Chapter 36: Here Comes! The Mission to the Land of Waves

"Attention, everyone. The target is moving."

"How far are we from the target now?"

"Five meters away. We can act at any time."

"Good! Let's go."

"Ah!"

"Meow meow meow."

As the cat let out a heart - wrenching scream, Naruto successfully captured it.

"Confirm if it's the target!"

"Yes!"

"Teacher Kakashi, is there no more challenging mission?"

As Naruto roared in dissatisfaction, Kakashi's earpiece suddenly made a loud noise. He shuddered and then slumped to the ground like a deflated balloon.

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"Team Kakashi, your next mission is..."

The Third Hokage was sitting upright in his chair, smoking a cigarette and about to assign the next mission when Naruto flatly refused.

"No way! Why do we always get these kinds of missions? I want to do something more challenging! Why do we have to do tasks like taking care of kids or finding lost items all day long! I want something better!"

"Idiot! What do you think a ninja's mission is!"

As Iruka roared, Naruto retorted defiantly.

"The three of us can snatch the bells from Teacher Kakashi, an elite Jonin. We're strong enough for more challenging missions!"

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Kakashi: Can we just talk without suddenly dragging me into it? It's really rude.

"Grandpa Hokage, I'm no longer that lonely little kid. Now I have trustworthy companions. I think we should undertake more challenging missions."

"Trustworthy companions, huh? Hahaha, well, I'll make an exception and let you take on a C - rank mission as a bodyguard."

"Really? Is it for a Daimyō or a princess? What if a pretty princess takes a fancy to me, huh?"

Naruto, lost in his own fantasies, grinned. Suddenly, a strong sense of killing intent came from behind. He mechanically turned around and saw Sasuke's contemptuous look.

"Of course, it's better if it's for a Daimyō!"

"Zla-------"

The heavy door slowly opened, and a shabby old man reeking of alcohol walked out. The old man took a sip of wine as soon as he entered and started shouting.

"What? They're all kids? Is that stupid and shortest one over there really a ninja?"

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"Hey! Old man, show some respect. Even if Sasuke looks like a pretty boy, he's a genuine ninja. Moreover, he's extremely powerful and fierce! How can you slander him like that!"

(￣ε(#￣)

"Ah-----"

"Idiot, I'm talking about you!"

"Waaah~ Uncle, I've done nothing to you. Why are you picking on me!"

Looking at Naruto's swollen face beaten to a pulp, Tazuna swallowed back all his teasing and instead asked with concern.

"Hey! Is it really okay for him to be beaten like this?"

"Oh, this? Please rest assured, Mr. Tazuna. The only good thing about this kid is that he's tough!"

Tazuna cast a nervous glance at Sasuke. This pretty - boy looks so clean - cut, yet he's so ruthless!

"Can you get me a different bodyguard? I don't wanna be with such a fierce guy!"

(▼へ▼メ)

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"Sasuke?!"

"Brother, why are you with Mr. Shisui?"

"We're going to Shisui's place for dinner today. We came out to buy some ingredients for dinner. But what are you going to do with that bag on your back?"

"Our team just took on a mission to escort Mr. Tazuna back to the Land of Waves."

Itachi looked up and smiled back at Kakashi, who was greeting him.

"Senior Kakashi, I'll leave my younger brother in your care."

"Haha, don't worry. I'll do my best."

"Okay, goodbye, brother!"

Itachi watched his younger brother waving goodbye to him and hung his head, looking lonely.

"What's wrong, Itachi? Sasuke is just going on a mission. Do you have to look so dejected?"

"When he was little, he used to stick to me all the time. He always followed me around and asked me to train with him. But in the blink of an eye, he's grown so big. Seeing him gradually become independent, having good friends and a team, I felt a moment of loneliness."

"Ouch! What're you doing all of a sudden?"

Itachi reached up to touch the bump on his head and looked at Shisui strangely.

"You're such a brother - con! Sasuke has grown up and has his own life. You should also think more about yourself!"

"Ha"

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"Achoo!"

"Sasuke, are you catching a cold?"

"No, my nose suddenly itched. It seems like someone is talking about me behind my back!"

As Sasuke rubbed his nose, he recalled his past life. He seemed to have met two sneaky ninjas around here. Naruto was such a wimp in his past life. This time, let him handle it to test the results of his years of training.

Here they come!

Looking at a small ditch by the dirt road, he glanced at it out of the corner of his eye and calmly walked past.

The water in the ditch welled up, and a figure emerged. With a sinister look in his eyes, he stared fixedly at the unsuspecting group ahead.

Now is the time!

He lunged forward. The iron chain with a sharp blade in his hand merged with his companion and tightly wrapped around Kakashi's body. They pulled hard in the opposite direction.

Kakashi's body was torn to pieces and fell to the ground.

"Sakura panicked and shouted, "Teacher Kakashi!" The fear of seeing her teacher being torn apart right in front of her eyes made her body tremble uncontrollably."

Sasuke drew a kunai from his weapon case and watched his surroundings warily.

Naruto instinctively felt that something was wrong. He had fought against Teacher Kakashi before and couldn't believe that he was killed so easily.

After attacking Kakashi, the two ninjas brandished their blades and charged at Naruto, meaning to kill him.

"Clang!"

The clanging sound of metal was clear and loud.

Naruto picked up the Kunai in his hands and fought against the long grappling hook. The two assassins were about to surround Naruto with their dexterous maneuvers. Seeing this, he calmly made hand seals.

"Shadow Clone Jutsu"

Two Naruto clones pinned the long hook firmly to the tree with their Kunai. The other two clones leaped up and kicked the approaching assassins on the chin respectively.

The two assassins' bodies flopped to the ground like kites with broken strings, unable to move. Taking this opportunity, Naruto grabbed their chains and tied them up tightly.

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