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"The time is set for nine o'clock tomorrow morning. You don't need to show yourself then, just follow us secretly."
Kitazawa paused for a moment, then said, "I will let you know when we arrive in the Land of Earth."
"Ah."
Xiao Nan didn't say anything more.
The next day, Saturday.
Kitazawa and Kurenai arrived at the mission hall after having breakfast.
They planned to find a mission in the Land of Earth, and incidentally set up a trap for Nara Shikamaru.
Normally, missions in the Land of Earth should belong to Iwagakure, but that's not always the case.
The original work also includes a storyline where Naruto and his friends go to the Land of Wind to do a mission.
After some deliberation, Kitazawa selected an escort mission.
As the future Hokage, you should properly motivate your subordinates.
[Current Task: Improve Nara Shikamaru's lazy personality.]
[Mission Reward: Shadow Mimic Shuriken.]
【Whether to accept? 】
Kitazawa looked at the four lines of text in front of him, not expecting such an unexpected gain.
Chapter 295 Kitazawa's Scheme: The Battle Between Insect Controllers
Kitazawa and Kurenai arrived at the ninja academy.
Hinata Hyuga, Shikamaru Nara, and Shino Aburame were already waiting on the playground.
Kitazawa couldn't help but smile when he saw them.
The three people each exhibited three distinct states, which was quite evident.
Hinata Hyuga looked on with anticipation.
Aburame Shino had no expression and appeared very calm.
Nara Shikamaru, on the other hand, looked reluctant and apprehensive.
"Let's go."
Kitazawa waved to them and said, "Let's go see the employer."
"Teacher Kitazawa, what level is our mission this time?"
Nara Shikamaru asked the question first.
"B-level."
Kitazawa replied.
Nara Shikamaru secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
If you're a B-rank, you're very unlikely to encounter a Jonin.
That's true. Although Hinata Hyuga and Shino Aburame are both very strong, the three of them together still struggled against Jonin.
Kitazawa glanced at him.
A B-level mission is unlikely to change his personality.
His plan was to find a small team from Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village) to put pressure on them once he arrived in the Land of Earth.
After all, it's an escort mission.
Theoretically speaking, any kind of enemy could appear.
Nara Shikamaru would not suspect that he was the one who lured the enemy there.
The five of them left the ninja academy and arrived at the gate of Konoha Village.
Their target was a caravan from the Land of Fire.
It was perfectly normal for countries to trade with each other outside of the Ninja World War.
"It's Lord Kitazawa?"
The caravan owner was overjoyed to see Kitazawa.
He only paid for a B-rank mission, but managed to hire the renowned Konoha Jonin Kitazawa. It was a huge win for him.
He can then rest assured about his safety.
Moreover, Kitazawa is a student of the current Hokage, Tsunade, and an excellent medical ninja, so there's no need to worry about them getting injured.
After exchanging pleasantries, the caravan set off.
Kitazawa and Kurenai were also given a carriage.
"This employer is quite good."
Nara Shikamaru sat in the car, stretched, and said.
"It's because Mr. Kitazawa has influence."
Shino Aburame adjusted her glasses and said.
Under normal circumstances, employers wouldn't be so considerate of ninjas.
In fact, most employers have a rather indifferent attitude towards ninjas.
This has been a long-standing practice in the ninja world: ninjas are paid to do things, and employers don't waste time and energy building relationships with them.
Hinata Hyuga nodded.
She had just witnessed the caravan owner's attitude towards Kitazawa.
They not only showed great respect, but also appeared somewhat humble.
"We're about to leave Konoha Village. For safety reasons, we'll patrol in shifts."
Kitazawa glanced out the window and said.
"Isn't Shino a parasite?"
Nara Shikamaru countered with a question.
Since he could ride in a carriage, he naturally didn't want to patrol outside.
"Parasitic parasites are not a panacea."
Kitazawa shook his head and said, "We must remain vigilant at all times during the mission."
Nara Shikamaru felt it was somewhat unnecessary, but he didn't dare to say anything more.
"Hinata and I are in one group, and Shikamaru and Kurenai are in another. Each group patrols for two hours, and then we switch."
Kitazawa paused for a moment and said, "Shino doesn't need to patrol. You just need to control the parasitic insects to observe the surroundings."
Nara Shikamaru looked envious when he heard the second half of the sentence.
He also wanted to stay in the carriage forever.
Hinata Hyuga was overjoyed.
"Hinata, let's go."
After Kitazawa finished speaking, he jumped off the carriage.
Hinata Hyuga quickly followed him.
The carriage was fairly fast, but it was rather slow for a ninja.
Kitazawa and Hinata Hyuga ran in the lead.
The reason was that their employer, the owner of the caravan, was on the first carriage.
If an attack occurs, they can rescue him immediately.
Theoretically speaking, as long as the employer is alive, their mission is not considered a failure.
As for others, their priority will naturally be one level lower.
"Hinata, you should look around."
Kitazawa raised his hand and tapped her forehead, saying...
Hinata Hyuga immediately turned her head away, feeling embarrassed.
The Land of Earth is located to the northwest of the Land of Fire.
There are no borders between them, but a row of small countries, such as the Land of Waterfalls, the Land of Rain, and the Land of Grass.
Kitazawa chose the shortest route, which was to cross the Land of Grass.
Although Konan is with them, they won't have any problems traveling from the Land of Rain, but the Land of Rain's perpetually rainy weather is not suitable for traveling.
The Grass Country is different; it has clear skies and endless grasslands.
"so beautiful!"
Upon arriving in the Land of Grass, Hinata Hyuga looked at the vast grassland and blurted out.
As the sun set, its afterglow bathed the vast grassland, a sight she had never seen before.
When do we take a break?
Nara Shikamaru asked listlessly.
He was exhausted after a long day of travel.
"Just now."
Kitazawa thought for a moment and said, "Let's rest for one night and then cross the Land of Grass and enter the Land of Earth tomorrow."
After he finished speaking, he went to find the caravan owner.
"Let's set up camp and set off again tomorrow!"
Upon hearing this, the caravan owner immediately shouted loudly.
Soon, a dense array of tents were erected.
Generally, when ninjas are out and about, they will find a very secluded place to rest.
However, with a large number of people in the caravan, it was difficult to hide, so they simply went out in the open.
Instead of using the caravan's tents, Kitazawa and his group set up two tents themselves.
Just like during the day, two groups were on night watch.
Their primary purpose in going out on missions is to train students and conduct practical exams.
Therefore, patrols and night watch are essential.
This allows them to demonstrate their abilities while also accumulating experience in advance.
Are you sleepy?
Kitazawa sat on the grass and looked at Hinata Hyuga.
"Not sleepy."
Hinata Hyuga shook her head and said.
She always felt inexplicably energetic whenever she was with Kitazawa.
"You are a ninja of the Hyuga clan. If you notice anything unusual, you must immediately activate your Byakugan to check the situation."
Kitazawa patted her head and reminded her.
"Ah."
Hinata Hyuga obediently replied.
After entering the night watch, Kitazawa had nothing to do, so he began to practice the Ninja Art: Creation Rebirth: Hundred Healings Technique.
Hinata Hyuga's eyes widened instinctively.