Konoha's Mission Master

"About seven days."

"it is good."

Reiko Aoyama pushed up her glasses. She didn't know what Yakumo's plans were, but she would still unconditionally support him.

Five days later, his monthly tasks will refresh, and the extra two days are for him to complete the tasks. After completing the tasks, he will receive a Master-level Breakthrough Scroll!

At that time, Hatake's Secret Manual will officially break through to the Master level, and he will be confident that he can fight even if the Third Raikage blocks his way!

Yakumo practiced his swordplay in the courtyard, holding the purple flame. After mastering the Hatake Secret Manual, he gradually realized that the short blade was not suitable for him.

As the saying goes, "An inch longer, an inch stronger; an inch shorter, an inch more dangerous." Those who wield short blades possess a swift and sharp edge, adept at overwhelming enemies with speed and skill—this is the style of Hatake Sakumo.

However, in his hands, the Hatake Secret Manual gradually became more upright and powerful, and he was good at defeating enemies with force. At this time, the short blade Purple Flame became somewhat awkward to use.

Perhaps he is better suited to a longsword.

Yakumo... seemed lost in thought.

The next day, Reiko Aoyama helped Yakumo get a long sword, and Yakumo began practicing dual-sword techniques in the courtyard.

That's right, he was unwilling to give up the short-blade fighting techniques he had painstakingly honed, yet he also craved the advantage of using a long sword to overpower enemies. Therefore, he decided to learn from a certain seaweed-haired master and diligently practice dual-wielding...

He…Iori Yakumo…he will be a man with two swords in the future…the future dual-wielding swordsman…the sword god!

"Hmm, that seems a bit childish."

Chapter 70 New Mission: Assassination

During this period, the Night Moon Clan suffered several assassination attempts, mainly through poisoning. In some cases, servants who went out to make purchases were replaced, while in others, spies were involved.

The assassins' target is Aoyama Reiko, and Iwagakure is still trying to prevent the old woman from waking up.

Yakumo was also pondering what kind of terrifying legacy was stored in that old man's mind that made Iwagakure target him so fiercely.

Fortunately, the Night Moon Clan had increased their vigilance during this period, and several teams of Cloud Ninja Anbu were even responsible for 24-hour surveillance in the surrounding area, so no major trouble occurred.

Under Aoyama Reiko's deliberate control, the old man's body began to gradually recover, and he could even breathe on his own, but he just wouldn't wake up.

Time flies...

Monday, November 1st.

Monthly tasks, refreshed!

Yakumo skipped over the neon-lit sales pitch and scoffed at the words "no punishment for failing the mission." If you fail the mission, you're gone... What's the point of punishment... Are you going to whip a corpse?

Click on the task description at the bottom.

Blood nourishes the growth of the strong.

Mission objective: Kill Arai Satoshi, the richest man in the Land of Lightning.

Task Rewards: 3 Free Attribute Points, 1000 Gold Coins.

Bonus: Master Breakthrough Scroll.

Satoshi Arai... The richest man in the Land of Lightning, he started by selling grain and after twenty years of hard work, he controlled a trading company that dealt in weapons, medicine, and grain.

His journey has been filled with bloodshed, and countless people have died under his ruthless methods.

Three years ago, he was assassinated by an unknown force. Although he managed to escape, he was terrified and has since settled down next to the Raikage Building, hiring ninja squads to patrol day and night.

The goal... is clear!

It's just not easy. The Night Moon Clan is currently under complete martial law. It's not difficult for him to leave, but it's a bit difficult to do so without attracting anyone's attention.

The target's residence is located near the Raikage Building, meaning he must resolve the battle and escape within minutes.

Yakumo flicked his right hand with purple flames, unleashing a continuous barrage of sword strikes, while his mind meticulously refined the details of the mission.

First of all, given the enemy's financial resources and their status in the Land of Lightning, he only has one chance.

Secondly... he needed to create a perfect alibi, which required Reiko Aoyama's cooperation.

Around noon, Aoyama Reiko brought a fragrant plate of grilled meat to Yakumo for lunch.

Lunch in Kumogakure is that simple and straightforward: unlimited grilled meat, and the beef is a specialty of the Land of Lightning... not only is the meat delicious, but it also has the wonderful effect of promoting the recovery of lightning-type chakra.

"It's too dusty outside... let's go inside and eat."

Reiko Aoyama was slightly taken aback. The air humidity in Kumogakure was very high, so the dust claim was obviously nonsense. Yakumo really came up with a very lame excuse.

"it is good."

Reiko Aoyama followed Yakumo into his bedroom, carrying a wooden box. Yakumo went to the window and drew the curtains, making the room somewhat dark.

Yakumo immediately turned on the lights, while drawing the curtains was to guard against the Cloud Ninja Anbu who could read lips. Aoyama Reiko quietly placed the lunchbox on the table, her eyes suddenly sharpening.

"Sister Qingshan, let's eat and chat at the same time."

Yakumo opened the lunchbox, forked the grilled beef, and took a big bite.

"I plan to go out and assassinate someone tonight."

Reiko Aoyama fiddled with the iron fork in her hands, listening attentively.

