I'm in Konoha, and I have ten skill slots.

"Don't worry, although our Moonlight Clan isn't a major clan, we will still fully support you in winning over the young lady of the Hyuga Clan!"

Jifeng gave Shiyu a "Good luck, I believe in you" expression.

It turned around and was gone in a flash.

Shiyu tried to call out to him, but it was too late.

I have to rush to the meeting, so I guess I'll just have to leave it to fate! Let it be a misunderstanding!

Inside the Hokage Building, Shigure, Sasuke, and Naruto arrived at the Hokage's office, led by Kakashi.

We learned about the target we were escorting for this mission.

"His name is Tazuna, and he is your target for this mission. Your mission is to escort him back to the Land of Waves!"

There's not much to say about the task assignment.

However, this Mr. Dazner glanced at the crowd.

"You've only sent a few brats to protect me?"

Dazner seemed somewhat dissatisfied.

She glanced at Kakashi beside her and thought, "There's only one adult ninja; the rest are just kids. Do you think they can properly escort me?"

The three generations smiled without saying a word.

Naruto was a little unconvinced; he was very strong, after all.

However, Shigure directly asked, "Konoha does have powerful ninjas, but can you afford to hire them?"

One sentence left Tazna speechless, completely at a loss for words.

"If the reward for the mission were high enough, I doubt the village would have sent us to escort you!"

After Shigure finished speaking, she looked at Tazuna and asked, "So, are you still leaving?"

The third generation never expected that Shigure would show no mercy to his employer!

That makes sense, though. With that little money, it's not enough to send an elite genin team like Shigure, Naruto, or Sasuke; it's even insufficient for a regular genin team...

If it weren't for other motives, the Third Hokage wouldn't have bothered with Tazuna's mission at all.

"Alright! If there are no problems, let's go!"

Kakashi spoke.

Tazuna glanced at Shigure and his two companions and said, "I hope your strength is as impressive as your words!"

The three ignored him and arrived at the village entrance.

Kakashi suddenly called out to the three of them.

"This is your first mission, so here's a piece of advice!"

"No matter what, stay calm. And don't forget that the strength of your teammates is very important. You are a team, so you need to help each other to complete the mission successfully!"

Upon hearing this, Shigure sensed that something was amiss.

"This time I won't take action, I won't even appear in your sight, I'll just observe from the shadows!"

"I will only take action if you are in danger of death, or if you are already dead."

Do you understand?

Sasuke smiled. It was even better that no Jonin were interfering. Completing the mission on his own was much more challenging than relying on Jonin.

4.4 It can also prove oneself.

Naruto looked at Kakashi and asked, "What does this mean?"

"That means this mission will be entirely completed by the three of us!" Shigure explained to Naruto simply and clearly.

"Really?" Naruto looked surprised.

Kakashi thought Naruto was scared.

But the next second Naruto jumped up excitedly, "Great! I will prove that I am a qualified Konoha ninja!"

"Leave this mere C-level mission to me!"

Seeing Naruto's expression, Kakashi was speechless. He realized he had been worrying for nothing.

"Wait! You're not going to make a move, and instead use my life as practice material for your Konoha ninjas?"

Kakashi looked at Tazuna, who had raised an objection, and said, "Just as Shigure said, the money you gave me is only to hire a genin to protect you. I am a jonin, and whether I take action or not is not up to you to decide!"

Chapter 77: Quest Start - Skill Bar Allocation

Tazuna, rendered speechless by Kakashi's retort, could only grit his teeth in frustration.

There was no other way; the country was too poor, and the money he could use to hire ninjas was all his savings.

The rest of the money was used to purchase building materials for bridges.

Tazner could only sigh silently.

Shigure glanced at Tazuna. Although the other party's bridge-building project had nothing to do with him, the guy's idea was still quite good.

Let's lend a hand if we can!

"Then let's begin the mission!"

After saying that, Kakashi disappeared.

Shigure had just opened her mouth when she hadn't even had a chance to ask Kakashi another question!

Seeing that the other party left so decisively, it was clear that they wanted to leave the problem to them to handle themselves.

The first question when a team is working together to complete a task is not about the enemy, nor how the task should be planned.

But...

"The three of us should choose a captain!"

Shigure spoke directly to Naruto and Sasuke.

Naruto didn't think much of what he was hearing, but Sasuke looked at Shigure.

"You want to be the captain?"

Hmph! Although Shigure is stronger than Sasuke, Sasuke himself admits that, but admitting it doesn't mean admitting defeat.

He won't obey Shigure's orders!

"No, I'm not really interested in being the captain. You can be the captain if you like!"

Sasuke was taken aback by Shigure's refusal and then said, "I don't want to be a captain either."

The two looked at Naruto.

Naruto shook his head frantically, "Uh! Me! Can I?"

Seeing Naruto's silly look, Sasuke patted his head helplessly. "Forget it, if we made you the captain, we probably wouldn't even know how we died!"

At this point, Sasuke turned and glanced at Shigure.

"It's up to you to do it!"

"you sure?"

Shi Yu retorted, "Can't you be a good person yourself?"

Sasuke smiled faintly. "I know my strengths and weaknesses very well. I'm not suitable to be a captain. Your personality is more suitable than mine!"

Since Sasuke has said so, Shigure will not refuse.

Kakashi, who was secretly observing the three, saw that Shigure's feigned indifference had successfully ensnared Sasuke.

Perhaps Sasuke realized that Shigure was deliberately declining, but after putting himself in Shigure's shoes, Sasuke realized that it was neither suitable nor desirable for him, and ultimately chose not to compete.

This actually avoided conflict and contradictions; otherwise, how could Sasuke, with his pride and arrogance, have compromised so quickly?

This first hurdle has been passed perfectly!

A team can have many voices, but there must be someone to make the decision.

But this problem was solved by Shiyu from the very beginning.

Kakashi nodded secretly.

Shiyu's performance was even more perfect than he had imagined.

Not only does it possess formidable strength, but it also has a brilliant mind and knows how to observe and utilize the personalities of its companions.

"Then it's decided, Shi Yu will be our captain!"

As Naruto spoke, Sasuke shrugged, as if Naruto had participated in the discussion.

"Alright! Let's go then! Sasuke, you go first, Naruto, you follow Tazuna, and I'll bring up the rear!"

"Why should I..." Sasuke paused halfway through his sentence, then shut his mouth and walked straight ahead.

Upon hearing Shigure's order, Sasuke's first reaction was still resistance.

After all, no one can order him around, Uchiha Sasuke.