Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 238 Delivering Letters

Under the bright sunshine.

Having completed his Zen meditation practice, Toshiro left the Naka River and headed towards his family's residence.

Even after achieving immortality, he did not interrupt his meditation practice.

This kind of practice can help him feel the breath of nature, which will help him enter the immortal mode more quickly.

Upon returning to Konoha, the sparsely populated Naka River, which was relatively close to the village, became his first choice for training.

About half a year ago, he saw a little devil jump off a cliff nearby. Unfortunately, the little devil was awakened by the cawing of a crow at the last moment and managed to save himself.

Otherwise, there would be far fewer problems in the future.

It has been almost half a year since the Kannabi Bridge quest ended.

Konoha also successfully signed a ceasefire agreement with Iwagakure, and the terms were quite generous.

This caused great dissatisfaction among many ninjas who lost their loved ones in the war.

In response, the third generation leader planned to abdicate to appease the villagers.

He has already decided on his successor.

However, considering that the other party is still young, it is necessary to make some good arrangements before stepping down behind the scenes.

However, none of these things concern Toshiro.

However, how could the Third Hokage, who was still in office, possibly allow an Uchiha to live such a leisurely life in the village?

"I wonder what mission the Third Hokage has summoned me here for?"

After finishing breakfast, Toshiro arrived at the Hokage Building in the center of the village. He had received a message from the Anbu early that morning.

"There is indeed a task that needs your completion."

"It's my pleasure!"

Although he said that, Toshiro was already cursing in his heart.

He had only enjoyed six months of leisurely work life, and now he was being assigned tasks. I really didn't want him to be idle.

"Here's the thing: although the village has signed a peace agreement with the Iwa ninja, the war is not over."

Furthermore, Cloud Ninja are frequently probing the northern border. Although Jiraiya has been dispatched there, this is not a long-term solution!

At this point, the Third Hokage paused for a moment, seemingly wanting to see Toshiro's reaction.

Unfortunately, he showed no reaction to the news, remaining calm and quietly waiting for the Third Hokage to continue.

"And the Land of Water has become even more restless lately, so I hope you can complete this mission so that peace can be achieved sooner~"

"You've already brought up peace, how can I refuse?"

Upon hearing the Third Hokage's speech, Toshiro was surprised to find that only half a year had passed, and he would once again be sent to the front lines as cannon fodder. He wondered whether it would be to the northern border or to Orochimaru's side in the Land of Water.

At this time, Orochimaru had already been "exiled" by the Third Hokage to the front lines of the war against the Land of Water to serve as a battlefield commander, presumably to get rid of him and make way for someone else.

And I guess my destination will be there.

However, he wasn't flustered. He was no longer the kid who had to tremble in fear when facing Orochimaru three years ago.

Especially after his battle with the loess.

"The quest scroll is here. I hope you will carefully consider whether or not you want to accept this quest!"

Before Toshiro could think further, the Third Hokage tossed him a scroll. Moreover, he emphasized the word "cautious."

For Kakashi's Sharingan, he had to make some compromises and arrange Toshiro's whereabouts, but because of his status, it wouldn't be that easy.

If he fails to complete the mission and unfortunately dies during it, it's no wonder that the Third Hokage broke his promise.

The opportunity was given to the other side, but the Uchiha clan failed to seize it.

"I knew this old man looking for me couldn't be anything good!"

His inner monologue was full of emotion, but Toshiro was now able to keep his emotions completely hidden. He calmly unrolled the mission scroll in his hand.

He wanted to see what kind of mission Hiruzen Sarutobi would prepare for him.

"hiss!"

Just by glancing at the contents of the scroll, Toshiro gasped. All the composure he had cultivated on the battlefield over the years vanished from his mind.

At the same time, he kept thinking to himself, "Is this old man trying to use someone else to do his dirty work? Otherwise, why would he assign him such a deadly task?"

It wasn't that Uchiha Toshiro was judging others by his own petty standards; the Third Hokage assigning him this mission was truly absurd.

"This mission was originally intended for Minato Namikaze; no one was more suitable for it than him!"

"But he's not currently in Konoha. After much consideration, I believe you are the best candidate to complete this mission!"

After saying this, the Third Hokage pressed down on his straw hat, quietly observing Toshiro's reaction.

To put it simply, this mission is to deliver a letter.

The only problem is the address and recipient; it's easy to run into trouble if you're not careful.

"I wonder what was in the letter the Third Hokage was preparing to send to the Fourth Kazekage?"

Toshiro expressed his reluctance to do just this one task in a very tactful way.

Logically speaking, how could the letter that the Hokage gave to the Kazekage possibly be revealed to him, a ninja on a mission?

But at this moment, Toshiro asked the question, and the Third Hokage would surely understand the meaning behind it.

"Regarding this mission..."

Without answering Toshiro's question, the Third Hokage took a puff from his pipe, narrowed his eyes, and looked down at Uchiha Toshiro.

She began to explain the importance of the mission to him, while also subtly pointing out the reasons for it.

He was very dissatisfied with Toshiro's response.

It's important to understand that a Konoha ninja has no right to refuse a mission issued by the Hokage. The other party's current attitude clearly shows they don't take the "Will of Fire" seriously.

However, considering the other party's surname, he became even more determined to let the other party complete the task.

"In that case, I understand."

After listening to the Third Hokage's explanation, Toshiro gained a general understanding of the mission's origins. At the same time, the Hokage's attitude made it clear that relying on his Uchiha identity to refuse the mission was essentially impossible.

Or rather, it was precisely because of his surname that this task fell to him.

(End of this chapter)