He made this request because he wanted to know Itachi's whereabouts through Hidan and Kakuzu, so as to ask about the method of the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
"I'm sorry, Kaoru, I've already accepted this mission first!" At this time, Asuma said immediately.
"Then in that case, let me go with you." Kaoru said immediately.
In the original story, Asuma died at the hands of Hidan. Now that he and he were both ninjas of Konoha, he could help him. However, what was different from the original story was that because of Kaoru, the transmigrator, Yuuhi Kurenai and Asuma were quite far apart, and the two were not together.
"No need, Kaoru." Regarding Kaoru's suggestion, Asuma shook his head and refused: "I have more than just Nara Shikamaru and the others as my subordinates. I also have several Chūnin that I can mobilize, so I don't need your help."
"But....."
"Really no need!" Before Kaoru could finish speaking, Asuma interrupted Kaoru's words, "I've been with my subordinates for a long time, and we have a very good understanding during battle. If a newcomer joins now, it will disrupt our steps instead."
"But I've dealt with the Akatsuki people before. Each of their strengths is extremely powerful. Are you sure......" Kaoru wanted to say something more.
"Kaoru, are you doubting my strength? I'm also a Jōnin of Konoha village. This time, I must personally avenge Chiriku. No one is allowed to interfere!" Asuma said decisively.
"......." Hearing Asuma's words, Kaoru immediately stopped talking. Since he was so insistent, then let him go.
"Alright, this matter will be handed over to Team Asuma. However, you must be careful. If you can't defeat them, retreat immediately and seek support first." Tsunade said immediately when she saw Asuma was so persistent: "Remember, if you can't defeat them, you must retreat first!"
"I understand!" Asuma nodded and then withdrew to start gathering manpower.
It had to be said that this time Asuma had gathered good ninjas to capture Hidan and Kakuzu of the Akatsuki organization. In addition to Nara Shikamaru, Yamanaka Ino, and Akimichi Choji in his team, there were also two elite Chūnin: Kamizuki Izumo and Hagane Kotetsu, and two special Jōnin: Yamashiro Aoba and Tatami Iwashi. This lineup could be said to be quite good. Other ninjas were only sending out a team for missions.
However, this was useless.
Because Asuma divided these ninjas into two teams to search for the Akatsuki ninjas, Asuma's team discovered Hidan and Kakuzu. Although Shikamaru suggested waiting for the other team to come and work together, so that the chances of winning would be greater, Asuma, who was bent on revenge, didn't listen at all.
And the result of doing so was that Asuma was directly hit by Hidan's "Curse Technique: Death Controlling Possessed Blood" and died at the hands of the Akatsuki organization. Moreover, if Asuma's other team hadn't arrived, Nara Shikamaru would probably have died here as well.
Only two days after the mission, news of Asuma's death came. Nara Shikamaru and the others brought Asuma's body back to Konoha, and the funeral was held soon.
The three members of Team 10, which Asuma led, were naturally extremely saddened. After a short period of grief, Nara Shikamaru, Yamanaka Ino, and Akimichi Choji decided to avenge Asuma.
Without waiting for Tsunade to order, after offering a last flower at Asuma's grave, the three took all their equipment and came to the entrance of Konoha village under the cover of night, preparing to start searching for the Akatsuki organization.
Just as they were about to leave, a dignified voice stopped them. The three turned around and saw that it was the Fifth Hokage: Tsunade.
"Where are you planning to go?" Looking at the three with a look of going to die generously, Tsunade asked with a frown.
"Continue to complete the mission that Asuma-sensei didn't complete......." Shikamaru said lightly.
"Yes, we have formed a new team and are now preparing to help Asuma-sensei....." Akimichi Choji also said the same, but he couldn't be as calm as Shikamaru. Halfway through his words, tears began to well up in his eyes.
"I don't allow you to act without authorization!" Tsunade immediately refused, "You can't be impulsive now. You can only attack after formulating a detailed battle plan!"
"No, Fifth Hokage-sama, you can send people to reinforce us later. To be honest, according to our Ino-Shika-Cho formation, we have already determined the battle plan." Shikamaru replied. The always high-IQ him had indeed thought of several ideas and was just waiting to implement them.
"You guys give me a break!" Ignoring Shikamaru's words, Tsunade roared loudly: "After Asuma's death, there are only three of you left. Do you want to be completely annihilated?! This is not like your style, Shikamaru. Are you planning to sacrifice yourself in vain?"
"Of course we don't want to die in vain." Shikamaru looked down at Asuma's relic in his hand: a lighter, and sighed: "But if we continue like this, we can't untie the knot in our hearts ah."
Saying this, Shikamaru lit the lighter, and the fire reflected his slightly sad face: "What's the point of living such a troublesome life?"
"See the reality clearly. Death always accompanies ninjas," Tsunade persuaded: "Besides, a team is generally composed of four people. If you really want to attack as a team....."
"You just need to gather four people, right." At this time, another voice sounded.
The four turned their heads again and saw that at some point, a handsome black-haired young man wearing a ninja uniform had also come here.
"Kaoru......" Seeing the person who came, Yamanaka Ino called softly.
"In that case, let me be the captain of Team 10 to attack together. How about that?" Kaoru said indifferently.
"Kaoru, you......" Tsunade didn't know what to say.
"Tsunade-sama, I think, even if you stop them, they will probably go. It's better for me to follow them and protect them." Kaoru came to Tsunade's side and smiled: "Don't worry, I won't let them mess around."
Scanning Nara Shikamaru and the other three again, Tsunade sighed: "I understand. Do as you please."
"That's great!" Yamanaka Ino and Akimichi Choji both smiled.
"Kaoru...... Teacher, is it okay with Wan'er over there?" After being stunned for a while, Nara Shikamaru opened his mouth and asked. He still called Kaoru teacher.
"It's okay. She's under the Hokage-sama's care now," Kaoru laughed.
Then he took a step forward, stood in front of Nara Shikamaru and the other three, and said solemnly: "Alright, Team Asuma, let's set off now!"
"Yes!" Nara Shikamaru and the other three replied at the same time.
Looking at the three with firm eyes, Kaoru sighed inwardly. Although Asuma's strength wasn't that good, his three students were good students ah......
The group of four left Konoha village and began to search along the routes of the Fire Temple and the exchange station.
But before that, they still had to formulate a plan. Although Kaoru thought that he could crush the immortal duo with his strength, considering that he also had to protect others, it was better to talk about the plan first.
"First of all, thank you very much for helping us, Kaoru-sensei," Nara Shikamaru said. At this time, in a patch of grass, Kaoru and the other four were gathered together to discuss tactics.
"It's nothing. We're all ninjas of Konoha. It's what I should do." Kaoru nodded and said: "You should explain the plan first."
After all, he was doing this for his own selfish reasons, which was to learn about Uchiha Itachi's whereabouts from Hidan and Kakuzu.
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