In the blink of an eye, two days had passed.
The three-day break officially ended, and Qian finally received new orders.
Just as that Uchiha Elder had said, he really had been assigned to the force supporting the Mist Battlefield this time.
And it was not just him—Uchiha Shisui had received the same mission as well.
Looking at the mission certificate in his hand, Qian gave a cold snort and strode straight toward the mission assembly point.
Main Camp.
South side.
In a dense forest.
Dozens of Konoha shinobi sat or stood together.
Suddenly, a figure appeared silently in their midst.
Everyone was startled and immediately went on alert. Only after they made out the newcomer's appearance did they relax again.
Then some of them began talking in low voices.
"That's Uchiha Qian, right? He looks so young!"
"Young? He's one of the Konoha Twin Stars. I heard he's even stronger than an average jonin!"
"Ghost Sword Qian—who doesn't know him?"
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That was right. The newcomer was none other than Qian.
Ignoring the murmurs, Qian walked straight to an unoccupied corner, then formed seals with both hands and cast the "Mystical Palm Technique," beginning to strengthen his body.
Time was precious, and he did not want to waste even a single second.
And seeing his unapproachable demeanor, no one was blind enough to come over and disturb him.
Time slowly passed, and more and more people arrived.
At a certain moment, another figure appeared, drawing everyone's attention.
Qian's ears twitched slightly, and he heard the name Uchiha Shisui.
He immediately opened his eyes and looked over. Sure enough, he saw a figure a full head shorter than him appear in the field.
Who else could it be but Uchiha Shisui?
Just as Qian looked over, the other party