"Yes, Captain!"
Before the departure, Asuma Sarutobi's behavior had already frustrated Iwashi Itagaki. So, when Koshino gave the order to move out, Iwashi advanced swiftly, determined to satisfy Koshino. Kurenai Yuhi, on the other hand, was unaffected by Asuma's actions and still planned to show Koshino, the young captain, what she was capable of during the mission.
Who would have thought that Koshino's terrifying speed would shock both Iwashi and Kurenai right at the start?
"Swoosh!"
"Swoosh!"
Almost immediately after leaving the medical unit camp, Koshino suddenly accelerated, surprising Iwashi, who was already familiar with him. During Koshino's first mission, Iwashi knew Koshino's speed was nowhere near this fast. It had only been about a month, and Iwashi hadn't expected Koshino to master the wind attribute chakra's acceleration, giving his speed a significant boost that even made the former Anbu Iwashi struggle to keep up.
As for Kurenai, there was no need to mention it! Unlike Iwashi, who had undergone special Anbu training, Kurenai struggled to keep up with Koshino's pace. Originally planning to prove herself to Koshino, She needed help keeping up after leaving the camp.
"Damn it, if I ask to slow down now, won't that little brat look down on me?"
"Even if he's a kid, he might say women are troublesome or something like that."
"No, I can't let him look down on me! I have to keep up with his pace!"
Determined to compete with Koshino and uphold the dignity of a female ninja, Kurenai pushed herself, channeling her chakra to prepare for a burst of speed to keep up with Koshino.
However, just as Kurenai and Iwashi were gritting their teeth to keep up with Koshino, Koshino suddenly stopped and said something that left both of them stunned and speechless.
"Iwashi, Kurenai, are you warmed up now?"
"Our mission is urgent, so let's speed up. Can you handle it?"
"..."
As soon as Koshino finished speaking, Kurenai blushed and couldn't say a word. Familiar with Koshino's character, Iwashi quickly replied, "Shadow, to be honest, I was struggling with the previous speed. Let's go a bit slower."
Iwashi added, sighing, "Shadow, I didn't expect you to improve so much in just over a month. I bet when we reunite with Ray, Genma, and the others, they'll be just as surprised as I am."
"Yeah, I wish I could work with them again."
Smiling, Koshino turned around, but his expression turned serious. With their team just formed and already dealing with Asuma's issues, Koshino couldn't afford to alienate Iwashi and Kurenai by pushing them too hard. Koshino adjusted the plan to maintain team cohesion and opted for a slower, more methodical breakout.
While this approach was less efficient and more dangerous, Koshino had no choice since he trusted Iwashi. He then used his wind-sensing technique to survey the surroundings before turning to Iwashi with a severe expression.
"Iwashi, check our surroundings. It's too quiet."
"Kurenai, look for any traps around here. You're in charge of that."
"No problem, Captain!"
If Koshino hadn't given Kurenai a taste of his speed, she might have reluctantly followed his orders. After seeing his speed, she was more motivated to prove herself. Eager to regain some respect, she meticulously searched for traps.
True to her reputation, Kurenai quickly found three small traps involving genjutsu, which Koshino and Iwashi might have triggered if not for her.
Her performance earned Koshino's silent approval. Without Kurenai, Koshino and Iwashi, both inept with genjutsu, could have quickly fallen into the traps, jeopardizing their breakout plan.
Thanks to Kurenai, their efficiency increased significantly, but combat remained an unavoidable part of their plan. After clearing a few traps and preparing for the next phase, Iwashi signaled Koshino and whispered, "Shadow, I detected enemy ninjas 500 meters ahead. It looks like a team led by a Jonin with two Chunin and three Genin. What should we do?"
"A Jonin?"
Iwashi's report made Kurenai gasp. To her, encountering a Jonin meant inevitable failure. Both she and Iwashi felt the pressure, but Koshino just smiled.
Koshino had anticipated facing a Jonin during a breakout. Prepared for such an encounter, Koshino confidently reassured his team, "Iwashi, Kurenai, don't worry!"
"It's just a Jonin. As long as you follow my orders, not even multiple Jonin can stop us!"
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"Are you sure about this?"
"But... but that's a Jonin!"
Despite Koshino's reassurance, Iwashi Itagaki remained composed, but Kurenai Yuhi had no confidence. The concept of a Jonin terrified her.
