When all the Cloud Ninja had left, Orochimaru's orders finally brought a sigh of relief to the Konoha ninjas, as the Jinchuriki had put immense pressure on them.

"Carrot, well done."

Orochimaru approached Karot and showered him with praise.

"My efforts weren't in vain. Bringing you to my territory is a battleground for the losers. You're in high demand."

"Thank you for the compliment, Lord Orochimaru."

"I will report the details of this battle truthfully, especially regarding you, Carrot. With your strength, the title of Chunin is no longer suitable for you. I would like to congratulate you in advance on becoming a Jonin."

"Thank you, Lord Orochimaru."

"You're welcome, you deserve it."

After speaking, Orochimaru left. The entire battlefield now required his decision, and he had already taken time out of his busy schedule to come and talk to Karot.

"Carrot didn't expect you to be so strong."

Sanada had been following Carrot closely from the start of the war, fully aware of Carrot's strength, which far surpassed his own. When someone's strength exceeds your expectations, you can't feel jealousy. He and Carrot were teammates, yet the difference in their strength was like that between people from two different worlds.

"You figured it out. I've been hiding it for so long, but you still found out."

Carrot remained grinning. His favorite pastime was teasing the arrogant Sanada.

"Carrot, we may have to part ways from now on. Take good care of yourself."

Hyuga Sanada overheard Orochimaru and Karot's conversation. Karot was about to be promoted to Jonin and leave the team, making his teammate the youngest Jonin in Konoha history. He recalled how he had looked down on Karot when Karot first joined the team, but in the blink of an eye, Karot had left him far behind.

"Hahaha, does a temporary separation have to be made like a life-or-death farewell? I still prefer the stripper Sanada."

"Damn it, go to hell, Carrot."

This was a lifelong regret for Hyuga Sanada. He got drunk at a dinner party and was tricked into dancing in front of everyone by Carrot. Normally, one wouldn't remember anything after waking up from being drunk, but the crucial point was that there was a guy named Lao Liu who helped him recall every single detail of his drunkenness. This made Hyuga Sanada feel utterly ashamed.

The other ninjas couldn't help but look at Sanada with a hint of envy. Karot's strength had earned him the respect of the other ninjas in this battle, and many of them had become his fans.

The details of the battle were transmitted back to Konoha using a secret technique. When Hiruzen Yuan Fei opened the scroll that had been spat out of the white snake's mouth, his face twitched slightly. The scroll, covered in a thick substance, made it difficult for Hiruzen Yuan Fei to handle.

Every time I see Orochimaru's secret techniques, I feel a sense of unease. Opening the scroll, I was shocked to see its contents.

"A ball of light emitted from his hand caused the deaths of more than a hundred ninjas."

Yuan Fei-hyu gasped.

"Is this what you call a bloodline limit, Sakumo?"

Hiruzen Yuan Fei fell into deep thought. Karot's performance had given Hiruzen Yuan Fei a different idea. Subduing Karot to strengthen the power of the Hokage system had become a problem.

However, the answer to the problem soon became clear. Orochimaru suggested promoting Karot to Jonin, and Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed after a moment's thought.

"Promote Carrot to the rank of Jonin, making him qualified to lead a ninja squad."

Soon, Yuan Fei shoved Carrot's appointment into the white snake's mouth, and with a "pop," the white snake turned into smoke and disappeared.

The Cloud Ninja Jinchuriki have all gone to the battlefield. It seems that the old Raikage is serious. Unfortunately, our Jinchuriki can't perfectly control the Nine-Tails' power yet. Once they're on the battlefield, they won't be able to distinguish friend from foe, leading to heavy losses. Whether Orochimaru can withstand the pressure from the Cloud Ninja is something Hiruzen Sarutobi can only trust. If he can't, Hiruzen Sarutobi will have to go to the battlefield himself. Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughts drifted further and further away. He'd better observe the lives of the Konoha people with his glass ball! He wondered if spies all liked to hang out in bathhouses; anyway, the Third Hokage was impartial and incorruptible.

Shortly afterward, Orochimaru received a reply from the Hokage, which affirmed his merits in commanding the battle and approved his suggestions.

"Karot Hatake, in recognition of your outstanding performance in the last battle, the Hokage has ordered your promotion to Jonin, granting you the qualification to lead a team independently. I hope you will not disappoint the Hokage in the future and will contribute to the prosperity of Konoha."

Orochimaru publicly announced Karot's promotion, and all the ninjas present were convinced of his merits and were impressed by his strength.

Chapter 31 Mission

"Carrot, I need you to carry out a mission."

Orochimaru summoned Carrot and said...

"Lord Orochimaru, what is the mission?"

