After changing the Jinchuriki, Konoha was in no position to send one into battle. No village would put a newly appointed Jinchuriki on the front lines.
A Jinchuriki was a powerful weapon, but also a ticking bomb. One small mistake, and it could explode.
Then they would wound themselves before they ever injured the enemy.
Although the villages had agreed not to use the Tailed Beasts without authorization, once war broke out, who would care about that?
In short, Konoha had just lost an arm, giving the other villages plenty to celebrate.
Konoha occupied the most fertile land in the Ninja World, and the other villages had long been jealous and resentful. Now that the old tiger had lost a tooth, they were eager to take a bite.
Chapter 59: Carrying Out a Mission
"You have a mission?"
Hyuga Shin looked at Tsunade, who had summoned them, and asked in confusion.
"I took a regular C-rank mission to let you get a taste of blood. You're strong, but you've never been in a real fight. When you face a genuine battle to the death, you might not be able to bring out even half your strength," Tsunade said seriously.
By "a taste of blood," she meant killing. Ninjas fought their way through blood and fire; no ninja could claim never to have killed anyone.
"A taste of blood? That's fine by me." Hyuga Shin glanced at Mikoto and Kushina and nodded slightly.
Hyuga Shin didn't mind, but this was important for Mikoto and Kushina. They were both strong.
Kushina could hold her own against a Jonin, and Mikoto, at full strength, could even fight a Kage Level opponent.
But that was only in theory. As for combat experience and mental fortitude, they couldn't even compare to Chunin.
It would be