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And on the other side, the scenery was completely different, with lush forests extending for miles.
Located at the border between the Fire Country and the Earth Country.
Within a concealed Leaf Village outpost.
A tall figure slowly appeared here.
"Drip!" "Drip!" "Drip!"...
This figure walked slowly through the outpost, and the distinctly rhythmic footsteps brought a sense of tranquility to the surroundings.
Soon, some recently arrived Leaf Ninja gathered in the area, pretending to be busy but sneaking glances at this captain who was rumored to be exceptionally strong.
Hmm... judging by the looks of it... is this captain really as strong as the rumors say?
Clearly... he just looks a bit handsome...
Although that's the case... this captain's smile is really charming...
Some young ninjas who had recently arrived couldn't help but sneak glances at the tall figure and secretly thought.
At this moment, another figure suddenly appeared in front of the tall figure.
"Captain Sosuke, you're back!"
The older Leaf Ninja who approached looked at the upright figure with a happy expression, his face showing excitement.
"Yes, I'm back, and the situation looks very optimistic. It seems that the Rock Village is struggling to cope with the continuous attacks from the Cloud Ninja, and they probably won't be able to divert their attention to us for a while."
Sosuke nodded with a gentle smile on his face, his magnetic voice softly speaking.
Upon hearing his words, the ninja was once again excited and incredulous.
"You actually went to the Rock Village! That... that place is heavily guarded, and such an action is too dangerous!"
The new ninja who secretly admired Sosuke's actions were even more astonished when they heard the ninja's words, and their admiration for Captain Sosuke grew.
Infiltrating the Rock Village... something they couldn't even imagine... this captain actually did it!
How... how could someone accomplish such an almost impossible mission...!!
"It was just a discreet observation, without attracting their attention. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to escape."
Sosuke's face carried a mild smile as he humbly spoke.
With a slightly serious expression, he continued, "However, it seems that on the Cloud Ninja's side, there's a duo known as the 'A-Bee Combination' causing significant trouble for the Rock Ninja. Make a note of this, and we need to gather intelligence on the A-eeB Combination and the Cloud Village Ninja in advance."
"They... are even more challenging opponents than the Rock Ninja..."
Hearing his words, the older ninja in front of him nodded, speaking in a serious tone.
"Yes, Captain Sosuke! I will organize a team to investigate the detailed information on the AB Combination and the Cloud Village Ninjas as soon as possible."
After saying this, he hesitated for a moment, speaking in a serious tone.
"You should rest first; after all, this time, you've been through a lot!"
To this, Sosuke gently shook his head and glanced at the new ninja who was sneakily watching him on the side, softly asking.
"Many new faces, are these the new batch of ninjas in the village, Kuroi?"
The adult ninja named Kuroi glanced at the new ninjas beside him, instantly causing them to jump in surprise!
After all, in the eyes of these new ninjas, Captain Kuroi, who managed them, was an extremely strict figure!
"Yes, Captain Sosuke, just a group of newcomers who have never been to the battlefield and still don't know the ropes. Please forgive their ignorance."
Kuroi sighed helplessly and spoke softly.
Upon hearing his words, Sosuke shook his head slightly and said softly, "They are a lively bunch, and that's good."
Speaking of this, he looked slightly at the azure sky and continued, "Rest assured; in any case, I will ensure their safety."
Upon hearing these words, Kuroi's heart was deeply moved, and he looked at Sosuke with a complex expression, respectfully saying, "Captain Sosuke... it's truly a fortunate gift for me and them to be able to follow a captain like you."
To this, Sosuke shook his head slightly, smiled lightly, and remained silent.
At this moment, a Leaf Ninja suddenly appeared on the scene and urgently said upon seeing Sosuke, "Captain Sosuke! People have been sent from the village; there seems to be... some mission..."
Upon hearing his words, Sosuke's expression remained unchanged, and he nodded gently, saying softly, "I understand."
After that, he left the area under the gaze of the new Leaf ninjas.
After he left, a group of new ninjas immediately approached Kuroi, bombarding him with questions.
"Captain Kuroi, is that Captain Sosuke? He looks so handsome!"
"Captain Kuroi, is Captain Sosuke really as strong as you say? He seems very gentle on the surface!"
"Captain, Captain! Can Captain Sosuke really stand in mid-air? What kind of ninja technique is that!"
....
The various questions made Kuroi feel a headache, and he couldn't help but say with a bit of impatience, "Alright! Shut up, all of you, stop chattering around!!"
Seeing Captain Kuroi's slightly stern expression, all the new Leaf ninjas were scared into silence, each of them quiet as a mouse.
"Remember! It's incredibly fortunate for you to be here and have Captain Sosuke leading you. Captain Sosuke is not someone you can gossip about!"
"You don't understand his broad-mindedness; you don't understand his strength. In the time to come, you will gradually discover how lucky you are to follow such a great captain!"
"But for now! I won't allow to hear any disparaging remarks about Captain Sosuke's strength!"
"Do you understand?!"
Upon hearing Kuroi's serious tone, all the new Leaf ninjas tightened their faces and shouted loudly.
"Understood!!"
Seeing them like this, Kuroi's expression finally eased a bit, and he nodded gently.
.....
Meanwhile, in the central tent of the Leaf Village outpost.
Sosuke walked in gently.
The first thing that caught his eye was a head of waist-length purple hair.
As if hearing Sosuke's slow footsteps, the tall and sexy figure slowly turned around, revealing a beautiful and aloof face in Sosuke's eyes.
"Sosuke, it's been a while."
Her rosy lips were adorned with a colorful beauty mark, and as she gently spoke, the beauty mark moved up and down, incredibly alluring.
Hearing her words, Sosuke's face was full of smiles, and he spoke gently.
"It's been a while, Captain Himiko."