Naruto: I became a super shadow in the Anbu

"Report to the deputy commander?"

Ye Guang asked, "Do ANBU ninjas need to report their missions to other higher-ups?"

Don't be surprised by the glimpse of the night light; the Anbu belongs only to the Hokage. The Hokage is too busy, so most of the missions are handled directly by the Anbu chief.

The Anbu are only responsible to the Hokage and the Anbu Chief.

The yellow dog said:

"The frontline command has the right to know all intelligence. The Hokage sent us here to win the war."

However, let's not talk about the Shimura clan's chunin; let's just say they were ordinary prisoners.

When I first joined the Anbu as a regular member, the captain was Lord Sakumo. I couldn't refuse his requests.

Sakumo Hatake was the youngest and strongest captain of the Anbu during the Second Hokage's tenure.

"I understand," said Ye Guang.

"Captain, my squadron suffered heavy casualties in this mission."

To impersonate prisoners, the men actually mutilated themselves; some broke their legs, and others had haphazard scars on their heads that allowed them to play shogi.

I'd like to request a few ninjutsu techniques for my subordinates. What do you think?

Yellow Dog said, "Okay, you can allocate the four B-rank ninjutsu."

Ye Guang felt it wasn't enough, but didn't ask for more.

The recommendation-based system for ninja positions and the recommendation-based system for granting ninjutsu are two key tools by which the village's leadership controls ninjas, and the village leadership will never loosen these restrictions.

The tightening of ninjutsu instruction is more geared towards civilian ninjas.

Ninja clans are not subject to many restrictions in this regard, as they have family-inherited ninjutsu or secret techniques.

Ye Guang pondered in his heart how many of his Earth Release and Water Release ninjutsu were actually legitimate.

Earth Release: Earth Rising Spear, Water Release: Water Formation Wall – these two techniques can also be used as rewards for subordinates.

Add in 4 B-rank ninjutsu, and choose some fire release, wind release, and lightning release techniques, and you can barely put together a batch of rewards.

Nightlight left the dark tent and headed towards the command tent.

After delivering a message to the medical department, Hatake Sakumo formally ordered Yoru to report.

Hatake Sakumo believed that if things were done openly and honestly, the Anbu wouldn't say anything. So Nara Kazuno often saw the yellow dog, inquired about it, and discussed it with him.

Upon entering Hatake Sakumo's tent, Yoru saw that Hatake Sakumo was the only person inside.

Sakumo Hatake said, "Fox, don't worry. I approached you under the pretense of asking about the mission. There's no one around, so no one will eavesdrop."

Ye Guang breathed a sigh of relief. Hatake Sakumo was also from the Anbu and knew the importance of secrecy.

Sakumo Hatake said:

"Just now at the medical department, I heard you say that you support the performance evaluation system. What are your thoughts on the performance evaluation system?"

Shinmei had told Sakumo that an ANBU ninja had saved him and asked Shinmei to pass on a message: be careful of the higher-ups, who were already on guard against Sakumo's supporters.

The ninja from the Dark Guard who saved Xinmin also wore a fox mask.

Night Light said:

"Lord Sakumo, the assessment system for ninja positions is extremely difficult to implement."

Genin who want to participate in the Chunin Exams need a recommendation from the team leader.

To be promoted from Chunin to Special Jonin, one needs a recommendation from a Jonin. To be promoted from Special Jonin to Jonin, one needs a recommendation from a higher-ranking officer.

One link after another forms the basic framework for the Konoha leadership's rule over the village.

Even the ninja clan leader, in order to have more Jonin within the clan, has to bow his head before the higher-ups.

Lord Sakumo, you are too impatient.

The village has many ways to easily circumvent the censorship system.

"The Nara Kazuno commander relied on your fighting prowess, so his methods were relatively mild. If it were the village's higher-ups, they wouldn't have been so lenient."

Sakumo Hatake was secretly alarmed; this secret agent had explained his predicament in just a few words.

