69novels Chapter 99 S-Class Mobilization Order
Chapter 99 S-Class Mobilization Order
Chapter 99 S-Class Mobilization Order
the next day.
Konoha Commercial Street.
Sosuke, wearing a green vest and a headband tied to his arm, toured the shops with Ryoma Aburame.
As a special Jonin in the logistics department, his current job, in addition to producing purified water, also includes patrolling the market and cracking down on smuggling—even though he himself is the biggest smuggler.
"Jōnin Takaya! That's—"
Aburame Ryoma suddenly stopped and looked ahead through his sunglasses.
A group of people had gathered not far ahead.
Arguments erupted from the crowd.
"This is my shop! Why are you closing it down?!"
A familiar voice.
Sosuke walked over.
In front of a ninja tool shop, several ninjas wearing green vests were standing.
They were staff members of the Logistics Department's Materials Control Section. They were Murai's former colleagues.
The shop owner was none other than the proprietress of "Tenten Ninja Tools". She was furious, her face flushed, and she was clutching the account book in her hand.
"These are the orders from above."
The leading chunin from the supplies department had an arrogant, businesslike demeanor.
"Your store is suspected of illegally stockpiling strategic metals. According to Article 73 of the Wartime Regulations, we will confiscate all goods and seal off the store for accounting purposes."
"This is robbery!"
The proprietress was so angry she was trembling all over.
"Those metals were the goods I sourced because I desperately needed them to build for the village!"
"Where's the evidence?"
Chunin remained unmoved.
"Without a purchase permit, this is smuggling. Take them away!"
Two men stepped forward, intending to forcibly remove the refined iron ingots from the shelf.
"stop."
Sosuke pushed through the crowd and went inside.
The Chunin was stunned for a moment.
As someone from the materials department, he naturally recognized this newcomer.
He brought down Section Chief Murai, became a special Jonin, and was also the biggest financial backer of the security force.
Sosuke Takaya.
This was their colleague in name only; in fact, Sousuke was a special Jonin, one rank higher than him, a Chunin.
"Takaya Jonin"
The chunin bowed slightly.
"What brings you to a small shop like this? We are on official business and investigating illegal hoarding."
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"You must be tired from carrying out your official duties. But this shipment was approved by me."
"Huh?" The Chunin was stunned.
"This shop is a downstream processing point for the Takaya Trading Company."
Sosuke pointed to the proprietress.
"She is my long-term partner. Every single one of her purchases is guaranteed by Takaya Trading Company."
"guarantee?"
The chunin was stunned for a moment.
"How come I didn't know?"
"Because it was just signed yesterday."
Without batting an eye, Sosuke pulled a document from his pocket—a blank contract he always carried with him, stamped with the seal of the Takaya Trading Company.
He filled in the date and details on the spot and handed it to the other party.
"She is creating a new batch of standard kunai for the security forces."
"By sealing off her shop and requisitioning this batch of iron, you are cutting off the Uchiha clan's equipment."
"Can you shoulder this responsibility?"
The chunin held the still-wet ink contract, his face grim.
He knew it was nonsense.
But Sousuke's status speaks for itself. A special Jonin, and the biggest financial backer of the security forces.
Moreover, more and more villagers gathered around, pointing and gossiping.
"—Since you have Takaya Jonin's guarantee, then let's let it go this time."
The chunin gritted his teeth.
"It was our mistake. Let's retreat!"
He and his men slunk away.
"Mr. Sosuke————"
The proprietress burst into tears, her legs went weak, and she almost collapsed to the ground.
"Thank you—these vampires, they say they're requisitioning us, but really they just want to take the good iron and resell it on the black market—"
"It's alright now."
Sosuke helped her up.
"Boss lady, in this day and age, you can't go it alone anymore."
"Let's register the shop under the Takaya Trading Company. I'll provide you with protection."
"Of course, I'll take 30% of the profits."
The proprietress nodded repeatedly.
"No problem! As long as we can keep this shop."
Sousuke smiled.
They acquired another company.
Although the Tenten Ninja Tool Shop is not big, it has a good location and the proprietress has a wide network of connections, so many ordinary ninjas are used to buying things here.
