The deer cart drove at the front of the merchant team, followed by a long and narrow queue like a dragon, gradually moving away from Konoha.
Yamanaka Kaiichi, who possesses strong sensory abilities, led the trio of Asuma Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuhi, and Hitake Dragonfly to rush towards the right front of the team.
The trio of Shiranui Genma, Ebisu, and Metkai were separated and intertwined on the right side of the team, while Choza Akimichi, who was more defensive, sat at the end of the caravan.
Nine ninjas from Konoha defended the caravan in the middle in a special formation.
Feeling the cool breeze blowing slowly in front of her, Nara Langui felt so comfortable that she couldn't help but squint her eyes.
At first, he thought that when he went on a mission to leave the village, he would have to rely on a pair of fleshy legs to run back and forth on the road.
For this reason, Nara Langui once had the idea of Okaku.
But now?
Although the comfort level of a deer cart is not as good as that of a horse-drawn carriage, it is at least much better than running on legs!
'It's just that yesterday I didn't expect that the task to be carried out today is to leave the village.'
Nara Langui leaned against the huge scroll next to him. The huge scroll made of special materials was softer than the wooden frame of a deer cart.
'Otherwise, I prepared some ink materials for [Super Beast Pseudo Painting] last night, and at least I have to get a flying ink beast.'
For this A-level mission triggered this morning, Nara's preparations for taking Gui were somewhat inadequate.
The ninja tools he carries with him include regular kunai, shurikens, detonating charms, flash bombs, and smoke bombs.
There are only a few hundred million soldiers' food pills left.
In addition, there are the two small scrolls given by Kano Nara.
However, with the "Mistaken Generation·Ino Shiga Butterfly" team around him as security, and a trump card of [Shadow Clone] hidden in his hand, Nara Langui didn't feel too nervous.
"Did you understand the task delegation process just in the Hokage's office, Lan Gui?"
The old voice of Kano Nara was carried by the cool mountain breeze.
Nara Langui, who was sitting in the back, knew that the patriarch was answering his previous question.
Kano Nara was clearly the executor of the mission, but at the same time he became the client of the mission.
Nara Langui also wanted to do this, but the [Lazy Guy System] did not allow him to "entertain himself" like this.
'Perhaps after I return from Kyoto, I can try to replicate the clan leader's actions...'
'Although I can't be the task initiator myself, I can insert a tool person in the middle to guide the tool person to issue tasks to me...'
This thought flashed through Nara Langui's mind, and he did not forget to respond to the clan leader's question.
"Well, our mission is to go to Kyoto. The patriarch has added an additional mission to the Temple of Fire. At the same time..."
Nara Langui turned his head and looked to the right, where an excited Sarutobi Asuma was jumping through the tree trunks of the mountain forest.
"Hokage-sama has also added two additional chuunin teams to perform other tasks."
This operation is not difficult to understand for Nara Langui.
As long as your ability allows, taking on all the side missions is the most correct choice.
This is common sense.
"That's right, the ninja team on the right has taken on the B-level mission [Bounty Hunter]."
Kano Nara revealed the mission name information of his fellow ninjas without hesitation.
"As for the ninja team on the left, they have taken on the B-level mission [Caravan Guard].
"I, Haiyi, and Dingzuo will help the six of them complete their mission if they fail to catch it."
It turns out that the B-level speed mission yesterday was taken over by Asuma Sarutobi's ninja team...
Nara Langui understood instantly, but he still had some doubts.
"But in this case, can't we also accept these two B-level tasks at the same time?"
"Unless there are special circumstances, a ninja will not accept two tasks at the same time, no matter how much money the client gives."
Nara Shikano knew that there was a little money fan sitting behind him, so when he explained his doubts, he also had some teasing reminders in his words.
"Besides, haven't we already received an A-level mission?
"Also, if we really interfered during the mission of those ninjas, when we return to the village, the village will also add another B-level mission record to our respective mission resumes."
Nara Langui asked curiously: "Can I do it too?"
"you?"
Nara Kano turned around in amusement.
"Lan Gui, your current identity is the mission client.
"Outside the Ninja Village, the free activities of ninjas will not be included in their official mission records."
Nara Langui nodded regretfully.
He originally wanted to do two B-level missions for nothing, but he was able to get two B-level [Ninja Secret Scrolls]!
'A-level mission, isn't it pretty good?'
Nara Langui comforted himself.
'What's more, this A-level mission was obtained through free prostitution.'
Konoha has a clear division of mission entrustment levels, and ninjas of different levels can receive missions of different levels.
For Nara Langui, a "genin" (official position), the highest level mission he can receive is only C-level.