He wanted to implement a ninja rank verification system, but faced numerous difficulties. He had just started when he encountered setbacks both in front of the Third Hokage and at the front lines and with the commander-in-chief.

"Fox, what do you think I should do now?"

Night Light said:

"Lord Sakumo, the ninja qualification examination system faces too much resistance. However, the ninjutsu examination system will face much less resistance."

For the village, ninjutsu was an important means of controlling civilian ninjas, but its importance was far less than that of the ninja position.

Ninjutsu can be learned by interrogating prisoners from enemy villages, by learning from friends, or by being taught by a squad leader.

The Uchiha clan can even copy thousands of ninjutsu using the Sharingan.

Lord Sakumo, you could lower the threshold for teaching ninjutsu, allowing more and more common ninjas to master more ninjutsu and improve their strength.

With your strength and influence, it is possible for you to implement a ninjutsu assessment system.

Once the assessment system is widely adopted, more and more people will start to wonder why villages can't implement assessment systems in other areas, instead of relying on recommendation systems.

This is a seed; though slow, it will eventually sprout.

Sakumo Hatake's eyes lit up.

Yes, we could start with a ninjutsu assessment system, awarding B-rank and A-rank ninjutsu based on the number of missions completed. That would be a step forward.

Unfortunately, the village won't include S-rank forbidden techniques in the review rewards.

Night Light added:

"Captain Yellow Dog said you came to me under the pretext of understanding the prisoner exchange mission, and I wrote the prisoner exchange mission in this scroll."

"Lord Sakumo, you are familiar with the Dark Guard. I hope you can keep this conversation a secret."

Yoru believed in Hatake Sakumo's integrity; he was a man with a high moral compass, unlike some of the anthropomorphic creatures in the village.

"Alright, Fox, no third person will know about our true conversation."

Ye Guang said, "Lord Shuo Mao, please do less of these things where you summon me under the pretext of inquiring about missions, otherwise it will arouse suspicion from the Anbu."

"Okay, I understand. I won't summon you unless absolutely necessary."

Ye Guang left the command tent.

In the original work, Sakumo Hatake committed suicide because his faith collapsed. He was a man with principles and beliefs.

His heartfelt analysis should be enough to convince Sakumo Hatake to consider him a comrade.

During the process of Sakumo Hatake implementing the ninjutsu examination system, many civilian ninjas who urgently needed ninjutsu would unite around Sakumo Hatake, gradually forming a new force.

Power flows not only from top to bottom, but also from bottom to top; if there are enough followers, even those at the top will have to yield.

The Senju clan controls the medical system. If Sakumo Hatake can unite the civilian ninjas, the Konoha leadership's control will be further weakened.

Hatake Zhao Da, you have to work hard. If you don't work hard, how can I give you an extra piece of clothing?

After the fox left, Sakumo Hatake was filled with many thoughts.

Inside the medical tent, Hatake Sakumo could tell that the prisoners were a Shimura ninja, a Nara ninja, and an unfortunate civilian ninja.

The staff officers in the command headquarters all came from the five ninja clans that were part of the Hokage lineage.

Those who are not from the five ninja clans cannot find out about his disagreement with Commander-in-Chief Shikagaki.

Sakumo Hatake guessed that the main purpose of the rescue operation was to save the two ninja clan members.

During the Second Hokage's tenure, the atmosphere of the Anbu was not like this.

The Anbu at that time would never have assigned a mission specifically to rescue the Senju ninja.

To avoid suspicion, the Second Hokage would even emphasize that other ninjas must be saved first, and the Senju ninjas last.

The current Anbu, under the guise of being responsible only to the Hokage, have become tools of the Hokage alone, rather than the village's most secretive and sharpest kunai.

Sakumo believed that ANBU ninjas were also human, and perhaps there were ninjas in the ANBU who were dissatisfied with the status quo.

Sakumo Hatake is preparing to come up with a plan for a ninjutsu review system.

