Mission Start: Heading to the Land of Demons

There was no attempt to cover it up.

But you can hear this intelligence.

Hiruzen Sarutobi not far away, had an extremely grim expression. After all, ensuring Sasuke's safety was his promise to Itachi, but now Sasuke had left.

This means he broke his promise.

However, Tsunade didn't seem too concerned upon hearing this. "Since Sasuke Uchiha betrayed the village, then classify him as C-Class rogue ninja."

Naruto wanted to say something more, but ultimately didn't. After explaining the situation, he pushed open the door and left the office.

However, inside the Naruto's office...

Tsunade was sitting at the table flipping through documents, suddenly said, "Old man, did you know that the Akatsuki in the ninja world is capturing Jinchuriki?"

In response to this question, Hiruzen Sarutobi replied directly, "The Seven-Tails has already been captured by them. Their goal is to collect all the Tailed Beasts."

But don't worry about Naruto, they'll only capture the Nine-Tails at the very end."

Upon hearing this information, Tsunade was taken aback.

How do you know so much?

When questioned, Hiruzen Sarutobi made no attempt to hide anything and instead recounted the whole truth of what happened back then.

That's because...

At the same time.

As Naruto walked out of the Hokage Tower, he saw Jiraiya, who had been waiting for him for a long time, on the street. Jiraiya greeted him with a smile.

Are you heartbroken because your friend defected? How about I treat you to ramen to cheer you up?

"I'm hungry too, let's hurry up, you perverted sage." Naruto smiled and walked forward, following Jiraiya down the street.

Suddenly, without turning around, Jiraiya reminded him, "Give up on that Uchiha brat, Naruto. He's not coming back."

These words are also a way of saying to oneself.

After all, he, like Naruto, wanted to bring Orochimaru back to Konoha, but he never succeeded in his lifetime.

He didn't want Naruto to follow in his footsteps.

But what he received was Naruto's extremely confident answer, "I believe Sasuke will return to Konoha one day."

Turning to look at that determined gaze, Jiraiya's lips curled up slightly as he said, "Looks like you really trust that Uchiha brat. I just can't do anything with you."

However, we won't be staying in the village for the next three years. I plan to take you on a training trip, so you'd better be prepared."

"So sudden?"

Naruto was still a little stunned; three years had passed in the blink of an eye?

However, there wasn't much resistance.

The following morning, after bidding farewell to everyone, the two officially left Konoha and embarked on a new journey.

Meanwhile, within the village, Tsunade also chose to take Sakura as her apprentice.

Even Sasuke sought out Orochimaru and began training under his guidance.

Everything is proceeding smoothly.

In the blink of an eye, three years had passed.

The entrance to Konoha.

Two figures appeared, and it was Jiraiya hadn't changed at all, complaining, "It's been so long since I've been back to the village. Shall we go take a bath?"

Naruto was standing next to him, replied with a smile.

"You lecherous immortal, do you just want to take a bath? I don't even want to call you out on it."

Looking in the direction of the sound.

At this moment, Naruto was 1.7 meters tall, with long, golden hair reaching his neck, and bangs framing his face.

His handsome face gave off a gentle feeling. He wore a black cloak over a black and white undergarment, and a knife was at his waist.

"What are you talking about? I was just gathering material. You, on the other hand, are probably going to seduce a lot of young girls now."

Jiraiya looked at Naruto in front of him and couldn't help but tease him, becoming more and more satisfied with what he saw.

Without exchanging many words, the two entered the village.

Asuramaru, who was in the sword, couldn't help but stretch. After three years away from home, Naruto's strength had now completely entered the Kage Level.

He has mastered all the ninjutsu left behind by Minato.

He's practically an upgraded version of Minato Namikaze; he's even mastered the Rasenshuriken, but he hasn't learned Sage Jutsu.

Asuramaru couldn't understand what Jiraiya.

Outside world.

Walking on the streets of the village.

Every now and then, passing girls would stare at Naruto with infatuation, which made Jiraiya shake his head repeatedly and mutter to himself.

"I'm handsome too, why won't you look at me?"

Naruto, standing beside him, pretended not to see him.

The two went straight to the Hokage Tower. As soon as they entered the office, they saw Tsunade busy at work. When she saw the newcomers...

He said this with a hint of surprise.

"Jiraiya? And Naruto! You guys are back! But Naruto, you've changed so much, I almost didn't recognize you."

"It's been a long time, Tsunade."

Naruto responded with a smile.

Jiraiya smiled and said, "These three years of training are over. I'm not leaving again this time. How about we have a drink together tonight?"

"What are we waiting for tonight? Let's go now!"

Tsunade immediately stood up and quickly pulled the two of them outside.

Shizune, who was standing to the side, quickly reminded her, "Tsunade, we haven't finished our official duties yet!"

