
"Hey sensei, how can we find their hiding place?" - Kotaru
"We learned it in the academy .." - Arina
"I know, but I forgot..."
“Koff, there are many ways to track someone, but the most important thing is to use the tactics that best suit the circumstances. For our mission, we know that the hideout is close and since there was no problem of bandits before this, we can conclude that this hideout was built by our target. Hiding places were built from scratch or cave-like environmental structures were used instead. Most bandits don't want to waste time building it themselves, so most of the time it's the second option they use. There are mountains nearby, so we just need to follow the easiest path from the village towards the mountains and we have to find something."
"But shouldn't we be a little careful with the possibility of a trap or some sort of sensei?" - Eiji
"Usually yes, but since we got the information that the bandits were just picking things up from the village, they were likely using some kind of carriage to take him to a hideout, he said, that would make the traps that were not triggered by their own carriage difficult to do. prepare."
"It makes no sense, I guess.." - Eiji.
"Of course, the words of a Jonin always make sense!" - Kotaru
"Why are you always so energetic? Can't you just relax a little bit or something?"
"Sir, one of our scouts saw them walking into the village and then talking to the village chief. And now they're walking towards our hiding place..."
"Hmm it seems like there are fish that end up taking the bait.I order everyone to act as if we are not paying attention to them. When they arrive, start acting surprised and attack irregularly! I'll take care of the rest." - 42 said it in an emotionless voice as usual.
He then began to hide himself.
It was not that he was not strong, but sneaking attacks was only the fastest way and the chances of the enemy escaping were also much smaller.
"Sensei, shouldn't we"
“Down your voice, we are close and it seems the enemy is not paying attention to us. So here's the plan. Since I took on a mission to give you actual combat experience, you guys will try to take them out secretly.one by one, while I will stand on standby to intervene in case something goes wrong!"
"Yes, sensei!" Whispered it.
There were currently 3 guards outside the cave guarding the entrance.
After which, they would turn into guards and check the situation inside.
Hayate agreed to the plan, though he knew that such a plan was a bit too complicated to do for beginners and accidents might happen - but that was why he was here.
If anything happened, he would immediately intervene to help.
After that they can learn from these experiences and their mistakes, to grow as shinobi!
In any case, the 3 Genins chose their target and started sneaking around.
Of course, they only wanted to knock them down unconsciously, but Hayate insisted that they still had to prepare a kunai if it was dangerous.
The bandits already knew that the enemy was approaching.
But they were ordered to behave normally.
Moreover, they were normal people, so they couldn't possibly see a trained shinobi sneaking towards them.
They do the usual guarding things: one drinks liquor, the other eats, while the latter abstains from answering nature's call.
"Ahh man, I love beer, but I hate peeing after that!"
Unfortunately, Arina's target was the one who was peeing.
With a red face, he tried his best to ignore her and sneaked behind her back.
Then he hit her in the neck.
Somehow he managed to fall back showing his treasure worm to a 12-year-old girl.
"..."
Fortunately, Eiji and Kotaru had no problems, so the next step was to turn into guards.
But Arina just stood there like her soul left her body.