The First A-Rank Mission

Although Tazuna was somewhat dissatisfied, he had commissioned a C-rank mission, and it was already fortunate that Konoha had dispatched a jounin like Kakashi to lead the team.

Even though Naruto and the others were a bit unreliable, having Kakashi present made it relatively safe.

After Kakashi and his team departed, the Third Hokage looked troubled, complaining, "Kakashi will have to put in a lot of effort to teach Naruto well."

"Do you want to go out on a mission as well?"

The Third Hokage asked Yeyu.

Yeyu looked up, thought for a moment, and said, "That would be fine."

"Wait for an opportunity; there aren't any particularly difficult missions lately," the Third Hokage said.

Yeyu smiled. "Why must you look for high-difficulty missions?"

The Third Hokage explained, "You need to accumulate a certain mission record; higher difficulty missions are beneficial for you."

The Third Hokage intended for Yeyu to accumulate more high-difficulty missions, preferably S-rank ones.

In this way, even if the total number of missions Yeyu performed was low, he would still be able to command respect.

The Third Hokage truly wanted Yeyu to take over the position of Hokage before the age of twenty.

He could not afford to wait for a slow accumulation of missions.

Given Yeyu's strength, there were basically no ninja in the ninja world who could pose a threat to him.

He felt at ease sending him out to perform high-difficulty missions.

Yeyu did not say anything further and nodded.

However, there were not that many S-rank missions, especially during these times of peace.

A-rank missions were already scarce, and S-rank missions were even rarer.

Naturally, the Third Hokage could not let Yeyu perform missions below B-rank, as that would be a complete waste of time.

It had been over a month since Yeyu graduated from the Ninja Academy, and he had not performed a single mission.

During this time, his work had consisted of helping the Third Hokage organize documents, making him seem more like a clerk than a ninja.

However, most of the documents Yeyu organized involved the secrets of Konoha.

Yet, in Yeyu's mind, they were no different from ordinary documents.

About a week passed.

There were still no missions with a rank of A or higher.

Yeyu had not gone out on any missions either.

But today, an A-rank mission appeared.

It was an escort mission.

Furthermore, Yeyu recognized the person who had come to Konoha to commission the mission.

He hadn't known him originally, but after he stated his name, Yeyu remembered.

His name was Asama Sandayu.

The moment he mentioned his name, Yeyu realized this was a mission related to the Land of Snow.

But wasn't the mission to the Land of Snow supposed to be carried out by Team 7?

However, Team 7 had not returned yet.

In the Hokage Office, Asama Sandayu earnestly said to the Third Hokage, "Third Hokage, Miss Fujikaze is going to the Land of Snow to film a movie this time. Her safety is of the utmost importance, so I ask that your village dispatch several jounin to follow and protect her."

"We will not skimp on the payment in the slightest."

The Third Hokage looked at Asama Sandayu, feeling somewhat troubled. "Several jounin?"

"Mr. Asama, I am very sorry, but the number of jounin in our Konoha is limited; we likely cannot provide several jounin."

"At present, the village can dispatch at most one jounin."

Many jounin in Konoha were indeed occupied with other matters.

Several jounin would be enough to carry out an S-rank mission.

Even if there were several jounin available, an A-rank escort mission was not enough to warrant Konoha dispatching multiple jounin.

Asama Sandayu hesitated.

Seeming to have made a decision, he said, "We are willing to raise the mission rank to S-rank and pay the corresponding reward."

The Third Hokage waved his hand. "Mr. Asama, this is not a matter of money."

"We truly can only provide one jounin at this time."

Asama Sandayu did not seem very pleased.

But there was no other way now; there was no time left.

Thus, he could only nod. "Then please make the arrangements, Third Hokage. Please be sure to arrange a powerful jounin; our Miss Fujikaze cannot be in any danger."

The Third Hokage smiled and said, "Rest assured, Miss Fujikaze is a big star in the Land of Fire, so we naturally take her safety very seriously."

Fujikaze Yukie, also known as Kazahana Koyuki, had made a name for herself in the Land of Fire and was quite a famous star.

She was even well-known within Konoha.

The Hokage naturally understood the importance of this escort mission.

The Hokage quickly contacted the jonin assigned to carry out this mission.

Before long, the jonin contacted by the Hokage walked in.

"Lord Hokage, did you summon me?"

The person who entered was Mitarashi Anko.

A student of Orochimaru and a special jonin.

This was also Yeyu's first time seeing Mitarashi Anko.

Seeing that a female ninja had entered, Asama Sandayu breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, it was more convenient to have a female ninja protect Kazahana Koyuki.

He just wasn't sure about her strength.

The Hokage said to Anko, "Anko, there is an A-rank escort mission that I intend for you to execute."

Anko did not hesitate and agreed immediately.

An A-rank mission held no difficulty for her.

The Hokage introduced her, "This is the client for this mission, Mr. Asama Sandayu, who is also the manager for Ms. Fujikaze Yukie."

"Your mission this time is to escort Ms. Fujikaze Yukie to the Land of Snow to film a movie."

"I believe you are aware of who Ms. Fujikaze Yukie is; you must ensure her safety at all costs."

Mitarashi Anko frowned slightly.

"Protecting a star?"

She was somewhat reluctant.

Protecting a star was much more troublesome than protecting an ordinary person.

The Hokage asked, "Is there a problem?"

Anko thought for a moment and said, "Protecting a star doesn't really involve much danger, it's just too much of a hassle."

Although Asama Sandayu, standing to the side, really wanted to say it wasn't that troublesome, he couldn't bring himself to speak once he thought of Kazahana Koyuki's personality.

It was indeed quite troublesome.

The Hokage nodded, "I will assign an assistant to you this time; you will take him along on the mission to gain experience."

Anko was a bit puzzled, "Who?"

"I'm not a sensei."

Yeyu, who had been sitting on the sidelines watching, had a feeling that the person the Hokage was talking about was himself.

Just as he was frowning, the Hokage looked toward Yeyu.

Yeyu thought to himself, As expected, but how did this mission end up falling on me?

Doesn't that mean Team 7 won't have a chance to carry out this mission?

Anko followed the Hokage's gaze and looked toward Yeyu.

Asama Sandayu also looked toward Yeyu.

He hadn't noticed it before, but Yeyu was so young—not just young, but a mere child.

This kid can't be over 14, right?

Asama Sandayu wondered skeptically.

Seeing Yeyu, Anko was also curious, "The Hokage is talking about him?"

Anko had heard about Yeyu.

After all, she was a special jonin, and Yeyu's affairs were no secret within Konoha's circle of jonin.

It was just that none of them knew what was so special about Yeyu that the Hokage would promote him directly to Chunin and even make him a Hokage assistant.

Yeyu had only just graduated.

He was given such a high position right off the bat.

Even the Hokage's own son didn't receive such treatment.

Asuma was still living in the dorms.

Yet Yeyu was already living in a luxury apartment.