Naruto: Assassinating Minato Namikaze at the Start

Chapter 15 Frontline

When the convoy was attacked, Shancheng Baiyun handed over the intelligence he had found on Xihe Cijian to Mo Jingxian.

With the pursuit troops drawn away by the mountain ninja, he returned to the front-line camp with the intelligence.

The situation was too urgent, so the two hastily devised a plan and then went their separate ways.

Unexpectedly, Galuro pursued relentlessly, but fortunately, Mo Jingxian eventually brought back the information.

Orochimaru checked the information scroll once, and finding the seal still intact, he put it down with satisfaction.

"Mo Jingxian, you've had a tough journey as a low-ranking ninja. This time, you've completed an A-rank mission."

"Thank you, Commander Orochimaru."

"Alright, you can leave now."

Mo Jingxian bowed and prepared to leave.

"By the way, Shancheng Baiyun is back too, you can go and see him."

"Understood."

After Mo Jingxian left the tent, Orochimaru picked up the scroll on the table and carefully compared it.

"The records are really detailed!"

"There's nothing we can do; that's war. We're so grateful to this genin for bringing back the intelligence, otherwise..."

When Shikaku mentioned Mo Jingxian, Orochimaru's lips curled into a smile.

"That genin was quite an interesting person."

"Oh, Commander Orochimaru knows him."

"Of course I know him, and you should have heard of him too."

Shikaku was somewhat surprised by Orochimaru's words.

"I would like to hear the details."

Orochimaru was in a good mood, a playful smile on his face.

"His previous name was... Uchiha Sen."

"So it was him."

Shikaku remembered that he had heard of such a person before he set off, but he hadn't paid much attention to it at the time.

Orochimaru, seemingly lost in thought, turned and looked towards Konoha.

"My teacher has become so obsessed with a false balance that he can no longer see the true nature of the ninja world."

Unable to respond to that, Shikaku remained silent for a moment before changing the subject.

After Mo Jingxian came out, she inquired about the residence of the mountain city's Jonin.

After searching extensively, we finally met this old friend at the local hospital.

Looking at the Yamashiro Jonin wrapped up like a mummy, Mo Jingxian didn't know what expression to wear.

Shangcheng Baiyun was very happy to see him arrive.

"I knew you'd be lucky; you came back safe and sound."

Mo Jingxian went to the window, helped open the vent to let in some fresh air, and then sat down.

"How did things get like this? The enemy is troublesome!"

Shancheng Baiyun rolled her eyes as she lay on the bed.

"Nonsense, with Magnet Release: Rasa and Gale: Great Steel Tiger from the Sand Village, do you think Thora wouldn't be troublesome?"

"It's quite tricky."

Mo Jingxian nodded in agreement.

"Then how did you survive?"

"I was lucky to run into the support troops. Luo Sha must have been wary and retreated in advance."

"Yes, that's true."

The two chatted for a while longer, and seeing that Shancheng Baiyun only had some external injuries, he was much relieved.

"You still have your power of attorney with you, right?"

"I brought it with me."

"That's good. Once you've turned in your mission, the new mission should be issued soon."

"I know, just rest and recover."

Mo Jingxian took her leave, feeling much clearer-headed.

After all, the two belonged to the same camp and had developed a camaraderie from fighting side by side, so of course he didn't want anything to happen to Shancheng Baiyun.

Handing over tasks and replenishing supplies took several hours.

After a quick meal at the camp, Mo Jingxian rushed to the temporary hospital with a new mission.

It's called a hospital, but it's just an open space enclosed by tents. The medical equipment is nothing compared to what you'd find in Konoha Village.

Mo Jingxian found Takeuchi Kota and handed him the mission letter.

"Why did they send another recent graduate?"

Takeuchi Kimita frowned, but still accepted the mission assignment.

"Mo Jingxian, right?"

"right."

"From now on, your task is to assist the medical ninjas in treating the wounded. They will let you know if you need anything."

After giving his instructions, Takeuchi Kimita hurriedly left.

Mo Jingxian shrugged. To put it bluntly, he was just a handyman.

He worked at the makeshift field hospital until late at night before dragging his exhausted body back to his lodgings.

Four people shared a tent, but no one was in the mood for chatting, and Mo Jingxian fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.

He slept well on his first night at the front-line camp; the weather was calm and peaceful.

The job assigned to Mo Jingxian was relatively simple, nothing more than helping the medical ninja with his tasks.

Perhaps because the war had just begun, both sides were still in the probing stage, and not many wounded were being sent in.

He noticed many young faces during his work.

Through contact, I learned that they were all newly graduated genin from the ninja academy.

Konoha is quite humane; knowing that newcomers need an adaptation period, they put these graduates in the logistics department for a while to train.

Thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. These people are Konoha's wealth, ninjas trained with a lot of manpower and resources.

Of course, we hope it can grow and thrive, which is also in line with the principle of maximizing benefits.

During this time, Vice Dean Takeuchi Kimita came over for a quick inspection, said nothing, and left after just one glance.

I have a lot of free time, and I get a bit bored if I don't find something to do.

The young ninjas gathered together, and their conversations mainly revolved around the star ninjas of Konoha.

Mo Jingxian did not participate; he used his rare free time to sort out the things he needed to do next.

