Chapter 147: Kabuto's Commission

'What should we do next?'

Kurenai looked at Aoba and the others, pondering for a moment.

According to what Might Guy said before, the Genin exams were already over, and so was the self-introduction.

It seemed like there was indeed nothing scheduled for the first day.

"How about… we just go and take a mission to do?"

"Eh? Taking a mission on the first day? Won't it be too difficult?", Yakumo asked with some concern.

Kurenai shook her head, "No need to worry about that. At the start, Genin teams can only accept D-rank missions, which are usually things like picking up trash or finding pets. Very easy."

"Ah? Isn't that too boring then?"

"Then what do you want to do instead?"

Kurenai glared at Yakumo. The latter immediately shrank back and didn't say anything more.

Aoba and Hinata didn't say much either.

The former didn't have much expectation for D-rank missions to begin with, and the latter simply enjoyed peace and quiet. As long as she was with Aoba, it didn't matter what the mission was.

Still, Kurenai explained, "All newly graduated Genin teams can only take D-rank missions. Only after completing a certain number of D-rank missions and accumulating enough experience can you take C-rank or higher missions."

"This is Konoha's rule, and if you want to participate in the Chunin Exams, you also have to complete enough D-rank missions first."

"Alright~ But as long as I'm with Aoba, it shouldn't be boring."

"..."

Kurenai didn't want to deal with this love-struck disciple anymore.

She directly led the three of them to the Hokage building to take a mission.

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"A mission on the first day?", Shizune looked at Kurenai with some surprise.

Konoha's mission-taking procedure was very strict.

The Jonin leader had to first go to the mission hall to accept a mission, then go get the Hokage's approval, and after completing it, also make a mission report to submit to the Hokage for review.

That's why the Hokage was always incredibly busy, and no one really knew exactly what they were busy with.

Fortunately, Tsunade had established a secretary team. Otherwise, with Tsunade's personality, she probably wouldn't want to keep working after just a few days.

"I don't really have much to teach them anyway, so I figured we might as well just do a mission. I also don't know why the Hokage arranged for me to be their Jonin leader."

Kurenai's expression was a bit helpless. Hearing this, Shizune inadvertently glanced at Aoba.

If Kurenai were to find out that the real reason was because she was the weakest among all the Jonin leaders…

She would definitely have a mental breakdown, get upset and make a scene.

"Haha, that's true. I'm sure Lady Tsunade had her reasons for arranging it this way," Shizune smiled awkwardly and stamped the mission sheet.

Kurenai then took Aoba and the others to the riverside.

That's right.

Their first mission was cleaning up trash from the river.

Kurenai had originally thought it would be a simple but time-consuming mission.

But after Aoba summoned over a dozen shadow clones, she went silent.

This Shadow Clone Jutsu was also something Tsunade had taught him, having more skills never hurt.

The dozen or so shadow clones quickly cleaned the entire surface of the lake.

He then looked at Kurenai, "Sister Kurenai, why don't we go take another mission?"

Kurenai looked at him for a moment, sighed, and shook her head, "No, let's just leave it at that for today. How about I treat you all to Ichiraku Ramen tonight?"

Yakumo and Hinata didn't say anything but looked at Aoba…

This scene made Kurenai's mouth twitch again.

'Alright, alright!'

'First day and they've already sidelined me, huh?'

'Who's the Jonin leader again?'

Who can understand this? Two love-struck girls in one team, this team can't be led properly.

"I'm fine with that," Getting treated to food was obviously a good thing, and Aoba had no objections.

But he was a little worried whether Kurenai's wallet could handle it.

'Hinata's appetite… is terrifying!'

Aoba moved close to Kurenai's side, tugged at her, and said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Sister Kurenai, remember to bring more money tonight."

The warm wind in her ear made Kurenai's earlobes flush slightly. She froze for a second before reacting.

She had almost forgotten about Hinata's appetite.

She wasn't someone who lacked money, but if she didn't bring enough cash and had to borrow from her students or couldn't let them eat their fill, that would indeed be pretty embarrassing.

"You're quite considerate, huh? Got it. See you tonight then," Kurenai pinched Aoba's cheek and then left.

"Aoba, what did you say to sensei just now?", As soon as Kurenai left, Yakumo leaned in beside Aoba.

"Nothing. It's still early for dinner, do you two have any plans?"

The two were immediately distracted by the change in topic. Yakumo thought for a moment, "How about we go shopping together? I was planning to buy some summer clothes."

"I'm fine with that. Hinata, how about you?"

Aoba nodded and then looked at Hinata.

"I'm fine with it too," Hinata nodded obediently.

In the end, the three of them each bought two sets of clothes at the clothing store. Afterward, they wandered around the street aimlessly.

Playing little games at the street stalls, buying some snacks to munch on…

Time quickly passed until evening.

The three of them absolutely feasted on Kurenai, their new teacher.

After agreeing on a time to meet the next day, they each returned home.

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[Back at the Senju Residence]

Tsunade lounged lazily on the sofa.

"I heard you already completed a D-rank mission. I guess that means you're officially a ninja now. How did it feel?"

"It was alright, just normal," Aoba replied casually.

"It was your first time, and with two cute girls too. Didn't feel a bit excited?", Tsunade sat up, crossing her long legs and propping up her delicate feet.

"Uh… just normal," Aoba replied blandly.

"The mission was too easy, ended before I even felt anything."

"Too easy?", Tsunade thought for a while, considering the strength of Aoba's team, and nodded.

If they just did low-rank missions like other teams, step by step, it would indeed be a waste.

Might as well speed things up a bit and try to take on harder missions sooner.

They were all geniuses after all, having them pick up trash every day was indeed a bit of a waste.

Suddenly, she seemed to remember something, "Right, I happen to have a not-too-big, not-too-small mission here."

"What kind of mission?", Aoba showed a curious expression.

"You know that orphanage outside the village?"

"Orphanage?"

"The head of that orphanage used to be a top spy from Root. Later, she quit Root and established an orphanage outside Konoha."

"There are quite a few school-age children in that orphanage. The commission is to invite them to take part in next month's entrance exam."

Aoba was confused, "They don't want to attend the Ninja Academy?"

Tsunade shook her head, "This commission was issued by Kabuto Yakushi. It's a C-rank mission."

"According to him, the head of the orphanage is very opposed to the children there becoming ninjas, so the mission is to persuade her. Once she agrees, the mission is complete."

Kabuto Yakushi was also transferred to Konoha Hospital after Root was disbanded. He had high medical talent, even better than Shizune.

"What do you think? Want to take this mission?"

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