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Chapter 62: Diverting the Tiger!
Chapter 62: Diverting the Tiger!
Time quickly passed, and it was now the 43rd year of the Hidden Leaf Village.
During this period, the ninja world remained unusually peaceful, and Tang Ping's strength had significantly improved. His chakra reserves were now at a level that could be described as "one card" strong.
For an ordinary ninja, this made him a "super genius" without a doubt. After all, he didn't have any "alien" bloodline to boost him.
However, Tang Ping felt a sense of shame about this.
Other people who had traversed to this world often became jonin within weeks, Kage-level within months, and Six Paths level within a few years, easily dominating the Hidden Leaf and the Five Kage. Compared to them, what he had achieved was nothing short of a disgrace.
But compared to him, both Yamashiro Koji and Hyuga Aozuki had made even more terrifying progress.
Yamashiro Koji's body had become increasingly robust. With two "engines" in his system, his taijutsu skills were now on par with those of a chunin. When combined with his Wind Release techniques, he was easily considered an "elite chunin."
Of course, his official rank was still "genin."
He was also slowly revealing his true appearance, shedding the disguise he had maintained. In the ninja world, where all kinds of bizarre appearances were common, a few changes in his looks wouldn't raise any suspicion.
However, alongside his increased strength, Koji's hair was falling out, and his looks had significantly deteriorated.
His situation could be summed up in one sentence:
"Strong? Yes, but it came at the cost of his looks."
Koji, however, didn't mind at all. In the ninja world, strength was the ultimate currency. If beauty could be traded for power, people would be lining up to do it.
You might think Koji's rapid improvement was impressive, but Hyuga Aozuki's progress was even more astonishing. Apart from her lack of combat experience, her abilities were now on par with those of an elite jonin.
Repulsion and Attraction!
She could now use these techniques with some proficiency.
If an enemy was caught off guard, even a jonin would be forced to kneel.
Unfortunately, she couldn't obtain the advanced techniques that accompanied the Byakugan, so she had to develop her own jutsu based on Tang Ping's descriptions.
For example, the Eight Trigrams Air Strike!
This kind of special and powerful technique was impossible to create. However, with the knowledge of its effects and theories, and the aid of healing fluids to treat injuries from failed attempts, she could develop simplified versions.
The key was that Tang Ping had a wealth of jutsu to reference, such as the Eight Trigrams Palms, Gentle Step Twin Lion Fists, and more. In terms of theory, he was truly invincible.
If given more time, their small group's strength might become even more formidable.
Unfortunately, that peaceful time came to an end today.
A shrill cry echoed through the air as a messenger hawk flew over the village, signaling that something significant had happened.
Before Tang Ping, who had been sitting by the stream fishing, could react, a masked figure appeared beside him.
"Chunin Uchiha Tang Ping, this is a mission assigned by the village!"
The figure handed him a scroll.
It was a mandatory mission, one that couldn't be refused.
Of course, if a ninja wasn't registered, they wouldn't be assigned such tasks. Unregistered ninjas didn't eat the village's rice or use its resources, so they had no obligation to carry out mandatory missions. However, in times of crisis, the Hokage could still force them into service.
As a registered ninja, Tang Ping couldn't refuse the mission.
After taking the scroll, the ANBU member vanished using the Body Flicker Technique.
Tang Ping quickly unrolled the mission scroll.
It was a C-rank mission.
He was to meet a convoy outside the village and then escort it.
Something was off!
His first reaction after reading the scroll was that the mission details were too vague.
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No one mentioned how many people were involved, nor were there any task restrictions.
Any other newly graduated ninja would never doubt a compulsory mission issued by the village's higher-ups.
But Transmigrator Tang Ping was different.
He didn't blindly trust the higher-ups like others did.
Moreover, the ANBU mask he saw earlier wasn't the common animal mask used by the ANBU.
It was clear that this was Root, and it was suspicious.
Even though he was an Uchiha, he wasn't some filial son or a tragic figure like Shisui Uchiha, who would unconditionally trust the current Four Greats of Konoha.
But there's a saying, "Military orders are as immovable as mountains."
No matter how the compulsory mission was issued, he couldn't ignore it.
"Root... You're digging your own grave!"
A cold glint flashed in Tang Ping's eyes.
Yes, his dream was to live a laid-back life, but that didn't mean he was waiting to die.
If someone wanted his life, they shouldn't blame him for fighting back.
He wouldn't hesitate to defend himself against anyone who threatened him.
He wasn't the type to let others bully him without retaliation.
First, he needed to return to the Uchiha Clan Grounds to change his gear. He was currently wearing casual clothes.
He changed into a black ninja outfit, packed his ninja tools, and stocked up on various tools and potions.
Finally, he put on his ninja headband.
This was mandatory when executing a mission.
As for Yae Uchiha?
She was busy taking over the main house and wouldn't be around.
Whoosh!
Tang Ping leaped from rooftop to rooftop, moving at an astonishing speed.
Soon, he reached the Konoha Village Entrance.
If it weren't for his recent promotion to Chunin, he wouldn't have the authority to leave the village alone.
Genin in the Konoha system were purely executors and tools, but Chunin were leaders and could independently leave the village for missions.
So don't think his quick promotion to Chunin means it was easy; most of his peers, except Kakashi, were still Genin.
"Leaving the village on a mission!"
Tang Ping handed the mission scroll to the two guards at the gate.
A mission scroll from the Hokage Tower could serve as a ninja's exit permit.
Ninjas were not allowed to leave the village without permission.
Special cases like Jiraiya and Tsunade were exceptions; others would be branded as traitors if they tried the same.
So the ninja world wasn't just about fighting and killing; it was also about human relationships.
After leaving the village, Tang Ping sped along the path.
Suddenly!
He stopped.
"Come out!"
The other party wasn't even trying to hide; even he, who wasn't skilled in perception, could sense them.
Swish, swish!
Several masked figures appeared around him, on trees and on the ground, surrounding him with a menacing aura.
"ANBU?"
Tang Ping asked, knowing full well the answer.
He wouldn't reveal that he could tell the difference between ANBU and Root.
"Uchiha Tang Ping, you have conspired with other villages. Follow us back to the ANBU headquarters for interrogation!"
The leader of the five-man team spoke.
This mission was to capture him alive, not to assassinate him, which was why they were going through all this trouble.
The capture order had been issued earlier, but the target was either with Minato Namikaze, hiding in the Uchiha Clan Grounds, or in the Konoha Hospital, making it impossible for them to act. This was their first real chance, and they couldn't afford to miss it.
"This is a false accusation! I have not conspired with other villages; you must have made a mistake!"
Tang Ping feigned anger, declaring his innocence without any resistance.
The leader of the Root team nodded to two of his teammates to approach and subdue Tang Ping first.
Sandy, sandy!
Just as they got close, they heard a voice that filled them with terror.
(End of Chapter)
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