A long caravan appeared on the border of the Land of Fire and the Land of Hot Water.
Tsunade, carrying the iron rod specially made for her by Senju Tobirama, walked at the end of the team with her golden hair tied into a single ponytail.
Orochimaru was walking in the middle of the team, while Sarutobi Hiruzen was at the very front.
As for Jiraiya, he was with the people who needed to be protected.
Jiraiya was very upset, but he also knew that everyone was doing this for his own good, so he finally had to accept this arrangement.
And Raijin...
In the lush jungle, Raijin was moving forward silently.
The heart net radiated out from Raijin as the center, within a radius of five hundred meters, all the rustling of the wind and grass could not escape Raijin's ears.
As the second most capable person in the team after Sarutobi Hiruzen, Raijin was sent to scout for information in front.
Commonly known as, opening the way.
"Sigh..."
In a dense bush, Raijin sighed helplessly.
It had taken nearly two weeks to get here from Konohagakure.
According to the route map, it is estimated that it will take another two weeks to reach the destination.
This trip, just to reach the destination, will take nearly a month.
A month to do a B-rank mission, a B-rank mission, the highest reward is only 200.000 ryos.
Even this 200.000 ryos has to be taken away by Sarutobi Hiruzen alone, the rest, one person can get 20.000 is very good.
Is 20.000 ryos a lot?
For example, the ramen in Konohagakure, 60 ryos a bowl.
In the world of Raijin's previous life, a bowl of beef ramen was fifteen, and you could even add a fried egg and buy a bun at the same time!
The difference between the two is nearly five times.
That is to say, the 20.000 ryos here is equivalent to 2000 yuan in Raijin's previous life.
Risking your life, licking blood on the edge of the knife, working hard for a month, and getting 2000 in hand.
The Konohagakure police force has a monthly salary of 35.000 in the village alone.
Heh, B-rank mission, even a dog wouldn't do it!
Suddenly, Raijin's eyebrows furrowed, and the heart net reacted!
"According to the information, the caravan coming from the direction of Konohagakure should be transporting ore transported from the Land of Wind."
"Coming from the direction of Konohagakure, it should be a configuration of one Jonin, one Chunin, and two Genin. The caravan itself should also have two Chunin, go over and scout."
"If it's just an elite squad plus two Chunin, it shouldn't be a problem."
The conversation, which was not deliberately lowered, reached Raijin's ears through the heart net.
From the conversation, it can be known that these are three men, and their strength is not weak, they should all be Jonin.
Such a configuration doesn't look like rogue ninjas, does it?
Could it be Kumogakure's rogue ninjas? According to the information... could it be Sunagakure's rogue ninjas?
After hesitating for a while, Raijin finally chose to retreat. To be honest, after training in Konohagakure for so long, Raijin really wanted to try how strong he is now when he goes all out.
But... three Jonin... 20.000 ryo for a month, what a life!
...
"During the First Great Ninja War, Hiruzen's performance was really admirable."
Takenaka Heizo was talking to Sarutobi Hiruzen with a smile on his face.
As for whether it's eye-catching?
Who knows? Anyway, according to the bounty, it should be quite eye-catching.
"Mr. Heizo, have you also heard my story?"
Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen laughed heartily, very happy.
Just as Takenaka Heizo was about to say something, Raijin's voice suddenly rang out.
"There are at least three ninjas coming."
Raijin said to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Three ninjas?"
Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyebrows furrowed slightly. Under normal circumstances, rogue ninjas would absolutely not touch such a caravan.
But now, since they dare to show up, it means that they must be confident.
Are there any powerful organizations in the ninja world?
Apart from the unknown underground bounty, there should be...
Could it be the main combat faction that defected from Kumogakure in the past?
Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at Takenaka Heizo beside him.
Takenaka Heizo immediately raised his hand and shouted loudly.
"Stop!"
"Whoosh!"
Almost the moment Takenaka Heizo opened his mouth, a Kunai flew towards Takenaka Heizo at high speed.
"Ding!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen casually threw out a Shuriken, knocking the Kunai away.
"Boom!"
An explosion sounded, but it was the Explosive Tags on the handle of the Kunai that exploded.
"I didn't expect to be discovered."
A voice sounded, and Sarutobi Hiruzen's face instantly darkened.
"Long time no see, Sarutobi Hiruzen."
"Long time no see, Maki Masato."
Sarutobi Hiruzen pursed his lips and said softly.
"Is this your subordinate? I didn't notice you, a sensory ninja?"
Maki Masato glanced at Raijin and chuckled lightly.
It looked like a kind elder praising a rising star.
If you ignore his dark skin, burly figure, and the cold killing intent in his eyes.
"Yes, a sensory ninja."
Raijin nodded in response. For this mission, Raijin deliberately did not wear clothes with the Uchiha clan emblem.
Although his reputation has started to spread throughout the ninja world through his beloved father.
But this face of his, it seems that not many people know it.
"Okay, Sarutobi, it's been a few years, you're amazing, you have such excellent subordinates."
Maki Masato said to Sarutobi Hiruzen, his words full of sarcasm.
"Of course, I am the disciple of Hokage-sama, unlike you guys, a bunch of homeless dogs, can only run around in the ninja world meaninglessly."
Sarutobi Hiruzen retorted without showing any weakness. After his words fell, Sarutobi Hiruzen said to Takenaka Heizo beside him.
"A Kumogakure Jonin who fought fiercely in the first war, the bounty is not weaker than mine, you have to pay more."
"Tskk!"
Upon hearing this, Takenaka Heizo said without any hesitation, what else could he say at this time?
Don't say anything about Sarutobi Hiruzen and these ninjas having a grudge against their caravan.
Just kidding, if Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others turn around and leave now, Takenaka Heizo dares to guarantee that these Kumogakure rogue ninjas will not chase.
These people happened to encounter Sarutobi Hiruzen, who they had a grudge against, after they set their sights on this batch of goods.
Not because they happened to encounter their own caravan while seeking revenge on Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Orochimaru, you and Tsunade are the strongest, next you two will fight one of them together, I will hold one by myself, and after you finish, come and help me."
Raijin said to Orochimaru and Tsunade who came to his side.
The voice was very low, but it was enough for the people on the other side to hear.
"It seems that I overestimated your subordinates, Sarutobi."
Maki Masato sneered and said to Sarutobi.
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