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After passing Kakashi's test. They had a few Rank D missions. Including the last one which was capturing the Fire Country feudal lord's wife's cat. Which was a waste of Arata's skills. But at least he gained some EXP from these ridiculous quests, but it was really very little.

[Status]

[Name: Arata Uchiha]

[Ninja Rank: Genin]

[Level: 40]

[Exp: 0/200,000]

[HP:44,0000/44,000]

[CP:440,000/440,000]

[ECP:4,400,000,000/4,400,000,000]

[SP:44,000/44,000]

[HR:4,400/min.]

[CR:44,000/min.]

[SR:4,400/min.]

[STR: 400] (+40.0)

[DEX: 400] (+40.0)

[SPI: 400] (+40.0)

[WIL: 400] (+40.0)

[VIT: 400] (+ 40.0)

[WIS: 400] (+40.0)

[Status Points: 0]

[Ryo: 4,000,000]

But as soon as they left the village gate for their new mission, which was to escort and protect Mr. Tazuna, Arata felt like he was being watched but didn't say anything as he didn't want to show off his skills yet. After walking for a while, Sakura asked:

Sakura: Hey... Tazuna-san?

Tazuna: What?

Sakura: You came from the Land of Waves, right?

Tazuna: And what's wrong?

Sakura: So, Kakashi-sensei... Are there ninjas in that country too?

Kakashi: No, there are no ninjas in the Land of Waves... But in other nations, while the culture and customs are different, there are hidden villages and there are ninjas in them.

After Kakashi explained about the Five Great Shinobi Nations. He caught Sakura and Naruko's attention by asking:

Kakashi: You guys just doubted Hokage-sama, didn't you?

This ended up leaving Sakura and Naruko scared, with them shaking their heads.

Kakashi: Well, don't worry. There are no battles between ninjas in Rank C missions.

Sakura: So we don't need to worry about facing ninjas from other villages?

This question ended up making Tazuna a little nervous. Which was noticed by Sayuri and Arata, who already knew the reason.

Kakashi: Of course not.

So after a while. They pass next to a puddle of water, Arata knew what would happen now. It was then that two ninjas with a claw in one hand emerged from the puddle and "killed" Kakashi with the chain that linked their claws, which was full of blades. Scaring Naruko, Sakura and Tazuna. But Arata and Sayuri remained calm. The two ninjas then appear behind Naruko and one of them said:

Gouzu: Now the second...

But Arata appears between them and elbows them both in the face. Sending them in opposite directions. Until the chain that connected their claws was completely stretched. It was then that Arata threw a Shuriken at the chain of the claws, sending it to a tree, soon after throwing a Kunai at the Shuriken, making the chain get stuck firmly in the tree. Thus leaving the two ninjas trapped, unable to free themselves. It was then that the two released the chain and advanced towards Tazuna, but Arata took the lead and launched two Shurikens at the ninjas. And right after a quick sequence of seals he said:

Arata: Shuriken Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu)!

Soon several Shurikens appear. Soon after, Arata said with just a hand seal:

Arata: Shurikenjutsu: Bakuhatsu Shi No Ame (Shurikenjutsu: Rain of Explosive Death)!

Soon all the Shurikens explode, hitting the two ninjas, knocking them out.

Arata: This should finish them off.

This left everyone impressed. While Sayuri thought:

Sayuri: {Shown off... But I liked it.}

Arata: I know you're there. Kakashi sensei.

It was then that Kakashi appeared completely unharmed. Leaving Naruko and Sakura surprised. Kakashi then grabbed the two unconscious ninjas and said to Tazuna:

Kakashi: I have something to talk to you about.

After Kakashi tied the two ninjas to a tree, he said:

Kakashi: Chunins from Kirigakure... These guys are ninjas known for continuing to fight no matter the sacrifice.

Meizu: How were you able to detect our movements?

Kakashi: There would be no way to have puddles of water on a clear day like today, when it hasn't rained in days.

Tazuna: Knowing that, why did you leave the fighting to the children?

Kakashi: If I wanted to, I could have killed these guys right away... But... *Looking at Tazuna* I needed to find out... Who their target was.

Tazuna: *Worried* What do you mean?

Kakashi: In short... I want to know if it was you, or one of us ninjas, who were their target. We didn't hear anything about you being targeted by ninjas. The contents of the request were just to be protected from gangs, thieves and the like... This is a Rank B or higher mission. The request, supposedly, was to protect him until he finished his bridge... If our enemies were ninjas, this mission would undoubtedly be marked as Rank B. Apparently there is a good reason for this, but there is no reason to lie in the order. This is outside the scope of our mission.

Sakura: We're not ready for this mission. Let's give up!

Arata: I won't back down just because of some weak ninjas like these two. Bridge builder, I will complete this mission and protect you with my skills. A real ninja never gives up and I won't give up. Let's go now.

Meanwhile, in a building in a forest.

???: Did they fail? Did they fail?

The person who asked this was a short, fat man.

Short Man: What is that? A pair of amateurs? I paid a lot of money for you. I thought it was a pair of straight-shooting killers!

???: Stop complaining.

The person who said this was another man, with bandages covering his face from his nose to his neck. This man took his sword, which had a very wide blade, and said:

???: This time, I'll go in person. And that sword will be the last thing he sees.

Short Man: Are you sure? Apparently, Tazuna has high-level ninja guards. And since their first attempt failed, they await your return. They will be waiting, watching and using someone with very advanced techniques.

Zabuza: Who do you think you're dealing with? I am Zabuza Momochi, the Demon of the Hidden Mist.