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Konoha Security Department.
Beneath the Red and White Ping-Pong Paddle Clan Emblem.
A group of Uchiha Clan members stood in the hall of the Security Department, selecting missions.
A handsome young boy squeezed through the crowd, looking up at the bulletin board filled with mission notices.
Normally, missions are assigned at the Hokage Tower's mission office.
But the Uchiha Clan is not officially registered as Konoha shinobi.
They are like a bunch of cannon fodder from the Allied Shinobi Forces that suddenly appeared during the Fourth Great Ninja War.
They are family shinobi belonging to the Uchiha Clan.
Although they wear Konoha dog tags, there are still differences.
For example, mission assignments are mostly directly dispatched by the village to the clan, and then posted internally in this manner.
The emphasis is on participation and doing what one can.
However, This clearly does not meet Uchiha Clan's expectations.
"Damn, not a single mission related to the border?"
Uchiha Clan was dumbfounded.
At this time, the most dangerous place
is the area between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind, especially places like the Land of Rain and the Land of Valleys.
But on the mission board, there was not a single mission related to border patrols, cross-border escorting of supplies, or surveillance and assassination of enemy officials.
All the missions could be completed within the country.
There were even many D-rank missions like finding cats, delivering letters, and plowing fields, filling the board.
Among the C-rank missions he could take, the most dangerous one
was to drive a giant wild boar that had escaped from the Forest of Death back into the forest.
"Damn, I thought that once I could leave the village, I could die in peace." Uchiha Clan was on the verge of tears, "But what's the difference from before?"
Uchiha Clan's face was ashen, and he shook his head helplessly. He decided to take the most dangerous C-rank mission, which was to drive the wild boar back.
He would try to give the boar a little extra.
But at that moment, a slightly immature hand reached out and took the mission scroll before he could.
"Sorry, but this mission, please let me take it."
A handsome young boy, wearing a black high-collar short-sleeved shirt and long pants, and carrying a short sword, smiled at Uchiha Clan.
The distinctive round nose instantly made Uchiha Clan recognize this young genius of the Uchiha Clan, who was not yet famous.
Uchiha Shisui.
Uchiha Clan: "..."
Damn, you're a registered Konoha shinobi, why are you competing for a clan mission with me?
"Sorry, Uchiha Clan, this mission can help me hone my sword skills. I can give you the mission reward, but please let me have this opportunity!"
Uchiha Shisui smiled earnestly, his feelings sincere.
Under such a cheerful smile, Uchiha Clan had no reason to refuse.
After all, it was just a C-rank mission, and he was unlikely to die. After the Great Shinobi War broke out, there would be plenty of opportunities to die. Uchiha Clan didn't care about this one.
He was surprised, "Do you know me?"
Uchiha Shisui, of course, he knew.
But the fact that Shisui knew him was quite unexpected for Uchiha Clan.
"Yes, we did a D-rank mission together, don't you remember?" Uchiha Shisui smiled, making up a lie.
"Maybe..." Uchiha Clan mumbled. He had done so many missions, he couldn't remember them all.
He wasn't interested in befriending these characters from the original story, and if it changed the future and prevented the prince from saving the world, his sin would be great!
Now, he just wanted to die and go home as soon as possible.
He ignored the other person and continued looking at the mission board.
In fact, Uchiha Shisui had just found Uchiha Clan's name in the mission records.
And he was shocked by Uchiha Clan's resume.
Uchiha Clan: Genin, 1 year of service, Number of completed missions: 855 D-rank, 0 C-rank.
This unknown peer was a task fanatic, completing an average of 2-3 D-rank missions a day, without a single day off in a year.
Absolutely terrifying!
Uchiha Clan didn't know that this resume would shock Uchiha Shisui. He was doing all these missions to see if he could die from overwork.
But if he knew he would gain Shisui's approval for this reason, he would definitely contort his body and shout, "What a sin!"
This made Uchiha Shisui even more convinced that this peer was not an ordinary Uchiha.
