Chapter 58: The First Battle
"But that's a Jonin!"
After some comforting words from Koshino, Tatami felt a bit better, but Kurenai Yuhi was completely devoid of confidence.
What does it mean to be a Jonin? In the original storyline, many Jonin seemed less impressive than side characters, often appearing only to be defeated quickly.
However, during wartime, Jonin are the ones who can determine the course of a battle. The strength of a ninja village is partly measured by the number of Kage-level ninjas and partly by the number of Jonin.
For example, it's not too difficult for an ordinary person to enter the ninja academy and become a Genin.
But passing the Chunin Exams to become a Chunin is incredibly challenging, as anyone familiar with the original story would know.
Out of a hundred Chunin, only a few might successfully advance to Jonin. Especially during wartime, becoming a Jonin requires more than just completing a certain number of missions; it often means stepping over the bodies of fallen Genin and Chunin to earn the title. Thus, Jonin are often seen as killing machines in the eyes of ordinary ninjas during war.
Kurenai Yuhi and Tatami's terrified expressions upon hearing the term Jonin are not shameful at all.
If any other team, like Koshino's breakout squad, heard that a Jonin was involved in their first encounter, they might have a mental breakdown.
Therefore, Koshino's calm demeanor seemed bizarre to Tatami and Kurenai Yuhi, as if he were a madman unafraid of death.
Tatami's situation was slightly better.
Having completed missions with Koshino and witnessed him defeat a Jonin, he could always calm down with Koshino's reassurance.
But Kurenai Yuhi!
From the start, she had no confidence in Koshino and only wanted to teach him a lesson.
Now, hearing that they were about to engage a Jonin, hiding with Koshino and the others, her hand holding the kunai trembled uncontrollably.
Forget about fighting; maintaining her composure was already an achievement.
Koshino's attention was entirely on the upcoming skirmish, leaving no time to focus on Tatami and Kurenai Yuhi's state. Especially after hearing from Tatami that the enemy squad had entered the hundred-meter alert range, a cruel smile appeared on Koshino's lips.
"After all this training, finally a chance to test myself!"
"A Jonin, huh?"
"Quite the challenge!"
With these thoughts, Koshino's eyes were filled with intense killing intent.
As Koshino prepared thoroughly, the enemy squad appeared before them.
"Captain, does capturing that guy count as an achievement?"
"Yeah, Captain! We're the only squad that's captured someone from the Leaf Village in a while. Can't we at least get a break?"
"Exactly! It's been three days, and even our sleep is scheduled! Captain, how could anyone from the Leaf Village break through? Can't we take shifts to rest?"
"Shut up, all of you! Stay alert and remember we're on a mission!"
With a stern reprimand, the noise quickly subsided, respecting the captain's authority.
However, seeing the dissatisfaction in his subordinates' eyes, the Mist Jonin, Guiding Seiji, felt a headache coming on, thinking the orders from above were indeed unreasonable.
Three days ago, Guiding Seiji received orders to lead his squad in pursuing the Leaf's medical unit.
A pursuit is a pursuit!
But traveling non-stop for three days without rest is too much, isn't it?
Even though the Mist Village had ended the "Bloody Mist" era, the orders were still so strict.
Forget about resting; even as a Jonin, Guiding Seiji felt the food was getting scarcer and less palatable, and his body was struggling to keep up.
Unfortunately, for the pride of the Mist Village, Guiding Seiji had to endure, though it was tough on his subordinates.
It's true that Jonin are the main force during wartime, but without the foundational strength of Chunin and Genin, how could a war continue?
Chapter 58: The First Battle
How could victory be achieved?
Under his command were two Chunin and three Genin from the Mist Village, all of whom were newcomers to the battlefield.
With an experienced Jonin like Hozuki Shoji leading them, the danger was minimal, but without sufficient supplies for a long time, wasn't it common to meet a tragic end on some battlefield?
The more he thought about the village's situation, the more agitated Hozuki Shoji became.
However, just as Hozuki Shoji furrowed his brows, thinking that he must come up with a way to solve his subordinates' food and clothing issues, a shadow suddenly appeared ahead, causing Hozuki Shoji's expression to turn serious!
"Enemy attack!"
"Be careful!"
"Whoosh!"
Just as Hozuki Shoji spoke, the shadow in front accelerated suddenly, rushing directly in front of one of Hozuki Shoji's Genin!
"So fast!"
Seeing the opponent's extraordinary speed, and vaguely noticing the attire under the shadows of the dense forest, it was highly likely to be a member of Konoha's Anbu.
Hozuki Shoji couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart and was about to step forward to protect his subordinates.
Unfortunately, the speed of the shadow in front truly exceeded Hozuki Shoji's expectations!
Immediately after, with another "whoosh," a vibrant life fell before Hozuki Shoji!
And the one who suddenly appeared and instantly killed a Mist Village Genin was none other than Koshino, who had been hiding in the dense forest!
"One down!"
"Minato-sensei, I hope my speed didn't disappoint you?"
That's right!
The moment Koshino appeared, he used the Fourth Hokage's "Acceleration" secret technique, and with just one "acceleration," he took the life of the Mist Village Genin in front of him.
However, in the heat of battle, the death of a Genin certainly couldn't affect the outcome of the battle.
Because Genin and Chunin were like cannon fodder in war.
Therefore, the death of a Genin couldn't affect Hozuki Shoji's mindset at all!
In the next second, tightly gripping the katana hanging on his back, Hozuki Shoji narrowed his eyes slightly, ready to unleash chakra from his feet, swing down the katana, and take Koshino's life!
In an instant, Hozuki Shoji suddenly accelerated, causing even Koshino to feel a twinge of fear.
That was the true speed of a Jonin, a whole level above Guy!
So when Hozuki Shoji attacked, Koshino's pupils involuntarily contracted slightly, and he barely managed to dodge Hozuki Shoji's katana by continuously using the "Acceleration" secret technique. However, the blade still left a deep wound on Koshino's shoulder, drawing some blood.
But just as Hozuki Shoji caught the scent of blood, the killing intent in his eyes intensified, and he was about to swing his katana again when suddenly, with a "bang" sound!
Under Hozuki Shoji's slightly contracted pupils, Koshino planted his feet firmly on the ground, formed hand seals with both hands, and suddenly used the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!
"Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
"Attack!"
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