Under the Mission

"C-rank missions are still too much for me, even Chunin would be difficult."

"For a C-rank escort mission, the three of them can handle it."

"Don't underestimate them, bandits are no match for them at all."

"They are all prodigies among this year's graduates."

Cangwu silently opened the C-rank mission list.

"It's just an escort mission, your attitude..."

Tazuna's pupils contracted sharply.

Hiruzen Sarutobi then coughed a few times, interrupting Cangwu.

Seeing Cangwu's confused look.

Hiruzen Sarutobi gestured for him to look at another scroll, saying he would handle it.

Cangwu nodded slightly, indicating he understood.

Hiruzen Sarutobi then showed a satisfied expression.

"Mr. Tazuna, Cangwu is a Special Jonin. C-rank missions are usually handled by Genin."

"If you need a Jonin to take the mission, the reward should be at least one hundred thousand ryo."

"C-rank missions are only for things like bandits. If you need to upgrade the mission rank, it's not too late now."

"One hundred thousand... one hundred thousand ryo?" Tazuna deflated like a balloon.

He opened his mouth, looking at the kind smile on Hiruzen Sarutobi's face. For some reason, he felt like his hidden intentions had been seen through.

Moreover, judging by the Hokage's tone, one hundred thousand ryo still seemed insufficient.

Being able to afford the reward for a C-rank mission now was already his limit.

The Land of Waves was truly poor.

Even eating was difficult.

In the past, Tazuna, as a craftsman, was quite wealthy.

However... most of the money had gone into bridge building, so now he had not a single coin.

"Hmph!"

"I was just worried these brats wouldn't be of any use."

"I'm very afraid of dying!"

Tazuna said stubbornly after a moment of silence.

"It's alright, Cangwu, as Team 7's Jonin Instructor, will accompany this mission," Hiruzen Sarutobi replied with a chuckle.

Tazuna glanced at Cangwu, who was examining the scroll, and felt a sense of relief.

A Jonin Instructor... that must mean he's a Jonin, so they should be able to get through this, right?

"Fine, then please make sure to escort me safely back to the Land of Waves!"

Cangwu glanced at him, "Alright, we'll gather at the village entrance in half an hour."

Tazuna could only leave dejectedly.

"Damn it, that old man is so full of himself, more annoying than the tsundere Sasuke."

"Idiot."

Sasuke snorted, then put his hands in his pockets and went back to prepare.

Naruto, huffing indignantly, was about to chase after him to argue.

At this moment, Sakura pointed at a photo on the wall and exclaimed:

"Naruto, look, you look so much like the Fourth Hokage... but your eyes seem a bit bluer."

Buzz--

The moment Sakura spoke, the atmosphere in the Hokage's office changed instantly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression remained unchanged, but he unconsciously narrowed his eyes.

Naruto and Sasuke stopped in their tracks.

"Sakura-chan, what did you say?" Naruto rubbed his head, looking confused.

Sasuke glanced back.

On the wall hung photos of the past Hokage.

He looked at the fourth photo in order, the photo of the Fourth Hokage.

In an instant, Sasuke's gaze froze.

"Alright, everyone get ready. This escort mission will take us away from the village for a while."

Cangwu's lips curved into a meaningful smile. He clapped his hands and ushered the three children out.

"Well then, Hokage-sama, we'll be taking our leave."

"Heh heh, alright." Hiruzen Sarutobi's smile was a little stiff.

Sakura was confused and was about to say, "They really do look alike."

They look so alike... could it be that Naruto and the Fourth Hokage are related?

Just as Sakura opened her mouth to speak, she suddenly felt a familiar large hand pinch her flat chest from behind.

Instantly, she shut her mouth.

Even though I'm shy and furious inside, there's no reason for Teacher Cangwu to tease me like this.

Creeeak--

Can't find the book title? You can try searching for the author, maybe they just changed their name!

The door to the Hokage's office slowly closed.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression grew grim at a visible rate.

Bang--

The door, which had just closed, was violently kicked open.

"Danzō, you actually let a Jinchuriki leave the village, do you know what doing so is..."

"Shut up!"

"Danzō, I am the Hokage!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, in a foul mood, directly interrupted Shimura Danzō's tirade.

"You... Fine! Fine! Fine!"

"Hiruzen, you will regret this!"

Bang--

"Teacher Cangwu, I'm going back to prepare now~!"

After leaving, Naruto bolted away in a hurry.

Finally having a chance to showcase his abilities, he was naturally excited.

Sasuke also bid Cangwu a temporary farewell and left.

Sakura, however, remained in place.

"Teacher Cangwu, why did you just..."

"Silly girl, do you think Sasuke is smart?"

Hearing this, Sakura nodded.

"Then, do you think Sasuke noticed that when you just spoke out?" Cangwu continued to ask.

Sakura nodded again.

"Then that's good. Some things are not suitable to be said directly."

"What's more important is for you to understand them yourselves."

A gentle smile appeared on Cangwu's lips.

He ruffled Sakura's pink hair.

And said softly, "If you're curious or concerned, then go investigate."

"It's not that difficult, but you are already a ninja, so you need to be mindful of your own tracks."

"Once you know everything, you and Sasuke can discuss how to tell that silly child."

Seeing Sakura's confusion, Cangwu lowered his head. "Silly child, haven't you figured it out yet?"

"In terms of raw strength, there's a considerable gap between you and those two, but in terms of other theoretical knowledge, etc., they also have a significant gap with you."

"You need to learn to leverage your strengths and avoid your weaknesses."

"Try to put yourself in the position of Team 7's brain."

Sakura looked up, her beautiful eyes filled with a strange brilliance.

"I understand, Teacher Cangwu, I will work hard~!"

"Alright, hurry back and prepare. We gather in half an hour."

"Okay~!"

Sakura, beaming, pushed away the hand that was still messing up her hair.

"Oh, right, Teacher Cangwu, that Mr. Tazuna... he seems a bit off."

"I will handle this matter," Cangwu waved his hand.

Sakura then ran home.

A smile never left her face.

Teacher Cangwu is so nice~

Hmph, you can only be jealous~!

Cangwu watched her retreating figure, shaking his head helplessly.

"What a silly girl."

Afterward, he glanced back at the Hokage Building and turned to leave.

"It's not much different from what I thought."

Cangwu clutched the scroll in his hand.

This scroll was another one given to him by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

It was unrelated to the mission, yet closely related.

Logically, other countries could not interfere in a nation's internal affairs.

Furthermore, when a mission could be posted, ninjas would verify the mission's content.

Without this step, the casualty rate for ninjas would be very high.

In fact, without this step, enemy countries could easily eliminate troublesome ninjas.

Tazuna's situation, lying about the mission, should have led to his immediate arrest and interrogation.

However, this time, the handling of the matter was to turn a blind eye.

There were significant problems involved.

Cangwu looked at the Sarutobi clan ninjas patrolling the streets.

A mocking smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

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