In the Hozuki clan Compound
Hozuki clan leader's office
Nangetsu sat before Zangetsu, and he was recounting to him what had transpired on the mission in detail.
After Zangetsu listened to what Nangetsu said, he took a deep breath to calm himself down, and then he started thinking deeply, "I really underestimated that little girl's talent." She is only eight years old, and she is improving at an insane speed. This is really ridiculous! I have never seen or heard of any child who possessed a talent like hers."
"How strong will she be in a few years or when she is in her 20s?" I'm certain that this young girl will transform into a formidable force in the future. The clan needs her. I will do everything in my power to win her over."
After a few moments, Zangetsu gave Nangetsu a serious look and then he instructed him, "Nangetsu, I want you to send some of our clansmen to monitor the Yuki clan's movements." I doubt Yukitaro will overlook the death of his clansmen. We need to protect that girl at all costs; she is very valuable to our clan's future."
Nangetsu was surprised when he heard this and said to Zangetsu, "You don't need to worry about little Yukina, clan leader; she had Fuguki-sama by her side."
Zangetsu shook his head, and he stated to Nangetsu, "You are underestimating Yukitaro a lot, Nangetsu."
Nangetsu widened his eyes when he heard this, and Zangetsu continued, "It is obvious that Fuguki is way stronger than Yukitaro, but Yukitaro is a very shrewd and cunning man."
Nangetsu nodded his head while wearing a serious expression on his face, and then Zangetsu continued, "Also, Fuguki can't stay by that little girl's side all the time; he is one of the seven ninja swordsmen and one of the best Shinobi Kiri ever produced. Eventually, they will dispatch him on missions, and Yukitaro will attempt to assassinate that girl once more when Fuguki is not by her side."
Nangetsu nodded his head in realization after hearing this and he said to Zangetsu, "Rest assured, clan leader, I will send some of our clansmen that I trust the most to keep an eye on Yuki clan movements right away."
Zangetsu nodded his head in satisfaction after hearing this.
Nangetsu stood up, bowed his head toward Zangetsu, and left the room.
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With Yukina
After exiting the mission department office, Yukina, Zabuza, Ameyuri, Koko, Yagura, and Mangetsu started walking to the most famous restaurant in the Hidden Mist Village, the Golden Sea restaurant.
The restaurant served the best seafood in the village.
Before they entered the restaurant, Yukina paused momentarily.
Koko noticed Yukina's action and she asked, "Yukina-chan, what's wrong?"
Yukina smiled at Koko and said, "You guys go ahead. I will go and invite a friend of mine to join us in our celebration."
Koko smiled and nodded to Yukina and then Yagura. Koko, Zabuza, Mangetsu, and Ameyuri entered the restaurant.
Yukina then turned around and walked away.
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After 5 minutes
Inside the Weapons Jackpot shop.
Yukina entered the shop and she smiled when she saw Aya sitting at the desk reading a book.
When Aya raised her head, she smiled brightly when she saw Yukina. She quickly stood up and gave Yukina a big hug.
After Aya pulled away from Yukina, she said to her while wearing a bright smile on her face, "Yukina-chan, you are back."
Yukina giggled when she heard what Aya said and replied to her, "Of course I am back, Aya-chan. I am here to invite you to join our celebration in the Golden Sea restaurant."
Aya widened her eyes in surprise when she heard this and she stated in disbelief, "That is the most expensive restaurant in Kiri." Yukina-chan, are you sure you want to go there?"
Yukina smiled upon hearing this and she said to Aya, "Don't worry about money, Aya-chan. I received a lot of money from my mission. Let's go and have fun."
Aya smiled; she quickly went to tell her father that she was leaving for a while, and then she and Yukina left the shop together.
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In Golden Sea restaurant
When Yukina and Aya entered the Golden Sea restaurant, Yukina quickly sensed Zabuza's chakra; however, she was surprised when she sensed Mei's chakra alongside Kisame's, Ao's, Kotaro's, and Rangetsu's chakras.
Yukina smiled upon sensing their chakras, and then she thought to herself, "What are those guys doing with Zabuza and the others? I should go and see what they are up to."
After making up her mind, Yukina started walking to one of the private rooms in the restaurant and Aya followed her with a smile on her face.
