Leaf Village: I, Uchiha, Am Done Lying Flat! Part 45

Who could have imagined that a mere squad of freshly graduated cannon-fodder Genin could hold out for nearly three full days in territory guarded by Mist Village's main force? And today, they had even escaped from Suikazan Fuguki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, for more than half a day.

This was practically a myth!

However.

Everyone had seen Suikazan Fuguki flee just now. That was something no one could deny.

"Mm, I understand."

"You three should get some proper rest. Anbu will speak with you shortly."

"You don't need to worry about anything else."

"It's our turn to act."

Uchiha Shisui's tone was exceptionally gentle.

Yet his words carried an overwhelming dominance.

Immediately afterward.

More than a dozen large Leaf Village ships docked at the shore, and batches of Leaf Village ninja disembarked.

In less than two hours, they had constructed a Frontline Camp on the spot, even setting up all kinds of defensive formations.

It had to be said.

This batch of Leaf Village elites and the previous cannon-fodder army were practically two extremes.

Uchiha Jin and the other two were assigned to a tent.

About two hours later.

An Anbu squad appeared inside the tent and conducted a strict interrogation of the three of them.

This was normal.

After all, it had been nearly a week since the original Frontline Camp had collapsed.

No one could guarantee that they had not defected during that time.

However.

After the three of them produced nearly fifty Mist Village heads they had taken, along with a large number of Mist Village ninja forehead protectors, various Kunai bearing the Mist Village insignia, Ration pills, and Shuriken—

The Anbu squad chose to believe them.

Yes.

They had produced so much evidence. It was enough to prove just how brutal the past few days had been for them.

If they still didn't believe them, were they even human?

In fact.

If they hesitated for even a moment and word got out, every ninja in Leaf Village would explode in outrage.

They had endured such a brutal ordeal, made such great contributions, and were still being suspected. What ninja could guarantee that they would never end up in the same situation?

"Alright, I understand."

"We will take all of these Mist Village heads, forehead protectors, and other evidence for filing, further investigation, and verification."

"Once everything is confirmed, they will be converted directly into contribution points."

"The preliminary investigation is over. The report will be submitted to the village, and Lord Hokage will make the final decision within two days at the latest."

"You should rest well."

"Your squad will not receive any missions during this period."

"Just don't leave the Frontline Camp."

After saying that, the Anbu turned and left.

As for Uchiha Jin and the other two, they had no worries at all. They simply lay down and went to sleep.

Yes.

Their merits were real, and the village was in desperate need of manpower.

Even Pot Kage Danzo would not be able to pull any tricks at a time like this.

And the current Frontline Camp was different from the previous cannon-fodder camp.

Mist Village could not break in!

Since that was the case, they naturally needed to get some rest.

After all, their nerves had been stretched taut these past few days. Now that they had such a safe place, they naturally had to seize the chance to rest properly.

They slept like the dead.

By the time they woke again, it was already the following afternoon.

The three of them ate a simple meal, then returned to their tent and began chatting.

Yes.

Until the village finished its investigation, they did not need to participate in battle.

Since they had the time, they naturally had to relax properly.

And during this time, even Shisui had not come to see him.

That made him immediately realize that, until the investigation was over, they were effectively under house arrest.

It was only because their circumstances were special that they could not be imprisoned outright.

But even so.

Before the investigation was completely concluded, no one could approach them.

Otherwise, given Shisui's temperament, he would have come looking for him long ago.

Time slowly passed.

Two days later.

The previous Anbu squad leader returned to the three men's tent.

"After investigation."

"Your squad's merits have been confirmed and officially recorded."

"Also, by Hokage's Order."

"Kudo Shin is promoted to Elite Jonin and reassigned to another squad as its captain."

"Uchiha Jin and Nara Kazama are exceptionally promoted to Chunin!"

"As for your specific appointments, await deployment from the Frontline."

"..."

Drinking and Chatting, Nara's Determination

After announcing the orders, the Anbu left the tent directly.

Uchiha Jin and the other two finally breathed a complete sigh of relief.

Yes.

Even though they had known the outcome long ago, they still carried faint worries in their hearts until it was completely settled.

Now that the Hokage had issued the order, the matter was finally decided.

"Mm, this is a good thing!"

"Anyway, I don't think new appointments for the three of us will come through anytime soon."

"We met by fate, after all. Even if we go our separate ways later, we're not going home sober today!"

After saying that.

He took out a Storage Scroll and pulled out several jars of liquor, along with a large pile of snacks to go with the drinks.

Yes.

He had prepared these himself before coming to the Frontline.

Luckily, this was the Frontline Camp. Otherwise, he would have dared to set up a barbecue.

He was a normal person.

Though he had a few schemes in mind, they were only for the sake of keeping himself alive.

After all, in this chaotic and dark world, anyone without some intelligence and means would die sooner or later.

The world of Naruto was not like One Piece.