Reconnaissance Mission

Chapter 19 Reconnaissance Mission

One month.

Aburame Shizuka, Hinata Hiyori, and Inuzuka Aoi are already quite familiar with each other, and can at least have some private physical exchanges.

Aburame Shiki also gained a general understanding of Hinata Hiyori and Inuzuka Aoi.

Inuzuka Aoi is alright; she's poised and generous, and although she seems a bit carefree, she's actually very thoughtful.

Although Hinata is usually somewhat quiet, Shizuka Aburame can sense that Hinata is not opposed to forming a bond.

However, when listening to birds sing, a deep longing is revealed in his eyes.

Perhaps what Hyuga Hibi likes is not the birds' songs, but the birds' freedom.

In fact, Shizuka Aburame and Aoi Inuzuka both noticed it, but because of the Hyuga clan, they pretended not to see it.

The Hyuga clan operates on a system of main family and branch family. The main family inherits the Byakugan bloodline limit from generation to generation, while the branch family members must risk their lives to protect the main family.

The direct descendants of Kaguya Otsutsuki, including the Otsutsuki on the moon, all met a fate similar to extermination. Only the Hyuga clan grew stronger, thanks in no small part to the Caged Bird Seal.

Because the caged bird ensured the main family's control over the branch family, the branch family had no confidence to resist the main family.

Konoha also finds it difficult to interfere in the affairs of the Hyuga clan.

Because if we start from the outside, we can only force them, which will arouse the suspicion of other ninja clans in Konoha, while starting from the inside is simply impossible.

Konoha had no choice but to accept this family, which was completely incompatible with the Will of Fire.

Fortunately, the Hyuga clan is relatively obedient.

Or, to put it another way, the main branch of the family can protect its own interests by sacrificing the interests of the branch families.

The Caged Bird Seal protected the Hyuga clan's heritage, but it also facilitated the main family's enslavement of the branch families.

Perhaps the relationship between the main family and the branch families was relatively harmonious at first, but this feeling of arbitrary control led the main family to quickly degenerate.

Nowadays, the main family treats the branch family like servants, dumping all the dirty and tiring work on them while they reap the benefits.

Hinata Yo himself wasn't bad; he was just beaten by the Caged Bird Seito and the Hinata main family, forcing him to bury his longing for freedom deep in his heart.

Hinata and Inuzuka Aoi are enjoying their peaceful life now.

The three of them often gathered together for barbecue after completing their missions, creating a very warm and cozy atmosphere.

Aburame Shiki was also very pleased to see this scene.

As the team leader, he naturally hoped that the members of his team would get along well.

It's time to accept some dangerous missions; Shiki Aburame can't keep leading the team on simple tasks forever.

At 10:00 AM, the members of the Zhiwei Group gathered at the main gate of Konoha.

A short while later, Yu Nu Zhiwei came over and said in a relaxed tone:

"I just accepted an A-rank mission from the Hokage. I will try my best to control the risks of this mission, but if you are not careful, there may be casualties."

The three members of Zhiwei's team weren't too surprised, because they had vaguely guessed it when they gathered at the gate of Konoha earlier that day.

"Let's go."

Aburame Shiki and the other two, who didn't seem too surprised, weren't odd to her either.

After all, gathering and analyzing intelligence is a basic skill for ninjas, and the information he provided was already quite clear.

Seeing that Aburame Shiki and the other two obediently followed orders, Aburame Shiki nodded slightly and disappeared from the spot.

Seeing this, Aburame Shiki and the other two immediately followed.

"Teacher, what is this A-level mission?"

Aburame Shiki spoke first, hoping to learn about the mission.

Aburame Shiki didn't hide anything and spoke directly:

"The number of ninjas entering the Land of Fire has increased recently. Your mission is to scout out the ninjas within the Land of Fire and then eliminate all the ninjas you find."

"Are we the only ones on this assignment?"

Inuzuka Aoi asked in detail.

"There's also a squad of ANBU ninjas; they'll go with us to eliminate them."

