Chapter 94 A New Mission: Infiltrating the Hidden Cloud Village! Kakashi's Worries!
Chapter 94 A New Mission: Infiltrating the Hidden Cloud Village! Kakashi's Worries!
"Okay, I'll pay!"
Danzo was furious at the sight of Shingetsu waving her little hand in front of him, but he was also quite helpless. He had no choice but to agree to Shingetsu's request and obediently gave her five million ryo.
"That's right, thank you, Lord Danzo!"
After receiving the money, Shen Yue quickly put it back in his pocket, putting it all in his pocket.
He looked like a money-grubber.
Even Kakashi and Kurenai were speechless.
Shingetsu, however, ignored Danzo's murderous glare and Kakashi's and the others' reactions.
These guys don't know the value of money.
"Give me the order!" Only then did he allow Danzo to issue the task.
Now that we've received the money, we can't just keep resisting.
Besides, he's been paid, so he'll definitely do his job.
"This mission is simple: your seven-man team is required to infiltrate deep into the rear of the Cloud Village army while we are locked in a standoff with them, cut off their supply lines, and force them to retreat!"
"This mission is extremely important; only by entrusting it to you can it succeed. But rest assured, I will help you by keeping the Fourth Raikage occupied!"
Danzo spoke in a heavy tone, as if a boulder had fallen.
"It's this mission? Back then, my teacher, Obito, Rin, and I also carried out a mission like this!" Upon hearing this mission, Kakashi immediately recalled the Battle of Kannabi Bridge.
That time with Minato Namikaze, he, Obito, and Rin were ordered to cut off Iwagakure's supply lines. In the end, only he and Minato returned alive. Obito sacrificed himself, and Rin... that was a pain that would forever remain in his heart.
The risks of this mission are even greater than those of the previous one.
After all, the Tsuchikage didn't come in person back then.
This time, however, the Raikage has arrived.
Hiashi Hyuga, standing nearby, could naturally see the danger involved.
Only Kai still looked eager and excited.
Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma, however, remained remarkably calm. Of course, it was less about calmness and more about their lack of experience in the real Shinobi World War, which made them less sensitive to danger.
Danzo seemed to sense their worry, and a barely perceptible glint of joy flashed in his one eye.
He paused for a moment, then continued to reassure them, "Don't worry. According to the intelligence we've gathered through long-term infiltration, the Cloud Village's supply line is relatively fixed, with their defenses mainly concentrated at both ends. There's a valley in the middle, which is their relatively weak point. Moreover, there's an informant there who's been lying in wait, familiar with the terrain, and can guide you around the patrols and provide a safe escape route after your sabotage mission. The plan is meticulous and foolproof."
"Deep into the central valley!"
"Isn't this the most dangerous place?" Kakashi and Hiashi looked at Shingetsu with concern after hearing Danzo's description, wanting to warn him.
However, after hearing Danzo's words, Shingetsu agreed without even thinking.
"Understood, Lord Danzo. We accept this mission. Cutting off supply lines and demoralizing Kumogakure are our objectives!" Shingetsu agreed with surprising speed, much to Danzo's surprise.
"Alright, it's a deal. If you return, I will have no choice but to deal with you through military law!" He hurriedly said, fearing that Shenyue would return.
"It's a deal! I swear on the name of the Uchiha clan that I will never go back on my word!" Shingetsu raised his right hand and said firmly.
"But before that, I need to take the rest of the team to rest for the night!"
Danzo sneered when he heard Shingetsu agree, and immediately agreed, "Very good, Captain Shingetsu is indeed decisive. Without further ado, you should all rest well tonight and depart immediately tomorrow morning. I will inform our spies over there to prepare for the meeting."
"Let's go!" Shen Yue called to his team members.
The group immediately left Danzo's tent and went to their assigned small camp.
Night was falling.
The group piled up firewood, and Shenyue lit it with her fire-escape technique.
Everyone gathered together, the campfire illuminating their faces, each with its own unique expression.
Asuma remained expressionless, but after witnessing Shingetsu's strength, he refrained from further objections.
Matt Kai looked excited, anticipating tomorrow's mission.
Kurenai Yuhi and Hizashi Hyuga frowned slightly, seemingly worried.
Hiashi Hyuga's expression remained calm, but he would occasionally glance at Shingetsu, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.
Kakashi crossed his arms, his eyes filled with a complicated expression, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
"It seems they're also worried about tomorrow's mission!" Shen Yue noticed their anxiety.
He decided to speak first and try to comfort everyone.
"Hyuga clan leader, Kakashi, Kurenai, are you worried about tomorrow's mission?" Shingetsu asked first.
"Not bad!" Kakashi nodded, then said calmly, "This mission, although Danzo made it sound simple, is actually extremely dangerous!"
"And this time, even the Fourth Raikage from Kumogakure has appeared. His speed is said to be the fastest in the ninja world right now!" Kurenai Yuhi added worriedly.
The Fourth Raikage's speed was renowned throughout the ninja world, known to all.
"There's no need to worry about that. With the abilities of our Byakugan, we can know in advance about the existence of the Fourth Raikage!" Hyuga Hizashi, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up.
With him and his older brother, Hiashi Hyuga, present, the team can be guaranteed not to be easily ambushed by the Fourth Raikage.
"Look, we not only have the Byakugan, but also my Sharingan. Don't worry, this operation will be a breeze!"
"This mission has only one outcome: we complete it successfully and return unscathed. As the captain, I will make sure you all come back safely!"
"Everyone, get a good rest tonight and recharge your energy. We'll set off first thing tomorrow morning." Shen Yue clapped her hands to boost everyone's morale.
"In that case, I'll leave it to you. Captain, please rest assured, we are very strong too!"
"Even if the Fourth Raikage comes, I'm not afraid. Burn, my youth!" Might Guy also waved his fist, his eyes blazing with fire.
He was already getting impatient.
Upon hearing Shingetsu's words, Kakashi's Sharingan flickered slightly, and Hiashi Hyuga nodded gently.
Although they still had doubts, Shen Yue's performance and his confident attitude at this moment led them to choose to temporarily trust the young captain.
After all, Shingetsu's past was truly dazzling.
late at night.
The camp gradually quieted down, with only the footsteps of patrolling ninjas and the faint sound of explosions in the distance.
A blurry shadow, as if blending into the night, silently slipped out of the camp's outer perimeter barrier, disappearing into the dense jungle of the border region in a few leaps.
In a secluded cave, far from both sides' defenses, Orochimaru emerged from the shadows.
His golden vertical pupils gleamed eerily in the darkness.
"Uncle Snake, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." Shen Yue's figure appeared as well.
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