The next day, Ye Feng once again arrived at Konoha's gates, feeling a little wistful:
Before I became a genin, I wanted to see the outside world. But ever since becoming one, I haven't had a moment to myself. It's been one mission after another, without even time to rest.
Orochimaru had already arrived when Ye Feng got there, but he showed no surprise at seeing him. He must have received word long ago.
Ye Feng greeted Orochimaru. "I thought this had nothing to do with me, but they ended up bringing me along after all."
"It's a good chance for you to see more of the world, Ye Feng."
This mission was fairly important. Orochimaru and Ye Feng had barely exchanged a few pleasantries before all the ninja had assembled. The team of ten set off for Kumogakure.
Kumogakure was said to have been founded on peaks that towered into the clouds, shrouded in mist and echoing with deafening thunder. Its ninja were therefore generally skilled in Lightning Release and swordsmanship, and most practiced Nintaijutsu.
Everyone in Ye Feng's group was fairly strong. Orochimaru led the team, accompanied by three jonin, three elite chunin, and the three genin, including Ye Feng. Though there were three genin, their actual strength was definitely at chunin level or higher. In choosing these people, the Third Hokage had also intended to flex Konoha's muscles a little before Kumogakure. In less than three days, the group reached the Land of Fire's border.
Traveling from the Land of Fire to the Land of Lightning required crossing the Land of Hot Water and the Land of the Moon. Fortunately, this was official business, and both countries had already been notified.
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