When Yukina arrived in front of the door, she opened it without hesitation.
All those who were eating stopped eating when Yukina opened the door.
Mei smiled widely when she saw Yukina and said elegantly to her, "Yukina-chan, I thought we were friends. How come you didn't tell us that you kids are going to celebrate?"
Yukina giggled when she heard this and she told Mei, "It wasn't my idea, Mei-senpai; it was Koko's idea to celebrate our first successful mission."
Mei giggled at Yukina's response and she said to her, "Relax, Yukina-chan. I am just teasing you."
Yukina smiled when she heard this, and then she and Aya sat down next to Mei.
They all started eating and chatting with each other and having fun.
A strong bond began to form among them, which will contribute to the prosperity of the Hidden Mist Village.
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At the same time
At the Mizukage office
Fuguki and Raiga Kurosuki stood in front of the Mizukage, waiting for him to speak. The Third Mizukage smirked and addressed them, saying,
"I have an important secret mission for both of you. Each of you will lead a team consisting of Jonins. I will allow you to choose whoever you see suitable for this mission."
Fuguki was confused when he heard this and he asked the third Muzikage, "Lord Mesugi, you usually choose the team members yourself. Could you please share the reason for changing your approach this time?
Raiga also nodded his head when he heard Fuguki's question; he was also quite curious why the Mizukage changed his approach.
Mesugi looked seriously at Fuguki and Raiga and he answered Fuguki's question, "Right now Konoha and Iwa have had multiple skirmishes in the Land of Grass. It is not the right time for us to get involved."
"If the details about this mission leak out, we will face many troublesome situations." In the worst-case scenario, Konoha, Iwa, Suna, and Kumo will attack us, and we will need to fight on all four fronts."
Fuguki and Raiga widened their eyes in shock when they heard this.
Mesugi narrowed his eyes and continued, "The goal of this mission is to retrieve the Uzumaki clan scrolls from the Uzumaki clan ruins."
Fuguki smirked when he heard this and he asked the Mizukage, "So did you kill our captive, Mesugi-sama?"
The Mizukage scoffed when he heard this question and he replied to Fuguki, "Of course not. She will be our breeding tool to revive the Uzumaki clan. Right now she is pregnant with my child."
Fuguki chuckled upon hearing this and then commented to the Mizukage, "I would like to taste her after she gives birth to your offspring, Mesugi-sama; she is quite a charming woman."
Raiga's eyebrows twitched when he heard this and he yelled at them, "Hey, what about me? I always wanted to have fun with a woman from the Uzumaki clan!"
The Mizukage chuckled when he heard Raiga outburst and he replied to him, "Relax, Raiga. After that woman gives birth to Fuguki's offspring, your turn will come."
"Fuguki's apprentice was the one who discovered that woman, so he gets to have fun with her first."
Raiga grumbled when he heard this, but he nodded his head in understanding.
The Mizukage then tossed three small scrolls to Fuguki and said to him,
"One of the scrolls contained a bottle of that woman's blood. You will need her blood to unseal the barrier and retrieve the Uzumaki clan scrolls."
Fuguki and Raiga nodded their heads in understanding, and the Mizukage continued, "The other scrolls contained the location of the Uzumaki clan scrolls and jutsus that you will need to complete this mission."
"Before you leave tomorrow, you must learn all the jutsus in the scrolls, as traps and seals will prevent you from retrieving the Uzumaki clan scrolls."
After hearing these words, Fuguki and Raiga looked seriously at the scrolls, and then Fuguki put them carefully in his pouch.
The Mizukage then continued, "You need to be careful of Iwa shinobi. We received reports indicating the presence of two Iwa shinobi teams near the ruins. You shouldn't show yourself in front of them. If you end up confronting them, kill them and leave no trace of our involvement. Do I make myself clear?"
Raiga and Fuguki nodded their heads after hearing the Mizukage's command and they replied, "We understand, Mesugi-sama."
The Mizukage nodded his head in satisfaction after hearing this and he said to them, "Good, go and prepare for the mission." You will leave at 8 a.m. tomorrow. Good luck."
After hearing his order, they both bowed in respect and shunshined away.