After leaving the training session, I didn't head home right away. There was something I'd been putting off for a while, and it was finally time to get to it. I used to check my stats on a monthly basis, but recently I'd only been updating them when it seemed absolutely necessary. Initially, I had planned to review them right after graduation, but my focus on Fuinjutsu had consumed all my time. Now that I had Sensei Hatoshi's training ahead, this felt like the right moment to assess my progress.
I made my way to my usual training ground, a secluded spot where I could focus without any distractions, and I updated my stats:
Name: Satoshi Kenya
Age: 9 years, 6 months
Chakra Reserves: 9000
Chakra Control: 27
Strength: 43
Accuracy: 19
Speed: 38
Defense: 33
Stamina: 30
Skills:
Transformation Jutsu (CP cost: 102)
Substitution Jutsu (CP cost: 105)
Clone Jutsu (CP cost: 250)
Body Flicker Jutsu (CP cost: 400)
Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique (CP cost: 550)
Storage Scroll (90% success rate, CP cost: 5200)
Mirror World Illusion (CP cost: 2600)
Barrier Formation (60% success rate, CP cost: 25000)
Knowledge:
Sealcraft (Fuinjutsu)
Looking at the stats, I felt a sense of satisfaction with how far I had come. My chakra reserves had grown significantly, and my control over them had also improved. Physically, I was stronger and faster than before, though I knew there was still room for improvement. While I wasn't quite where I wanted to be yet, it was clear that my efforts were paying off.
I decided to let Monu and Akira know that I wouldn't be able to train with them regularly anymore. My schedule was about to get busier with my new team and Sensei Hatoshi's guidance. Both of them were a bit disappointed when I told them, but I assured them I would still check in on their progress when I had the time. That seemed to lift their spirits, and they promised to work even harder in my absence.
The next morning, my team and I met Sensei Hatoshi at the Hokage's office for our first official mission. It was a D-rank mission, and Sensei had deliberately picked the easiest option available: locating a missing cat for a wealthy villager. At first, it seemed like a simple task, but Sensei made it clear that even basic missions would serve as tests. He would be evaluating our decision-making, teamwork, and overall performance throughout.
Despite the mission's simplicity, Sensei's approach stood out. He didn't just assign the task and let us go. He explained every aspect of the mission process, including how to handle reports, communicate with clients, and maintain professionalism. This level of detail wasn't something I remembered from my past life experiences, but it was useful to have everything laid out so clearly.
Before heading out, Sensei gave us a brief explanation of how the mission center worked. It was located within the Hokage building and served as the hub for all official missions in the village. Each mission was assigned based on its difficulty, with D-rank missions reserved for genin teams like ours, while higher-ranked missions were saved for more experienced ninjas.
He broke down the ranking system for us:
E-rank missions were the most basic tasks, often within the village, and could be handled by a single genin. These paid between 1,000 to 3,000 ryo, and the mission center took a small commission from the reward. Even unsuccessful missions needed a report, and too many failures could lead to a demotion.
D-rank missions, like the one we were assigned, were a bit more complex and required at least a three-genin team or a chunin . These paid anywhere from 5,000 to 20,000 ryo and typically involved simple village requests, like finding lost items or doing small deliveries. The rules about reports and commissions were the same as E-rank missions.
C-rank missions were the starting point for more serious tasks, usually outside the village. They could involve bandit suppression or escorting individuals, with the pay ranging between 40,000 and 300,000 ryo, depending on the difficulty and distance. These missions required a three-genin team with a chunin supervisor to lead the team or a Jounin, and the stakes were higher.
When I asked about B-rank missions, Sensei said it was too soon for us to worry about those. Our focus, for now, was mastering D and C-rank missions, gaining experience, and improving our teamwork.
With that information in mind, we turned our attention back to the task at hand: finding the missing cat. Despite how basic the mission seemed, we approached it with a sense of purpose. It was our first step into the world of official missions, and I was eager to see how we'd handle it as a team.