Chapter 17

Tasks are not only the work of ninjas, but also the means by which ninjas rely on to survive.

Even the ninja village itself is built on the foundation of "ninja task delegation."

Ninjas complete tasks delegated by all walks of life to exchange for rewards and materials needed for survival.

The task itself is actually a system that is mutually dependent and bound to the ninja village.

Without a task system, there would be no ninja village, let alone the era of one country, one village created by the joint efforts of Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.

Even in the first article of the Ninja Code, there is such a clear provision.

The meaning of a ninja’s existence is to complete tasks.

Ninjas who cannot complete tasks are trash.

Kakashi’s father, Konoha’s White Fang, was the tragedy of suicide caused by this point.

Also based on this point, after countless explorations, the mode of completing tasks with a "ninja squad" was finally formed.

In a squad, because of the existence of a veteran Jonin team leader, not only is the probability of completing tasks greatly increased, but it is also conducive to the cultivation of talent.

Therefore, the members in the ninja squad and the captain are both "subordinates and captain," and "teacher and friend."

Unless major situations are encountered, such as Mizunuki Ryosuke’s squad members being more than half dead or injured, the members of the group will not be easily changed.

So as not to affect the combat power and tacit understanding of the ninja squad.

Outside the Hidden Mist Village, a thin female ninja was running rapidly towards a direction.

The girl had a very characteristic chestnut-colored long hair; a slightly strange hairstyle covered the girl’s right eye, and the left eye exposed on the outside was flashing with a determined luster.

The girl is Terumi Mei.

It turned out that Terumi Mei received the latest appointment from the Mizukage, and she was assigned to the ninja squad led by Special Jonin Mizunuki Ryosuke.

Almost at the same time, Terumi Mei also received the captain’s order to go to a location to gather.

For this result, Terumi Mei chose to accept it gladly.

Of course, there was no other way; like her, a civilian ninja who had no background and only had some talent, she had no qualifications to refute the orders of the higher-ups.

Hearing the name, she already knew the identity of the captain she was about to work with—the Mizunuki clan!

To be honest, for these high-and-mighty clan ninjas, Terumi Mei hates them very, very much!

Facing these arrogant clan ninjas, I am afraid that no civilian ninja would like them. ===== CHAPTER 33 =====

Terumi Mei could only pray in her heart at this moment, praying that the new captain was a guy who was easy to get along with.

After a period of rushing, Terumi Mei came to the edge of a remote lake.

This is the gathering place in the order.

Terumi Mei noticed that on the edge of the lake, a thin man was already waiting here.

It is even more appropriate to say that he is a "boy" rather than a "man."

The boy looked only thirteen or fourteen years old, with a clear face and a thin body.

Even in the wild, the boy was still wearing a white robe.

Even from far away, Terumi Mei seemed to have seen the arrogance on the boy’s face.

Terumi Mei didn't go up to talk, but waited quietly on the side.

"Hey!"

"You also came here after receiving the order, right."

Mizunuki Mitsuhiko glanced at Terumi Mei not far away and asked in a cold tone.

Hearing this, Terumi Mei couldn't ignore it, just nodded faintly.

"So to say..."

"You are my teammate?"

Mizunuki Mitsuhiko looked at Terumi Mei with a scrutinizing gaze, and the arrogance and contempt unique to ninjas of large clans were revealed in his eyes.

Seeing this, Terumi Mei’s eyes gradually became cold; she didn't answer, just looked at Mizunuki Mitsuhiko coldly.

"I hope you don't hold me back."

Seeing this, Mizunuki Mitsuhiko just held his head high and left a sentence before turning and leaving.

Looking at Mizunuki Mitsuhiko’s back, Terumi Mei clenched her fists tightly.

After a while, the last person in the squad arrived late; it was Takeda Yoichi, who was originally in the squad.

Compared to the first two, Takeda Yoichi’s age was obviously much older, and he also looked more stable.

Similar to Terumi Mei, Takeda Yoichi was also a ninja from a civilian background.

But unlike Terumi Mei, Takeda Yoichi’s talent was not as excellent as Terumi Mei’s, and his attribute was only fire.

Although it is relatively rare in the Hidden Mist, which is mainly water-based, there is nothing strange about it.

He was only recruited into the team by Mizunuki Ryosuke because he had a specialty in perception.

"Sorry, sorry, I’m late."

Takeda Yoichi kept apologizing while touching the back of his head as soon as he arrived.

"It’s okay, we didn't arrive long ago either."

Seeing this, Terumi Mei also replied, and her attitude towards this ninja who looked like a civilian was relatively gentle.

"That’s good, that’s good..."

"Right, Captain Ryosuke hasn't come yet?"

Takeda Yoichi said with a smirk.

Hearing this, Terumi Mei shook her head gently, while Mizunuki Mitsuhiko on the other side still held his head high, as if he didn't bother to answer.

Actually, Mizunuki Ryosuke had long since arrived at the edge of the lake and was waiting in advance.

And his purpose this time was actually to examine the abilities of the squad members.

And in fact, the examination had already begun; when Mizunuki Ryosuke gave the gathering information to the squad members before, he didn't directly reveal the location.

Instead, he gave some information and clues, letting them judge the gathering place by themselves.

The first to arrive was Mizunuki Mitsuhiko, which shows that Mizunuki Mitsuhiko’s talent is the most excellent in the interpretation, judgment, and analysis of information.

Next is Terumi Mei; as for Takeda Yoichi, he is indeed the worst one.

After all, compared to the future Fifth Mizukage and the clan ninjas carefully cultivated by the family, Takeda Yoichi is still quite a bit worse.

But as long as Takeda Yoichi can act as the glue for the team, Mizunuki Ryosuke will be satisfied.

Next is to start the formal examination.

The examination is also the most critical factor—strength!

Thinking of this, Mizunuki Ryosuke showed a smile.

A good show is about to begin; let me see your performance, Takeda Yoichi.

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