"Isn't this bounty a bit too high?"
Rogue ninjas, bounty hunters, and the like could also take on missions, though the specific people and organizations they worked for varied depending entirely on the price.
For example, the future Zabuza Momochi once accepted Gato's money to work for him.
"There is indeed something fishy." Tsunade had her own intelligence network.
As the current head of the Senju Clan, the power she wielded was formidable.
She used her intelligence network to help Sora pick up various missions, so she was very knowledgeable about them and could immediately notice the clues.
"It seems this protection mission really does have some issues. Generally speaking, for such a short duration as a bodyguard, it's impossible to have such a high fee.
The cost here is no less than posting a B-rank mission in one of the Five Great Ninja Villages.
Usually, for a mission of this level, it's likely that a Chunin will attack, and a strong one at that; otherwise, they definitely wouldn't offer such a high bounty," Tsunade said.
"Isn't this interesting? It's not far from here, on the border of the Land of Wind. I'll take it," Sora said.
"Then let's go take a look. It's been a long time since I've been there to admire the desert scenery," Tsunade said indifferently.
After all, it wasn't the first time Sora had gone out on a mission, and he had killed quite a few Chunin, so there was nothing to worry about.
Besides, she would be going with him.
With their speed, and since they were already at the edge of the Land of Fire, they quickly entered the territory of the Land of Wind.
The person who posted the mission lived in an oasis town within the desert of the Land of Wind.
Naturally, someone who could afford such a mission was a wealthy man—the richest person in the town.
"Is this Kentaro's home?" Sora stood outside a luxuriously decorated house and spoke to the gatekeeper.
"This is Lord Kentaro's manor. Kid, move along—"
The guard quickly stopped himself when Sora pulled out a scroll, which was the mission posted by Kentaro.
People who dared to take this mission were definitely not someone they could afford to offend, so he hurriedly bowed, apologized, and went inside to inform Kentaro.
Soon, Sora was led into the main hall by one of the servants, only to find people hurriedly packing their luggage.
It looked like a collective escape, which made Sora even more cautious. It seemed the opponent was truly not simple.
"You must be Lord Sora, who took the mission. I am Kentaro; it is truly an honor to meet you," Kentaro said.
Kentaro was a burly middle-aged man.
Not only that, but Sora also noticed that his hands were covered in callouses, clearly caused by long-term weapon use.
He also carried a fierce aura. He was clearly no ordinary person.
Kentaro obviously knew Sora's identity. After all, not just anyone could take such a mission.
Since Kentaro could post such a mission, he had naturally conducted an investigation beforehand.
He knew that although Sora was very young, his strength was not to be underestimated, having assassinated dozens of Chunin.
This relieved much of his initial anxiety.
"Don't mention it. The mission requires protecting you for three days. Can you tell me who is coming after you? That way, I'll be more certain of ensuring your safety," Sora said.
He got straight to the point. The two sides were merely in a client relationship.
These people valued his strength, not his words. If he worked seriously, the employer would trust him more.
Sora understood the principle of taking someone's money and eliminating their troubles.
"I am very grateful for Your Excellency's concern. In that case, I won't hide anything."
As expected, Kentaro became even happier after seeing Sora's professionalism. He skipped the pleasantries and went straight to the point.
"Actually, I offended someone in the Hidden Sand Village, so they posted a mission to kill me. To avoid those coming after me, I can only relocate to the Land of Fire.
Once I enter the Land of Fire, they won't dare to act recklessly. As far as I know, the people coming to assassinate me are those who haven't even graduated from the Ninja Academy," Kentaro said.
"Haven't graduated?" Sora asked with surprise.
This was currently an era of relative peace. Ninjas who hadn't graduated couldn't possibly take assassination missions.
After all, assassination missions were at least C-rank. For someone who hadn't even graduated to make such a wealthy man so afraid, they clearly weren't ordinary people.
"Tell me the opponent's abilities."
"Although they haven't graduated, their strength has already exceeded that of an ordinary Genin. There are three of them in total.
One of them is even comparable to a Chunin. The strongest is the youngest of the three. According to the information I've gathered, he carries a gourd on his back and can manipulate sand to fight.
He has completed many missions without a single failure, even before graduating. Of the other two, one has purple markings painted on his face and should be a puppeteer.
The last one is a female carrying a giant fan."
Kentaro's words immediately reminded Sora of three people—the Sunagakure trio.
To be precise, they were three siblings, all children of the Kazekage: Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari.
Their strength was not simple.
In the early stages, they had an overwhelming advantage compared to the ninjas of Konaha.
Especially Gaara. Although he was still young, his strength was already terrifying. As the Shukaku jinchuriki, he possessed frightening power.
Thinking of this, Sora's blood began to boil.
He felt his opportunity had arrived.
Having been stuck at the Elite Genin level for quite some time, he felt that his chance for a breakthrough had finally come.
"I understand. If the three of them come, I will stop them and ensure you enter the Land of Fire. However, my mission is only for those three. If others come after you, it won't be my concern," Sora said.
Blocking the Gaara Trio was already the limit of this mission. If he had to deal with others as well, then the mission would be worth far more money.
"I understand. In fact, the only ones who can truly threaten me are these three. I leave everything to you, Lord Sora," Kentaro said respectfully.
Although Kentaro was much older than Sora, in this world the strong were respected.
As long as someone possessed strength, even a young person would be addressed with honor.
"It seems I need to prepare well. Gaara's strength, even if not as great as during the Chunin Exams, won't be far off.
I am currently only an Elite Genin, capable of rivaling a Chunin, but that's only against an ordinary one. People like Temari and Kankuro are the Kazekage's children.
The techniques they have mastered are not something rogue ninjas can compare to. Their strength is also extremely formidable.
Facing all three of them will be quite a stretch for me." Sora's lips curled slightly as excitement flickered in his eyes.
"Heh, interesting. Let me see just how powerful a jinchuriki truly is and how far you can push me."
Sora had a strong feeling that this battle would become the toughest fight he had faced since arriving in this world.
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