Chapter 32: a bit short but I am tired as f*** today.

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Suddenly, a piece of text appeared in Fugaku's mind along with a cool sensation entering his body.

[You killed a Jonin and earned 300 Points of Life Force.]

[Current Balance: 696 Points of Life Force.]

Sato swiftly and decisively dispatched the Ame Shinobi Chunin who had fallen prey to Fugaku's genjutsu, leaving only one enemy standing. With no means of escape, the remaining Ame Shinobi surveyed his surroundings, realizing the futility of resistance. The team had been reduced to just four members.

Without wasting any time on words, the three Konoha Shinobi launched a synchronized assault, aiming to capture their final opponent. The tension in the air was palpable as the clash began.

"You think you can extract information from me about the Hidden Rain Village?" taunted the captured Ame Shinobi defiantly. "I won't utter a single word. Shinobi from the major nations never take smaller countries' citizens seriously. We are the ones who bear the brunt of suffering."

Fugaku maintained a stoic demeanor, choosing not to respond to the enemy's words. He understood the need to protect his own people and prevent further suffering. In this complex world, absolute justice was an elusive concept.

"This is how the world works," Fugaku retorted in a disinterested tone, indifferent to the Chunin's accusations. "From the perspective of our enemies, whether it's your side or my side, we are always seen as the villains. This world operates on the basis of strength and power."

With the Sharingan's three tomoe spinning incessantly, Fugaku engaged in a mental battle with the captured Chunin, seeking to extract valuable information about the Hidden Rain Village.

The captive Shinobi's expression grew increasingly frantic, unleashing wild shouts. "You invaders! You trespassers into other nations' territories! One day, you will face the consequences of your actions!"

Suddenly, the Ame Shinobi's eyes narrowed, and he spewed forth a mouthful of blood, a severed piece of his own tongue visible within it. His head drooped down, his consciousness fading away. Fugaku swiftly checked his breathing and pulse, confirming that the Shinobi had fallen unconscious.

Understanding the deep-seated grievances harbored by the enemy, a citizen of a small country longing for peace, Fugaku felt a bitter sense of empathy. True peace would come, but perhaps not in their current time. With a heavy heart, he plunged his blade into the opponent's throat, bringing an end to the last Ame Shinobi's life.

Again, a piece of text appeared in Fugaku's mind along with the same cool sensation entering his body.

[You killed a Chunin and earned 30 Points of Life Force.]

[Current Balance: 726 Points of Life Force.]

The weary trio carefully sealed the bodies of the fallen Ame Shinobis into a specialized scroll, ensuring their remains were secured. Seeking respite, they ventured into a nearby cave, a temporary sanctuary from the exhausting battle they had just endured. Fugaku, in particular, felt the strain, as the continuous use of Sharingan's three tomoe took a toll on his young body.

Once inside the cave, Nozawa released a handful of vigilant bugs, scattering them throughout the surroundings. With these tiny allies diligently monitoring the area, Fugaku could forego setting up additional traps, relying on the bugs' early warning system to keep them safe.

An undercurrent of dissatisfaction coursed through Fugaku's thoughts as he reflected on the recent skirmish. The adversaries' primary weakness had been their unfamiliarity with the Sharingan. However, Fugaku realized that in the future, as conflicts escalated and wars became more frequent, other nations would grow more knowledgeable about the Uchiha's ocular prowess. Killing four skilled Shinobi, led by a seasoned Jonin, would not be as straightforward a task.

'The Vanguard troop's assessment mission is now complete,' Fugaku thought, his mind filled with determination. 'I no longer need to hold back or consider the opponent's strength. While prioritizing my own safety, I will strive to eliminate as many enemy Shinobi as possible to get points and find out what their use is. In situations where gathering as a team becomes disadvantageous, we may operate with just two or even one member for reporting purposes.'

In this mission, the explicit directive did not demand that the Shinobi's wi kill must have a certain rank, and it was all just about their deaths, the captain's evaluation would suffer greatly if casualties were incurred during such a mission where you can literally just go and hunt Genin.

As the son of the respected Uchiha Patriarch, Fugaku sought to maintain an unblemished record at the onset of the impending war. A remarkable reputation would undoubtedly provide an advantageous position for him and his comrades.

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