Konoha's Hextech Ninja

Tsunade glanced at Yoruichi Yagami and immediately suppressed the thought.

Training disciples is not about simply protecting them; it also requires appropriate challenges and training.

The situation in the ninja world is unstable, and the next war could break out at any time.

With Yagami Yoruichi's strength and talent, there was absolutely no way she could have avoided it.

Rather than being caught off guard and sent to the battlefield when war breaks out, it would be better to let Yagami Yoruichi get used to fighting between ninjas sooner.

only……

Yagami Yoruichi still lacks experience, so a backup plan must be arranged.

Tsunade herself suffers from hemophobia. If she were to act alongside Yoruichi Yagami, it would be more like she were hindering Yoruichi than protecting her.

As for the others...

Tsunade pondered for a moment, then quickly came up with an idea. She said, "You can carry out the mission, but you must promise to obey the captain's orders. If I find out that you disobey orders and act on your own, you can forget about ever going out again!"

Upon hearing this, Yagami Yoruichi immediately agreed: "Teacher, I promise I'll be obedient!"

Let's agree first and see what happens. As for whether or not we'll obey orders, how many things on the battlefield are predetermined?

The saying goes, "When a general is in the field, he may disobey the emperor's orders."

If you really encounter an enemy, you must adapt to the situation.

Tsunade didn't see through Yagami Yoruichi's little scheme. She simply told Yagami Yoruichi to wait while she went to find Mitokado Homura to prepare to choose a suitable team for Yagami Yoruichi.

"First, we need to avoid places where Orochimaru might appear. Then, the leader must be a Jonin with excellent strength and decision-making skills, and also someone we can trust..."

While Tsunade was thinking, she talked with Mitokado Homura for a while and quickly selected a patrol team to take on the mission and set off.

……

"My name is Yagami Yoruichi, and I am honored to be on a mission with you three seniors."

With a smile, Yagami Yoruichi introduced herself: "I am skilled in Water Release and close combat, and I also know a little about Fire Release, Wind Release, sensory ninjutsu, and medical ninjutsu."

"We've heard of your reputation. Lady Tsunade highly recommended you, so we're sure you're quite capable."

A ninja with a pineapple-shaped hairstyle and a nonchalant expression sized up Yagami Yoruichi and said, "I am Nara Shikaku, and these two are Akimichi Choza and Yamanaka Inoichi. You've probably heard of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio. Our standard tactic is for Inoichi and me to hold the line and control the situation, while Choza will handle the frontal attacks. Since you are skilled in ninjutsu and sensory perception, you will be responsible for support. Unless I give you orders, you will decide whether to use ranged ninjutsu or melee combat based on the situation."

Nara Shikaku, Yamazaka Kaiichi, and Akimichi Choza.

This generation's "Ino-Shika-Cho" trio!

They are also the fathers of the new generation of the "Ino-Shika-Cho" trio among the future Konoha Twelve.

Yagami Yoruichi couldn't help but glance at Yamanaka Inoichi a few times.

His daughter, Yamanaka Ino, was quite stunning, according to Yagami Yoruichi's aesthetic standards.

Of course, it's about looks, not ability.

Nara Shikaku and the others are only teenagers, but thanks to their family's secret techniques and the great boost to their combat power from the cooperation of the "Ino-Shika-Cho" trio, all three have already earned the title of Jonin.

Considering their age, this is truly remarkable.

Of course, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio and the Sarutobi clan, who are currently in power in Konoha, are close allies. In fact, since the Warring States period, the Sarutobi clan has witnessed the alliance ceremony of each generation of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

There might be some 'insider trading' going on here.

But since Tsunade recommended him to join this team, it means that the strength of this generation of Ino-Shika-Cho must be quite good.

Thinking to himself, Yagami Yoruichi said, "I have a general understanding of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio's teamwork. I may not be able to achieve the same level of coordination as you, but I definitely won't hold you back. Of course, if there's anything you need me to do, please just let me know."

"Our mission this time is to conduct reconnaissance at outposts A15 to A22 on the border of the River Country, to confirm the situation of these eight outposts. The plan is to take four days, confirming two outposts each day."

Nara Shikaku briefly explained the mission, then looked up at Yagami Yoruichi and asked, "You said you're good at perception, could you tell me exactly to what extent?"

"My sensory ninjutsu relies on chakra perception, with a range of three kilometers in radius. Within this range, I can identify some chakra characteristics to confirm identities," Yagami Yoruichi explained simply. "If I'm traveling, the perception range will shrink to about one kilometer. Also, I can't perceive targets underground or in airtight bunkers."

The introduction of Yagami Yoruichi is very vague.

But Nara Shikaku immediately analyzed the principle behind Yagami Yoruichi's sensory ninjutsu upon hearing this.

"A wind-style sensory ninjutsu that relies on air? I understand." Nara Shikaku nodded and said, "Then when we're traveling, you walk in the middle and keep your sensory ninjutsu active at all times. I heard from Lady Tsunade that you have a lot of chakra, so you should be able to maintain your sensory ninjutsu at all times, right? If there are any problems, don't hide them just to save face. I'll adjust the strategy according to your situation."

“If it’s just maintaining sensory ninjutsu, it’s fine,” Yagami Yoru nodded.

【Wind Perception】 consumes a significant amount of chakra, making it difficult for Jonin with limited chakra to maintain.

But with Yagami Yoruichi's chakra reserves, maintaining this for 24 hours wouldn't be a problem.

