Proctor Kakashi

Although Izushi is not a qualified Jonin, at least he doesn't show mercy to his enemies, especially since Kirigakure now has a deep grudge against the Yuki Clan.

"Sizzle..." All three Kirigakure were killed Chunin Izushi within the Genjutsu, their bodies pushed directly into the sea and disappeared.

There were two other ordinary Rogue Ninja on the ship, who were his subordinates whom he had painstakingly recruited. Shuichi didn't kill them, but he wouldn't do nothing either.

"I can't fully trust you yet, so I need to use some methods."

As he spoke, Shuichi took out a Scroll from his person, pricked his finger, added some spells with his blood, and then made several hand seals in succession, shouting, "Seal!"

Suddenly, visible chakra emerged from the Scroll, rising like a wisp of mist and entering the brains of Izushi and the other two, causing them to shudder as if bound by some unseen force.

Shuichi has been researching various Fuinjutsu and Curse Mark Technique for the past two years. It's not difficult for him to come up with some methods to control people. Orochimaru himself is a master in this field, so as his disciple, he can learn it quickly.

Izushi hesitated, but ultimately said nothing. Ninjas are a profession adept at deception, and such defensive measures are normal for strong individuals.

He was controlled by the Daimyo Purple Aurora. If he behaved himself, he would at least receive protection, which was much better than wandering alone and being hunted down by the Kirigakure.

"I've erased some of the memories of your two subordinates. Be careful in the future." Shuichi pulled something out and tossed it to Izushi. "This is Human Skin Mask that can completely change one's appearance. I'm giving you a few tasks now..."

Now that he had found a suitable candidate, he wanted to leave some intelligence networks in the Land of Water to monitor changes there at any time.

The orders Izushi received were mainly to draw maps of important areas in the Land of Water, find out the situation in Kirigakure, and then regularly summarize and transmit the information to Shuichi. The channels were already prepared, and it could be done through Lady Kyoka's caravan.

"Yes, I will definitely find a way and do my best to help you!"

Having learned from this experience, Izushi has likely grown somewhat, and Shuichi will probably come to the Land of Water again in the future, so having another guide is a good thing.

Back on the ship, Anko rushed over immediately, "Senior Brother, what happened over there? You let a few robbers escape..."

"This isn't the time of the Shinobi World War, and besides, killing is a last resort. You need to adjust your mindset." Shuichi's expression was somewhat serious. The growth of a young ninja is not only about strength, but also about mentality and willpower.

He didn't actually need to explain the issue of controlling the Izushi to Might Guy and Anko, but considering that he would be asking Lady Kyoka to pass on information later, he mentioned it briefly:

"There's been a change within Kirigakure. This guy is one of the defectors. I've tampered with his person, essentially planting a spy for the village. Sometimes, intelligence is more important than life itself."

The bandits' obstruction was easily dealt with by Shuichi, and the merchant ship quickly and smoothly entered the port, marking the successful completion of the mission.

Before leaving, he told Lady Kyoka about his contact information and the matter of the Izushi.

To put her at ease, he deliberately took off his hat and sunglasses. "Let me introduce myself again. My name is Takeda Shuichi. I'll trouble you, Sister Kyoka, to help me pass on messages in the future. If you need any reliable requests, you can come to Konoha and give them my name."

"So you're the Purple Aurora, renowned throughout the Shinobi World. Even I, an outsider, have heard of you. No wonder you're so powerful."

Kyoka marveled at her good fortune; normally, she couldn't hire such a skilled person for such a small amount of money. "Don't worry," she said, "It was just a matter of course."

"Thank you for your help, goodbye!"

After completing the mission, Shuichi distributed the reward to Anko and Might Guy. The situation in the Land of Water was unstable, so they had no intention of relaxing or taking a vacation.

The three of them disguised themselves casually, boarded a small boat, and quickly arrived in the Land of Whirlpools. After several days of travel, they returned to Konoha.

In the Hokage's Office, after submitting the mission report, Shuichi also discussed matters related to the trip.

"... That's about it for now. Anko and Might Guy have both improved quite a bit." He looked lazy, having been out for a while, he was starting to miss his big Villa.

"The Kirigakure is starting to fall into disarray. I've planted a spy here, and intelligence will be sent over periodically. If something serious happens, we'll be the first to know."

"Thank you for your hard work. It seems we'll need to send more people from the Land of Water." The Third Hokage exhaled a large puff of smoke, making the office air even more stale. "The Joint Chunin Exam are coming up soon, which is a good opportunity for Konoha to strengthen its position."

"For the Third Exam, which everyone is eagerly anticipating, I hope you will be the chief examiner. There is no one more suitable than you in the village at present."

Shuichi chuckled lightly, "You have quite the eye for talent. Indeed... it's hard to find another man like me who combines both ability and good looks, but I refuse."

The Third Hokage: "..."

Before he could react, Shuichi continued, "Precisely because the Daimyo and nobles from various countries are present, we need to take even more thorough precautions."

"If that Masked Man takes the opportunity to attack the village and cause significant damage, Konoha could be put in a very difficult position, so I must guard the outside."

"Secondly, my face is too striking. If the Sunagakure and others see it, it might bring back unpleasant memories. Let's not provoke them any further!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen fell silent after hearing this, seemingly agreeing with Shuichi's words. Only someone skilled in Space-Time Ninjutsu like himself could oversee the entire village. "So, who should this person be..."

"I recommend Kakashi," Shuichi immediately said. "He's the right choice in every respect. After my training, he's now capable of handling things on his own."

The Third Hokage thought this was acceptable; there was still plenty of time to prepare, and rearranging the Anbu's schedule would solve the problem. "Alright, he's away on a mission right now, we'll talk about it when he gets back."

Kakashi, whom the two mentioned, was unaware that he could take a short vacation upon returning. At this moment, he was lying in ambush on a battlefield outside the border of Konoha, with three teammates dressed Anbu behind him.

"They're here! There are seven enemies in total. Judging from their chakra levels, there are probably two Jonin!" a female Anbu's voice rang out.

"Prepare to take action. According to intelligence, very few people know about this route, and it's highly likely that it's a mercenary operation by an enemy force," Kakashi calmly analyzed.

As he spoke, he pulled back his Forehead Protector, his left Three-Tomoe Sharingan already poised for action. "A swift victory is crucial. There's a possibility they might have reinforcements. Once we've dealt with them, we must retreat immediately."

"Yes!"