Konoha: I, Uchiha, am brimming with positive energy

Chapter 68 Jonin Exam Mission

The Uchiha clan's weapons business has a good reputation and high quality, and they also do business with the village regularly.

However, the village requested a lot of military equipment this time, which happened to be controlled by Kenji Uchiha. Moreover, it was just a Jonin exam spot, which was not a big deal, so Kenji Uchiha took it back.

As for his mission resume, Kenji Uchiha had his clansmen help him with that, though it cost him a bit more money.

Fortunately, Uchiha Yoichi has plenty of money right now.

Just go directly to Hiruzen Sarutobi to receive the mission. It's usually an A-rank mission that tests a ninja's overall abilities. Chunin already have the qualities to lead a team, while Jonin need to take on more advanced tasks.

For example, completing missions between countries or achieving victory on the battlefield. The reason why Jonin are the decisive force in a village is because they have many things to take care of.

Of course, the most important thing is strength. As long as you have enough strength, even if you are not good at other things, you can still become a special Jonin.

If Uchiha Yoichi wants to shine on the battlefield, the first thing he needs to do is become a Jonin. Otherwise, with the rank of Chunin, he will only be able to be commanded on the battlefield.

"There's no time to lose, Elder Xianci. I'll go get the mission today, and if things go smoothly, we can set off this afternoon!"

Upon hearing Uchiha Yoichi's words, Uchiha Kenji paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "That's fine too. It just so happens that the Third Hokage wants you to go over this morning. But are you ready? If the mission is too difficult, you'll need the help of your clansmen."

Uchiha Yoichi said, "I often leave the village, so I don't have much to prepare. Besides, the Jonin Exams require the help of my clansmen, so how can I convince them? I can handle it on my own."

"Is that so? Okay then."

Kenji Uchiha nodded after hearing this and said, "You often leave the village, so you should be familiar with the experience of traveling outside. However, this Jonin spot was obtained in a somewhat dishonorable way, so they might not make things easy for you on missions. You need to be careful."

"I understand, Elder Kenji, don't worry."

Uchiha Yoichi said that his strength had improved very quickly in the past year.

He was similar to Uchiha Sasuke in that he suddenly improved his strength in a short period of time; the latter wasted a few years at the Ninja Academy, and became a Jonin at the Valley of the End in less than a year after graduation, which was due to his many opportunities.

Uchiha Yoichi was the same.

Lightning Release Chakra Mode, Three-Tomoe Sharingan, Rising Godzilla Jinchuriki, Swordsmanship, Elite Jonin-level Chakra.

With all these factors combined, Uchiha Yoichi's strength was definitely not low. Although he only exchanged one move with Hatake Sakumo in the Daimyo's mansion in the Land of Rivers, he did not feel as much pressure as he did in the guard unit.

It's possible that Sakumo Hatake wasn't taking it seriously, but Yoichi Uchiha's improvement in strength is becoming increasingly evident.

After leaving the Uchiha clan compound, Uchiha Yoichi headed straight for the Hokage Building.

He hasn't had much to do lately, except for cultivation. It doesn't matter whether he does it earlier or later. He also just asked Uchiha Kenji to take care of Uzumaki Mina. There's almost nothing for him to worry about in the village.

Upon arriving at the Hokage Building, Uchiha Yoichi went straight to the Hokage's office. After knocking and receiving permission, he pushed the door open and went inside.

"Hokage-sama!"

"Oh, it's Yang Yi-kun. Perfect, we need you two together for this mission."

When Hiruzen Sarutobi saw Yoichi Uchiha, he said in a friendly tone that he was not alone in the room; there were many other ninjas there as well.

One of the white-haired, spiky figures, nearly two meters tall, caught Uchiha Yoichi's attention; he wore wooden clogs and a red outer robe, had a red mark on his face, and a headband with the word "oil" printed on it.

Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin.

Besides Jiraiya, there were also the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, Inuzuka and Aburame, and three unfamiliar ninjas, as well as two advisors, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu.

Uchiha Yang immediately began to ponder in his mind, wondering why a mission requiring the deployment of the three legendary Sannin was suddenly becoming so troublesome.

"Everyone's almost here, so let's talk about the operation first."

Hiruzen Sarutobi placed his hands on the table, his expression solemn, and addressed the crowd.

"The negotiations between the Daimyo Prefecture and the new Daimyo of the Land of Rivers are nearing completion. The Daimyo of the Land of Rivers is still inclined towards us, and the alliance treaty will be signed next. The Land of Fire has already dispatched its Foreign Minister to the Land of Rivers, and Konoha has decided to send you there."

"On the surface, they are protecting the Foreign Minister, but in secret they also need to maintain contact with the new Daimyo's ninja stronghold in the Land of Rivers. Now, the Sand Village has lost the trust of the Daimyo's government in the Land of Rivers, and Konoha's military forces have expanded into the Land of Rivers."

At this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment.

At this moment, Nara Shikaku spoke up, asking, "In that case, it will definitely provoke a strong response from the Sand Village. Third Hokage, has the Sand Village been making any moves lately?"

"It's precisely because there's been no movement that I have no idea what the Sand Village ninja are doing."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and continued, "The information the Anbu gathered was that the Third Kazekage was planning to visit the Land of Rivers, but so much time has passed and there's been no movement from Sunagakure, nor any news of the Third Kazekage. It seems he has suddenly disappeared."

"Is the intelligence source accurate? Or has the Third Kazekage cancelled this plan and returned to Sunagakure to mislead us?"

"The information obtained by the sacrifice of two members of the Dark Division is absolutely accurate; as for canceling this decision, wouldn't that be abandoning peace negotiations with the Land of Rivers?"

After thinking for a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said, "There are no signs of war in Sunagakure, so they probably won't resort to war. Besides, if they were to start a war, Sunagakure would suffer even greater losses."

"Furthermore, after the Third Kazekage suddenly disappeared, Sunagakure sent representatives to the Land of River again for negotiations, this time specifically requesting that people from Konoha be present!"

Jiraiya asked, "Old man, what exactly is the Sand Village planning to do?"

"I don't know, so I'll have you go to the Land of Rivers to find out."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked around at everyone and then continued, "Jiraiya, you, Shikaku Nara, Inoichi Yamanaka, and Choza Akimichi will deal with the Sunagakure delegation. The rest of you will infiltrate the Land of Wind to gather information on the Third Kazekage. The Anbu will provide you with support."

"Yoichi-kun, this is also your Jonin assessment mission."

As soon as Hiruzen Sarutobi finished speaking, almost everyone in the room turned to look at him at the same time. He was taking the Jonin Exams at the age of fourteen. If he succeeded, he would become another genius Jonin.

The last Jonin who turned fourteen was Minato Namikaze.

"I understand, Hokage-sama."

Uchiha Yoichi remained calm and readily agreed.

He and Elder Kenji guessed that the Konoha higher-ups wouldn't let him pass the Jonin Exams smoothly, but they didn't expect the other side to be so despicable.

Inquiring about the Third Kazekage—this isn't an A-rank Jonin assessment mission; it's practically an S-rank Jonin team mission.

Information about the village's Kage is not so easy to obtain, especially since he is not a reconnaissance ninja.

If he hadn't known that the Third Kazekage might be in trouble, Uchiha Yoichi would never have agreed so readily.

(End of this chapter)