Tasks and Their Difficulty Can't Be Judged by the Same Standard! (Please Bookmark, Please Recommend)

Why was it spies again?

Nara Kaikei followed behind Tsunade, quickly scanning the mission information on the panel.

But another B-Rank Mission?

Yesterday's B-Rank Ninja Battle Mission was rated B-Rank because the enemy had been a jonin.

After reviewing the mission details, Nara Kaikei frowned slightly.

But for today's B-Rank Mission, Tsunade clearly said that the strongest of those low-level Iwagakure spies was only a chunin!

Was this an error by the [Lazy Ghost System]? Or... were battle missions and commission missions evaluated differently?

Nara Kaikei carefully considered the functions of the panel that he had uncovered so far.

According to the panel's power rankings, E-Rank is Ninja Academy students, D-Rank is genin, C-Rank is chunin, and B-Rank is jonin.

The difficulty of Ninja Battle Missions is also determined by the enemy's power level.

But the ninja commission missions issued by Konoha...

The mission knowledge taught at the Ninja Academy flashed through Nara Kaikei's mind.

In Konoha, ninja missions were divided into five ranks, from the lowest D-Rank to the highest S-Rank.

C-Rank and D-Rank missions generally did not involve combat.

B-Rank Missions explicitly indicated the presence of enemies, but those enemies were only chunin or below.

Only A-Rank and S-Rank Missions involved jonin, ninja forces, or even beings at the "Kage level."

That means there's a rank gap between the [Lazy Ghost System]'s battle missions and commission missions!

A glint flashed through Nara Kaikei's eyes, and his mood brightened somewhat.

For the same B-Rank Mission, battle missions require facing jonin head-on, while commission missions only require fighting chunin!

The key is... whether it's a battle mission or a commission mission, the reward is still a B-Rank Ninja Scroll!

Tasks and their difficulty could not be judged by the same standard.

Given the choice between two B-Rank Missions, Nara Kaikei would definitely choose the less difficult "commission mission."

But correspondingly, commission missions are more complicated, while battle missions are more direct and straightforward...

Just what I'd expect from you, [Lazy Ghost System]!

Nara Kaikei closed the panel. At that moment, another question surfaced in his mind.

Since Konoha can act as a client and issue commission missions, can other people—or rather, can I issue commission missions to myself?

Nara Kaikei planned to find time to test the [Lazy Ghost System]'s "mission commission function."

But first things first—he needed to stop Tsunade!

"Sister Tsunade."

Nara Kaikei omitted a word. He was not used to using repeated syllables when calling someone.

"I have a few questions I'd like to ask."

"Go ahead."

Tsunade slowed her pace, and the two walked side by side toward Konoha.

Nara Kaikei kept his eyes forward.

"First, if I remember correctly, the B-Rank Missions issued by the village are meant for chunin and jonin. I'm only a Genin Reserve, so I shouldn't be able to accept a mission of that rank, right?"

"That's right. So this B-Rank Mission was accepted under my name. You're only assisting me."

With her hands clasped behind her back, Tsunade spoke with a grin.

"Actually, what happened yesterday could have been rated as an A-Rank Mission. It's just that Konoha has no system for retroactively upgrading missions. At most, an A-Rank Mission record can be added to your mission history."

Nara Kaikei nodded, accepting Tsunade's explanation before continuing.

"Second question: why me?"

"What do you mean, 'why'?"

Tsunade raised an eyebrow, bent down, and poked Nara Kaikei's cheek with a finger.

"You were the one who took down that Iwagakure Jonin! Other than you, who else could handle this mission?"

Actually, there were plenty of people.

Konoha rarely had a backlog of missions. Large numbers of young, able-bodied ninja were waiting to earn money by taking missions!

Tsunade had merely seized the [Apprehend Spy] B-Rank Mission before anyone else had noticed it.

After all, when she reported the situation to the Old man last night, she had been the first to spot that mission scroll.

Though it was not just that mission she had found. There had also been another ninjutsu scroll...

Nara Kaikei silently shifted a small distance to the side, moving away from Tsunade's fingertips.

He was, after all, a Blonde Giant Tits Enthusiast.

He really had trouble dealing with Tsunade's intimate little gestures.

If they had truly been that familiar and close, Nara Kaikei guaranteed that he could spend an entire month telling Tsunade nonstop, unrestrained, non-repetitive dirty lines.

His mouth would move close, her lips would meet his, and they could talk mouth to mouth. The words would go straight into her heart, saving them the long way around.

But when all was said and done, even counting today, this was only their second meeting.

Nara Kaikei was not a lone wolf pursuing lofty solitude.

Alone in a foreign land, lonely, isolated, and cold, it was only natural to want to find someone to play with... emotionally.

But neither would Nara Kaikei get carried away with himself and speak rashly.

Tsunade withdrew her finger, straightened up, and curved her brows.

She simply loved shy, introverted little boys like this!

