After returning to Konoha, Mu Yue gave his disciples a day off as usual, then went to the Hokage's Office to report on the mission.
Normally, a B-rank Mission like this did not require a separate report to Hiruzen Sarutobi, but the unexpected incident they had encountered this time was far from ordinary.
Knock, knock!
Mu Yue knocked on the wooden door of the Hokage's Office.
"Come in."
Hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice, Mu Yue immediately pushed the door open. "Lord Third Hokage, ninjas from another Ninja Village may have disguised themselves as Konoha ninjas and attacked Sunagakure ninjas."
"Explain everything in detail, Mu Yue." Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression turned serious.
Three of the Five Great Ninja Villages had now declared war on Konoha. Hiruzen Sarutobi did not want Sunagakure, the last village that had not declared war on Konoha, to do the same.
"This is what happened. I accepted an escort mission in the Land of Rain. On the way, we were surrounded by a Sunagakure squad led by Pakura. Under the pretext of investigating us, they launched an attack." Mu Yue began recounting how they had encountered Pakura.
"Pakura." Hiruzen Sarutobi showed a thoughtful expression.
Pakura was not an unknown figure in the ninja world. Hiruzen Sarutobi had heard something of her name; she was a formidable Kekkei Genkai ninja.
"You did not kill any of those Sunagakure ninjas, did you, Mu Yue?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked after some thought.
In terms of reputation, Pakura was a renowned powerhouse in the ninja world, while Mu Yue was only somewhat known within Konoha. But in terms of strength, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not believe Pakura could surpass Mu Yue.
Mu Yue had mastered all five Chakra Nature Transformations, possessed Ice Release as a Kekkei Genkai, had learned the Flying Thunder God Technique, knew