"What a busy day."
He sighed, picking up the mission report from his desk and reading it again.
This Explosive Tag crisis was a clue discovered by Han Guang of Team 9 during a D-rank mission.
After Minato Namikaze painstakingly unraveled the details, with the assistance of Hyuga Hiashi's Byakugan, the entire village was able to conduct a thorough search.
"It seems I misunderstood that kid."
"Someone like that should be the village's future hope~~"
With that thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to observe for a while longer.
If the current timeline could connect to the future, the future Hiruzen Sarutobi would definitely jump out and slap the current him hard!
Observe what, for crying out loud!
Chapter 22: War Begins, Are You Here to Escape the Heat Too?
The sweet dreams of early morning are always so alluring.
Opening his eyes, Han Guang looked helpless.
"Hey, hurry up and get up, we have to take on a mission."
Obito shook Han Guang violently, nearly knocking him off the bed.
Kakashi stood by the bedside, also waiting.
Rin seemed to be holding a lunchbox?
Forced awake, Han Guang didn't even have time to wash his face before Team 9 dragged him off to accept a mission.
"You guys are too enthusiastic, aren't you?"
On the way, Han Guang expressed his dissatisfaction.
"Obito, didn't you say yesterday that my brain was infected by mung beans?"
"I misspoke, it was my brain that was infected. No, my brain fell into mung bean soup." Obito confessed deeply.
"Kakashi, didn't you say this kind of mission wasn't worth doing?"
"If you're taking the mission, I can still do it," Kakashi said seriously.
"Rin is still the most obedient, always on the side of justice."
"Huh? I always think you're right." Rin was overjoyed and shoved the lunchbox into Han Guang's hand.
This time, Han Guang accepted a "[Clean the Bathhouse]" mission.
Originally, Team 9 was eager to try, but when they saw the mission details, as expected, Obito exploded again.
The bathhouse their team had to clean was Happy Hot Springs.
"Han Guang, you've gone too far, this is clearly asking us to help you with your chores!"
"This is indeed going too far."
Obito and Kakashi felt tricked.
This wasn't a D-rank mission at all; it was clearly using the mission system to get Team 9 to do Han Guang's personal errands.
"What you're saying isn't quite right. The mission was posted by Senior Kushina, it has nothing to do with Han Guang," Rin offered a different opinion.
"Rin, that bathhouse belongs to Han Guang. Senior Kushina is just working for him," Obito saw through Han Guang's trick at a glance.
Han Guang knew that once this mission was accepted, Team 9 would definitely cause trouble again.
They urged him to take the mission, and then they were unhappy with it.
Being the captain is really a pain in the ass.
Lagging at the end of the team, he checked his status panel.
Name: Han Guang Age: Strength: 114 (112+2) [Kage Level] Constitution: 144 (72*2) [Kage Level] Agility: 92 (90+2) [Jonin Level] Spirit: 80 [Intermediate Immunity] Chakra Amount: 430 Skills: None Ninjutsu: None Overall Strength Evaluation: Trainee Genin
"Constitution doubled today."
Closing the panel, Han Guang was in a great mood.
"Constitution is the most cost-effective attribute among the four core stats. Doubling this attribute will also proportionally increase the other attributes."
Happy Hot Springs.
Upon arriving at the entrance, Team 9 received a warm welcome.
Of course, that welcome was being led by Kushina to a dust-covered bathhouse to clean it.
Under Obito's envious gaze, Han Guang left with Kushina, leaving the other three staring at each other.
At the reception desk.
Han Guang shoveled down his bento box while listening to Senior Kushina's introduction.
"I plan to hire a few people. This bathhouse is too big for me to manage alone."
"Whatever you say, Senior!"
"Alright, then I'll call my good bestie too."
Kushina decided to rope Mikoto in.
Whoosh!
Just then, Minato Namikaze appeared with the Body Flicker Technique.
Rarely, his expression was grave.
"Something's happened!"
"Huh?"
Seeing his teacher's expression, Han Guang's heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that war is coming?
"The village just received word that the Sand Ninja border troops have launched a surprise attack on the Land of Rivers!"
"What?" Kushina exclaimed.
"Land of Rivers?" Han Guang murmured the name.
The Land of Rivers, situated between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind, was the first territory Sand Ninja would need to push through to attack Konoha. Similarly, if Konoha were to attack the Sand Ninja, they would also need to advance through the Land of Rivers.
This was a signal. The surprise attack on the Land of Rivers meant war was imminent.
Couldn't this war wait another month? Why now? Han Guang panicked inwardly.
Once war broke out, the village would implement wartime rules.
At that time, all ninja teams would be directly deployed by the Hokage.
"I'm going to be the pillar of this village in the future. If I were to fall on the battlefield now, the village would suffer the greatest loss."
Han Guang considered it from the village's perspective and felt he should play it safe.
After all, his death was a small matter, but the village losing an ultimate powerhouse would be the greatest loss.
"Han Guang, Kushina and I are heading to the Hokage's office. You need to be ready to go to the battlefield at any time!"
Minato Namikaze reminded him and left hastily with Kushina.
"Understood, Teacher!"
Han Guang responded.
After their figures disappeared, Han Guang scurried home.
Go to the battlefield? What a joke!
The back mountain.
Holding a shovel and with a backpack on his back, Han Guang stopped in the shade.
"Dense woods, a stream not far away... this is truly an excellent hiding place..."
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