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After hearing what the Third Hokage said, Jiraiya frowned slightly and said seriously: "S-level mission."

Tsunade then said: "And the difficulty of the mission is so high that we need our two teams to join forces."

Behind the two of them, Nagato, Uzumaki Kushina, Konan, Yahiko, Haruno Zhao, and Namikaze Minato looked at each other.

Uzumaki Kushina tugged on Nagato's sleeves and whispered: "Nagato, did you hear it? Lord Hokage said that he will give us an S-level mission this time. This is the first time our class has received such a high-level mission." mission."

S-level missions are already the highest-level missions in Konoha's mission system. Since the establishment of the first team, a mission of this level has never been carried out.

Nagato looked at Uzumaki Kushina and said in a low voice, "Of course I heard it."

"Nagato, Kushina, an S-level mission must be very difficult." Haruno Zhao joined the conversation between the two, with obvious nervousness on his face.

His strength is the weakest among the six team members. He is only an elite chuunin. A-level tasks are already very difficult for him. Now that he hears that he is going to perform an S-level task, he can't help but feel a little nervous.

Nagato smiled at him, "Zhao, don't worry, didn't Lord Hokage say, we will act together with Lord Jiraiya and his team."

"With our two teams combined, no matter what kind of mission it is, we will definitely be able to complete it."

On the other side, Konan, Yahiko, and Minato Namikaze were also talking quietly. They were also performing an S-level mission for the first time.

"Sandaime." Jiraiya looked at the Third Hokage and asked, "Tell us the specific content of this mission."

The Third Hokage nodded and said slowly: "This task was entrusted to our Konoha Village by His Highness the Daimyo."

"A few days ago, a group of unidentified ninjas attacked Raging Flame City and killed the city lord's guards. Only the city lord managed to escape."

"After escaping from Raging Flame City, the city lord returned directly to the capital and reported the incident to His Highness the Daimyo."

Tsunade continued: "Then, the Daimyo gave this task to us in Konoha, right?"

The Third Hokage shook his head, "That's not the case, Tsunade. His Highness the Daimyo was indeed very angry when he learned about this incident, but he did not want to seek help from our Konoha at first, but decided to solve the matter himself."

"Solve it yourself"

"Yes, His Highness the Daiming sent six guardian ninjas to Flame City to kill that group of ninjas. However, the strength of this group of ninjas far exceeded His Highness the Daiming's expectation. Not only did the six guardian ninjas fail to kill This group of ninjas all died in their hands."

"What?" Tsunade looked at the Third Hokage in surprise, "A whole six guardian ninjas are all dead."

"Yes."

Jiraiya's expression became solemn, "Being able to eliminate six guardian ninjas, it seems that the strength of this group of ninjas should not be underestimated."

The Twelve Guardian Ninjas are a ninja group used by Konoha to protect daimyo. Ninjas who can become guardian ninjas are at least jounin, and there are also elite jonins among them.

The six guardian ninja were already a very powerful force. Jiraiya asked himself that even if he wanted to deal with these six guardian ninja, he would still have great difficulties.

"However." Jiraiya changed the topic, "Sandaime, although the group of ninjas who attacked Flame City are indeed very strong, but that alone should not be enough for Tsunade and I to unite."

Tsunade agreed: "Yes, Jiraiya is right."

Among the eight of them, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Nagato all have Kage-level strength, while the remaining five all have strengths ranging from elite chuunin to jounin.

The eight people put together are more than enough to destroy a country. In the original Naruto novel, the Red Sand Scorpion destroyed a country by himself.

Letting such a luxurious lineup perform this task is a bit overkill.

The Third Hokage nodded and said: "Jiraiya, Tsunade, you are right. If this is the case, there is really no need for your two teams to act together."

"Actually, His Highness the Daimyo originally wanted Tsunade and you to be the first class to carry out this mission."

Tsunade was stunned, and then asked: "The daimyo asked our first team to carry out this mission."

"Yes, His Highness the Daimyo has heard about the fact that your first squad has completed the mission 100%. Tsunade, you are one of the three ninjas, so he specified that your first squad should carry out this mission."

"It's just that after thinking about it, I decided to let Jiraiya's team act together with you. There are two reasons why I made this decision."

"First, someone else will go with you on this mission."

Jiraiya asked: "Someone is going with us, who is it?"

The Third Hokage replied: "The son of His Highness the Daimyo, His Highness Akaka Nobuya."

