Naruto: Random Flying Thunder God Technique? Intercepting the Dark-Dark Fruit

Then, he explained the details of the mission in detail.

"The Hokage has ordered that we strengthen the protection of the target for the foreseeable future. This important task will be carried out by our team."

Neither Shiranui Xiao nor "Yue" inquired why the Hokage would specifically order the protection of a Chunin.

As for "Moon", having worked in the Anbu for many years, she knows that a qualified Anbu ninja should ask fewer questions and do more.

Moreover, if there were any secrets involved, since they weren't explicitly stated, then they shouldn't know them.

For Shiranui Sho, the reason behind it is not a secret.

Kushina Uzumaki now has a very special identity.

As the next Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, he holds strategic significance for Konoha.

Seeing that the two did not raise any objections to the mission details, "Wolf" continued.

“Eagle is still resting... so this task will be carried out by the three of us in shifts.”

"If you discover any abnormalities, record them immediately. If you encounter any emergencies that you cannot resolve, notify me promptly. In case of an emergency, you can directly notify the Hokage."

"..."

Shiranui Sou frowned slightly.

Firstly, he didn't expect that his first task after joining the Dark Division would be this.

Secondly, although the task list is supposed to be for protection, it also contains elements of surveillance.

However, given Kushina's significant status and the recent kidnapping incident involving Cloud Ninja, it's understandable that the Hokage would want to strengthen her protection.

Seeing his silence, "Wolf" pressed on, "Dark, did you hear the details of the mission?"

"Clear."

Shiranui Xiao nodded.

"Wolf" said with satisfaction, "Very good. Today is the first day of the mission. I will first show you the mission process. After that, we will take turns working one day each."

"Captain, the target has finished buying his things and left."

"Moon" pointed to the chaotic crowd in the distant vegetable market, where the girl's bright red hair stood out among the various colors of vegetables, which were predominantly green.

"Follow."

The Wolf Captain made a gesture.

The three figures vanished from their spot in an instant.

……

After leaving the market with her shopping basket, Kushina Uzumaki went straight back to her apartment.

After becoming a ninja, Kushina moved out of the Mito Uzumaki family and lived alone.

After living there for several years, this cozy little apartment is now filled with traces of her life.

The red-haired girl opened the door with a smile and then disappeared from Shiranui Sho's sight.

Seeing this, the "Wolf" captain lowered his voice and gave the two more instructions.

"During the mission, it is also important to protect the privacy of the target. Unless in an emergency, never enter the target's private area."

A short while later, a series of complex and varied sounds came from behind the brown wooden door of the apartment.

First came the sound of heavy objects hitting and striking, then the sound of a sharp blade chopping something, and finally the sound of boiling water.

As a good team leader who teaches according to aptitude, "Wolf" said in a deep voice: "Listen carefully. Making a judgment on the basic situation of the target through these movements is the key to the mission."

Then, he looked at "Moon" beside him and asked, "Moon, can you tell what sound it is?"

After a moment of contemplation, "Moon" asked uncertainly, "Could that sound be from handling a corpse?"

He subconsciously looked at the "wolf," and scratched his head sheepishly when he met that "death stare."

He said gruffly, "Captain, you know me. I used to do more assassination missions."

The wolf remained silent for a moment, then finally sighed and looked at the newcomer.

"An, what's your opinion?"

When called by her codename, Shiranui Sho was stunned for a second before she reacted and then expressed her opinion.

"Jiu... The goal should be to make tonkotsu ramen. First, I kneaded the dough, then I simply processed the pork bones and blanched them in cold water to remove the fishy smell. The water has just boiled now."

After the words were spoken, an eerie silence instantly fell over the corner where they were hiding.

"Wolf" looked at him with a strange expression, while "Moon" was completely dumbfounded behind the mask.

Dude, you don't look like a member of the Hyuga clan. Did you use X-ray vision cheat?

However, not long after, an enticing salty aroma wafted out through the crack in the door, confirming what Xiao had just said.

Kushina's cooking skills seem to have improved quite a bit since last time...

Shiranui Sho ignored the strange looks from the two people beside her and thought to herself.

He subconsciously wanted to touch his nose, but his fingers were blocked by the eagle beak mask, so he silently put his hand down.

After a while, a rustling sound came from inside the room, and then the door opened from the inside out.

The girl who was dressed casually just moments ago has now changed into a pale yellow short skirt, and her bright red hair seems to have been recombed, making it neater and smoother.

She was carrying a bag, the outline of a food box vaguely visible inside.

Chapter 35 Report to the Captain, this is my home!