"I'll reluctantly accept that explanation."

Nara Kaikei took a deep breath.

"Third question. Have you decided how to deal with the enemy?"

"Can't we just leave that to you?"

Tsunade beamed.

"You took down a jonin by yourself! And the Nara Clan's secret techniques are especially underhanded... ah, I mean, they're best suited for stabbing people in the back... sneak attacks... binding... anyway, you get the idea."

The day after graduating from the Ninja Academy, you wanted me to take on chunin?

Nara Kaikei's mouth twitched.

But Tsunade's words did make some sense.

The Nara Clan's [Shadow Secret Technique] was indeed extremely difficult to guard against.

Combined with Nara Kaikei's [Lacquer Eye] technique, it perfectly eliminated the time-consuming process of forming hand seals.

Even jonin could fall victim to that combination if they let their guard down for even a moment.

Then chunin it was!

This would be a good opportunity to test my current level of strength.

"One last question—"

"Why do you have so many questions today? Fine, ask!"

"Today is the Ninja Academy's graduation class assignment. Although I don't need to join a class or team, I still need to report to the Beast Taming and Rehabilitation Class on time."

"No need."

"Hm?"

"You haven't been to the Medical Department yet, have you? The head of the Medical Department is none other than me!"

Tsunade slightly lifted her chin, raised a thumb, and pointed it back at herself.

"Get it? Little intern from the Medical Department~

"So now, follow your big-sister department head and go do a mission!"

Inside Konoha.

Based on the mission intelligence Tsunade had provided, the two quickly arrived near the district where the first Iwagakure Spy was located.

"My identity is too conspicuous. Acting together with you in the village would interfere with the mission."

Tsunade patted Nara Kaikei's shoulder with an air of mature authority.

"So I'll just—"

Nara Kaikei abruptly cut off Tsunade before she could slip away.

"Transformation Technique."

"Hm?"

"I mean, you can use the Transformation Technique to become about my age."

Nara Kaikei spoke very calmly.

"Two children traveling together won't draw any attention."

What a joke. This B-Rank Mission had been delivered right to him by a Big Fat Sheep!

Nara Kaikei did not expect to ride her coattails during the mission, but he definitely would not let the Big Fat Sheep slack off!

He had not even slacked off himself yet!

Tsunade stared fixedly at Nara Kaikei. Under his unyielding gaze, she finally admitted defeat.

"Ugh..."

Life was hard. The fat sheep sighed.

"Transformation Technique!"

A swirl of mist flashed past.

The wealthy and generous Blonde Big Sister immediately turned into a flat and stingy Blonde Loli.

Faced with such a flat little girl, Nara Kaikei instantly became calm as still water.

"Move out!"

Nara Kaikei gave Little Tsunade a tactical hand signal, indicating that she should follow him.

Little Tsunade curled her lips.

She wanted to fold her arms to show off her authority, but her "authority" had vanished along with the Transformation Technique.

And for some reason, after becoming smaller, Tsunade vaguely felt that Nara's attitude toward her had changed as well.

What a cold Nara! I really should have just slipped away!

Little Tsunade puffed out her cheeks. Under Nara Kaikei's pressuring gaze, she unwillingly moved her two short little legs.

A few minutes later.

Following the profile sketch they had obtained beforehand, Nara Kaikei and Little Tsunade successfully spotted the Iwagakure Spy in the district.

The two children pretended to be out shopping and having fun, quietly approaching the Iwagakure Spy's position.

At the instant their bodies passed one another, their shadows overlapped.

[Shadow Binding Technique]!

A streak of black passed through Nara Kaikei's eyes. He decisively activated his Shadow Secret Technique, firmly pinning the Iwagakure Spy in place.

The Iwagakure Spy, who had just been disguised as an ordinary civilian, belatedly realized that his movements had been severely restricted. Intense shock immediately flashed through his eyes.

Why can't I move?! Has my identity been discovered?

As an Iwagakure ninja assigned to espionage work, his mental fortitude was fairly solid.

He quickly discovered that only his movements had been restricted and that he had not been attacked.

Cause a commotion, then run!

The Iwagakure Spy instantly decided on a strategy and shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Help! Help! Konoha ninja are beating up civilians!"

The [Shadow Binding Technique] could restrict an enemy's movements, but it could not restrain their mouth.

Nara Kaikei had not expected the Iwagakure Spy to react so quickly after being restrained and start yelling.

He really is just a child. He doesn't have much mission experience...

Little Tsunade held her forehead and sighed.

Her figure flashed. Her palm brushed the back of the Iwagakure Spy's neck like a breeze, and concentrated Chakra transformed into a powerful neural current that struck his brain.

One second, the Iwagakure Spy had been roaring himself hoarse.

The next, his eyes rolled back, and he collapsed unconscious to the ground.

But the disturbance he caused still drew the attention of quite a few people.

Green vests, Black Hair, Red Eyes.

The Uchiha Police Force!