Pokémon Ninja Scrolls of the Mizukage

Chapter 259 Special Operations
Although Qing didn't say what happened, since it was a formal order for Jianchuan Ju to return as soon as possible, he couldn't delay too much.

After leaving the Land of Rain, Jianchuan Ju directly activated the "Wings of the Wind" and took off.

Including the rest time to recover strength, it took less than two days to return to the Whirlpool Island camp.

Before Jianchuan Ju landed, he noticed a large number of Konoha-dressed ninjas heading towards the west of Whirlpool Island from the direction of the front-line camp.

Mitomon En and Nara Shikaku, whom I had met last time, were among them.

"Are you here to negotiate again? How long has it been?"

The Konoha ninjas who left the front-line camp did not react excessively when they saw the figure of Jianchuan Tachibana flying low over the sky. They just raised their heads and stared for a moment before leaving very calmly.

Jianchuan Ju touched the mark on his arm somewhat awkwardly, and also did not take the initiative to provoke the other party.

After returning to the camp, Jianchuan Ju simply greeted the members of the Air Force who were providing logistics support, and then quickly walked towards the commander's tent where Qing was.

"Teacher Qing, I'm back."

Qing looked up at Jianchuan Ju who walked straight into the tent, and a trace of fatigue appeared on his face.

"It's good to be back."

"Um, Mr. Qing, what's wrong with you?"

Qing did not answer the question immediately, but asked back.

"Did you see anyone from Konoha when you came back?"

"I see. They came from the village? Why didn't they escort them directly to the Fire Nation?"

Jianchuan Ju nodded, but after he finished speaking, combined with Qing's expression, he suddenly thought of something and asked uncertainly.

"Could it be that Konoha's negotiators are talking directly here at the front-line camp?"

Qing rubbed his eyebrows helplessly.

"That's what you said, it can't be."

At this point, Jianchuan Ju was also a little dumbfounded. This was the peace talks between the two villages or the two countries.

Although Qing is nominally the highest commander on the front line, he doesn't have that much power, right?

Not to mention that the Third Mizukage always shows up in person, but at least a high-level figure like the Elder Master has to show up, right?

At least Mito Kado En still holds the title of elder in Konoha.

Qing saw Jianchuan Ju's confusion, shook his head to cheer himself up a little, and then continued.

"Not many people know about this yet, but it probably won't be kept secret for long."

"The Third Mizukage seems to have some health problems."

"what?"

Jianchuan Ju hasn't recovered from the surprise just now, and Qing has revealed another big news.

"Is there something wrong with your body? Are you injured?"

In Jianchuan Ju's impression, although the Third Mizukage was seriously injured during the last attack by Kumogakure, he actually recovered quite well afterwards.

During the two months that he was in the village, he would go to check on the other person when he had nothing to do. Judging from Jianchuan Ju's medical skills, there would be no problem for the third-generation old man to live another 10 or 20 years.

"The specific situation is still unclear, but recently, the third generation master can only go out to work for about three hours a day, and the rest of the time he can only recuperate at home."

Jianchuan Ju felt a chill in his heart when he heard this.

'This can't be'

However, Jianchuan Ju was far away in the front-line camp, so no matter what he guessed, it would be useless, so he had to change the subject and asked.

"Teacher Qing, is there something that made you call me back so urgently this time?"

"Um, you're not asking me to go back and treat the Third-generation Master, are you?"

Jianchuan Ju's mind began to wander.

However, this speculation is somewhat unrealistic. If it comes to treating various injuries alone, Jianchuan Ju believes that he is already the best medical professional in the Hidden Mist Village with his various healing ninjutsu and the derived skills brought by the inculcation of system knowledge.

However, when it comes to treating difficult and complicated diseases or even common physical illnesses, even without mentioning the director Keiko Saigyouji, there are many veteran doctors in the Kirigakure Hospital who are more capable than himself.

Sure enough, Qing also gave an answer.

"What are you thinking about? Although it was the Third-generation Master who called you back this time, there should be some special mission that needs you to perform."

"Minister Chun Yu will also return to the village with you this time. It should be related to your flying ability."

"What about the other members of the Air Department?" Jianchuan Ju asked subconsciously.

When Qing heard this, his expression started to look a little bad again.

"Only you and Harusame will return together this time. The rest of the Sora Department members will remain at the front line, temporarily commanded by Kaguya Rosso."

Well, now Jianchuan Ju knew why Qing looked so unhappy again.

I simulated it in my mind.

Kaguya Rosso laughed loudly in the sky, then waved his hand and ordered all the members of the Sky Department, "Little ones! Follow me!"

Jianchuan Ju shuddered and looked at Qing, who was having a headache, with some pity.

But after all, he had already received an order to return to the village, so Jianchuan Ju could only say that he could do nothing to help.

After seeing Jianchuan Ju's eyes, Qing wanted to lose his temper, but he finally held back.

He opened his mouth and gave a few words to Jianchuan Ju.

"Since you captured six Kumogakure spies last time, we have encountered several people on the front line who came here in the name of Konoha to investigate or simply to cause trouble."

"Most of them are members of Kumogakure, and there should be some sent by Iwagakure as well. Unfortunately, except for the few you captured, the enemies were very vigilant in the subsequent attacks, and we only captured one alive."

"And the people who came to negotiate with Konoha this time also expressed the hope that the village could launch a surprise attack on Kumogakure, at least as a strategic deterrent, so that they would agree to the matter of Whirlpool Island, and they would also add some supplies and future mission shares as compensation."

"So, the reason why the village asked you to go back this time is most likely..."

"Deal with Kumogakure?!"

Jianchuan Ju immediately understood the implication of Qing's words.

"That's right. The village and the frontline camp were raided twice by Kumogakure, causing heavy casualties. The top brass originally had a plan to retaliate against Kumogakure."

"understand!"

Jianchuan Ju nodded heavily.

And there is one thing Qing didn’t say.

If there really was something wrong with the Third Mizukage's body, then reaching peace talks with Konoha as soon as possible should be the result that the Kirigakure top brass wanted.

Otherwise, if they really lose the Third Mizukage, an important high-end combat force, the advantage that the Hidden Mist Village has finally gained at the negotiating table may very likely be wiped out.

Originally, Jianchuan Ju wanted to ask whether he should give a reminder to see if Qing, the Byakugan ninja, could go back to the village with him.

However, considering Qing's current identity, Jianchuan Ju gave up this idea.

"Then Teacher Qing, when will I leave?"

"The sooner the better. Chunyu has been waiting for you to come back."

"Ok."

Before leaving, Jianchuan Ju remembered that there was a little guy he had left behind in the front-line camp.

"Teacher Qing, where is the pocket?"

Qing just glanced at Jianchuan Ju and said with a disdainful tone.

"Okay, you should have an urgent mission when you go back this time. This little guy did a good job in the medical team, so let him stay in the front-line camp this time. I will help you take care of him."

"Hehe, thank you Teacher Qing~"

(End of this chapter)