Make contact with Orochimaru, gain his trust, and in return, obtain Hashirama cells.

This is a long-term plan, which requires having equal combat power, or at least the strength to make them wary.

Strength is acquired from two aspects.

One is the scales of fate, which is self-evident: the more reputation points you gain, the stronger you become.

The good news is that fighting enemies earns a lot of reputation points, and he has already accumulated 310 points after only a few battles.

The bad news is you have to keep living.

The higher the risk, the greater the potential reward; this is understandable.

Another way to improve one's strength is through self-cultivation.

This sounds like a truism, but it's not.

Just like his previous battles with Kushimaru Kurihara and Raiga Kurosuki, if it weren't for the forced displacement of his internal organs, he would have been dead long ago.

This skill, or physical talent, is something even Jonin don't possess.

Therefore, the development of the body was insufficient before, and it must be incorporated into the training plan.

As for chakra, there's even more to be done.

As he gained a deeper understanding of the water element, the amount of active substances hidden within his chakra increased significantly, which is why his techniques are fundamentally different from traditional ninjutsu.

Especially after incorporating the principles of sealing techniques, his skills have unlimited potential for growth.

More agile and more eerie are just appearances.

This proves that the previous conjecture was correct.

Ninjutsu has structure, logic, and frequency; it is compilable.

Elements are the underlying code that runs in this world, sealing techniques are the language, and ninjutsu is just an operating window.

Therefore... one's cultivation should start from the bottom.

To confirm her conjecture, Mo Jingxian silently gathered a ball of water in her palm.

Then slowly input chakra.

He carefully observed the changes in the water mass. When the chakra occupied one-tenth of the total, he was able to manipulate the water mass into a fixed ninjutsu.

It is speculated that he incorporated sealing runes into it.

Gradually perceive the changes and make minor adjustments as needed.

The chakra within the water mass began to sluggish and ceased to be active.

When the two reach a point of equilibrium, the water ball in his hand begins to deform.

The water sphere seemed to have a mind of its own, and its overall shape began to stretch. In a short while, a water bird appeared in the palm of the hand.

The water bird transformed into a tree, then into flowers, and finally into a ninja.

Mo Jingxian smiled as she watched the changes in the water ball in her palm. This was just a little trick; the foundation of ninjutsu was still the Water Dragon Technique.

But the idea is correct: to increase the proportion of active substances by using the principle of sealing techniques.

The three ninjutsu, "Water Instantaneous Body," "Water Substitution," and "Active Mist," have been integrated into the "Water Dragon Technique."

As his understanding of the water element deepens, more techniques will be incorporated into it in the future.

This also proves that ninjutsu is just an operating window; its architecture and logic are fixed, and it does not have the authority to operate the water element.

Then the direction of cultivation from here on out is clear.

Understanding the water element is fundamental, while mastering more water-based ninjutsu is a shortcut.

No world is made up of a single element, and the ninja world is no exception.

Following this logic, it would be perfectly logical to unlock other elemental mastery talents.

I've been thinking a bit too far ahead; let's bring my thoughts back to reality.

Based on his current strength, he is roughly at the level of an elite Chunin.

It follows the path of ninjutsu and taijutsu. If it continues to develop according to the above viewpoints, it will usher in a wave of growth in strength in the near future.

Through two encounters with elite Jonin, Mo Jingxian clarified his cultivation path, laying a solid foundation for his future development.

The days passed by.

Mo Jingxian seized every spare moment to cultivate, gradually transforming her accumulated potential into strength.

Half a month later, an order arrived, signaling the official end of their leisurely days.

In early July,

Near the entrance to the Konoha camp, Mo Jingxian handed the warrant to the Jonin leading the team, Nara Shikata.

At this moment, there were two other genin present, a man and a woman, who looked like fresh graduates.

After Nara Shikata finished inspecting the tokens, he stamped them with his unique mark and returned them to the three.

"I am your instructor, Jonin, Nara Shikata."

"I am skilled in shadow binding ninjutsu. Please introduce yourselves first."

The handsome young man took the first step.

"Hello everyone, my name is Ishikawa Araki. I am skilled in physical combat and healing techniques. I hope you will take good care of me in the future."

The boy's answer was perfectly proper, and his upbringing and manners were impeccable.

"Mo Jingxian is skilled in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu. His achievements include killing a Chunin puppeteer and escaping from three elite Jonin."

As soon as he finished speaking, the scene suddenly fell silent.

Both newcomers stared at him in shock.

[Reputation points from Ishikawa Araki +1]

[Reputation points from Ayako Hinata +10]

Ok?

It was her, the Hyuga family girl who inexplicably gave Mo Jingxian 5 reputation points.

He was deeply impressed by the two extravagant gifts, and now he finally met the person in person.

However, Mo Jingxian did not show it immediately, choosing to observe it slowly in the future, without rushing.

He's bound to take a high-profile approach from now on, so he's directly showcasing his achievements.

Doing this has another advantage: it will avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble in the days to come.

After a moment of serious digestion, the Byakugan girl blushed and stepped forward to introduce herself.

"Hyuga Ayako, 12 years old, specializes in reconnaissance and Gentle Fist, and enjoys flower arranging. I look forward to your guidance from now on."

It encompasses reconnaissance, combat, and healing capabilities.

A very standard combat squad.