Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic.

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"Hiss~~!"

"One man can form an army!"

"Just thinking about it is exciting!"

A Tier 5 Deadwood Guardian can defeat the Cloud Hidden Squad and the Root Squad. Following the faction route definitely has a bright future.

The ninja system... well, if we don't fix it, we don't fix it. It's just something the Otsutsuki have already done.

While pondering, Qingwu noticed that experience points appeared after activating the personal panel.

His current experience points are overflowing, and he can level up at any time.

Looking through the previous system records, Qingwu discovered that the acquisition of experience points was similar to that in the game: battle settlement.

This is...

Looks like I won't be able to play it safe and develop anymore.

To upgrade, you also need to control your units and engage in many battles.

It's still impossible to determine at present what level of ninja strength a fifth-tier withered tree guardian is equivalent to.

Root ninjas have already appeared.

Having awakened the 'Wood Release' as a member of the Senju bloodline, Danzo will definitely be watching him.

Thinking of this, Qingwu felt somewhat worried.

No matter how strong the Drywood Guardian is, he can't possibly be a match for Danzo in a short time.

How to do it?

Just then, a shout came from Uzuki Yugao: "Who goes there?"

Whoosh!

The silver-haired member of the Dark Guard appeared in the arena.

He ignored Xiyan and Iruka, his gaze lingering on the centaur stable that had appeared out of nowhere for a moment, before looking at the withered wood guards surrounded by four centaurs.

"Wood Release...?"

The voice from the silver-haired shadow was cold.

Xiyan was on high alert, and had already drawn her sword. "Are you with the people from earlier? Why did you attack your fellow villagers?"

In fact, Yugao had met the Anbu.

However, having been attacked first by the three masked Konoha ninjas, Yugao dared not trust anyone anymore.

A fleeting crimson glint appeared on the cat-face mask hidden in the silver hair.

Xi Yan unconsciously took a step back, her hands gripping the knife trembling slightly.

She instinctively sensed that the person in front of her was very dangerous.

"Where is he?" the silver-haired ANBU asked.

"Gulp~" Iruka swallowed nervously, subconsciously glancing at the withered tree guard behind him.

The silver-haired operative tilted his head slightly, and after a moment said coldly, "If you want to live, come with me."

At this moment, Xiyan showed her responsibility as captain. She stood in front of them, gritting her teeth and saying, "Why should we believe you!"

As if she felt her actions were somewhat weak, she gripped her ninja sword and took a step forward, staring intently at the silver-haired ANBU.

"..." The silver-haired ANBU officer turned his gaze back: "Not bad eyesight."

The green parasol tree was enveloped in its roots, and could not see the outside world.

Hearing this, he worried that Xiyan would get into a fight with the newcomers.

The fact that the system did not trigger the "Expel the Intruders" task this time indicates that the intruders were not actually hostile.

Thinking of this, Qingwu timely had the withered wood guards release him.

As Yugao confronted the silver-haired ANBU, she heard a rustling sound behind her.

"Huh, what are you doing?" Qingwu pretended to have just woken up.

Iruka seemed to have found his anchor, and exclaimed with delight, "Qingwu, you woke up so quickly this time, have you begun to master your bloodline ability?"

The silver-haired ANBU member's gaze shifted to Qingwu: "The Hokage wants to see you!"

……

Konoha Village, Root

Danzo gripped his cane tightly: "The mission failed?"

Aburame Ryoma let the blood trickle down his shoulder, crying out, "Your subordinate is incompetent!"

Danzo's single eye gleamed dangerously: "The person was taken away by the Anbu?"

Ryoma Aburame prostrated himself on the ground: "After the first wave of attack failed, my subordinates wanted to lie in ambush and look for another opportunity, but the Dark Guard appeared."

"..."

long silence.

If it weren't for the fact that Ryoma Aburame had followed him for many years, Danzo would have wanted to slap him to death.

"go with!"

Danzo got up and walked outside. "Go tell Orochimaru that there's been progress on the Wood Release experimental subjects."

Aburame Ryoma looked up: "The Third Hokage's side..."

"Hmph," Danzo said without turning his head, "I'll go find Hiruzen myself and demand the man!"

……

Konoha Village, Hokage's Office

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, waved his hand.

Two members of the Dark Guard, including the silver-haired one, vanished instantly.

Iruka nervously rubbed his trouser legs, while Yugao respectfully lowered her head and remained silent.

"Don't be nervous," the Third Hokage said gently.

"Your team has worked hard. The unexpected incident during the mission was due to the village's negligence. Fortunately, nothing serious happened."

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't directly ask about Wood Release; instead, he started talking about the mission first.

"Based on the appearance of enemy ninjas in the C-rank mission, and it was a Chunin squad from the Hidden Cloud Village."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment and said, "Hmm... the mission level and reward should be upgraded. Let's upgrade the mission to Rank B."

Iruka and Yugao's faces lit up with joy.

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and continued, "The reward for the mission... will be calculated at 15 taels."

Iruka was so happy he almost fainted.

Generally speaking, the reward for a C-level mission ranges from 1 to 5 taels of silver, depending on the difficulty.

A B-level mission is worth between 5 and 15 taels of silver.

The Third Generation's meaning was clear: they were to treat this mission as a Class B mission, the highest standard.

In this way, not only did the lowly genin have a B-rank mission record, but he also received a considerable reward.

"There's one more thing."

Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to Yugao Uzuki and said, "Your swordsmanship and courage have earned the approval of the Anbu."

After a pause, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression turned serious: "Yugao, would you like to join the Anbu squad?"

Uzuki Yugao's eyes widened.

Previously, she had been noticed by a squad leader of the Anbu because of her high mission completion rate and personal strength, which reached the Chunin level.

At the time, the plan was to let her gain more experience and join the Chunin Exams in the summer.

now……

"I am willing!"

The Third Shinobi World War had just ended, and last year the Nine-Tails Night occurred, followed by the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Leaf Village going to war again.

In such a situation.

Uzuki Yugao never thinks about serving the village!

Chapter 8 Hiruzen Sarutobi

The third generation leader nodded with a satisfied smile.

After offering a few words of encouragement, he said, "You may all leave, but Qingwu will stay."

Iruka's expression was very complex, a mixture of envy and disappointment.

He knew that after today... their temporary team was destined to disband.

Even Yugao has joined the Dark Division.

Qingwu might also be invited, but he... is a weakling.

Snapped!

Only the Third Generation and Qingwu remained in the office. The Third Generation lit his pipe.

"Qingwu, according to the report, the enemy was repelled thanks to you."