Konoha's Mission Master

Inside the tavern, people were discussing the battle situation. Tsunade's hazy eyes subconsciously cleared, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her face. At this moment, peace talks meant... a victory for Konoha.

"Of course...it's not that one yet..."

Tsunade immediately listened intently, her drunkenness gradually fading, replaced by surprise and even astonishment.

"Is the ten-year-old Inoue who powerfully killed the veteran Kage-level expert Chiyo, whom they're talking about, really my disciple who isn't good at fighting...?"

Tsunade felt her heart gradually cracking, along with her trust in Jiraiya and Reiko Aoyama.

"Good heavens... Reiko Aoyama!!"

"I treat you like a best friend, but you treat me like an outsider?!"

"Jiraiya... damn it!"

Fine cracks appeared on the floor beneath Tsunade's feet.

Three days later, Sunagakure refused to pay the reparations stipulated in the peace treaty to Konoha. On the same day, Kumogakure reinforced its troops at the front lines, with its sights set on the Land of Fire.

On the same day, the Land of Fire declared war on the Land of Lightning!

The war escalated.

PS: Requesting monthly votes

Chapter 182 The Third Raikage, The Strongest Shield

Maoye City.

A well-known tourist city in the eastern part of the Land of Fire.

This place has a spring-like climate all year round, beautiful scenery, and a very special lemon fruit tea, the specialness of which mainly comes from the vessel used to serve the fruit tea.

In Maoye City, lemon tea is served in vessels woven from giant leaves. When drinking it, it has a very special sweetness and fragrance. Because these leaves cannot be preserved for long periods of time, this special lime tea can only be enjoyed in Maoye City.

"belch--"

Milkball burped and swallowed the leaf cup in one gulp. Next to her were Masako Mori and Yakumo, who were wearing swimsuits. Actually, they were soaking in a hot spring.

White steam rose into the air.

It has a unique, hazy beauty.

Yakumo picked up the milk ball and threw it into the hot spring. The milk ball immediately deactivated its summoning state in mid-air and returned to Yakumo's home in Konoha.

"Tomorrow we'll go to Blackrock Castle to drink specially brewed milk tea, and then stay there for a day. The day after tomorrow we'll head to Cloud City, and then return to Konoha to end this journey."

"Okay... I have no problem."

Masako Mori nodded enthusiastically; for her, being able to get along with Yakumo was wonderful.

"Wait a minute... let's go shopping."

Yakumo suggested.

"Then I'll go change my clothes first."

Masako Mori rose from the milky-white hot spring, revealing her smooth, creamy back and long, slender legs.

Yakumo had a serious expression on his face, his eyes fixed straight ahead...

Half an hour later, the two were walking on the streets of Maoye City.

During the Warring States period, Moye Castle was under the protection of the Senju clan, and the courtyard where the Senju clan lived still exists in the castle today.

After paying fifty taels for admission, the two entered what was once the residence of the Thousand Hands Clan, now an exhibition hall.

The items on display here are mostly weapons and various forms of fitted armor.

The armor of the Senju clan is mostly dark green, dark blue, khaki, etc., as well as various heavy weapons to complement their superhuman strength techniques, such as greatswords weighing tens of kilograms, maces full of sharp teeth, and heavy halberds weighing over a hundred kilograms.

The two seemed to be traveling against the flow of time, arriving in the Warring States period, a time of constant warfare. Here, the buildings were mostly practical and more sturdy, and the beds and tatami mats were kept as far away from the windows as possible.

As noon approached, Yakumo and Masako Mori strolled leisurely through the streets of Moye Castle, the sounds of various food stalls hawking their wares filling the air. The place seemed untouched by the war.

Suddenly, Yakumo paused slightly, and about twenty meters in front of the two, a member of the Konoha Anbu wearing an animal mask appeared.

As Konoha's strongest fighter on the surface, Yakumo needs to report his location to Hatake Sakumo at all times, even when he is traveling.

The fact that the Anbu appeared before him at this moment must mean they were carrying orders from Sakumo Hatake.

