After killing the pursuing ninjas, the es stayed in position for ten more minutes. When no additional enemies showed up, they dispersed. Kaida and Yukihiro received the memories and chakra of their es.
...
The group was running at full speed, managing to cover 43 kilometers in just ten minutes. Suddenly, Yukihiro raised his hand, signaling everyoo stop as he processed the es' memories.
"What happened, Yukihiro? Is there a problem?" Hiroto asked.
"No, Hiroto-sama, the enemy has bee with. Let’s take a 10-minute break before we resume our journey."
Hiroto and Renji aking a brief rest while Yukihiro and the team exged words.
"Sensei, it looks like we only had two pursuers, so we don’t have to worry about an ambush. Still, we should ge dire—they might have sent a signal about our route," Kaida suggested.
"I was thinking the same. Now that the issue is resolved, we no longer o take this longer path. Let's return to the pre-pnned route provided by Hokage-sama.
Ryota, if you sense anything unusual along the way, let me know immediately. And if there’s no time to alert me, use the secret code we established during our stay in the Land of Noodles," Yukihiro instructed.
Everyone nodded. Yukihiro went over to inform Hiroto and Renji of the ge in pns while Kaida and his team discussed their situation.
"Do you think we’ll faroup of enemies like before?" Ryota asked.
"Nope, not a ce. If they attacked us again, it would be purely out of revenge. I doubt they’d send powerful ninjas for that. Besides, they don’t know our exact route," Kaida replied.
"Plus, we’re strong enough to defend ourselves if a simir attack happens," Yomi added, fident.
"No, Yomi, you're wrong there. The only reason we won that st fight was because of Ryota. If he hadn’t sehe enemy’s approach early, we wouldn’t have had the bush them.
Sure, we would’ve sehem eventually, but by then, there’d have been little we could do. Fighting 20 experieninjas would’ve been a nightmare, and I doubt we’d have escaped uninjured," Kaida expined.
Yomi and Ryota both reflected on the sequehey could’ve faced had the enemy ambush caught them unprepared, especially sidering the mix of in and Jonin-level oppos.
Kiba stood smugly, clearly proud of havied the enemy’s approach, vinced he was the MVP of that battle.
As their versation ed up, Yukihiro returned from speaking with Hiroto and Renji. Overhearing Kaida's expnation, he felt proud that his students, despite being geniuses, weren’t arrogant—a on trait that leads many talented ninjas to their deaths otlefield. After giving Yomi and Ryota a moment to think over Kaida's words, Yukihiro spoke.
"Alright, team, break’s over. Time to get back to work. Let’s move."
They resumed their journey, carrying Hiroto and Renji once again. This time, they didn’t enter any further ambushes and arrived at Konoha before su.
Hiroto and Renji decided to walk the st kilometer, ensuring they maintaiheir image as vilge elders. Upon reag the vilge entrahey sat in the carriage already waiting for them.
"You all go a for a bit. I’ll report the mission, but be ready—you may be called to the Hokage’s office for your reports. The mission has been upgraded to an A-rank, thanks to the ambush, and your input may be required. Don’t worry, though. The payment will increase to match the new mission level," Yukihiro informed them.
Everyone nodded in aowledgment.
"Sensei, we still have two days before the effects of the soldier pill wear off, so we’ll be at the training ground until then," Kaida said.
"Alright. I’ll send for you if you're needed," Yukihiro said, before heading off to the Hokage’s office.
After Yukihiro left, Ryota spoke up. "You guys go ahead to the training field. I’ll meet you there in half an hour—I want to visit my family."
"Okay, but remember not to talk about the mission until the report is plete," Kaida reminded him.
"Do you think I’m stupid? Of course, I won’t talk about it. I studied the same rules as you did, and my parents are aware as well," Ryota said, slightly offended.
"I know, bro, but you seem a little too excited t about it," Kaida teased with a small smile.
"Which I am, but don’t worry—I’m not dumb enough to do that. See you ter," Ryota said with an awkward ugh before using a body flicker jutsu to head home.
Kaida’s caution wasn’t mispced. Shariails of a mission could lead to it being cssified, and discussing cssified missions carried the risk of being beled a traitor. Even if the mistake was fiven, it would still damage one's career, potentially limiting a ninja to the rank of in for life.
...
Kaida and Yomi arrived at the training ground and immediately began w on their movement jutsu. Though physical strength is important, they both realized they couldn’t always be the stro ninja in the world—at least nht away.
Even if they somehow became the most powerful, there would still be tless ways to die, such as ambushes, poison, or assassinations. Stronger ninjas may be resistant to such threats, but they’re not immune.
Movement jutsu, therefore, was crucial. In any fight they couldn’t win, they o be able to run away.
