Chapter 253
Fujita Asa Was Worth Killing!
According to the rules of the Anbu Assassination Squad, although Haruto Saito had already completed his assassination mission, it didn't mean he couldn't kill more enemies—he was still allowed to eliminate targets! Even regular Konoha ninjas could do this, let alone a member of Konoha's Anbu. Every additional enemy he took down would count as an extra achievement.
Especially for assassins in the Anbu, their job was assassination. If they could eliminate additional key figures from enemy forces after completing their primary mission, the merit would be substantial!
Moreover, Fujita Asa was already on the assassination list!
However, there was one crucial detail to consider—
Regardless of who initiated the attack against the Kirigakure ninja at this time, they could not reveal their identity as Konoha shinobi! While Konoha and Kirigakure were enemies, they had not formally declared war.
If a Konoha ninja actively assassinated an important figure from Kirigakure and was discovered, it could be used as proof that Konoha had instigated the war.
This was a responsibility that couldn't be taken lightly. Among the Five Great Shinobi Villages, only Kumogakure from the Land of Lightning, known for its militant ways, wouldn't care about such an incident. The other four villages, however, maintained their public image.
Even if a great war was imminent, they would still fabricate a justifiable excuse before launching their attacks. No one would openly kill an important enemy figure without provocation.
Of course, if a battle occurred in the wilderness, no one would question it. A spontaneous clash would not be considered an act of war.
However, infiltrating an enemy-controlled area and deliberately assassinating someone? That would be undeniable evidence. If a war later broke out, Konoha would bear the blame for starting it.