A Good Cover Point

"Additionally,"

Shinku paused, his gaze sweeping over the three of them. "There is another difficulty with this mission.

Sunagakure's current Kazekage is an extremely cautious man. His sensory abilities are exceptionally strong, especially when it comes to Chakra fluctuations.

While carrying out the mission, you must suppress your Chakra fluctuations as much as possible."

"Suppress our Chakra?"

Yuhi Kurenai frowned, a trace of confusion in her voice. "That puts major restrictions on our movements.

What should we do if we run into a fight?"

"Avoid direct conflict whenever possible."

Shinku's tone turned serious. "This mission is primarily about gathering intelligence. Avoid fighting if you can.

If it truly cannot be avoided, you must end the battle quickly. You must not drag things out."

Asuma nodded, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes. "Understood, Shinku-senpai.

We'll proceed as carefully as possible."

The atmosphere in the private room grew solemn. The fragrance of tea still lingered in the air, but it could no longer fully ease everyone's tension.

Aoba lowered his head and looked at the teacup in his hand. The tea inside rippled faintly, reflecting his calm face.

Yet his heart was far from as calm as he appeared.

This mission was clearly more complicated than any he had undertaken before.

Sunagakure's shinobi were known for their cunning and resilience, and the Kazekage's sensory abilities made him even harder to guard against.

One misstep, and they might find themselves in a situation beyond redemption.

"Alright, I've prepared a scroll containing the specific operation plan."

Shinku took a small parchment scroll from his robes and handed it to Asuma. "It contains a map of the supply stations, patrol schedules, and several details you need to pay attention to.

Study it carefully tonight. You'll set off first thing tomorrow morning."

Asuma accepted the