Difficult? Then... add money!

[No need to ask further. Regardless of the circumstances, escort Tazuna back to the Land of Waves. Before the bridge building, you must ensure the employer's safety.]

[Where the leaves dance...]

Cangwu closed the scroll with a dark expression.

Instantly, golden light flared.

The scroll was shredded by countless beams of light.

Aside from this sentence, he couldn't make heads or tails of anything else related to the Will of Fire.

If it weren't for the fact that the technological advancement here was so skewed.

And had resulted in a closed education system.

Did they really think this trashy, brainwashing "tool" could succeed?

"It seems this mission is a bit unusual."

A voice sounded from outside Cangwu's window.

"If you have nothing important to say, the next time you dare to come near here, I'll make sure you get taken out."

Cangwu's voice, devoid of any emotion, rang out.

Kakashi rolled his eyes.

"I gave you the sword techniques left by my father, so don't be so cold."

As he spoke, Kakashi jumped inside.

"I'm here to remind you to keep an eye on Naruto. After all, the Nine-Tails is sealed inside that child."

Cangwu glanced at him. "Speaking of your father... you really don't measure up to even one of your father's fingers."

Kakashi froze for a long moment, then let out a wry chuckle.

"That's probably true."

Listening to his tone, Cangwu simply smiled faintly and said, "If there's nothing else, get lost."

"I can't be bothered with your petty affairs. Just don't bother me."

"Since you gave me the White Fang's sword techniques, I'll give you one piece of advice."

"Go back and properly think about the cause of your father's death."

"Was it really because he didn't save his comrades?"

"Think about whose interests you crossed and whose will you violated."

With that, Cangwu instantly appeared behind Kakashi.

Kakashi's pupils contracted sharply.

The previous second, he had been shocked by Cangwu's words.

The next second, he was shocked by the strength Cangwu displayed.

By the time he reacted.

He had already followed in the footsteps of the three little ones.

Feeling like his backside was about to fall off.

Whoosh--

A figure streaked across the sky.

"Did something happen?"

Just then, the door was pushed open, and a beautiful figure appeared.

"Nothing, I'm leaving for a while. I'll be entrusting the house to you."

Cangwu smiled and picked up his backpack.

"How long will you be gone... I only heard that Team 7 took on a C-rank mission."

Yūhi Kurenai approached Cangwu, raising her small hand to gently straighten his collar.

Her pretty face was filled with reluctance.

"I don't know, within two months."

"After I return, it will be the Chunin Exams, and we should start preparing for them."

"In such a hurry?" Yūhi Kurenai was a little surprised.

"They only graduated not long ago... the Chunin Exams, isn't that too soon?"

"No, don't underestimate the children of this generation. They are all very outstanding." Cangwu raised his hand, habitually reaching to pat her head.

However, the moment he raised his hand, Yūhi Kurenai leaned into him, smoothly falling into his embrace.

Cangwu was stunned for a moment, but his hand naturally rested on the back of her head.

"I'll listen to you... Anko first, then I want to be second~!"

Yūhi Kurenai buried her face in Cangwu's chest, not daring to look up.

Cangwu looked down, catching a glimpse of Sister Kurenai's flushed ears.

"Good."

Yūhi Kurenai's body trembled.

"I have a mission for you during this time."

"What mission?" Yūhi Kurenai raised her head in confusion.

Her rosy cheeks looked beautiful, exuding natural allure.

Cangwu's lips curved slightly, not answering directly.

I can't always just make empty promises, can I?

I need to take some real action.

Smack--

After a while, Cangwu slowly raised his head.

Yūhi Kurenai could no longer stand steadily.

"I'll be counting on you for this."

If you think this book is good, remember to add it to your bookshelf so you don't lose it next time.

After softly giving his instructions, Cangwu shouldered his backpack and walked towards the door.

"Be careful on the road... I... I'll wait for you at home."

Cangwu waved goodbye without looking back and left.

Once the door closed, Cangwu felt a headache coming on.

Uzuki Yugao was already standing outside the door at some unknown time.

Even though she was wearing a mask, Cangwu could still see the resentful look on her face.

"Can we talk about this when I get back?"

Yugao remained silent.

With no other choice, Cangwu removed her mask.

Smack--

A few minutes later, under Yugao's dazed and reluctant gaze, he still left.

If he didn't leave now, he'd be late again.

Yugao unconsciously raised her hand, her slender fingers touching her red lips.

Watching Cangwu's rapidly retreating figure, the corners of her mouth curved slightly.

"Hmph, you bad little brother... you don't want to let any of us go... Are you planning to become a Daimyo in the future?"

At the gates of Konoha.

The two Konoha gatekeepers yawned lazily.

"Hey, hey, hey... Sasuke, give me a hand!"

"Idiot."

Naruto, dragging large bags and packages, looked unhappily at Sasuke.

Sasuke carried a small backpack containing his clothes.

He merely glanced at Naruto and predicted the outcome.

"Teacher Cangwu isn't here yet, Naruto. Have a clone take the extra luggage home," Sakura said helplessly, putting a hand to her forehead as she spoke to Naruto.

"But... everything inside is really important..."

"Shut up, hurry up and have a clone take it back. Just leave the change of clothes!"

"We're going on a mission, not a vacation!"

Bang--

Sakura threw a punch.

After that punch, Naruto's eyes cleared up considerably. He obediently created a shadow clone and had it take the extra items back.

Tazuna watched everything unfold.

After taking two large gulps of sake, he said unhappily, "The juniors are unreliable, and the seniors are unreliable too. They're already several minutes past the scheduled time!"

"Can you really guarantee my safety?!"

Sasuke closed his eyes, waiting patiently.

He couldn't see anything wrong anymore, and directly ignored Tazuna's words.

Sakura thought for a moment before saying, "I'm sorry, Mr. Tazuna, Cangwu-sensei must have been delayed by something."

"Hmph!"

"What else could it be?"

"Looking at him, I bet you his students wouldn't do anything!"

As he spoke, Tazuna arrogantly raised his sake flask and drank again.

"Damn it!"

"This arrogant old man, Sakura-chan, he's just taking advantage of your good nature. I can't stand it anymore, I have to teach him a lesson..."

"Don't do anything rash!"

Sakura's eyes twitched slightly. Tazuna's attitude made her extremely uncomfortable, but Cangwu-sensei had said he would handle it, so Sakura could only leave it for now.

This person clearly had a problem.

She wanted to see how long he could keep up this act.

Naruto, held back by Sakura, could only glare fiercely at Tazuna.

Seeing this, Tazuna became even more aggressive.

"What?"

"Did I say something wrong?"

"Useless brats plus an unreliable Jonin..."

"If I recall correctly, this is a C-rank escort mission?" A voice suddenly sounded from behind Tazuna.

Joy immediately appeared on Naruto and Sakura's faces.

Sasuke also slowly opened his eyes.

"For this amount of money, escorting you back would at most involve encountering some bandits."

"I wouldn't even need to lift a finger; my three cute students could handle those bandits."

"But if enemies beyond a C-rank mission appear... for example, a ninja, even just a Genin, the mission rank would have to be raised."

"Could it be that the mission to escort you back has already surpassed C-rank?"

Upon hearing this, Tazuna's face instantly turned ugly.

Large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"If that's the case, it's not impossible to solve."

Cangwu looked at Tazuna with a smile, speaking word by word:

"You... need... to... pay... more!"