[In the Forest]
Aoba and Uzuki Yugao were advancing almost side by side.
He still didn't know that now Yuhi Kurenai was already thinking of ways to interrogate him.
Because his mood now was somewhat depressed.
Although Grass Ninja Village was so poor that it clanged when shaken, but it was still able to survive.
It was just because Tsunade temporarily changed the content of the mission, he originally could have made a big fortune in Grass Ninja Village.
Now it seemed, besides Karin this girl, other oil and water(resource), he might not be able to get any.
———
Time needed to go back to two hours ago.
The Hokage inauguration ceremony ended.
Aoba, Uzuki Yugao, and Yuhi Kurenai stood inside the Hokage office.
Mutually briefly introduced themselves.
On Uzuki Yugao and Yuhi Kurenai's faces, there were excited expressions.
They had already received notice that they were selected as Hokage guards.
This was a great honor.
Tsunade returned to the office, took off the Hokage hat, and casually tossed it aside.
This thing was uncomfortable to wear, and really, it was impressive that the old man could wear it often.
Tsunade sat back in her seat, looking at the three standing neatly.
"There is a mission for you all."
"For us?"
Uzuki Yugao at first didn't think much of it, but she suddenly noticed, Aoba seemed also included.
"Tsunade-sama, Aoba also has to go with us?"
Tsunade nodded, "His current strength is not weak, and plus this mission isn't difficult, just treat it as accumulating some experience."
The whole Grass Ninja couldn't even produce a proper jonin, and there wasn't a special skills guy.
The worry was that Rock Ninja or Sand Ninja might be hiding inside.
"Your mission is to investigate the internal situation of Grass Ninja Village, and at the same time find out clearly whether there are any Rock or Sand Ninja stationed in Grass Ninja Village. After investigation, immediately return."
"Yugao, this time you lead the team, make sure to pay attention to safety. After completing this mission, your jonin application will also be approved."
"Understood!"
Uzuki Yugao's expression also became very serious, not because she was about to become a jonin, but because this was Aoba's first mission.
Aoba and Yuhi Kurenai were both somewhat dazed.
How come this mission was different from what was previously agreed? Wasn't it supposed to go teach Grass Ninja Village a lesson?
He had even planned to go extort a sum from Grass Ninja Village.
How did it suddenly change from a combat mission to a reconnaissance mission?
And Yuhi Kurenai was completely shocked.
Besides Aoba being assigned to perform the mission together with them.
Even more because Uzuki Yugao, this girl younger than her by several years, and also a Hokage guard, was about to become a jonin.
While she herself hadn't even passed the special jonin assessment yet.
At the gate of Konoha.
In Yuhi Kurenai's astonished gaze.
Uzuki Yugao hugged Aoba and rubbed for a long time, even secretly kissed a few times on his soft little face.
Making her jaw drop.
Although when seeing a cute little boy she also had a thought to tease him a bit, but wasn't this a bit too much?
———
Time returned to now.
The three moved quietly through the forest.
Even Yuhi Kurenai, with some wild thoughts, maintained her pace, not making too much noise.
Time passed, and the sky gradually darkened.
When about to leave the Land of Fire's territory, the three stopped.
Nothing had happened along the way. Not even roadside bandits were seen.
"Let's rest here for the night," Uzuki Yugao found a relatively hidden spot, looked at the two, and said, "Aoba, you are in charge of ground vigilance and setting up the tent, Senior Red is responsible for setting traps, I'll go scout around."
""Understood!""
The two answered simultaneously.
After the tent was set up, Aoba was a little confused, "Only one tent?"
"When camping outdoors, the smaller the target, the safer," Uzuki Yugao seriously answered, then counter-asked, "Could it be you dislike sleeping with elder sister?"
"No, I just found it a little puzzling."
"That's good then," Uzuki Yugao revealed a shallow smile.
"...", Aoba was speechless.
Yuhi Kurenai had been secretly observing from the side. Her keen intuition told her these two absolutely weren't just simply close sibling-like relations.
After a simple dry food meal.
"Aoba, there's still some time now, do you want elder sister to teach you some things that aren't taught in school, adult knowledge?", Uzuki Yugao playfully winked at him.
'Still time for a lesson?'
But this was also a kind of experience. Aoba had no objections and nodded.
Uzuki Yugao became serious and said, "This time because it's Tsunade-sama's direct mission, so it's a bit special."
"But normally, for regular missions, do you know what a ninja should do first after taking a mission?"
Aoba thought for a while, then said, "First verify the authenticity of the mission?"
Because he recalled the protagonist team's first mission in the original work.
It was supposed to be just a simple escort mission, but because the client deliberately concealed information.
It directly escalated from C-rank to A-rank, and right out the gate they encountered the early-stage small boss.
Kakashi, the number one jonin of Konoha, ended up exhausted for several days.
"That's right," Uzuki Yugao nodded in satisfaction.
'This kid wasn't dumb, hey!'
"After taking the mission, be sure to verify the specific situation of the mission before executing it."
"Otherwise, some clients may conceal the truth for various reasons, and every year many ninjas suffer casualties because of this."
Uzuki Yugao continued, "Next, during the mission, you must..."
"..."
Uzuki Yugao explained quite a lot, making Aoba feel as if enlightened and greatly awakened.
In an instant, he had grown a lot.
"Alright, time's about up. Aoba, you rest first. Senior Red and I will take turns keeping watch," Uzuki Yugao patted Aoba's head.
"Okay," Aoba walked toward the tent.
Although he wasn't the least bit sleepy now, Uzuki Yugao would probably force him to lie down.
"Wait a moment!", Having struggled for a long time, Yuhi Kurenai finally spoke.
She walked up to Aoba.
"Little...", Her voice paused. She suddenly remembered that he was now a Hokage disciple, and she couldn't call him brat anymore, so she corrected herself.
"Aoba, can we talk alone? I have something I want to ask you."
"Eh? Me?", Aoba pointed to himself in confusion.
Yuhi Kurenai nodded.
Uzuki Yugao was a bit puzzled, 'Why… avoid me to talk alone?'
Seeing that it was indeed him being sought, Aoba didn't hesitate, and actively grabbed Yuhi Kurenai's hand.
"Then let's go."
Yuhi Kurenai led him to a spot alone.
"Red onee-chan, what's up?"
"Red... onee-chan?", Yuhi Kurenai was stunned by the address before she could even speak.
"Then...", seeing Yuhi Kurenai seemed dissatisfied, Aoba thought for a bit and changed the address.
"Red auntie?"
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