- The customers are lying? - Hoshi was surprised by this fact.
- That's why genin always perform missions accompanied by a mentor, who can get them out of a dangerous situation or recognize the deception and stop the task due to the revealed lies and increased risks, which are much more expensive.
- Sensei, what if bandits attacked a caravan protected by Konoha shinobi? - Asani asked the question.
- Naturally, we would help, because they are our own," she answered immediately, "but with caution, so as not to come under friendly fire.
- And in what other situations can we help? - Hoshi was interested.
- For example, if these bandits attacked the village - firstly, they are potential regular customers, if necessary, sending a messenger to Konoha, and secondly - Konoha is partially sponsored by the Daimyo of the Fire Nation, very negative attitude to the ruin of settlements on their land - I listed - but in any case, the decision is always made by the commander of the team, able to make decisions in these situations.
- Ryo-sensei, how do you know all this, because your work is mostly in the village, except for your participation in the last war? - Asani asked quite naturally.
- Clan training," I smiled through my mask, "Some of it used to be taught at the Shinobi Academy under the auspices of the Senju establishment, but the Hokage kicked them out, so we have what we have.
A little politically correct pumping up of the students would be nice, to get them into the "party politics" so to speak. It's a little early to plunge this little thing into the maelstrom of politics, but you can set the stage for the future now, so that their brains will move a little and they'll grow up to be not just dumb fighters, ready to fight for Hiruzen and the Fatherland, like most of the shinobi larvae they produce, but a little knowledgeable individuals with a sensible understanding of Konoha's political climate.
- And one more thing, remember once and for all - under any circumstances you must follow the commander's commands without reasoning and objections, especially in a combat situation, - he found it necessary to emphasize the attention of the students on this - say, when meeting with a large number of enemy I ordered you to retreat while I hold them - you must immediately retreat and further act according to the situation, for example, return to the village or to the nearest friendly forces, but do not stay and try to help.
- Sensei, that's...," the students jumped up, but I raised my palm, stopping them.
I hadn't raised these questions before, content with the basics of teamwork tactics and strategy, but now it was time to bring the girls down to earth a little.
- It's a sensible thing to do, because a senior officer will be able to assess the situation much faster than a genin, develop a strategy and begin to execute it, in fact, the ability to make the right decisions in any situation and distinguishes any chunin from even much stronger genin. Besides, my main task is to protect and train you, not to complete the mission, and if I have to remove you from the battlefield, I will do it.
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