After hearing Shikamaru's question, the middle-aged man couldn't help but think with a wry smile, or maybe he was not careless, but Shikamaru's reaction and vigilance were indeed unexpectedly strong.
As a Jonin and like the First Hokage, he could use the Blood Succession Limit, but he was actually caught, which really made him feel a little embarrassed.
No one knows why a chuunin would choose to sleep in a kotatsu on his first night on a mission, as if he might be attacked at any time.
Shikamaru is indeed not sure whether someone will really come back to attack him, but the biggest difference between him and Nara Shikamaru in the original work is that he never hesitates to put the plan in his mind into action. He doubts that his appointment has anything to do with it.
It was a mission arranged by Morino Ihiki, so he thought of using the night to travel, because at night, it would be difficult for any stalker to conceal Shikamaru's hearing, and the night was also an excellent cover for him.
When Shikamaru is no longer prepared to act according to the plan in the briefing, no matter what ambushes or enemies are ahead, he will have to change the plan based on his movements. And hastily formulated plans often have many flaws. If you don't want to rush
Either make a crude plan, or be forced to fight him in the dark, which is what Shikamaru is good at. Now is a good time to attack Shikamaru.
When a ninja has just left his ninja village and has not yet penetrated into the enemy's territory, this is the moment when his vigilance should be at its lowest.
Shikamaru had just walked out of Konoha Village at this time. He was still far away from the mission target he needed to capture, so his vigilance should not be high.
For Shikamaru, it's just that the first night's sleep may be uncomfortable. If he can lure out the enemies hiding in the dark, it won't be unbearable.
Judging from the current situation, his actions are not in vain.
Faced with Shikamaru's question, this middle-aged man with a Chinese character face, thick eyebrows and big eyes replied without any hesitation: "I am the captain of the third Konoha ANBU team, Tenzo."
Tenzo has no doubt about Shikamaru's determination. After reading the other party's information, he understands that he is now facing an outstanding ninja who is decisive in killing. It is not difficult to give up a living intelligence source when the situation is unclear.
Decide, in other words, if Shikamaru thinks that restraining him is too dangerous and is not conducive to dealing with the next situation, he will probably kill him directly.
It's a pity that although Tenzou had already taken a high look at Shikamaru, he didn't expect the current situation. After all, he was a jounin, and Shikamaru was a newly promoted chuunin. If Shikamaru hadn't been a good strategist, he would have defeated him in a head-on battle.
Tenzo's chances are slim.
After Shikamaru heard what the other party said, he couldn't help but be shocked.
He is Orochimaru's test subject!?
Shikamaru, who was familiar with the original work, had the greatest advantage of intelligence. As a genin, he knew the tailed beasts, the jinchūriki, the nature of chakra, the legend of the Sage of Six Paths, the secret of the Rinnegan, and he also knew what he was about to face.
For those enemies, even with some vague information, he can deduce many things through his years of life and insights in this world. This advantage is unmatched by anyone.
Judging from the situation in the original work, there are really very few people in this world who can use wood escape ninjutsu, and it is impossible for the vast majority of people to attack Shikamaru.
So when the man who called himself Tenzo said that he was an ANBU of Konoha, although Shikamaru did not let down his guard, his murderous intention was somewhat downplayed.
"You should also be surprised that you were appointed after being promoted to chuunin," Tenzo continued, seeing Shikamaru still staring at him in silence, "The intelligence officer of the Torture Department is just a cover-up position."
"Your real appointment was actually issued at the same time as the appointment of the Torture Department, that is, to become a member of Konoha Village's assassination tactics special force." Tianzang said this, showing an awkward smile: "You were appointed by Tsunade-sama.
Order to be temporarily assigned to the third detachment. I am the captain of the third detachment and I am here to test you this time."
"Proof?" Shikamaru raised his eyebrows after hearing what the other party said and asked briefly.
"My ninja tool bag contains the forehead protector of Konoha Village, as well as the orders and appointments signed by Tsunade-sama." Tenzo responded quickly.
He originally planned to capture Shikamaru and then let him go to tell him the situation. This form was more useful than any proof. After all, a real enemy could not give up and withdraw from the battle when it had the absolute upper hand, but now he could only
Use documents to prove yourself.
After Shikamaru heard what Tenzo said, he took out his ninja bag from behind. Under the control of the shadow imitation technique, Tenzo had to make corresponding actions to take his ninja bag behind him.
Come.
Shikamaru slowly pulled out the "Kage Show", put it against the strap of the ninja bag, and then made a motion of throwing the ninja bag. His own ninja bag still had the "Kage Show" hanging on it, and was not
He threw it out, but Tenzo was not so lucky. He watched helplessly as the ninja bag containing his many weapons and equipment drew a beautiful parabola and fell into Shikamaru's hands.
