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"A key figure?"
Uchiha Izumi understood.
They did not go directly to investigate the Guardian Shinobi.
"Ah."
After a moment's thought, Kabuto Yakushi said, "The Guardian Shinobi is an organization, and the Land of Fire must have relevant officials in charge. Let's start with them."
That being said, it is still quite difficult.
After all, they had to infiltrate the palace.
Kitazawa and Kurenai arrived at the room prepared for them at the inn.
The room was just so-so; it had everything: a bed, a table, and chairs.
"You trust your three students so much?"
Yuhi Hong stretched and sat on the edge of the bed, swinging her pair of fair and delicate feet back and forth.
"I believe in Kabuto."
Kitazawa smiled and said, "What he went through was far more brutal than what we went through."
"The roots?"
Kurenai Yuhi said thoughtfully, "I've heard many rumors about the Roots."
"The roots are far more terrifying than the rumors suggest."
Kitazawa sat down next to her and said.
"I don't understand why the Hokage would allow the Root to exist."
Kurenai turned her head to look at him.
Her black hair slid over her shoulders and hung in the air.
"Who knows?"
Kitazawa pinched her cheek and said, "Don't worry, once Lady Tsunade becomes Hokage, Root will definitely cease to exist."
"Too."
Kurenai Yuhi couldn't help but smile. "Given her personality, she definitely couldn't stand the Root."
"She has ruined the roots' plans several times."
Kitazawa stretched and asked, "We still have time, what are you planning to do?"
"We have a mission tomorrow, so you're not allowed to do anything reckless tonight!"
Upon hearing this, Kurenai Yuhi quickly replied.
"I didn't say anything about messing around."
Kitazawa blinked and said, "I was trying to ask if you want to learn sealing techniques? You really are..."
"Shut up!"
Kurenai blushed and covered his mouth.
She had never thought about that kind of thing before.
But after spending a lot of time with Kitazawa, he became somewhat obsessed.
"I'm going to cultivate!"
Kurenai released him and went to the table to practice the heavy sealing of her limbs.
Kitazawa didn't practice the finger seal technique, but instead took out the Chaotic Body Strike Scroll given to him by Tsunade.
Sealing techniques can't improve combat power for the time being, but Chaotic Charge can.
That evening, Kabuto Yakushi, Torune Aburame, and Izumi Uchiha returned safely to the inn.
"Teacher Kitazawa."
Kabuto Yakushi took out a scroll and said, "This is the intelligence we have gathered."
Kitazawa opened the scroll and began to read it.
It must be said that Kabuto Yakushi's abilities are indeed outstanding.
This scroll contains detailed information about the Guardian Ninja and their current status.
Although it wasn't as detailed as Hiruzen Sarutobi's account, it was already quite perfect considering their age and strength.
"You did a good job."
Kitazawa casually handed the scroll to the curious Kurenai.
After reading it, Kurenai Yuhi couldn't help but show a shocked expression.
Because if it were her, she would also find it difficult to do.
"Thanks to Quan and Qu Gen."
Kabuto smiled gently and said, "Their abilities played a significant role."
"Yes, you've worked hard. Go back to your rooms and rest."
Kitazawa cautioned, "This mission will inevitably involve a major battle, so make sure you're well-rested."
"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei."
The three, including Kabuto, returned to their respective rooms.
Silent all night.
After breakfast, Kitazawa led Kurenai and the others to the royal palace.
Because they were ninjas from Konoha, they arrived at the palace where the guardian ninjas were located without any trouble.
"Please wait a moment, I will inform Lord Asuma."
The guards leading their group turned and walked into the palace.
A moment later, a young man wearing a Konoha headband and with a full beard came out.
Although he is the same age as Kitazawa, he looks much older, like he is in his thirties.
Sarutobi Asuma didn't know who the visiting Konoha ninja was, but his eyes widened when he saw Yuhi Kurenai.
After a moment of hesitation, he quickly ran to her.
"Hong, what brings you here?"
Sarutobi Asuma looked delighted and instinctively reached out his hand.
"I came with Kitazawa."
Kurenai took a half step back and said seriously.
"Kitazawa?"
Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Asuma looked at Kitazawa.
After thinking for two seconds, I finally remembered who he was.
An ordinary teacher at a ninja academy.
"Hong, are you the team leader?"
Sarutobi Asuma's gaze swept over Yakushi Kabuto and the other two.
"No."
Kurenai explained, "The three of them are students of Kitazawa."
Sarutobi Asuma let out a soft "hmm".
A ninja academy teacher suddenly appeared as the team leader?
But he quickly put the question out of his mind.
"Hong, did you come all this way just to see me?"
Sarutobi Asuma asked with a smile on his face.
"No."
Kurenai Yuhi shook her head and replied, "I was on a mission with Kitazawa, and we just happened to pass through the metropolis of the Land of Fire."
"You're doing a mission with him?"
Sarutobi Asuma immediately became alert.
In his eyes, Kitazawa was not strong, but he was handsome and was very popular with the female students when he was in the ninja academy.
"Ah."
Kurenai paused for a moment and then said, "It was the Hokage's arrangement."
That old man!
Sarutobi Asuma was immediately displeased upon hearing this.
Knowing full well that he likes Kurenai Yuhi, he still makes Kurenai Yuhi do missions with Kitazawa. Is this something a father should do?
"Since we're here, let's stay for a while... a day."
Sarutobi Asuma, realizing the complicated situation facing the Guardian Shinobi, quickly changed his mind.
"Let's go inside and talk."
Kitazawa said with a smile.
"Sorry, I was so excited to see you that I forgot to let you in."
Sarutobi Asuma raised his hand and said, "Please."
The group entered the palace.
Five people with different appearances sat on the seats on both sides of the palace.
"Let me introduce you."
Sarutobi Asuma took the initiative to walk up to a monk and said, "This is Jiraiya, the abbot of the Fire Temple."
Kitazawa subconsciously glanced at him twice.
Jiraiya's bounty on the black market is 30 million ryo, only slightly lower than Sarutobi Asuma's.
"These four are collectively known as the Thunder Release Four, namely Kita-ko, Nan-wu, Sei-to, and To-mao."
Sarutobi Asuma continued.
"Asma, please attend to the guests first. We'll talk later."
After greeting Kitazawa and Kurenai, Jiraiya and the others turned and left the palace.
"Has something happened?"
Kitazawa watched their departing figures and asked.
Why do you ask that?
Sarutobi Asuma paused for a moment, puzzled.
"Their expressions all looked very serious."
Kitazawa analyzed, "There aren't many things in the Fire Country's metropolis that would make you Guardian Shinobi feel troubled."
"Something did happen."
Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Asuma admitted, "But the internal affairs of the Guardian Shinobi are none of your business, so you don't need to worry about them."
In his memory, Kitazawa was an ordinary Chunin.
Kurenai Yuhi's genjutsu is quite good, but at best she's only at the level of a special jonin.
It's too dangerous to let them get involved.
"Are you worried that we are not strong enough?"
Kurenai Yuhi laughed and said, "Kitazawa now has the strength of a Jonin."
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