After learning that he would soon be going on a mission, Ruri felt full of energy and immediately packed his equipment. On the way to the Hokage Office Building, Boli thought, I'm really looking forward to this mission. I hope it isn't something boring!
Five minutes later, Boli arrived at the Third Hokage's office. Once there, Ruri found Kakashi and the other two already standing there waiting for him.
"All right, since everyone in your squad is here, I'll give you a brief rundown!" the Third Hokage said, taking a puff from the pipe in his hand.
"This mission is very simple: eliminate the spies roaming the Land of Fire's border. They were reportedly planted there by Sunagakure. After all, although we're now at peace, the issues between Konoha and Kumogakure remain unresolved. The other side refuses to accept war reparations, which means we can't sign a peace treaty!"
"And after these past few years of recovery, Sunagakure, a former defeated nation, naturally hasn't abandoned its ambitions. They want to make a comeback, and they've been waiting for an opportunity. Once negotiations between the ninja village and Konoha break down and they go to war with each other, Kumogakure can reap the benefits!"
"There are still some people outside the village who want the unrest to continue and refuse to accept the current unified rule..."
"So, Kakashi, I want you to go to the mission site and wipe them all out!" the Third Hokage said, looking solemnly at Kakashi.
"Yes, Lord Hokage!" After hearing the Third Hokage's assignment, Ruri, Kakashi, and the other two became four dark blurs and vanished from where they had stood.
The Body Flicker Technique was a ninjutsu that gathered chakra in the soles of the feet to produce high-speed movement without increasing explosive power. Kakashi