The next morning, Xiao Tian watched as Naruto looked around excitedly, waiting for the caravan to arrive. He then glanced at Sasuke, who appeared calm and collected on the surface but whose eyes revealed anticipation, and wondered to himself.
Why did Mieko's mother suddenly agree to let the three of them go to the Land of Fire with the caravan?
Could it be that a powerful ninja was summoned at the last minute?
Half an hour later, the carriage arrived, and Xiao Tian saw three Chunin Forehead Protector. Chunin familiar clothing made them easy to recognize.
"Lady Mieko, we've arrived."
"Izumo, Izumo Kamizuki, thank you for your help. Mizuki, are you here to help too?"
Xiao Tian was stunned. Holy crap! It was actually the bromance-filled duo Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki, and what was Mizuki doing here too?
"Lady Mieko, I don't have any missions lately. I was having dinner with Izumo and the others yesterday when I learned about this, so I just helped out." Mizuki explained with a bright smile.
"I see, thank you so much. Also, please take good care of these three children, Mizuki. They're going to visit the Land of Fire."
Mizuki smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lady Mieko. I learned from Izumo and the others yesterday that this mission isn't dangerous. I'll take them to explore the Land of Fire more."
Hi everyone!
Naruto responded enthusiastically to Mizuki's greeting, while Sasuke silent with a cold expression. Xiao Tian feigned a friendly greeting, but inwardly wondered, "Is Mizuki really so kind as to offer to help?"
Furthermore, escorting clothes is a C-rank mission, and now it's being escorted by three Chunin. Aren't they worried that other ninja villages will notice something amiss?
Xiao Tian was excited; it seemed that danger was inevitable on the way to the Land of Fire.
At that moment, Sasuke's gaze swept over him; the eye contact he had been using for training over the past few days had become second nature to him.
'There's a problem, Xiao Tian.'
'Hmm, this is a huge problem.' Xiao Tian met Sasuke's gaze.
I'm excited.
'Uh, hold back. Let the Chunin scout ahead first. We'll develop our strength later, then launch a surprise attack.'
'Great plan!'
After the eight boxes were loaded onto the carriage, Xiao Tian, Sasuke, and Naruto bid farewell to Mihoko and got into the carriage.
"Goodbye, Lady Mieko!"
"Take care on your journey!" Mieko waved, watching the carriage disappear into the distance.
Thinking about the next twenty-odd days when the three little ones won't be in the store, I suddenly felt like something was missing.
"Children will eventually grow up, and I should get used to it." Mieko returned to the shop, looked at a few clothing patterns, and suddenly felt energized.
After a while, Xiao Tianming and Sasuke, who were inside the carriage, were reminded that the carriage had left the area of Konoha Village.
"Hey, Xiao Tian, why did you guys get off?" Izumo Kamizuki glanced around and saw Xiao Tian, Naruto, and Sasuke getting out of the car.
"Uncle, we're ninjas too, okay? Staying in the carriage is no fun at all!" Naruto said, clenching his fist.
"Haha, okay then. You guys need to be careful and vigilant about your surroundings. Mizuki, keep a close eye on what's behind you."
Mizuki laughed and said, "Don't worry, Izumo Kamizuki."
"The three of you have become Genin at such a young age, you have great potential for the future. Xiao Tian, I heard you did well in the Ninja Academy, and you gave Iruka a lot of headaches." Mizuki said with a bright smile.
Xiao Tian answered casually on the surface, but inwardly thought, "Damn! This guy's sunny smile is even more sunny than mine."
At the same time, he became alert. He knew that Mizuki had learned from Kotetsu Hagane and Izumo Kamizuki yesterday that he, Sasuke, Naruto were going to the Land of Fire, so he was offering to work for free.
"Is it for Naruto, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?"