December 27th, Konoha Year 27.
10:00 AM.
The sun, which had been obscured by white clouds for more than ten days, reappeared in the sky.
Although it had lost its Natsuhi brilliance at this time.
But under the soft rays of light...
The temperature in Konoha today has risen from single digits to double digits!
In this rare good weather.
The Konoha also came out of their rooms and gathered in the open space to bask in the rare warm winter sun.
And in such fine weather...
Inside a private Training Ground not far from the Senju Clan Compound.
After about twenty days of joint training, Uka Senju, feeling confident, once again led her teammates to undergo the teacher's assessment.
A series of sounds of weapons clashing rang out.
He had just used his advantage of Hengdao to cut the long sword in the teacher's hand.
Uka Senju was kicked backward by Tsukika's powerful kick.
He endured the intense pain in his abdomen while struggling to control his landing posture to guard against a sudden attack.
On the side, they saw Tsukika's attack land on Uka.
The accompanying Inuzuka Furin and her Ninja Dog immediately unleashed the Inuzuka Clan's signature Ninjutsu.
Secret Technique: Fang Over Fang
Under the influence of Chakra, the man and the dog spun into two tornadoes.
They rushed towards Tsukika from both sides at an angle.
It traversed the Earth Release: Earth Release: Earth Shore Return and Earth Release: Earth Style Wall.
The two tornadoes gradually came to a stop.
It stopped the students from rushing in.
As he retracted his hands, which had released two Ninjutsu, he...
Another Kunai appeared in Senju Tsukika's empty left hand.
Just as she was about to deal with the man and dog that had come to her doorstep.
Suddenly, two whirlwinds composed of black Mole flew in from behind and in front of her.
Secret Technique: Insect Hurricane
They used Ninjutsu to stop the teacher's actions, buying time for their teammates.
However, having exposed her location, Aburame Kaun quickly ran away again to avoid Senju Tsukika.
His Taijutsu were simply no match for his teacher in close combat.
Therefore, running is the wisest choice at this moment!
Looking at the suddenly appearing Secret Technique and the person who ran away.
Senju Tsukika dropped the Kunai in her hand and continued moving towards the Furin.
But her hands, one in front of the other, were aimed at the two black whirlwinds.
Water Release: Water Bullet Barrage
A series of blue water balloons flew out from her palm.
The two black whirlwinds made of Mole gradually disappeared into the air under the constant impact of the water spheres.
In the distance, it became clear that the attacks of the two teammates had no effect.
Uka Senju's face darkened, and she suddenly clasped her hands together.
Wood Release: Tree Burial
As he moved, tree roots began to sprout from the ground around Teacher Tsukika.
They were stimulated by Wood Release Chakra.
It rapidly grew larger, thicker, and harder, then intertwined and squeezed towards the person in the middle.
Seeing her companion's actions, Aburame Kaun was running away, also began to manipulate the Mole that were lurking beside Tsukika and being constantly stirred up by Wood Release as she moved.
Secret Technique: Spindle Technique
"Bang! Ring!"
The Wood Release Ninjutsu and the Mole merged into a ball.
A puff of white smoke rose up, and the two bells fell to the ground.
Beside her, Senju Tsukika, who had dodged the attack with Substitution Technique, watched the three people in the arena working together seamlessly, and a slight smile crept onto her lips.
In that situation, using the Substitution Technique to dodge was an option only Jonin would choose.
If it were based on her own strength, she would simply use Senju Chakra Coating and charge in.
However, regardless of their strength...
The two bells around her waist would be quietly ripped off by the tiny black insects hiding in the tree roots.
Therefore, regarding the three players' performance, teamwork, and tactical choices...
At this moment, she felt extremely satisfied!
After a brief pause, once the three had recovered and completely stopped fighting.
Senju Tsukika smiled faintly and said, "Congratulations, you have qualified to begin the mission."
"At 9:00 AM on January 1st, bring your equipment. I will be waiting for you in front of the Senju Council Hall to receive the mission together."
"These four free days, without any practice required, are a great time for you to enjoy your last vacation and recharge!"
Hearing this, he received the teacher's approval and permission.
Uka Senju breathed a sigh of relief.
He was finally able to leave the village, and he no longer had to rely on fish as his main source of energy.
Eleven years! It took him a full eleven years just to step out of the village gate!
At a time when his emotions were in turmoil.
Upon hearing the teacher's words, Aburame Kaun, without any regard for appearances, lay down on the ground and burst into laughter.
After his crushing defeat last time, he has been training hard for a long time and has finally won.
Seeing Uka's happiness, Inuzuka Furin couldn't help but smile gently as well.
"Woof~ Woof~ Woof!" The Ninja Dog, who had been exhausted lately, was also very happy.
It ran wildly to its owner, jumping and barking incessantly.
On the other side, in the council hall of the Senju Clan Compound.
While Uka Senju and others were undergoing trials.
The Senju Clan's high-ranking members currently residing in Konoha gathered together once again.
The day when the Land of Grass will be conquered by Sarutobi and his men is fast approaching. The actions of the nobles that were previously orchestrated through their influence will come to an end with the fall of the Land of Grass.
They also need to discuss and adjust their strategy for dealing with Sarutobi and the others.
Seated at the head of the table, Senju Toka, dressed in the distinctive attire of the Senju, looked at the assembled crowd and asked softly, "Has everyone been assigned?"
"Everything is arranged. Three groups, one overt and one covert, should be able to gather most of them this time!" The Sixth Elder, dressed in Combat Uniform, quickly stood up and replied.
"Yes, the arrangements are thorough. We can't miss this opportunity."
"Yes, *3!" The three people in charge of the operation quickly stood up and stated.
Seeing the attitude of her clansmen, Senju Toka smiled and nodded.
A year ago, after the Second Elder deduced that Sarutobi and the others had designs on the Land of Grass.
They then took notice of this matter.
After more than a month of careful investigation and confirmation, they began to make the relevant plans.
Those nobles who suddenly took in orphans out of kindness were part of the plan.
Their goal is to use these tactics to force Sarutobi and the others to take action as soon as possible!
This way, they would have a chance to find the hidden base where Sarutobi and the others were hiding.
Intelligence is crucial for the Ninja profession.
It has always been something extremely deadly.
Just like Hidan and Kakuzu in the story, the main characters, knowing their weaknesses, easily defeated them all.
But before probing for intelligence.
That famous second-generation Konoha Hokage also died by their blades.
Seeing the increasingly authoritative clan leader satisfied, the Sixth Elder breathed a sigh of relief but then asked, "Clan leader, according to inside intelligence, Sarutobi and the others have already begun secretly acquiring assets."
"Judging from their actions, they are very likely to increase the number of animals they train after the war with the Land of Grass. If that's the case, should we also increase our numbers?"