I was able to receive B-level missions before, but I still took advantage of Tsunade's benefits.
But no matter how hard I try, I can't get the A-level mission.
Nara Langui speculated that the main reason why he was able to get this A-level mission ["Tribute"] for free was because of his status as a member of the Nara clan.
The Nara clan initiated a mission request, Konoha accepted it, and then assigned the task to the Nara clan.
It was this "identity loophole" that he exploited.
'But having said that, are you taking the mission? It seems to be a mission triggering direction worth trying.'
Nara Langui's thoughts were a little scattered.
'It's just that this mode of skipping tasks is much more difficult to operate than the guidance mode I just thought of...'
During the chat between Nara Langui and the clan leader.
The caravan slowly climbed over the mountains surrounding Konoha and arrived at a plain area with a wide view.
All around, there are blue sky, white clouds, green fields, and a beautiful natural scenery.
The deer cart moved forward leisurely.
Nara Langui glanced at the surrounding scene with great curiosity.
But after looking at it for a while, he withdrew his gaze with some boredom, half leaning and half lying on the huge scroll next to him.
The scientific level of the ninja world has developed very strangely, and can even be said to be "abnormal".
Biotechnology is advancing at a rapid pace, almost leaving other types of scientific research behind.
'Wires, countryside, huts... what ninja punk!'
At this moment, Nara Shikano, who was driving a deer cart in front of him, suddenly straightened his back.
He turned around and was about to say something to Nara Langui, but he saw the latter looking bored.
"You will find out after you perform more missions outside the village."
Nara Shikano changed the subject and stroked his beard with a smile.
"The ninja world is so big, but Konoha is better."
Nara Langui nodded subconsciously.
In his eyes, Konoha, as a semi-military ninja gathering place, is indeed not a good place.
But I can’t bear to compare everything.
Konoha is indeed not that good.
But I can't stand it. Other places in the ninja world are even worse!
Nara Langui was about to say something when he suddenly noticed the clan leader's tight waist and frowned.
"Chief, what happened?"
"Well, Haiyi just used the art of communicating with one's mind - the advanced family secret technique of their mountain clan - to notify me."
Nara Kano turned his head and looked to the side and ahead.
"He said he sensed a few ninjas approaching the caravan quietly. He thought they must be some kind of bounty hunter.
"Haiyi is leading those ninjas to deal with...oh, it's over."
The nervousness that had just arisen in Nara Langui was completely wiped out in this short sentence.
"Is this the end? I haven't felt anything yet..."
"Lan Gui, don't overestimate the strength of those bounty hunters."
Kano Nara switched back to the relaxed and leisurely old man posture.
"Konoha is the ninja village with the strongest overall strength in the ninja world! No one can deny this.
"There may be some wandering ninjas with outstanding strength among the bounty hunters, but their average strength level may not be as good as our ninja school students in Konoha."
Nara Langui silently listened to the patriarch's earnest teachings.
As a very experienced elite ninja.
Nara Kano's understanding of the "Great Secret of the Ninja World" may not be as good as Nara's.
But when it comes to the overall understanding of the ninja world, none of the ten Nara Raki can compare with the clan leader!
"If nothing else happens, we should be able to arrive in Kyoto tomorrow morning."
Nara Kano looked up at the sky and estimated the travel time in his mind.
"At that time, we will go to the Daming Mansion together to meet the Daming."
"Daimyo..."
Nara Langui thought about the question of "who goes up and who goes down" when he was in the Hokage's office.
"Clan leader, will the daimyo accept our Konoha request?"
"Yes."
Nara Kano said with great certainty.
"Konoha and the Country of Fire are one. The Daimyo is the supreme leader of the Country of Fire. He will not hinder our Konoha on key issues such as war."
"Then I have another question."
Nara Langui asked.
"Between the Hokage and the Daimyo, who has a higher status, well, or rather, who has a higher say?"
"The right to speak? That's a good word."
Nara Shikano smiled and nodded.
"On this issue, all I can say is:
“When we agree, we will listen to the big names;
"When we disagree, we listen to the Hokage."
Is this some kind of family status battle?
Nara Langui felt speechless.
But Nara Kano's answer did not exceed his expectations.
Never mind the great advantages that the great names of the Land of Fire have in terms of identity, status, reputation, funds, etc.
The power of Konoha can always press the daimyo to the ground and rub him!
"Now that we've brought this topic up, let's talk about the first special reward I mentioned before.
"Lan Gui, do you know the organization 'The Twelve Guardians of Ninja'?"
"The Twelve Guardian Ninjas", the original ninja organization.
The manga didn't touch on it much, but the anime did create a scene about "the internal division and confrontation among the twelve guardian ninjas".