Chapter 163: Son, Mom is Very Disappointed in You
Naruto's bread was confiscated.
No milk either, because it's nutritious and helps the body grow.
Hinata was very satisfied with his performance.
It gave her a sense of being the head of the household.
She went to the kitchen and, after a short while, brought out a bowl of vegetable bone broth ramen.
Under her supervision, Naruto finished it quickly.
"I'm leaving now."
Naruto took a tissue to wipe his mouth and said, "I have to go on a mission."
"Mhm."
Hinata waved her hand and said nothing more.
Naruto arrived at the roof of the Hokage Building.
"Karin, come here."
"Me?"
Karin was slightly startled and walked up to him.
In the distance, Sakura looked at them in confusion.
But she didn't step forward.
She still understood etiquette.
She was just curious why he called Karin alone.
"What's wrong?"
Karin was equally confused.
"It's like this: I've established an organization and want to invite you to join."
"An organization?"
Karin was baffled.
Generally speaking, establishing organizations was the business of rogue Ninjas or wandering Ninjas.
For normal Ninjas, the organization is the NinjaVillage.
But if someone said Naruto was going to defect, she certainly wouldn't believe it.
"Is Sasuke in it too?"
Karin suddenly thought of this question.
Sasuke and Naruto had always acted together.
"Yes."
"Then I'll join!"
Karin answered without a second thought, then glanced at Sakura and asked, "What about Sakura? Isn't she joining?"
"Do you want her to join, or not?"
Naruto couldn't help but tease her.
"She should join, so there's a companion."
Although Karin wanted Sasuke all to herself, she currently had a good relationship with Sakura.
Naruto was a bit surprised, but he could understand.
"She will join, but it will take some time."
"Oh."
Karin breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "What does our organization do?"
"Probably saving the world."
"???"
Hearing this, Karin's face was full of question marks.
How can just the few of us save the world?
Cough cough.
It's more likely for her and Sasuke to create a new world.
"Tomorrow, you and I, plus Sasuke, the three of us will go on a mission."
"What mission?"
"An ordinary mission for the organization; you'll be responsible for healing Sasuke."
"Okay!"
Karin didn't care what the mission was; as long as she could heal Sasuke, it was fine.
And take the opportunity to get handsy.
Naruto watched her blush with excitement and couldn't help but shake his head.
He took out a scroll and said, "There's a set of organizational clothes inside; wear them tomorrow."
After finishing his explanations, Naruto walked toward the Hokage Office.
"Are you Jiraiya-sensei?"
He looked at the swollen face in front of him and asked hesitantly.
"I'll beat you to death, you rebellious disciple!"
Jiraiya, hearing his question, got so angry he grabbed a coffee table and wanted to strike.
"Put it down!"
Tsunade slapped the table and shouted angrily, "Where are your manners?!"
"..."
Jiraiya hesitated, returned the coffee table to its place, and muttered, "Tsunade, this kid is very wicked. If we don't beat him, he'll cause a huge disaster sooner or later!"
This guy actually fabricated words on his behalf.
Saying he didn't want missions, but love letters instead.
Damn!
Even if he really did think that way.
But if you say it out loud, won't I get beaten?
"I think he's quite good."
Tsunade raised an eyebrow and said with a cold laugh, "As for you, you're not acting your age."
Jiraiya suddenly heard the BGM of'Snowflakes fluttering, northern wind whistling' in his ears.
He really had suffering he couldn't voice.
He could only blame his usual terrible behavior.
The young man Shibuki, wearing a Takigakureheadband, couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead upon seeing this scene.
Konoha seemed to be far from the image in his memory.
Is this really reliable?
Tsunade glanced at him, regained her dignified Hokage image, and said, "Jiraiya, the mission content is as follows: you and Naruto just need to escort Shibuki safely to Takigakure."
Jiraiya nodded gloomily and said, "I understand."
"Shibuki, go with them."
Tsunade turned her head and said.
"Alright."
Shibuki was a bit formal; he bowed slightly and said, "Hokage-sama, I'll take my leave now."
Jiraiya looked at Tsunade reluctantly but received a roll of her eyes.
"Why did you talk nonsense to Tsunade?"
After leaving the office, Jiraiya questioned him.
"To help you."
Naruto looked at him and asked, "What? Have you lost your youthful arrogance? Those words should have been spoken by you yourself."
Jiraiya was slightly shaken and fell into silence.
With age and responsibility increasing, he indeed didn't dare to say things like receiving love letters anymore.
Speaking of which, he somewhat envied Naruto.
It's so good to be young.
The northwestern part of the Land of Fire borders the Land of Waterfall.
Naruto hadn't been to Takigakure, so he couldn't use the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Plus, Tsunade had previously said to try not to use it in front of Ninjas from other Villages.
