MSIN: Chapter 166

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After a quick glance to confirm the general situation, Minato's team, Haori, and Sara left the scene.

Although there was a reason for the Sunagakure ninjas to be there, leaving in such a hurry wasn't scientifically rigorous from any perspective.

Of course, things wouldn't be so simple. Konoha would definitely continue to investigate Roran, but Minato or Haori wouldn't be the ones carrying out the mission.

After the group flew back to the Land of Fire, Minato's team and Haori went their separate ways. They would directly return to Konoha to report the detailed mission process, while Haori had another important task – to send Queen Sara… cough, Mayor Sara, home.

Comparing the land and other resources of the major countries, the Land of Fire was undoubtedly the best. This was one of the main reasons why other countries often ganged up on the Land of Fire. In terms of economic power, the Land of Fire was the undisputed No. 1.

The land was fertile, vast, and sparsely populated. It wouldn't be difficult to settle tens of thousands of people in the Land of Fire.

But for some reason, or perhaps out of concern, the former citizens of Roran were settled in a place relatively close to the Land of Rivers. This wasn't the central or core area of the Land of Fire, and there weren't any towns nearby.

You could call it relatively independent, or relatively isolated. In any case, there was a gap.

But in reality, the people of Roran were very satisfied with their current situation. They wished that the people of the Land of Fire wouldn't bother them.

Although they had changed environments, their situation hadn't changed much. They were still a group of people from the same country, and the surrounding environment was far superior to their former Roran, where there was nothing but desert. The land was more fertile, and life was easier and more stable. What could they possibly be dissatisfied with?

"So, Sara, goodbye. I have a feeling that we'll meet again in the future. But by then, I think the world will be at peace."

After reaching their destination, Haori put Sara down and smiled at her.

"For me, peace in Roran is world peace. And I don't see any need to meet you again."

Sara responded with a blank expression. A blank expression… because she didn't know what expression to use when facing Haori.

And this guy… she had only known him for a few days. They had spoken less than 20 sentences. But why did he sound like an old friend when saying goodbye?

Sara's understanding of Haori was limited to knowing his name and that he was a Konoha ninja. She knew almost nothing else.

Whenever she faced Haori, her emotions were quite complex. After all, it was this person who had suggested blowing up her home.

She didn't hate him, of course. She could still tell right from wrong.

But to say she was grateful… It was only right, but she couldn't accept it emotionally.

What would the hero from her dreams do to this person?

Sara couldn't find the answer.

Looking at her, Haori smiled faintly. He understood her feelings. After all, her home had just been destroyed, and she had come to a completely unfamiliar environment.

Sometimes, Haori preferred to be with ordinary people rather than ninjas.

But…

"Anyway, take care of yourself and your people."

After saying this, Haori turned and left. For him, the Roran matter could be considered closed. After all, he had achieved his goal of preventing certain people from using the Dragon Vein.

As he walked a distance, he could still hear the joyful shouts of "The queen is back!"

Roran was still Roran. Perhaps they would live a peaceful life from now on… Although it was enviable, this place didn't belong to Haori.

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Minato was fully responsible for reporting the matter of Roran. After returning to Konoha, Haori didn't have any new missions for the time being, so he lived the easy life that a ninja on a rest period should live.

But he also understood that this was the calm before the storm. When the fighting resumed, it would basically be the final battle of the Third Shinobi World War.

Any battle that was preceded by the word "final" was bound to be intense and brutal.

So, Haori also had to prepare. After Water Release, he was systematically practicing the next type of Release. Although he was still a long way from success, with the experience of the first time, his current training progress was within expectations.

Occasionally, he would also go and listen to Kushina's teachings. Lately, because Minato was able to stay in the village, his teacher had been in a good mood.

Then, one day, Haori ran into his friend, Uchiha Obito, at a training ground.

Minato was in the village, so Obito and the other members of his team were also in the village. They couldn't carry out missions independently yet.

Although Haori and Obito were members of a trio in school, they hadn't spent as much time together after graduation as Haori had with Kakashi.

The reason was that their ninja levels were different. Haori was a Chūnin, but he was often treated as a Jōnin. Obito was just a Chūnin.

Haori could occasionally go on missions with Kakashi, but he didn't have that opportunity with Obito.

"Isn't this Uchiha Obito, the elite ninja of the Uchiha clan? When did you become so diligent?"

Haori was clearly saying this in a joking tone, especially when he said "elite."

Obito, who was practicing Fire Release, clearly thought he was being mocked. He immediately turned around with an angry expression.

But when he turned around, his expression changed. He didn't expect to see a familiar face.

"What, it's just Haori."

Ignoring him, Haori began to look around.

"Hey, what are you looking for?"

"I'm looking for Rin. If she's not here, who are you trying so hard for?"

Haori's reason was good and strong.

"It has nothing to do with Rin. I'm just preparing for the upcoming Chūnin Exam, okay?"

Obito said dejectedly. He obviously hoped that Rin was here. If she was, he would try even harder.

"Another Chūnin Exam? How come I didn't notice?" Haori really didn't know about this.

"You're only being arrogant now. It's not that impressive that you passed the exam two years earlier than me, is it?" Obito said unhappily.

Haori didn't say anything. He could only silently apologize. Sorry, he had never taken this kind of exam before. He was always promoted directly. – No, he had taken the Chūnin Exam once, but not as a candidate, but as an examiner.

"When I pass this exam, I'll be on the same level as you and Kakashi."

Obito said, seeing that Haori wasn't reacting.

Haori hadn't spoken yet and apologized again. Sorry, my Class 3, Non-Restricted, First-Class Ninja License is about to be issued. Even if you become a Chūnin, you won't be on the same level as me.

"So… work hard for the Chūnin Exam. I'm going to go."

Haori felt that Obito was always trying to give himself a psychological advantage. It was kind of embarrassing, right?

Obito waved his hand, signaling for Haori to leave quickly, as if he had really been disturbed.

Haori took two steps and then stopped and turned around as if he had remembered something. Then, he said to Obito, "Obito, the war is at its end. Be careful. Don't die."

His tone was serious… But for an unknown event, all Haori could do was this. He didn't know when or how some things would happen.

So, it was just a reminder. After all, everyone has their own experiences, even their own "destiny." Haori was powerless to do anything about many things that happened to other people.

Maybe in the original plot, Obito was supposed to "die" at this time?

"Huh? Are you stupid? I won't die until I become Hokage and make Kakashi bow down to me." Obito said. Although he thought Haori's words were a bit strange, he didn't seem to care too much.

"Then work hard. I look forward to the day you become Hokage." Haori said.

But an Uchiha Hokage? Hehe.

"Just watch me!"

The idiot was always full of confidence.

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Later, although the war didn't resume, Haori's next assignment had already been decided.

"Orochimaru-sama admires me? And the pressure on the Kumogakure front line has eased, so I'll be transferred to the Kirigakure front line?"

Haori held the order paper and wanted to cry. He didn't know anything about Kumogakure or Kirigakure. He only knew that things like "Orochimaru's Haori Observation Diary" were probably about to be freshly released.

Why are my eyes always filled with tears? Because I love scientific research so deeply.

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