The efficiency of the Anbu was beyond doubt.
Especially Kakashi's squad.
The distinctive white hair and the renowned Lightning Release meant Kakashi's plans rarely involved assassination.
Head-on combat followed by rapid cleanup was all that was needed.
In the blink of an eye, the three corpses had vanished...
"Tea, let's go."
Kakashi waved, pulling Qingchuan back to reality.
Qingchuan followed the team, his face growing more troubled beneath the mask.
This can't go on!
Without killing, there was no proficiency.
All of those training buffs were wasted!
Although he still had plenty of time, that was under the assumption he was training diligently.
Slacking off on this mission would eventually turn into blood spilled by Itachi...
The team advanced for some time.
After Qingchuan witnessed the disposal of another group of cannon fodder, Kakashi called a halt in a decent clearing.
The Anbu pulled out rations and water, removed their masks, and took a short break.
Qingchuan was wondering how to get a kill or two to increase his Bankai proficiency.
But then, an older Anbu approached Kakashi.
"Captain, I think we should let little Haruko try next time we encounter a small group of enemies."
"Yeah, Captain," another Anbu agreed.
"She's a medical ninja, but she's in the Anbu. She'll have to get used to this kind of life sooner or later."
"That's true, but adapting to the Anbu takes time, right? I don't think we should rush it."
"Exactly. It's not something that happens overnight. This is a battlefield. Let's wait until little Haruko is stronger before she starts fighting."
The Anbu seemed to have opened Pandora's Box.
They were debating whether Qingchuan should participate in future missions.
Qingchuan was utterly confused...
Was this some kind of debate club?
Had he joined a fake Anbu?!
If he remembered correctly, Itachi had entered the Anbu with raw strength and gradually earned recognition.
Because of his age and the Uchiha name, Itachi's early Anbu life wasn't so smooth.
But with him...
He got to try out his work, and there were pros and cons about it?
But thinking about his current identity as a medical ninja, Qingchuan understood.
Medical ninjas were often the first target to be killed on a mission.
Healers die first!
At the same time, they were also the priority to protect.
Especially in a battlefield like this, where cold weapons and ninjutsu were the norm, a medical ninja's value was immeasurable.
Tsunade, as one of the Konoha Sannin, was revered wherever she went for that reason.
Strength was a factor, but more important was her title of "Slug Princess," which could heal anything.
But...
Not all medical ninjas in the Anbu could only heal and not kill.
Besides Medical Ninjutsu, they wouldn't even be able to leave the Anbu base without any combat skills...
"Alright!"
Seeing the debate becoming more intense, Kakashi snapped, and everyone fell silent.
The area became quiet.
"About this...let's let Haruko decide."
Kakashi sighed and said solemnly.
Then, under the gazes of all the members, Kakashi came to Qingchuan and sighed again.
"You've heard everyone's opinions, Haruko."
"Although I don't agree with letting you see the bloodshed of Anbu life so early, they're not wrong."
"The Anbu is like this."
As he spoke, Kakashi's eyes fell on the longsword in Qingchuan's arms.
"You decide whether to participate in battles you can handle, or choose to study for a while."
"Your decision is my decision, and everyone's decision."
"Don't feel pressured."
Kakashi didn't really know how strong the girl was.
But there was no doubt that Haruko's talent was very strong.
Otherwise, the Third Hokage wouldn't have sent Haruko to the Anbu.
But that was precisely why.
Kakashi didn't want the girl to participate in battle so early.
Battle meant bloodshed.
He could do everything he could to protect the girl, but when her hands were covered with enemy blood...
Could that smile still be so bright?
Haruko, shouldn't become someone like me...
Of course, if Kakashi could see the cherry tree in Orochimaru's courtyard, he probably wouldn't think that way.
This year's cherry blossoms were especially beautiful...
Qingchuan stood up and bowed deeply to everyone.
"Kakashi-senpai, everyone, thank you."
"I still want to join the battle."
"That way, I won't be a burden to everyone!"
As he spoke, the smile on Qingchuan's face suddenly stiffened, but quickly returned to normal.
Under Kakashi's increasingly helpless gaze, Qingchuan's spiritual power gradually surged.
The Hidden Mist's counterattack...
Was coming soon!
———— 🌟🌟 ————
ps:Support and join my Patreon
patreon.c@om/chenc11 [Remove @]
You can read up to 40 premium chapters.