Konoha's Mission Master

Yakumo felt that the Demon-Subduing Stone in his hand had not changed. He repeated the process, using the second, third, and fourth stones. After more than ten minutes, all five essence stones were used up.

When Yakumo wielded the Fuma sword this time, he could easily sense the change. He slightly infused it with chakra, and the blade instantly turned silver.

Under the lamplight, the Demon Subduer exuded a chilling and murderous aura. With a wave of his hand, countless silver rays were born, like the Milky Way falling from the heavens.

Yakumo, feeling an itch to practice his swordplay, suddenly got up and was about to start practicing his sword dance inside the room when, after a few moments, the pain in his chest began to intensify wildly. With a contorted expression, Yakumo silently withdrew his demonic possession.

[Personal Panel] [Personal Skills]

[Lucky Tiger Brings Blessings] [Weapon Interface]

After the Demon Subduing Amplification, the mini-game spawned a new interface, which Yakumo tapped to open.

[Subduing Demons]

Weapon type: Long sword (75.3 cm)

Increase rate: 102%

Enchantment: None

The original amplification of the Demon Subduing Weapon should have been 97%, which means that there is only a 3% loss when transferring chakra, making it a top-quality chakra weapon.

The next day, with bandages wrapped around his neck, Yakumo endured the excruciating pain burning in his chest as he completed his daily five-kilometer run.

After finishing the run, I got a lecture from Reiko Aoyama.

That afternoon, Reiko Aoyama gave him a second treatment. The pain in his chest had almost disappeared, leaving only intermittent stabbing pain in his arms.

In fact, Yakumo's arms were the most severely injured parts of his body. After being stabbed in the chest, Yotsuki Tenshin knew he was going to die.

Within seconds, he channeled all of his chakra into Yakumo's arms, causing severe burns and cell necrosis. He did this to cripple Yakumo's sword-wielding hands and destroy this great enemy for Kumogakure. Fortunately, Aoyama Reiko's medical ninjutsu was extremely advanced.

This experience further convinced him that learning medical ninjutsu was an incredibly wise decision.

Any accident that occurs at any time could result in lifelong disability, in which case having top-notch medical skills becomes a very direct form of insurance.

That afternoon, Yakumo and Aoyama Reiko slowly made their way out of Sakaigawa Castle and headed towards Konohagakure.

Although White Fang did not appear in person, he was protecting her from the shadows.

The next morning, Reiko Aoyama performed a third treatment on Yakumo. The bandages on his upper body had all been removed, but the healing of his arms still needed time.

The two gradually increased their speed of return, and that night they stayed at an inn in a city surrounding Konohagakure.

Friday, November 12th.

At dawn, the two stepped into Konoha Village.

"Finally back..." Yakumo sighed. The moment he stepped into Konoha, a screen popped up in front of him indicating that the mission was complete.

"Go home and rest."

Reiko Aoyama spoke up, explaining that according to regulations, she needed to first submit a mission report to the Third Hokage and wait for his questions regarding the mission details.

"It's a pity... the purple flame is shattered." Yakumo's expression was somewhat sad. It was a gift from Aoyama Reiko to him as a disciple, and also a symbol of the bond between the two.

On their way back, the two had already removed the remaining fragments of the purple flame from Ye Yue Tianxin's body.

However, Yakumo noticed the fleeting sadness in Aoyama Reiko's eyes when she saw the Purple Flame Fragment.

"It's wonderful that we're back safe and sound," Aoyama Reiko comforted Yakumo, patting his head.

"Yes...this is excellent..."

Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office.

Sakumo Hatake was reporting the specific details of the mission to the Third Hokage, but these details were confirmed after the three of them discussed them.

Sakumo Hatake also felt somewhat dissatisfied with the Third Hokage's decision to abandon Reiko Aoyama and Yakumo.

It's fine for ninjas to prioritize completing missions, but Yakumo is still a child... Even if he's strong, he's still a child. Sakumo Hatake couldn't agree with sacrificing a child's life for personal gain.

During the days that Yakumo and the others were missing, Kumogakure was in complete chaos, dispatching dozens of ninja teams deep into the Land of the Moon and the Land of Hot Springs to search for Yotsuki Tenshin's whereabouts...

The result was that neither the person nor the body was found.

"Yeyue Tianxin...you killed him?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his forehead.

In wartime, Sakumo Hatake's actions would undoubtedly greatly boost Konoha's prestige, but now it's a time of peace... and we don't need heroes now!

