Chapter 109: Chapter 109: What to Do When Stuck with an Unreliable Squad Leader? Waiting for Advice, Urgent

Chapter 109: Chapter 109: What to Do When Stuck with an Unreliable Squad Leader? Waiting for Advice, Urgent



The purpose of the three Chunin squads was essentially to push the carts.

Meanwhile, Takuya's team was tasked with ensuring the safe delivery of the supplies to the front lines.

As for Genin...n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

At this stage, Konoha wasn't desperate enough to send Genin to the battlefield as expendable assets.

Seeing the three Chunin squads working hard to push the carts forward, Nawaki and Minato felt too embarrassed to just watch, so they went up to help.

Their assistance was welcomed by the others. The more hands available for this laborious task, the better. However, when Takuya rolled up his sleeves to help, he was immediately refused.

Shimura Suimoku firmly declined, saying, "Takuya-sama, you shouldn't be doing this. Your role is to protect us and the supplies. If you expend your energy on this, who will protect us and the supplies when the enemy attacks?"

"Exactly," Kouta Sasaro and Akizuki Yama nodded in agreement.

"Your duty is to scout the surroundings and ensure our safety along with the supplies. Leave the physical labor to us."

Takuya: "..."

Why does it feel like helping out is the wrong thing to do?

After a moment's thought, Takuya decided not to push it.

Since his task was to protect the supplies and his teammates, he would focus on fulfilling his role as their guardian. As for Minato and Nawaki... they could continue pushing the carts.

The weak don't get special treatment.

"So, we're stuck pushing carts while he gets to rest?"

Minato and Nawaki were dumbfounded.

"You two, why are you slacking off? Takuya-sama is conserving his strength to protect us and the supplies. Do you think you're on the same level as Takuya-sama?" Suimoku scolded.

"Exactly, stop trying to slack off and get back to pushing. If everyone works together, it'll be easier. Don't think about taking it easy, or I'll report you to Danzo-sama after the mission is over," Yama added.

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At that moment, Minato and Nawaki felt as if they'd been stabbed in the heart, the pain seeping through and through.

Seeing their plight, Takuya couldn't help but laugh.

The sight was just too amusing.

Transporting supplies was indeed a laborious task. Ninja might be able to run on water, but trudging through muddy terrain while pushing carts was an entirely different story.

The muddy ground and heavy carts made for a challenging combination.

As a result, everyone except Takuya looked exhausted and disheveled.

Not only was it tiring, but the ninja couldn't simply use chakra to walk on the ground. The carts, after all, couldn't do the same.

They had to exert effort where it was needed, with no shortcuts available.

"Push the carts to that clearing up ahead, and we'll rest there. We'll set off again in the morning."

And as for guns... the ones they had were outdated and almost useless.

Are we really stuck with an unreliable squad leader?

Watching Takuya dig a hole in a tree with a kunai and settle in to rest, Suimoku, Yama, and

Sasaro felt a wave of despair.

What should you do when you're stuck with an unreliable squad leader?

Waiting for advice, urgent.

"I'm ordering you three to rest. If you have any complaints or dissatisfaction, you can report them after the mission is over. For now, follow my orders," Takuya said, noticing the trio

whispering amongst themselves, clearly up to no good.

Working with people outside his own team was such a hassle.

They always found something wrong with his decisions.

It was much simpler with his own team.

"I'm definitely reporting you to Danzo-sama," Suimoku grumbled in frustration before

leading his team to rest.

What choice did they have? The captain had practically ordered them to rest in a stern tone. All

they could do was lie down and hope they wouldn't be the ones blamed if something went wrong. If the enemy attacked, their best bet would be to run for it and then report Takuya's

misconduct.

What a reckless leader! How could someone so strong have so little dedication to the mission?

What was Danzo-sama thinking, putting him in charge of the transport?

Sasaro and Yama were also a bit upset, but unlike Suimoku, they didn't dare voice their complaints. After all, Suimoku was from the Shimura clan, with a powerful backing. They, on the other hand, were just regular shinobi and didn't want to risk offending Takuya.

How boring.

Shaking his head, Takuya didn't let it bother him.

After all, they were just concerned about completing the mission successfully and avoiding

any encounters with the enemy. It was just a clash of perspectives during their first mission

together.

Takuya wasn't petty enough to hold a grudge over a difference in opinion.

"How's the progress on your new technique, Minato?"

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