"That's settled then. You'll be in charge of sensing distant targets, and Inoichi will be in charge of sensing underground targets." Nara Shikaku quickly established the formation: "You two go first, Choza in the middle, and I'll ensure the safety of the rear. Let's move out now!"

Chapter 114 Infiltrating the Land of Rivers, the 'Hero's' First Kill!

In the jungle on the border of the Land of Fire.

Yagami Yoruichi's shadow clones moved swiftly, crossing the border of the Land of Fire and entering the territory of the Land of Rivers.

This shadow clone was released by Yagami Yoruichi on her way to the border outpost, and she deliberately allocated most of her chakra to this shadow clone.

It possesses two-thirds of the original's chakra, enough to keep this shadow clone active for a very long time.

Even in battle, as long as the enemy isn't particularly strong, they can hold out for a long time.

The goal is to kill as many enemies as possible and speed up the acquisition of equipment.

Of course, the premise is that you cannot be hit by the enemy, otherwise, due to the characteristics of the shadow clone, even the slightest injury will disappear on the spot.

……

She hadn't gone far when Yagami Yoruichi started to feel a little dizzy from the complicated terrain.

Compared to the Land of Fire, which is mainly composed of plains and forests, the terrain of the Land of Rivers is much more complex.

Various mountains and rivers emerge one after another, interspersed with unique landforms such as plains, deserts, and volcanoes.

Sometimes, the terrain changes completely after walking less than a kilometer.

It's unclear how this bizarre terrain, which completely defies the laws of nature, was formed.

However, it is precisely because of the unique terrain of the Land of Rivers that it has become a rare strategic buffer zone between the two great nations of the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire.

The two previous Shinobi World Wars were almost entirely fought within the Land of Rivers, without affecting the Land of Wind or the Land of Fire.

In this complex environment, the ninjas' expertise in stealth and assassination will be maximized, and any side that wants to break through the other's defenses will have to pay an unbearable price.

Unless, of course, a super strong person like Madara Uchiha or Hashirama Senju appears who can ignore the terrain.

"I read the information before I came out. There are no ninja villages in the Land of Rivers, but there are a few small ninja families and organizations that serve the daimyo and nobles of the Land of Rivers. I wonder if these family ninjas are considered wandering ninjas or hostile ninjas according to the system?"

With information about the Land of Rivers flashing through her mind, Yagami Yoruichi quickened her pace and hurried toward the capital of the Land of Rivers.

This small country, with its limited territory, had almost all its nobles and ninjas concentrated near the capital.

If you want to kill enemies and get gold coins, the easiest way is to go directly to the capital.

The land of rivers is long and narrow, with almost no depth.

Yagami Yoruichi's shadow clones traveled for only a few hours before spotting the location of the capital of the Land of Rivers in the distance.

"Sense of Wind!"

Yagami Yoruichi formed hand seals, and chakra mixed into the air, spreading outwards into the distance.

The Land of Rivers is indeed weak, but the Land of Rain has produced Hanzo of the Salamander, who was known as a 'demigod,' and the Land of Waterfalls has produced powerful figures like Kakuzu.

Who knows, some strange and powerful figures might emerge from the Land of Rivers.

Yagami Yoruichi's appearance was, after all, just a shadow clone. Once injured, it would dissipate. To achieve the greatest results, it was natural to obtain as much information as possible first.

"Ok?"

Yoruichi Yagami suddenly sensed a familiar chakra, and her expression changed.

"This chilling chakra... it's Orochimaru!"

Yagami Yoruichi immediately turned her attention to Orochimaru's location.

That was in an inconspicuous building in the capital of the land of rivers.

There were more than a dozen chakra auras around Orochimaru.

One of them was a subordinate Orochimaru brought along on a reconnaissance mission, while the remaining dozen or so were not among any of the ninjas who left Konoha for the border of the Land of Rivers, and were not among the 'chakra characteristics' recorded by Yoruichi Yagami.

However, judging from the stability of their chakra, there was no sign of war, so they did not seem to be enemies.

Orochimaru's subordinate? Or his accomplice?

Yagami Yoruichi's mind raced: "Could it be that Orochimaru has already established his own power outside the village by now? Or are these ninjas he brought from the village, who just haven't been to the front-line camp yet?"

"Or perhaps, the changes in the Land of Rivers were originally related to Orochimaru?"

Various guesses arose in Yagami Yoruichi's mind. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to approach and see if there was a chance to gather information.

Because of Tsunade's tireless persuasion, and the description in the original work, Yagami Yoruichi was very wary of Orochimaru.

At this time, they encountered Orochimaru in the Land of Rivers, even though they knew that Orochimaru was carrying out a mission for the village to investigate information within the Land of Rivers.

But the chakra that shouldn't have been there still aroused Yagami Yoruichi's curiosity and vigilance, making him want to know if Orochimaru was plotting something in the dark.

What if it's related to me?

Tsunade has said more than once that Orochimaru harbors ill intentions towards her.

Yagami Yoruichi automatically translated this sentence as Orochimaru lusting after her body and wanting to use her as a vessel for 'Reanimation Jutsu'.

Of course, at this point in time, Orochimaru certainly hasn't completed the development of the 'Reanimation Jutsu', and may not even have started researching this forbidden technique.

But since this possibility exists, we must take precautions.

Yagami Yoruichi approached quietly, skillfully avoiding the patrolling troops on the city walls, and sneaked into the city.

An army composed of ordinary people, even samurai who have mastered some rudimentary chakra techniques, is vastly different from a true ninja; they are not even on the same level.

When ninjas wanted to hide, the army and samurai were no different from blind men.

……

Inside the city.

Inside a private residence.