Konoha forehead protector, letter of appointment, assassination manual...
Tianzang did not lie, these three things were enough to prove his identity.
After Shikamaru double-checked the appointment letter and found it correct, he released the shadow imitation technique and let Tenzo reply to you.
"I'm sorry, senior." Shikamaru untied Tenzo's restraints, threw his ninja bag back and said with a smile.
"Actually, I should be the one to apologize." Tenzo is easy to talk to. Or any person, as long as he still has a little self-respect, is embarrassed to act like a superior when he just escaped the death threat from Shikamaru. Tenzo seems to be
Explanation: "But this is the tradition of ANBU, so don't mind it."
"The identities of Anbu members are strictly confidential. Only the captain of the unit to which he belongs knows the true identity of each team member. In the unit, the only teammate whose identity is known to each ordinary member is the squad leader." Tenzang will use the ninja tool.
While the bag was hanging up behind him again, he spoke to Shikamaru: "Most operations are also carried out in units. At this time, the unit leader is usually the top leader who makes plans and executes them, so we need to do our best.
Find out whether your new members are qualified to join your team, after all, ninja battles are no joke."
Shikamaru nodded to express his understanding, and clearly looked at the broken glass remaining on the floor and the overturned kotatsu, and asked Tenzo: "I think my employment application should be OK... What do you think?
See, senior?"
The team captains who came to conduct a sneak attack to check his potential were all counterattacked. Shikamaru had clearly proven his qualifications.
Tenzo laughed dumbly and said to Shikamaru: "Of course!"
He is not a jealous person, nor is he a narrow-minded leader. Although he was a little embarrassed by Shikamaru before, he did not feel jealous. Speaking of a teammate with good strength and medical ninjutsu, he
, it’s really reassuring. Tenzo’s original idea was to let Shikamaru join if his performance wasn’t too bad. After all, Shikamaru was still young, and he was Tsunade’s disciple with extremely high potential. Wait two years.
It was enough to grow up, but he didn't expect that the opponent's strength was much better than he expected.
…………
From Tenzo's mouth, Shikamaru finally knew why Morino Ihiki kept a dark face after seeing him and why he gave such a strange order.
A young man who was favored finally "got what he wanted" to work under him, but in the end he found out that it was just a temporary job. No matter how well-educated Morino Hiki is, frustration is inevitable, and Anbu is working in the torture department on a temporary basis.
It is a relatively rare thing. Most of them should be posted in leisure units such as the Administration Department and the Education Department. It is inevitable that Morino Ihiki will definitely believe that Tsunade's appointment of Shikamaru means to look down on the Torture Department.
As for this so-called mission to capture traitorous ninjas, it was actually a fiction. It was just to provide Tenzo with an opportunity to observe Shikamaru.
"Is this a bit aggressive?" Shikamaru asked with a frown.
Now that he knew the mission was fake, of course he would not continue to carry it out. He left a sum of money in the hotel room and returned to Konoha with Tenzo.
Along the way, Shikamaru felt a little unbelievable that in order to allow Tenzo to observe his words and deeds, he had to file a fake mission alone. This required the transfer of Morino Ihiki from the Torture Department, and when he applied for a certificate to leave the village, he also needed to work in the Administration Department.
The personnel verify the mission status, which means that the Labor Administration Department is required, which cannot be said to be troublesome, but for the sake of a chuunin, it seems that it is a bit fussy. Shikamaru is not narcissistic enough to feel that the Leaf Village must revolve around him.
"Is this really a big fight?" Who knew that Tenzo looked at Shikamaru strangely after hearing what he said.
Shikamaru was slightly startled when he saw Tenzo's performance, and then suddenly realized.
With the whole country's efforts to support a village, ninjas can be said to be an absolutely elite military force. In Shikamaru's previous life, almost no military branch of any country could compare with them.
Compared with other cities in a country, ninja villages often have the best education, the best medical institutions, and the most prosperous economy, all in order to support the ninjas.
There are really not many Ninja Village leaders in this world who have thought about becoming a daimyo. They just realize that it means little. Sitting on the Ninja Village is enough for a country to fully support themselves. There is no need to manage the government affairs of a country or control the huge financial resources.
It's a headache. The Ninja Village is extremely active in the country. Sunagakure Village even dares to start a war with the Leaf Village without notifying the Daimyo of the Land of Wind. How can a Daimyo be so free to advance and retreat?
Shikamaru can be sure that if the Hokage of Konoha and the daimyo of the Land of Fire have a falling out and take the Konoha ninja away, it is really easy to guess how many Konoha ninjas can sincerely support the distant daimyo and leave the village.
problem.
Because there is none.
