Chapter 22
There are six or seven of these ronin but Masaki and others are not sure that they are the only ones. Seeing that they are preparing to go back they quietly followed and followed them to the mountain.
When they saw that simple cottage everyone looked at each other. Those ronin really regarded themselves as thieves. Even such a stronghold was erected. Unexpectedly in just ten years there will be warriors who will fall into this place. To the point. It is not so much that the country is gradually no longer relying on samurai but it is that these people are not so firm in their minds and they also sneer at Bushido.
Koharu said contemptuously: "Masaki is right. If we really can't let them leave like this, let's kill all of them which is considered to be protecting the reputation of the samurai."
"So how many of these people are let's figure this out first." Homura Mitokado said softly.
At this time Danzo said "Leave this to me." As he said he bit his finger formed a seal and patted it on the ground. With a bang a small animal appeared.
"Go." Danzo said and this small animal that looked like a mouse ran in the direction of the cottage.
"This is a summoned beast used by Danzo's clan to collect information. Although it has no combat ability it is not easy to find out because of its appearance. It is very suitable in this type of terrain." Danzo introduced this summoned beast to others.
"It can only be used to collect information simply." Danzo said lightly.
Masaki glanced at Danzo. During the period of studying with the same Academy he gradually understood Danzo's character. This person is a person who thoroughly believes in the Shinobi rules and believes that the real Shinobi should act underground. People who sacrifice themselves silently people like Danzo are really suitable for being a Shinobi in underground activities.
However according to Masaki's experience of such people in the history of another world, long-term activity in the dark will only make his character more and more gloomy and gradually forget his original intentions, or people thing they are cruel and that's makes people hate them. Either it is to give birth to unnecessary ambitions in an attempt to succeed. Some of Danzo's actions in the future just proved this point. Masaki didn't know what to do with Danzo.
Although the future Danzo has committed a lot of sins, Danzo at this time is just an ordinary boy. Masaki and him studied in the same Academy and they also forged friendship with each other. At this time Danzo was undoubtedly still dedicated to Konoha if it hadn't been for too long in the underground and lost himself he shouldn't have fallen into that kind of fate.
Soon the rat-like summoned beast came back talk to Danzo, his body was still painted on the ground, Danzo took a few glances and said to the others: "There are twenty-two people inside. "
Others know that there are not too many people in this cottage and it is impossible for a village like this to raise a big cottage. After confirming the number of enemies everyone began to discuss how to deal with them. It's just 22 people and it's impossible to have too much strength—if they are really capable they won't fall to this point—theoretically speaking seven people would be fine but Hiruzen have different opinion.
"I said it's boring to go back as simple as that. Anyway it's our first mission which makes this mission a little more interesting." Hiruzen said with a smile.
"How do you make it interesting?" asked Utatane turning to bed.
"Let's try to kill these people by assassination methods." Sarutobi Hiruzen said "Everyone goes to the assassination alone. You can't alarm other people. If you alarm other people even if you lose and if you don't alarm people just Look at the number of assassinations. How about do you want to try it?"
Although they are all Shinobis the Konoha at this time is not limited to the traditional training methods. Koharu Utatane and others also have the blood of young people. They feel that it is indeed a little boring after the easy solution but he hesitated Danzo, Utatane, Torifu and Kagami also agreed.
Then the four of them looked at the remaining three people. Mitokado and Masaki looked at each other. Although they felt a little cautious they were young people in the end. Hiruzen all suggested this. They are embarrassed to say no at this time not to mention that the enemy is not very powerful and it is not good to be overly cautious.
Therefore the three also agreed to Sarutobi's suggestion. Sarutobi nodded and said "Then we will start after a while. Everyone will kill the target alone without being disturbed. it is good."
He says that but this cottage is not very big. As more and more people die you must kill the opponent before the opponent reacts and makes a sound. The higher the test skills Masaki thought.
After a while Hiruzen made a gesture then flashed out and touched the cottage while the rest of the people also flashed out and gradually approached the cottage.
After Masaki received the spiritual power bestowed by heaven, his calmer mental state allowed him to grasp the breath to an unprecedented level especially after practicing the Sage mode he can not only hide his breath in all things. Among them its perception has also grown rapidly.
After approaching the cottage he already felt that there was a trail of the enemy not far away so he approached that position without making any footsteps. When he was behind the person the other party was still ignorantly preparing. Relieved.
Masaki looked at the opponent. From the standpoint of his posture he is undoubtedly a half-hearted person. Maybe he is not even a samurai. Although the status of samurai is indeed not as good as before it is impossible that all 22 people are samurai?
The other party was about to start unconsciously Masaki raised his short blade and wiped it towards the other party. When the other party realized the pain he couldn't say a word. There was a wound on his neck and blood spurted out. .
Before the opponent's body fell to the ground Masaki's keen perception sensed that someone was approaching and he was about to turn from the corner soon and he would also see it fell to the ground for the first time.
Masaki disappeared in place and another person just turned out from the corner. It seemed that he was planning to talk to the person who was killed. As soon as he said nothing, he saw The corpse fell on the ground and the blood splashed on the ground.
For an instant a panic appeared in his eyes. Just as he was about to speak a figure flashed in his vision. He was about to ask who it was but only heard a rustle of voice.
When he realized that his throat was spurting blood just vainly reached out his hand to cover his throat his face was inconceivable and he fell slowly to the ground.
Masaki stood beside that person. In just a short time he had already killed two people. Although it was the first time to kill Masaki didn't feel anything. After all he was a Shinobi. This fact has long been accepted.
Masaki listened to the surrounding sounds but it was still quiet there was nothing to alarm and the others seemed to be very smooth and he could join them.
Masaki took a closer look and walked in one direction. Before he came to a room he saw a person sitting and a girl in coarse cloth next to him. The girl was very scared. He remembers that this girl was brought here by the ronin from the village before.
The girl just seeing Masaki faced Ronin, her eyes widened slightly while Ronin saw the girl's surprise and turned his head his neck was wiped away by the blade.
Ronin's eyes were still a little surprised but he couldn't do much blood sprayed from his throat and he fell weakly from the chair to the ground.
"Ah!" The girl screamed when she saw this scene. Masaki could have stopped it but he didn't even bother to do it.
Masaki thought: "It seems that there are really no masters in this stockade." In a cautious manner he just asked the shadow clone to come and test it. The result is like this. Even Ronin is at this level, don't underestimate other people.
Although the competition was lost Masaki didn't care much about the outcome of the competition. Of course he could do better but it was not necessary.
"It's okay you can go back soon." Masaki smiled lightly at the girl.