He understood what she meant.
The Flying Thunder God Technique is definitely a strategic-level Ninjutsu.
It can be said to be impossible to guard against.
Especially when the enemy is unaware, they can only let Naruto come and go as he pleases, unable to stop him.
The three of them, led by Shibuki, headed toward Takigakure.
The journey was peaceful.
By the second day, they had arrived at their destination.
Takigakure belongs to forces friendly with Konoha Village, which is why the escort mission was accepted.
"It's right here."
Shibuki pointed at the waterfall not far away, his face showing some excitement.
His personality was soft and somewhat timid; he had been very formal all along.
It was hard for anyone to associate him with the identity of the Takigakure leader.
But seeing his hometown, he revealed a rare smile.
The Water Curtain Cave.
Naruto looked around.
They were in front of a cliff over a hundred meters high.
The river water falling from a great height formed a waterfall.
The sound of water echoed, deafeningly loud.
And the entrance to Takigakure was hidden within the waterfall.
Due to its superior terrain, it hadn't suffered any foreign invasions since its establishment.
Except for that time they brainlessly sent Kakuzu to assassinate Senju Hashirama.
It just so happened that Senju Hashirama was a goofball who thought Kakuzu's courage was commendable, so he let him return alive.
Naruto felt that Kakuzu killing the Takigakure high-level officials might have been due to this mission in addition to the betrayal.
If it were him, he wouldn't be able to stand it either.
But for some unknown reason, when Senju Hashirama was distributing the Tailed Beasts, he gave the Seven-Tails to Takigakure.
Shibuki stepped forward a few paces and formed hand seals.
The waterfall suddenly spread to the sides, defying the laws of physics, and a waterway appeared.
He revealed a smile, his inner hesitation dissipating, and said, "Please follow me, you two."
Logically, having escorted him here, the mission should have ended.
But Konoha is one of the Five Great Villages after all; he couldn't be too rude.
Naruto and Jiraiya made no move upon hearing this, stopping in their tracks.
They had already sensed danger.
"What's wrong?"
Shibuki received no response and turned his head in confusion toward the two.
"Shibuki, step back a few paces."
Jiraiya said with a serious expression.
Shibuki was slightly taken aback, an ominous premonition surfacing in his heart.
But he said nothing, obediently retreating behind Jiraiya.
"Come out."
Jiraiya's gaze fell on a certain spot in the waterfall, and he said, "You've been discovered."
The next moment, a vortex exploded on the water's surface.
Countless water droplets, like dust filling the sky, instantly covered the three of them.
Immediately, the water droplets elongated, forming needle-like senbon, all pointing toward their vital points.
"Rain Ninja?"
An uneasy expression appeared on Shibuki's face.
At this time, people outside did not yet know that Hanzou was dead, so in their minds, besides the Five Great Villages, Amegakure was the most powerful.
Naruto could only say it was a stroke of luck, a coincidence.
After all, even without Hanzou, there was still the Akatsuki Organization.
There was no problem saying it was powerful.
"Humph!"
Jiraiya happened to be in a bad mood.
I can't beat Tsunade or Naruto, but can I not beat you?
He opened his mouth and spat out a stream of fire.
The scorching surface had an oily sheen.
Fire Release: Flame Bullet!
The Flame Bullet expanded instantly, turning into a sea of fire and evaporating the senbon.
Mist filled the air, making the entire cliff look somewhat dreamlike.
Water Release certainly counters Fire Release.
But that's only if the two people are equal in strength.
Not many in the entire Ninja World could counter the Fire Release performed by Jiraiya.
His attack did not stop.
He clapped his hands together, and his hair suddenly grew long.
He looked like a white lion's head.
Under his control, the hair pierced through the waterfall at an extremely high speed.
The Rain Ninja hidden in the shadows was horrified.
He pulled out the umbrella from his back and opened it to protect himself.
But it was of no use.
The white hair struck the surface of the umbrella, the powerful force pushing him back into the mountain wall.
Mud mixed with the splashing water from the waterfall soaked his clothes.
While he was rejoicing over his narrow escape, the white hair, like the sturdiest of swords, pierced through his umbrella and then into his heart.
Blood flowed everywhere.
Jiraiya tossed his head.
His hair retracted, with no bloodstains on it.
With the force of the withdrawal, the Rain Ninja's corpse was pulled out and landed in front of the three.
"It really is a Rain Ninja!"
Shibuki looked at the headband on the corpse, an expression of disbelief on his face. "Why would a Rain Ninja be here? No one besides the Ninjas of Takigakure should know about this."
No one answered.
Jiraiya looked up to see two umbrellas spinning wildly in the sky.
The air was instantly filled with senbon.
They were dense, with no gaps.
