Long Live The Hokage

Chapter 423: The Mission

The next day, early in the morning, in front of Konohas Gate.

Team Seven gathered here ready to go, with the four members having different expressions.

Kakashi was indifferent and thoughtful. Yesterday, they received this quest from Obito, but he still doesnt know what he should expect to encounter in detail. In short, there should be, probably, no danger right?

Sasuke had his hands in his pockets with a cold expression on his face that looked like, I have seen the big world and everything in it, a mission out of the village will have nothing that I shouldnt expect.

Sakura occasionally took peeks at Sasuke with a flushed face, but also looked a bit excited about doing a mission outside of the village since she had never been outside of Konoha.

Were getting late, Uncle Tazuna wouldnt be oversleeping, right? Naruto whispered with some clear dissatisfaction on his face.

Hes here, Kakashi said lightly, which made the three little kids look ahead.

Tazuna or Masahiko walked slowly toward them as if he had a hangover, Little Naruto-Sama! Sorry that Im late!

Naruto was taken aback, this is the first time someone addressed him this way, it sounds very good!

But he felt that he should correct him, Uncle! Just call me Naruto!

Masahiko laughed secretly.

Princess Kushinas son is so polite, unlike the other devils, who dont say hello when they see an old man.

Sasuke and Sakuras expressions stagnated. This client keeps complimenting Naruto and slandering us whats wrong with him?

Kakashi took a deep looked at Tazuna, then said, Lets go!

The group hit the road. Tazuna praised Naruto from time to time, and occasionally said, Its really wrong to put such a talented kid like Naruto, in this weak team. Which made Narutos face flush and act embarrassed.

He never knew that hes so prestigious among the civilians of the Land of Whirlpools!

Masahiko did this for two purposes. One, because he remembers in the original how Tazuna was unpleasant to see Naruto at first, so he thought might get more witness points if he acts this way. The second is that the subsequent act needs the cooperation of Naruto.

In order to get my points, this ancestor must play along. Looking at how Naruto was overjoyed, Masahiko said to himself, Im going to be invincible this way.

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Because of the presence of ordinary people like Tazuna, the team moved very slowly and didnt walk less than half of the distance until the evening.

Its getting dark, can we rest for a while? Tazuna said suddenly.

Naruto was startled, Uncle, are you tired?

Ah, Im tired.

For the first time, Sasuke and Sakura looked at each other tacitly, and they even had the same thought in their hearts, This bastard is praising Naruto on purpose, right? Hes planning something

The location happened to be a wilderness, and it doesnt look like a place anyone will walk to within ten miles. Kakashi pondered for a moment, then turned his head and said, Tazuna-San, you specially selected Naruto to take this mission. Im starting to believe that you have other purposes!

Masahiko was very happy to hear this, he was worried that no one will notice, then he wouldnt be able to find a way to proceed with his act, but Kakashis assist was well placed!

Scratching his head, Tazuna said, There another purpose, and its a little one

Naruto was taken aback, Another purpose?

Tazuna nodded, I hope that Naruto-Sama can help me a little bit. Our town is in a tough situation. Although it belongs to the Land of Whirlpools, its in fact in the middle between the sea borders of two countries. We had bridges crossing to and from the country, but now theres a little problem

Masahiko wasnt talking nonsense, the two belonged to the Land of Whirlpools, and there were two sea-crossing bridges.

Theres a businessman named Gato who controlled these two bridges and collected tolls from the merchants, which greatly affected the development of our town, but we couldnt just refuse. Its said that there are some strong Shinobi from the Land of Whirlpools backing Gato, so I came to ask for Naruto-Samas help

Naruto scratched his head, Two strong Shinobi from the Uzumaki? Collecting money? Thats too much!

Tazuna nodded repeatedly, Yes, its too harsh!

Who is it?

Tazuna shook his head, I dont know.

Naruto hesitated for a moment, Uncle, why didnt you say it earlier, I would have talked to the ancestor

I shouldnt trouble the Great Elder! Hes an old man who manages everything, how can he have time to take care of such little matters? Naruto-Sama, you can solve it. Which Shinobi from the Land of Whirlpools would dare to face you?

Kakashi rolled his eyes; he could now determine Tazunas identity

Naruto scratched his head and took a glance at Sasuke and Sakura, then he patted his chest and made a promise, Leave it to me!

Tazuna decisively complimented Naruto and thanked him, which made the latter very happy

Sasuke and Sakura felt like it was a big mistake to take this task. It would have been better to plant trees and flowers.

Kakashi basically figured out everything: Tazuna is Elder Masahiko, and hes praising Naruto to trick him into taking this task. The two Shinobi hes talking about will be our opponents. They will open the kids eyes to how dangerous the ninja world is but I hope that the elder wont go too far.

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The next day, near the Land of Fire Bridge, the Land of Waves.

Kakashi looked at the two ninjas in front of him helplessly, I knew hes going to take it too far.

Who are these two weird-looking guys? Naruto scratched his head and said.

Tazuna explained in due course, Naruto-Sama, you dont know them? I didnt expect them to be behind Gato. The shark-like guy is Kisame, whos one of the Uzumaki Six Legendary Swordsman. The one with no eyebrows is Zabuza, hes also one of the six. They were originally rogue ninjas but later they were brought into the Uzumaki by the Great Elder

This guy named Tazuna is a bit off. Sasuke pondered, he knows too much

Are they the enemies? Sakura became nervous.

Kakashi pulled out the White Fang on his back, knowing in his heart that this was a battle planned by Masahiko, but it must be fought; however, the two in front of them seemed to have no intentions of fighting

Kisame and Zabuza were very helpless, they were forced into accepting this S-Class mission.

Kisames mission was to deal with Kakashi, and not let him intervene with the others. And Zabuzas mission was to start a blood and tears stimulation experience for Naruto and the other two; however, he must not kill them.

However, if its necessary, they can behead their client Tazuna!

Tazuna is it that old man?