Chapter 216: Starting the Mission, Investigating the Root Organization

As expected.

No, it should be said that the answers had already been written down long ago.

Everyone was not surprised by this.

Likewise.

Black-Framed Naruto was not surprised either.

["If the Old Thing plans to teach me personally... then it’s already been decided."]

["The Professor of Ninjutsu?"]

["Aside from the shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu, some powerful Ninjutsu, and forbidden techniques..."]

["I don’t need to worry too much."]

["Learning a lot doesn’t necessarily mean much."]

[Naruto thought to himself, then connected his spirit to the Sealing Space.]

[He said a few words, but the Great Fox kept its back turned to him the whole time.]

[This tsundere Scum Fox.]

[Naruto chuckled and didn’t continue to bother the Great Fox.]

[Rather than wasting time on those optional Ninjutsu...]

[...it was better to spend more time studying the derivative techniques of the Rasengan and the nature transformation of Chakra.]

[At this point, Naruto could easily pass not just the Chunin exam, but even the standard Konoha Jonin assessment.]

[A short while later.]

[Under Kakashi’s lead, Team 7 arrived at the Hokage Office.]

[Not bad.]

[This year’s rookie teams—]

[Team 7, Team Eight, and Team 10—were all at the Hokage Office to receive their missions.]

[Others could just go to the Mission Hall to collect theirs.]

[Later, even Team Guy did the same.]

[After all, Might Guy listened to Kakashi most of the time.]

[Moreover, Team Guy’s foundation was excellent; it was almost certain that another Ninja who mastered the Eight Gates would emerge in the future.]

["It’s Team 7... let me see what mission is suitable for you."]

[Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the incoming Team 7. His gaze lingered on Naruto’s face for a few seconds as he gave a kind smile, then he looked down to check the missions.]

[Before long, he pulled out an information sheet.]

["Let’s go with this mission."]

[Sasuke glanced at it. Seeing ’D’ written on it, he lost all interest.]

[Naruto and Sakura, however, were somewhat interested.]

[What a fat cat!]

["Well, rookies are all like this. Team 7 accepts this mission."]

[Kakashi didn’t waste words; he accepted the mission directly and then led Team 7 out the door.]

Sakura Haruno: "Is it this mission?"

Uzumaki Naruto: "No, the first mission we did wasn’t this one."

Uchiha Sasuke: "The development is different; it’s impossible for everything to be the same."

Sakura Haruno: "The first time we did this mission, it really stumped us for quite a while."

Uzumaki Naruto: "The us in the black frame world shouldn’t feel troubled by it."

Uzumaki Naruto: "If the me in the black frame world has learned the Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu, I bet I could finish these D-rank missions in a single day."

Naturally, such a situation wouldn’t be allowed to happen.

There were quite a few D-rank missions.

But every Ninja had a daily limit on how many they could take.

After all, these things were like a basic subsistence allowance.

["Kakashi, where’s my Ninjutsu?"]

[Walking out of the Hokage Building, Sasuke couldn’t help but ask.]

[If there were suitable Ninjutsu, then wasting time on this kind of mission wouldn’t be unacceptable.]

[Kakashi: "..."]

[He narrowed his eyes and said with a chuckle, "Use honorifics."]

["Heh." Sasuke crossed his arms and let out a cold laugh.]

[Thud—]

[Kakashi wasn’t going to indulge him and kicked him right in the butt.]

["If you don’t want to do it, then get lost."]

[He looked completely indifferent.]

Kakashi: "???"

Would I really be like that?

Uh... is the change brought by Black-Framed Naruto really that big?

Might Guy: "Hmm?!"

Might Guy: "How come this feels a bit like the old Kakashi?"

What kind of feel?

Kakashi’s eye twitched.

Watch your wording!

Kurenai Yuhi: "It’s true. Although Kakashi used to be a man of few words, he still had the temper and pride a genius youth should have."

Anko Mitarashi: "Combined with his growth over the years... putting it all together... no wonder he dares to laugh out loud so shamelessly while reading that trashy book!"

[Sasuke was stunned.]

[Immediately after, anger surged up within him.]

["It’s too early for you to train."]

["Of course, the most important thing is that I haven’t found a Ninjutsu suitable for you."]