“If I succeed… I will be more confident in getting my sister out of Kumogakure safely,” Yakumo continued.

"Is there any danger?" Aoyama Reiko looked up and stared intently at Yakumo, asking directly.

"There are definitely some dangers, but it's worth the risk...?" After all, no matter how good the plan is, it can never keep up with changes.

"What do you need me to do?" Aoyama Reiko asked.

Yakumo began to tell Aoyama Reiko about the plans for the evening, holding back when it came to the cheat system, only mentioning that there was an item in Arai Satoshi's house that could make him stronger.

"Okay...no problem...I'll cooperate with you."

"Sister... if I fail, it could very well put you in an extremely dangerous situation."

“I know… but you call me sister, you are my family… in enemy territory… we should share the risks, especially since you have saved my life several times.”

Reiko Aoyama took off her glasses and began eating the grilled meat in front of her, gradually revealing a happy smile.

Fortunately, she didn't say anything like, "I have no way to repay you except to be your servant in my next life."

In her view, Yakumo's willingness to reveal all his plans stemmed from his trust in his family. Since he was so honest, how could his older sister not share the risks with him?

That evening, Yakumo came to the research lab to help Aoyama Reiko adjust the drug formulation, but it was just for show.

The formula for the secret medicine had already been tested by Reiko Aoyama several days ago; now it was just a matter of buying time for Yakumo.

At 1:30 a.m., Yakumo went to the restroom and nodded slightly to Aoyama Reiko when he came back inside.

Reiko Aoyama instantly realized that Yakumo, who had entered the research lab at that moment, was already a shadow clone.

As for…

The real body changed into black clothes and, under the cover of night, traversed the territory of the Night Moon Clan, hugging the walls.

The reason he dared to be so audacious was that he spent one hundred gold coins to use a concealment technique to hide his chakra fluctuations, meaning that Yakumo was now equivalent to air in terms of the perception barrier.

The Concealment Technique is an extremely advanced sealing technique, and under the system's catalysis, it has undergone some magical changes, similar to the character customization function before starting a game.

At this moment, he not only changed his aura but also adjusted his height. Yakumo dared to pat his chest and guarantee that even if he stood in front of Aoyama Reiko, she wouldn't recognize him.

Two in the morning is when people are most sleepy and relaxed, and even ninjas cannot change this instinct.

Yakumo clung to the base of the wall, leaping up and down like a cheetah, silently blending into the shadows, and moving along the wall like a climbing vine.

Half an hour later, Yakumo successfully left the Yotsuki clan and sped up his journey through the Hidden Cloud Village. The streets were deserted at 2:30 a.m., resembling a ghost town.

Yakumo moved carefully, gradually approaching the magnificent palace. Arai Satoshi was very rich... and he wanted everyone to know that he was very rich.

"He deserved to be assassinated..."

Does the task system also resent the rich?

The house was so magnificent that it was unparalleled in the world. As soon as Yakumo approached within a hundred meters, he sensed an invisible barrier enveloping the entire palace.

Yakumo slipped lightly through the barrier without causing a ripple; the concealment technique was indeed reliable, but the subsequent hiding became somewhat difficult…

At 2 a.m.... Satoshi Arai was surprised to find the lights still on.

"Fog burial".

Yakumo stretched out his hand, and the faint mist blended perfectly into the natural mist of Kumogakure, making him inconspicuous. But in fact, he had already released his strongest scouts.

A few seconds later, Yakumo discovered that the sixteen sentries outside the castle formed a network of sight with almost no blind spots. After observing for a while, Yakumo finally confirmed that these sentries really did not have any blind spots.

Chapter 71 Mission Completed

2:40 a.m.

A black blade pierced his chest, and then the Jizo Needle was used to stop his struggle. Using the same method, Yakumo quickly dealt with the surrounding sentries and advanced towards the magnificent palace in front of him.

"I'm sorry," Yakumo said softly.

These sentries were not ninjas, but were physically stronger than ordinary people. They were hired by Satoshi Arai to make a living.

Yakumo left the remaining two shadow clones in the shadows to provide support from the outside.

"Hoohoohoo."

Yakumo adjusted his breathing, easily scaled the wall, and then pressed himself tightly against the shadows in the corner. The courtyard contained craggy artificial hills and even a sizable pond.

Dozens of golden carp swam freely, flicking their tails. Yakumo waved his hand, scattering a light mist that easily seeped into the room through the cracks in the windows and doors, searching for Arai Satoshi's location.

A few minutes later, Yakumo opened his eyes. He had located Arai Satoshi's position. Yakumo quickly approached the bedroom in the center of the palace until he sensed two Jonin-level chakra outside the bedroom.

"This is difficult."

Forcing his way in would likely lead to mission failure, unless he has the ability to instantly kill both of them.

Yakumo crouched low, weaving along the wall like a nimble night cat, quickly approaching one of the Jonin.

Thick fog enveloped the entire palace, and suddenly the sound of weapons clashing rang out outside—it was the shadow clones left outside on guard who had made their move!

Someone discovered that the sentry was dead!

Only five minutes have passed...

"Plans have changed, let's go all in!"