This time, he could take Konan along as well.
A ninja who didn't know what was really happening in Rōran might fall for Anrokuzan's tricks. But Uchiha Yin knew the truth, so Anrokuzan wouldn't catch him off guard.
In the original story, hadn't Minato Namikaze been assigned this mission? And wasn't Kakashi already his student by then?
The timing felt a little early. But Uchiha Yin was in this world now, so a few changes were only natural. (In other words, don't get hung up on the timeline. It's too vague! Covers face.)
Before that mission, though, he wanted Konan to finish the job of eliminating the bandits and get some experience in a real fight.
A ninja who had never seen blood would struggle to survive. Uchiha Yin had to put Konan through her paces.
Even if he wished he could preserve her innocence forever.
At noon, Uchiha Yin brought Konan to the bandits' camp.
Calling it a camp was generous. It was little more than a collection of tents like the ones ninja had pitched during the war.
Uchiha Yin led Konan to the edge of the camp and said, "Konan, eliminate every bandit inside."
"This is your first mission. I hope you'll do it well." He patted her head as he spoke.
"I'll do my best, Brother Yin." A look of determination crossed Konan's face.
Then she slipped toward the camp.
A pair of great wings made entirely of paper appeared on Konan's back. She gave them a flap.
Whoosh! Konan vanished from Uchiha Yin's sight and shot toward the camp.
The camp was crude, but it still had a basic lookout post.
The bandit standing guard there, however, was only an ordinary man.
Before the lookout could react, Konan reached the post.
A paper shuriken appeared