This is a very good intelligence network.
"Ryoma".
Sousuke turned to look at Ryoma Aburame behind him.
"Make a note of it. Add this store to the protected list and go through the procedures later."
"Yes."
Ryoma pushed up his sunglasses.
He watched Sosuke's retreating figure.
This man protects the weak, yet he also devours them. He is a savior, but also a profit-driven individual.
"What a complex man," Ryoma thought to himself.
Just then, a parasite flew back to Longma's ear, buzzing.
Longma's expression changed slightly.
"Junior Inspector Takaya, urgent intelligence."
"What?"
"The front lines have collapsed."
Ryoma's voice was very low.
"The defense line of the Land of Rivers has been breached. The puppet forces of Sunagakure are advancing towards the border of the Land of Fire."
"The village has issued an S-level mobilization order."
"You and I are both on the conscription list."
Sosuke's pupils contracted sharply.
Has it finally arrived?
The meat grinder of war was finally about to turn on him.
"What are the specific tasks?"
"Logistical support."
"That's what Longma said."
"We need to escort a shipment of top-grade supplies to the front-line camp."
"Frontline camp—" Sosuke's expression was grave.
If he remembers correctly, the current commander at the front is—
Sakumo Hatakeki. White leaves and ivory.
If even he needs emergency support, it means the situation is on the verge of collapse.
No wonder Konoha sent Sousuke out as well. It's a matter of life and death; everyone has to be put to the task.
This is an S-level mobilization order.
Sosuke sighed. After all this time, he still had to go to the battlefield.
However, he is no longer the homeless man who used to wallow in the mud.
"Then let's go."
Sosuke straightened his green vest.
"I also want to see what war is really like."
The atmosphere in the entire village changed instantly.
Pedestrians hurried along the street, their faces filled with fear. Shops closed early one after another. The atmosphere was tense and suffocating.
Bellflower Pavilion.
Sosuke is organizing his equipment.
Go to the battlefield. Not to buy things on the black market, nor to fight in the village. That's a meat grinder. People will die there.
He opened a huge sealed scroll.
They started stuffing things inside.
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"Five hundred explosive tags."
"Thirty modified Fuma shuriken."
"Special steel wire, twenty rolls."
"Soldier's ration pills, five hundred pills."
"Fifty bottles of purified water concentrate."
There were also various antidotes, hemostatic agents, and smoke bombs —
This is a mobile arsenal.
The value of these supplies alone exceeds five million taels.
"Boss."
Sawtooth walked in. He carried the enormous decapitation sword on his back, his expression excited.
"I heard we're going to the front lines?"
"You don't need to go."
Sosuke didn't even turn his head.
"You stay in the village and look after the house."
"Huh?" The jagged face fell. "Why? I want to go and chop down a few Sand Ninja for fun too."
"Because all my assets are here."
Sosuke turned around and looked at the jagged teeth seriously.
"The lab, and those kids."
"I'm leaving, and this place will be empty. If anyone tries to take advantage of the situation, or if members of the Root organization come looking for trouble—"
"Just chop him up."
"Okay." Sawtooth said dejectedly.
After setting up the saw teeth, Sosuke went to the basement.
Chiba and Tsubaki are busy.
They are packing medicines.
"These are first aid kits, two hundred in total."
Chun pointed to the box on the ground.
"It contains hemostatic powder, bandages, suture needles, and diluted purified water."
This was the task assigned to Sosuke by the village. He was in charge of resource allocation.
"Take it with you." Sosuke waved his hand, sealing the box into the scroll.
Chiba.
Sosuke looked at Chiba.
"After I leave, the experiment will be suspended. Xiyan's treatment must continue; it cannot be stopped."
"Also, Mr. Sheng, you've been assigned to my team."
Hyuga Katsumi walked out of the cubicle.
Ryoma has already reported his recovery, and he is on the conscription list.
"Mr. Sosuke, I will protect you."
Sousuke nodded.
Hyuga Katsu's current strength surpasses that of an ordinary Jonin. With his Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse) combined with the Steel Gentle Fist and his all-powerful Byakugan, he is an extremely formidable fighter.
