Winter was approaching, and the weather had turned slightly chilly.
Inuzuka Lang tightened his robe, carefully checked the ninja tools he carried, and, after confirming nothing was missing, waved behind him.
"Let's go, Bluetooth!"
"Woof!"
A huge dog covered in blue fur answered him. Hearing its master's call, it immediately wagged its tail and followed, affectionately rubbing against Inuzuka Lang's pant leg.
Inuzuka Lang patted its head and did his best to calm his uneasy nerves before setting off with the companion who had grown up alongside him since childhood toward their agreed meeting place.
This was his first time taking part in an S-rank mission, and likewise his first time participating in a so-called war.
Although this mission had been rated S-rank, it was not especially dangerous. Their task was to secretly circle around to the enemy's rear and harass, or even cut off, the enemy's supply routes.
Ordinarily, while logistics were important, particularly formidable fighters would not be assigned specifically to guard the rear. On top of that, their operation was flexible and focused mainly on harassment. If they encountered danger, they could choose to retreat on their own, so there was basically no threat to their lives.
If his father had not pulled countless strings behind the scenes, someone with Inuzuka Lang's strength and experience would never have been able to join this operation. After all, participating in an S-rank mission was an extremely impressive entry on a ninja's record, not to mention an S-rank mission with such a low risk factor. It was practically free money.
The only reason it had been rated S-rank was because their enemy was the Uchiha Clan!
When Inuzuka Lang arrived at the meeting point, quite a few people had already gathered there. Including him, there were ten people and one