Cooperating Again

After the order was delivered, the Anbu didn't say much and left in a Body Flicker Technique. Shiro didn't ask any further questions about the mission.

For ninjas, carrying out missions is a normal thing. In this year, Shiro and his team were assigned several missions by the Third Hokage.

However, orders were usually communicated directly to Nakamura, who would then relay them. It was not common for orders to be delivered directly by Anbu like this.

But Shiro didn't ask any more questions; he'd find out once he went there.

After the Anbu left, Shiro did not go there immediately. Instead, he went home to change his clothes and put on his Forehead Protector.

I don't know what others think, but Shiro just isn't used to wearing Forehead Protector. He has no choice but to wear it when he's on a mission, but otherwise Shiro just does it according to his own preference.

Before leaving, Shiro checked the Genin to make sure nothing was missing before heading to the Hokage's office.

At the same time, Nakamura, Taichi, and Shikaki also received orders from the Anbu. However, because their training times were slightly different from Shiro's, they arrived a little earlier than Shiro.

"Lord Hokage, Emiya Shiro is here to report for duty."

At that moment, Shiro's voice rang out from outside the Hokage's office.

"Shiro's here, come in."

"Lord Hokage"

"Hmm, wait a moment, there's still one team that hasn't arrived." After saying that, the Third Hokage began to look down at the scroll in his hand.

After Shiro responded, he winked at Nakamura and asked, "Captain, what's the mission this time?"

"I don't know, I was also notified at the last minute. Don't worry, you'll find out soon."

'All right.'

After the exchange, Shiro put it aside for the time being and started organizing the information on the Noble Phantasm. Shiro usually spent his free time looking at the information on these Noble Phantasm.

After all, he wasn't Star of Omniscience and Omnipotence; he could only rely on himself to memorize these things gradually, and at the same time, find some that were easy to use to deepen his memory.

Of course, you should also make a note of anything that's inconvenient to handle, so it's easy to trigger later.

However, not long after Shiro began tidying up, his thoughts were interrupted by a sound coming from outside the door.

"Lord Hokage, Team Heiichi is reporting for duty."

Huh? Heiichi? Isn't that Mizuki and Minamoto no Raiko's team? What a coincidence! Shiro looked over curiously.

Come in.

Sure enough, as the Third Hokage finished speaking, their team pushed open the door and entered.

Shiro? They also looked at Shiro in surprise, but because of the Third Hokage, they did not speak.

"Alright, everyone's here. Now I'll tell you about your mission. As you can see, this mission will be carried out by both teams together."

"The mission will be led by Nakamura Squad, with Heiichi and your team providing support. This mission is quite important; it's a request from the Land of Demons, and they've also extended requests to the Five Great Nations. So, you need to perform well this time."

Upon hearing this, Shiro understood why he had brought Mizuki and the others along. To put it bluntly, it was to show off, because although Shiro was about the same age as them, Shiro had graduated much earlier.

Furthermore, Shiro had participated in the Chunin Ninja Exams, so he is no longer considered a rookie. On the other hand, Mizuki and the others are at the right age and graduation time.

Most importantly, their strength is also decent. After a year of training, they have grown into mature ninjas, and their strength has improved significantly.

However, what truly concerned Shiro wasn't that, but rather what the Third Hokage had mentioned: the Land of Demons...

Sure enough, the next Third Hokage revealed the details of the mission, confirming Shiro's guess.

"The Land of Demons has commissioned us to deal with a monster, but we currently have no information about it, and its exact strength is unknown."

"However, the fact that the Land of Demons can simultaneously seek help from the Five Great Nations clearly indicates that they are not weak; we must be careful."

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

"Hmm, any other questions?" The Third Hokage took a drag of his cigarette before speaking slowly.

Nakamura thought for a moment, then looked at Shikaki before replying, "Lord Hokage, that's all."

"Neither do we."

Heiichi had no objection to Nakamura and his team leading the mission, since although the two were roughly equal in strength, the difference in the quality of their team members was quite significant.

"Yes, this is the mission scroll. It contains some details about this mission. Please take a close look."

"Yes, Lord Hokage." Nakamura stepped forward, took the scroll, and then led them out of the Hokage Office Building.

After they came out, Nakamura casually handed the scroll to Shikaki, saying, "Let's go, let's go to the third training ground first, and Shikaki can study the known information and introduce himself."

Introducing yourself is quite necessary, since you'll be working together soon. Understanding each other's strengths will make teamwork easier.

Therefore, no one had any objections, and they all walked towards the third training ground.

A moment later, Nakamura ignored Shikaki, who was studying intelligence nearby, and spoke first, "His name is Nara Shikaki, and I don't need to tell you what he's good at."

"My name is Nakamura, and I am skilled in Wind Release and Earth Release." Because he had only recently mastered Lightning Release and was far from being proficient, Nakamura did not mention it.

"Uchiha Taichi is skilled in Genjutsu and Lightning Release Nintaijutsu."

"Emiya Shiro is skilled in swordsmanship and Ninjutsu, and is an Archer."

"Huh? Archer?" The four members of Heiichi's squad looked over in surprise, because what he said had absolutely nothing to do with Archer. Shiro simply shrugged and said nothing.

Seeing that Shiro didn't want to talk, they didn't bother to ask and then introduced themselves.

"Minamoto no Raikō was skilled in swordsmanship and Lightning Release."

"Uchiha Mitsuki is skilled in Fire Release and Lightning Release."

"Takeda is skilled in Taijutsu, Water Release techniques, and Lightning Release."

"Mitokado Heiichi is skilled in swordsmanship and Lightning Release."

After they finished speaking, they noticed that Shiro and Taichi looked at them strangely, and Hikari couldn't help but ask, "Brother Shiro, is there a problem?"

"Oh, it's nothing, it's just that you all seem to know Lightning Release, it's kind of... synchronized."

"Hehe, there's nothing I can do about it, it's determined by talent."

"Brother Shiro? You know him?" Taichi interrupted their conversation and asked in surprise.

Taichi noticed that Shiro seemed to run into people he knew quite often during missions.

"Yeah, Hikari, Shiro- ge? When did you two become so close?" Mizuki, who was standing next to Hikari, also put her arm around him and asked with a teasing look.

"It's not what you think. My mom and Hikari's mom are good friends. What are you two thinking all Tenten!" Seeing their expressions, Shiro said irritably.

"Yes, don't talk nonsense. Besides, don't you know me, Mizuki? Don't misunderstand!" Following Shiro, Hikari also hurriedly explained to Mizuki, obviously afraid that Mizuki would misunderstand and affect him and her brother.

Just as Taichi was about to continue teasing, Shikaki had already put away the scroll. "Stop for a moment, everyone. Let's talk about the mission first."

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