"Are we really here to complete a mission?"
"Every time we follow Uncle on a mission, it feels different — not like real work at all."
"Yeah, more like a vacation."
Three ninjas hung upside down from the ceiling of a movie theater, chatting and enjoying the action unfolding on the big screen.
When the protagonists finally defeated the villain, Naruto couldn't help but yell, "Awesome! Go Princess Fengyun! Justice wins in the end!"
The angry theater manager stormed in after hearing the commotion and demanded, "Kid, where do you think you're from? This a free show?"
Naruto explained, "No, no, I'm just training while watching the movie."
It was Team 7 out on a mission, and seeing Naruto about to be misunderstood, Hakuto and Sakura jumped down from the ceiling, showing their movie tickets to the manager.
"You guys must be ninja from Konoha," the manager deduced their purpose.
But the other viewers had had enough — bottles and objects started flying their way, forcing the group to run out in panic.
Outside the cinema, Sakura couldn't help but complain, "Why is it that every teacher we get is always late? So frustratingly slow."
Hakuto asked, "Was your previous teacher Kakashi also always late?"
Sakura nodded, "Yes, always like this."
Naruto remained entranced by the princess poster while Hakuto knew exactly where Anya had gone — just didn't expect her to still be missing when the mission had already begun.
"Don't compare me with that Kakashi guy. I'm only occasionally delayed," Anya appeared in front of the three looking rather pleased with herself. The reason for her lateness was naturally due to a night raid... she had paid a midnight visit to the Hokage. After learning she would accompany Hakuto on this mission, Tsunade had finally opened her heart, allowing Anya to fulfill her wish.
The result being one person arrived late while Tsunade still hadn't gotten up at this hour. Reflecting on last night's passion, Anya secretly wondered if she had been too aggressive. However, the night had brought many rewards — first, her chakra reserves had been replenished, and through their intimate connection, Tsunade's sage chakra had steadily increased. Once all the chakra sealed within her Yin Seal had transformed into sage chakra, she would have mastered Shikkotsu Forest Sage Art, potentially even acquiring cells similar to Hashirama's.
Just then, they heard the sound of galloping hooves.
Instinctively looking in the direction, they saw an elegant woman riding a white horse, leaping over the high wall of the movie theater and quickly disappearing.
"Is that... Princess Fengyun?" Sakura recognized her immediately.
Following closely behind, large groups of black-armored samurai chased after the princess.
"Hurry, let's go save her!" Without hesitation, Naruto took the lead and charged forward.
Before Anya could even finish saying "Wait," Naruto had already vanished without a trace.
"How is it?" Sakura and Hakuto heard Anya's words, but unlike Naruto, they didn't impulsively run after him.
Anya casually snapped her fingers, and the armored samurai who had just rushed forward came to an abrupt halt. Right before them, a wall of earth had mysteriously risen from the ground, completely blocking their path.
Hakuto and Sakura exclaimed in awe, "So amazing!"
A man wearing glasses approached and spoke to Anya, "You must be the Konoha ninja who accepted this escort mission."
Anya gave a slight nod. "That's correct."
"This time we'll be filming overseas, within the Land of Snow. We'll trouble you for protection during the journey."
Anya, having already checked the map prior to arriving, replied, "The Land of Snow is quite far from here."
The man nodded. "Yes, I'm the actress's agent, Santa, and I'll be guiding you all. They say when spring comes, the rainbow ice walls of the Land of Snow glow with seven colors, hiding within them the Land of Snow's precious treasures."
Hakuto became interested and asked, "Do you know what kind of treasure it is?"
"That…" Santa scratched the back of his head and chuckled. "I'm not quite sure about that part. Maybe it's just a rumor."
After Santa left, Sakura asked, "Aren't we going to look for Naruto?"
Anya shook her head. "No need. He's definitely with that actress. We'll run into him once we get moving."
Hearing this, Sakura hesitated before speaking.
Anya noticed. "You can speak openly if you have something to say. Since we're working together on this mission, there's no need to hold back."
"There's one thing… we're not going to look for Sasuke, right? Why are we heading so far away to the Land of Snow for this mission?" Sakura was always worried about Sasuke's safety and appeared uneasy.
Anya smiled calmly and replied, "Sakura, chasing after Sasuke isn't something you can do with words alone—it requires strength. Without enough strength, you won't even have the chance to see him. The reason I brought you all along on this mission is to train and grow through these experiences. Before I came, I analyzed various missions thoroughly, and this one is just suitable for you all to develop your skills."
"Oh, so what you're saying is there really are people who want to harm that princess?" Hakuto sensed the implication behind Anya's words.
"That's right." Anya answered. "Kakashi told me a lot about the Land of Snow before I arrived. It has ninja of its own—and they're said to be stronger than Kakashi was ten years ago."
Sakura took a deep breath and replied determinedly, "I'll give it my best shot."
"Effort alone isn't enough," Anya replied. "You also need talent—and you've got exactly what it takes to become a great Medical Ninja." She patiently explained, "Medical Ninjas actually have their own unique way of fighting. For now, let me teach you a basic technique first—the Mystical Palm Technique."
[Mystical Palm Technique]
Anya raised her hands. A vivid green light shimmered between her palms as chakra flowed forth, condensing into the sharp shapes of twin surgical blades.
"The Mystical Palm Technique can disrupt an enemy's chakra circulation and sever the nervous system—achieving a similar effect to the signature Gentle Fist of the Hyuga Clan." Anya waved her hand casually, slicing the wooden pillar beside her neatly in half.
"But unlike the Byakugan of the Hyuga Clan, we don't possess innate vision of the chakra network," she continued. "Therefore, you must thoroughly understand the structure of the human body and learn how to use the Mystical Palm Technique most efficiently to attack vital points."
"Anya said with a serious look, 'Training a Medical Ninja is actually far more difficult than becoming a combat ninja. They require entirely different skills than combat techniques, meticulous chakra control, and must study extensive specialized knowledge. They also need a sharp mind and strong perseverance.'"
Sakura nodded eagerly as she listened, her eyes gradually hardening with determination. She silently vowed to become the strongest Medical Ninja and successfully bring back Sasuke.
Meanwhile, Hakuto blinked in confusion. She really wanted to ask, "Is [Medical Ninjutsu] really that difficult? Why did I pick it up so quickly?"
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