Konoha's Mission Master

Just then, the task system went online.

A metallic beep sounded in Yakumo's ear!

Congratulations, player, for triggering the Brotherhood Bond quest!

This task is unique!

We'll share the hardships!

Yakumo secretly brought up the mission interface to check the mission. He had tested this in front of Mori Masako before, and only he could see the mission interface.

"This mission is a total rip-off!"

Chapter 22 Sparring

Inside the private room, everyone was quickly finishing the grilled meat on the grill, occasionally slurping up a chilled drink, looking quite relaxed... but Kakashi still didn't take off his mask.

Yakumo remained calm, his hands moving without stopping, but his gaze was fixed on the spot in front of him.

[Bond Quest - Unique]

Mission Source: Uchiha Obito

Mission objective: Rescue Nohara Rin and rewrite her destiny.

Quest Reward: Dao Transformation Scroll

Item Description: Can upgrade a Grandmaster-level skill to the Dao level, and the skill attack will carry the power of origin.

The rewards are tempting, but the task is very difficult.

But... it's okay to accept.

Yakumo clicked to accept the mission. Since there was no penalty for failure, he could simply give up if it was destined to fail.

The mission may be valuable, but life is more precious.

He wasn't sure if he would be able to go toe-to-toe with Madara five years from now. He would try his best but try to stay away from trouble.

With that thought in mind, Yakumo was no longer confused and sped up the process of finishing the grilled meat. It must be said, the grilled meat Q was definitely worth the price…

Of course, the price was also sky-high. Yakumo spent a total of 37 ryo, which was equivalent to two months' worth of expenses. The roasted meat was digesting in his stomach... The subtle heat nourished his body and even slightly increased his internal chakra level. You get what you pay for.

The group of people, satisfied, carried their packed barbecue home. The stars shimmered in the sky, and the moonlight was enchanting.

Yakumo continues to ignore... Masako Mori.

This is shameless, but incredibly useful.

The two walked on the street, which was already deserted, and there was a slight silence in the atmosphere. This situation had been going on for a long time. In the distance, a row of birds flew low over the Hokage Rock, and in a corner that Yakumo could not see, the Anbu were moving quickly.

This was never a peaceful village, but the strongest army of the Land of Fire. The apparent peace was just a facade, like a sleeping behemoth waiting to be awakened.

Standing in such a place, there is no safety to speak of whatsoever. Perhaps because he became friends with Uchiha Obito, his information has already been placed in front of Madara.

Even if he were just an insignificant ant, he would not want to hand over the sovereignty of his life to a giant.

At night, he continued to wield his ninja sword, for only through countless repetitions could he create the strongest blade.

He didn't enjoy the grueling training; rather, he understood that a short burst of enthusiasm would ultimately lead to nothing.

Active: Hatake Secret Manual Beginner 310/400 'Acceleration'

Before going to bed, I used my coins to speed up the water bullets as usual, and the time to break through to the master level with the water bullets is getting closer and closer.

early morning.

As usual, Yakumo checked the daily tasks.

However, mission two is different from the previous ones.

"Reinventing the wheel will never lead to success."

To spar with Masako Mori, regardless of victory or defeat.

Task Rewards: 0.1 Stamina, 50 Gold Coins.

What's meant to happen will happen.

At this moment, Bayin couldn't help but ponder how to complete the mission without revealing his strength as much as possible!

After their morning run, Yakumo took the initiative to speak and accepted Mori Masako's invitation to spar, but she stipulated the method in a simple way, which can be summarized as...

"Weapons are not allowed."

"Chakra cannot be used."

In this way, even if one exposes their physical strength, they won't reveal their full power. Moreover, frequent sparring will improve their close-combat skills, making it a win-win situation.

She readily accepted Yakumo's request. In the evening, at the training ground in Yakumo's backyard, the two stood facing each other, their eyes locked in a fierce confrontation.

"Let's begin," Masako Mori said with a faint smile. She decided to initially use only 70% of her power in the battle.

"bring it on."

With a whoosh, Masako Mori reached Yakumo in a few moments by pushing off with her feet. Judging from her agility, it was at least around 7 points.

Unfortunately... Yakumo was faster. The moment Mori Masako threw a punch, Yakumo took two steps back to avoid the attack range, and then punched the latter's head.

“Eighty percent,” Masako Mori said.

In an instant, their speed surged, dodging Yakumo's attack. The two began to exchange blows, each dodging the next second before the blows landed. It was a direct clash of speed, not a contest of strength or physique.

"hundred percent."

Bang! Yakumo raised his arm to block and took the opportunity to kick out with his right foot at an incredibly tricky angle. Mori Masako seemed to have foreseen this and leaped back.