"Then I'll leave it to you."
Sosuke agreed.
"However, there is a member of the main family in this group, and you will probably have to stay by his side. Remember, do not use the Corpse Bone Pulse ability in front of others."
"clear."
The next morning.
Konoha Gate.
The assembled team was small, only thirty people.
This is a special logistics and transportation team.
The team leader was Shikaku Nara.
The brain of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, the future head of the Nara clan.
He is currently a young Jonin, sporting his signature pineapple-shaped haircut.
"Is everyone here?"
Shikaku looked at the list in his hand.
"Sousuke Takaya, Special Jonin. In charge of supplies management."
"arrive."
Sousuke stepped forward. Behind him followed Ryoma Aburame and Masaru Hyuga.
Shikaku glanced at Sousuke.
He had heard of this special Jonin who rose to power through money.
"Where is your convoy?" Lu Jiu asked.
"No convoy."
Sosuke patted the huge scroll at his waist.
"All the supplies are in the roll."
Shikaku paused for a moment, then gave him an approving look.
Using sealed scrolls to transport supplies is expensive (because large-capacity scrolls are very expensive), but it is extremely efficient and discreet.
No wonder they're rich.
"Excellent. By eliminating the cumbersome carriages, our marching speed can be doubled."
Shikaku gave the order.
"Destination: Frontline camp. Full speed ahead!"
Whoosh whoosh.
Thirty ninjas vanished like afterimages as they rushed out of the Konoha gates.
This was Sosuke's first real military campaign.
It's no longer the kind of running to get somewhere.
Instead, they maintain a battle formation, remain constantly vigilant of their surroundings, and move tactically while keeping their chakra in constant flux.
The group included three Hyuga clan members, an insect user from the Aburame clan, and a ninja dog from the Inuzuka clan.
The reconnaissance network stretched for five kilometers.
"This is the quality of a regular army."
Sosuke sighed inwardly.
It's much more rigorous than his and Kaori's unorthodox methods.
evening.
The team rested in a dense forest.
No fire was lit. Everyone was eating military rations.
Sosuke sat on the tree trunk, chewing on a special-grade soldier's ration pill.
"Takaya Jonin"
Nara Shikaku walked over and sat down next to him.
"I heard you have something good called water purification where you live?"
"have."
Sosuke took out a bottle of the original solution and tossed it to Shikaku.
"Here you go. This bottle of concentrate can be diluted into one hundred bottles."
Shikaku caught it.
"Good stuff. This stuff is more valuable than gold on the front lines."
He put the bottle away.
"This mission is not that simple."
Shikaku lowered his voice.
"The supplies are just a pretext. Our real mission is to deliver something to Lord Sakumo."
"The real mission?"
Zongsuke's heart moved.
"Yes. You are a special Jonin, and you have the right to know this confidential information."
"What we need to deliver is an analysis report on the toxin samples of the Sunagakure puppet army, as well as raw materials for a targeted antidote."
"If this supplies don't get delivered, the frontline defenses could completely collapse due to poisoning."
It turned out to be the case.
That's why this team has so many members, and they're all elites.
This is why the team includes a bug user like Ryoma Aburame, as well as a scout from the Hyuga clan.
In order to counter reconnaissance and to break through the blockade.
"Understood."
Sousuke nodded.
"I will protect the supplies."
"No."
Lu Jiu looked at him with deep eyes.
"In case of unforeseen dangers —"
"The supplies can be discarded. That intelligence report must be destroyed."
"Even if it means death, we cannot let the people of Sunagakure obtain it."
This is the resolve of a ninja.
The mission is more important than life.
Sosuke remained silent for a moment.
"I will do my best."
He did not guarantee that the task would be completed.
Shikaku smiled.
"That's enough. After all, you're a businessman; I don't expect you to have the Will of Fire."
"but----"
Shikaku stood up and patted the dirt off his bottom.
"If you come back alive, could you give me a discount? Our Nara family has a significant need for clean water, and we're running out of medicinal herbs."
"20% off".
Thanks.
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