Mission!

Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

During these past two weeks, the ninja world has been relatively peaceful. The major ninja villages are still in negotiations. Although no conclusion has been reached yet, this is a war of attrition...

During this period, the major ninja villages have also been very restrained, not starting large-scale wars again. However, the borders cannot be considered peaceful, and there are still some minor skirmishes...

There haven't been any major incidents in the village, and the Anbu hasn't had any missions. Other than occasionally checking in and collecting his Anbu mask, Yei has had a period of leisure...

He either stayed at home to train or went to train with Hyuga Yue, familiarizing himself with some of the skills and ninjutsu he possessed.

It's worth mentioning that Yei hasn't been without gains in these past two weeks.

He has also put some of his own ideas into practice. Although the results might not be so obvious that he can instantly become the strongest in the ninja world, he has still improved...

His lightning-attribute talent is enhanced by [Electromagnetic Control], making his training in Lightning Release faster than anyone else's.

His use of Chidori has also become more proficient. Although he cannot completely eliminate the electric buzzing sound of Chidori's resonance yet, he has reduced the sound, making it more stealthy, reminiscent of the Third Raikage's Hell Stab...

The Chidori Sharp Spear, derived from Chidori, has become more skillful, and other Chidori-derived ninjutsu are also under development...

More importantly, the technique he developed based on the Third Raikage's Lightning Release Chakra Mode has also made some progress!!

Peace is something everyone likes. Yei really enjoys this current atmosphere of peace, being able to stay by his family's side and by Hyuga Yue's side.

However, peace is only relative. While the village is relatively peaceful, small-scale battles are still breaking out all over the ninja world...

Just today, he received a communication from the Anbu, asking him to go to the Hokage's Office in the Hokage Building.

Yei watched the Anbu leave, then flashed back to the courtyard of Hyuga Yue's house. He looked at Hyuga Yue apologetically and said, "I have a mission, I can't stay with you."

"Although you've become a Special Jonin and an Anbu member, and your strength is great, you still need to be careful. I, as a Medical Ninja, can't help you much..." Hyuga Yue was silent for a moment after hearing this. She moved closer to Yei, tidied his clothes, and didn't say much more, just gave a few simple instructions. Her face didn't show too much worry.

But Yei knew that this was Hyuga Yue deliberately not showing her worry so that he wouldn't see it.

Yei smiled, took Hyuga Yue's hand, and said with certainty, "Don't worry, I'll be careful."

"Okay." Hyuga Yue just nodded. "Then go. Don't keep Lord Hokage waiting too long."

"I'm leaving then." Yei released Hyuga Yue's hand and disappeared from the spot in a flash.

After Yei left, a hint of worry appeared in Hyuga Yue's eyes.

Her talent was average, and she was currently just a Medical Genin. She rarely had to go to the front lines, only helping out at the Konoha Hospital in the rear. The risk factor wasn't very high.

However, she knew that Yei, as a Special Jonin, was different. The higher a ninja's rank, the more dangerous the missions they had to undertake.

Ninja missions always carried risks. Her father had died on a mission...

Therefore, worry was inevitable, even though she knew Yei was very strong!

However, this is a ninja's responsibility. No ninja can escape it. She could only pray for Yei's safe return...

Yei left Hyuga Yue's home and returned to his own. After changing his clothes and putting on his Anbu mask, Yei headed to the Hokage Building.

He knocked on the door. After a response from inside, Yei pushed the door open and entered.

Several people were already waiting inside the Hokage Building. Yei was the last to arrive.

"Lord Hokage." Yei respectfully saluted the Fourth Hokage, then looked at the few people standing in front of the Fourth Hokage, ready to go.

Although wearing an Anbu mask, Yei still recognized the identities of the others.

Shisui Uchiha, Asuma, and Kakashi. With him, it was a standard four-person team.

The others nodded at him when they saw Yei.

After seeing the four greet each other, the Fourth Hokage cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention.

He got straight to the point: "We've received news from the border that unidentified ninjas have attacked us. Several squads have already lost contact, and even border outposts have been destroyed..."

"Currently, all the major ninja villages are in negotiations. Any disturbance must be treated with caution. If we're not careful, war could reignite... This is something we in Konoha do not wish to see!"

"These people are likely ninjas who want to destabilize the situation again. Hatred has blinded their eyes. They don't want the war to stop and are causing destruction everywhere."

"The war has ended, and all ninja villages do not wish for it to continue. They cannot afford it. Therefore, this mission is extremely important. This is your first mission as Anbu... it's an S-rank mission!"

"During the mission, if you encounter ninjas from other villages, try to avoid conflict as much as possible. Of course, when necessary, do not let down the prestige of our Konoha!"

The Fourth Hokage briefly explained the mission and then looked at the four solemnly, "You are all excellent ninjas of Konoha. I believe you can judge for yourselves. This mission is of utmost importance and cannot afford any mistakes. I hope you understand this!"

"S-rank mission..." The four present paled. They knew what an S-rank mission meant and realized the gravity of the situation!

No one wanted to see war break out again!

The Fourth Hokage said slowly, "Kakashi will lead this time. You should synchronize a bit, and then... act! I look forward to your successful completion of the mission!"

"Yes!" The four saluted the Fourth Hokage and vanished in a flash, leaving immediately.

They had all prepared everything before coming to the Hokage Building. After receiving the mission, they did not delay and left the village, heading in one direction.

They moved through the forest.

Asuma walked, frowning, "The border between Kirigakure and Konoha... Kirigakure is the Village of the Bloody Mist, where rogue ninjas often appear. Could the troublemakers this time be rogue ninjas from Kirigakure? Do they want to start another war and get revenge on Kirigakure?"

If there was one village with the most rogue ninjas in the ninja world, it was undoubtedly Kirigakure.

Since the Third Mizukage's reign, they had implemented cruel policies. Their methods for selecting ninjas were extremely radical, with genin selections decided through combat.

Their methods were extremely aggressive and brutal, so ninjas from Kirigakure were known for their bloody and cruel tactics. When encountering Kirigakure ninjas on the battlefield, many ninjas from other villages would instinctively feel a chill.

Furthermore, Kirigakure's punishment for ninjas who fail missions is extremely severe!

They might even strip a ninja of their status and execute them in such extreme ways!

Because of this policy, many Kirigakure ninjas who failed missions dared not return.

Returning meant losing status at best, and their lives at worst. Faced with such outcomes, those ninjas who failed missions ultimately chose to defect from the village, becoming rogue ninja!

Not to mention anything else, in the original story, even the most famous Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist became rogue ninja...

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