"Aoba, you're here."
Shikamaru Nara nodded when he saw Aoba.
"How are your injuries?"
Sakura asked with concern.
"I'm fine now."
Aoba shook his head.
Just then, Tsunade walked in and said, "Everyone's here.
"I called you here because I have an important mission for you."
"Lady Hokage, what is the mission?"
Shikamaru Nara asked.
"We've uncovered some clues about the Dark Organization."
Tsunade said, "According to the Torture and Interrogation Department's interrogation, that captive finally talked. He revealed one of the Dark Organization's bases, located deep in the mountains on Konoha's outskirts.
"Your mission is to infiltrate that base and gather intelligence on the Dark Organization. If the opportunity arises, destroy the base."
"No problem."
Shikamaru Nara nodded. "When do we leave?"
"Right now."
Tsunade said, "The base is well hidden and heavily guarded. You must be careful.
"Here is a map of the base. Take it."
Tsunade handed Shikamaru Nara a map. He took it and examined it closely.
"Understood."
Aoba said.
"Good. Go."
Tsunade nodded.
The three immediately left the Hokage Office and headed for the deep mountains on Konoha's outskirts.
Along the way, Shikamaru Nara took out the map and said to Aoba and Sakura, "According to the map, the Dark Organization's base is halfway up this mountain. There are many traps and guards around it, so we must infiltrate carefully."
"I'll handle scouting and disarming the traps."
Aoba said.
"I'll handle medical support and assist with attacks."
Sakura said.
"I'll devise the tactics and take command."
Shikamaru Nara said. "All right, our roles are clear. Let's go."
The three cautiously entered the mountains. Aoba walked at the front. His sensory abilities were powerful enough to easily detect the traps and guards around them.
"There are two guards ahead, and a tripwire trap."
Aoba said softly.