Chapter 46

"They must have heard that I killed an Elite Jonin and two Jonin."

Liu Feng did not mind. It was fine to reveal some of his strength appropriately, as long as he did not expose everything.

It was necessary to hide some of his strength, but he could not conceal all of it without revealing anything at all.

"Liu Feng, you're here."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was currently wrapping his wounds. The injuries from the previous sneak attack had yet to heal.

"Third Hokage, what orders did you have for me?"

"Hiashi told me that you have already learned the Flying Thunder God Technique?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at Liu Feng. If he had known that Uchiha Liu Feng could learn the Flying Thunder God Technique, he never would have traded it to him.

Unfortunately, it was too late for regrets. There was no point in saying any of this now.

"That's right. Perhaps I have considerable talent in spatial techniques, which is why I learned the Flying Thunder God Technique. I also have the Hokage to thank for that."

Liu Feng wore a smile, but Hiruzen Sarutobi could not feel happy at all.

"Good. Since you have learned the Second Hokage's ninjutsu, I hope you will serve Konoha well."

Hiruzen Sarutobi forced a smile and offered Liu Feng encouragement.

"Next, I intend to make an exception and promote you to Jonin."

That was right. Hiruzen Sarutobi had called Liu Feng over this time to promote him. As for why he was promoting Liu Feng, only Hiruzen Sarutobi himself knew.

"Thank you, Hokage."

Naturally, Liu Feng would not refuse a promotion. As a Jonin, he would at least have far more influence than he did as a Chunin.

He was only twelve years old and had already become a Jonin, no less impressive than the future prodigy Kakashi.

From now on, Liu Feng would be the youngest Jonin. This was all prestige, and Liu Feng was human too—of course he wanted a greater reputation.

"No need to thank me. You have earned it. After all, you killed an Elite Jonin and two Jonin. Even if some people object, I will suppress their objections for you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke to Liu Feng gently.

"However, there is a mission that needs to be completed next. Only you can accomplish it."

As he spoke, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression turned solemn, as though he were entrusting Liu Feng with a weighty responsibility.

Liu Feng wondered whether Hiruzen Sarutobi had promoted him to Jonin solely to deliberately send him out to die. He had always judged others with the greatest malice, and this was not impossible. No matter how talented he was, he was still a member of the Uchiha family.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was not as hard-line toward the Uchiha family as Senju Tobirama had been, but the difference was not that great. In truth, Hiruzen Sarutobi had no favorable impression of the Uchiha.

"May I ask what mission the Hokage wishes to assign me?"

"Investigate the true state of the allied forces from the three Ninja Villages within the Land of Rain. You possess the Flying Thunder God Technique, so you can retreat if you encounter danger. You are the only one suited for this mission. I hope that, for Konoha's sake, you will agree, Liu Feng."

This mission was indeed dangerous. Even with the Flying Thunder God Technique, complete safety was not guaranteed. One careless mistake could get him killed, since he would be infiltrating the enemy's main camp.

"For Konoha, I am duty-bound to accept."

Liu Feng agreed immediately. In any case, this mission was not particularly dangerous to him. The Flying Thunder God Technique was not his trump card.

"Did he give me such a dangerous mission because I'm truly the only one who can complete it, or does he want to use this chance to eliminate me?"

After leaving the Command Center where Hiruzen Sarutobi was, Liu Feng frowned as he pondered.

Perhaps it was both. In any case, he did not think Hiruzen Sarutobi was a good person, and Liu Feng could also tell that he was somewhat wary of him.

"Young Master, take me with you when you leave Konoha Camp this time."

Uchiha No followed Liu Feng. Liu Feng had not allowed Uchiha No to accompany him yesterday, and when he learned that Liu Feng had encountered an Elite Jonin, he had broken out in a cold sweat.

"Are you coming with me to die?"

Liu Feng told Uchiha No about his mission, and Uchiha No immediately grew anxious. How could he accept such a mission?

"Young Master, you absolutely cannot accept this mission. The Third Hokage definitely wants to kill you."

Anger filled Uchiha No's eyes. He wished he could rush before the Third Hokage right now and burn him to death with a Fireball Technique.

"Don't worry. I can ensure my own safety. Also, you had better not say that in front of outsiders."

Liu Feng waved a hand at Uchiha No, then revealed his Mangekyō Sharingan.

"I possess the Mangekyō Sharingan and the Flying Thunder God Technique. Even if I break into another Ninja Village, I can come and go as I please."

Uchiha No said nothing. In truth, the instant he saw Liu Feng's Mangekyō Sharingan, he was stunned. To the Uchiha family, the Mangekyō Sharingan had already become a legend.

In the eyes of the vast majority of the clan, the last person to possess the Mangekyō Sharingan had been Uchiha Madara.

Well, only a small number of clan members knew that Uchiha Madara's eyes had evolved into the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. In fact, many people did not even understand the Mangekyō Sharingan.

"Young Master has actually awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan. Our Uchiha will rise again."

Uchiha No's mind was filled with that single thought. With the terrifying power of the Mangekyō Sharingan, becoming Hokage in the future would not be difficult, would it?

"Young Master, now that you have awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, you must not take risks even more so." Uchiha No once again tried to persuade Liu Feng. He was even less willing to let Liu Feng take risks now.

"I have already accepted the mission. Wait for my return at the camp. That is an order."

In the end, Uchiha No could only watch Liu Feng leave with a bitter expression, praying inwardly that Liu Feng would not encounter any danger. Otherwise, even ten thousand deaths would not absolve him of blame.

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Chapter 46

Within the Land of Rain, Liu Feng was making his way toward Sunagakure's camp.

Although Sunagakure, Amegakure, and Iwagakure had now formed an alliance, their camps were not located together.

In truth, they did not completely trust one another either. They had come together because of mutual interests, so where could trust possibly come from?

"Let me meet this strongest Third Kazekage."

Liu Feng wore an Anbu mask and used his methods to infiltrate Sunagakure's camp.