Chapter 114

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This person is Uchiha Kōnta; he will lead you in executing battlefield missions. You must follow him closely and learn well. On the battlefield, being careful is far more important than powerful ninjutsu for survival."

Yōichi summoned Kurenai and the other two in front of him, and then spoke to them. Standing next to him was Uchiha Kōnta; nine years his senior, possessing the two-tomoe Sharingan and the Curse Sage Transformation, his strength in combat could handle a Jōnin once unleashed.

He might have to join other ninjas to form a spearhead team, later on, to carry out different missions, leaving no time to accompany Kurenai for less challenging tasks.

"Yōichi-sensei, aren't you going to lead us anymore?"

Kurenai's gem-like red eyes blinked as she looked at Yōichi, the other two feeling similarly anxious upon hearing that he would no longer lead them.

"I will be undertaking other missions, which are too dangerous for you, and what you need most now is battlefield experience. This is something you can learn well from Kōnta-senpai."

Yōichi comforted them: "He has participated in the last Great Ninja War and has completed more B-rank missions than all of my missions combined. What you lack most right now is this experience.

Follow Kōnta-senpai closely, I do not wish to see any casualties in Team 8 due to a moment of negligence."

"Yōichi-kun is too kind, but I will do my best to impart my experience to you."

After Yōichi had made his decision, Kurenai and the others respectfully greeted Kōnta.

Soon, the four of them formed a squad, mainly engaging in tasks like patrolling around the camp, setting traps, manning guard posts, and clearing enemies.

Kurenai and her companions were in a period of growth; they now needed battlefield and combat experience to refine their abilities.

However, no matter how quickly their strength improved, it was still precarious; a minor mishap in combat could lead to their demise.

After arranging for his three students, Yōichi then went to the Second Ninja Platoon, where he still served as the platoon leader.

Details about the Ninja Platoon's arrangements had already been made clear in previous meetings.

Selecting standout elite ninjas, such as those proficient in one or two offensive ninjutsu, and then reorganize teams based on their ninjutsu skills and specializations.

For the rest, just standing together and throwing shuriken, kunai, and exploding tags would suffice.

Indeed, this type of ninja was common; after graduating from the Ninja Academy, they were assigned to Chūnin teams or learned under the guidance of Chūnin and Genin instructors in a standardized manner.

Typically, they weren't taught ninjutsu; after learning how to utilize chakra better, they were assigned to the Ninja Platoon.

In Konohagakure, aside from ninja clans, there were few Chūnin and Genin who knew ninjutsu, partly due to insufficient chakra and lack of learning opportunities.

Team Chūnin did not have the obligation to teach ninjutsu; to learn, one had to establish merit to the village or hope for a kind-hearted team Chūnin to pity them and teach them one or two ninjutsu.

Out of 500 people in the Ninja Platoon, only 69 knew ninjutsu.

Finally, after reorganizing based on their ninjutsu skills, twelve cleanup teams were formed to leave the camp daily for missions.

Facing these civilian ninjas, Yōichi also made a promise: for every ten completed missions, a team could exchange for a ninjutsu from him.

He also presented a ninjutsu catalog; mostly D and E rank ninjutsu, with a small portion being C rank.

These were ninjutsu Yōichi obtained from Kumogakure; the Uchiha clan also had them, but many were unsuitable due to affinity issues.

After hearing Uchiha Yōichi's words, the twelve team leaders were thrilled; completing ten missions for a ninjutsu scroll was a rare opportunity for those without access to learning ninjutsu.

"Although I am willing to offer ninjutsu as a reward, it doesn't conform to the village's rules. I can only do this in the name of personal rewards. If the village finds out and stops it, I can't help."

Yōichi paused and continued, "Additionally, being cautious is most important. Ninjutsu is to increase your chances of survival, but surviving is necessary to obtain ninjutsu. Don't fall into enemy traps just for the sake of a ninjutsu reward."

"Yes, Yōichi-taichō, we understand."

The twelve team leaders hurriedly responded, touched by their young platoon leader who, while offering them ninjutsu rewards, also cautioned them about safety—such care was rare in the village.

It's said that the Uchiha clan is difficult to deal with; if this is considered difficult, they wondered what easy would look like.

As for the rest, once they were organized into teams, they would enter the battlefield when the war began and throw shuriken and exploding tags.

Ninjutsu confrontation? Unlikely, as Genin can't perform many ninjutsu, and Genin don't know ninjutsu or seals. They're better off saving their chakra for throwing shuriken and kunai.

Uchiha Sasuke releasing the Great Fireball Technique at graduation stunned Kakashi, proving that it's uncommon for Genin to know one.

In the entire Ninja world, only the Rock Village could perform combined ninjutsu attacks.

Not counting Jōnin, just letting the major ninja villages' Chūnin and Genin duel, Rock Village would be the strongest; their Earth Release ninjutsu can combine to exponentially increase their power.

After sorting out the Ninja Platoon affairs, Yōichi delegated other tasks to several team leaders, then went to find Sakumo.

(Chapter End)