Konoha: We, the Uchiha, are ready to give up!

Kazama Nara looked embarrassed.

but.

How could you hear an Uchiha man describe his own clan as 'evil'?

He really had his eyes opened.

To be honest, he was quite surprised that Uchiha Jin could think so deeply about something he had only mentioned slightly.

When did the Uchiha clan develop this kind of mindset?

And, importantly.

Even though he understood everything, Uchiha Jin didn't seem angry at all.

That last sentence sounded more like a sigh.

Obviously.

Even though Nara was quick-witted, he still couldn't figure it out for a while.

In the end, I can only conclude that my teammate is not Uchiha at all.

"Ahem, this is your own idea."

"This has nothing to do with me, you can't tell anyone else about this."

"Otherwise, I'm dead!"

Kazama Nara had a bitter expression on his face.

He really hadn't expected Uchiha Jin to be so smart.

If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have done it.

Honestly.

He really regretted it.

If my actions truly make those stubborn Uchiha clan members understand why they can't become Hokage and why no one supports them...

hiss!

The thought sent chills down his spine.

But there was nothing we could do.

Now that things have come to this, what can he do?

We can only hope that Uchiha Jin isn't the kind of person who talks big.

"Don't worry, I won't tell," Uchiha Jin said with a smile. "I'm not one to meddle in other people's business."

"It won't affect you, so don't worry!"

It is a pity.

Even though Uchiha Jin said that, Nara Kazama still frowned and kept sighing.

Obviously.

Uchiha Jin's assurance did not truly reassure him.

……

Meanwhile, on the other side...

Led by a ninja, Kudo Shin went straight to the front-line council tent.

Upon seeing Miyamoto Yukie in front of him, Kudo Shin immediately knelt down on one knee.

"Jonin-sama, I'm sorry."

"Our squad encountered two elite squads from the Hidden Mist Village. Squad member Ishikawa Itsuki disobeyed orders, which led to the failure of the mission. We barely managed to save one truckload of supplies."

"Please review the details of the events and the bodies of the Kirigakure members, sir!"

Chapter Twenty-Three: Frontline Rest and Nara's Curiosity

Shin Kudo knelt on one knee.

He held the two scrolls aloft with both hands, then bowed his head in reverence.

Miyamoto Yukie frowned slightly, but still took the scroll and began to read it.

After a while.

After he had actually finished reading the mission scroll, he couldn't help but slam his fist on the table in anger.

"Hmph, damn it!"

"What exactly did that guy named Ishikawa Itsuki learn at the ninja academy?"

"Don't you even know the basic code of conduct for ninjas?"

"Disobeying orders, launching reckless attacks, and lacking sufficient strength!"

"Seriously injured?"

"Heh, why doesn't he just die?"

Miyamoto Yukie was extremely angry.

Yes.

Having been a Jonin for so long, he has seen all kinds of ninjas, whether arrogant or cowardly.

But as a ninja, obeying orders is the bare minimum.

and so.

No matter how arrogant they are in normal times, they will still follow orders when it comes to actually carrying out a mission.

He had never seen anyone with the kind of attitude that Ishikawa Itsuki had ever shown in his life.

more importantly.

This was his first time commanding from the front lines, and Ishikawa Itsuki had given him such a big surprise.

Imagine.

Even if he succeeds in this war, Ishikawa Itsuki will still be a stain on his record.

What good temper can you expect from someone like that?

If this guy came from a powerful family, perhaps I, being a commoner, would give him some face.

But, hehe.

Ishikawa Itsuki was just an ordinary citizen, so there was nothing for him to worry about.

He took a deep breath and immediately spoke.

"Please summon the commander of the Dark Division."

"Kudo Shin, Chunin, just hand Ishikawa Itsuki over to the Anbu later."

"As for this mission, there is neither reward nor punishment."

"Now, let's redeem ourselves through good deeds."

"After you hand Ishikawa Itsuki over to the Anbu, your team can rest and then wait for the next mission."

Ok!

After hearing Miyamoto Yukie's words, Kudo Shin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Anyway, we finally managed to get away with it this time.

Thinking about this, Shin Kudo cursed Itsuki Ishikawa to death in his heart, but he couldn't help but feel grateful for the reliability of his other two teammates.

Not only did they save a truckload of supplies, they even found someone to take the blame.

No wonder he comes from a powerful family; his mind works incredibly well.

About ten minutes later.

An ANBU member wearing a fox mask appeared, and Shin Kudo followed behind him all the way to the medical camp, where he officially handed over the unconscious Itsuki Ishikawa to the ANBU.

After doing all this, he returned to the squad's tent, exhausted.

When he got back, he lay down on the cot and rubbed his temples, looking terrified.

He glanced at the two people in front of him before smiling and beginning to speak.

"Don't worry, everyone."

"Ishikawa Itsuki has been handed over to the Dark Division. Our mission will not be rewarded or punished."

"Now, get some rest."