After the initial task selection resulted in an unexpected turn of events.
Ao was noticeably more cautious in choosing the next mission for Team 7. Of course, he still wouldn't even glance at D-rank missions, as his team was capable of completing A-Rank Mission. Ao was also increasingly optimistic about the future prospects of the three members of the team, Kei Mei Terumi's outstanding strength right Genin his eyes, Kisame Hoshigaki's ability to easily kill two Kumogakure without sustaining a scratch showed that Kisame's personal strength was definitely above Chunin!
With this squad configuration, B-Rank Mission are the standard. Therefore, Qing plans to gradually and systematically allocate C-level missions as the main focus and B-level missions as a supplement for the Team 7.
Moreover, almost all of them are temporarily limited to the main island of the Land of Water, so the risks of the missions are truly within a controllable range!
A minor setback during my first time leading a team!
It not only allowed Qing to fully see the talent and strength of Qi and the other two, but also to see himself clearly. He truly understood why his Genji ordered him to serve as the class leader during this period. This was also a test and tempering for him!
It was only after understanding this point that I realized...
Qinggeng devoted himself wholeheartedly to leading the team.
To quickly develop Kei, Mei Terumi, Kisame Hoshigaki into capable ninjas will also allow me to grow further!
This puts us into a completely normal and smooth task rhythm.
This includes, but is not limited to, eliminating bandits, protecting caravans, clearing out ferocious wild animals, and hunting down wandering ninjas who have ventured into the remote mountainous areas of the Land of Water!
Two-thirds of the missions here are C-Rank Mission.
The remaining tasks are B-Rank Mission.
This also included some assistance missions issued by the high-ranking officials of the Land of Water. Under Ao's leadership, Team 7, to which Ao, Kei, and the others belonged, completed these missions in quick succession with the fastest and most efficient speed!
Unlike the first mission, which encountered completely uncontrollable accidents.
These tasks were all of normal difficulty, so they were tasks that the Team 7 Squad could easily handle.
No task will take up too much time.
Especially for those pursuit and annihilation missions, the most time-consuming part is reconnaissance. As long as the target's location can be confirmed, under the encirclement and suppression of the Team 7, no mission target can last even a little longer!
In just three short months.
Team 7 has already completed nearly twenty tasks!
This extremely ferocious demeanor also sparked a small discussion within Kirigakure, with a small group paying more attention to the three members of Team 7.
Qi has received the most attention among them!
After all, Qi is born into the Yuki Clan, making him naturally more likely to attract attention, not to mention his outstanding performance!
Mei Terumi, also due to her dual Kekkei Genkai, has come into the public eye. Many people believe that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, they are destined to become the backbone of the village!
Only Kisame Hoshigaki received slightly less attention.
After all, Kisame Hoshigaki at this stage wasn't the most special one.
The advantage at the Chakra level will only truly manifest after this shark-kun has grown further!
In the original work Kisame Hoshigaki only truly soared to great heights and created a decisive gap between himself and ordinary ninjas after gaining the approval of high-ranking officials led by Karatachi Yagura and obtaining the Samehada sword!
Therefore, to outsiders at this stage, Kisame Hoshigaki was just a relatively outstanding commoner ninja; the focus should be on Kei and Mei Terumi, who possessed Kekkei Genkai!
Even Ao, who is the squad's Jonin instructor, has similar 'prejudice'.
However, you can't blame Qing and the others for lacking foresight.
In today's Shinobi World, those born into Kekkei Genkai are the epitome of strength!
The three members of Team 7, including Qi, also grew rapidly under the baptism of such missions, gradually adapting to the rhythm. This was not only the accumulation of experience, but also a deeper understanding and control of their own power through one real battle after another.
Having gradually shed their naiveté, they can now be said to have grown into excellent Mist Ninja in all aspects!
The Land of Water, located in the southern part of the main island.
It is located in a basin near a somewhat remote main city.
"Are you sure they're in here? Did no one escape? Did you get the quest item?"
Standing atop a giant rock, Qing looked at Qi Mei Terumi, and Kisame Hoshigaki, who were returning from other directions, each covered in blood. With a calm expression, he asked softly.
"Yes, Teacher Qing, the target is inside, and the quantity matches the requirements; that's what the mission mandated."
Qi replied with a serious expression.
Then he took out a dark blue scroll from his pocket and handed it to Qing, who was sitting opposite him.
"Yes, that's it. Mission accomplished, return!"
Qing opened the scroll, glanced at the contents, and nodded in satisfaction.
Then, with a wave of his right hand...
"Yes!"
After the three people responded simultaneously.
Ao, along with the other two, each leaped back towards their respective ninja village.
Another mission successfully completed.
This time, it still involved missing-nin from Kusagakure, but it was only a few Chunin a small village, and the mission difficulty was rated as B-rank.
Without Ao even lifting a finger, Kei, Mei Terumi, Kisame Hoshigaki easily dealt with these missing-nin missing-nin Kusagakure, and wiped out the terrorist organization they had established as well!
They successfully obtained the quest items and returned to the village, completing the mission in less than three days.
At the Kirigakure mission center, the Jonin in charge, Jackdaw, smiled as he saw Ao leading the trio of characters, saying, "Not bad, Ao! You've completed the mission so quickly again. You've pushed the team's performance to its highest level. It seems we'll be seeing you leading A-Rank Mission soon, right? You're really lucky to lead such an excellent team!"
As he spoke, the Jonin looked at Kei, Mei Terumi, Kisame Hoshigaki with admiration.