LRAB Chapter 19 New Mission
Chapter 19 New Mission
[Reputation Points: 917]
Mo Jingxian refocused her attention; less than a tenth of the deal was left, enough for another transaction.
I haven't decided what to exchange it for yet. If there's nothing suitable to exchange it for, I might as well save the number of attempts for now.
It's time for my shift to rest again.
As he walked and pondered, he unknowingly arrived at the place where he had practiced cultivation last time.
Let's get started. Your goals need to be backed by your abilities; time cannot be wasted.
The two ninjutsu, "Water Release: Water Clothes Binding Plain" and "Water Release: Tidal Vortex," were ninjutsu he had just exchanged at the supply store.
In fact, Mo Jingxian wanted to exchange for the "Water Escape: Water Severing Wave" technique, but she didn't have enough mission points.
Moreover, the supplies were not available in the front-line depots; they needed to be exchanged back in Konoha, and only with the guarantee of a high-ranking official could they be obtained.
In short, it's very troublesome.
The Konoha leadership's monopoly on ninjutsu is evident, especially regarding S-rank secret techniques, which they guard against with extreme caution.
As a second choice, he selected two C-rank water-style ninjutsu.
Mo Jingxian's principle for choosing ninjutsu is not based on its power, but on the logic behind its performance.
Similar to the expressive power of prominent property changes, it is best to be able to cover all the property attributes of a certain aspect.
The two ninjutsu mentioned above perfectly meet his requirements.
"Water Release: Water Clothes Binding Plain" is a ninjutsu that creates a layer of water on the ground to block or slow down the enemy's movement.
"Water Release: Tidal Whirlpool" creates two water whirlpools in opposite directions to strangle the enemy.
This is very interesting.
The concept of "water-bound origin" demonstrates the attraction between the moving structures of water elements, while tidal vortexes exhibit repulsive properties.
Mo Jingxian plans to learn two ninjutsu techniques first, and then gradually integrate them into the "Water Dragon Technique".
His progress in comprehending the water element is slow, so to speed it up, he has to open more windows.
This is similar to knowing the answer before proceeding through the process, which can save you a lot of detours.
"So you're here again."
Hinata Ayako followed Mo Jingxian around like a shadow, becoming his little follower.
He's gotten used to the girl's company, as long as she doesn't cause trouble.
As one's mastery of the water element deepens, these two water-based ninjutsu techniques gain a more comprehensive and insightful understanding.
Just like a high school student picking up their elementary school textbooks again, they can see through the key points of the exam at a glance.
Not long after,
"Ayako, Sen, so you two were hiding here. I've been looking for you everywhere."
Shinki Ishikawa rushed over.
Upon getting closer, he took a package out of his pocket.
As you peel back the layers, you'll find three fragrant pears inside.
This is quite rare; fruit that is usually readily available becomes a luxury when placed in the front-line camp.
Not only do they require task points to redeem, but they are also not always in stock, often requiring customers to queue to purchase them.
I have no idea how he got it.
Shinki Ishikawa picked out the biggest and plumpest pear and handed it to Ayako Hyuga.
"Here you go, it's very sweet."
Hinata Ayako took it and then handed it to Mo Jingxian.
"Fairy, have a taste."
Mo Jingxian was taken aback. Before he could refuse, Ishikawa Shinki rushed to refuse for him.
"No need, I have more here, you can have this."
As she spoke, she handed one of the two smaller pears in her hand to Mo Jingxian.
The three boys exchanged a smile, and Mo Jingxian casually wiped the pear on his clothes.
Take a bite.
"Mmm, it's very sweet."
An eagle soared across the sky, and in a secluded corner of the Konoha camp below, three teenagers quietly savored a rare moment of relaxation and warmth.
The pear core flew in an arc and landed in the grass.
Mo Jingxian clapped her hands and stood up.
"Alright, now that you've eaten, it's time to test you two."
How do you test someone's abilities? Through battles, of course.
