"You've been away for so long. This was meant to help you ease back in—" Tsunade was speechless.
"Then it should at least have been a B-rank mission! I've even carried out A-rank missions before!"
Although she had not had many chances to take missions, the Land of Waves mission had ultimately been changed to A-rank through Sparkle's negotiations.
Incidentally, the mission to protect Kazahana Koyuki had ultimately been rated S-rank. However, since Naruto had not technically been part of the team at the time, that mission was not listed in his records.
"Lady Hokage!"
Just then, someone else ran over with a scroll.
Sparkle understood.
What was that saying again?
The gears of fate were about to start turning.
"What?! Sunagakure—"
The moment Tsunade opened the scroll, her eyes widened.
The scene on the stage shifted accordingly to Sunagakure the previous night.
The Akatsuki Organization members—Deidara and Sasori—had defeated Lord Kazekage Gaara.
A traitor within Sunagakure had guided them in, allowing the two Akatsuki Organization members to enter the village.
Deidara had then tried to abduct Gaara, only to be discovered, and the situation had escalated into a fierce battle.
In order to protect Sunagakure, Gaara had ultimately fallen for Deidara's trap.
Afterward, Kankuro had attempted to give chase, only to be defeated by Sasori and poisoned severely.
The Akatsuki Organization had indeed begun making its move.
While the viewers were still watching the previous events unfold, the story here continued as well.
"Kazekage Gaara has been abducted by the Akatsuki Organization." Tsunade revealed the intelligence, then looked up at the four members of Kakashi's Team.
The Akatsuki Organization had finally made its move.
Whether it was a coincidence or not, the four people standing before her happened to be the same four who had fought the Akatsuki Organization