Throughout May, Konoha was as dull as water.
Everyone is busy, but there is one person who can't get motivated.
Kushina is a little depressed. She always feels that she has been forgotten by the world.
It was promised that completing the enchantment mission would make me Jonin. Why has no one mentioned this?
The most embarrassing thing is that she has gone to Hokage Office three or four times, sitting quietly for an hour each time, giving various hints in and out of her words, but Third Hokage Old Man seems to have Alzheimer's disease and keeps silent about her affairs.
Are you waiting for me to give you a gift?
Kushina suppressed the anger in her heart. If she were not in the position of asking for help, with her character, she would have set Third Hokage's beard on fire.
You really think I'm easy to bully!
After getting angry, Kushina was a little discouraged. There were so many obstacles when I participated in Chunin Exams before. It seems that I have no hope of Jonin in this life.
But you have to know that several good friends around you have become Jonin, let alone Chen, Minato, Nawaki, even Mikoto has become Jonin after returning from Daimyo's Capital.
Nonō and Kana are not available, but they have followed Tsunade around for the past two years, okay?
Thinking of this, Kushina felt even more uncomfortable.
She has been in Konoha for so long. Except for the time when Tsunade led the team, she stayed in the village the rest of the time and never left.
No matter how beautiful the village is, there are times when it gets boring.
Kushina suddenly sympathized with Nine-Tails.
She just hasn't left the village, and Nine-Tails has been staying in Jinchuriki's body for decades. Not to mention the village, she can't even get out of the cage.
The only time it was released was when it was transferred into Kushina's body.
Before it even took a breath of the sweet air, it was beaten up by Mito and a group of ninjas. When it woke up again, it had been thrown from its previous home to another home.
If this is considered miserable for me, then what is Kurama?
Les Misérables?
Kushina suddenly felt mentally balanced.
But Nine-Tails is a little confused.
A few days ago, someone was standing next to the cage with his hands on his hips and yelling that it was useless. Why did he start talking softly today?
With this contrast in attitude, are you sure you didn't forget to take your medicine?
So, Nine-Tails made some insinuations, and when it finished listening to Kushina's explanation, its nose became crooked with anger.
Damn it, I haven't seen any big storms and waves, so I need your sympathy?!
When I was at my lowest, the psychological shadow of being tortured by First Hokage and Sage's Pat on the Head came out. This can relieve my pain. What does this pain mean now?
What's more...
"Since you sympathize with me, why don't you take off Seal?"
"Hmph, I don't understand good people's hearts." Kushina huddled his head under his quilt and ignored Nine-Tails.
"..."
At the same time, through the thick night, Uchiha Chen slowly walked into Hokage Office.
At this point, Third Hokage has not yet been relieved from his busy work. As the shadow in the village, he undoubtedly bears the greatest pressure.
Of course, Chen would not disturb Hokage when he was idle. Naturally, he appeared here because of Third Hokage's order.
When the boy walked into Hokage Office, what he saw was that Third Hokage was smacking the cigarette in his hand, frowning and staring at the documents in his hand, as if he hadn't noticed him.
Kage Level A strong person would naturally not be so slow. Third Hokage did this purely because he was too busy with the work at hand and could not take care of Chen.
After waiting for about five minutes, Sarutobi Hiruzen put down the document in his hand, motioned the boy to sit down, and then asked, "Police Force, how about staying here?"
"The seniors are all talented and well-spoken. I like it there very much."
Third Hokage rolled his eyes at him. "Tell the truth."
"Police Force It's just... so boring."
If I had to use a metaphor, Chen feels that Police Force is a bit like a combination of police and urban management in his previous life.
Vendors who set up stalls without a license must be policed;
When residents fight, you need to take care of them;
Disputes between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law need to be managed;
Public defecation and defecation must be controlled...
If he encounters some obstructionists, not to mention those Uchiha Clan clan members, even Chen himself would like to do it himself to let the other party know why the flowers are so red.
But you can't do anything, because immediately someone shouted at the top of their lungs, "Police Force is hitting someone!"
Chen finally understood why Uchiha Clan wanted to stage a coup. Tenten would become manic even if he did this kind of work without rebelling.
Third Hokage smiled and said, "Since you are not happy here, why not come over and help me."
Looking at the pile of documents in the corner, the boy's eyes twitched and he shook his head decisively. "I'm still young. Only people of your age, Uncle Third Hokage, are suitable to stay here."
Although he was joking, what Chen said was true. He was really not suitable to stay in this kind of place. Even if he became Hokage in the future, he would probably find a few assistants, or even retire early and hand over his position to the next generation.
Chen doesn't want to be trapped in an office for the rest of his life.
Third Hokage smiled and didn't take it seriously.
Third Hokage was already very satisfied that the boy could wait here obediently for him to finish the matter at hand instead of disturbing him as soon as he came in.
Not only because he has top strength at a young age, but also because of his upbringing.
You know, most genius ninjas have bad habits of one kind or another.
To put it bluntly, the discipline is not adequate.
Most of the ninja clan nowadays focus on the strength of the Little One generation. Many times, they ignore the issue of quality and discipline.
In this regard, Uchiha Clan is a typical negative teaching material.
Therefore, don't blame Third Hokage for being more inclined to Civilian Ninja.
Civilian Ninja is cleaner and does not involve interests. For them, the village is their boss, and there is no so-called high-level family sandwiched in between.
Third Hokage came back to his senses, coughed, and started to get back to the point. "Do you still remember what you said to me three years ago, Chunin Exams?"
Chen was stunned, thought for a moment, and then nodded. "Remember."
But he felt helpless in his heart. "It's been so many years, and I'm not a repeater. How can I remember it?"
Although I am complaining like this in my heart, I still need to have the confidence I should have, especially the expression that says, "I still remember what happened back then."
Third Hokage did not doubt that he was there, and sighed, "I thought about the conversation many times later, and every time I felt that what you said made sense.
Kushina can't be trapped in the village forever. She is also a ninja and needs to perform tasks. "
It turned out to be this, Chen suddenly realized.
Third Hokage paused and continued, "I have promised her a long time ago that when she becomes Jonin, she can go out to perform tasks.
But after all, she has a special status and needs to be protected by ninjas with sufficient strength, so I intend to let you two form a new team to carry out the mission. "
"Then what is our mission?"
"The disappeared Uzumaki Village was once our ally and the hometown of Lady Mito and Kushina. Although it has perished, there are some Uzumaki Legacy left. I need you to bring them back."
"Land of Whirlpools ah..."
Land of Whirlpools Basically there are no ninjas anymore, so there is no danger, but the key is that it is too close to Land of Water.
Chen didn't want to go, but Third Hokage came to him specifically and explained it himself, so he had no reason to refuse.
"It seems that we must be prepared. If anything goes wrong, just take Kushina Reverse Summoning away..."
Third Hokage handed the written task book to the boy and showed a meaningful and ambiguous smile.
"Go, that's Kushina's hometown. If she wants... you can stay for a while, don't worry."
Chen turned over Byakugan.
"I believe you, you are such a bad old man."