Chapitre 134: Back to the Southeast
For Konoha's northwest defense line, another transfer order was sent from Konoha Village.
"Shintaro, it looks like we're heading to the southeast defense line again."
Minato opened the transfer order, and not only was he transferred to the southeast, but Shintaro was as well.
Minato had initially been transferred from the southeast defense line to support the northwest defense line, and Shintaro had also been on the southeast defense line before coming to the Land of Rain.
Ninjas are very quick. Minato organized his troops and immediately set off. Everyone arrived at the southeast defense line.
The Southeast Defense Line has undergone some changes compared to last year.
Most importantly, the eastern defense line no longer requires too much ninja defense.
This is because all the fortresses and bases attacked by Kirigakure from the eastern front had been dismantled earlier. Therefore, the current battlefield is essentially the southern front.
In Minato's absence, Shikaku was responsible for coordinating and leading the southeast defense line.
Minato and Shikaku completed a simple handover. Both were smart people, so the handover was naturally straightforward and efficient.
Shikaku informed Minato of all the changes and details of the current battle situation.
Minato quickly understood the situation.
"It seems like Kirigakure can't hold out much longer."
According to intelligence, Kirigakure's attacks had significantly weakened. Combined with other intelligence, Kirigakure should no longer have the strength to fight against Konoha.
Shikaku nodded but expressed his concern.
"But Kirigakure and Sunagakure have stopped. If these two enemies of Konoha join forces, they can still cause us a lot of trouble. After all, Konoha has also expended a lot of energy now."
Minato nodded, agreeing with the concern.
"Yes, although Kirigakure and Sunagakure might not have the strength to attack each other, we cannot rule out the possibility you mentioned. To be cautious, someone still needs to gather information."
Shikaku smiled upon hearing this and said, "I have a suitable candidate."
So Shintaro was called to the camp.
"Shikaku-sensei, I knew it was you who called me."
Shintaro waved his hand helplessly and walked in.
"No choice, who else is more suitable than you? Those who can do more work." Shikaku stroked his beard and handed over the task.
"This time, we're going to the mainland of the Land of Water, Kirigakure Village, to gather information and see if there are any signs of Kirigakure and Sunagakure uniting."
Shintaro complained: "Gathering information again."
The last time Shikaku came to him, he asked him to gather information about Kirigakure's fortress. This time, he went a step further and asked him to go directly to Kirigakure Village.
"I'm giving you the opportunity to do a good deed."
Shikaku explained, and Shintaro reluctantly accepted.
He and the senior management of Konoha were just two extremes.
The senior officials of Konoha were very afraid that Shintaro would make a meritorious service on the battlefield and become full, thus threatening the power of Konoha's senior officials.
Shikaku was just the opposite. He regarded Shintaro as a jack-of-all-trades.
Although this reflected Shikaku's trust in him, Shintaro still felt like a brick that needed to be moved wherever necessary.
Shikaku explained: "I really don't mean to embarrass you. You also know that espionage missions are inherently dangerous, and now that we are at war, it becomes even more difficult."
"Once discovered in enemy territory during wartime, it's almost impossible for an ordinary ninja to survive. The only suitable and energetic person I think is you."
Shintaro nodded. He only had a slight objection, but it wasn't because he really didn't want to go.
"Okay, okay, then I'll treat it as a vacation."
Shikaku smiled and said, "Right, you can think of it as a trip on public expenses."
"Then how do I get there? Directly cross the sea and sneak across?"
Shintaro asked again about the specific details of his mission.
Shikaku shook his head and answered: "Of course not. Such a spy mission requires you to have a clear identity so you can easily gather information."
He handed a document to Shintaro.
"And this identity can't be linked to Konoha, otherwise Kirigakure will definitely be alert, and they might alert others."
Shintaro opened the file and looked through it while Shikaku also explained.
"This is a fisherman from the Land of Sea. He was bitten by a shark while fishing. He happened to be rescued by a passing Konoha ninja and sent to Konoha for treatment. He is still in the village now."
"No one knows about this except us and the involved ninja. You will pretend to be him this time. First, go to the shore and board his fishing boat, then return to the outer waters of the Land of Sea to fish, and take the caught fish to Kirigakure Village to sell."
"This will provide enough reason and won't arouse suspicion."
Shintaro listened to Shikaku's introduction and read the information at the same time. Then he formed a seal and performed [Henge no Jutsu].
He then transformed into a tall, muscular man with dark skin, ordinary features, and determined eyes.
Suddenly, the image of a tough man who had been fishing at sea all year round appeared.
Shintaro said angrily: "Hello, I am Tanaka Kenji from the Land of Sea. Do you want to buy fish? They are all fresh fish caught directly from the sea."
Shikaku gave a thumbs up and said, "Yes, I think you're suitable."
Shintaro used his Six Eyes to maintain [Henge no Jutsu] very subtly, enough to make it look real.
He memorized all the relevant information about Tanaka Kenji in just a few glances, plus his appearance and voice looked genuine.
It could be said that he was truly the second Tanaka Kenji in the world. Shintaro was confident that even Tanaka Kenji's wife wouldn't recognize him.
Shintaro immediately set off and first came to the shore and found Kenji's boat.
The boat was not large and was damaged and repaired. As stated in the information, the Tanaka family was not wealthy.
Kenji had an eldest brother. When the family property was divided, he was only given a broken boat and an old house by the sea.
Therefore, Kenji, who had made a living from farming since childhood, was forced to start making a living as a fisherman.
Shintaro steered the boat south and reached the sea between the Land of Fire and the Land of Sea.
The Land of Sea is located south of the Ninja World continent, an island nation consisting of many islands of varying sizes.
Shintaro first caught enough fish in the sea, then made a dirty disguise on the boat and his body, and then rowed the boat towards the Land of Sea.
At sea, a fishing boat came towards him.
"Kenji! Where have you been? There are so many fish!"
On the fishing boat, an old man with white hair greeted him warmly and couldn't help but ask when he saw the fish on Shintaro's boat.
Shintaro replied loudly: "In the north, there is a school of fish further away!"
"Okay! Then I have to hurry over there!"
Upon hearing this, the old fisherman immediately began to row towards the designated position.
Shintaro hid his smile, turned around, and continued rowing towards the Land of Sea.
It seemed that there was no flaw in this disguise.
However, he still couldn't head directly to the Land of Water, as going to the Land of Water still required customs documents.
Kenji's customs documents had to be left at home, so Shintaro still had to return to Kenji's home.
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