The next day, at the Hokage Building's mission hall.
"First, congratulations to everyone on officially becoming ninjas… From today onwards, you are independent Leaf Genin."
"Hmm… So… Team Seven's first mission is…"
The Third Hokage sat at the table, looking at Sasuke and the other two, then lowered his head to check the mission scroll.
"Hey… Sasuke… What do you think our first mission will be?"
"Will it be to protect a feudal lord's princess? Or escort some important intel?"
"Or perhaps to eradicate bandits and bullies…"
Looking at the constantly flipping mission scroll, Naruto turned his head and whispered excitedly.
Thinking of the ninja stories circulating in Konoha, Naruto couldn't suppress his inner excitement…
"You're overthinking it, Naruto…"
Sasuke rolled his eyes and said indifferently. Did he really think they could defeat a great demon king without even leaving the beginner village?
What a joke…
"Here it is."
"Your mission is a D-rank mission to help villagers drive away wild boars."
"This can also train your teamwork…"
Under Naruto's bewildered expression, the Third Hokage finally found a mission.
"Yes, Hokage-sama… Team Seven, depart to execute the mission."
Kakashi stepped forward two paces, took the mission request, and gestured for the three of them to head to the destination.
"What the heck… I thought it would be some super exciting mission, but I didn't expect it to be just driving away wild boars."
Naruto followed closely, his face long, his deep disappointment evident.
"Actually, this is already far beyond my expectations!
At least it's much better than weeding, babysitting, finding cats, or walking dogs…"
Sasuke expressed his opinion with his hands in his pockets, his gaze wandering between Kakashi and Naruto.
It wouldn't be too much to get some rewards from these two while on a mission, right…
"Huh??
We also have to weed, babysit, find cats, and walk dogs??
Damn it, what kind of ninja is that… Kakashi-sensei, there won't be such boring missions, right!"
Naruto stopped in his tracks and shouted, asking for clarification.
"Well, Sasuke is right… As ninjas, as long as a client issues a mission, we have to execute it as required."
"Let alone these, there are even more absurd missions…"
Kakashi didn't stop walking, breaking Naruto's idealized fantasy of ninjas as he went.
At the same time, he secretly glanced at Sasuke, feeling another wave of admiration.
Sasuke, as expected of someone from the prestigious Uchiha clan… His insight and mindset are far superior to Naruto's!
"As expected of Sasuke-kun, he knows so much…"
Sakura, the atmosphere setter, immediately caught up, her eyes sparkling with adoration.
"How lame… I didn't expect becoming a ninja to involve such boring missions."
Naruto instantly deflated upon receiving the definite answer, and most of his initial enthusiasm for the mission faded at the same time…
Soon, the group of four arrived at a corner of the village according to the mission request.
"You're finally here, ninja-samas… My fields are at the edge of the village, so wild boars often come to trample the rice paddies."
"Recently, it's become an infestation, with over a dozen wild boars coming in groups… So I beg you, please drive all the nearby wild boars away."
The client immediately explained the situation with a bitter face upon seeing Kakashi and the three others.
If they delayed any longer, this year's harvest would be completely ruined…
"Is that so?
It seems there's at least one wild boar pack…"
Kakashi nodded, analyzing, then shifted his gaze to Sasuke and the other two.
"Now, it's time to put your information gathering skills into practice."
"Sasuke, Naruto, Sakura."
"The three of you, go gather information on the number of wild boars and their pack locations within a two-kilometer radius."
"I'll stay here to prevent wild boars from appearing again and trampling the fields… Remember, this is information gathering, not expulsion!"
"Do not alert them and cause the wild boars to scatter, which would only increase the trouble."
Kakashi issued the command with a stern gaze, changing the atmosphere of the scene.
"Information gathering?
Hehe, I'm best at this!
Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu…"
Naruto's blood was re-ignited upon hearing this, and he formed hand signs with great enthusiasm, shouting.
Bang, bang, bang, a dozen Naruto clones appeared in an instant, accompanied by white smoke…
"So many people, it looks very reliable!
Professional…"
The client was immediately surprised and delighted, quickly affirming.
"Hehehe… Of course, I'm a ninja after all… Sasuke, Sakura, just watch my performance today…"
Naruto, praised, immediately puffed out his chest and became smug.
He looked utterly conceited, as if he was the third most important being in the universe!
"Idiot… Who told you to create so many clones at once?"
"With your chakra, they'll only last about a minute at most!"
"It's completely useless…"
Before Sasuke and Sakura could speak, Kakashi was already sternly reprimanding Naruto.
This caused the client's excited expression to change…
"One minute?
What good are so many useless clones… Sure enough, I shouldn't have trusted this kid."
The client spoke mercilessly, without giving Naruto any face.
This caused Naruto, who had just been scolded by Kakashi, to slump, feeling greatly disheartened…
[Sure enough, Naruto can't even be cool for a second.]
[Unlike me, who can only be cool my entire life…]
Sasuke sighed inwardly, then turned to look at Kakashi.
"Kakashi-sensei, don't you have any experience or advice to give us?"
"This is our first mission, as our teacher, you wouldn't not give us some guidance, would you…"
Sasuke said with burning eyes, beginning to test the system's limits.
If he could hint for advice, then he wouldn't be blamed for not playing fair!
"Experience or advice?
Well, that…"
Kakashi's expression stiffened upon hearing this, and he rubbed his nose with an embarrassed smile.
Does being a jonin instructor require so much trouble?
He didn't have so many issues back in his day!
"Hmm, my advice is to offer fewer opinions and obey orders."
"Let's go, everyone… Come back and gather at three in the afternoon."
Under Sasuke's expectant gaze, Kakashi pondered for a moment and shamelessly replied.
Instantly, Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura all slumped… This teacher, as expected, was still so unreliable!
[Warning: Host hinting or inducing others to offer advice will not trigger a system mission…]
At the same time, Sasuke heard the system's warning in his ear.
This made Sasuke curl his lips, feeling a bit bored… This makes it less fun, System-kun…
"Let's go, let's finish the mission in one go!
Sasuke… If you're scared, just stay here and wait for me to come back and teach you some experience."
Naruto clapped his fist into his palm, a playful sneer in his eyes, and shouted arrogantly.
After speaking, he pushed off the ground and rushed into the forest, beginning his action…
[Detected Naruto's malicious suggestion, triggering a 10x D-rank reward.]
[Mission: Slap Naruto's face; Reward: 0.2 units of chakra…]
Sasuke's expression instantly changed from cloudy to clear upon hearing this. Naruto really was a bringer of wealth!
With these 0.2 units of chakra, his chakra reserves would be equivalent to half of Kakashi's…
"Hmph, information gathering isn't the place for your arrogance."
"Sharingan, activate…"
Sasuke sneered, his eyes turning crimson as he shot out like an arrow from a bow.
"These two…"
Sakura saw that Sasuke had even activated his Sharingan, shook her head, and quickly followed.
"Using the Sharingan to enhance perception and quickly gather information, a good idea… However, with a genin's chakra, it will only last about five minutes."
"Still too naive…"
Kakashi muttered softly, watching the three's retreating figures, then smoothly pulled out his little red book and savored it…
The client???