85: Chapter 85 Naruto! First C-Rank Mission"I want a different mission!Third Grandfather!Give me a different mission!I don't want to protect this rude drunkard!"
At this moment, the disheveled middle-aged man—Tazuna—took another swig of wine, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, straightened up slightly, and introduced himself:
"I.I'm the super famous bridge-building expert, Tazuna!Before I return home.and finish building the bridge connecting the Land of Waves and the mainland."
He hiccuped, his eyes seeming to clear for a moment, then filled with an undeniable firmness."You.risk your lives.to protect me!Do you understand?Risk your lives!"
"Risking your life?" Sakura exclaimed in surprise.Sasuke frowned as well.
Although Naruto was still angry about being the "shortest," hearing the impressive-sounding words "C-rank mission" and "risking one's life," coupled with Tazuna's unquestionable attitude, slightly weakened his resolve to resist.
More importantly, the Third Hokage added at the opportune moment: "If you refuse this mission, then for a long time to come, Class 7 will have to continue to carry out D-rank missions."
Thinking about the endless tasks of catching cats, weeding, and taking care of children.Naruto immediately deflated.
He glared at Tazner fiercely, like a defeated but still defiant little rooster, and muttered angrily:
".Okay, okay!This is so annoying!I'm going back to get my things!"
After saying that, he was the first to rush out of the Hokage's office to prepare supplies for the long-term mission.
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In the afternoon, at the magnificent gate of Konoha Village.
Kakashi was finalizing the mission paperwork and registering his departure from the village with the two Chunin guarding the gate—Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Kou.
"Kakashi-senpai, this is your pass and mission credentials.Please keep them safe." Izumo handed over the documents.
"Be careful on the road, Kakashi-sensei, and everyone in Class 7," Zitetsu also reminded them.
Just then, Naruto, who could no longer contain himself, shot out from Kakashi like an orange lightning bolt and was the first to rush out of the huge Konoha Gate, which symbolized the village's boundary!
"Wow--!"
Naruto stood on the land outside the village, breathing deeply and greedily the cool morning air.
Although the scenery before him—lush forests and winding dirt roads—seemed no different from the training grounds behind the village, an unprecedented and indescribable feeling filled his chest.
Freedom!Vastness!Adventure!
It felt as if invisible shackles had been broken, and my body and mind felt so light that I wanted to fly!
"Naruto!Why are you running so fast?" Sakura caught up and asked, hands on her hips.
Naruto turned around, his face radiating uncontrollable excitement and exhilaration, his blue eyes shining brightly.
"Sakura!Sasuke!Do you know what?I.I've never left Konoha Village even once in my entire life!"
He opened his arms wide, as if to embrace the whole world."Now I can finally go out and have some fun.uh, no, I mean, carry out my mission properly and see the outside world!Hahaha!"
Seeing Naruto's overly excited and clueless state, Tazuna took another gulp of his drink, his brow furrowing even more.He couldn't help but ask Kakashi again for confirmation:
"Hey.Jonin-san, is this kid.really okay?He looks like a greenhorn going on his first picnic."
Kakashi gave a helpless wry smile, pulled down his headband to cover his Sharingan, and soothed him in his usual lazy tone:
"Don't worry, Mr.Tazuna.With a Jonin like me by your side, there won't be any safety issues."
He silently added in his mind: 'As long as Naruto doesn't deliberately cause any earth-shattering trouble.'
With his "ball-escape" ability and uncanny combat prowess, he's more than capable of protecting himself and others.
But considering Naruto's recent unreliable behavior, Kakashi could only silently add an uncertain footnote in his mind: '.probably.'
Hey!You old geezer!
Upon hearing Tazuna question him once again, Naruto flew into a rage, abruptly turned around, pointed at Tazuna's nose, and loudly proclaimed:
"Listen up!I am Naruto Uzumaki!An elite ninja destined to become Hokage!Not some greenhorn!"
Tazner scoffed, took another swig of his drink, and his drunken face was full of disdain:
"Hokage?You mean the strongest ninja in your village?How could a brat like you possibly become one?Don't even dream about it!"
"snort!"
Naruto stood tall and proud, his eyes filled with unwavering determination."I've made up my mind!No matter how difficult it gets, I will strive to become Hokage!"
"At that time, everyone—including you, you disdainful old man—will have no choice but to acknowledge me!"
"Ha," Tazner hiccuped, staggered off along the dirt road, and tossed out a remark without looking back:
"Even if you really become Hokage.I will never accept you, you brat."
"you...!"
Naruto was so angry he jumped up and down, waving his fist at Tazuna's retreating figure."Damn it!Just you wait!I'll make you admit defeat!"
Kakashi watched the old man and the young girl bickering as they walked away, sighed helplessly, and waved to Sasuke and Sakura: "Alright, let's go too.we still have a long way to go."
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On the winding dirt road, the Seventh Squad escorted Tazna, who reeked of alcohol.
The tranquility of the forest was broken by footsteps and Tazna's occasional mutterings.
Sakura looked at Tazuna, who was walking unsteadily ahead, and couldn't help but ask curiously, "By the way, Mr.Tazuna, you're from the Land of Waves, aren't you?"
"Yeah, so what?"
Dazner didn't turn his head, his tone clearly annoyed, and took another swig of his drink.
Sakura ignored his attitude and turned to Kakashi: "Kakashi-sensei, are there ninjas in the Land of Waves?"
Kakashi, with his hands in his pockets, walked lazily and replied, "The Land of Waves itself has no ninjas."
He paused for a moment, then began to give the students a basic introduction to the ninja world:
"Gibberish."
Wow!I see!
Sakura looked at him with admiration, "The Hokage is truly amazing!"
However, she couldn't help but wonder to herself: 'It sounds impressive.but my great-grandfather always seemed like such a kind old man, could he really be that strong?'
Naruto, standing nearby, scoffed, thinking to himself, 'Tch!It's impossible to tell how powerful that old man, the Third Hokage, who's always smoking a pipe, really is, is.'
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