Naruto: Two opponents versus Naruto, Konoha panics!

Ino Yamanaka: "There's a problem with this mission."

Sakura Haruno: "It's more than just a problem!"

Sakura Haruno: "There is a big problem!"

Sakura Haruno: "We almost died on this mission!"

Sakura Haruno: "Damn it... lying about a mission was really dangerous!"

Even though so much time has passed, Sakura is still somewhat dissatisfied.

The C-level missions repeatedly put them in life-or-death situations.

Although the Land of Waves is a place of hardship, they are just ninjas.

Moreover, he almost died because he lied about the mission.

Dazner was also a little embarrassed.

But there was nothing they could do; the Land of Waves was indeed poor.

Besides... when the urge to drink kicks in, you might unknowingly spend the money on alcohol.

of course.

Even if there isn't one, there's no way to issue high-level quests.

The money is still not enough.

The reason why Hiruzen Sarutobi sent Team 7 to take on this mission... or rather, why he sent Kakashi to take on this mission, was not that simple.

"Alright, gather at the Konoha gates in half an hour."

"Disperse."

[Upon leaving the Hokage Building, Kakashi immediately issued orders.]

The three of them didn't say anything and left.

Half an hour is enough time to prepare.

Shortly after, Naruto returned home.

"I need to leave for a while."

"Take this time to process all of this."

Naruto chuckled as he watched Izumi packing his things.

【"Hmm~"】

"Be careful, we'll be waiting for you to come back..."

"Don't overthink it, and don't put too much pressure on yourself." Naruto gently rubbed Izumi's head.

"It will take about a month and a half. I will leave behind several shadow clones... and also leave behind spells for a quick return along the way."

【"good."】

After packing her backpack, Izumi helped Naruto tidy his clothes.

[She acted like a young wife reluctant to let her husband leave.]

"Don't worry, everything will be fine."

"I'll be away for a lot of time this time, and I'll be doing some things... Perhaps, once things settle down, I'll let you travel."

"There are some risks of exposure in the village. Of course, I'm not afraid of exposure now, but it will affect some subsequent plans..."

Before she could finish speaking, her mouth was covered.

After a long pause, Uchiha Izumi, her face flushed, whispered, "I understand."

[It's good that you understand.]

Naruto will indeed be doing a lot during this trip to the Land of Waves.

Whether it's finding Tsunade or searching for the ruins of the Land of Whirlpools, these things need to be put on the agenda.

[We're about to get busy.]

[It's highly likely that Izumi, after recovering, will be given some power to coordinate an attack from within and without.]

After a brief moment of tenderness, Naruto shouldered his bag and headed out.

The shadow clones have existed for a very long time.

[If there is no fighting, it can probably survive for about two and a half days.]

[Then the shadow clone can create even more shadow clones.]

[Its existence time will simply continue to shorten.]

But that's enough.

Along the way, Naruto would leave behind kunai inscribed with the Body Reduction Technique seal using permanent chakra.

This will greatly reduce the return time.

After explaining everything, under Izumi's reluctant gaze...

Naruto waved his hand.

[Left home.]

"Once we get back, Izumi can take me to the Naka Shrine."

"That seal can only be broken with the Sharingan."

"Sasuke is too unstable; otherwise, he would have been able to open it long ago."

He shook his head.

No time was wasted.

[Hurry up and head towards the village entrance.]

[Actually, besides teaching the spring, there's another reason why shadow clones can be created.]

Naruto was somewhat afraid that Izumi might have fed herself to death.

The food that came out... was truly indescribable.

【"Feed me~"】

[When I passed by the glutinous rice ball shop, I indeed saw red beans.]

Naruto looked at Anko and had some ideas.

[After that, wouldn't it be better to let Red Bean go with Izumi?]

However, he quickly dismissed the thought.

[Quan might be led astray.]

Furthermore, Naruto hasn't figured out the cursed seal on Anko's neck yet, so he dares not gamble.

[Orochimaru might use this to find Anko, which would put Izumi in danger.]

Mitarashi Anko: "..."

Differential treatment!

hateful!

