The time they had spent outside the village was neither long nor short. The joint team was eager to return home. They ran all the way, just wanting to return to the village as soon as possible.
Other than Ichiro, no one had expected a C-rank mission to be so complicated. Not only was there a Chuunin's sneak attack, but it had also drawn out the Fugitive Fugitive, who was no longer beheaded. Although Dazner had made up for the one million taels required for the A-rank mission with Ichiro's secret funding, he could still see the danger if the employer concealed the mission. The only good thing was that everyone's strength had increased. They were no longer comparable to ninjas who had just graduated from school.
After many days of traveling, the joint team returned to Muye. Looking at the few people who couldn't hold it in any longer, Kakashi said,"Although I know you all want to go home quickly or see your friends, you still have to go to the third generation to hand in the mission before you can disband.”
Ichiro knew that this was inevitable and did not complain. However, Naruto was not so easy to talk to. He shouted at Kakashi,""Teacher Kakashi can complete the mission by himself. Why do we have to follow him? I'm already hungry after such a long journey. I really miss the Yile Ramen that Uncle Shouda made.”
"In view of the increase in the mission level, cough cough…we have to explain the process of the mission to the third generation, cough cough…so we have to have everyone present, cough cough…everyone, please work hard.”Seeing that Sasuke and the others were also complaining, Gale explained to them.
Gale's explanation gave everyone a better understanding of the situation. They followed Kakashi to the mission distribution area and handed in the mission completion certificate before heading to Naruto's office.
The third-generation successor was still wearing the bamboo hat that symbolized Naruto. He had a pipe in his mouth and was focused on handling documents. Ichiro felt that the third-generation successor seemed to have aged even more after not seeing him for a month or two. It seemed that Naruto's work had become a burden for the elderly third-generation successor.
Kakashi and Gale described the entire process of the mission to the third-generation successor in detail. They also vaguely emphasized Ichiro's strength, causing the third-generation successor to stare at the little white rabbit like a big bad wolf. Ichiro felt a chill run down his spine, and he avoided the third-generation successor's gaze uncomfortably. The third-generation successor let out a hearty laugh.
" This mission was completed very well. There were no casualties, and we also gained the friendship of the Country of Wave. Class 7 and Class 9 did well. Since the employer has already taken the initiative to upgrade the mission to A-rank, then we will distribute the rewards according to the A-rank mission. Among the graduates this year, you are the first team to complete an A-rank mission.”
The third generation was not stingy with his praise. Sasuke and the others all had proud expressions on their faces. Naruto even shouted,"Third generation grandpa, I told you we were the best. Next time, give us an A class mission. We will definitely complete it.”
"Idiot, the reason why we were able to complete this mission was because we dispatched two teams led by Jounin. Why do you think that was? Behave yourself."
As soon as Naruto finished speaking, Kakashi appeared beside him and lifted him up by the back of his collar, reprimanding him in a tone of disappointment.
"Anyway, I don't want to do those weeding missions anymore.”Naruto muttered in a low voice.
" Alright, Kakashi, bring them to collect the rewards for the mission. After that, you'll be dismissed. After all, you've just returned to the village, so you must be very tired.”
Upon hearing the third generation's instructions, Kakashi put down Naruto, bowed, and led everyone out of Naruto's office. Although everyone was curious as to why the third generation would keep Ichiro, no one asked why. They believed that the third generation would not harm Ichiro.
After everyone left, the third generation did not speak immediately. Instead, he looked at Ichiro with a meaningful gaze and took a puff from his pipe. Ichiro felt a pressure rising from the third-generation successor's body. Ichiro knew that the third-generation successor was testing his strength. Ichiro straightened his back and stared at the third-generation successor without blinking. His body also emitted a sharp aura to contend with the third-generation successor.
Ichiro's aura made the third-generation successor's eyes light up."At such a young age, you've already understood the use of aura? Although he was still a little inexperienced, this child was indeed a genius. A genius comparable to Uchiha Weasel. This child was definitely a blessing to Kiba.”
After testing Ichiro's strength, the third-generation ninja easily restrained his aura, while Ichiro spent some effort to see the difference in strength between Shadow and Jounin. However, Ichiro was not discouraged. He was still young and had incomparable potential. Sooner or later, he would become a ninja that surpassed the third-generation ninja, and that day would not be too far away.
"Soichiro, can you tell me what you think of Kiba?”The third generation asked Ichiro with a smile as he knocked his pipe on the table.
Looking at the smiling face of the third generation, Ichiro pondered for a moment and said,""Muye is the place where I was born and raised. I grew up in Muye, and Muye gave me strength. Muye is my home, and I will use my life to protect my home.”
"I'm talking about what you think of Kiba, Shoichiro.”After listening to Ichiro's words, the third-generation successor repeated his question without batting an eyelid.
Ichiro knew that the wily third-generation successor had seen through his thoughts. He knew that the third-generation successor would not let him go so easily if he did not explain himself. He said with a look of desperation,"Muye is very dangerous."
"Hmm? Why do you say that?" Hearing Ichiro's words, the third-generation successor's expression became serious, and his tone became solemn.
" Muye is already in a state of decline. There are old and young, with a gap in the middle. Although there are outstanding ninjas like Kakashi and my teacher, there are no high-end and outstanding Shadow Grade experts. There are no powerful experts who can intimidate the world. Moreover, they occupy rich territory, which will always attract the attention of other villages. At that time, war will come, which is why Muye is very dangerous.”
Ichiro had already thrown caution to the wind. In order to gain the attention of the third generation and to obtain the right to travel outside the village after the Chuunin exam, Ichiro told them what he knew about Kiba from watching anime in his previous life.
Ichiro's words left Mikiyo speechless for a long time. After a while, Mikiyo said,"" Soichiro, you are truly a genius. Whether it is strength or wisdom, you are the best choice. Your judgment is very accurate. At this moment, the leaves are very dangerous, and there is indeed a lack of green and yellow leaves. However, as long as there are leaves dancing, there will be a fire burning. The shadow of the fire shines on the village, and then new leaves will sprout again. I believe that the will of fire will never be extinguished.”
The third generation spoke passionately, but in fact, he did not say anything. Willpower was good, but it did not mean that one would have strength. When faced with a powerful enemy, what should be destroyed would still be destroyed. Although Ichiro did not think much of it, he still looked encouraged.
Satisfied with Ichiro's attitude, the third generation said to Ichiro,""Soichiro, Kanye's future depends on your generation!”
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