"Welcome back!"
The enthusiastic barbecue restaurant owner, wearing an apron, ushered the four of them out the door.
"Alright, that's it for today. Go home and get some rest. We'll be starting our mission tomorrow. Meet me at the entrance of the Ninja Academy at seven in the morning."
"Yes, sensei!"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke watched his three adorable students disappear from sight. He didn't linger either, lighting a cigarette and walking towards the Hokage's office, taking a puff with each step.
He soon arrived at the Hokage's office.
"Yo, old man, still busy?"
With no one else around, Shinnosuke let loose.
"You're back. How did it go? Those children?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, asked with a smile.
"Ah… how to put it? They're all extraordinarily outstanding."
Sarutobi Shinnosuke said proudly.
"What about the others? What do you think of the two brats from the Uchiha Clan? Do you think they possess the mindset to accept the village and the Will of Fire?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes and asked in a deep voice.
This was the most crucial question. Only geniuses who could accept the village and contribute to it were what he needed.
Those who sought to overthrow the village were enemies.
"What are you talking about? Old man, they're my students, and I think they're both promising in every way."
He knew his own father best; his father would do anything to protect the village.
Shinnosuke actually quite liked the two little Uchiha kids, especially Naraku. How could he possibly say his students were no good?
Most importantly, he really did think that Naraku and Itachi both cherished their comrades and loved the village.
Especially with his guidance, they would both become useful talents for the village.
"Is that so? That's great. By the way, take a look at who I've brought back."
As the Third Hokage's voice fell, a female figure walked out from the shadows.
She took off her mask and smiled at Shinnosuke.
"Kiwa? When did you get back?"
Shinnosuke took two steps at once, embracing the woman, then said to Sarutobi Hiruzen:
"I won't keep you company, old man."
After a puff of smoke, the two disappeared from the Hokage's office.
"Sigh, truly outrageous."
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the spot where the two had vanished, shaking his head with a wry smile.
The two didn't know that what they were about to do would be very meaningful.
Because a future Konohagakure hero was about to be born during this event.
Time flew by, and a month and a half quickly passed.
During this time, Naraku wasn't idle, spending his days with Sarutobi Shinnosuke's team on various nonsensical D-Rank Missions.
At night, he would secretly practice the proficiency of his skills.
Under Naraku's careful cultivation, Sarutobi Shinnosuke and Senju Sakama could both provide Naraku with monetary support.
Although Naraku had indeed obtained a lot of currency during this period, the number of times he drew the lottery was extremely few.
The reason was simple: Naraku had invested almost all of his currency in the advancement of his Sharingan.
Now, Naraku had successfully activated his Two-Tomoe Sharingan.
But the newly activated Copy Eye ability was still limited. Aside from copying some of Guy's taijutsu, it didn't have much use.
Instead, the Insight Eye ability, which had increased in level, had improved a lot.
The sun rose, and the cicadas chirped; this morning was lively.
Naraku, Itachi, and Senju Sakama were waiting in front of Konohagakure's gate early.
Today, they were finally going to undertake their first C-Rank Mission as a team.
And it was also a long journey. The two children were very happy about the unknown trip; nervousness wasn't a factor.
But for Naraku, it didn't matter. This was just a very ordinary C-Rank Mission.
Escort a group of merchants back to their hometown – the Land of Hot Water.
Senju Sakama was clearly not as composed as Naraku and Itachi. He rubbed his hands together excitedly, pacing back and forth before finally fixing his gaze on Naraku's slender and beautiful back.
[Congratulations to the host, your favorability with Senju Sakama has increased, you have received 15 currency.]
Naraku was a bit bewildered. He hadn't even activated his [Charm Heart], so why was Senju Sakama throwing currency at him? What was going on?
Thinking about this, Naraku turned around and asked with confusion:
"What's wrong? Sakama-kun?"
"Ah… ah… nothing, nothing. It's just that I heard from others that the hot springs in the Land of Hot Water are the best in the world, and there are many mixed-gender baths, and uh…"
Senju Sakama was probably caught peeking at someone and panicked, blurting out the truth.
Uchiha Naraku: …
You pervert! You think 15 currency is enough to send me away? What do you take me for, Uchiha Naraku? Huh?
"You shouldn't even think about it, Sakama. When there's a chance to soak in the hot springs, Naraku-chan won't go with you."
Itachi's lips twitched. He used to be such a gentle young man, but these past few days, being tormented by Sakama had made him argumentative.
Mainly, Itachi couldn't stand the things Sakama was saying.
He wanted to eat from the same bowl as Naraku, and now he wanted to bathe with Naraku. He hadn't even punched him yet, so he was already being very patient, right??
Just as Sakama was about to fly into a rage and scold this little brat, three carriages successively clattered out of Konohagakure.
On the roof of the first carriage, their teacher, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, was smoking a cigarette, bored.
(Kiwa... Hubby's leaving again, but we'll be back together soon!)
In the dark underground, Black Zetsu was reporting recent major events to Madara.
"So, Akatsuki has gained another member recently. What was his name? Baba Nori? Alright. And about Konohagakure, any news on that little girl?"
Madara didn't know why, but he kept thinking about that little girl these days.
"Yes, according to my investigation, she is indeed from the Uchiha Clan. She's an orphan, named Uchiha Naraku."
Black Zetsu casually said.
"Is that so? Keep investigating. See if she has any important bonds. If it's about the same, then sever them. In this false world... having those kinds of feelings is useless."
[Madara] looked at the dark void. This world was originally a hell, so it was inevitable that tragedies would occur.
But after he finished all his preparations, he would personally create a new world.
A world with Rin.
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