Unsurprisingly, Sarutobi Hiruzen included that sentence at the end of the secret message.
In almost every secret message over the past three months, Sarutobi Hiruzen had asked the same question, as if he was anxious for Kaze to accept.
Kaze had already given Sarutobi Hiruzen the "Judgment of Takezuruchi," but its usage was very limited and required the cooperation of Magnet Release. Like many Wood Release ninjutsu in the Book of Seals, it was just added to increase the quantity and had no great value.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had also given Kaze a list and brief introduction to the forbidden techniques in the Book of Seals.
But to be honest, the forbidden techniques in the Book of Seals all seemed very powerful, like the Flying Thunder God Technique, Impure World Reincarnation, Reaper Death Seal, and so on.
Some Kaze didn't want to learn at all. The Reaper Death Seal, a suicidal move that would kill the user as well, was worthless. The Flying Thunder God Technique and Impure World Reincarnation had high requirements for the caster. He felt that with his talent, it would take at least a decade to even get started.
So, Sarutobi Hiruzen was anxious, but he wasn't anxious at all.
He could take his time to consider.
Or wait until he needed these forbidden techniques somewhere, then think about it.
"I've been in the ninja world for so long, and I haven't been to any of the other major hidden villages besides Konoha. This time, I can take a good look at the different scenery in Kirigakure."
He didn't feel much pressure about going to the Land of Water and Kirigakure.
If things really didn't work out, he could summon his main body, which would take some time, and then escape with a Flying Thunder God Technique.
Even if he encountered a real problem, the loss would only be a puppet.
Kaze had become bolder and more unrestrained in his actions recently. He wasn't even afraid of Sarutobi Hiruzen because he was just a puppet clone. Losing it would sting, but it wouldn't hurt him physically.
It might just disrupt a plan that had been in the works for a long time, which would be a bit of a hassle.
"Since the Hokage has given the order, I have to go. I'm also a little curious about which genius made this suggestion, and most importantly, how it even passed."
In his memory, it was Yagura Karatachi of the Karatachi clan who finally overthrew the Third Mizukage, with Mei Terumi, Mangetsu Hozuki, and Zabuza Momochi as assistants.
But no matter how he looked at it, Yagura Karatachi and the other three didn't seem like such mindless people.
"Forget it, I'll know when I go and see."
Kaze gently waved his hand, and the scroll was crushed into powder, and at the same time, flames ignited.
He walked out of the camp.
Outside were several ninjas resting and chatting, including the three little ones.
War is cruel and bloody. Occasionally, when there is time to rest, they will chat to relieve the pressure in their hearts.
"Aomine."
Kaze beckoned, and a ninja who looked about thirty years old left and came to him.
Yamashiro Aomine, a Konoha elite jonin, the strongest of the Yamashiro clan, and also Kaze's strongest subordinate in this Fire Country border, skilled in using Konoha-style swordsmanship.
"Captain Nikkan."
Yamashiro Aomine called out.
"I'm going to leave for a while. If it's fast, it'll be two or three days, and if it's slow, it might be four or five days. I'll leave it to you here during this time."
Kaze said.
Yamashiro Aomine was stunned, and the others were also stunned.
With Kaze leaving, their backbone was gone. Originally, they were very confident in facing any Mist ninjas because they knew that the famous "Spear of Judgment" was behind them, so they were also confident that as long as the Mist ninjas didn't launch a full-scale attack, they could resist the harassment of the Mist ninjas.
"There's a mission."
Kaze didn't explain much.
"But don't worry about the Mist ninjas. They shouldn't be fully mobilized. If it's just a few squads harassing, you can handle it completely."
"Yes!"
Yamashiro Aomine responded.
He was an elite jonin after all, and he could handle a few Mist ninjas.
"Take care of those three little guys."
Then he turned to Asuma and the others and said, "Listen to Jonin Aomine's orders and don't act without permission."
"Understood, Teacher Nikkan."
The three little ones were quite obedient. Asuma was a bit rebellious, but he still knew his limits.
"Don't worry, Captain Nikkan."
"Okay."
Seeing Yamashiro Aomine agree, Kaze didn't hesitate any longer.
Swish swish swish...
A large amount of sand iron flowed out of the black gourd on his back, condensing into a pair of huge wings behind him.
Finally, he glanced at the three little ones, and the wings shook hard, stirring up a huge wave, and he flew directly towards the sea to the east.
Seeing Kaze leave, Yamashiro Aomine's expression changed slightly, "Captain Nikkan has a mission and is temporarily leaving. We can't relax our vigilance. End the rest and return to the area you are guarding."
"Yes!"
The ninjas were all experienced elite ninjas. Although Kaze's departure made them feel a little nervous, their own qualities were excellent. One by one, they flashed away and returned to their positions.
The three little ones didn't hesitate either. After nodding to Yamashiro Aomine, they left together.
"Teacher Nikkan is gone. I don't know what special mission he has. This is the first time he hasn't taken us with him."
Asuma couldn't help but say on the way back to his position.
"The fact that he didn't take us means the mission must be very dangerous. Teacher Nikkan is doing it for our own good."
Kurenai Yuhi said.
Now, a bit of heroism can be seen on her face. War is indeed a very tempering place.
The little girl has completed her transformation and become a qualified ninja.
"The direction Teacher Nikkan left in seems to be... the Land of Water."
Shisui Uchiha said hesitantly.
"Teacher's mission this time is to go to Kirigakure?"
Asuma's eyes widened.
"Asuma, be quiet. We shouldn't ask too much about this kind of mission."
Kurenai Yuhi immediately stopped him from continuing.
A mission that requires a ninja of Kaze's level to act alone must be the village's top secret. They shouldn't ask too much, nor should they speculate too much.
"But that's Kirigakure, a major hidden village on par with Konoha..."
Asuma said with some worry.
"Asuma, what are you worried about? Our teacher is the 'Spear of Judgment'."
Shisui Uchiha, on the other hand, had great confidence in Kaze.
"That's right."
Reminded by Shisui, Asuma also reacted.
Their teacher is the 'Spear of Judgment', one of Konoha's twin stars. Even if it's Kirigakure, as long as it's not the Mizukage and a large number of Mist ninjas who are dispatched, it's not very realistic to want to keep him.
Kaze had been taking them on missions for a long time, always handing over some enemies to them to deal with, training their combat abilities, which led them to almost forget that this team leader who had been doing low-level missions with them was already a Konoha powerhouse famous in the ninja world.