Having fought on the battlefield for over a month, the desire to improve one's strength is ingrained in one's genes.
The two stood up and assumed a fighting stance, tacitly agreeing to team up against Mo Jingxian.
This is the tacit understanding that the team leaders have developed through long-term cooperation. How can one grow without pressure?
"Water Release: Water Clothes Binding the Plain!"
In a short period of time, Mo Jingxian had already mastered her first ninjutsu.
Unlike traditional water-spraying techniques, his spell has a shorter casting animation and a more unpredictable activation.
The ground was covered with a layer of water, which covered the two of them.
The moment Mo Jingxian activated his spell, the two of them joined forces to attack him.
The three of them had fought each other frequently and were very familiar with his fighting style.
Although Mo Jingxian rarely used the "Water Dragon Technique" against the two of them, her other ninjutsu still caused them a lot of trouble.
He wanted to interrupt the other party from continuing to cast the spell, but the water robe beneath his feet became sticky.
Watching Mo Jingxian calmly form hand seals, a wicked smile seemed to be playing on his lips.
"Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique".
"Revive the crisis!"
Ayako Hyuga continued to protect Araki Ishikawa behind her, employing the Hyuga clan's absolute defense.
Mo Jingxian didn't count how many times "Returning to Heaven" required.
At that moment, he was watching Hinata Ayako's performance in the arena with his arms crossed and a smile on his face.
The girl stopped, panting, her eyes wide open, looking as if she had seen a ghost.
Mo Jingxian shrugged: "It's not my fault, I haven't learned this technique yet."
That's outrageous! I'll beat this shameless bastard to death!
The two teammates, in perfect unison, remembered the phrase and charged at him with their kunai.
Mo Jingxian's ten fingers moved swiftly and intertwined, making five marks in a second.
"Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!"
Again?
This made the two teammates even angrier.
Explain what?
This shows that not only did the immortals look down on their strength, but they also looked down on their intelligence.
Ishikawa Araki decided to seize this opportunity to teach his opponent a lesson.
Underestimating your opponent comes at a price.
Just as Mo Jingxian's final seal landed, the water-cloth on the ground suddenly billowed up.
Completely unprepared!
The two were wrapped up in layers of clothing.
It's alright. Mo Jingxian deliberately left the nostrils exposed, so she could still get some air.
"Clap clap clap!"
A round of applause erupted from the surrounding area.
"Brother Minato!"
Mo Jingxian withdrew her ninjutsu and rushed over in delight.
"When did you arrive?"
"I just arrived, that's why I came to see you right away."
Minato patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction and winked at him.
"Nine-Headed Serpent Mo Jingxian, I never expected that you would make a name for yourself in just over a month since you arrived at the front lines. You have truly impressed me."
Mo Jingxian's face fell.
"These Sand Ninja are all idiots who only know how to chop people with knives. Not a single one of them is cultured. Nine-headed snake? I suspect they're just making up nicknames for no reason."
The two walked and talked, while he ruthlessly abandoned his teammates.
Shuimen looked at Mo Jingxian suspiciously a few times.
"No, I think the title 'Hydra' is pretty good. It has one more head than the legendary Yamata no Orochi."
If Mo Jingxian didn't know about Shuimen's talent for naming things, she would have thought he did it on purpose.
"Brother Minato, if you keep chatting like this, you'll never have any friends."
Minato paused, then realized what was happening when he saw his younger brother's dejected expression.
Then came a burst of hearty laughter.
After Shuimen finished laughing, Mo Jingxian took the opportunity to ask about serious matters.
"By the way, Brother Minato, what brings you here today?"
"Yes, something's up, but don't rush to tell me."
Minato pointed to the command post not far from the two of them.
"Come with me to pay your respects to Commander Orochimaru first, and we'll talk about it then."
The two had been chatting all the way and had arrived near the command post.
Mo Jingxian decided not to ask any further questions and followed Shuimen into the command tent for the second time.
