"You threw out that Cloud Ninja, partly to clear your own name, but even more to find a formidable enemy for the Uchiha."
"The Cloud Village is strong, perfectly suitable."
"To put it bluntly, you just want revenge!"
Uchiha Jin was stunned.
It could be like this?
He couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure this will fool your Clan Uncle?"
"I'm sure." Nara Kazama said, "He just needs to be certain that your goal isn't Konoha."
"He's not interested in internal Uchiha matters."
However.
Uchiha Jin still shook his head helplessly at this. "I always feel like the Uchiha Jin in your mouth is a bit foolish!"
"Heh heh, that's normal." Nara Kazama laughed, "For an Uchiha, thinking of hiding their strength is already their limit."
"On the contrary, Jin-kun, you really don't seem like an Uchiha."
Hearing this, Uchiha Jin smiled.
Immediately.
He was too lazy to think about this matter; as long as it could be resolved, that was enough.
Anything more, he didn't care.
As long as he was given time to grow, he was confident he could crush everything with his strength… The next day, early in the morning.
Uchiha Shisui brought a person directly to their tent.
It was a girl.
She had beautiful long white hair that draped over her shoulders, and she looked delicate and fragile, but her Byakugan was enough to signify her identity.
Through her headband, a delicate brand could faintly be seen.
Clearly.
That was the Caged Bird!
"Everyone, let me introduce myself."
"My name is Uchiha Shisui. I specialize in Body Flicker Technique, sword techniques, and genjutsu. My Fire Release ability is average, and I possess the Three-Tomoe Sharingan. From now on, I will be the captain of our squad."
"Everyone, please introduce yourselves."
Uchiha Shisui had a smile on his face.
As he spoke, Uchiha Jin was the first to speak.
"Uchiha Jin, I can use the Three Body Technique and Fire Release. My taijutsu abilities are a bit stronger."
"Nara Shikaku, proficient in Wind Release and some clan ninjutsu."
"Hyuga Aya, possesses the Byakugan for reconnaissance ninjutsu, and is proficient in medical ninjutsu."
Next.
Everyone looked at each other, feeling a bit awkward.
Because this squad was indeed a bit too strange.
Although it was indeed an elite squad, the squad's composition was truly odd.
First of all.
Two Uchiha, plus one Hyuga, and one Nara.
Especially the Nara Clan, it looked strange no matter how you viewed it.
After all, under normal circumstances.
The Ino-Shika-Cho were never separated, yet now one had joined their squad.
The Hyuga's Byakugan and the Nara's Shadow Secret Technique overlapped in one aspect.
Adding to that, two Uchiha.
Ugh… Even in Konoha's history, a squad this strange was probably only theirs.
"Alright."
"Since everyone has gotten to know each other, it's time for us to do missions."
"Because everyone isn't too familiar with each other, for now, we've been assigned some basic C-rank missions. The main goal is for everyone to get used to working together."
"Of course, even if they are low-rank missions, due to being on the battlefield, unexpected situations can happen at any time, so everyone must be careful."
"Also, precisely because we are on the battlefield, the higher-ups won't give us too much time to get used to working together."
"Only three days, everyone, work hard."
"Our objective today is to wipe out twelve strongholds on the left side of Whirlpool Country."
"Time is tight, and the mission is important."
"Let's go!"
After a brief introduction, Uchiha Shisui announced the mission.
Immediately after.
Everyone left the camp directly and began to head towards the mission location.
Since everyone present was an elite, even Uchiha Jin and Nara Kazama, having already exposed their strength before, naturally couldn't hide too much now.
Especially Shisui, who led them, he had reached the Jonin level.
So, everyone moved very quickly, arriving at the first stronghold in just half a day.
"Nine Genin, three Chunin, one Jonin."
Hyuga Aya opened her Byakugan and accurately stated the numbers.
Shisui's expression was calm.
He looked at everyone with a smile, then said, "I'll deal with the Jonin. Kazama and Jin will handle the others. Aya, just provide support as needed."
"Everyone, do your best to protect Aya!"
The others nodded slowly.
Hyuga Aya, as a medical ninja and the eyes of the team, naturally occupied a position of strict protection.
No one had any objections to this.
After everyone had their assignments, Shisui drew his katana and, with a flash, charged out first.
Nara Kazama and Uchiha Jin exchanged glances and also charged directly towards the stronghold.
During wartime, there was no slacking off.
Since that was the case, they would kill.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Wind Release: Pressure Damage!"
Before the Kirigakure squad could react, Shisui was already slashing his sword at the Kirigakure Jonin's neck.
The Kirigakure Jonin was startled.
But his movements were not slow; he directly blocked it with a kunai.
The next moment.
The combination of Fire Release and Wind Release caused a huge explosion, leaving the entire outpost in ruins.
Several Kirigakure Genin were blown away, with only three Chunin enduring the blast. Then, as they prepared to act, Uchiha Jin appeared behind one of the Chunin, easily slitting his throat with the kunai in his hand.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Nara Kazama's speed was also not slow; a dark shadow wrapped around a Chunin, and he twisted his neck.
"Shadow—Neck Binding Technique!"
It was at this moment that Shisui, after three to five exchanges on the other side, took advantage of the Kirigakure Jonin's momentary distraction, used the Body Flicker Technique to close in on him, and cut off his head with his katana.
No sooner said than done.
In less than a minute, one Jonin, two Chunin, and one Genin were instantly killed.
That Genin was Hyuga Aya's contribution.
The rest was simple.