No matter how they switched places, they couldn't get Tsunade to stop. What seemed like drinking and reminiscing was actually an attempt to escape official duties.

Naruto didn't go to the tavern with the two of them. Instead, he returned home alone, but it wasn't the dirty and chaotic place he had expected.

On the contrary, it was kept extremely clean.

Without paying much attention, Naruto quickly took the blade from his waist, took out a whetstone, and began to carefully sharpen it, asking questions.

How's this pressure?

When asked, Asuramaru also offered a suggestion, "A little higher, use a little more force."

Naruto's sword-sharpening skills are now even comparable to those of the Hotaru Haganezuka.

Time just keeps flowing by like this.

Naruto was reunited with his former comrades, and everything was peaceful.

Until a month later.

The entire Hidden Leaf Village sprang into action, and even Naruto was summoned to the Hokage Tower, appearing in the office with him.

There are also Sakura, Neji, and Rock Lee.

Tsunade, standing before them, explained, "Currently, Undead Army has appeared in the Land of Demons and is constantly ravaging various countries."

Your instructors, Kakashi and Guy, have already joined the counter-attack force and headed to the front lines, while you are to carry out another plan.

That is..."

(Thanks to a bird for the gift, and to Clouds Drunk for the compliments)

Chapter 269 Mission Begins: Heading to the Land of Demons

"Go protect the priestess of the Land of Demons and escort her to the shrine in the Land of Swamps. Time is of the essence, so let me tell you the details of this mission first."

Tsunade continued her explanation clearly, "What caused all of this was a demon from Land of Demons called Moryo,' whose body was sealed in the Land of Swamps by a former priestess of the Land of Demons, while its soul was sealed in the Land of Demons."

But now that the soul of the Moryo has been released, it is leading the Undead Army once again, trying to reclaim its body. If it is resurrected, the consequences will be unimaginable!

The world might be destroyed because of this!

All you need to do is lead the priestess to the shrine in the Land of Swamps and completely seal her soul before she can reclaim her body!

Upon hearing this information, Naruto couldn't help but ask in his mind, "Asuramaru, do you know anything about this guy?"

Upon hearing this, Asuramaru was also briefly lost in thought. If he remembered correctly, the Moryo was a monster from another world.

It can grow stronger by absorbing negative human emotions, but in the original work, its performance was at most at the Kage Level.

There's no need to worry about it too much.

With that thought in mind, Asuramaru replied dismissively, "It's just a monster that can absorb negative human emotions to become stronger; it's not worth mentioning at all."

Upon hearing this, Naruto's expression turned slightly surprised. If what Asuramaru said was true, then the longer it dragged on, the more troublesome it would be for them!

Fortunately, at this moment, Tsunade looked at the four people in front of her and continued, "Neji, who is Jonin, will temporarily serve as the captain of Team 7 for this operation."

Several days have already passed, and you don't have much time left. Let's set off now without delay!

Upon learning of the situation, the group immediately set off.

When we left the Hokage Tower and walked outside the village...

Along the way Neji glanced at the people beside him with his Byakugan and reminded them, "Our mission this time is to protect the priestess."

Therefore, Sakura, you will stay by the shrine maiden's side so that any problems can be treated promptly.

"I see."

Sakura replied immediately.

After saying that, Neji looked at Rock Lee, who was not far away, and said, "As for Rock Lee, you will be the first to face the enemy."

"Leave it to me."

Upon receiving the order, Rock Lee replied with a bright smile.

Until the very end.

Neji then looked at Naruto not far behind him and said very seriously, "As for Naruto, I'd like to ask you to give each of us a special kunai."

With your Flying Thunder God Technique, you can provide the maximum possible support. In addition, you should give the priestess a kunai.

Ultimately, your task is to consider the entire squad.

Upon hearing this, Naruto did not hesitate to take out three Tri-Pronged Kunai and hand them to the three of them, also reminding them of the same thing.

"If there is any danger, call out my name as soon as possible."

The three of them accepted the kunai and felt much more at ease, after all, the impression that everyone had left on them during the exam three years ago was too deep.

Having trained under Jiraiya for three years, he will only become stronger!

"There's no time to lose, let's go now!"

After carefully putting away the kunai, Neji led the three of them, leaping through the forest and heading straight for the residence of the priestess of the Land of Demons.

The next day, the Sunrise rose in the east.

The castle where the priestess of the Land of Demons resided was also attacked. Four figures dressed in white, with completely black eye sockets and strange stripes on their faces, were seen.

Amidst the enemy's mockery, they charged straight towards the city, while the city's guards immediately raised their bows and arrows to retaliate.

However, given the absolute disparity in strength...

Many guards suffered heavy casualties.

Upon seeing this, Ashihō, who was in charge, dropped his bow and arrows, immediately turned around, and led his men into the city, heading straight for the priestess's residence.