What is a Jonin? Even though many Jonin in the original storyline seemed no better than extras, often getting trounced, in times of war, Jonin are pivotal figures capable of influencing the outcome of battles. The strength of a ninja village is partly measured by the number of Kage-level ninjas and Jonin it possesses.
To illustrate, becoming a Genin after attending the ninja academy isn't too difficult for an ordinary person. However, passing the Chunin exams to become a Chunin is immensely challenging, as shown in the original series. Out of a hundred Chunin, only a few advance to Jonin. Especially during the war, a Jonin earns their title by completing numerous missions and surviving countless battles, often at the expense of many Genin and Chunin. Thus, Jonin is usually seen as a killing machine in the context of war.
Hearing the mention of a Jonin made Iwashi and Kurenai understandably anxious. If other teams were to find out their first engagement involved a Jonin, many would mentally collapse under the pressure. Therefore, Koshino's calm demeanor struck Iwashi and Kurenai as bizarre and recklessly fearless.
Iwashi's situation was slightly better. He had previously seen Koshino in action, including witnessing him take down a Jonin so he could find some comfort in Koshino's confidence. Kurenai, however, who had little faith in Koshino from the start, found herself terrified. Her hand trembled as she hid with the team while holding a kunai.
Koshino focused on the imminent battle and had no time to worry about Iwashi and Kurenai's mental state. Hearing from Iwashi that the enemy team was within 100 meters, Koshino's lips curled into a grim smile.
"After all this intense training, I finally have a chance to test myself!"
"A Jonin, huh? This will be a real challenge!"
With a thought, Koshino's eyes filled with intense killing intent. As he prepared himself, the enemy team appeared before them.
"Captain, does capturing that guy count as an achievement?"
"Yeah, Captain! We've been the only team to capture a Leaf ninja in ages. Can't we take a break?"
"Right! It's been three days with strict schedules even for sleep! Captain, how could the Leaf ninjas break through? Can we get some rest?"
"Everyone, shut up! Stay alert; we're on a mission!"
The noise ceased at the Captain's reprimand, though his subordinates still looked disgruntled. The Jonin leading them, Suigetsu Juzo, was frustrated by the abovementioned strict orders.
Three days ago, Suigetsu received orders to lead his team in besieging the Leaf medical unit. The mission continued despite being on the move for three days without proper rest. The strict orders persisted, leaving Suigetsu exhausted and worried about the well-being of his subordinates, who had little experience in battle.
As thoughts of his village's dire situation filled his mind, Suigetsu suddenly noticed a shadow ahead, making him wary.
"Enemy attack! Be careful!"
"Swoosh!"
Before Suigetsu finished speaking, the shadow rapidly advanced, instantly reaching one of his Genin subordinates.
"So fast!"
Recognizing the distinctive clothing of a Leaf Anbu under the forest's shade, Suigetsu felt a chill and moved to protect his subordinate. Unfortunately, the shadow's speed exceeded Suigetsu's expectations.
"Swoosh!"
In a flash, the Genin's life ended before Suigetsu's eyes. The figure who appeared and swiftly killed the Mist Genin was Koshino.
"One down!"
"Minato-sensei, I hope my speed didn't disappoint you."
Indeed, when Koshino appeared, he used the Fourth Hokage's acceleration technique, swiftly ending the Mist Genin's life. However, in the heat of battle, the death of a Genin was inconsequential.
In war, Genin and Chunin often served as cannon fodder. Therefore, the death of one Genin didn't affect Suigetsu's composure. The next moment, gripping his sword tightly, Suigetsu's eyes narrowed as he prepared to unleash his chakra and strike Koshino down.
In an instant, Suigetsu's sudden acceleration left Koshino momentarily fearful. The actual speed of a Jonin was leagues beyond that of Guy. As Suigetsu charged, Koshino's pupils contracted. Using the acceleration technique, he narrowly dodged Suigetsu's sword, which still managed to leave a deep gash on his shoulder, drawing blood.
Yet, as Suigetsu smelled the blood and prepared for another strike, a sudden "poof" echoed.
Before Suigetsu's eyes, Koshino stomped on the ground and formed hand seals using the Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu.
"Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
"Kill!"
"Poof! Poof! Poof!"
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