This time, even if Nara Shikazuki opposes it, he will resolutely push it through.

Chapter 126 A Good Captain of the Five-Star Dark Division

After the deer squad recovered, Ye Guang gathered all the squad members together.

He held up a stack of ninjutsu scrolls and said:

"The overall evaluation of the prisoner exchange mission is an A-level mission, but most of your individual evaluations are B-level."

The determination of many people during this mission made me feel gratified.

In particular, the deer squad's realistic self-harm perfectly deceived the Sand Ninja's prisoner exchange squad, creating an opportunity for the final sneak attack.

I have applied for ninjutsu for you.

Choose the ninjutsu that best suits you from these six options.

Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet, Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique, Earth Release: Earth Rising Spear, Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, Lightning Release: Earth Walk, Water Release: Water Formation Wall.

Four of these were given by Captain Yellow Dog, and the remaining two were from Night Light's own ninjutsu.

He rewards his subordinates with his own ninjutsu; he's practically a five-star ANBU captain.

The four members of the Flower Deer team were extremely excited, and their breathing became heavier.

"The three squad leaders organized themselves and each came up to steal the ninjutsu."

After the three squads had successively looted the ninja's belongings, Ye Guang said:

"For the vast majority of missions, the Dark Division must never reveal their identity and mainly fights using kunai and explosive tags."

For example, the most common mission of the Anbu is to assassinate disobedient nobles, a mission that cannot be accomplished using ninjutsu.

Sometimes, even the secret service has to launch direct attacks on certain enemies.

For example, when we met Hanzo in the Land of Rain, it was Danzo who led the group, so there was no need to hide our identities.

Each squad leader practiced combined offensive operations based on the abilities and ninjutsu of their team members.

Fifteen days later, I will proactively request a raiding mission from the battalion commander to test the company's assault capabilities.

With the enhancements of the Senju and Uzumaki bloodlines, Yagami's ninjutsu skills have improved significantly. His subordinates should also develop their ninjutsu skills to better coordinate with Yagami.

He looked towards the direction of the medical tent. He figured he'd go touch Tsunade when there was no more death pressure that month—no, he meant to try his luck with Tsunade.

Perhaps his Thousand Hands Bloodline Limit can be upgraded once more.

As Ye Guang looked at Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, he realized he had gained wind-style chakra and decided to take this opportunity to learn a wind-style ninjutsu as well.

As a squadron leader, it's not unreasonable for him to occasionally line his own pockets and use the opportunity of providing benefits to his subordinates to give himself special treatment.

I can't imagine how many benefits I would get if I became the captain.

Many ninjas climb the ranks by any means necessary, isn't that what they're after?

With the support of power, learning ninjutsu is incredibly easy.

Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, a C-rank ninjutsu. After forming hand seals, a fierce wind is exhaled from the mouth to suppress the enemy.

Later on, you can add wind blades during major breakthroughs to increase attack power.

This can be considered a supplementary functional ninjutsu for Nightlight. When encountering the sand ninja's yellow sand, it can be cleared with Wind Release: Great Breakthrough.

Less than fifteen days later, twelve days later, Ye Guang received a mission.

Inside the captain's tent, Yellow Dog looked at the slightly surprised fox and asked, "What's wrong? Is there a problem with this mission?"

"No. I just left Kyoto in the Land of Rivers and returned to my old haunts. This mission is perfect for me."

Upon learning that the Land of Rivers was building a hydroelectric power station, the Daimyo of the Land of Earth was extremely disgusted.

The Land of Earth is heavily reliant on coal, which is abundant in the highlands and is one of the country's economic lifelines.

The Daimyo of the Land of Earth issued a mission, requiring Iwagakure to send an infiltration force to bypass the main battlefield, travel thousands of miles into the Land of Rivers, and sabotage the river's hydroelectric power station.

The Fox Squadron's mission is to intercept and eliminate the Iwa ninja infiltrating forces.