Chapter 13 - New Sword (1/2)
The next day Nori went to Konoha's administration, it was the end of his holidays and because of the war all Konoha's ninja were sent to the front.
The battlefield extended over four specific areas, Iwa at Kanabi Bridge, Suna in the border forests and the Silence Desert, Kiri to the beaches of the Land of Fire, and Kumo in the rock valleys.
After receiving his mission, he left the administration and summoned his students to the Konoha gate.
”Nori sensei, what is the mission, whoever the enemy is, I'll let him see the power of youth!” Says Guy with excitement
”I hope it's not too dangerous.” Ebisu added
”As long as it's not too tiring.” Shiranui whispered.
Seeing his three students with such different reactions Nori just looked at them calmly for a moment and said
”Do you know what a ninja's work is?
Hearing Nori's question, the three were surprised
”It's to protect the village!” Cria Guy
”To fight enemies and retrieve information.” Ebisu replied
”It is to carry out the tasks assigned by your village.” Shiranui also replied.
Nori then shook his head, puzzling his students.
”So what's the right answer?” Asked Guy Guy
”You will understand for yourself one day, I can teach you ninjutsu, taijutsu and even genjutsu, but I won't teach you the answer to that question, it's up to you to discover it, but the battlefield will be the best teacher for you.”Says Nori calmly before removing a scroll from his pocket
”Well, our mission is very simple, we have to go to the battlefield of Suna and prevent the Sand Ninjas from crossing the border, you will be under my command but don't worry about a hundred Konoha Ninja are also present on the battlefield, but stay on your guard, they have the advantage of the field.”
”Go get ready quickly and meet back here in two hours.” Says Nori before he goes home.
He changed into combat clothing, wore his Jonin vest and went to the armory shop.
The young man who sold the sword to Nori last time smiled again when he saw him again
”Welcome to my store, sir, can help you?”
Nori seeing the young man's smile was starting to feel a slight pain in his wallet.
He quickly shook his head to make this feeling disappear and replied
”Give me your best short sword.”
Upon hearing this, the young man's expression lit up like a woman whose husband had just offered his the most beautiful diamonds in the world.