Naruto with black-rimmed glasses, kneel down before me!

"Are you leaving the village to do a mission?"

"Um... how about I secretly follow you?"

Red Bean came up with a solution that wasn't really a solution.

There's nothing I can do; my appetite has been spoiled.

[Hong has gone out on a mission, and Xiyan has also gone out.]

[Anko was initially very happy, as she could have Naruto and the food all to herself.]

Unexpectedly, just a few days later, Naruto is also leaving the village for a mission.

Of course, Red Bean's plan to secretly follow him wasn't that simple.

[Naruto's identity is special, so it's understandable that she's worried.]

[In addition, before leaving, his two best friends gave him some instructions to take good care of Naruto.]

That's when Red Bean came up with this idea.

"Stop fooling around, it's inconvenient for you to leave the village."

"Who knows, maybe a bunch of ANBU ninjas and Root organization ninjas will be following behind them."

Naruto said helplessly.

This red soybean, sometimes it really is like a child.

"Alright, it's almost time. We'll talk when I get back."

As soon as he finished speaking, Naruto vanished.

[Red Bean pouted, as if she'd just been lectured.]

Soon, Naruto arrived at the gates of Konoha.

The door is very large.

This was the first time Naruto had gotten so close.

In the past, simply getting close would draw countless eyes.

Naruto didn't want to be exposed, so he didn't force his way in.

[When the Root organization and the Konoha Guards released their bombs, there was an opportunity, but Naruto wasn't prepared at the time.]

However, leaving the village is no longer a difficult task for Naruto.

The village is indeed covered by a barrier.

But Naruto already had a way to leave the village without triggering the barrier.

"Here you are!"

Sakura and Sasuke have arrived.

Even Kakashi arrived, cradling a little prince, leaning against the door.

Naruto quickened his pace slightly.

[He glanced at both sides of the Konoha gate.]

[“His strength isn’t particularly high, but it’s enough to guard the gates of Konoha.”]

Konoha's Twin Gatekeepers.

Steel Iron and Izumo Kamizuki: "..."

"What do you mean by 'gatekeeper'?!"

"Izumo, this kid's getting a bit arrogant!"

Izumo Kamizuki glanced at his best friend.

He shook his head somewhat helplessly.

He turned his gaze away from the large screen with its black border.

Gangzi Tie was still somewhat angry.

Izumo Shingetsu pointed to the huge door behind him.

"Hey buddy, look behind us!"

Gangzi Tie was taken aback and turned around to look.

He immediately shut his mouth.

Even when watching the movie on the big screen, they were watching it at the gates of Konoha...

"Well... that's strange, you actually come late sometimes." Kakashi put away his "little prince" persona and looked at Naruto with a half-smile.

Naruto gave an apologetic smile.

At this moment, Sakura, who had been smiling, suddenly frowned.

[He kept staring at Naruto's mouth.]

"Alright, now that we're here, let's set off."

[Kakashi gave the order.]

He nodded again to Kotetsu and Izumo.

He then took the lead and stepped out of the Konoha gates.

Tazna followed, carrying the bottle of liquor.

The three walked behind, protecting Tazuna in the middle.

[Soon, at Kakashi's signal.]

Naruto also sensed the difference.

That subtle, almost imperceptible feeling...

【Is it Konoha's barrier?】

"The approximate distance should be consistent... otherwise, leaving the village without triggering the barrier shouldn't be too difficult."

"However, if there's a sensory ninja constantly monitoring the barrier, it won't be that easy."

As Naruto was thinking this, he glanced at the dense forest in the distance.

Kakashi also turned his head slightly to look.

Someone is there.

[There was more than one, and they were all ninjas.]

【at the same time.】

[Hokage Building, Hokage's office.]

【Bang--】

【"Hiruzen!"】

"Why force a Jinchuriki to leave the village?!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at him indifferently.

Have I been giving it too much attention lately?

"Danzo, I am the true Hokage."

[Shimura Danzo: "..."]

[Before I could even finish speaking, the spell was interrupted.]

"Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"

【Bang--】