"The daimyo's son" Tsunade looked at the Third Hokage with confusion on her face, "Sandaime, you are not mistaken. The daimyo's son should be just an ordinary person. How could he go on a mission with us?"

"Of course I made no mistake. It was His Highness the Daimyo's decision to ask His Highness Shinya to go with you."

Tsunade frowned, "Sandaime, I remember the daimyo only had one son. Why would he let his only son go to such a dangerous place with us? Aren't he afraid of something unexpected happening?"

The Third Hokage explained: "Tsunade, His Highness the Daimyo made such a decision for a reason. He is already old, and Your Highness Shinya is his only successor, the next Daimyo of the Fire Country."

"However, His Highness Shinya has a weak character, so the ministers are somewhat doubtful whether he is really capable of becoming a qualified daimyo. They are worried that if he is allowed to become a daimyo, it will lead to the decline of the Land of Fire."

"The reason why His Highness the Daimyo asked His Highness Shinya to go with you this time is to prove to the ministers that His Highness Shinya is not a weak person. He is brave enough and is a qualified successor."

"I see, I understand." A look of understanding appeared on Jiraiya's face. To put it bluntly, Chihuo Xin was following them to build up his reputation so that the ministers would recognize him.

The Third Hokage nodded and said again: "Your Highness Shinya is the future daimyo, and his safety must be adequately guaranteed."

"If just one of your teams were to carry out this mission, it would be too dangerous to not only fight but also protect the safety of His Highness Shinya."

"That's why I decided to let Jiraiya's team also join this mission, so that it would be safer for the two teams to act together."

"Hmph." Tsunade snorted coldly and said dissatisfiedly: "It was specified that our first team should carry out such a dangerous mission and bring us a guy who would hold us back. This old guy, the Daimyo, is really embarrassed to do such a thing. thing."

The Third Hokage showed a wry smile and said, "Tsunade, I know this is a bit embarrassing for you, but it's just that it's rare for His Highness the Daimyo to ask us for help in Konoha. I really can't refuse him."

"And I didn't really let you first team go alone. You and Jiraiya's two teams join forces, and you can kill the group of ninjas who attacked the Flame City while protecting the safety of His Highness Shinya."

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Jiraiya spoke and changed the subject, "Sandaime, didn't you just say there are two reasons? What is the second reason?"

The Third Hokage said: "The second reason is that this group of ninjas who attacked Flame City are likely to be related to Yun Ninja Village."

"It has something to do with Yun Ninja Village"

"Yes, although the six guardian ninjas sent by His Highness the Daimyo were all wiped out, he did not gain anything. He found out an intelligence that the group of ninjas who attacked the Flame City seemed to have some relationship with the Cloud Ninja Village. It was even possible that Yun Ninja Village is the mastermind behind this."

Jiraiya asked in confusion: "But, Sandaime, isn't the relationship between the Cloud Ninja Village and our Konoha very friendly now? Why did they attack the city of the Land of Fire?"

"Aren't you afraid of angering us Konoha?"

In the past two years, Konoha has developed very rapidly because it has received enough tasks. The strength gap between Yun Ninja Village and Yun Ninja Village has not narrowed, but has further widened. If Yun Ninja Village dares to take the initiative to provoke Konoha, it will be no different. Seeking death.

The Third Hokage shook his head, "I don't quite understand this either, but since this information is from His Highness the Daimyo, it should have a very high degree of credibility."

"Besides, you can't go wrong by being more cautious. A group of such powerful ninjas will not appear in the ninja world for no reason, even if they have nothing to do with the Cloud Ninja Village."

The Third Hokage was cautious in character. After careful consideration, he finally decided to let the two teams act together to ensure nothing went wrong.

"So, Sandaime, when will we set off?"

The Third Hokage said: "Your Highness Shinya should be able to arrive in Konoha this afternoon. By then, you can set off to the Flame City together."

Akakanobu also set out from the capital of the Land of Fire to Konoha a few days ago, but he came by carriage and his speed was limited.

The person who came to inform the Third Hokage of the news was a follower of Shinya Akaka.

"I know." Jiraiya nodded, "In that case, let's leave first and come back in the afternoon. We also have to go back to prepare for going out on a mission."

"Ah."

Everyone bowed slightly to the Third Hokage and then left the Hokage's office together.

From beginning to end this time, the Third Hokage did not ask anyone if they were willing to accept this task. As a ninja, one has to shoulder many responsibilities and obligations.

S-level missions are the highest level missions. Unlike other missions, since the Third Hokage has found them, they have no right to refuse unless something major happens.

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