There were quite a few people in the tent, most of whom were high-ranking and influential figures.
The most eye-catching of them all was a man with a full head of messy white hair, a headband with the character "oil" written on it, and who looked like a lion.
—Jiraiya!
Upon seeing the two men enter the tent.
Jiraiya raised his right arm and waved quickly, cheerfully greeting the two.
"Minato, Hydra, here."
Mo Jingxian felt as if three black lines appeared on his forehead, and in his daze, a crow flew overhead.
So embarrassing!
Jiraiya completely failed to notice Mo Jingxian's embarrassment and casually put his arm around his shoulder.
"You must be Minato's little brother. I'm Minato's teacher. You can just call me the Toad Sage."
"Jiraiya-senpai."
Mo Jingxian bowed respectfully, greeted everyone present, and then stood silently beside Shuimen.
[Reputation points from Jiraiya +5]
Jiraiya seemed quite interested in him, looking him up and down.
"Alright, Jiraiya! Let's get down to business."
Orochimaru's hoarse voice stopped Jiraiya's strange behavior and brought things back on track.
"You tell us about Minato."
Perhaps feeling bored, he would yawn before even getting down to business.
"Commander Orochimaru, I've come here to borrow someone from you to complete a mission."
Shuimen pointed to Mo Jingxian beside him.
"This is my young brother, Mo Jingxian."
Things took an unexpected turn; Orochimaru hadn't expected Minato to make such a special trip just to borrow someone.
Perhaps sensing Orochimaru's confusion, Minato offered an explanation.
"This mission requires a young, fresh face, and it demands both ability and experience, so I thought of my little brother."
Orochimaru nodded, showing no intention of probing further.
He remembered Mo Jingxian; she was an outlier in the Uchiha clan. At the time, he just thought of her as an interesting kid and didn't pay much attention to her.
"Can."
[Reputation points from Orochimaru +1]
Mo Jingxian had always acted as if she were invisible until she gained Orochimaru's reputation, at which point she felt a little excited.
The first step was finally taken, bringing us one step closer to our goal.
"We've caused the Commander trouble, so we'll take our leave now. Sorry for the inconvenience."
Orochimaru nodded in agreement.
Minato placed his hand on Mo Jingxian's shoulder, and with a "whoosh," the two disappeared from the spot.
As he watched the two disappear, a fleeting look of envy crossed Orochimaru's eyes, but he quickly recovered.
"Jiraiya, even you've been summoned back. It seems the village is under a lot of pressure."
With a playful smile on his face, Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya.
"Speak, what does the old man want you to come here for? Let me make this clear beforehand... if he's giving me orders, you don't need to say a word."
Orochimaru showed no restraint, his words revealing his resistance to the orders from the Hokage's office.
Before Jiraiya could speak, the others in the tent took their leave.
"Commander, I have some urgent business to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
"Yes, I remember now, it's urgent!"
……
……
Orochimaru waved his hand and didn't urge anyone after everyone had left.
Instead, he dug out Mo Jingxian's mission records and started reading them.
Jiraiya abandoned his nonchalant attitude and said seriously:
"My teacher told me to tell you to try to sign a ceasefire agreement with the Sand Village, and if necessary..."
He glanced up at Orochimaru's expression, but the latter, looking at the records in his hand, made no comment.
Jiraiya sighed helplessly.
"If necessary, we can sacrifice some interests; the teacher asked you to facilitate this negotiation."
Orochimaru seemed not to hear, and continued flipping through Mo Jingxian's mission records page by page.
I closed the notebook and gently placed it on the table.
He looked up and met Jiraiya's slightly guilty gaze.
"Splash!"
Orochimaru suddenly swung his right arm, sweeping all the documents off the table.
"waste!"
Jiraiya avoided Orochimaru's piercing gaze.
Strangely enough, despite being very angry, Orochimaru remained remarkably calm.
"Oh--"
He chuckled softly, "This Konoha has actually rotted to this extent..."