Mechanism for Classifying Mission Ranks

When Qingcheng arrived at the hospital, he saw a huge crowd of people, all forming long lines and cheering for the Uchiha Clan. Some villagers were even shouting towards the seventh floor of the hospital, "Go, Madam Meiling! Go, Uchiha Clan!"

Looking at the enormous scale, Qingcheng was also very uneasy. He said with a serious expression, "With such a large number of villagers gathered together, if someone were to launch a sneak attack, Konoha would be wiped out. The Fifth Hokage has returned, and none of you went to greet him. I thought the village was going to rebel."

Immediately afterward, Qingcheng said with a serious expression, "That was my wife giving birth. You're making it sound like your wives are giving birth. Are you trying to take over the role? Also, with so many people gathered together, what if a stampede happens? Wouldn't the village have to pay compensation? Isn't this draining Konoha's economy?"

Just then, the villagers outside the hospital saw the return of Qingcheng and shouted, "Look everyone, the Fifth Hokage is back! Konoha will definitely defeat Hidden Mist Village!"

At this shout, all the villagers turned their heads and looked directly at the Fifth Hokage. They then began to cry out, "Fifth Hokage, why are you back? We didn't know! Did you destroy Hidden Mist Village?"

Looking at the cheering villagers, some of whom were incredibly enthusiastic, Qingcheng laughed heartily, then said with a serious expression, "That's right, we defeated Hidden Mist Village! Everyone, go home! Tonight, I'll have the Police Force issue announcements throughout the village and publish Konoha News reports."

Upon hearing the Fifth Hokage's words, the villagers shouted at the top of their lungs, "Long live the Fifth Hokage! Long live Konoha! We defeated Hidden Mist Village! Konoha is the strongest ninja village! It's all thanks to the Hokage!"

Some villagers were dancing and gesturing, releasing their joy. At this moment, they all felt incredibly honored that Konoha had produced such a powerful Hokage and had agreed to wage war against foreign powers, directly washing away the shame of paying reparations in the past.

Qingcheng looked at the almost frenzied villagers, waved his hand again, and said with a serious face, "Stop making a fuss, everyone disperse. If you keep pushing like this, those children will be crushed."

Among these people were many children; some were crying from being jostled, and some had their faces distorted.

When Qingcheng finished speaking, the villagers stopped what they were doing. Seeing that some children had been squeezed and cried, some of the villagers looked embarrassed and said, "Sorry, we were just having too much fun."

Just then, another voice rang out from the crowd. A burly woman shouted, "You bastards! You have no morals at all! Look how you've squeezed my Sakura! Her forehead is almost deformed!"

Qingcheng also keenly realized that the voice was coming from Sakura's Mother, who was standing next to two large, fat men with Sakura's Mother Sakura. These two men, in their excitement, had been gesturing wildly and had accidentally bumped into Sakura, almost flattening her broad forehead. Sakura, her eyes brimming with tears, sat on the ground, sobbing loudly.

These two fat men were members of the Akimichi Clan; a mere jostle from them would result in War Stomp. Sakura, after being subjected to such attacks, had her once broad forehead somewhat flattened."

Qingcheng immediately ordered the Police Force to disperse the villagers, then went to Sakura and her Sakura's Mother, looking at Sakura who was still crying.

Qingcheng smiled again and said, "Your name is Sakura, right? I've heard your story. You're an excellent student at the Ninja Academy. And your long bangs! Are they to cover your broad forehead?"

Sakura looked at Qingcheng, who was so close, and saw his sunny smile. Sakura was completely mesmerized.

Looking at Qingcheng's smiling face, then at the stunned Sakura, Sakura's Mother's face darkened again. She angrily scolded, "Those two bastards! They've made my Sakura stupid! She's my only daughter! Sakura, say something! Don't scare your mother!"

Immediately, Sakura's Mother looked at Qingcheng anxiously and said, "Fifth Hokage, my Sakura was hit on the head and is now somewhat delirious. Can you help me save her?"

Seeing Sakura's Mother, Qingcheng waved his hand and said seriously, "Don't worry, Mrs. Haruno Sho. Sakura is the only bloodline left by Uncle Haruno Sho. I will definitely help you save her. You must be a single mother, which is not easy for you!"

Upon hearing this, Sakura's Mother looked extremely embarrassed and ashamed, saying, "Hokage -sama, I was wrong before. Sakura's father didn't die. It was all Hiruzen Sarutobi for launching the Konoha Crush Plan. Our family was so poor that we couldn't even afford to eat, so I lied to you and said I was a single mother."

Upon hearing this, Qingcheng smiled slightly and said understandingly, "I know your family's situation very well. Consider that money as a donation to your family. Please don't feel too much pressure."

Sakura's mother is Qingcheng's number one Uchiha Clan fan. Sakura's Mother's always the first to arrive at any Uchiha Clan event. Qingcheng also greatly admires this "atmosphere-creating leader," as Sakura's Mother put in a lot of effort when promoting the Uchiha Clan back in the day.

Qingcheng took out another million Ryo and handed them directly to Sakura's Mother. He then said with a serious expression, "After we get back, buy some nutritional supplements for Sakura. Look how hungry she is; she's just a little bamboo stick now. Let me treat her!"

Sakura's Mother looked at the money the Fifth Hokage handed her, and said in shock, "Thank you, Hokage- sama, but this is one million Ryo! Isn't that too much?"

Qingcheng shoved the item directly into Sakura's mother's hand and said with a serious expression, "This is just a low-level S-rank Mission. Any mission Konoha Jonin takes yields similar rewards."

Konoha's mission system has been changed. In addition to the existing S-rank Missions, there's now a Double S-rank Mission. Standard Jonin can complete S-rank Missions, and upon completion, they can learn an A-rank Ninjutsu.

Double S-rank Missions are only Elite Jonin and Quasi-Kage Level ninjas. Raising the mission rank is simply a way to rip off the employers.

For example, on the road, if you encounter bandits and mountain brigands, it used to be C-rank Mission, so the commission was only 100,000 Ryo. But now it's B-rank Mission, and you have to spend 200,000 to 500,000 Ryo to hire Konoha ninja.

This kind of mission rank upgrade is just another opportunity to worsen the already dire situation for the wealthy in the Land of Fire, as well as those in other countries.

Of course, some people don't hire Konoha Ninjas, and then they'll encounter Konoha Bandits. The Police Forces could be mobilized at any time to wipe them out, which wouldn't just be adding insult to injury, but a complete extermination of their entire families.