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Naruto: Chronicles of a Fire Ninja-Chapter 387 - 383: Preparations and New Faces
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Chapter 387 - 383: Preparations and New Faces
(Next day...)
The morning sun cast a golden hue over Konoha as Shisui and Jiraiya made their way to the designated meeting place in the Hokage building. The basement of the building was a place where not even the elders of Konoha were allowed to visit without the Hokage's permission, and in that basement, 60 ninja were waiting for their commanders.
The air was thick with anticipation, as all of them knew the gravity of the mission ahead. They were tasked with infiltrating and destroying key outposts of Kumo and Iwa. The success of this mission would not only avenge Konoha's losses but also send a clear message to the other villages: Konoha was not to be trifled with.
Both Jiraiya and Shisui entered the basement at the same time, their eyes scanning the team present in front of them. The shinobi were a mix of ANBU operatives, elite jonin, and specialized ninja with unique skills. Each one had been handpicked for their expertise and strength, with special care taken to ensure not even a chance of any of them being a spy.
After scanning the ninjas, they made their way in front of the formation, the ninja waiting for them to give orders. Aside from the anxiety, there was a sense of excitement in their eyes as well. Being led by someone like Jiraiya was not something that happened every day. His role in previous wars and the number of missions he had completed was legendary among Konoha ninja.
Jiraiya, ever the experienced leader, stepped forward first. His booming voice echoed across the basement as he addressed his team.
"Alright, listen up! You all know why we're here. This isn't just another mission—it's a statement. We're going to show Kumo and Iwa that Konoha doesn't back down. But remember, this isn't about recklessness. We move as one, we strike as one, and we come back as one. Understood?"
"Yes, sir!" the team responded in unison, their voices filled with determination.
Jiraiya's team was a well-rounded group, consisting of close-combat specialists, long-range fighters, and infiltration experts. Since Jiraiya himself was a fuinjutsu grandmaster, there was no need for a dedicated sealing expert in his team. Instead, he had a few shinobi proficient in barrier techniques and trap-setting to complement his own skills.
Meanwhile, Shisui observed his team with a calm yet calculating gaze. His group was equally impressive, but with a slightly different focus. Among them was a fuinjutsu grandmaster, a rare and invaluable asset for any mission of this scale. Shisui had been briefed about the man's importance and knew that ensuring his safety would be a top priority.
After the initial statement, Jiraiya and Shisui made way to their respective teams.
"Good morning, sir. I am Shisui Uchiha. I am tasked to lead this team for this mission. Please help me on this mission," Shisui introduced himself first and with great humility, because he knew the man in front of him was no joke. Even though he was the leader of the group, in a sense, this person was more important than even himself, which became increasingly clear when he introduced himself.
The fuinjutsu master stepped forward, introducing himself. "My name is Renjiro Hyuga. I specialize in large-scale sealing techniques and barrier creation. Please use my expertise as you see fit," the aged ninja said. A Jonin-level ninja from the Hyuga clan, that in itself would make him a valuable asset for the village, but his other expertise makes him invaluable.
A Hyuga fuinjutsu grandmaster is better than a normal one since he could see the changes in chakra easily and find hidden seals with more ease. With him being from the main family, his importance increased even further, making his security much more critical. This just shows how much importance Konoha is putting on this mission.
Shisui nodded, acknowledging Renjiro's role. "Your expertise will be crucial, Renjiro-san. Though no mission is more important than you, as your advice is invaluable for us youngsters, so please stay close to me during the mission. I will do my best to ensure your safety," Shisui said, giving the best respect to the person.
Renjiro gave a small smile. "I'll hold you to that, Shisui-san."
The rest of Shisui's team included tracking specialists, medical ninja, and a few shinobi with unique kekkei genkai. One of them, a young woman with sharp white eyes, stepped forward. "I'm Ayane Hyuga. I will take the duty of Renjiro-san's safety," she said. Even though it would have been Shisui's decision, her being from the branch family actually made it her duty to protect Renjiro. Having an elite Jonin-level ninja as a guard for Renjiro was important, so Shisui agreed without any problem at all.
As the teams finalized their introductions, Shisui and Jiraiya took a moment to discuss the mission details. They reviewed the routes their teams would take, the outposts they were targeting, and the contingency plans in case things went south.
"Remember," Jiraiya said, his tone serious, "this isn't just about destroying their outposts. It's about sending a message. We hit hard, we hit fast, and we disappear before they even know what hit them. There should be no witness of you being there, I mean no one."
"Don't worry, Jiraiya-sama. I am quite confident in my speed, but I will still try my best to follow your advice," Shisui said with a smile.
"I know. The advice was for your teammates," Jiraiya said, looking toward the ninjas behind Shisui.
With the plans finalized, the teams began their preparations. Even though they were experienced ninja, it was still better to have some practice for coordination before such a big attack.
Shisui's group focused on coordinating their movements and practicing their formations with various secret signs discussed for different situations, while Jiraiya's team worked on perfecting their ambush tactics. Renjiro then told them the best way to destroy any seal, which jutsu would work best, whether to attack the seal or the area near it when different signals were given.
As the sun began to set, Shisui gathered his team for a final briefing. "We move out at dawn. Get some rest tonight—tomorrow, we move out to show the might of Konoha."
The shinobi dispersed, each one mentally preparing for the challenges ahead. Shisui stayed behind, his thoughts lingering on the mission. He knew the risks, but he also knew the importance of what they were about to do.
"You will do fine, boy. Don't worry too much," Jiraiya said, patting Shisui's shoulder, having just completed the training of his team and sent them back for rest.
"I know, Jiraiya-sama. I was thinking about how many lives will be lost just because of some power play," Shisui said.
"Hahaha, you two really are brothers. Your brother also said the same things, you know. And I am glad Konoha has such ninjas who know that life, whether of friends or foes, is equally important. And that's why we are doing this mission."
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