As long as the Hokage is crazy enough to think about killing the Daimyo of the Land of Fire himself and arouse the hostility of the entire Daimyo class, any Daimyo of the country will respect this powerful military force as a guest, even if the leader of the Country of Waves gets
With the support of Konoha Village, a large area of territory can be conquered in the blink of an eye.
In other words, it is not impossible for a Ninja Village to temporarily leave the support of a certain country, but it is absolutely impossible for a certain country to leave the support of a Ninja Village unless it can quickly find a force that can replace the original Ninja Village.
Therefore, the leader of the Kingdom of Wind had the courage to reduce the military expenditure of Sunagakure Village, and Sunagakure Village had the courage to start a war privately. After that, the name of the Country of Wind had to wipe its butt for it. As a result, the war broke out and the situation became tense. The angry Wind Country
The leader of the country also wants to increase military expenditures for Sunagakure Village to prevent possible wars.
After thinking about this, Shikamaru felt at ease.
Such a "precious" ninja is naturally qualified to waste a lot of resources.
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Shikamaru's thought was not wrong. At this moment, in the flaming-colored building in Konoha Village, Tsunade, who was sitting behind a large desk, put her chin on one hand and looked at a copy of the document with interest.
letter.
Next to Tsunade, Kato Shizune held a letter envelope in her hand, with exquisite patterns and marks on it, and even gilded lace.
"To the Fifth Hokage of Konoha Ninja Village, Princess Tsunade." Kato Shizune looked at the content written on the envelope and said in surprise: "This is..."
With a slight smile on her lips, Tsunade replied to Kato Shizune: "This is a letter from the Daimyo of the Land of Fire. I hope Shikamaru will be appointed as the captain of the Daimyo's escort team."
"The Daimyo's escort!?" Kato Shizune opened his eyes and asked in surprise: "How could the Daimyo think of letting Shikamaru take this position?"
"The daimyo's elder Hideo Mita watched Shikamaru's match during the chuunin exams. He was very interested in Shikamaru and recommended Shikamaru after he returned to the daimyo." Tsunade carefully read the carefully worded and precise wording.
After writing a respectful letter, he said with a smile: "The guard captain sounds like he has a great reputation, but his subordinates are just ordinary soldiers. The real elites should be the twelve guardian ninjas, but it may be the daimyo and Mita Hideo."
I feel that Shikamaru is still too young, but I am interested in his potential and plan to make him a member of the Twelve Soldiers in the future!"
"Is Asuma teaching a subordinate who will inherit his legacy?" Tsunade said with a smile: "Mita Hideo really has a good plan. He sees that Shikamaru has no bloodline limit, so why don't we just refuse?"
"Then are you going to let Shikamaru go?" Kato Shizune heard this and asked with a frown.
"How is that possible?" Tsunade glanced at Shizune and replied: "Shikamaru still has Orochimaru's cursed seal on him. How can I safely let him go to the daimyo of my country?"
"But this is from the Daimyo after all, and Shikamaru has to ask for his own wishes. We can't force him!" Kato Shizune said with a frown.
"It doesn't matter," Tsunade showed a sly smile and said, "Tenzo should have caught up with Shikamaru. I believe this child will not let him down. After Shikamaru officially joins ANBU and performs tasks,
, even if he learns the secrets of Konoha Village, he can just show this letter when the time comes, and he will not go if he shows affection and reason."
"I hope so." Kato Shizune glanced at Tsunade, sighed and said, not knowing whether she was happy or worried about Tsunade's behavior.
"Speaking of ANBU missions." Tsunade suddenly suppressed the smile on her face and her eyes flashed: "During the Chunin Examination, there was a situation where officials from the Kingdom of Grass tried to intervene to affect the competition. Fortunately, they were stopped by the candidates and his conspiracy was not allowed to happen.
It succeeded, but this is a provocation that ignores the order of Konoha Village, and we cannot just ignore it."
"It just so happened that the Third Hokage passed away and I didn't return to the village. The grass ninja village seemed very restless. I want to give them and the restless little ninja villages a warning." Tsunade looked cold.
At this moment, he shed his frivolous expression and revealed his tough character as Hokage: "I want to publicly execute Kusano Kuni Elder and Tate Nakaquan in Konoha Village."
"I'm afraid the Country of Grass and the Village of Grass Ninja will not agree to hand over people." Kato Shizune said with a frown.
"Let Akai lead his men directly to the Country of Grass to pick up people and attract attention. I will secretly send Tenzo's third detachment to capture the target."
"Wouldn't it be better to just send the ANBU?" Kato Shizune frowned and suggested, "Akai and the others will alert the enemy if they go to recruit people."
"I just want to scare off the enemy." Tsunade sneered and said: "The grass ninja village will not remember it long unless a few people die."