Chapter 42: Unforeseen Circumstances Are Inevitable
Chapter 42: Unforeseen Circumstances Are Inevitable
The information provided by the ninja at the mission office made Might Guy feel ashamed. Just as he was about to assure Fengye that he would work hard and do his best not to hold them back, Fengye spoke up first.
"It's alright."
"Guy-senpai is very strong and can handle many situations."
Hearing Fengye's words, Might Guy was once again moved to tears. He wanted to give Fengye another hug but refrained, thinking that it might cause Fengye trouble.
Very strong...
The ninja at the mission office twitched his lips. It was the first time he had heard someone describe Konoha's eternal genin as strong, especially coming from a genius ninja like Fengye. This left him at a loss for words.
Perhaps this was the path of a genius—taking on challenging missions was no longer enough to satisfy their growth, so they had to bring along someone who would hold them back to further sharpen their skills.
"Hmm, there aren't many C-rank missions available either."
Fengye stood in front of the bulletin board and noticed that only a third of the board was filled with C-rank mission requests, leaving a majority of the space empty.
Although there were few requests, the reward for each mission was very high, mostly around 100,000 ryo. Most of them were escort missions.
"Escort the Grass Country caravan back to their country. Reward: 150,000 ryo... Let's take this one."
Fengye carefully scanned the board and chose the mission with the highest reward.
The primary purpose of this mission was to help Might Guy earn some money, and Fengye also needed funds to replenish his resources for daily expenses.
With Might Guy, who was lacking in many aspects except for his strength, choosing a reconnaissance mission would be unwise. An escort mission like this was the most suitable choice.
【I hope there won't be any unexpected events】
Fengye muttered to himself, knowing that even if something unexpected happened during the mission, he and Might Guy could handle it. However, a smooth journey without any incidents would undoubtedly be much more peaceful.
"Okay, we'll take this one."
The ninja at the mission office took the mission request form, checked the information, and registered it before speaking, "The person who requested this mission is currently staying at the Konoha Inn. You can go there to find them."
Fengye nodded and called out to Might Guy, "Let's go, senpai."
The two of them left the mission office under the curious gazes of those around them.
Even after Fengye had exited, some ninjas nearby who were handing over their missions looked at the Jonin in charge and asked, "Hey, is it really okay? Letting him take that eternal genin on a mission, even if he's a genius, isn't this his first mission?"
"Everything is according to the rules."
The Jonin in charge also felt helpless and spread his hands, "There's no violation of the rules, so I can't possibly stop them. But I doubt the Grass Country caravan will accept them. Most likely, they'll be back to choose another mission."
"That's true."
The ninja nodded thoughtfully.
Aside from whether the Grass Country caravan knew about Might Guy's reputation as an eternal genin, even if they didn't, they would be able to tell at first glance that Might Guy was unreliable and seemed weak. As for Fengye, although he was a Chunin, his young age would not inspire confidence.
Most likely, they would be rejected and asked to come back with a replacement.
...
Konoha Inn.
After leaving the mission office, Fengye and Might Guy headed straight for the inn, and soon they met with the caravan from Grass Country who had requested the escort mission.
The caravan consisted of only seven people, and they had reportedly transported a batch of goods to sell in Fire Country. Having sold everything, they were now planning to return to Grass Country.
"You said you accepted the escort mission?!"
A younger boy in the caravan stared at Fengye and Might Guy in astonishment. "It's just the two of you?"
The young man widened his eyes slightly, his displeasure evident as he exclaimed, "Hey, what's the deal here? You're from Konoha, and there are only two of you for an escort mission?!”
Might took a step forward, his voice filled with determination as he assured, "Please rest assured, I will do my utmost to protect your safety as well!"
The young man still seemed unable to accept this arrangement and was about to say something more when a middle-aged man with a white beard stepped forward and whispered something in his ear.
The youth was taken aback.
The middle-aged man stopped the young man from continuing and turned to Fengye and Might with a smile, introducing himself, "I am Oobu Daisuke, the leader of this caravan. We believe in the strength of Konoha's ninjas, and we entrust our safety to you from now on."
Fengye's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and after a moment's thought, he replied, "Very well, then. We'll be in your care for the time being. Everyone, please be prepared, and we'll meet at the village entrance tomorrow."
"Thank you for your help."
Oobu Daisuke nodded.
Fengye gestured to Might, and the two left the inn.
Soon after their departure, the young man turned to Oobu Daisuke and asked, "Why didn't we ask Konoha to send different people? These two ninjas are obviously third-rate..."
"The more inconspicuous, the better."
Oobu Daisuke looked at the youth and said in a low voice, "We are short on funds. Even if we spent all our money, we could only afford to hire a team of Jonin-level ninjas from Konoha. But that might draw unwanted attention. It's better to keep a low profile..." He turned to the young master and assured him, "Please rest assured, young master. I will do my best to get you safely back to our territory!"
The young man's expression shifted, and he finally sighed.
...
Outside the Konoha Inn.
As they walked away, Fengye spoke up, "By the way, Dai-senpai, let's split the commission for this mission evenly, shall we?"
"Huh?"
Might was taken aback.
Fengye continued, sounding slightly apologetic, "I'm a bit short on funds myself, but if you feel that's unfair, senpai, you can take sixty percent."
"No, no...that's not what I meant," Might stammered, waving his hands in denial. "An even split is already very generous of you, considering you're a Chunin captain."
Fengye smiled at Might's reaction and said, "Then let's split it evenly. Don't worry too much, senpai. With this commission, we might even have a chance to earn more."
Might, who was already feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of receiving half the commission, furrowed his brow in confusion at Fengye's words and asked, "...More commission?"
"Yes, but it's only a possibility."
Fengye nodded.
Due to the enhancement of his cells, his hearing was two to three times better than that of a normal person, and he had caught the tail end of Oobu Daisuke's whisper to the young man.
The words were brief, but they revealed that the young man's identity was something like a 'young master', and this caravan was not as simple as it appeared.
Out of caution, it would be best to switch to a different mission.
However, with his current cultivation level and Might's company, he felt fully prepared. Even if there were some unexpected events, they could handle them. And if the situation truly deviated from the mission description, they could demand additional compensation equivalent to a higher-level commission.
Perhaps the commission he earned from this single mission would be enough to cover his expenses for the next six months or more. And once the war started, the higher-ups would provide them with regular supplies, which would be sufficient.
Might's expenses were not as high as his, so this single mission would likely cover his needs for two to three years.
After weighing the pros and cons, he made his decision.
This mission could be accepted.
(End of Chapter)
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