2 Objective
The sun shines through the dense branches and leaves of the towering trees, casting mottled shadows on the ground.
Between the big tree and its shadow, there are two small figures galloping past the branches of the big tree, like a shadow.
In this dim light, the two little shadows are almost invisible, even the most sensitive bird in the dense forest has not noticed it.
Kan has to accept that having an Uchiha is truly a great convenience, at least they can first detect the enemy's situation and consider the next step before moving in.
It took them about three days. The two of them finally crossed the border and entered Kusagakure, but under the leadership of Kan, they did not go to join the large group.
This decision made Uchiha Mikoto very confused, but as wartime shinobi, she could only obey the command of the captain.
This made Kan very suspicious, How come she is so docile. Uchihas do not listen to people lower than them. That's the basic rule of working with an Uchiha. How come she listened and not even questioned his decision.
"Let's take a rest", After entering a certain forest on the border of Kusagakure, Kan stopped and took the lead to sit down and rest as much as possible.
Now they must maintain the best condition at all times to deal with the possibility of fighting at any time.
"What's the status", He asked Mikoto
She was already observing the surrounding with her Sharingan. She also knows their current situation is very fragile, at any time enemies could attack them. And the result could only be either you die or I die.
"There is no danger", After checking for a while, Uchiha Mikoto closed her eyes and whispered.
"Very well, now that we have reached the country of grass, we are about to enter the mission's target area. Now is the time to discuss the main thing. What's your plan?"
Uchiha Mikoto was shocked when she heard Kan's words. She didn't expect Kan to raise this question so indifferently.
After she looked at Kan, she smirked arrogantly.
A shinobi who can get out of the Ninja Academy will go to the battlefield, and the ninja who has lived to this day and for so many years is not a fool.
With the wisdom of the two of them, of course, Both knew that lying to each other is not an option to go for.
"This is politics", Mikoto said indifferently
"What?", Kan answered confused
"During your last mission, You were supposed to bait the guards guarding the Iwa village. And then an Uchiha was supposed to lead the main squad to harm the village"
Kan nodded, "But that mission was a failure right?"
She nodded, "You are right. It was announced that you guys didn't do your job properly, which led to the failure of our mission and utter loss of the squad"
"That is not the truth"
"No, The truth is, That Uchiha guy wasn't a competent leader, He was the reason the entire mission turned like this. It was his orders that have ruined a large number of Konoha shinobis for nothing"
"So... where do I come in all of this?"
"The Uchiha elders might have suppressed the matter by lying to everyone about what happened. But; you know the truth. You were part of the bait team after all... if the truth gets out that an Uchiha laid waste a large number of shinobis, our reputation would go down the drain. We need a brilliant image... As I said, it's politics", She said without any form of emotion
"So, You are my partner to kill me, right?", He said frowning angrily
"Yes"
"And I am the party leader because..."
"I need someone to take the entire blame once our mission failed"
"That's why you weren't tensed. We were not even supposed to complete the mission"
"Yes, It's a suicide mission anyway, why would I want to complete it? I am not like you either who could never refuse"
Kan cursed internally without showing any reaction outside. She is right. He can never return to the village before completing the mission. Hatake Sakumo is a good example.
It's either she kills him, or he completes the mission and returns safely with her, which is near impossible now... Not to mention, He can't kill or harm Mikoto Uchiha. Her status is something that would make the entire Uchiha clan go after him.
And Konoha does not exactly give him a sense of security.
"I don't know how to tell you this. But killing me is not that easy"
"Oh! I know, a boy who can survive for 10 years in shinobi corps is not easy to kill", she said cleaning the knife
"..."
"We will get to that part later. You should rest. I will keep an eye out"
"How can I let my potential killer get me while sleeping, you rest, I will keep an eye out", He said gritting his teeth
She shrugged while being amused.
...
He cursed while eating the emergency ration.
For 10 years he has been very cautious, Who could have thought that he would be caught in politics for something like this. Now, he is not safe anywhere, The only option that seems viable is ditching the village.
But the problem is, Ditching the village is not an option either. They would put the bounty on his head and all the villages will go after him even some mercenaries will do it too. Ditching in this period is not a safe option.
'Make a name and become famous during this mission? No, if I do that Elders and Hokage will watch me. Who knows, maybe I will be forcibly recruited to Root. They can even make me a scapegoat like Hatake Sakumo. Definitely can't catch their eyes'
He keeps thinking while chewing his part of the ration.
'Maybe, I can kill Mikoto and say that she died in mission? No. They would not listen. I would become a scapegoat either way... So, the only option left is, complete the mission and get back to the village fast'
He rested for some time while keeping the lookout, 'What's the guarantee that they won't kill me then?'
He grits his teeth and shook his head, 'Let's focus on surviving here first'
"Mikoto. Let's talk about the mission"
She nodded
"I think we should be more careful, Joining others is just a sure death", He said while putting together his weapons
"If this is the case, then we will have to find the right place by ourselves, But we can't complete the mission just with two people, we need more"
"Leave that to me"
"..."
