Joining Anbu, Heading to Kusagakure Village

For the next two days, Mo Chen focused on training with Yamato.

To deal with potential dangers from Kusagakure, he had to improve his strength as much as possible, otherwise, he'd be playing with his own life.

His talent, amplified by the fabricated future, had reached a monstrous level. During his training, he didn't hold back, and his progress speed was enough to shock Yamato.

Mo Chen succeeded in fusing Wood Style on his first try.

It only took him one morning to master Wood Style and strengthen its power, surpassing Yamato's current strength.

That same afternoon, Mo Chen learned all the Wood Style Ninjutsu that Yamato knew, including the Wood Golem Jutsu that Yamato couldn't use.

By the next day, the third day of training with Yamato, Mo Chen had completely emptied Yamato's entire stock.

He originally wanted Yamato to impart the knowledge stored in his mind as well, but the Third Hokage, observing through the Telepathic Technique, sent someone to summon Mo Chen, interrupting his training.

"Mo Chen, I heard from Yamato that your training has been going very smoothly. Yesterday, you perfectly fused Wood Style and learned many Ninjutsu, mastering them already," the Third Hokage said with a smile, sitting behind his desk, wearing his Kage hat and smoking his pipe.

Yamato, who had come with Mo Chen, stood behind him and couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Although Mo Chen's training progress was incredibly fast, and his strength now almost surpassed his own after just three days, his combat skills were also not weak. However, because his progress was too rapid, Yamato felt a lack of confidence and didn't dare to easily send Mo Chen out on missions. He had intended to let Mo Chen settle down for a while longer, but he hadn't expected the Third Hokage to be so impatient and summon Mo Chen so quickly.

"Reporting to you, Third Lord..." Mo Chen said respectfully, "Mastering them isn't quite accurate, but I have indeed fused Wood Style and learned some Ninjutsu. This is all thanks to Teacher Yamato."

Mo Chen's attitude pleased the Third Hokage. Furthermore, Yamato had only taught him for three days, yet Mo Chen already called him "teacher." This virtue of respecting one's teacher was something the Third Hokage valued.

"Excellent!" the Third Hokage nodded with satisfaction. "Actually, I've occasionally observed your training. You are truly remarkable. Even setting aside Wood Style, in terms of talent, temperament, and perseverance, you are outstanding."

"With conditions like yours, remaining isolated and only practicing on your own will make it difficult to become a true powerhouse. Therefore, I want you to join the Anbu and carry out a few missions to gain experience. What do you think?"

Naruto had already started carrying out missions under Kakashi's guidance. Given his personality, it wouldn't be long before he became impatient and wanted to take on higher-level missions, which would inevitably require him to leave the village. Although Kakashi, an elite Jonin with a Sharingan, was protecting him, and the Third Hokage trusted him, the problem was that Konoha's two elder advisors had significant objections. They had approached the Third Hokage several times, wanting to keep the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki confined to the village forever. However, the Third Hokage had his own considerations. By nurturing Mo Chen with all his might now, he was adding another layer of insurance for Naruto. If Mo Chen truly grew strong, this insurance would become unbreakable.

"I will obey whatever you command, Third Lord!" Mo Chen outwardly appeared to agree with everything the Third Hokage said. Joining the Anbu and carrying out missions was something he had achieved through his fabricated future, and the timing was perfect. The system was truly amazing; without any human interference, the plot was indeed unfolding according to the future videos.

"Very good. Then, starting now, you are a member of the Hokage's direct Anbu. You will be assigned to Yamato's third squad!" the Third Hokage said with a smile. Yamato was delighted by this arrangement, as Mo Chen becoming his subordinate meant he could still find time to continue teaching Mo Chen. However, before Yamato could ponder further, he heard the Third Hokage continue, "But there is an urgent mission to assign to you now, which will also serve as your induction assessment into the Anbu. So, after you successfully complete this mission, you will officially join."

"Yes! Third Lord!" Mo Chen had no objections whatsoever. The Third Hokage then began to explain the mission details.

In three months, Konoha would host a grand Chunin Exam. The venue would be Konoha, but it would be jointly organized by Konoha of the Land of Fire and all its allied nations' ninja villages. Due to the large number of participants and the mixed crowd, the preliminary preparations alone would require significant manpower and resources. Putting aside other matters, the invitation letters for the allied ninja villages would be sent out by ninja squads within the next few days. Mo Chen's responsibility would be for the direction of the Land of Grass. He wasn't being sent to deliver them; other squads would be doing that. Mo Chen's mission was to follow that squad to Kusagakure and secretly investigate the intelligence of the candidates Kusagakure would dispatch to participate in the Chunin Exams.

After explaining the mission, the Third Hokage elaborated, "Generally, such missions require experienced intelligence ninjas. It would be difficult for a rookie like you, who has never carried out a mission, to handle it. However, with the overt squad acting as a cover, and Kusagakure's recent defensive forces being somewhat depleted, with your current strength, you should be able to accomplish it as long as you proceed cautiously."

Yamato said anxiously, "But regardless, Mo Chen has only just graduated from the Ninja Academy. He has never left the village before, and he hasn't been taught how to gather intelligence..." While they had learned some related knowledge at the Ninja Academy, it was only superficial, with no concrete operational plans.

The Third Hokage waved his hand, "Therefore, I will entrust you, Yamato, to teach him the relevant techniques. You have one evening, and Mo Chen will depart tomorrow morning. With Mo Chen's talent, I believe he will master it quickly." Although Yamato was still somewhat worried, he couldn't say anything more upon hearing this.

Thus, the matter was settled. Before leaving, the Third Hokage handed Mo Chen a document containing information about the squad that would be delivering the invitation letters to Kusagakure. To Mo Chen's surprise, this squad was none other than Tenten's third squad.

At the same time, Tenten seemed to have just received the mission notification and brought it up in the Chat Group.

[Tenten: I was hoping to find an individual mission outside the village, but I just received notification that our squad will be undertaking a mission. Coincidentally, the destination is Kusagakure, and we depart tomorrow morning.]

[Ino Yamanaka: What a coincidence! But if you're acting with the squad, will you still have time to see Karin?]

[Hinata Hyuga: Go, Tenten-senpai!]

[Tenten: This mission is relatively simple, so we should have plenty of time. I'll think of a way to avoid my squad's attention then. I just don't know if I can help Mo Chen and Karin.]

[Karin Uzumaki: Please ensure your own safety first. I don't want you to get into danger for my sake.]

[Tenten: Don't worry, Karin. I won't do anything reckless. Besides, if something really happens, with my status as a Konoha ninja and an elite Jonin leading teacher by my side, Grass Village won't dare to trouble me.]

[Tenten: Most importantly, Mo Chen is the most special. You can always trust him!]

[Ino Yamanaka: Remember to live stream it then!]