C34 The Third System Mission!

Yang Ming turned his attention to the third system mission: Gather Crystal Phoenix Fruit, Flame Warm Herb, Frosty Madness Ginseng, and synthesize the Blood Qi Pill to achieve a high-level Immortal Body, high-level Strange Strength, and master the Wood Escape techniques—Four-pillar House Technique, Tree Binding Eternal Burial, and Great Forest Technique.

"This is..."

Upon reading the third mission, Yang Ming felt a chill run through him. He was tasked with collecting medicinal herbs, including the elusive Crystal Phoenix Fruit, Flame Warm Herb, and Frosty Madness Ginseng, and then synthesizing the Blood Qi Pill.

In the world of the Hokage, these medicinal herbs were largely controlled by the five great nations. To gather them, one would have to venture into these countries. And the Crystal Phoenix Fruit? It was an unheard-of rarity, likely a strange and precious medicine. Based on his past knowledge of the Hokage, the realm of medicinal herbs was definitely not his strong suit.

"Figures that a high-level Immortal Body and Strange Strength wouldn't come easily. The missions get tougher as they progress, and these three Wood Escape techniques are exactly the kind of offensive ninja skills I favor," Yang Ming mused to himself.

"It looks like I need to brush up on my herbal knowledge."

The following day, Yang Ming returned to the library, but this time his focus shifted from the history of the Ninja World to the study of celestial herbs.

Though the Grass Ninja hailed from a minor nation, their documentation was remarkably thorough. The Hundred Herbs Scroll detailed a wide variety of medicinal herbs, a necessity given the high-risk nature of a ninja's life and the frequent need for healing. The compilation and study of these herbs were therefore extensive.

Yet, after scouring the collection, Yang Ming's search ended in disappointment. The scrolls listed only the most common herbs, like Revival Grass for crafting Soldier Food Pills and Jade Dew for Army Pills—ingredients readily available to the Grass Ninja Medical Team.

The Crystal Phoenix Fruit Yang Ming sought was nowhere to be found, to the point where he questioned its very existence.

"No matter, if the system has assigned this mission, there must be a way to complete it. If Grass Village doesn't have what I need, then it's time to leave and search elsewhere. I'm bound to find it eventually."

Yang Ming was resolute in his decision.

He would spend one more week in the library, combing through every book. If his search proved fruitless, he would bid farewell to Grass Ninja.

At that moment, in a Ninja School classroom, Hino Le shared an announcement that electrified the students.

"Lord Grass Kage himself is coming to assess our training progress. Can you believe it?"

"Lord Grass Kage is our village's supreme leader. It's my dream to emulate him and protect our village!"

"I feel the same. Just the chance to meet Grass Kage would fulfill me completely!"

Oka Seita, hearing the buzz, leaned over to Katsura Atsuhiro.

"Brother Katsura, this is our chance. Lord Grass Kage's visit is a golden opportunity. To earn his recognition would be the highest honor. Who knows, it might even open doors to the Dark Department or a position as his personal guard after graduation!"

"Lord Grass Kage?"

Katsura Atsuhiro's eyes sparkled at the prospect.

It was the pinnacle of honor, everyone's aspiration.

"But then again, I'm concerned..."

Katsura Atsuhiro's thoughts drifted to Yang Ming, and he faltered.

"Don't fret, Brother Katsura. Being a Ninja isn't just about strength. A true Ninja embodies a spectrum of skills—assassination, espionage, stealth, loyalty, among others. Strength is just one aspect. What's crucial is teamwork. The power of one is limited; a Ninja needs a solid team and reliable allies to truly excel."

Oka Seita reassured him.