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Chapter 108 Having a child isn't necessarily a blessing~

"Lord Mumu Koutana?"

Tatsuma's mood wasn't as turbulent as Minato's. Instead, he turned to look at the person who had given the two orders. It was none other than Mokume Kōtō, an elite member of the village's younger generation and a well-known Jonin in the village.

Mokumu Kōdō nodded, a somewhat naive smile on his face, and said, "I've heard that you two are quite skilled at throwing ninja tools. Would you like to join the ninja tool class?"

Or perhaps we could join the Hyuga and Uchiha teams to participate in the clearing and defense of the battlefield's perimeter?

Upon hearing this, Tatsuma and Minato exchanged a glance, both understanding the meaning behind Kōtō's words: they were still unable to participate in close combat on the front lines.

It's not a matter of strength. After all, the team has now become a ninja army with a large number of genin. If genin can participate in close combat, then it's impossible for fellow genin like Tatsuma and Minato not to be able to.

The reason is that the village or the legion's higher-ups did not want them to participate in close combat, but instead planned safer paths for them: one was the ninja tool squad, and the other was roaming.

The Ninja Tool Squad is mainly responsible for mid-range firepower coverage and support. With Jonin like Koto Mokumo present, protecting the two is easy, while roaming around is even more flexible.

The battles of the ninja army are more like war in the eyes of ordinary people. Although the jungle warfare allowed them to better utilize their talents as ninjas, it was like scrubbing themselves with silk without getting them dirty.

For a war to be decided, there must be powerful battles and large-scale casualties on one or both sides. Therefore, after more than a week of probing, the two nations of Wind and Fire have now switched to the traditional battle mode.

However, this does not mean that small-scale jungle warfare will disappear directly. Support, supply, and intelligence transmission are also related to the periphery of the battlefield, which also require ninjas to carry out.

The danger level is actually quite high, but if the Hyuga and Uchiha clans are in charge of these tasks, then it's a different story.

Tatsuma and Minato were given special treatment. Minato didn't have any particular thoughts, so he gestured for Tatsuma to decide.

After pondering for a moment, Tatsuma replied, "Lord Mokumo Kōdō, please assign us to the outer perimeter of the battlefield. I think that would suit us better."

Upon hearing this, Kōdō looked at the two of them again. Although the presence of Uchiha and Hyuga ninjas would reduce the danger level considerably, they were still more dangerous than the Ninja Tool Squad.

But this was a choice Orochimaru gave them, and they were free to choose whichever they wanted. Kōdō nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go and talk to them."

After saying that, Kōdō turned and left. He returned a moment later and asked, "The Uchiha group has fewer members. Would you like to go with them, or would you prefer to join the Hyuga group?"

"Let's go with the Uchiha."

Seeing that the two had made their choice, Kōdō led them to the Uchiha's group, gave a brief introduction, and then left. The ninja army then began its march.

Tatsuma glanced at the leader of the team, Uchiha Fugaku, after all, he was a "talented person". Not just anyone can give birth to the brothers Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Sasuke.

Fugaku Uchiha also noticed Tatsuma's gaze, but he seemed to have misunderstood something, with a hint of resentment in his eyes, though he still said calmly, "The Hyuga side focuses on reconnaissance, while we Uchiha carry out the more dangerous extermination missions."

If you have any concerns, you can go and report now while you're still together.

Hearing this, Tatsuma twitched the corner of his mouth and said, "You misunderstand, Fugaku-senpai. It's just that after you and the Uchiha brothers rescued me that day, I haven't had a chance to get to know you or thank you."

Upon hearing this, Fugaku's expression softened considerably, and the corners of his mouth even showed a hint of turning up. However, the next second, he suppressed his smile and maintained his usual calm tone as he said:

"It just happened to happen, no need to dwell on it."

The Uchiha ninjas near Fugaku also maintained calm expressions, but their slightly raised heads and tightly pursed lips, which were meant to suppress their upward curve, indicated that they were actually quite pleased.

Before Tatsuma could continue the conversation, the group started moving, and Tatsuma stopped talking and followed behind Uchiha Fugaku and the others, maintaining formation.

During that time, he also talked to Minato about the Sand Village's combat habits. Actually, the combat habits of ninjas from different countries had been taught in school, and Jiraiya had also taught them when he was teaching them. Tatsuma was just adding to the discussion.

After all, Sunagakure did not participate in the last Shinobi World War, and the understanding of each other between the Wind and Fire Kingdoms was still largely based on the chaotic period before the establishment of the ninja villages. However, the development over the decades has changed both of them.

As they marched, Tatsuma was puzzled because the marching route was different from the previous battlefield direction; it was now further north and closer to the Land of Rain.

The battlefield shift is a normal thing, but Tatsuma suddenly remembered the reason for the Second Shinobi World War.

The Second Shinobi World War was initiated by Amegakure. Amegakure's leader, Hanzo, felt that the distribution of resources in the shinobi world was unfair, and that it was too difficult for a small country like the Land of Rain to develop between large countries.

