Chapter 279
"Mist Hidden Infiltration Unit Ninja?" Byakugan's expression froze for a moment before he replied, "That depends on the target's strength and rank within the infiltration unit. Killing a genin versus killing a jōnin—the merits awarded would be completely different..."
"For example, what about a chūnin from the Mist Hidden Infiltration Unit?" Haruto Saito pressed.
"Equivalent to an A-rank mission!" Byakugan answered. "But since it's not an assassination mission, the merit is only equal to a standard A-rank. Two regular A-rank missions would equal one A-rank assassination mission."
"That high?" Haruto raised an eyebrow in surprise.
"Killing an ordinary chūnin wouldn't be rated so highly!" Byakugan explained. "But infiltration unit ninja are all exceptional talents. Beyond their combat rank, they possess advanced skills in intelligence gathering, counter-surveillance, disguise, and the ability to cultivate informants..."
"And the most crucial point—they're incredibly hard to find!" he continued. "They blend in among civilians, hiding in ordinary villages. Tracking them down is extremely difficult!"
"Got it." Haruto nodded.
"So... did you kill a Mist Hidden Infiltration chūnin?" Byakugan asked with a smirk.
"Yes." Haruto confirmed.
"Where? I'll log it for you." Byakugan immediately picked up his notebook.
"In the northern region of the Whirlpool Country, in the village of Kitamizu. I took out one Mist Hidden Infiltration chūnin... and one genin."