There are two more.
Jiraiya scanned the surroundings, his hands not stopping.
He spat out a stream of black toad oil from his mouth, which was then ignited by a spark of fire. Instantly, like dry wood meeting a fierce flame, the air crackled as a super fireball over ten meters large appeared.
Seeing this, Naruto pulled Shibuki back.
Because of the Rain Ninja situation, this young leader had already fallen into a panic.
He frowned and said, "The mission has changed now. Takigakure might be in danger. If you agree, we can upgrade the C-rank mission to an S-rank, with the content changed to helping you retake the Village."
"I agree!"
Shibuki snapped out of it and answered immediately.
He remembered now that the one escorting him was one of the legendary Sannin, Jiraiya.
No matter what happened in Takigakure, there would be no problem.
But at the thought of a Village with a Jinchurikibeing taken over...
Fuu might be in danger.
His face showed worry again.
To the side, Jiraiya had already found the other two Rain Ninjas, but he didn't go for the kill this time.
Ninja Art: Frog Transformation Technique!
Two large green frogs were seen hopping in front of them.
"Give me a few minutes to interrogate them."
Jiraiya rubbed his wrists, his face showing some excitement.
Naruto raised an eyebrow.
This guy doesn't think those two frogs are me, does he?
The methods are so cruel.
Under Jiraiya's interrogation, he obtained the cause and effect of this incident.
"Suien..."
Shibuki called his name, feeling lost.
He hadn't expected it to be his former teacher who, in league with Amegakure, had occupied Takigakure.
"It's not too late,"
Jiraiya glanced at him and said, "They only just entered. With the Jinchuriki's strength, they shouldn't have been taken down yet."
Shibuki forced himself to wake up upon hearing this, and he hurriedly said, "Suien is my teacher and an Advisor to Takigakure; he knows the Villagevery well. We must hurry!"
Jiraiya nodded.
Not completely beyond hope.
At least he has a deep love for the Village.
He extinguished the exploding tags on the waterway, and the three of them followed the winding stone path, finally arriving at Takigakure.
Naruto felt as if he were in the 'Peach Blossom Spring.'
This place is suitable for seclusion.
"Over there!"
Shibuki heard the sound of fighting, looked up, and said, "It's the Village Building."
Except for the Five Great Villages, other NinjaVillages generally do not use the title of Kage.
The three of them set off immediately and arrived in a few seconds.
In front of a large building, two sides were engaged in battle.
But clearly, the Takigakure side was at a disadvantage.
The leader of the other side was a middle-aged man wearing a Takigakure headband, followed by about twelve Rain Ninjas; he was likely Suien.
"Why don't I see Fuu?"
Shibuki scanned the area and was suddenly startled. "Did something happen to her?"
In any Ninja Village, the Jinchuriki is the most important.
Besides, Fuu had a very good relationship with him.
"I'll go find her,"
Naruto spoke up at the right time, "Leave these people to you two."
He really had no interest in fighting; it would be better to go play with the Seven-Tails.
"Fine."
Jiraiya nodded.
With Kagura Minds Eye, finding people is most convenient.
Shibuki hesitated but said nothing.
He was worried about Naruto's strength, but with Jiraiya making the arrangement, he didn't dare to object.
Naruto turned and left, his mind sinking into the Sealing Space.
"Big Fox, are you familiar with the Seven-Tails, Chōmei?"
His impression of the Seven-Tails was that of a giant moth.
Although its Chakra was ranked third, its strength felt mediocre.
It might also be because of Fuu.
Her strength was relatively average.
"Familiar!"
Kurama said without thinking, "They're all my younger brothers; how could I not be familiar?"
Naruto curled his lip and Make complaints, "You said the same thing last time, and what happened? Shukaku didn't even acknowledge you."
"Bullshit!"
Kurama felt his dignity was being compromised and said loudly, "In the end, didn't this old man still put him in his place?!"
"Tsk."
Naruto followed the massive Chakra detected by Kagura Minds Eye to a room.
A little loli who looked about the same age as him, with dark skin and green hair, was lying on the bed sleeping.
More accurately, she was unconscious.
He looked at the dark-skinned girl and said thoughtfully, "It looks like some kind of drug."
"Chōmei! Chōmei! Can you hear me?"
Kurama shouted in the Tailed Beast exclusive channel.
"You are?"
After a moment, Chōmei's voice came through, "Kurama?"
Although Fuu had fainted, it didn't affect the beast.
"It is indeed this old man."
Kurama shook his head and said in a big-brother tone, "I didn't expect that after so many years, you'd be doing so miserably."
He almost said it.
Son, Mom is very disappointed in you.
Thanks to Wu Silu for the tip. PS: Only four thousand words today, I owe one chapter, I'll organize it.