sonovelo Chapter 211: C Rank: Retake the Fortress 02
Chapter 211: C Rank: Retake the Fortress 02
Chapter 211: C Rank: Retake the Fortress 02
Kakashi had several ideas on how to proceed but he needed to know a few more things from the Daimyo.
"You said the Toujin Fortress is important to the Tea country. So I assume you want us to complete the mission and make sure no damages come to the building."
The tea Daimyo nodded his head. "Yes. It's another reason why I hired you ninjas. I want you to get rid of them before they do any damage and you have to complete this task without damaging the property."
Kakashi nodded. "Then I'm going to need the blueprints of that fortress. I assume you have them?"
"I do. I'll have someone bring them to you quickly." The Tea Daimyo turned to his attendant and nodded his head. The attendant quickly left to fetch the item Kakashi requested.
"Why do you need a blueprint of the fortress?" Yukata asked the silver haired man.
"If they see us coming and set off any booby traps or paper bombs then that will definitely cause damage. Since we have to complete this mission without any damages to the building, we need to take them by surprise. We'll have an idea of the best entry points if we take a look at the structure of the fortress."
The Tea Daimyo nodded his head to the logic.
At that moment Daichi asked a question that's been on his mind for a while. "Are you sure they haven't taken any hostages? It's surprising that they haven't taken any to hold leverage over you. If they do have any, then we'll have to rescue them."
"Well see, the thing is, we don't know if anyone has been taken. There haven't been any reports thus far But" The man looked down and clenched his fists as he thought about such a possibility.
"You're not sure, are you" Kakashi said in a soft voice. "We understand. If they have taken any of your citizens in secret, we'll rescue them."
Yukata looked at the two ninjas and smiled. "Thank you."
"It's what you paid us to do sir." Kakashi gave an eye smile and reassured the man.
At that moment the Daimyo's attendant came in with several large sheets of paper. He handed the sheets of paper to the Leaf ninjas and stepped back. "The blueprints for the Toujin Fortress as you have requested."
"We'll take our leave and get to work." Kakashi took the items and sealed them in a scroll.
At that moment the attendant handed the Jonin a slip of paper with an address. "Your lodging will be at that Inn. I have already made the arrangements." Yukata informed the two ninjas.
The Jonin nodded and the two Leaf ninjas left the small mansion shortly after.
The Tea Daimyo wanted to ask when they would complete their task but held his tongue. 'They have their ways. I should just be patient.'
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"Don't you find this whole thing weird?" As the two ninjas walked through the streets Daichi asked his sensei.
"Hmm..." Kakashi merely glanced at Daichi and didn't reply.
The Genin sighed and elaborated. "The bandits attacked a place so close to the Tea Daimyo's home. And they even looted several people here according to him. That's a pretty stupid thing to do. They should have known that the people of Tea country or the Daimyo would hire ninjas to protect them. So why go through with something like this?"
"You are right. It doesn't make much sense. But it could also be because of that unknown ninja. He could be controlling them. Forcing them to do it or"
"Or they're just stupid."
"Soon. Once this mission is completed I'm going to take some time off to create the new Rasengan."
The Jonin nodded with that idea. 'If he can create a jutsu like that, then it'll prove that adding Chakra Nature to the Rasengan is possible.'
The two ninjas discussed plans for the coming weeks as they waited for their clones.
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The disguised shadow clones left the building and quietly entered the streets of Tea country from a nearby alley.
"Split up and gather information. But do not engage if you find the enemy. We don't want to take away the element of surprise." Kakashi gave his instructions and his student nodded. Both of them went their separate ways as they collected intelligence on their enemies.
Daichi investigated the places that were robbed by bandits and got some of their features. As the Genin spoke to the people, he understood one thing. 'They wore masks and dark clothes to cover their identifying features. So they're afraid of being recognized or hunted down. They rob different locations and go to their fortress for a few days before they do it again. They looted several stores yesterday so they won't be active today.'
Daichi asked around and retraced the steps of the bandits. He visited various homes where the bandits struck to make sure they haven't kidnapped any Tea citizens without anyone knowing.
'Based on the info, these guys haven't killed or even seriously hurt anyone. The most they did was bruises and a few broken bones. And the doctors here took care of that. How strange. They are restraining themselves. A bandit group with morals or is it an order from the ninjas controlling them?'
Hours passed by and it was night time. Daichi in his stealth mode was observing the Toujin Fortress from a distance. 'There are a few on guard duty. Keeping an eye on any intruders no doubt.'
As Daichi stood there looking at his target he sensed the presence of his sensei coming near him.
Kakashi walked up to his student and looked at the towering structure. Both of them were in the cover of darkness and the bandits on the lookout towers couldn't even see them.
"Based on what I found, they haven't caused any serious injuries or death. And they haven't kidnapped anyone as far as the people know." Daichi relayed what he found out.
"Hmm Same here. They only struck high value targets and businesses. They were after money and took precious jewels but that's it. And their leader. The unknown ninja. He rarely leaves the fortress." The Jonin said as he looked ahead and noted the position of the Toujin Fortress.
Both Daichi and Kakashi observed the Fortress and movements of the guards and an hour before midnight they dispelled themselves, relaying their memories and chakra to their creators.
Daichi was meditating and Kakashi was reading his book when they got the memories of their Shadow clones.
The Jonin closed the book and got up off his chair. "Looks like they did excellent work. The chances of a hostage is low but we should still be cautious. We'll interrogate one of their men once we infiltrate the Fortress. And if there aren't any traps set up then we proceed to capture."
"Since these guys haven't caused anyone any serious harm, lethal measures aren't needed right." Daichi asked the man.
Kakashi nodded his head. "Yes. Incapacitate and capture. Let's move."
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Author's note:
I wanted to post this chapter yesterday but certain outside factors prevented me from doing so. Anyway, a few of you guys did ask why this mission is a C Rank mission instead of a B Rank, the answer will be given in a couple chapters.
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