Chapter 20

Hidden Mist, Mist Anbu building.

In the pitch-black environment where one could not see their fingers, Yagura Karatachi and a man completely hidden under a black robe were whispering to each other.

To prevent any possibility of the conversation being overheard, the surroundings were sealed off with secret techniques.

"How are things prepared on your side?"

"The timing is almost mature, and opportunities are fleeting."

"You all need to hurry."

Yagura Karatachi said in a low voice toward the man on the opposite side, his tone devoid of any extra emotion.

"Please rest assured, Lord Kari has already rushed over from the Rock ninjas."

"Everything is in place; as long as you are ready on your side, we can act at any time."

The man under the cloak raised his head; the bright forehead protector on his forehead could be seen clearly even in such a dim environment.

On the forehead protector, two square rock patterns represented the Hidden Rock Village of the Land of Earth.

"Kari of the Rock Hidden Explosion Corps, huh..."

"Very good."

On Yagura Karatachi's baby face, a hideous smile appeared that was extremely inconsistent with his appearance.

"However..."

Suddenly, the Rock ninja showed a look of difficulty, as if he had something to say.

"However what?"

The expression on Yagura Karatachi's face stiffened, and his complexion gradually turned gloomy.

He never expected that the other party would raise the price at the last minute.

"Lord Kari has one more uninvited request."

"I hope you will grant it."

The Rock ninja spoke again, requesting of Yagura Karatachi.

"Speak!"

This time, Yagura Karatachi's tone was as cold as midwinter ice, and there was even a hint of killing intent hidden in his eyes.

"Lord Kari hopes to obtain the murderer who killed 'Suishi Tatsuo'."

"We guarantee that as long as we get this person, we will never bring up any extra conditions."

The Rock ninja replied hurriedly.

Hearing this, Yagura Karatachi's expression gradually recovered, but the coldness in his voice had not yet retreated.

"Suishi Tatsuo? Just a Jonin, why does Kari want to avenge him?"

Hearing Yagura Karatachi's question, the Rock ninja seemed a bit hesitant, but in the end, he still said slowly.

"Because Tatsuo is Lord Kari's own younger brother."

Finally, after a long silence, a cold voice slowly spoke.

"Good!"

"But remember, absolutely no failure is allowed!"

"I think the famous Explosion Corps of the ninja world will not disappoint me."

As the words fell, a dirty deal was thus reached.

"Oh my, oh my~"

"Little Yagura's heart is so black, it's even a bit blacker than yours!"

In a deeper part of the underground, a somewhat snide voice slowly commented.

"Heh heh, when it comes to being black, of course I am blacker."

"Don't look at what I'm called."

Another hoarse voice slowly sounded, which could be considered a response to the snide voice.

"That's also true."

"However~"

"We should hurry and report to the old man~"

The snide voice said again.

"Hmm, it won't be long before he can completely control the Hidden Mist."

As the hoarse voice responded, a "monster" walked out from the darkness.

The conversation just now also came from this "monster."

I saw this strange-looking thing had an appearance similar to a human, but had unique organs like a pitcher plant.

At the same time, the entire appearance presented two colors, black and white; it seemed to be a whole, but it also seemed like two completely different parts.

It looked extremely discordant.

The "one" or "two" monster did not continue to talk nonsense and immediately activated its ability to escape toward the deeper layers of the underground.

Since Mizunuki Ryosuke's squad resumed work, more than half a month had passed.

During this period, relying on the outstanding strength of the squad members, the team had completed two missions, which could be considered a certain degree of coordination for the team.

Because it was an elite-level squad, they naturally would not do D-rank missions like helping old ladies across the street or finding lost cats and dogs like Team 7 in the original work.

Under Mizunuki Ryosuke's advocacy, they completed one C-rank mission to clear out mountain bandits and one B-rank mission to escort a merchant caravan.

During the escort process, they encountered attacks from several rogue Waterfall ninjas.

In the process of fighting side by side, the squad members could be considered to have understood each other.

Especially Terumi Mei and Mizunuki Mitsuhiko, who also concluded in their hearts that Mizunuki Ryosuke "is a gentle, non-contending, and extremely steady person."

But just today, the village suddenly issued a mission to the squad, and Mizunuki Ryosuke was also summoned by the Mizukage.

After accepting the mission, the squad members set off as a group.

It is worth mentioning that the content of the mission was a bit strange.

Because the content was to hunt down a rogue ninja!

"Captain, why would the mission to hunt down a rogue ninja be arranged for us?"

On the way, Terumi Mei asked Mizunuki Ryosuke in confusion, her exposed left eye full of doubt.

Terumi Mei's question was not without reason.

Work like hunting down rogue ninjas would absolutely never fall to a ninja squad to complete.

Because there was an Mist Anbu specifically responsible for this type of work.

And such missions generally involved a wide range of issues, and might even involve secrets, so they would never fall to ordinary ninjas.

On the other side, although Mizunuki Mitsuhiko still held his head high as if disdainful, his ears were pricked up high; it seemed he was also very confused about this question.

Only Takeda Yoichi still had a simple and honest smile.

"A mission is a mission, just execute it."

"Article 6 of the Ninja Code: Only do what the mission requires."

But who would have thought that Mizunuki Ryosuke's face would stiffen, rejecting Terumi Mei's words like an old pedant.

"Oh..."

Seeing Mizunuki looking so serious, Terumi Mei had no choice but to lower her head in disappointment.

To this, Mizunuki Ryosuke just rubbed Terumi Mei's head, looking at the rolling-eyed loli, and revealed a gentle smile.

Not letting them know was for their own good.

Among this, how could it be so simple.

Mizunuki Ryosuke seemed to recall the scene in the Mizukage's office again.

(Seeking flowers, seeking tickets, seeking support! Thank you very much!).