Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic

Chapter 26 The Cannon Fodder User Manual

"Of course!" Chino replied calmly.

"You don't recognize me? But I grew up in Konoha."

As if to dispel Qingwu's doubts, Chino suddenly waved to a small team that had just entered the gate.

That squad also respectfully called out "Chino-senpai".

Iruka was bursting with excitement: "Then let's form a team!"

After saying that, he turned his head and said, "Qingwu, we've had a really smooth day. We can accept the mission right away."

Qingwu felt that something was wrong, but since Zhina was known by some villagers, this did temporarily dispel his doubts.

"Yes!" Qingwu replied to Iruka, extending his hand to Chino: "Welcome to the team!"

He didn't have the opportunity to learn medical ninjutsu while in school, but now his magic book contains a water-based spell called "Healing".

He was also eager to see the difference between healing techniques and medical ninjutsu.

"You look like the captain?"

Chino extended her fair, delicate hand and shook hands with Seigo, saying, "Don't let my senior status fool you; I've never been a captain before."

"Uh..." Iruka looked at Qingwu.

Previously, their team leader was Uzuki Yugao, and it seems that Seigo also lacks experience in leading a team independently.

"That's right, I am the captain." Qingwu ignored Iruka's look and said, "But you can be the captain in name only."

"Huh?" Chino's squinty eyes widened slightly.

Qingwu said, "If the leader is a Chunin, we can take on B-rank missions, right?"

"Qingwu!" Iruka exclaimed, "We're still genin, we can just do D-rank and C-rank missions."

Iruka remained as "steady" as ever!

Chino also said, "Judging from your conversation just now, Qingwu must be a powerful... Genin, but we don't know each other well yet, so it's better to start with C-rank."

Qingwu thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

When working together for the first time, it's definitely advisable to familiarize yourself with your new teammate's abilities first.

The three of them went to the mission notice board to look for a suitable mission.

Most C-level missions take place within the Land of Fire, so Qingwu doesn't care where he goes.

I'll be back in a few days anyway.

His goal was to develop teamwork so they could take on B-level missions next time.

"This one, I guess." Qingwu casually selected a task.

The mission requires escorting a batch of medicinal herbs to Duan Ce Street, a round trip that will take approximately five days.

The timing of this mission was just right for Qingwu, allowing him to return just in time for next week's barracks refresh.

"I have no objection!" Chino said.

"That's great!" Iruka said happily. "With a medical ninja here, the mission will be much safer."

Chino smiled, then narrowed her eyes again.

Qingwu nodded and said, "Then, see you tomorrow!"

Watching Chino's slender figure disappear into the distance, Iruka couldn't hide his excitement: "What great luck! We just happened to run into a medical ninja."

"Bang!"

Chino seems to have poor eyesight, as she bumped into the glass door of the mission center.

Qingwu: "..."

Is this woman really a Chunin?

Iruka's tone was full of pity:

"She's right, medical ninjas really do need protection. Hmm, her medical ninjutsu can also protect us in turn, perfect!"

Qingwu scoffed, "It's just a C-rank mission. There's a high probability that there won't be any fighting. What are you afraid of?"

Iruka protested, "What about last time? We only accepted a C-rank reconnaissance mission, but we ended up running into a Cloud Village team."

After saying that, Iruka asked worriedly, "Qingwu, we won't encounter any accidents this time, will we?"

Qingwu smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's just going to the southern part of the Land of Fire."

Iruka replied, "Well, our last mission... in a sense, we hadn't even left the village yet."

"..." Qingwu chuckled, "You're being too cautious."

Iruka was silent for a moment, then suddenly said with a serious expression, "Qingwu, you saved me last time. If we encounter danger again, I will stand in front of you."

Qingwu paused, then punched him: "What are you talking about? Go get ready!"

The two parted ways; Iruka went to prepare ninja tools and dry rations, while Qingwu returned to the Forest of Death.

He exchanged the 30 taels in the money box for 3000 gold coins.

After checking the resource quantity, Qingwu recalled the six dwarves guarding his territory and ran all the way to the cave entrance of the rocky mountain.

Running at full speed, Qingwu discovered that his physical fitness was much stronger than before.

What used to take half an hour now takes only half that time.

He estimated that after upgrading [Heart of the Barrier], he could probably reach the level of Chunin using only his taijutsu.

The cave in the rocky mountain has been expanded considerably, and the four dwarves are still mining with clanging and clattering sounds.

The dwarf who was nearly killed by Kakashi yesterday is now ready to fight.

Qingwu put all the dwarves into the cave.

With a total of 12 dwarves, their efficiency in mining ore was simply phenomenal.

He then went outside the cave, summoned the centaurs, and gave the order to gather wood.

The centaur's spear was extremely sharp.

Moreover, it has been proven that it can be used not only for mining ore but also for mining timber.

However, they are not as efficient as the dwarves, and the gap with the withered wood guards is even greater.

However, given the basic unit's 'compatibility' and 'adaptability,' Qingwu couldn't ask for more.

It's already pretty good that you can do a little bit of everything.

Because the Tier 1 Centaur will inevitably become the most numerous unit in his hands in the future.

Looking at the resources on the panel, as the collection rate continued to rise, Qingwu returned to his territory and waited patiently.

Tonight, we can build the cabin...

……

at the same time--

The underground base at the root of the leaf.

Danzo Shimura stood in the dimly lit room, with a figure kneeling in front of him.

"Is everything arranged?" Danzo's voice was icy.

"Yes, sir!" The person looked up and was none other than "Chino" who had appeared at the mission center earlier.

But at this moment, the gentle smile on her face disappeared, replaced by absolute calm and obedience.

"Anyone capable of killing Root isn't as simple as that kid," Danzo said. "Don't give yourself away, and remember your mission."

"Yes!" Chino replied, "First, find a way to assess Senju Seigo's true combat strength, including the upper limit of his summoning beasts."

Second, observe his reactions when interacting with the outside world to determine his loyalty to Konoha.

third……"

"Alright!" Danzo interrupted. "I believe in your abilities. You've always completed every mission exceptionally well."

"Yes!" Chino bowed her head.

"Go." Danzo waved his hand, then added after a moment's thought, "Kakashi from the Anbu should be keeping an eye on things secretly. You know what to do."

"..." Her slender figure disappeared into the darkness.

Danzo stood alone in the room, a cold glint flashing in his single eye.

"Hiruzen, you're telling me not to interfere? Hmph, there are some things... I still need to see them 'with my own eyes,' after all... that's a self-awakened Wood Release..."

……

Night was falling.

Qingwu stood on the open ground and gave the order to build the [wooden house].

The moment he gave the order, an even more intense emerald green light erupted from beneath his feet...