[Crackle—]

[The moment the words fell.]

[A large amount of Lightning Chakra appeared in Kakashi’s hand.]

[Then, a piercing chirping sound rang out.]

[Chidori!]

[Sasuke’s pupils shrank violently.]

[Naruto was also taken aback.]

[This technique... Chidori?]

[A product developed with reference to the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze’s Rasengan.]

[Minato Namikaze also had a hand in it.]

["If I really can’t find anything, I’ll have to teach you this. But as for you right now... it’s tough!"]

[Kakashi looked down at Sasuke.]

[Instantly, Sasuke’s face turned red with frustration.]

[Looking at Kakashi’s eyes, he gritted his teeth and didn’t say any more harsh words.]

[This technique... he was captivated by it.]

[Of course, how could the current Kakashi be so easy to talk to?]

["This technique was something I developed myself shortly after I became a Jonin."]

["By the way, I was already a Jonin when I was twelve."]

[Kakashi glanced at Sasuke.]

[Looking at this poor kid who claimed to be a genius but was constantly being knocked down a peg.]

[He didn’t have the slightest intention of showing mercy.]

[A troublemaker?]

[Are you more of a troublemaker than I was?]

[I specialize in dealing with all kinds of defiance!]

["Go perform the mission; I’ll wait for you here."]

["Finish the mission first. We’ll talk about the rest later."]

[With that, Kakashi pulled out his little imperial uncle and ignored everyone.]

[The corners of Naruto’s mouth curled slightly.]

[Today’s Kakashi seemed like a different person compared to yesterday’s.]

[However, it was also easy to understand.]

["Let’s go."]

[Saying so, Naruto walked toward the mission client’s house.]

[Sasuke didn’t say a word, and Sakura naturally followed obediently by Naruto’s side.]

[Naruto gave a faint smile.]

[A cold glint flashed through Kakashi’s eyes.]

[From the moment they left the Hokage Building, there had been Ninjas monitoring them.]

[From that feeling, Naruto immediately recognized their identity.]

[They weren’t Anbu, but the Root Organization.]

[Kakashi had also been acting intentionally just now.]

[Suddenly releasing Chidori was also a form of warning.]

[As for the effect, it was there.]

[Those Root Organization Ninja retreated quite a distance.]

[Sasuke and Sakura naturally knew nothing of this.]

[After clarifying the mission details.]

[Sasuke didn’t say a word and turned his head to start searching.]

["Sasuke, you do this mission."]

[Sasuke frowned slightly and looked back at Naruto.]

[Why?]

[He didn’t ask it out loud, but Sasuke believed Naruto understood what he meant.]

["Sakura, you go to the Konoha Hospital first and learn the basics. Once the mission is done and Kakashi-sensei finishes submitting it, we’ll gather."]

["From now on, this is how we’ll allocate our time."]

["A D-rank mission doesn’t need to waste three people’s time."]

["Okay~"] [Sakura didn’t ask, gave Sasuke a glance, and then obediently turned to leave, heading toward the Konoha Hospital.]

["Don’t ask, just go search. Be patient, don’t rush—this is your mission for now."]

["When the time is right, I’ll help you master the Sharingan."]

[Only then did Naruto look at Sasuke.]

[Sasuke’s frown deepened.]

[Finally, he took a deep breath.]

[He turned and left.]

[He didn’t run, but walked away slowly.]

["I know you’re anxious, but don’t be anxious just yet."]

[Watching Sasuke’s back, Naruto didn’t stay and turned to find Kakashi.]

["One week, at most one week."]

[After the Root Organization Ninja left, Kakashi spoke seriously.]

["No rush, as long as it’s confirmed."] [Naruto nodded slightly.]

[Poof—]

[He left a Shadow Clone.]

["Well then, I’ll leave Sasuke and Sakura to you."]

["In a hurry?"] [Kakashi frowned slightly.]

["Be careful."] [But Kakashi didn’t stop him either.]

[Naruto replied with a smile: "I’ll observe the situation first; I won’t be reckless."]

[Whoosh—]

[As the words fell, Naruto vanished from the spot, heading in the direction where the Root Organization Ninja had left.]

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