These ninjas who infiltrated the Land of Fire were not necessarily spies from the other four great ninja villages.

Now that the five great ninja villages have recovered their strength, the ninja world has become somewhat restless.

The restless atmosphere led to an increase in the number of rogue ninjas. After all, carrying out various dangerous missions in the village only earned them meager incomes, and they might even be used as pawns or cannon fodder, dying without even knowing how.

Once they leave the ninja village and become rogue ninjas, they can easily capture wealthy merchants among ordinary people, as long as they set aside their pride.

This is quite a departure from the ninja village system and the economic control of the daimyo.

From this perspective, the ideology of the rogue ninja might actually be advanced, as they transformed from mere tools into violent plunderers, significantly elevating their status.

It's truly magical realism.

Where can these rogue ninja go to live comfortably? Of course, to the Land of Fire.

The Land of Fire is a vast and resource-rich country, perfect for guerrilla warfare, and its merchants are very wealthy, making it the ideal choice.

After two days of travel, the Yu Nu Zhi Xiao team finally approached their destination.

"Next, I'm taking you to a dangerous area where ninjas are active. Be careful and scout ahead."

Yu Nu Zhiwei added another sentence:

"Hinata should keep his Byakugan active as much as possible."

Upon hearing this, Hinata immediately activated his Byakugan and looked around.

"At two o'clock ahead, in a cave about three kilometers away, there are seven ninjas whose chakra is being detected."

Yu Nu Zhiwei's pace quickened abruptly, and she soon saw the cave that Ri Xiangyang had mentioned.

"Teacher Zhiwei, be careful, there might be a trap nearby."

Before Inuzuka Aoi could finish speaking, Aburame Shii immediately used ninjutsu.

"Secret Technique: The Art of Insect Deception"

"Oh no, enemy attack!"

"Ah, what is this?"

"Run!"

"The entrance to the hole is blocked by insects, quick..."

The cave floor had transformed into a spectacular sight, resembling a sea of ​​parasitic worms.

In no time, they had devoured all seven ninjas.

"Teacher Zhiwei is amazing."

"I can't believe it," said Shiki Aburame.

Although Shiki Aburame is already very strong, he is still far behind Shiki Aburame, a veteran Mushi Master.

I can't do what Shimi Aburame does—effortlessly handle heavy tasks.

The reconnaissance mission proceeded smoothly under the protection of Yu Nu Zhiwei.

A week after the mission began, Shiki Aburame and his two companions gradually became familiar with the procedures of this reconnaissance mission led by Shiki Aburame.

Hikari played a significant role; his long-distance observation with his white eyes was of great strategic importance.

It was precisely because of Hinata Hiyori's constant reporting that Aburame Shiki and his squad were able to quickly and effectively eliminate the wandering ninjas in the dangerous area.

It must be said that each of their reconnaissance teams has its own advantages: Shizuka Aburame's observation of parasites is outstanding and covert; Aoi Inuzuka can detect scents to determine direction; and Hinata Hiyori can use his Byakugan to detect locations from a distance.

Of course, Aburame Shiki and his two companions did not only conduct reconnaissance; they also engaged in battles. For example, Aburame Shiki would deliberately release some less dangerous fugitives.

Aburame Shiatsu, Hinata Hiyori, and Inuzuka Aoi worked together perfectly to eliminate the enemy, leaving them no chance.

At night, the four of them sat around a fire, eating the dry rations they had brought, when it was time for the four of them to rest.

Aburame Zhiwei spoke up:

"You've been doing very well these days, without making any obvious mistakes. Just keep up this pace."

"Shiichi and I will keep watch for the first half of the night, and Hinata and Inuzuka Aoi will take turns keeping watch for the second half."

Upon hearing this, Hinata and Inuzuka Aoi immediately went to the tent to rest.

Only Aburame Shizuki and Aburame Shizuki remained at the camp.

Under the cover of night, the two heavily wrapped figures looked exceptionally terrifying in the firelight.

(End of this chapter)