An hour later, at the Mission Office, in a staff break room marked No Entry.
"I see. Given your current status and reputation, this is indeed the most suitable approach. It can also provide us with effective cover. I think this plan is entirely feasible."
After listening to Chiba's explanation of the mission and his plans, a sharp glint flashed through Nara Shikaku's eyes as he looked at Chiba and spoke.
He had not expected the delegation to be nearly at Konoha already, nor that the preliminary negotiations for the Peace Alliance were about to begin.
And for it to happen at precisely this time... the Fourth Hokage's judgment was likely completely correct.
This mission was also very necessary.
And they had sought out Chiba right away. This mission was probably far more important than they had initially believed.
The number of people and the personnel could be chosen freely.
Other than requiring everyone to be at least Anbu level, there were no further restrictions.
Combined with the nature of this mission...
Damn, I was thinking of resting for a while, but after just one day off, an S-rank mission has come knocking! As he spoke, this helpless yet grave thought passed through his mind.
Over the past hour, Chiba had already informed Nara Shikaku of the mission, some of its details, and his plan. That was what had prompted Nara Shikaku's remark.
"Is that so? Then it's settled. We'll set the mission for seven tomorrow morning. Is that alright?"
As he spoke, Chiba glanced at the five files in his hand.
Fortunately, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio were accustomed to taking missions with all sorts of people. It really saved him a great deal of trouble.
The remaining five people had now been decided. All that was left was to notify