Therefore, Hanzo chose to declare war on both the Wind and Fire Ninja Nations and the Iron Ninja ...

Tatsuma suddenly realized that the conflict between the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire might have affected the Land of Rain, which was why Hanzo flipped the table.

Thinking about things that these cogs in the machine shouldn't be thinking about, Tatsuma followed the group forward until they reached the border between the Land of Rivers and the Land of Rain, where the marching group slowed down.

It's not because of changes in terrain, and changes in terrain don't have a significant impact on a ninja's speed.

Tatsuma probably only just realized why things had slowed down, because there were signs of battle around them, indicating that this was not the first time the two armies had fought here.

Although the battle has begun to shift to a traditional campaign, ninja warfare still places great emphasis on ambushes, so one can never be too careful.

"Tatsuma, Minato."

At this moment, Fugaku Uchiha suddenly spoke, drawing the attention of the two people around him back. Fugaku touched his ninja tool pouch and the scrolls on his vest, then said:

"We're about to separate from the main group. Follow me. Our destination is about five miles to the northeast. Don't fall behind."

"Yes, Fugaku-senpai!" *2

Tatsuma and Minato quickly checked their equipment. Uchiha Yatsushiro, standing next to Uchiha Fugaku, was giving instructions to the others. Before long, the Uchiha squad and the Hyuga squad quickly separated from the main force.

However, the Uchiha and Hyuga teams were heading in different directions. The Uchiha team, including Tatsuma, headed towards the Land of Rain, while the Hyuga team headed deeper into the Land of Rivers.

During the journey, Fugaku Uchiha kept observing Tatsuma, but he seemed somewhat dissatisfied because Tatsuma's speed was too slow.

Of course, if we're talking about people of the same age, Fugaku Uchiha believes that no one is faster than Tatsuma and Minato, even within the Uchiha clan, which is known for its geniuses.

However, Fugaku believed that Tatsuma was a strongman capable of killing Jonin, but the level he displayed was not even among the best Chunin.

After a while, Fugaku Uchiha asked casually, "How did you defeat the Sand Village Jonin that day?"

"It was just an accident; I don't have that kind of power."

Tatsuma should remain humble, or rather, he can't afford not to be humble. What if Fugaku Uchiha really thinks he's capable and sends him to fight against the Sand Village Jonin they encounter?

Unless Fugaku Uchiha and the others die in the battle, he really doesn't have the ability to fight against Jonin. Tatsuma doesn't want to sacrifice his teammates for a short time.

Upon hearing this, Fugaku did not ask any further questions, but simply said, "Then when you encounter enemies in the future, don't push yourself too hard."

Tatsuma nodded and continued following Fugaku. Five miles wasn't a long distance for ninjas, and they arrived quickly. Along the way, they parted ways with Uchiha Yatsuho and the others. Fugaku landed on a tree, then turned around and said:

"Further north from here is the Land of Rain. The Land of Rain has been sending ninjas here frequently to scout, and the Sand Ninja often detour here to gather and launch surprise attacks. What we need to do is ensure that the main battlefield is not disturbed."

As he spoke, Fugaku removed several scrolls from his vest and tossed them toward the two men, saying, "Let's set up some traps around here first. You should have learned that, right?"

Tatsuma and Minato nodded, and the two unsealed the scroll, revealing a large number of explosive tags and ninja tools, along with their clan crests. Tatsuma almost instinctively spoke up:

"As expected of the Uchiha clan, even their ninja tools and explosive tags are of such high quality."

Fugaku Uchiha's lips curled up, and he even forgot to hide it. Minato waited for Tatsuma to continue, and sure enough, Tatsuma continued, "We can't waste these ninja tools and explosive tags. I will definitely set up traps."

Minato, let's have a contest to see who can set a trap faster, Fugaku-senpai!

As he spoke, Tatsuma looked at Fugaku. This match was designed for Fugaku, since his praise had nothing to do with Minato. Even if he won against Minato, he wouldn't be able to acquire the talent.

Fugaku, being a clever man, picked up the conversation, saying, "Count me in too."

The three nodded in unison and then left the spot. Tatsuma quickly set up a trap, and Minato, who also enjoyed the feeling of winning, was not to be outdone.

Fugaku Uchiha wasn't in a hurry. Instead, he observed the two of them and found that their techniques and positioning were impeccable. He was somewhat amazed, as such basic skills were even rarer in young geniuses.

Since Fugaku Uchiha wasn't fully focused on the race, Tatsuma, with his familiarity with the terrain, quickly set up the traps. He took some of Minato's ninja tools and explosive tags, and said with a smile:

"Looks like I'm still the better one, Minato."

"Ding~ [Speed ​​+3], [Wisdom +5]; Special Talent: Many Children, Many Blessings (Uchiha Fugaku Limited Edition), Pick up?"

Upon seeing that special talent, Chenma was startled; he was not one to enjoy such a blessing.

"Only pick up the standard talents!!!"

(End of this chapter)