"This time your mission is to protect a VIP."
Hiruzen's words were like a bucket of ice water that had been chilled all day, poured on Naruto's head, freezing him in place.
"Protect a VIP?"
Takumi wasn't new to this kind of mission. "Who is it?"
Knock, knock, knock.
A knock interrupted Hiruzen's words. He frowned slightly, not remembering any visitors at this time.
"Who is it?"
He asked in a deep voice.
"It's me!"
The door was pushed open directly, and the person who appeared was actually someone Takumi knew.
"Director?"
Takumi looked in surprise at the Director uncle, and the person behind him. "Koyuki?"
"I missed you so much!"
Koyuki, not having seen Takumi for a long time, immediately couldn't help but throw herself into his arms upon seeing him.
"You!"
Seeing this, Sakura's hair instantly stood on end, like an angry cat.
"What are you doing here?"
Takumi held her in his arms, his eyes full of surprise.
He really hadn't expected Koyuki to be here.
And in the middle of the night, at the Hokage's Office.
"I heard about this matter. It's the disaster that once swept across the entire continent, isn't it?"
The Director uncle had also experienced the disaster ten years ago.
Although he hadn't witnessed Moryo and its undead army firsthand,
He had seen the devastation back then.
"This is a rare big scene!"
The Director spread his arms. "I'm willing to pay this much to invite Takumi-kun to be the male lead!"
He showed a number, which immediately made Hiruzen beam with joy.
But then he looked worried again. "Well, I'm afraid that won't be possible."
"Why?"
The Director asked puzzledly. "Is it not enough money? If it's not enough, I can add more!"
"It's not a money problem."
Hiruzen's face was full of internal conflict. On one hand, what the Director offered was indeed a lot; it seemed the previous movie had made him a huge profit.
But this mission was very urgent, not allowing Takumi and the others to slowly follow the crew.
"This mission is very urgent, time is tight. I'm afraid we can't have the whole crew following along."
Hiruzen said.
"It doesn't matter."
The Director said indifferently. "Your destination is definitely the Land of Demons, right?"
"I've already made preparations. The cameraman has already left for the Land of Demons. He took the fastest carriage and should arrive before tomorrow morning."
"You all go ahead. We'll also take the fastest carriage and meet up in the Land of Demons then."
The Director had obviously given it full consideration.
"In that case..."
Hiruzen hesitated. "Takumi-kun, what do you think?"
"I think it's fine."
Hearing the Land of Demons, Takumi roughly guessed the situation.
As long as he protected the Miko of the Land of Demons and let her release her power to seal Moryo, there shouldn't be too big a problem.
"Alright then, there's no time to lose. You all set off first."
Hiruzen nodded, then looked at the Director and said, "You know the process for issuing the mission very well. Hurry up and start."
"We'll be going then."
Takumi said, then let go of Koyuki. Seeing her reluctance, he also felt a bit regretful.
Reunited after so long, they had to separate as soon as they met, without even saying a few words.
Fortunately, they would meet up after morning.
The most important thing now was to get ahead of the enemy and protect the VIP.
"The Miko of the Land of Demons absolutely must not be harmed, otherwise the entire world would be destroyed."
Hiruzen said with a grave expression.
Hearing Hiruzen's words, even the most unserious Naruto couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.
He realized this mission was much more important than he had imagined.
"See you in the Land of Demons then."
Takumi said to Koyuki, then took the lead and left the Hokage's Office.
The others followed suit.
"This mission is urgent, so I won't give you all time to pack."
Takumi said. "We'll depart directly."
"Yes!!
Lee replied enthusiastically.
Then, the five figures flashed and disappeared, quickly heading out of the village.
"How regrettable."
Koyuki looked helpless and reluctant.
How she wished she could spend more time with Takumi, but this sudden situation had dashed that hope.
"Hurry up and finish the procedures, Director."
She couldn't help but urge.
If it were usual, she definitely wouldn't take this kind of carriage that prioritized speed over comfort.
But now, to meet up with Takumi in the Land of Demons sooner, she was willing to sacrifice a little.
The Director skillfully registered the mission, then took the remaining crew members and Koyuki onto the pre-hired carriage, quickly leaving Konoha.
If it were usual, they certainly couldn't leave Konoha so brazenly in the middle of the night.
But they had the travel permit signed by Hiruzen, so the Anbu didn't stop them.
"This time, it's all up to you, Takumi-kun."
Hiruzen stood at the window, looking out at the pitch-black night and sighed.
This mission was different.
It was a major event that would sweep across the entire Shinobi World.
And Moryo was indeed a very tough enemy.
Although he hadn't fought it himself back then, many Konoha's Shinobi had participated in that battle.
He vaguely remembered their assessment of Moryo.
Ninjutsu was ineffective against it.
Even if its body was destroyed, it could quickly regenerate.
Only the Miko's sacred arts could counter Moryo.
This alone was enough to worry Hiruzen.
Because, as far as he knew, Takumi couldn't use sacred arts.
That is to say, no matter how strong Takumi was, he couldn't do anything to Moryo.
"Takumi-kun, you must give it your all."
Hiruzen's eyes were full of earnest hope. "The task of saving the Shinobi World is entrusted to you."
Takumi didn't know of Hiruzen's hopes for him.
But he also knew this enemy was very tough.
In his memory, Moryo was a demon formed from the negative aspects of human nature.
Therefore, Moryo's power was very strong, almost endless.
And Ninjutsu had low lethality against it.
Only sacred arts could counter Moryo.
The key was that Takumi didn't know sacred arts.
So, the key person this time was still the Miko of the Land of Demons, Shion.
As the legitimate Miko, if Shion released the vast power within her, she could counter Moryo.
Right now, Shion didn't yet know what power she wielded.
That would require Takumi to go and guide her.
But Shion's prophecy still needed to be watched out for.