Chapter 47 - Honesty and Hiruzens shock (1/2)

Gari and I were going back to our camp after failing to capture our targets.

”So how are you going to deceive Tonja from going alone to death while we go to Land of Rain without letting him discover?

You know he is not a 10 years old kid who believes in everything they hear.” Gari asked me.

”Well, I haven't thought about it either. Maybe you could transform to a messenger bird and create this whole fake act about receiving a new mission to go to Land of Rain from Onoki, in front of him. How does that sound?” I asked Gari.

Gari just shooked his head and disagreed with me.

”He is not an idiot. We don't have Tsuchikage's stamp to make the whole thing believable. Also, creating faking Tsuchikage's order is equal to 20 years of jail. Too risky.”

Gari made very reasonable denial. Therefore I didn't try to disagree with him.

”So then what do you think we should do?” this time I asked him as I run out of the idea.

”I suggest we confront him directly and ask to be a bait for us while we escape.” Gari made some damn bold suggestions.

”What?? Your idea is more ridiculous than mine!! Who would be a bait to die?”

”Listen to me for the second, Genji. Even if we manage to deceive him, I am sure he will realize we abandoned him later shortly and might even backstab us.

That's why we should be honest and ask for his cooperation. I am sure he too knows about Konoha pursuers, and we might not make it.

Kitsuchi is the son of Tsuchikage-sama. As Iwa shinobi, we must protect him no matter what. Since out of loyalty and kindness, he would agree to be a bait as long as we accept his last requests.

Genji, I know you are still not agreeable, but trust me on this one. I have a feeling that it would work out” Gari reasoned his plan.

I looked up at the sky, thinking about Gari's reason. I couldn't think of an idea, and Gari's direct approach seems doable. I raised my hand and agreed to Gari. I guess I should trust Gari once this time and let him do the job.

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We returned to our camp safely. The rest of our squad were still replenishing their chakra. Hizashi Hyuga stilled alive and was tied at the corner.

Since he didn't have a bird seal yet, we took out his Hyuga eyes safely without killing him. As for why I didn't kill him was because of his bloodline. He can easily become a top tier s*x slave in Iwa.

Gari and I asked out Tonja privately to tell him our plan. I just let Gari talk while I stand behind and be ready to move out, in case Tonja get over sėnsɨtɨvė and attack.

Gari spoke to Tonja for roughly 10 minutes. I could see Tonja's face was getting darker and darker.

Tonja became quiet and lowered his face after finished listening to Gari. I mean, anyone would be emotional after being told off to be a bait and possibly die.

After another 10 minutes of silence, Tonja got up suddenly. Surprisingly, Tonja just showed his smile and just laughed.

”Hahaha, alright. I will be a bait for Konoha pursuers while you guys escape. Don't worry about it. This all happened all because of me from the start. I should be responsible for this.” Tonja spoke.

I gotta applaud for his loyalty and decision for sacrificing himself. I am starting to see why Onoki and Hiruzen are prioritizing the will of their respective villages.

”I have a request for you guys. If I die, I want you guys to take care of my little boy. He would be turning into 7 this year. His mother died giving birth to him, and he has only me.

I asked the orphanage to take care of him temporarily when I left for this mission.” Tonja said.

”Alright, what's your boy's name?” I asked.

”His name is Han. Just only Han. Take care of him for me if I die.”

'What?? Han? Isn't that five tailed Jinchuiriki's name? Holy fuċk! He is Han's dad. But isn't Han suppose to be an orphan? System, explain now.'

System: ”He is indeed five tailed Jinchuriki's dad. He died by Nawaki and Konoha kid geniuses during the pursuit. But the host and host's squad's appearance interrupted his death.”

'Well, it seems like he is destined to die here anyway.'

”Okay, we will take care of Han for you,” Gari accepted Tonja's request.

After agreeing with Tonja, we gave Dan's hair and blood, a mask coated with Hizashi's blood, and bits of our clothing.

Tonja didn't hesitate and parted immediately there without saying a word to our squad.

We went back to our squad and told them Tonja had another mission and left ahead. Obviously, Kimiko, Kan, and Gin didn't believe us, but dumb Kitsuchi did.

”If he is gone, then what about our mission? Did I fail or pass?” Kituschi asked.

”Yes, you passed. You can now go join the war. In fact, we are going to the frontline straight now. Don't ask any more questions.” I ordered.

'Hey, system. Do you have earth style jutsu that can erase our smell or scent from dogs or bugs in the database? I think I saw one other day.'

System: ”Yes, Host is mentioning ”Earth style: Earth cover jutsu.” This is C-rank jutsu which covers the user's whole body with the earth. This jutsu was made especially to prevent users from being scented by dogs or bugs. However, this jutsu slows down the speed of the user greatly and easy to learn.”

'Well, ok. Give me the scroll. I will learn now.'

It took me like 20 minutes to learn the jutsu. I am really grateful for my talent for chakra-control. I performed this jutsu to everyone, including Hizashi.

Now, this will prevent Konoha pursuers from detecting us and focus on Tonja or confirm Dan and Nawaki's death or finding the missing heirs instead.