The next day, Takumi waited at the designated meeting spot.
After all, he was now the senior student in Team Kurenai, so he needed to observe some formalities.
Hinata arrived first. Seeing Takumi, she immediately became very shy, looking as if she wanted to talk to him but didn't dare, which was very endearing.
Kiba and Shino arrived one after another. Seeing Takumi, they felt immense pressure.
In their eyes, Takumi was a top-tier genius, and there was a significant gap between him and them.
"Wow, the pressure is really on this time, being assigned to the same team as Takumi." Kiba said apprehensively, clutching his chest. The memory of Takumi making his dog pack kneel collectively was still vivid in his mind.
"Yeah, it seems we'll have to be more careful during missions from now on."
Aburame also said quietly.
"Um... Takumi-kun..."
Seeing the other two express themselves, Hinata, her face flushed, walked up to Takumi.
She bowed deeply: "From now on, p-please... please guide me!"
Takumi smiled slightly and patted Hinata's head: "I will take care of you all."
The group chatted and laughed while waiting for over ten minutes.
Soon, Kurenai arrived.
To be honest, she was a bit reluctant to have three more kids suddenly added.
She had originally thought she could spend time alone with Takumi.
Now that dream was shattered.
"Is everyone here?" Kurenai glanced around.
"Should we do a test so I can get familiar with your abilities?"
The Genin Test was meant to be a warning to the other three kids.
However…
"No need, let's go do a mission directly. That will help us understand each other faster." Takumi waved his hand, rejecting Kurenai's test.
If anyone else had said this, Kurenai would definitely have disagreed.
But now, she agreed unconditionally.
Takumi was so strong, and she naturally wouldn't contradict him.
On the surface, Kurenai was the teacher of this team, but in reality, Takumi was the leader!
Taking the team, Kurenai went to the Hokage Tower and received a reconnaissance mission.
The mission difficulty was low, and it involved reconnaissance about 10 kilometers outside Konoha.
The team had Hinata's Byakugan, Kiba and Akamaru's keen sense of smell, and Shino's ubiquitous Kikaichu.
Therefore, they completed the reconnaissance mission simply and easily.
After the mission ended, Takumi patted everyone on the shoulder with satisfaction:
"Everyone performed very well on this mission."
"Now that the break-in period is over, let's start doing real missions!"
Hearing this, Hinata and the other two looked at Takumi in surprise.
'While other teams were still doing D-Rank missions like picking up trash or finding lost cats, we were going out for actual combat missions?'
'Our team had only been formed for one day!'
But the shock lasted only a moment.
They had great trust in Takumi's strength.
With Takumi's ability, perhaps they really could start actual combat missions!
That way, they wouldn't have to do boring D-Rank missions.
Thinking about it this way, following Takumi might be the better choice.
Early the next morning, the group followed Takumi to the Hokage Tower.
Arriving at the Hokage Tower, Takumi was surprised to find Naruto and the others there as well.
After asking, he found out that Naruto was tired of those tedious D-Rank missions and was clamoring for a higher-level mission.
Kakashi had no choice but to bring him to request a not-too-difficult high-level mission.
Hearing this, Takumi's eyes narrowed.
'Judging by the situation, the mission Team Kakashi was about to undertake should be the one from the Land of Waves.'
'If that's the case...'
"Hehe..."
Takumi immediately formed a plan in his heart.
"Takumi, are you also here for a high-level mission?"
Hiruzen thought very highly of Takumi and treated him differently from the others, directly handing him the mission list to choose from.
But after Takumi took it, he didn't look through it.
Instead, when he saw Tazuna enter through the main door, he said to Hiruzen:
"Hokage-sama, actually, through some special channels, I found a new mission. This mission isn't on the list, but if successful, we can get a large sum of money." Takumi said seriously.
"What kind of mission is it exactly?" Hiruzen looked puzzled and wanted more details.
"I can't reveal it for now, but please trust me, Hokage-sama. I won't do anything I'm not confident about." Takumi said with a determined expression.
"This..." Hiruzen hesitated.
Takumi was very important in his eyes.
However, Takumi's actions were also unprecedented.
'A Shinobi finding a mission themselves?'
'And with huge rewards?'
'What was this all about?'
Hiruzen fell into thought.
'Agreeing rashly would involve various risks.'
'But if I didn't let Takumi go...'
'How could I refuse Takumi's request?'
'He is Konoha's pride, Konoha's future hope!'
After careful consideration, Hiruzen finally relaxed and said: "Alright, I believe you."
"Go ahead and do it!"
"With your ability, I'm sure you can accomplish it!"
Kurenai and Kakashi were dumbfounded.
This was the first time they had encountered a Shinobi who created their own mission and requested to do it.
Such an operation was simply unheard of!
…
Land of Rain.
Akatsuki's Headquarters.
The continuous drizzle still fell.
And the personnel matters within the Akatsuki had calmed down somewhat from the turmoil.
"You've finally regained your senses?"
In the dimly lit room, Pain looked at the gloomy Obito and said.
Ever since returning from Konoha last time, Obito's mind had been in complete disarray for quite a while.
He went from his usual dark and twisted self to being anxious, doubtful, lacking confidence...
It was only in the last couple of days that he finally returned to his former demeanor, becoming that gloomy masked man again.
"Yes, but I still need to see that guy named Takumi with my own eyes."
Obito said with a deep gaze.
Hearing this, a pitcher plant slowly emerged from the ground, then unfolded.
"There's news about Takumi. It seems he's going to the Land of Waves on a mission." Black Zetsu said ominously.
"Perfect timing, let's go to the Land of Waves."
After preparing, Obito pushed open the room door.
He happened to meet Kakuzu, who was coming to report on finances.
"Tobi, where are you going?"
Kakuzu asked with a serious expression.
"Oh, Senpai, it's you."
Obito immediately switched to his goofy mode and repeated his plan to go to the Land of Waves to find Takumi.
Since it concerned Takumi, the special individual who had driven three Akatsuki's members insane, Kakuzu immediately became interested.
"I'm coming too."
Kakuzu said in his hoarse, low voice.
"What!"
"You're going to see Takumi-senpai? Then I'm definitely coming too!"
Deidara also heard the commotion and rushed over.
As Takumi's fanboy, he naturally felt it was his duty to go see Takumi.
"Ah, this..."
Obito looked at the several people speechlessly, but inside, he was filled with murderous intent.
'Dammit...'
'More people coming to ruin things!'
If he went alone, he could potentially deal with Takumi on the spot if possible!
But with outsiders present, it wouldn't be convenient for him to use his full strength!
"Konan."
Pain's cold eyes turned to the nearby Konan.
She naturally understood the meaning.
"Sigh... I'll go keep an eye on them, make sure they don't cause trouble."
Konan sighed.
What could she do?
She could only join the team heading to the Land of Waves.