Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 79 Yin Seal

Just as Yagura was about to end the argument below.

One of the Jonin from the staff group suggested.

"Since we currently have the advantage in small-scale operations on the front lines, why not increase investment in this area?"

"As long as the casualty ratio advantage remains on our side, its actual effect is no less than launching a direct war. Until Konoha can no longer withstand such casualties and is forced to choose to attack Uzushima, then we can gain an absolute advantage."

Most of the Jonin present were immediately intrigued upon hearing this. While this compromise might not be perfect, people tend to have unwavering faith in methods that have worked for them before.

Kushimaru Kurihara, who had just recovered from his injury, also chimed in with his agreement.

"Such small-scale assassinations and sabotage are indeed more suitable for us Hidden Mist ninjas. Even if those bastards from Konoha want to tighten their defenses, time is on our side."

After thinking it over, Yagura also leaned towards this plan, as small-scale victories would accumulate into a considerable achievement.

Moreover, this Jonin's suggestion happened to coincide with his initial idea.

Without further hesitation, Yagura took out a strategic map and issued orders.

"Kurihara Jonin and Biwa Jonin, you two will each select two hundred ninjas to disperse into the Land of Fire in small teams, meet at this point, and disrupt Konoha's supply routes. The specific timing of the operation is up to you."

"I like this mission!"

Upon hearing this, Juzo Biwa grinned with a bloodthirsty smile and accepted the mission. As for Kushimaru Kurihara, he wore a mask, so his expression was not visible.

"Jonin Muri, you will lead five squads and be responsible for destroying villages and Konoha outposts on the border of the Land of Fire, making as much noise as possible to attract the attention of Konoha."

"no problem!"

Then, Yagura Kaguchi turned his gaze to Tsukushino Eijin, who had been listening in silently the whole time.

"Senior Tongcao, I would like to ask you to take charge of directing the remaining ninjas to clear out any scattered Konoha scouts within the Land of Fire and to intercept any support personnel. I can assign half of the ninjas in the camp to you to command, with the primary objective being to inflict casualties on Konoha."

"I understand."

As the oldest and most experienced of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, Kusanagi Yejin solemnly accepted this mission.

"The rest of you will stay with me at the camp, ready to deal with the main force of Konoha at any time. I'll see how long they can hold out!"

"Yes!" xN

All the Jonin present were excited and ready to make a big move and teach Konoha a lesson.

Seeing Yagura's composed demeanor, Suigetsu Hobuki felt somewhat dissatisfied that he hadn't received a mission. However, given his current status, he couldn't say anything more.

Of everyone present, only Ao had a strange expression. Perhaps it was his keen senses as a sensory ninja, but Ao felt that this was not the right decision.

However, as the lowest-ranking member of the camp, Ao couldn't possibly contradict Yagura's orders based solely on his intuition. He could only secretly decide to have the sensory squad's ninjas strengthen the camp's defenses in the near future.

Afterwards, all the Jonin left to prepare for the upcoming battle.

Unaware of this, Jianchuan Ju was fast asleep in the team's tent.

A few days ago, I went to the Land of Fire to carry out a mission. Although I did not encounter any battles, I was on tenterhooks and proceeded with extreme caution the whole time, so I naturally did not get a proper rest.

After returning to the camp yesterday, he first treated Ao, and then went to the training ground to practice ninjutsu without stopping for a moment.

Since the team was planning to reduce their training to maintain their condition today, Jianchuan Ju took a rare nap.

Lan Zai, who had been awake for a while, looked at his sleeping owner and felt a mischievous urge to play.

First, they tied several knots in Jianchuan Ju's hair. Seeing that Jianchuan Ju showed no signs of waking up, they started grabbing Jianchuan Ju's cheeks and making funny faces.

"Blue Boy, stop fooling around~"

After letting out a soft sob, Jianchuan Ju turned over and continued sleeping.

Just as Lanzi took out a brush to prepare to give Jianchuan Ju a delicate makeup look, a magnetic voice came from outside the tent.

"Is Dr. Jianchuan inside?"

Feeling guilty, Lanzi lost his grip and the brush flew into the air, spinning. Lanzi frantically waved his little hands in the air, but failed to catch the mischievous brush.

*Smack*

The brush landed precisely on the forehead of Jianchuan Ju, who had just opened her eyes and stood up, drawing a black ink mark along her brow.

With a hint of helplessness, Jianchuan Ju picked up the calligraphy brush from her body and put it aside. She vigorously rubbed the head of the increasingly lively little guy a few times before nimbly getting out of bed.

"Yes, Kisame, right? Wait a moment."

Tachibana Kanagawa quickly changed her clothes and tidied herself up. However, she couldn't completely wipe the ink stains off her forehead. But she was afraid of making Kisame wait too long, so she had no choice but to lift the tent flap and come out.

Sure enough, Kisame Hoshigaki noticed the ink mark on Tachibana Kenkawa's forehead at a glance and said with some surprise.

"Is Dr. Jianchuan researching a new ninjutsu? It looks somewhat like a sealing technique."

Upon hearing this, Jianchuan Ju smiled awkwardly and immediately began to talk nonsense.

"That's right! It's an advanced technique called Yin Seal, but it hasn't been fully developed yet."

"As expected of Dr. Jianchuan."

"Caw~ Σ(°△°|||)"

As soon as Lanzai poked his little head out of the tent, he heard his master talking nonsense and immediately grabbed Jianchuan Ju's trouser leg to stop him from continuing to spout rubbish.

Even the usually thick-skinned Jianchuan Ju couldn't bear to deceive an honest person like that, so she decisively changed the subject.

"Kisame, you must have come to see me for something, right?"

Kisame Hoshigaki's expression immediately turned serious when he heard Tachibana Nagakawa ask the question.

"The frontline camp has issued a war mission, requiring us to infiltrate the Land of Fire and disrupt Konoha's frontline supply lines. I've been assigned to carry out this mission with your squad."

"Set off today? But our team just returned to camp yesterday to rest."

Upon hearing about the mission, Tachibana Kanakawa immediately became fully alert, but still subconsciously raised questions.

Kisame Hoshigaki didn't seem to care much about these things and offered an explanation.

"There must be a big operation going on; many teams have already been dispatched. I came here as soon as I received the mission."

"So, how many people are in our team? And which Jonin is leading the group?"

Jianchuan Ju still wanted to know more about the mission.

Kisame Hoshigaki did not hesitate and immediately took out the mission scroll and continued speaking.

"The team is led by two of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, Jonin Kurihara and Jonin Biwa. I don't know the exact number of people. The orders we received are that each team will act independently, disperse and enter the Land of Fire, ignore everything else, ensure the operation is covert, and meet at the designated location in two days."

"How can this be concealed?"

All the other commands were fine, but Tachibana Kanagawa looked at the map in the mission scroll with some confusion. The mission involved covert operations and bypassing the Konoha front camp to reach the rear supply line.

The small-scale skirmishes along the Fire Country's coastline have been ongoing recently. Although they are supposed to be infiltrating in different areas, trying to get around to Konoha's rear is really underestimating Konoha's diverse sensory clans.

It's unclear how many teams will ultimately reach the designated meeting point.

Unfortunately, since the order had already been given, Tachibana Kenkawa had no right to refuse.

There wasn't time to say goodbye to Teacher Qing again.

He immediately summoned Mei Terumi and Zabuza Momochi, who were still resting, and prepared to set off.

(End of this chapter)