Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 84 Captain

"Um! Isn't the teacher involved in this task?"

Toshiro was somewhat surprised when he took the scroll. He hadn't expected that his mentor wouldn't be participating in their first C-rank mission.

So they just let this group of "rookies" complete the task on their own.

"So, who will be the team leader for this mission?"

Seeing that Shigemasa-sensei's mind was made up and he didn't seem like he would change his mind easily, Toshiro couldn't help but ask as he took the scroll.

Which of the three of them will be in charge of this mission and become the temporary team leader is an extremely important matter.

If something goes wrong, it could affect the harmony between the three of them.

If things get out of hand, forget about carrying out missions; it would be a miracle if they didn't start fighting amongst themselves!

"That's a decision for the three of you to make!"

A slight smile played on his lips, leaving Toshiro and the other two with a knowing look. After uttering those words, Shigemasa vanished in an instant, leaving the three of them staring at each other in bewilderment.

Holding the mission scroll in his hand, Toshiro rolled his eyes helplessly as he looked at Homura and Tetsuya, who were both looking at him.

He was utterly speechless at the perverse sense of humor of his team leader.

It feels like if he doesn't pull some kind of crazy stunt, then the sun must have risen in the west.

"How about you take on the role of captain, Yan?"

He had no interest in being the "temporary leader" of this squad.

This kind of thing is better left to those two ambitious young men with 'ideals' and 'ambitions' to do. Wouldn't it be better for him to just sit on the sidelines and relax?

He's not some hot-blooded idiot influenced by the Will of Fire; there's no need for him to be so proactive.

As for why Uchiha Homura was chosen, isn't it obvious?

Why would you choose Zhe, this "idiot," over the quick-witted Yan?

Judging from this kid's usual behavior...

Isn't this just asking for trouble? What if something goes wrong? We'll all be out of a job...

"Really? Is it really okay for me to be the captain?"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Homura suddenly became humble.

"How about you, Toshiro, be the captain? You're the strongest of the three of us, so you'd be perfect as captain."

If it weren't for the little girl's slightly curved eyes and the wide smile at the corner of her mouth, Toshiro would have almost believed her lies!

Professor Chongzheng is such a jerk! Not only did he abandon us, but he also didn't appoint a team leader. Is he planning to make a fool of the three of us?

Well! It's a real shame those three brats didn't fight!

While silently observing his "beloved disciple," he raised his hand to stroke the small mustache on his chin.

In his original "script", the three kids would probably split into two camps and fight.

Homura and Tetsuya were on one side, while Toshiro was on the other.

We need to have at least a big argument so he'll show up in time and teach those three brats a good lesson.

Unexpectedly, Toshiro took the initiative to back down, preventing the 'script' from proceeding as he intended.

But it doesn't matter, it's fine this way!

Toshiro then handed over the mission scroll left behind by Shigemasa-sensei before he left to Homura Uchiha, who was happily elected as the 'temporary captain'.

She didn't think that much about it; on the contrary, she found that the "annoying person" who was usually "annoying" was surprisingly pleasing to the eye today.

Unexpectedly, Flame, who couldn't wait to unfold the mission scroll after receiving it and check the mission details, had such a rich "inner world".

Instead, they turned around and looked at the canopy of a large tree not far from them.

[I had a feeling that we were being secretly watched. Was it because Professor Chongzheng hadn't gone far and was observing us?]

After staring at the large tree, which was quite common in the wild, for a while without finding anything, Toshiro shook his head and put the 'illusion' he had just had behind him.

How could a mere genin possibly detect the spying of an elite jonin? It must be an illusion!

[Were we just discovered?]

Meanwhile, in the canopy of a large tree nearby, Uchiha Shigemasa was recalling his actions with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

Logically speaking, the chances of being discovered are almost zero.

Although he didn't deliberately hide his presence, it wasn't something an eight-year-old could detect.

[They must have made some discovery, which explains why they didn't compete with Homura and Tetsuya for the 'Captain' position!]

Even so, it still startled Uchiha Shigemasa.

When it comes to perception, the Uchiha clan can be described as an extreme case.

Thanks to the Sharingan, a bloodline limit inherited by their clan, every Uchiha ninja who awakens the Sharingan can be considered a half-baked sensory type.

Yes! Sense ninjas are limited to those within the range of the Sharingan's vision.

Once the target is out of sight, the area within the line of sight is no different from that of an ordinary ninja.

Therefore, the Uchiha clan is particularly lacking in long-range sensory ninjas, especially those with sensory abilities like the Uzumaki clan.

The sensory talent that Toshiro just displayed deserves to be nurtured by the family.

However, this often means that an all-around ninja, skilled in ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu, medicine, and sensory perception, is mediocre.

With the increase in teamwork among ninjas, there is a greater requirement for ninjas to excel in a particular area, while their weaknesses in other areas will be made up for by their teammates.

Only ninjas who reach the level of "elite Jonin" would consider such matters.

I need to carefully plan his future development.

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"So, what's the plan?"

Just as Uchiha Homura was carefully examining the mission scroll, Tetsuya couldn't help but look at him and ask a question.

With a mix of trepidation and excitement, Uchiha Tetsuya was starting to get anxious.

Ignoring Uchiha Homura's slightly furrowed brows and somewhat bewildered expression after examining the scroll.

His brow furrowed because the scroll only briefly mentioned several recent bandit attacks on passing merchants and the situation in nearby villages.

As for the number of people, there is only a rough figure, and the assessment of their strength is even more ambiguous and inaccurate.

For a moment, she was at a loss for what to do.

Without answering Zhe's question, the little girl was stunned for a moment before she realized what was happening.

Her bright eyes darted around, and she handed the unfolded mission scroll to Zhe, saying with an air of righteous indignation:

"The mission scroll is here. If you have any plans, feel free to share them so we can discuss them together!"

(End of this chapter)