Side story: first real mission

"Koyuki-Sensei, I'm tired of all these D rank missions, I want a challenge and an actual fight" complained Yusuke

"I agree Sensei, how are we going to get stronger when we only get missions involving finding someone's missing pet" Akira also complained

"If you truly believe that your ready then we can do a C rank mission, do you all agree" Koyuki answered

"Of course" said Yusuke with a smile

"If you guys really want to do it, then I'll say yes" Sho replied

"I also believe that we are ready" Misa said

"yeah let's go" Akira said

"Ok then, but you guys better not regret it later on. Be here tomorrow at 7 at the village gates" Koyuki said before vanishing

"We totally got this" Yusuke said with oozing confidence

"Yeah we do" Akira responded

"I hope we don't get ourselves killed" Sho said

"Don't think like that, be positive" said Misa with a smile

"Whatever, I hope it's something simple like protecting someone from bandits or something" Sho said

"I hope it's something that involves someone strong" said Yusuke

'Damn, with my luck, it probably will be' thought Sho

"It can't be someone too strong, but decently strong" Akira said

"Mhm" Misa hummed

'Damn, these guys are going to be the death of me' Sho thought

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"Your late" said Koyuki as Yusuke finally appeared at the village gates

"Sorry, I got so excited that I was up all night" said Yusuke

"Make sure it doesn't happen again, a Shinobi is always on time" she said

"So Sensei can we finally know what our mission is?" Asked Misa

"We have to clear a mountain of bandits nearby, keep your guard up when we get there, we may be stronger but they have the numbers advantage" Koyuki said

"Yes Sensei" they responded at the same time

"Then let's go, follow me" said Koyuki as she then started dashing toward the bandit's hideout. 30 minutes later they arrived at the mountain and were in front of a cave "remember, don't ever underestimate your opponents" Koyuki said

"Can we go in now?" Asked Yusuke

"No need to rush" Sho said

"Lets go" Koyuki said as she entered the cave

"Finally, it's time to test myself" Yusuke said as he grabbed his sword and he dashed in

"Let's do this" said Akira as he pulled out scrolls and also rushed in

"Might as well give it maximum effort" Sho said as he walked in

"I'll be in the back healing any injuries you may sustain" Misa stated as she stayed behind them

"Boss, do you hear that?" Said Bandit 1

"Hear what?" Asked the Bandit boss, suddenly he heard screams, that's when he saw one of his subordinate's throat gets slit

"Suprise" said Yusuke as he dashed toward the leader in an attempt to kill him, but he quickly dodged the attack and jumped back.

"You damn Shinobi" he said. He pulled out his own sword and swung it at Yusuke who dodged, but he suddenly pulled out an explosion tag and stuck it into Yusuke's body

'Shit' thought yusuke, Akira then appeared at his side and swiftly removed the rage and threw it back to the bandit boss

"I think that belongs to you" Akira said, the bandit boss quickly took it off just as it was about to explode. Akira pulled out a scroll and quickly opened it and suddenly a giant fireball flew out toward the boss who wasn't able to dodge in time and his left side was left charred

"Damn you" mumbled the boss as he was on his last breath

"May we meet again in the next life" Akira said as he slit the throat of the bandit boss

"Wow, I never knew you were that strong" Yusuke said

"Yeah, I was trained by some amazing people" Akira chuckled

"Thanks for saving me back there" Yusuke said

"Next time don't underestimate your enemy" Akira said as he dashed to his next opponent

"Your right, it's time to get serious" Yusuke said as he clenched his sword and pulled out a dagger, he dashed to his next victim

"Water style: water prison" stated Sho as he released water from his mouth, it then surrounded a bandit and formed a water sphere around him. Sho kept an arm on the water prison to maintain it "sorry for this" said Sho, the bandit couldn't breathe and lost consciousness. Sho then pulled a kunai and slit his throat 'who's next?' he thought

Misa didn't seek out any fights, she would mostly dodge whoever came her way, but if she had to fight she was prepared. A bandit ran toward with a dagger in hand, she swiftly dodged his attack and stuck an explosive tag on him and kicked him back. She detonated the bomb and the man quickly died "don't go after me next time" she said

'Independently they are all strong. Yusuke is strong and fast but he is impulsive, Akira is easily the strongest but is held down by the others, Sho is strong but he needs more confidence, Misa is a good healer and a decent fighter but she hates fighting. their teamwork needs some more work but it's decent. I can already tell, they will all be fine Shinobi one day' thought Koyuki as she watched from the distance with a smile on her face

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(5 minutes later)

"You guys did an ok job, I'm proud" Koyuki said as she appeared after all the bandits were defeated

"Of course we did, WE'RE THE BEST TEAM EVER" shouted Yusuke

"Not at all, your teamwork isn't at the level it should be. We will keep doing D ranked missions until I'm satisfied with it" Koyuki said

"What?, you said you were proud" Akira said

"That was a lie" she replied

"Oh man, I actually enjoyed the fight" Sho said

"That's disappointing, but if that's what you decide sensei then so be it" Misa said

"But you guys still completed this mission, be proud. C rank mission completed" Koyuki said

"YEAH" they all shouted