Inside the temporary command post, Carrot asked Orochimaru, "You haven't even had a chance to enjoy your promotion appointment letter before you're already assigning tasks. This capitalist's face is impossible to guard against."

"I need you to lead a small team to bypass the Cloud Ninja's rear, harass them, cut off their supply lines, and increase our chances of winning this war."

"You can choose to refuse, but this mission is too risky. You'll be deep behind enemy lines with no support. If you're surrounded, you might not even be able to escape. Are you still willing to accept?"

"I like challenging missions, like guerrilla warfare! I'm good at that."

Guerrilla warfare?

This was the first time Orochimaru had heard a name used to describe war.

"When the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy camps, we harass; when the enemy tires, we attack; when the enemy retreats, we pursue."

"it is good."

After Karot finished speaking, Orochimaru couldn't help but shout "Good!"

"Now I have even more confidence in you to carry out this mission. Go and prepare, and you can set off."

"Yes."

Speed ​​is of the essence in war. Since this mission involves God infiltrating the enemy's rear, Carrot's team cannot have too many people this time. They chose the Hyuga clan and the Ino-Shika-Cho trio from the branch family.

"Our priority is to infiltrate the Land of Lightning, disrupt the Cloud Ninja's supply lines, and deprive the frontline ninja of supplies. We will harass and destroy their strongholds; in short, we will spare no effort to destroy the Cloud Ninja's manpower."

After Carrot gathered them together, they informed each other of the specific details of the mission.

Hyuga Kouji, your mission is especially important. Your eyes are our compass, and we entrust the safety of our surroundings to you.

"clear."

Hyuga Koji nodded solemnly.

"Nara Jubei, Yamanaka Nanjiro, Akimichi Tezuka, are you ready?"

"Ready, Captain."

"Okay, let's go now."

Having separated from the main force, the squad headed towards the Land of Lightning at top speed.

"Lord Orochimaru, isn't this mission too difficult for Jonin Karot?"

In the temporary command center of the Konoha ninja, a Jonin couldn't help but ask Orochimaru a question.

"Don't underestimate Carrot. The battle just now didn't show his full strength."

The Jonin couldn't help but shudder at the thought of Karot's ability to kill over a hundred ninjas with a single move, and murmured a question.

"Is this why you chose Jonin Karot, Lord Orochimaru?"

"Ha, no one is more suitable than him."

"He's Lord White Fang's son! What if he fails?"

"If he fails, he can only blame his bad luck. I will personally give him an explanation from Senior Sakumo."

"And you, as my advisor, are here to carry out my will, not to question me."

Orochimaru said in an icy tone.

The strategist, realizing he had crossed a line, kept quiet.

After a day of forced march, Carrot's squad crossed the Land of Soup and arrived at the border.

"A large number of ninjas have appeared ahead on our only route. If we go through here, we may be surrounded by them."

"This is what Hyuga Kouji, the Eye of the Squad, said."

After hearing Hyuga Koji's report, everyone turned their attention to Captain Carrot, awaiting his orders. Carrot closed his eyes and sensed the entire number of people at the Cloud Ninja base. No one could hide from him. He opened his eyes and gave the order.

"Go around it, or rush through the opponent's weak points in defense."

"Yes."

On a dark and windy night, when murder and arson were common, Carrot and his men, having waited until nightfall, sharpened their knives and crept toward the Cloud Ninja defense line.

The direction Carrot and his group wanted to raid was only occupied by two small teams of eight people, making it the weakest point in the defense. The five of them approached cautiously, and the more they worried about the unexpected, the more likely it was to happen. Why were there only eight Cloud Ninja guarding this place? It turned out that one of the Jonin had extraordinary sensory abilities.

"who?"

A Cloud Ninja jonin shouted loudly. His voice was especially jarring in the quiet night. Instantly, the entire Cloud Ninja territory erupted in noise.

"Oh no, we've been spotted! Quick, get through the wire as fast as you can!"

Now that they'd been discovered, Carrot and the others decided to stop hiding and expose themselves completely.

A burst of energy blast exploded, instantly engulfing the Cloud Ninja stationed there; all eight of them fell down without exception.

"Run."

"Carrot spoke again," they said. "They have no time to waste. If they are surrounded by Cloud Ninja, it will be difficult to escape."

Carrot's face darkened as a Cloud Ninja squad rushed toward him and his companions.

Hyuga Koji noticed it too and quickly asked Carrot.

"Captain, there are people ahead. What do we do now?"

The three members of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio awaited Carrot's orders and were preparing to fight to the death.

"You go first, I'll cover the rear."

Before Carrot could finish speaking, his teammates wanted to stay and help, but Carrot stopped them.

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