After all, with the current identity and status of Shōji.
It is indeed inconvenient to lower one's status and argue with "little guys" like Akahoshi and Fire Fly. Even if they are even a few years older than Shōji, Shinobi World is a matter of status and strength. The two of them are tied together, and they are not qualified to compare with Shōji.
Deidara opened his mouth, which saved Shōji some things.
The one above the head, Third Hoshikage, obviously knew the psychology of his two young subordinates, and could even understand the attitude of Shōji and his group. Although he did feel a little angry, after all, he was one of the Five Great Shinobi Villagess, and the name 'Uchiha Shōji' was well known to Third Hoshikage!
Uchiha Clan is the famous Chosen One, possessing the legendary Mangekyō Sharingan, who led Iwagakure Ninja to defeat Fourth Kazekage on the frontal battlefield half a year ago. For such a ruthless person, Third Hoshikage really can't raise his temper at all.
Although I feel a little happy that a mere B-Rank Mission can actually allow Iwagakure to dispatch such a strong person, I am also somewhat cautious. After all, it is really confusing for a strong person of Shōji's level to receive such a B-Rank Mission.
"It turns out to be Mr. Shōji. I have admired Mr. Shōji for a long time. The genius of the Uchiha Clan defeated Fourth Kazekage half a year ago. This mission of my village can attract Mr. Shōji. This is really my honor!"
Third Hoshikage didn't seem to care about the previous 'discourteous behavior' at all, and still said this with a gentle smile.
Akahoshi and Fire Fly, the two young people in the lower position, Star Ninja, heard the words spoken by their own master Hoshikage again with a deliberately accentuated tone.
It was as if they had just woken up from a dream, and their whole bodies were shaken. They raised their eyes slightly and glanced at Shōji in the opposite position with a hint of shock.
I didn't recognize it before, and what followed were more angry remarks about Shōji. Now that I was awakened by my own master Hoshikage, these two Star Ninja, who can already be regarded as the leaders of this generation among Hoshigakure, could not hide the shock deep in their hearts.
Ordinary people may not understand the prestige of Shōji, but how could they not know what the name 'Uchiha Shōji' represents?
This is the young generation Kage Level who has been most popular in recent years.
He led the clan to break away from the most powerful Konoha, and later led Iwagakure Ninja to defeat the Sunagakure Ninja army led by Fourth Kazekage. When they realized that the target they had just bombarded was such a ruthless character, the expressions of Fire Fly and Akahoshi became very ugly and cold.
However, the so-called pride deep in their hearts does not allow them to really bow their heads and admit their mistakes. In their view, Hoshigakure is comparable to the existence of Five Great Shinobi Villages. They just have a little less luck!
"Haha, your Excellency, the leader, has spoken seriously. It is just a name that is not worth mentioning. However, my subordinates were somewhat rude, Deidara. Why don't you apologize to your Excellency, the leader, and all the other Hoshigakure gentlemen!"
Shōji smiled slightly. He didn't care at all. It could even be said to be an obvious perfunctory gesture. Third Hoshikage in the opposite position couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth slightly, but he didn't talk about Iwagakure. The prestige of and Shōji is so intimidating. Just because they are in a position of asking for help at the moment, they will not allow Third Hoshikage to say any unnecessary nonsense.
"Yes, Shōji-san, I was rude just now. Please don't mind, your Excellency the leader, and all the other Hoshigakure gentlemen!"
Deidara was naturally able to understand the profound meaning of his captain's words. At that moment, he bowed slightly casually and apologized to the three Hoshigakure who were opposite him in a tone that did not mean to apologize at all.
"Haha, as a young man, there's nothing wrong with being a little active. Mr. Shōji, there's no need to be too harsh on him!"
Although I know that others are perfunctory to me, I still have to say something about the situation. In life, this is the most important survival skill. This Third Hoshikage has witnessed many ups and downs of Shinobi World, and he still has this kind of self-cultivation and tolerance.
"Well, thank you for your generosity, Chief. Let's get back to the topic. If possible, would you please tell us the real goal of this mission now? If possible, I hope that you, Chief, can tell us every detail as much as possible. In this way, it will be easier for us to judge and execute the mission accordingly."
"Well, Akahoshi, please explain it to Mr. Shōji."
Let's get to the point.
Third Hoshikage also said seriously immediately.
The expressions of Akahoshi and Fire Fly at the bottom also became solemn.
Because what happened this time involved their village's treasure—the 'star'! If this has anything to do with Kusagakure, Hoshigakure really needs to take it seriously. This is why their Ninja Village issued a mission and hired Iwagakure Ninja to assist.
"Yes, Master Hoshikage!"
After Akahoshi bowed slightly to his master Hoshikage, he took a deep breath, suppressed the anger deep in his heart, and turned to the four Shōji to introduce some of the information currently possessed by his ninja village.
"Things start from ten days ago, that day..."
Whether it is true or false, regardless of whether it is true or false, all the intelligence information currently possessed by Hoshigakure is indeed pointed at Kusagakure.
It can be said that except for the lack of conclusive evidence, everything is so consistent, but it is precisely this high degree of 'match' that aroused Shōji's suspicion, but his suspicion also has no reason at all.
On the surface, it seems that Shōji is quietly observing that Third Hoshikage. The probability is very low, it can even be said to be close to 0, but as long as it is not 100% certain, Shōji will not give up any possibility.
It is also due to some influences in the plot of Original Work that Shōji is very concerned about the young Star Ninja named Akahoshi in front of him. Different judgments will bring different consequences. Of course, from Shōji's point of view, he would prefer it to be an internal problem, because if that is the case, he will have the opportunity to openly contact the mysterious 'Star Stone'.
'But it still depends on the subsequent investigation. '
Shōji thought silently with a very relaxed mood.
After fully understanding the information given by Hoshigakure, under the arrangement of Third Hoshikage, Shōji and his party also went to the pre-arranged accommodation to rest. Today is after all near dusk.
If we really want to do something, we have to talk about it tomorrow.
What's more, the core content of this mission is actually guarding, which means staying in the area designated by Hoshigakure at a given time to provide force protection.
According to the requirements of this mission, Shōji and his party do not need to do any unnecessary actions. If nothing happens within the time limit specified by the mission, the mission is still considered completed.
However, Shōji firstly does not think this task will be so simple, and secondly, he will not make this task that simple!