Chikage shook his head with an air of mystery.
"You'll find out when the clan head gets here."
"It's definitely a job that'll get your blood pumping."
Yashiro and the other two lit up at that.
At ten past nine, Fugaku entered the hall in his clan head's haori, his steps steady.
The entire hall immediately fell silent.
The police officers stopped their work and stood straight.
Fugaku wore a stern expression.
He swept his gaze over everyone.
His eyes lingered on Yashiro, Inabi, and Tekka for two extra seconds.
"All squad captains, follow me into the meeting room."
With that, Fugaku turned toward the adjoining room.
Yashiro and the other two exchanged glances and followed him in, their faces full of excitement.
Chikage brought a stool along and swaggered inside, settling in a corner to listen.
The meeting room door closed.
Fugaku sat at the head of the table, took out a stamped document, and placed it on the table.
"We have a classified mission today."
"The relocation compensation from the Hokage Building came through yesterday."
"We need to send people to the Land of Fire Capital."
"To establish connections with the Daimyo's people."
Yashiro immediately puffed out his chest and declared loudly.
"Clan head, you can leave this to us!"
"We'll make sure those noble lords are taken care of properly."
Fugaku nodded, his tone solemn.
"This mission is no small matter."
"You'll be carrying a huge sum of money, and it concerns the clan's future plans."
"It must be handled by experienced members of the clan."
"Yashiro, Inabi, Tekka."
"You three will lead the team and accompany Deputy Captain Chikage to the Prefecture City."
All three straightened in unison and answered together.
"Yes!"
Fugaku stood and walked over to Yashiro.
He picked up a scroll from the