Analyzing the Ninja World Starting from Konoha

Although the original series didn't show it, he still felt that the three sacred sites were all terrible places, and he didn't want to get into any trouble.

Fortunately, on the way back he went through the plot again and had a detailed plan!

A few days later, in the Hokage's office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, with a pipe dangling from his lips, looked at the mission assignment letter his subordinate had just handed him, his expression somewhat strange.

The commission amount was quite high, a full 150,000 taels, almost matching the reward for a B-level mission.

The mission is to escort a batch of precious medicinal herbs and food ingredients back to Konoha.

There's nothing wrong with that in itself; commercial escorting is a regular business for ninjas.

The problem lies in the additional terms and the principal.

However, it's normal to have additional terms; they've offered a high price, so it's not unreasonable for them to have demands.

The problem is that these additional terms are a bit odd.

1. The escort team must be equipped with a medical ninja who is proficient in pharmacology to ensure the activity of the medicinal materials during transportation.

2. The accompanying ninjas must have a good image and temperament, and possess excellent business negotiation skills in order to maintain the store's high-end brand image.

3. The team accepting the task must be personally interviewed and confirmed by the client (i.e., the shop owner).

Then Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the last person to whom he had commissioned the mission, which made the Third Hokage laugh in exasperation.

The commissioning party was clearly listed as "Konohayama City Hot Pot Restaurant".

The third generation picked up the pipe and took two deep drags to calm his nerves.

This isn't some kind of mission assignment; it's clearly that little rascal Yamashiro Aoba giving himself a "vacation" and dragging the Shinku Squad along on a paid trip!

They specifically requested a medical ninja, someone with a good appearance, and then they had to conduct an interview. Wouldn't it have been more convenient to just name them directly? Why go through all this trouble?

However, it is not allowed for the client to actually designate ninjas to carry out missions.

Where is the Hokage's authority then?

However, this power of attorney is procedurally flawless, the funds have been received, and it is a completely compliant commercial entrustment.

First of all, although the hot pot restaurant belongs to him, it is not registered under Aoba's name in the Konoha Business Registry.

It's not actually Kurenai Yuhi's name anymore; after Aoba graduated from the Ninja Academy, he changed his name to that of the hot pot restaurant manager.

The reason is that the death rate of ninjas is too high. If a ninja owns fixed property and land, it will be taken away by the village. Therefore, the shops are basically held by family members or retired ninjas (Note: Why there is such a strange rule will be explained later).

With the additional terms and conditions, the vast majority of ninjas were eliminated. Aoba's actions were a complete exploitation of a loophole in the procedure.

This reminded the Third Hokage of how Aoba had done the same thing before, taking advantage of a loophole in the assessment to go to Konoha Hospital, thus thwarting his plans.

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but chuckle.

"That's enough, that's enough."

He then smiled and shook his head, slamming the "fire" character seal down heavily.

Snapped!

The entrustment is effective.

……

An hour later, the Crimson Squad regrouped.

When Kurenai Yuhi received the mission scroll from the Third Hokage and read its contents, even this seasoned Jonin blushed.

His hands were shaking as he held the reel.

"Lord Hokage, this..."

Shinku felt that his career was experiencing the biggest setback of his life.

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a smoke ring, smiled, and waved his hand: "Shinku, this is a legitimate business commission. All the paperwork is in order, and the deposit has been paid. There are no problems with the procedures. For the sake of the village's economic development, you'll have to make the trip."

Shinku heard it clearly; the third generation emphasized the tone in the "program".

He was trying his best to control his facial expressions, and his facial muscles twitched due to excessive force.

Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Aoba, who stood in the corner looking innocent, as if studying the pattern on the ceiling.

If it weren't for the Hokage's presence, he would have loved to immediately loosen his belt, pull out the Seven Wolves sword, and give this kid a complete childhood.

Does it still need to be confirmed by the client?

This is purely a task assigned to oneself!

He's trying to find a loophole, trying to get close to the Hokage! This kid's asking for trouble!

"Yes... Lord Hokage!"

Shinku gritted her teeth and accepted the mission. Before leaving, she bowed deeply to the Third Hokage: "I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Even after the office door was closed, Hiruzen Sarutobi's hearty laughter could still be faintly heard from inside.

As soon as she left the Hokage Building, Shinku's face remained dark.

He walked very fast ahead, while Qingye followed at a leisurely pace, completely unaware of the trouble he was causing.

We arrived at the exercise field.

Shinku took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the urge to hit someone, and began to announce the new mission details in a completely emotionless tone.

Red and Asuma, who were standing to the side, were already incredibly curious.

They had clearly seen the strange atmosphere in the office just now.

What kind of mission could make the usually composed Shinku-sensei show that kind of expression?

Asma was somewhat surprised when he heard that it was a C-level escort mission and the reward was 150,000 taels.

"150,000 taels? That's incredibly extravagant! Are they escorting some daimyo's princess?"

Hong was also somewhat surprised. The reward for a typical C-level mission was only 50,000 to 80,000 taels of silver, and 150,000 taels was almost as much as the commission for a B-level mission.

When Zhenhong finished reading the contents of the commission, especially when she read that the commissioning party was "Yamashiro Hot Pot Restaurant".

"Pfft."

Kurenai couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh out loud, then quickly suppressed it, her shoulders shaking as she clearly struggled to hold it in.

Asma was stunned; he hadn't reacted yet.

"Shancheng Hot Pot Restaurant...is that the hot pot restaurant I know?"

He asked Hong instinctively.

"Yes," Hong replied, her voice laced with schadenfreude.

Asma finally came to her senses.

Mountain City Hot Pot Restaurant... Isn't that Aoba's restaurant?!

Assigning tasks to yourself?!

What the hell!

Even though he had always disliked Qingye, he had to admit that this move was simply astonishing.

Since the founding of Konoha, no one has ever been heard of doing this before.

While he was still in a daze, Qingye had already slipped away and ran off into the distance.

"You brat! Stop right there!"

Crimson followed closely behind, chasing after them angrily, as if she were about to clean house.

……

At the main gate of Konoha, the four members of Team Crimson reunited.

This was their second mission outside the village. Unlike their excitement the first time, Kurenai and Asuma appeared much more composed, and much of the childishness that belonged to ninja academy students had faded from their bodies.

Aoba was still the same lazy old man, except that he had a large, clearly visible bump on his head.

His signature straight hair was thus pushed up in one tuft, stubbornly sticking out and swaying in the breeze, adding a touch of comicality.

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