Who would have thought that a mere squad of recently graduated cannon fodder Genin could delay the main Kirigakure forces for nearly three days in their own territory, and today they even escaped from Suikazan Fuguki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, for most of the day?
This was simply a legend!
However.
Everyone saw Suikazan Fuguki flee earlier, and that was something no one could fake.
"Understood."
"Now, the three of you should rest well; Anbu will be speaking with you next."
"You don't need to worry about anything else."
"It's our turn to act."
Uchiha Shisui's tone was very gentle.
But his words were undeniably powerful.
Immediately after.
More than a dozen large Konoha ships docked, and Konoha Ninja disembarked in waves.
In less than two hours, a forward operating base was established on the spot, and various defensive formations were even set up.
It must be said.
This batch of Konoha elites was like two extremes compared to the previous cannon fodder army.
Uchiha Jin and the other two were assigned to a tent.
Approximately two hours later.
An Anbu squad appeared inside the tent and conducted a strict interrogation of the three of them.
This was normal.
After all, the original forward operating base had collapsed nearly a week ago.
No one could guarantee whether they had defected during that time.
However.
After the three of them produced nearly fifty Kirigakure heads they had killed, along with a large number of Kirigakure ninja headbands, various colored kunai with Kirigakure markings, military rations pills, and shuriken...
This Anbu squad still chose to believe them.
Yes.
They had presented so many items, which was enough to prove the brutal situation they had encountered in the past few days.
If they still didn't believe them, were they even human?
Furthermore.
If they hesitated for even a moment now, and word got out, all the Konoha Ninja would be furious.
If someone faced such a brutal situation, achieved such merits, and was still suspected, which ninja could guarantee they wouldn't encounter the same?
"Alright, I understand."
"These Kirigakure heads, headbands, and other evidence will all be taken by us for archiving and further investigation and confirmation."
"Once finally confirmed, they will be directly converted into contribution points."
"The preliminary investigation is complete, and the report will be submitted to the village; the Hokage will make a final judgment within two days at the latest."
"You all should rest well."
"During this period, your squad will not have any missions."
"Just don't leave the front-line camp!"
After saying this, the Anbu turned and left.
As for Uchiha Jin and the other two, they showed no signs of worry and simply lay down on their beds and went to sleep.
Yes.
Their merits were real, and the village was currently in need of people.
Even Danzo Shimura wouldn't dare to play tricks at this time.
And the current front-line camp was different from the previous cannon fodder camp.
Kirigakure couldn't break in!
Given that, they naturally needed to rest quickly.
One must know that their nerves had been taut for the past few days, and now that they had such a safe place, they naturally had to get some good rest.
They slept soundly.
By the time they woke up again, it was already the afternoon of the next day.
The three of them had a simple meal and then returned to the tent to chat.
Yes.
Anyway, until the village's investigation was complete, they didn't need to participate in combat.
Since they had the time, they naturally had to relax.
During this time, even Shisui hadn't come to find him.
This made him instantly realize that they were being implicitly held under house arrest until the investigation was over.
It was just that due to their special circumstances, direct detention was not suitable.
But even so.
Until the investigation was completely finished, no one could approach them.
Otherwise, given Shisui's temperament, he would have come to find him directly long ago.
Time slowly passed.
Two days later.
The former Anbu squad leader returned to the three's tent.
"After investigation."
"Your squad's merits are confirmed, and your contributions have been fully recorded."
"Additionally, by Hokage's order."
"Kudo Shin is promoted to Elite Jonin and transferred to another squad to serve as captain."
"Uchiha Jin and Nara Kazama are exceptionally promoted to Chunin!"
"As for specific appointments, they will follow front-line deployment."
"..."
Chapter 34: Drinking and Chatting, Nara's Resolve
After the Anbu announced the order, he directly left the tent.
Uchiha Jin and the other two were now completely relieved.
Yes.
Even though they had known the outcome, they still had a faint worry in their hearts before it was completely finalized.
Now that the Hokage had given the order, the matter was settled.
"Hmm, good news!"
"Anyway, I feel that our three new appointments won't come down for a while."
"We've known each other, so even if we go our separate ways later, tonight we drink until we drop!"
After saying that.
He directly took out a storage scroll, pulled out several blankets of sake, and a large pile of snacks to go with the drinks.
Yes.
He had prepared these himself before coming to the front line.
And it was fortunate that this was a front-line camp, otherwise, he would have dared to have a barbecue directly.
He was a normal person.
Although he had some calculations in his heart, it was only for his own life.
After all, in this chaotic and dark world, without some wisdom and means, one would eventually die.
The world of Naruto is not like the style of One Piece.