In the clash of speed, Yakumo is defeated.

Mori Masako was faster than him, around 9 o'clock. Because he didn't have time to retreat and dodge, he had to block with his arm.

Agility: 9, Strength: 8.

"We can fight!"

Yakumo no longer held back and threw a punch with all his might. Mori Masako's eyes showed excitement, and she actually met his punch head-on without dodging.

The punches landed squarely, creating loud thuds as they ripped through the air. As time passed, their arms and wrists began to turn bruised and purple, but they still attacked without hesitation, as if it were a fierce battle between evenly matched opponents.

Masako slammed her fist into Yakumo's arm, and in the blink of an eye, her arm was also struck by Yakumo. Gradually, Yakumo realized that something was strange about the situation.

It seems that the more Masako Mori is injured, the more relentless her attacks become, and even a strange red hue appears in her eyes at some point.

As his stamina rapidly depleted, Masako's attacks became increasingly frequent, direct, and ruthless, each strike incredibly heavy and causing Yakumo excruciating pain.

This had gone far beyond the scope of a friendly spar, and for a moment Yakumo had no choice but to defend passively, trying to completely catch Mori Masako's dense, rain-like punches.

One minute, two minutes.

Ten minutes... until there was no more energy left.

"Stop...stop...stop! I surrender." Yakumo shouted hurriedly, afraid that if this continued, Mori Masako would beat him so badly that he wouldn't be able to get up tomorrow.

"Oh...okay, okay..."

Three or four seconds later, Masako Mori finally snapped out of that strange state, and the red light in her eyes gradually faded.

"Ouch...it hurts." As the surging passion subsided and the adrenaline gradually dissipated, intense pain assaulted Yakumo's nerves.

Masako Mori also had many injuries on both arms, but she seemed not to feel any pain and was staring at Yakumo with excitement.

"This is the first time I've had such a good fight with someone my own age. I'm sorry... I think I hurt you," Masako Mori said with a smile, while Yakumo remained silent.

This is the bloodline of the Uchiha and Senju hybrids, a lower-level Otsutsuki bloodline, yet the talent it displays is so terrifying.

Yakumo stretched his limbs, applied the prepared anti-swelling and analgesic lotion, and lay stiffly on the ground like a salted fish.

"By the way, do you need to apply some anti-swelling and pain-relieving lotion?"

"Hehe, my body recovers super fast." Mori Masako laughed as she refused, then lay down next to Yakumo without any regard for her image.

"What was going on with you just now...?"

"A very strange blood disease, which manifests as increased excitement the more pain one experiences."

"The investigator's physique in Tokyo Ghoul?"

“But I never get excited by hurting myself. You can think of it as an uncontrolled fighting style…” Mori Masako quickly explained, not wanting to be seen as a pervert by Yakumo.

Chapter 23 Master Level - Water Bullet: Four Stars Align

As darkness fell, Masako Mori hurriedly returned home. Yakumo could see clearly that the bruises on her arms had completely faded, leaving only some insignificant marks.

Wow, the Thousand Hands clan's physique is truly terrifying.

Yakumo remembered a comment someone made on a forum in her past life: marrying Tsunade would be very enjoyable, but her body definitely couldn't handle it...

At this moment, Yakumo deeply agreed with that man's opinion. As usual, he submitted the task, and the warm energy nourished his body, gradually reducing the redness and swelling in his arms.

Unfortunately, after the energy dissipated, the swelling was still about half gone. Yakumo washed up briefly and then sat down at the table to continue working on the task.

Diary entry, ten minutes, done.

Reflections, completed in one hour.

Reading notes, completed in two hours.

On Yakumo's desk, there were already more than a dozen book reviews on medical books, some of which he had reviewed many times. He didn't plan to become a ninja who carried out missions after graduation; instead, he planned to join Konoha Hospital, stay away from danger, and continue to... improve himself... and conserve his energy...

At night, Yakumo lay in bed, bathed in the orange glow of the lamp, gazing at the wooden roof and counting the rough lines on its surface.

Those naturally formed patterns, each one interconnected and winding, all lead to the same destination, just as everyone's circumstances and environment are different, but ultimately they all lead to death...

The illness that Masako Mori described sounds a lot like... a bloodline disease, a curse from heaven on bloodline families, as everyone knows... people in the ninja world who get this disease usually don't live long... and they suffer immense pain in the later stages.

For example, Kimimaro... For example, Itachi Uchiha.

Maybe I'm just overthinking it?

At that moment, Yakumo was suddenly overcome with sorrow. Such a beautiful and charming young girl would die of illness at the prime of her life…

Hey…

As her breathing gradually calmed, Yakumo drifted off to sleep.