"The Fourth Hokage has a secret order for you to go to the Land of Hot Springs tomorrow to cooperate with the Konoha Allied Forces in stopping the Cloud Village forces led by the Third Raikage."

"A wonderful holiday always seems to pass by in the blink of an eye."

Yakumo sighed slightly. It was indeed part of Yakumo's plan that Kumogakure would participate in the war.

After all, there is no power struggle within Kumogakure. The Third Raikage holds all the power, and Kumogakure's most basic policy is to expand outwards.

In terms of land area alone, the Land of Fire is smaller than the Land of Lightning.

However, the Land of Fire's territory is more fertile, which is why the Hidden Cloud Village has repeatedly sent troops to invade the Land of Fire.

"I see…"

The black-clad secret agents vanished instantly.

"Let's go, I'll take you back to Konoha first."

"I don't want to... I want to go to the Land of Hot Springs with you!"

Masako Mori refused almost without hesitation.

“No…” Yakumo refused.

"I want to fight alongside you, even if it means death. This is my own choice!"

Masako Mori spoke these words in a very calm tone, yet her eyes, gazing at Yakumo, shone brightly with an invigorated spirit, as if she were uttering the most unbreakable vow in a plain tone.

"This must be the burning passion of youthful chuunibyou."

Yakumo shook his head. He was touched by the girl's confession, but he couldn't help but laugh. He then raised his hand and placed it on Mori Masako's head.

Masako Mori looked puzzled.

The next second, she fell into a deep sleep.

Yakumo carried the unconscious Mori Masako on his back and sprinted towards Konoha, golden arcs of electricity propelling him to an even greater speed.

Midnight... Yakumo carries Masako Mori back to Konoha.

"You are my weakness, so naturally I must place my weakness in the safest position so that I can fight with peace of mind on the battlefield."

Yakumo left a letter for the unconscious Mori Masako.

The next morning, Yakumo headed to the Land of Hot Springs.

The Land of Hot Springs is located in the heart of the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning. It has many natural hot springs and serves as a buffer zone between the two great nations, as well as a natural battlefield between them.

In this world... small countries are destined to become victims in wars between great powers.

Yakumo is on his way to the battlefield.

Jiraiya was once again in command of the Hidden Cloud Village, while Hiruzen Sarutobi was far away on the border of the Land of Fire, wary of a counterattack from the Land of Wind.

By the afternoon, Yakumo had already arrived at the battlefield.

The Konoha and Kumogakure camps were located on two peaks several hundred meters high, while the military camps were built on the mountainside. The battleground was the plain and buffer zone between the two peaks.

When Yakumo stepped onto the mountain peak of the Konoha military camp.

A heavenly and melodious sound rang out.

Congratulations, player, you have completed the first round of the War Mission!

Total Merit Points Earned: 70860

Rating: S

[Battle Merit Shop Open]

[Note: The Battle Merit Shop will close in two days, at which time any remaining Battle Merit Points will be cleared.]

The specific items are as follows...

Master-level Breakthrough Scroll

Item Price: 8000 Merit Points

Remaining: 10 sheets

'Grandmaster Breakthrough Scroll'

Item Price: 24000 Merit Points

Remaining: 10 sheets

"Taohua Scroll"

Item Price: 64000 Merit Points

Remaining: 2 sheets

'Essence Stone'

Item Price: 600 Merit Points

Remaining: 100

The Afterglow of a Miracle

Item Description: This feather, imbued with the power of miracles, can increase the user's actual combat strength by 5%. This item has no side effects and lasts for half an hour.

Item Price: 10000 Merit Points

Remaining: Unique

'Radiant Reagent'

Item Description: This is a futuristic reagent developed by a certain holy kingdom, containing the divine power of angels. It can repair the user's body the moment it is injected, with the specific effect depending on the strength of the user's constitution.

Note: This product is ineffective for those with a physical condition score of 80 or above.

Item Price: 25000 Merit Points

Remaining: unique.