Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 143 Reconnaissance

Under a blazing sun.

The yellow sand stretches endlessly, the sand dunes are adjacent to each other, and the waves ripple like waves, swaying with the wind.

The vast desert, the majestic sea of ​​sand, is deathly silent and still.

It always gives you a monotonous color, yellow, yellow, always a scorching yellow.

It's as if nature has frozen the surging sandstorms and the towering heat waves here in an instant, making them stand still forever.

This place is located within the territory of the Land of Wind.

In the vast sky, at the edge of sight, a tiny black dot is rapidly traversing the heavens at an extraordinary speed.

Standing atop the bald eagle's back, Toshiro held a long telescope, carefully observing the terrain and landforms below.

At the same time, they were searching for any signs of ninja activity in the vicinity, hoping to glean some useful information from them.

"Let's go. We've scouted this area enough; it's time to head back to camp!"

He put away his binoculars, lightly tapped his foot, and issued a command to the "Mountain Eagle" beneath his feet.

They've been away from the camp for quite some time now, so it's about time they head back.

Upon receiving the signal, "Mountain Eagle" nimbly turned around, causing Winter Lion on its back no jolt. It then complained, "Winter Lion! Next time there's a mission like this, you'll have to give us extra food! This harsh environment is really tough on 'birds'! Ten... uh! Fifteen whole roasted lambs!"

Upon hearing this, Toshiro couldn't help but rub his forehead. He really didn't know if teaching this bird to talk was the right thing to do or the wrong thing.

Now, it gives him a headache from time to time.

This spirit beast has only recently learned to speak, and it clearly cannot yet master some metaphorical words, occasionally uttering phrases that leave him speechless.

If that were all, it wouldn't be so bad. The problem is that this dead bird has actually learned to bargain, and every now and then it asks for a raise in its "wages".

This inevitably made Toshiro reminisce about the past, when a single glance from him could make the other party obediently comply.

"Remember to add plenty of cumin when roasting the lamb; that will make the lamb taste even better!"

Seeing that the other party was clearly going too far, Toshiro, unable to bear it any longer, stomped his foot and roared loudly.

"You dare to make demands? And you even want it cumin-flavored? You dead bird, you're ugly but you dream big."

"If you think it's too dry or too hot here, why don't you fly higher? You actually demanded fifteen roasted lambs! Do you even know how much fifteen lambs cost?"

"Isn't this just to make things easier, so you can investigate more thoroughly?"

"quibble……"

Ever since this eagle began to show signs of intelligence and slowly learned to speak, its habits have gradually become more like those of humans.

Especially after trying cooked food once, they became even more disdainful of the sea fish they used to eat and the prey they caught.

This was a huge burden for Toshiro, who was short of money.

Given the appetite of "Mountain Eagle," if it weren't for Konoha's system of providing a certain amount of food for summoning beasts, he would probably be bankrupt by now!

Even so, Toshiro couldn't help but wonder whether he had found a helper or the other party had found a long-term meal ticket.

Given this guy's size, just thinking about the strain on him to feed him normally sent chills down Toshiro's spine.

No wonder no one specifically trains large or giant summoned beasts...

It's not that I don't want to raise them, it's just that I can't afford it. With that much money, wouldn't it be better to train ninjas?

Upon returning to camp, they submitted the routes they had gathered, which showed signs of ninja activity, to their superiors.

With a moment of respite, Toshiro returned to his tent and fell asleep immediately!

This reconnaissance mission took quite a while, almost a week in total. Although it was only a rough reconnaissance of the Sand Kingdom's supply lines, the process was extremely time-consuming and labor-intensive.

It was he who, by virtue of his aerial superiority as "Mountain Eagle," was able to complete such a massive reconnaissance mission all by himself.

Although only some suspicious points have been roughly circled, the level of danger involved is undeniable. If one is not careful and is killed by the ninjas of Sunagakure, then it will be a big problem.

If someone is behind enemy lines, isolated and without support, their chances of survival are slim.

He's still very young, with plenty of good times ahead of him. So he's always extremely careful during reconnaissance missions, and at the same time, he makes sure that clumsy bird flies as high as possible to ensure its own safety.

Fortunately, none of the flying summons from Sunagakure could match "Mountain Eagle." Even the rarer flying ninjas couldn't match its speed.

Otherwise, Toshiro would be in danger!

Is it true that there's no shortage of smart people in any world? Especially during times of war! Following the concept of aerial transport missions, the concept of aerial reconnaissance was also proposed by the ninjas of Konoha Village.

Faced with a shortage of manpower, the camp's leadership did not hesitate and assigned Toshiro the task of reconnaissance at the front.

After the initial few attempts, these high-ranking officials undoubtedly discovered the benefits of air superiority. They would periodically dispatch Toshiro to bypass the Sunagakure camp where they were facing off at the front lines to conduct reconnaissance of the enemy's rear deployments and logistics.

The results were quite impressive, although precision wasn't guaranteed. However, its efficiency was undeniable. It also saved a significant amount of manpower and prevented numerous ninja casualties.

It's important to understand that even a piece of intelligence that isn't entirely accurate is invaluable. Sending ninjas to infiltrate behind enemy lines for detailed reconnaissance would result in staggering casualties. Once discovered by the Sand Ninja, it's practically a one-way trip.

With Toshiro's aerial advantage, coupled with Konoha's excellent intelligence system, his role became almost irreplaceable.

Therefore, Toshiro himself became a highly sought-after figure in this Konoha camp. Whether it was the emergency transport of logistical supplies or reconnaissance behind enemy lines, his presence was indispensable.

Toshiro was speechless at the change in his identity.

He never expected it. The battlefield he had imagined, filled with slaughter, death, and smoke, would unfold before him in such a way.

But this isn't bad either; at least it's much better than those cannon fodder on the front lines.

(End of this chapter)