But in a small place like Amegakure, Eagle was already a rare talent.
If her combat strength hadn’t been so weak and held her back, she probably would have been promoted to Jonin long ago.
Woodpecker laughed it off, glossing over the issue: “Who knows?
Maybe the higher-ups have some new arrangements?
As Ninja, we just need to obey.” Amamiya Ayane remained silent.
In five days…
…she had gathered some details about the new squad from their daily interactions.
This Owl Squad, from top to bottom, including herself…
…seemed to be composed of people with connections to the Village’s high-ranking officials!
But it wasn’t entirely accurate to say these’second-generation’ types were completely useless.
The squad not only had a precious sensory Ninja like Eagle, but was also equipped with an even rarer Medical Ninja!
Captain Night Crow put on a lot of airs.
But Woodpecker had told her privately: Night Crow was the youngest Jonin in Amegakure in recent years, holding his own against many veterans.
He definitely had some skill…
Presumably, he was a newborn calf who didn’t fear the tiger, which was why he had previously said things like ‘Konohas White Fang avoids my edge.’ After all, when Akira first debuted from Handan, didn’t he also believe himself to be no less than Dosu?
‘The formation of this new squad is likely both to pad the resumes of those with connections and to protect the Village’s next generation.
It’s probably also a means for Hanzou to win over the high-ranking officials.’ Amamiya Ayane thought to herself: ‘An old fox like Woodpecker probably realized a long time ago that this is just a case of accompanying the crown prince in his studies.’ Eagle only grumbled occasionally.
Soon, the three fell silent again, slowly moving toward the border line.
Although it was called a patrol, they not only had to watch out for Konoha Ninja infiltrating from the other side, but were also responsible for setting traps and covertly passing on information.
The journey was uneventful.
They reached the edge of their patrol jurisdiction.
Woodpecker walked to an old tree and saw a new Amegakure secret code at the base of the trunk.
He let out a barely perceptible sigh of relief.
He took out a Kunai.
Beside the signal, he carved the mark belonging to the Anbu, indicating that everything was normal today.
Eagle leaned over to take a look, then said in surprise: “Eh?
This is the mark of the Reconnaissance Unit’s First Squadron?
Our patrol area is actually adjacent to theirs?” “Yes, to our north is the First Squadron, and to our south is the Fourth Squadron.” Woodpecker sighed: “These are reconnaissance squadrons that suffered heavy losses before and have recently taken in many new Ninja.
The higher-ups probably didn’t feel at ease, so they placed us in the middle as insurance.” Amamiya Ayane keenly noticed that as soon as casualties were mentioned, Woodpecker became somewhat distracted, and his voice lost its energy.
She didn’t rashly press him with questions, but silently noted this detail.
At the same time, she wondered: The name ‘Reconnaissance First Squadron’…
why does it sound like I’ve heard it somewhere before?
A simple-minded girl like Eagle naturally didn’t notice these things.
After speaking with Woodpecker, she ran over again and said with a giggle: “Swan, continue teaching me the Body Flicker Technique today, okay?
Look at me, have I improved since yesterday?” After saying that, she took out a small notebook from her bosom and lowered her voice sneakily: “Here, this is the Sensory Ninjutsu you wanted.
I’ve written all my cultivation insights on it, without holding anything back!
If I didn’t find you agreeable, I wouldn’t have been willing to part with it!” Amamiya Ayane’s voice carried a hint of a smile: “Then thank you very much~” Because the patrol mission’s schedule was very loose…
…everyone in the Owl Squad had plenty of time for cultivation.
They would even normally consult each other on their strengths and learn from one another.
As the only two girls in the squad, Amamiya Ayane naturally stayed close to Eagle.
Hearing this, Eagle immediately slapped her flat chest with force and leaned her head in affectionately: “It’s just a Ninjutsu, Swan, what’s mine is yours, right?
When we get back to the Village, I’ll treat you to the hot springs!” Amamiya Ayane laughed: “Sure, it’s a deal!
But now…
let me see your progress!” As soon as she finished speaking…
…she took off the arashikiri from her back and, with the sword still in its scabbard, unexpectedly slashed directly at Eagle!
Eagle panicked at the sight and hurriedly used a clumsy Body Flicker Technique.
Her proficiency was too low; although she barely dodged the attack, upon landing, she was tripped by a branch on the ground and nearly fell face-first…
“Unfair!
Unfair!” “Swan!” “How is your Ninja tool so much faster than yesterday?” Eagle scrambled up from the ground, shrieking: “Didn’t we agree to only use fifty percent of our strength for training?” “Ah?” Amamiya Ayane scratched her head: “Sorry, because I had a small breakthrough in my swordsmanship recently, I didn’t control my strength well…” She swept her gaze across the void.
On the panel, a new entry was glowing brightly.
[New Entry: Introduction to Swordsmanship!]