The entire Land of Rain was in chaos, and the Land of Rain's daimyo grew anxious. Under normal circumstances, a daimyo could not be moved, but these were hardly normal circumstances.
The Land of Rain had become such a hellhole that desperate criminals and Rogue Ninja fleeing their villages' pursuit had all gathered there. No one could guarantee what earth-shattering acts these people might commit if pushed too far.
In his desperation, the Land of Rain's daimyo could only contact his relative, the Land of Fire's daimyo, and seek the Land of Fire's protection.
But the Land of Rain's daimyo was unwilling to leave the Land of Rain.
Because leaving the Land of Rain meant living beneath others.
So seeking protection became his only way out.
For a mission like this, sending the Anbu was the most reasonable choice.
That was why the Third Hokage had sought out Jingyi, hoping the Anbu would take on the mission.
Jingyi rolled up the scroll and put it away. "Should we send people over directly?"
The Third Hokage shook his head. "I think it would be better if you went personally. Arrange the protection detail, and represent the village in meeting the Land of Rain's daimyo."
To meet another nation's daimyo, Konoha needed to send someone of sufficiently high status.
The Third Hokage could not casually leave the village. As for the Elder Council... there was no need to mention them. They were busy enough already. After considering everyone, the Third Hokage realized Jingyi was the most suitable candidate.
This was a standard mission deployment. There was no chance of it being a trap.
Jingyi considered it before agreeing. "Fine. Tomorrow, I'll lead three Anbu squads to the Land of Rain and leave them there to protect the Land of Rain's daimyo."
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