in a very awkward position, since his clan was the real experts in this area.
Unexpectedly, I ran into a snag today.
Inside the cave, the group remained on high alert.
One kilometer is just a short distance for a ninja, even in heavy snow.