Land of Water
On the Rich Man Bridge.
Kimimaro, Suigetsu, Sasuke, Haku.
Chōjūrō, a shy ninja carrying Hiramekarei, is a reserve employee of the Gold Medal Collection Team.
And... Uchiha Haruma after regaining her true appearance.
In addition, Zabuza Jonin who's leading the team this time.
The seven members of Kirigakure who were heading to Konoha to participate in the Chunin Exams gathered here.
Zabuza stared at this team that was perfectly capable of attacking Konoha, utterly speechless.
It's one thing for a max-level player to accidentally wander into a newbie village.
The current situation is like putting wolves directly into a sheep pen.
It's still a wolf pack led by an alpha wolf.
"Isn't it a bit too early to leave now?"
Zabuza approached Haruma and asked in a low voice.
Haruma shook her head and chuckled, "It's not early."
"We also need to clear out those chives that are almost fully grown along the way."
For the past six months since leaving the village, Kirigakure has been acting in accordance with the rules that Haruma had set for Shisui.
Bring the money back, but don't kill anyone.
After marking key areas and leaving intelligence, conduct continuous harvesting once a year or every six months.
The countries and villages we passed through along the way happened to have some chives that had reached their six-month growth period.
Zabuza hearing this, Zabuza shook his head and retreated to the back of the group.
Having witnessed Haruma's way of handling things over the years, Zabuza, who always believed that killing could solve everything...
My heart has softened a lot.
I often feel sorry for people I've never met...
"Hey, stop staring, kid."
With a mischievous grin, Suigetsu leaned close to Sasuke and asked, "How did you feel when you found out the company boss was the worst-performing member of your clan?"
Sasuke turned his head away, looking annoyed.
It wasn't until I set off for Konoha today that I discovered the mysterious company owner was actually a useless ninja from my own clan's recuperation area.
This truly shocked Sasuke, who was always arrogant.
On the other side of the team
The gentle Shiro approached the tense-looking Chōjūrō and softly comforted him, "It's alright, you're strong enough already."
"You'll definitely pass the Chunin Ninja Exams, Chōjūrō."
"Can I really...?"
Chōjūrō looked at Shiro with a hint of shyness, meeting his affirming gaze. Chōjūrō clenched his fist. "I'll do my best!"
Kimimaro remained silent, staying quietly beside Haruma.
No matter what the task is, he will never let the adults down.
"Yo, Yagura."
Reaching the middle of the bridge, Haruma waved to Yagura, who was soaking in the water.
Yagura sat atop the Three-Tails beast's protruding head, rolling his eyes in annoyance.
The Tailed Beast Transformation's long claws stretched from the water all the way to Zabuza's position on the bridge.
"Give me the money."
Zabuza didn't say much, silently taking out his money pouch and placing the toll on his paw.
These expenses are all included in the Gold Medal Squad's mission rewards, and paying to pass through the village is a rule set by Haruma.
Suigetsu, who had never received any compensation, remained silent in the face of this unreasonable situation.
When it comes to anything involving money, honest cooperation is the only way to survive.
He had no intention of experiencing that horrific electric shock for a small toll.
After counting the money, Yagura jumped from the sea onto the bridge.
He handed over all the money he had received during this period to Haruma in one lump sum.
"Boss, can I have a few days off?"
Despite feeling the chances of success were slim, Yagura still wanted to fight for her freedom one more time.
Haruma stuffed the dossier into his clothes, looked at the pitiful Yagura, and pondered for a moment before saying:
" Fugaku will be back in a few days, so discuss your shift schedule with him."
"The bridge needs at least one Kage Level guard, otherwise those spies won't be so easy to pay up."
"Is Fugaku going back to the village soon?!" Yagura exclaimed excitedly.
After spending several years in the sea, he finally saw a glimmer of hope for escape.
Haruma nodded slightly. "You can discuss it with him."
"If he agrees to help, then you'll be free to do whatever you want for a while."
"Okay, boss!"
Yagura, having received a satisfactory answer, excitedly jumped into the sea to celebrate with the Three-Tails.
Gazing at Yagura's retreating figure beneath the bridge, Zabuza's eyes were filled with sympathy.
Want Fugaku has just escaped his misery, to help you...
Disaster!
A few days later.
Haruma and his group arrived at the Land of Waves, not far from Konoha.
"I remember there should be some registered targets here."
Zabuza forward and replied, "The richest man in the Land of Waves right now Gato."
It's been about six months since the last payment.
" Gato."
A glint of light flashed in Haruma's eyes; it really did seem like quite a coincidence.
On the bridge that Tazuna repaired.
Kakashi's Team 7 is under siege.
A group of ninjas dressed in red robes and wearing wooden masks attacked the group's vital points with every move!
"Take this Madara Uchiha Kick!"
"Behold my Obito Fire Style!"
Kakashi effortlessly parried the attacks of the three rogue ninjas while also keeping an eye on Team 7's performance.
These are ninjas impersonating Akatsuki members, using the names of Madara Uchiha and Obito.
Kakashi seems to have gotten used to it.
"Don't even think about hurting Uncle Tazuna! This is our first C-rank mission!"
Naruto Hand Seals and summoned dozens of clones. His real body barely managed to deal with the enemy, while the clones surrounded and protected the mission target.
"Damn it, why are there so many ninjas trying to kill this old man?"
Sakura, wielding Kunai, dodged the attacks with some difficulty.
Clang,
Sai blocked a Shuriken that was attacked from the shadows with his short sword.
Listening to the slogans shouted by the group, Sai muttered to himself with a cold expression, "As expected of the evil Uchiha Clan."
Despite being separated from its Root for many years,
However, Sai's thinking was still somewhat influenced by Danzo's early education.
They believe that everything now, including the increasing number of masked crimes committed in recent years, is due to the existence of the Uchiha Clan.
"Hey, kid!"
"That's quite a bold statement!"
A sudden sound rang out in the arena. As soon as Team 7 looked in the direction of the sound, they saw a blinding red light!
boom!
Then an explosion occurred!
As the smoke and dust cleared, a golden Kirigakure his Forehead Protector, revealing a young face with white hair and purple eyes.
The large knife was covered with explosive talismans, and bits of scarlet flesh still remained on the blade.
Sizzle sizzle
Sasuke pulled the Chidori that had pierced the enemy's chest out, looked at Kakashi and the others, and said softly:
"Long time no see, Naruto, Sakura."
" Hiramekarei - Liberation!"
The bluish-green Chakra shell tore apart the bandages wrapped around the greatsword!
The approaching wandering ninja was instantly cut in half at the waist by Chōjūrō, spilling blood everywhere!
Kakashi's gaze sharpened at the sudden appearance of the group of Kirigakure.
They quickly dealt with the three attackers and moved towards Naruto and the others.
" Sasuke..."
Sakura and Naruto stared blankly at Sasuke, who was wearing the Kirigakure Forehead Protector, for a moment.