Because heroes can influence rule!

Especially now... the death of Yotsuki Tenshin could very well be the trigger for breaking the peace treaty.

Hiruzen Sarutobi came from the Sengoku period... He experienced World War I... After World War II, he had come to loathe or even fear war.

But he couldn't blame Hatake Sakumo, and even wanted to reward him slightly. Sarutobi Hiruzen pondered for a moment.

"You did a great job with White Fang. How about I reward you with the right to view the Book of Sealing?"

"Thank you, Hokage. I don't need the Book of Sealing. I firmly believe that my swordsmanship is no worse than any ninjutsu."

Sakumo Hatake spoke calmly, pausing for a few seconds before continuing.

“The Anbu is short one person. The medical jonin is in charge of logistics. I hope to transfer Aoyama jonin to the Anbu as an unofficial member.”

"This is feasible. You may leave."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, and after Sakumo Hatake left, his eyes became somewhat uncertain.

"What is this... trying to win people's hearts?"

Chapter 83 Trading

"Boom, boom, boom."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat up straight, his expression quickly returning to calm, revealing the majesty of the Hokage, and spoke softly.

"Please come in..."

Reiko Aoyama pushed open the door and entered.

On the other hand, as Yakumo turned into the alley leading home, he suddenly saw Chenyu, the steward of the Daimyo Mansion, dressed in blue, standing in front of the door with a bright smile on his face.

Just like ten days ago…

"Yakumo-sama..."

Chenyu stepped forward and greeted him respectfully. Excluding the possibility of his location being exposed, he could only rely on luck to wait here from morning till night just to see Bayun.

This feeling of being completely and explicitly directed...

It's so annoying...

Chen Yu was just a servant, someone Yakumo could easily destroy. The real troublemaker was the daimyo Shinichi behind him.

Yakumo could also kill a daimyo with a swift stroke, but Shinichi's contingency plan could very well lead to the deaths of people like Aoyama Reiko, Mori Masako, Uchiha Obito, and Nohara Rin.

He can't afford to gamble... and he shouldn't gamble.

"Brother Shinichi, why didn't you come?" Yakumo asked with a smile.

When he asked the question, Chenyu's expression became even more respectful. He even subconsciously took half a step back, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead as he tentatively spoke.

"The adults dare not come..."

Why?

"I'm afraid you'll just draw your sword and kill him."

"He guessed perfectly," Yakumo thought to himself.

"How could that be... Shinichi and I are practically brothers. Are you trying to sow discord between us?" Yakumo said with a squinty smile.

"This humble one... dares not." Chen Yu looked somewhat frightened and subconsciously moved away from Yakumo.

"Where's the letter?" Yakumo asked.

Chenyu respectfully took out a letter with a gold-lacquered cover from his bosom; the letter was stamped with the clan emblem.

"Yakumo, I am so relieved to see that you are well..."

"This small gift is offered as a token of my condolences..."

"Hearing that you are in an enemy country... my heart..."

"I pray day and night that I may meet Yakumo again..."

“…A bunch of nonsense.” Yakumo casually tossed the letter ball into the nearby trash can.

"What about the small gift?" Yakumo spread his hands. This small gift was the compensation Shinichi gave Yakumo after using him, to eliminate the resentment or murderous intent in Yakumo's heart.

Chenyu took out a storage scroll from his pocket and carefully placed it in Yakumo's hand.

"One hundred million taels, the currency of the Land of Fire."

Yakumo was suddenly startled.

"It's out...!"

"This is too much..."

Yakumo forced himself to remain calm and quietly slipped the scroll into his pocket.

In the underground black market, the head of a Jonin is worth about 20 million, while the head of an elite Jonin might be more expensive but would not exceed 35 million. As for the Kage of each village, the price ranges from 50 million to 80 million... In other words, 100 million ryo is truly an astronomical price, which shows how wealthy and powerful the Daimyo's mansion is.

"not enough…"

The price of one hundred million taels cannot offset the grudge of the daimyo who plotted against him; his and Aoyama Reiko's lives are worth far more than that.

"The lord instructed that you may make any requests."

"I also want a very fine chakra short blade, about thirty centimeters long," Yakumo said.

The purple flame shattered in the battle with Yu Yeyue Tianxin, and he now needs a suitable short blade.

"I will report your name truthfully."

"Then you can go." Yakumo waved his hand.

"Phew... Goodbye, Lord Yakumo."

"You seem relieved...?" Yakumo asked.