Chapter 28: Chapter 28 Fire Temple Monk
Tanzaku quarter, inn.
"According to the intelligence, Asuma should follow this lead and gradually arrive at the Capital of the Land of Fire, where he will stay for a while."
Facing the questions from his subordinates, Satoru was well-prepared, taking out a map of the Land of Fire.
On it, a winding line was drawn between Tanzaku and the Capital of the Land of Fire.
Iruka and the other two watched very intently. As expected of their captain, they had only deduced that Senior Asuma had indeed been active here, but the captain had already determined Senior Asuma's final destination!
Ibara Keisen was even more perceptive than his two teammates: "Why did the captain conclude that Senior Asuma would go to the Capital of the Land of Fire?"
Everyone's intelligence was the same. Since the captain could analyse Senior Asuma's route from it, there was much to learn!
Satoru finally waited for them to ask, and with a smile, he began: "First, no matter what kind of intelligent life form, when he takes action, there must be a purpose."
The three little ones agreed.
"Second, according to the intelligence given by Lord Third, Asuma is looking for the 'Jade' in his heart. Let me explain this to you: everyone's 'Jade' is different.
For example, my 'Jade' as captain is the Village, my father, my fiancée, and my comrades.
Asuma has no 'Jade' in his heart, which is why he needs to find it. You are the same; don't think your 'Jade' is the Village or your parents or anything like that. It's a feeling. When you find it, you won't be confused about what 'Jade' is.
You probably don't have it yet."
The three little ones nodded in agreement again.
"Third, according to human psychology, and the two pieces of known intelligence from before, plus having narrowed his scope of action to the Land of Fire, he will inevitably follow what is said in psychology about the 'crowd effect'.
When a person is confused, he will walk towards places with more people, and he will also move away from Konoha, because Lord Third said that Asuma is quite rebellious, which means he argued with Lord Third."
"So, after an argument, leaving home means subconsciously moving away from where the family is located?" Ibara Keisen asked.
"That's right, Ibara said it correctly." Satoru was very satisfied.
"According to probability theory in mathematics, Asuma has an 85.6% chance of taking this route."
"Ah, not 100%?"
And why is it 85.6%?" Iruka exclaimed.
"It's just the most likely, understand?
When the target's location is not confirmed, we must learn to use known intelligence to move in the most likely direction.
Alright, the simple analysis is complete. After you go back, you should also review it, and strive for the next time that I don't have to analyse it for you."
The three little ones nodded continuously, indicating that they had truly learned. So, the mathematics and psychology taught in school were also very useful!
They felt that Satoru's knowledge was truly vast.
With excited hearts, the three returned to their rooms, constantly reviewing Satoru's words, wanting to be like analysing a large amount of information from just a little bit of material.
"The captain ly amazing!" Iruka lay on the bed, greatly admiring Satoru.
This powerful analytical ability and vast knowledge made him look up to him.
He decided that he must become a man like the captain in the future.
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Tanzaku Gate.
Next stop, departure.
The four set off again, with both playful moments and learning along the way.
Since Asuma's possible route was clarified, their objective was very clear. Whenever they reached a town, Satoru would have the three go to scout for intelligence.
To verify his ideas.
Every time they returned with intelligence, Satoru would teach them how analyseyze it, feeding them hand-in-hand.
And more and more intelligence also showed that Satoru's analysis was correct; Asuma was indeed moving along the route analysedzed.
This made Iruka and the other two in the team even more adoring.
Their learning also became more diligent.
Satoru looked at the three who were making more and more progress, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"These three guys, will they all become Konoha Jonin in the future?"
His main purpose this time was to train the abilities of the three, whether it was intelligence analysis or taijutsu Chakra control, all of which needed to lay a solid foundation in this mission.
As for the mission concerning Asuma, his team wasn't the only one looking for him. He didn't believe Lord Thihadn't sent Anbu spies to search.
Moreover, from the future perspective, Asuma eventually returned safely and even learned the secret techniques of the Fire Temple.
So he was not in a hurry.
If all three could become Jonin, they would be a solid fighting force against Akatsuki.
The more capable people there were, the safer he would be.
His family would also be safer.
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Cough, cough!
"Jade, what exactly is my Jade?"
In an izakaya in Tongzi City, the melon-faced youth Asuma was smoking a cigarette, occasionally choking on the smoke.
His eyes were filled with confusion.
"Yo, kid, drinking alone, huh? Want to have a drink with us, big brothers?"
Several men in white suits with fierce faces looked at Asuma with ill intent.
"Get lost, don't bother me."
Asuma looked at the men, put down his cigarette, and roared at them.
The men in white suits exchanged glances, then pulled out several watermelon knives, iron rods, and chain balls from behind them.
"Kid, buy us a drink, and we'll forgive your disrespect. Otherwise, we'll make you regret it." The leading man in the suit sneered.
Asuma's finger blades appeared on his hand; he wasn't going to waste words with them.
At another table in the izakaya, a young monk saw this scene and slowly walked towards them from his table.
"Benefactors, could you please spare this benefactor for the sake of this poor monk?"
The monk smiled at them.
The men in white suits initially wanted to strike him with a rod, but when they saw his attire, they immediately stopped.
Exchanging glances, the leader then glared fiercely at Asuma: "Consider yourself lucky to have met a lord from the Fire Temple."
Then he led his subordinates to disappear from the izakaya.
Seeing this, Asuma put away his weapons: "Thank you."
"No need to thank me. I imagine solving them would have been effortless for you." The young monk smiled.
"My name is Chiriku, and you?"
"Asuma."
"It seems the benefactor has a lot on his mind?"
"Yes, you are a monk. Let me ask you a question, what is 'Jade'?"
Asuma's eyes were confused as he looked at Chiriku and asked.
"Jade, I don't know, but I know that if you do nothing, you definitely won't find it." Chiriku smiled.
"But my master said that if you are confused, then go and experience, go and venture, and one day you will find it."
Asuma was stunned upon hearing this.
When he left Konoha this time, hastily leaving his home, ly did think about venturing out and such, he just felt like going towards places with more people.
Chiriku's words reminded him, and the Fire Temple was another important institution in the Land of Fire besides Konoha.
Perhaps he would know more.
"Do you have any recommendations?" Asuma suddenly had an idea and asked Chiriku.
Chiriku smiled: "You are a Ninja, aren't you? I am going to the Capital this time to join the Guardian Twelve Ninja and protect the Daimyo. Would you like to consider it?"
As for whether he might be a spy, as long as he could pass the Land of Fire's investigation.