Early the next morning.
Asuka woke up very early to cook for her son and saw him off at the door of their home.
"Remember to take care of yourself outside, remember to eat on time, remember..."
Before he left, Asuka hugged him and softly reminded him of various things.
Her son was leaving home for a long time. Even though she knew the mission was 'not dangerous', she couldn't help but worry and feel reluctant to part.
"I know, Mom. You must also take good care of yourself... While I'm away, if you encounter any trouble you can't solve, you can write to me. Just follow the method I taught you last night, directly put the letter tube into Little Whitey (snake)'s mouth..."
Ryun also reminded her of many things.
Finally, the two reluctantly said goodbye at the door.
When Ryun reached the intersection, he turned back and waved at his mother, who had been watching him, with a smile.
Seeing this scene, Asuka couldn't hold back her tears, but in the end, she still smiled and waved back at him.
After walking through two streets, Ryun took out the equipment he had prepared in advance from the storage scroll.
He took off his casual jacket and directly put on the beige soft armor.
This time, it wasn't just him going to the battlefield in the Land of Rain. There was also a small group of reinforcement troops, totaling 48 people.
The Hokage would come to see them off later. Since Ryun had taken so much equipment yesterday, he couldn't just show up empty-handed.
He took out a hairband and tied up his shoulder-length hair. Then he strapped the dagger and short blade to his leg, attached two tool pouches to his waist, and finally slung the black chakra longsword on his back.
After fully arming himself, he disappeared from the spot with a Body Flicker Technique.
At the main gate of Konoha.
Although it was only around 7 a.m., many ninjas had already gathered there.
Ryun arrived relatively late, but his sudden appearance shocked many people.
"Huh? Was that the Body Flicker Technique? This kid... is no ordinary person!"
"Is this guy a genin? This set of equipment... is way too cool!"
Many ninjas had similar thoughts.
Looking at Ryun's equipment... even jonin probably didn't have as complete a set as his. Just his appearance alone made it impossible for others to underestimate him.
"Ryun!!!"
Kushina excitedly called out to him. She had been waiting at the main gate of Konoha early in the morning to see him off.
Now that Ryun had arrived, her eyes were already red.
Ryun smiled at her, but since the Third Hokage was present, he followed protocol and went to greet Sarutobi Hiruzen first.
"Lord Third Hokage!"
"Yes, you're here!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded with a smile, then stepped forward and personally adjusted Ryun's soft armor as a gesture of favor.
"The soft armor fits well... and you look very spirited."
Sarutobi Hiruzen was quite satisfied with Ryun, this energetic young man. Just by looking at the equipment on him, Sarutobi Hiruzen knew it was worth it at a glance.
"Listen to Orochimaru's commands over there, be careful and cautious in everything... Don't act recklessly... We await your triumphant return!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen heavily patted his shoulder. Ryun clearly received more encouragement than the others.
"Yes!!!"
Looking at the ninjas setting off this time, having a tachi was already considered impressive. Most people's weapons were just kunai, and those qualified to wear armor numbered less than a handful, all of them being jonin elites...
Ryun was clearly favored by the Hokage, given equipment and special honor. This scene made many people green with envy.
After all, he was just a mere genin.
Sarutobi Hiruzen believed that the person his disciple Orochimaru valued wouldn't be bad, but others didn't think the same way.
"Go say goodbye to Kushina..." Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand with a smile.
"Okay!"
Ryun nodded, then turned and ran to Kushina.
Kushina stepped forward and hugged him tightly, her teary eyes showing her reluctance.
"Promise me, you must protect yourself, and you must, must come back alive, completely unharmed, to see me!" Kushina said tearfully, her voice choked.
Ryun gently patted her back, then nodded firmly. "I promise you!"
Hearing Ryun's resolute assurance, Kushina immediately smiled through her tears.
The next moment, she slightly pushed away from the hug, then wrapped her arms around Ryun's neck and directly pressed her lips to his!!!
Ryun's eyes widened in shock. He never expected Kushina to be so bold and decisive. Before he could even savor the taste of the girl or react properly, their first kiss was already over!
After kissing him, Kushina buried her face in Ryun's chest, her cheeks as red as a big tomato, too shy to show her face again...
This proactive kiss had actually been rehearsed in her mind for a long time. The process went smoothly, and she was very satisfied...
"Nana, can you let me kiss you again? I wasn't ready just now..." Ryun quickly requested.
"When... when you come back, I... I'll let you kiss me then," Kushina said shyly, her voice trembling.
"Ah... but you kissed so quickly..."
Ryun seemed a bit frustrated. He had only tasted the soft warmth...
Before he could even fully experience how sweet it was, it was over...
Noticing Ryun's disappointment, Kushina gritted her teeth and decided to give him a little more sweetness.
"Close your eyes..." Kushina said softly, her head lowered.
Hearing this, Ryun quickly closed his eyes.
The next moment, Kushina kissed him once on each cheek, then stood on her tiptoes and kissed his forehead.
Just as she kissed his forehead, Ryun suddenly opened his eyes!
Seizing the moment, he kissed her lips.
"Mmm..."
Kushina was caught off guard by this sudden 'attack'. Her hands tried to push him away but couldn't...
Gradually, she gave up resisting and let Ryun have his way...
In fact, she even enjoyed it, truly experiencing the joy of kissing.
Ryun kissed very gently, without any 'gentlemanly' oversteps, clearly knowing his limits.
Both of them tasted each other's sweetness and found it very moist and sweet...
The young couple's actions didn't attract much attention, as many people were busy saying goodbye to their loved ones. No one paid them much mind.
"How do I look in this combat outfit? Handsome?" Ryun asked with a smile.
Kushina nodded seriously and emphatically.
"Handsome! Super handsome! Extremely handsome! Unbelievably handsome!!!"
"No one in all of Konoha looks cooler than you!!!"
From the moment she first saw Ryun, Kushina had been utterly mesmerized...
This ponytailed young man with a black longsword on his back, wearing a black long-sleeved undershirt paired with beige soft armor, along with his calm black eyes, handsome features, and composed demeanor, made Ryun look exceptionally heroic and extraordinary!
Ryun's figure was deeply imprinted in Kushina's mind, something she would never forget for the rest of her life.
Even if she developed dementia in old age, this scene would likely remain in her memories.