A genin to this extent!
He was truly burning himself out for the village!
For this reason, Uchiha Shisui didn't mind being ignored by Uchiha Clan.
Instead, he moved closer, almost shoulder to shoulder.
"You, what are you doing~!" Uchiha Clan cried out in horror.
I didn't see it, you Uchiha Shisui, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, have such a hobby at such a young age?
Uchiha Shisui thought his companion was just a bit socially awkward, smiled understandingly, and whispered in his ear, "Clan, I know what you're thinking."
Uchiha Clan's eyes widened, How do you know I want to defraud the insurance?
"The Elder will hold a mobilization meeting later, and there will be two very dangerous missions," Uchiha Shisui said solemnly, "But don't worry, I won't let you take them!"
It was like a demon whispering in his ear, and Uchiha Clan shivered.
He looked at Uchiha Shisui in fear, thinking this guy must have some kind of mind-reading cheat.
Want to fleece me?
However, the two missions mentioned by the other person caught Uchiha Clan's attention.
"What are the missions?" Uchiha Clan lowered his voice, not wanting others to hear, making the two of them look like they were conducting some secret transaction.
"As expected, you are such a person!" Uchiha Shisui was surprised, then looked amazed.
He recognized Uchiha Clan even more!
He resolved to ensure that Uchiha Clan would not die on a dangerous mission.
Such a talent
should be a bridge between the village and the Uchiha Clan!
Just then, an old man with a spiky white hair and a cold half-mask, wearing only the Uchiha Clan's black high-collar robe and no Konoha headband, stepped up to a high platform in the Security Department hall.
His eagle-like gaze was so sharp that no one dared to look directly at him.
Uchiha Clan was suddenly startled.
Because the person in front of him was the only remaining Elder of the Uchiha Clan, Uchiha Clan Shunra!
As someone who had planned to assassinate the Second Hokage and still managed to survive, he was naturally the hawkish leader of the Uchiha Clan.
All the Uchiha Clan members present turned their eyes to this old man, their gazes filled with respect, hatred, or indifference, varying from person to person.
"Why you were summoned, I believe everyone here has some idea."
Uchiha Clan Shunra spoke calmly, his voice echoing through the Security Department hall.
"Indeed!"
"War is about to begin!"
"After the Third Kazekage's disappearance, the entire shinobi world is gradually falling into chaos."
"Here in the Land of Fire, border skirmishes are becoming more intense.
The latest news is that the Land of Rain has already begun small-scale battles.
And in the wider world, Iwagakure and Kirigakure have long-standing grudges, and war is about to break out.
The barbarians of Kumogakure are also harboring evil intentions, repeatedly probing and pushing into the Land of Rice Fields."
"The entire shinobi world is about to enter an era of widespread warfare!"
"However—"
Uchiha Clan Shunra paused, his voice cold, "The Uchiha Clan has endured a thousand years of war, and such petty scoundrels are not worth mentioning!"
"Now, the battlefield in the Land of Rain and the garrison at Hell Valley in the Land of Hot Water."
"Each requires two upper, middle, and lower-level shinobi to form two teams for support."
"Genin are not required, but jounin and chunin can decide for themselves. If the number is insufficient by the deadline, I will name and force participation."
As he finished speaking, the hall fell silent.
Hearing the two locations mentioned by Uchiha Clan Shunra, many faces turned pale.
Uchiha Clan, standing in the crowd, was about to raise his hand to volunteer, shouting, "To restore the glory of the Uchiha Clan, it is our duty!"
Suddenly, he felt a momentary dizziness, and his whole body trembled.
A voice without emotion suddenly echoed in his mind:
[Talent received.]
[Heart of Steel (SSS): Please, let me be steel one more time! — Steel, Gate]
With a deafening clang, Uchiha Clan instantly regained consciousness.
But hearing the name of this talent, Uchiha Clan's heart skipped a beat.
(End of Chapter)