Kushina's small, white, pearl-like feet, clad in a pair of delicate shoes, took a step forward.

Just as Shiranui Sho was wondering where the girl was going after leaving the house, the half-step she had taken was retracted.

Kushina glanced around with her bright eyes, and only after confirming that no one was in sight did she carefully lower her head.

Her cute little nose twitched, and then her brows furrowed slightly.

"Oh no, the strong ramen smell on me hasn't gone away yet!"

Kushina quickly turned around and retreated back into the half-open doorway.

The corridor fell silent again as the door closed.

Seeing that she had returned to the room for some unknown reason, the three people who had been hiding in the shadows began to talk again.

The wolf instructed, "The target has his own life, and we usually don't disturb him, but we must ensure that we can intervene in time if an emergency occurs."

He used the current situation as an example: "For example, in the situation just now, we don't know where the target is going, but we need to make sure that the direction of the target is clear and reasonable."

"Captain, I know where the target is."

Upon hearing this, "Yue" laughed heartily. He hadn't been able to tell when she was making ramen inside, but this time she couldn't hide it from his eyes.

The wolf turned to look at him, raising its chin to signal him to explain.

"Yue" cleared his throat and said.

"Compared to when she was at the market, the target has clearly dressed up. For a young girl, there is only one possibility."

"Wolf" calmly said, "According to the intelligence we have, the target should still be single."

"Captain, things are different now than they used to be. Nowadays, people value free love, and there's still an ambiguous process between being single and being in a relationship."

"Moon" chuckled and joked.

Seeing this, Shiranui looked at the two of them in surprise.

It seems that "Moon" and "Wolf" are not only teammates in the Dark Division, but also have a good personal relationship.

However, Yue's words did enlighten him.

Looking at the tightly closed door, Shiranui Sho had some vague guesses in her mind.

Before long, the neatly dressed girl stepped out of the room again.

This time she didn't stop, and walked lightly in the clear direction.

Following more than ten meters behind Kushina Uzumaki, "Wolf" turned his head and whispered instructions again.

"If what Yue said is true, we should conduct a background check on the person the target came into contact with, to prevent anyone with ill intentions from getting close to the target."

Shiranui Xiao was immediately embarrassed: "This..."

"An, what's wrong?"

"Wolf" looked at Shiranui Xiao with curiosity; he was not a boss who did not allow his subordinates to have their own ideas.

"No, it's nothing."

Shiranui Sho looked up at the vast sky, where a few clouds drifted leisurely.

Soon, the three watched as Kushina Uzumaki crossed several streets, stopped in front of an apartment building, and then walked up the stairs.

"Bringing freshly made ramen to visit your crush's home is so romantic. It reminds me of when I first met my wife."

Looking at the girl's retreating figure, "Yue" couldn't help but sigh.

Shiranui Sho asked curiously, "Did you make ramen or eat ramen, Yue-senpai?"

Upon hearing this, "Yue" scratched her head before speaking.

"...They make ramen."

The wolf interrupted their conversation: "Stop talking nonsense and follow me."

Kushina stopped in front of a door, her bright eyes reflecting the various wood grain patterns on the door.

She held the ramen in her left hand, and raised her right hand, gently tapping the door three times with her knuckles.

dong dong dong-

There was a knock on the door, but no one answered.

Seeing this, the wolf lowered its voice and gave a warning.

"An, write down this address. You'll be responsible for investigating the identity of anyone the target has been in contact with."

"Captain Wolf, this..."

Shiranui Sou scratched her dark purple short hair.

"Ok?"

Shiranui Sho coughed lightly and cleared her throat.

"Reporting to the captain, this is my home!"

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After a long while, and after listening to Shiranui Sou's brief explanation, "Wolf" helplessly put his hand to his forehead.

"Dark, you knew the target, why didn't you say so sooner?"

Shiranui Sho also said confidently, "Captain, you said yesterday that we should try not to let personal feelings interfere with the mission."

"..."

The "Wolf" team leader was speechless for a moment.

Shiranui Sho then asked, "Captain, should I go open the door?"

This question stumped the "wolf".

Having carried out missions for many years, this was the first time he had encountered such a situation.

Logically speaking, as members of the shadowy unit, they shouldn't have too much contact with the mission target.

The same applies even if the mission target knows they are under the protection of the shadows.

But prohibiting contact is obviously unreasonable, given their close relationship.

The Dark Division does not object to its members' Dark Division identities being known to their families or lovers.

After a moment's thought, the wolf made a decision.

"Dark, go ahead."

At the same time, he had already begun to speculate.