An Exceptional Tactical Report

Konoha.

The gate.

Goenji, Aburame Fuzei, and a small squad arrived before the gate. After registering with the guards, they quickly went their separate ways.

"Second time." Goenji looked at the familiar gates, then turned to the bustling streets, where crowds of people cried out their wares.

Badly wounded, they had returned to Konoha again.

The battlefield no longer had any need for the wounded, so they came back, swiftly returning to Konoha before Kirigakure set its sights on him again.

Aburame Fuzei looked into his eyes curiously. "What do you mean, second time?"

"It's my second time returning to Konoha from the battlefield. Ordinary people aren't as amazing as I am, hahaha..." Goenji laughed heartily.

That was indeed true.

On a normal battlefield, a ninja who could expect to fight on different fronts, achieve different results, and still return alive in the end was truly fortunate.

No matter how one looked at it.

Watching him laugh, Aburame Fuzei smiled knowingly as well. "Keep it up. You'll become even stronger, just like Lord Minato. Don't you admire him? You bring him up all the time."

"I'm just using him as my goal. I want to be like him, dominating the battlefield and still retreating unscathed, instead of ending up like us—some dead, some wounded." Aburame Fuzei's smile scattered much of the darkness in Goenji's heart.

As for Minato Namikaze, he was Goenji's little goal.

To dominate the battlefield without defeat.

Aburame Fuzei rolled her eyes at him. "We agreed that we'd return Ze's belongings to his family, and place Ryoma's belongings at the cemetery so we can bring them flowers in the future."

"Alright, alright. I still need to report the mission. Honestly, Lord Hokage should come see me himself. I'm injured, you know." Goenji complained.

Although Konoha had its own communication system, none of the necessary reports could be skipped: the mission's circumstances, what they encountered, intelligence they discovered, their injuries, how long recovery would take, and so on.

They were given practically no time to rest.

After all, it was wartime.

Aburame Fuzei said, "In your dreams. Lord Hokage is probably so preoccupied with the war that he's developed panda eyes. How could he have time to come find you personally?"

"Alright, let's go."

Hokage's office.

A crystal ball lit up.

Hiruzen Sarutobi watched their lips move. "Honestly, with my abilities, how could I possibly get panda eyes? You really underestimate this Hokage. As for the report, wait until you come in person. You still have the energy to make jokes, after all."

He had not expected that checking on ninja returning wounded would let him witness the two of them complaining. Fortunately, he was the Professor of Ninjutsu and understood a little lip-reading.

Then he looked around the office at the countless intelligence reports and matters awaiting his attention. His head ached a little, but the Hokage's responsibilities left him no choice but to get to work.

If Danzo's heart were like mine, it wouldn't be impossible to give him the Hokage's position. Then I could wander around everywhere. Unfortunately, Danzo's intentions aren't right.

Soon. Once this war was over, it would be about time to step down. Orochimaru had nearly accumulated enough achievements as well.

Uchiha Clan Grounds.

"Yo, Granny Natsume, selling fruit again? How's business been lately?" As he passed by his home, he saw the old woman again, waving a feather duster to chase away flies.

Natsume smiled when she saw him and picked up an apple from her stall. "Shisui... You're back so soon. Here, Granny will treat you to an apple..."

"Granny, I'm Goenji. Don't tell me you have dementia?" Goenji knew she did not mean it, but he still teased her.

Being around the old woman made him feel incredibly relaxed.

It was like working endlessly day after day, then finally getting a foot massage to unwind. One word: bliss.

Natsume's wrinkled face froze, and a hint of shrewdness suddenly flashed in her eyes. "Of course I know you're Goenji. I was only joking with you. Your Granny Natsume is very clever. I won't mistake you for someone else. Here, have an apple."

"Thanks, Granny Natsume. I'll be heading back first." Goenji accepted the apple without ceremony, took a bite, thanked her, and left, leaving Granny Natsume standing there in disarray with her feather duster.

"Shisui never seemed to take any of my apples..." she muttered.

Meanwhile, Goenji slowly returned home. He removed his shoes, entered the room, went into his study, sat at his desk, picked up a blank scroll, and began writing his report.

I. Background and Objectives

In accordance with Combat Directive No. 345 from the Konoha Frontline Combat Command, while carrying out a routine reconnaissance mission, Goenji's squad encountered a targeted assassination operation by four elite Jonin from Kirigakure: the wielder of Exploding Blade Shibuki, an Ice Release Kekkei Genkai user, a member of the Hozuki Clan, and a member of the Shikotsumyaku Clan...

II. Operation and Execution

Initial engagement phase: The enemy made use of Ice Release...

Reinforcement intervention: Our reinforcements, Shisui Uchiha, used...

Post-battle conclusion phase:

Confirmed the death of the enemy Shikotsumyaku Kekkei Genkai user and seized some enemy ninja tools and intelligence materials;

Our unit lost two Chunin, Ryoma and Ze. Aburame Fuzei was severely injured, while Uchiha Goenji suffered severe chakra exhaustion and required a brief recovery period.

III. Problem Analysis and Assignment of Responsibility

Problem analysis:

1. Insufficient intelligence warning: The enemy assassination operation...

2. Flaws in tactical coordination: Due to...

3. Delays in post-battle handling:...

Assignment of responsibility:

Squad leader, Uchiha Goenji: bears primary responsibility for inaccurate intelligence assessment and insufficient tactical coordination;

Intelligence Department: bears secondary responsibility for failing to detect the movements of Kirigakure's high-level combat forces;

Medical Logistics Department:...

IV. Rectification Measures and Follow-Up Deployment

Rectification: Establish emergency squads for recovering Kekkei Genkai resources, ensuring "zero leftovers" of Kekkei Genkai resources on the battlefield.

Recommended strategic adjustment: Strengthen protection for the Uchiha to prevent the loss of Kekkei Genkai, taking the stolen Hyūga Byakugan as a reference.

V. Conclusion

Although this operation failed to achieve its core objective, it effectively clarified Kirigakure's goals and provided vital intelligence support for subsequent operations. I will use these problems as guidance, deepen the implementation of rectifications, firmly uphold Lord Hokage's operational policy of "bloodline first, combat strength above all," and ensure Konoha's interests are maximized.

Konoha Frontline Combat Command

Jonin: Goenji

Konoha: X Year, X Month, X Day

Attachment: "Analysis of the Tactical Characteristics of Kirigakure Kekkei Genkai"

"Mm... Not bad at all. As expected of me. I'm truly impressive."

Uchiha unapologetically added some personal agenda to the report.

For instance, increasing protection for the Uchiha, along with all those repeated mentions of bloodlines taking priority.

He felt that was how things ought to be.

Protect myself properly. Once I rise up in the future, I'll wipe out Madara Uchiha and everyone else secretly stirring up war. Then Konoha won't have to lose so many people.

[I'm doomed. That beauty who sent an 88.8-yuan red packet before got so angry with me today that she's completely ignoring me now. Wuwuwu~~~ I'm in such a bad mood!

It's the New Year, so does no one really want to send me a red packet? Like supporting me with love or something!]