After everyone had arrived, Hatake Sakumo began assigning the corresponding tasks. The teams assigned to S-rank missions were exceptionally elite.
"Our mission is to infiltrate Kumogakure and locate a piece of intelligence. Next, we'll discuss the route..."
Yuu stood quietly beside him, learning how to carry out such an intense mission. Seeing that Yuu was studying attentively, Hatake Sakumo did not deliberately exclude him. Instead, he intentionally lingered over several key points, pointing at a rocky forest as he said:
"Kumogakure's terrain is mostly mountainous. We need to pass through here, and this is also the most dangerous area. The two of you will be responsible for drawing the enemy's attention, while Uchiha Yuu waits at the outermost perimeter."
One order after another was issued. With the situation on site still unknown, Hatake Sakumo could only make judgments based on his experience, analyzing every possibility flawlessly. Even if they encountered danger, no one would die as long as they retreated in time.
After checking their supplies of medicine, they left Konoha together under the cover of night.
Meanwhile, the Third Hokage in the Hokage's Office had already heard that they had departed. Looking at the old friends beside him, he said with some concern:
"Hatake Sakumo's mission will likely fail this time. We need to make preparations in advance. I only hope they don't notice anything unusual, or it will have a major impact on the village."
This had been a trap jointly arranged by several of them, meant to undermine Hatake Sakumo's prestige. Otherwise, even if he had stated that he did not wish to compete for the position of the next Hokage, people's hearts were unpredictable. The Third Hokage did not dare gamble on such an illusory promise.
"Leave this matter to me. I'll handle it well."
Danzo,