Kiba Inuzuka, You Don't Want Akamaru

"Are they only receiving a C-rank mission?"

Upon hearing the mission rank, Kiba Inuzuka immediately frowned:

"Since it's protecting citizens and repairing a bridge, there will definitely be a conflict with Gato.

The fact that they can dispatch Chunin to set up defenses means Gato has at least a group of ninjas around him, and possibly even Jonin.

In this case, the mission Kakashi's team is facing is at least an A-rank mission.

Facing this situation, Kakashi's team wouldn't immediately withdraw from the mission, would they?"

"Kiba, don't be confined by the mission's framework..."

Kurenai Yuhi slowly said:

"Since I received word that Kakashi's team is still on the mission, it means they are continuing to execute it even after knowing the situation.

They already have the psychological preparedness to confront Gato!

And with our intelligence, I believe the village has also updated its intel on Kakashi's team.

Therefore, this mission has now become a joint mission for our two teams!"

"I see, I didn't consider that enough..."

Kiba Inuzuka said with realization:

"Then let's set off as soon as possible to rendezvous with Kakashi's team."

"Setting off as soon as possible is correct, but there's no need to rush to rendezvous with Kakashi's team..."

Kazeka rubbed his chin:

"While our strength will increase after we meet up, it will also raise Gato's vigilance, and if things go poorly, it might even cause him to escape prematurely.

Throughout history, it's always been 'a thousand days to be a thief, but not a thousand days to guard against one.'

If Gato escapes beforehand, it won't matter much to us, but the people of the Land of Waves could very well face Gato's retaliation!

Therefore, our best option is to cooperate with Kakashi's team covertly!"

"I think you're deliberately letting Gato get careless..."

Kiba Inuzuka glanced at Kazeka:

"And then, while he's not paying attention, you'll carry out some evil plan!"

"Of course!"

Kazeka admitted without hesitation:

"Not to mention anything else, the rogue ninjas he's gathered are a large batch of excellent experimental subjects.

Those guys have no professional integrity; what if they run away later?

Those guys are all my spoils of war!"

Looking at Kazeka's excited expression, Kiba Inuzuka couldn't help but shiver, but as Kazeka said, acting covertly was the most stable method.

He looked towards Kurenai Yuhi and saw that she nodded in agreement:

"Kazeka is right. In that case, we'll act covertly. Without further ado, let's depart now!"

In the Land of Waves, at the center of the island, within the most luxurious wooden villa.

A man wearing sunglasses, a suit, short and round in stature, with a small mustache, looking like a typical unscrupulous businessman, was sitting in the main seat.

He was Gato, the nominal president of a multinational shipping company, but in reality, a mafia boss!

Looking at the two ninjas beside him, Gato issued a cold mission:

"Zabuza has already departed to find Tazuna and those ninjas. Yajima, gather your men and come with me to find them later.

If Zabuza loses, you will step in promptly. If Zabuza wins, you will take the opportunity to ambush and eliminate him!"

"President, is this okay?"

The ninja named Shima was a man covered in scars, looking fierce.

But facing the long-renowned Zabuza, he was still somewhat apprehensive:

"That guy is not easy to deal with!"

"Not easy to deal with? I don't think so!"

Gato scoffed dismissively:

"The Seven Ninja Swordsmen, the Kubikiribōchō, it's all just empty fame!

Before, he bragged endlessly in front of me, putting on such a big show, and in the end, he was defeated by the opponent in just one encounter.

Going again this time, he might get beaten up by the opponent again.

Even if he wins by chance, he might be seriously injured, making him easy to deal with!

This fool, does he really think my money is that easy to take?"

Gato let out a soft snort, his words dripping with utter faithlessness:

"Zabuza and Haku, those two have always spoken disrespectfully to me, only wanting my money.

But even with money, they need to be alive to spend it!"

He narrowed his eyes slightly, a suppressed, venomous rage burning within them:

"Later, don't kill them too easily. Leave them alive, I want to torture them bit by bit.

They pride themselves on ninja honor, don't they? They always act like such high-and-mighty experts?

I'll trample their pride into the dirt.

That bastard Haku, he dared to hit me before. This time, I'll make him lick my shoe soles himself.

If he refuses, I'll skin Zabuza alive in front of him. Once I've tortured them enough, I'll throw them into the sea to feed the sharks!"

After finishing his speech, Gato let out a long breath, seemingly lost in a beautiful fantasy.

After a while, he stood up from his chair and beckoned to Shima:

"Alright, go gather the men. Leave four to guard my study, send everyone else out.

I'm a cautious person. I'll make sure Zabuza doesn't even have a chance to retaliate!"

"He's an idiot, but he's certainly not lacking in caution..."

Watching the swarm of rogue ninja mobilized under Gato's command, Kazeka couldn't help but click his tongue:

"He's truly a cowardly fool. But that's good, it saves us from alerting them when we move in. Kiba..."

Kazeka looked at Kiba Inuzuka beside him:

"How are you prepared?

There are only four ninja left, and judging by their demeanor, they're clearly greedy and lustful, just like Gato.

Our chances of success this time are very high!"

"I don't understand..."

Listening to Kazeka's words and looking at the four greasy rogue ninja guarding Gato's study, Kiba's face clearly showed resistance:

"We have so many other methods. Even if we just brute-forced it, we could handle those four who are obviously just genin. Why do we have to use Sexy Jutsu!

Kazeka, I feel like you're deliberately messing with me!"

"You idiot, time is of the essence! I don't have the mood for that!

Besides, other methods would take too long, and if we're not careful, Gato, who has already left, might become suspicious.

Right now, Sexy Jutsu is the most foolproof plan..."

Kazeka glared fiercely at Kiba Inuzuka. As Kiba lowered his head, Kazeka breathed a sigh of relief at having managed to fool him:

"And this guy looks like a coward anyway. If something goes wrong, they definitely won't dare to make a fuss.

That's much better than us rashly triggering an alarm left by Gato!"

"Really, is there truly no other way?"

Kiba Inuzuka still wanted to struggle at the last moment, but Kazeka, who wanted to watch the show, gave him no chance:

"Kurenai-sensei entrusted the squad's command to me, so I have to take it seriously. Hinata's personality isn't suitable for this right now, so it's just you.

Besides, you don't want me to turn Akamaru into a pure-hearted female dog to seduce them, do you?"

Kiba Inuzuka: "..."