Naruto: Mixed Heritage

Chapter 38- First Mission (2)

With Riku holding the sealed scroll containing the details of their first mission, a palpable sense of suspense and anticipation enveloped the trio.

Riku, sensing the anticipation, "This one's a straightforward mission, nothing too complicated. You'll handle it with ease." His casual assurance only deepened the suspense for the genin.

Renjiro couldn't help but remark, "You know, if Riku-sensei says a mission is easy, it's probably anything but. I mean, look at our daily training sessions. 'Easy' isn't exactly a word I'd associate with those."

Aiko, nodding in agreement, added, "Yeah, it's like he thrives on pushing us to our limits. 'Easy' for Riku-sensei might be a whole different level for us."

Hiro chimed in, "Well, whatever it is, we'll handle it. We've been through tough training together, and a mission should be no different."

The team exchanged glances, a mix of determination and curiosity in their eyes. Riku took a moment to savour the suspense, then passed the scroll to the team.

As Renjiro unfolded the scroll and began to read aloud, the mission details unfolded before Team 25. The objective became clear – they were tasked with escorting Hozuki Fakinshi on his journey back to Yorinaka village in the Land of Soups.

Renjiro scanned the details and responded, "It seems like Hozuki Fakinshi is a representative from Yorinaka village, and he's been attending diplomatic meetings here in Konoha. Now, it's our responsibility to ensure his safe return home."

Riku, observing his team's reactions, added, "Indeed. While the mission is easy, we must stay vigilant. Our task is not just to escort but to guarantee the safety of Hozuki Fakinshi."

"Head back home and get everything in order. Escort missions can take time, and it's crucial to be well-prepared for any situation. Ensure you have the necessary supplies, equipment, and a strategic plan in place."

The team nodded in acknowledgement. They dispersed, each member making their way to their respective homes to gather essentials for the mission.

Renjiro did not go home immediately but made his way to Kushina's residence, a place where he had been expanding his knowledge of fuinjutsu recently.

"Kushina-sensei, I've got a mission coming up, so we'll have to postpone our fuinjutsu classes until I get back. I hope you understand." Renjiro said the moment he saw Kushina.

Kushina nodded understandingly. "Of course, Renjiro. Your mission comes first. Stay safe, and we can resume our training when you return."

Renjiro then headed to inform Sora, his former classmate who was still in the academy, to relay the message to Miwa. It had been quite some time since they last spoke as she was still in the academy and Renjiro had to focus on his genin training.

After a bit of catching up, Renjiro passed on the information and Sora promised to notify Miwa the moment she returned back to the village from her mission. With every errand completed, Renjiro headed home, packed the essentials and rested the night away.

At dawn the following morning, the members of Team 25 reconvened at the village gate as they prepared to embark on their mission. Renjiro, carrying a backpack with his essentials, approached Aiko and Hiro, who were already present.

He had mainly packed extra kunais and clothes. He was still working on his fuinjutsu, so he chose to wait until he could make his own storage seals instead of buying them.

'In as much as this is this is just the village gate, It's still nostalgic. Not in the sense that I have been here, but it is exactly how it was depicted in the anime. Although I was only here a couple of years ago when Miwa brought me to Konoha.'