Chapter 11 I love this kind of mission the most!
"Hello, moshimoshi, this is Naruto, can you hear me?"
Kizaru said into the radio, his face full of surprise.
"Oh, that's strange, why is there no sound, moshimoshi?"
Kizaru spoke unhurriedly.
Not far away, Sakura watched Naruto's leisurely, unhurried posture, and she was fuming!
It was their first mission.
They had just received their mission equipment, the radio.
Naruto immediately started clamoring to test the radio.
Then, she and Sasuke were forcibly made to wear the transceivers.
And then, the scene from just now unfolded.
Bang!
Sakura punched Naruto on the forehead.
A bump appeared on Naruto's head at a visible speed.
At the same time, Sakura's angry voice came through:
"Can't you at least turn on the device first!"
Kizaru rubbed his head and stood up casually.
His attitude towards Sakura at this moment was like an old grandfather looking at a mischievous little girl.
"Oh, so that's how it is, moshimoshi, what's going on? Still no sound?"
Kizaru tilted his head, looking at the radio as he spoke, his mouth twisting in an exaggerated way.
"It's upside down!"
Sakura yelled at Naruto.
"Oh, oh…"
Kizaru quickly flipped the radio over!
"Mos…."
Bang!
Another punch landed on Naruto's forehead, "Stop trying!"
…Sasuke watched this noisy scene, his eyelids twitching wildly, his mouth twitching.
What sin had he committed to end up with two such ridiculous teammates?
Kakashi also looked helpless.
These students of this generation are hard to lead, indeed~
"Ahem…"
The Third Hokage coughed lightly.
"Team 7, today's mission is to help a family on the south side of the Village with weeding, so the radio is not needed."
Weeding?
Weeding!!!
Kakashi, however, looked indifferent, standing casually to the side. If it weren't for the fact that they were receiving a mission and Hokage-sama was present, he would have already pulled out his Make-Out Paradise… A special edition of Make-Out Paradise had just been released, and he had just bought it but hadn't had time to read it… But just thinking about it made his heart itch.
Sakura, on the other hand, was full of anticipation: a pastoral life with Sasuke-kun… their feelings… would surely warm up quickly, wouldn't they?
Sasuke was a bit unwilling: a mission like weeding was destined not to involve any combat, and his current strength was still far from that man's.
As for Kizaru, he eagerly ran to the Third Hokage: "How much is the mission reward? How much?"
His eyes were quite eager, and his tone, unlike his usual unhurried manner, showed a hint of urgency.
The Third Hokage and Kakashi's eyes lit up at the sight.
This anxious and flustered personality was the Naruto they remembered!
Naruto's strange way of speaking these past two days, and his unusual style of action, perhaps, was just a prank by the child Naruto.
Or perhaps… he thought it was cool.
Children are all like this; their interests change quickly.
One moment they're very interested in playing house, the next they'll find it too childish, and that playing war is what boys should do.
There are plenty of precedents for this kind of thing.
"Ahem, because it's a D-rank mission, the lowest level, the mission reward is only 500 ryo."
The Third Hokage cleared his throat. He wasn't entirely sure if this reward would satisfy Naruto.
However, for a child who lives on a tiny monthly allowance, and often has to rely on instant noodles, this amount should at least pique his interest, right?
Five hundred ryo!!!
That… much!
Kizaru was a little shocked!
It was just weeding.
That could buy seven bowls of ramen, and even extra char siu in one bowl!
A mission like this, with no danger, generous pay, and the ability to clock in… I, Kizaru… love it the most!
"Yay! I'm going to weed today!" Kizaru jumped three feet high.
After shouting, he walked out first.
He was a bit hurried, as if he had an urgent matter.
This impatient nature, it's definitely a three-minute wonder… Kakashi shook his head and strolled out of the mission assignment office.
As soon as he stepped out, Kakashi couldn't help but reach into his Ninja tool pouch and pull out… the latest edition of Make-Out Paradise, reading it with great relish.
Being in the mission assignment office with Hokage-sama present had almost suffocated him.
Reading while walking, it didn't affect him at all.
Sasuke and Sakura, who were following behind Kakashi, were a little curious.
What exactly was that little red book in Kakashi-sensei's hand?
Was it… that interesting…?
Meanwhile, at the mission assignment office.
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, watched Team 7 leave, a smile appearing on his face.
These children are gradually growing into Ninja.
Now is their beginning and start.
You must work hard, successors of the Will of Fire~
Kakashi is different from other sensei~
To become Hokage, one must be from the Hokagelineage.
Teacher and student, siblings, or descendants, any is fine… As for other Ninja… just thinking about it is enough… Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, reaching for the pipe he had placed on his desk.
Hmm?
???
Where did my pipe go again?
Hiruzen Sarutobi recalled the scene from just now.
"Naruto!!!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's roar echoed throughout the entire mission assignment office.
This was the second time!
When did he develop such a bad habit?
Did he have some deep-seated grudge against his pipe?
After a careful recollection, Hiruzen Sarutobiunderstood.
No wonder… no wonder Naruto ran up to him to ask about the mission reward, and no wonder he left in such a hurry. It was all for his pipe!
That little rascal!
…On the other side, Kizaru touched the pipe already in his Ninja tool pouch.
Feeling the familiar patterns on it.
Hmm~
Good, it is indeed the same pipe from last time.
The Third Hokage really bought this pipe back again.
It seems that the one who keeps peeking at him from time to time is this very bad old man.
However… although this pipe is old and broken, and not made of good material, it can still fetch a hundred ryo.
"A hundred ryo, a hundred ryo, not enough to spend on one meal of ramen…"
Naruto hummed a strange tune.
Kakashi focused on his little red book, ignoring Naruto's silly behavior.
Energetic children are all like this!
Sakura, meanwhile, occasionally stole glances at Sasuke, who was walking seriously, his face like ice.
Sasuke-kun today is also incredibly handsome.
I want to marry him so badly, what should I do… As for Sasuke, he was thinking about how to combine training with the weeding mission.
Improving his strength was paramount!
As soon as he thought of that man, as soon as he thought of that night, Sasuke gritted his teeth!
I'll kill you sooner or later!
…Just like that, the four members of Team 7 arrived at the southern part of the Village.
Kakashi put away his little red book, pointed forward with one hand, "This is the field you need to weed today."
Kizaru looked at the field, which stretched as far as the eye could see, without a discernible end, "It's that big? But earning five hundred ryo, that's normal!"
Kakashi glanced at Naruto.
"Let me make it clear to you beforehand, the mission reward you'll get isn't five hundred ryo!"
"What? Is there…?" Kizaru's eyes widened, his characteristic smile appeared, and his mouth began to twist, "…more?"