Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 53 The Three Make a Vow

After the three of them had eaten and drunk their fill, it gradually got dark.

"Our entry into the Land of Rivers is only to gather intelligence. We need to avoid contact with the Sand Village ninja as much as possible, so we need a covert route."

Minato took out a map of the Land of Rivers and, by the light of the fire, drew the route from here to the intelligence receiving point on the map.

Chika and Kakashi approached Minato and saw the winding route on the map, which mostly bypassed the areas where the Sand Ninja were often active.

Chiga had no objection to this.

Although he felt that if a group of Sand Ninja encountered them, it would be the Sand Ninja's bad luck.

However, ninjas need to prioritize their missions, and their mission this time was simply to gather intelligence, so they didn't want to cause any trouble.

Kakashi thought for a moment and asked, "Minato-sensei, if something unexpected happens and we suddenly encounter Sand Ninja, what should we do? Should we retreat first?"

"If the opposing team has fewer than one small group"

Minato thought for a moment, then said emphatically, "Then let's devour them!"

Kakashi was somewhat surprised by Minato's reaction and said, "Minato-sensei, this seems inconsistent with your previous behavior!"

Kakashi has been following Minato for a year now.

Because Konoha was short-handed, they always worked in pairs, and they were very familiar with Minato's cautiousness when carrying out missions.

Unnecessary conflicts will absolutely not occur easily.

"Kakashi, things are different now. You should adjust your mindset too!"

Minato patted Kakashi's head and smiled.

He did change his previous behavior patterns.

As his Flying Thunder God Technique became more and more proficient, he was already an elite among the Jonin, and his confidence began to grow.

If we continue to strategically retreat when faced with a large number of enemies, as we have done in the past, then what's the point of talking about the Hokage position!

How can Kushina become Hokage?

Kakashi said, "I understand, Minato-sensei, but we are outnumbered after all, so we shouldn't take such a risk."

Upon hearing this, Chiga laughed and said, "What's wrong, Kakashi? You seem to have become much more timid since coming to the Land of Rivers. Are you worried about your father's debts being incurred by his son?"

[Negative emotions from Kakashi Hatake, emotion value +20!]

Kakashi rolled his eyes at Chiga but didn't argue.

And you know what? Chiga actually guessed one of his little thoughts.

Among the three, Minato had done the most missions and offended the most ninjas, but he had not yet become famous in the ninja world. Few enemy countries knew him, and those that did only regarded him as a relatively powerful Jonin, and they would not deliberately target him.

But Kakashi Hatake is different. His father, Sakumo Hatake, showed no mercy to the Sand Village ninja during the Second World War. With just his short sword, he terrified the Sand Village ninja.

It can even stop a child from crying in Sunagakure.

More importantly, Sakumo Hatake killed Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law, high-ranking officials in Sunagakure.

This son's murder must be avenged!

I heard that Chiyo provided more than half of the 80 million ryo bounty that Konoha's White Fang had.

Therefore, if the Sand Village knew that Sakumo Hatake's only son had come to the Land of Rivers, they would definitely send an assassination squad to kill Kakashi.

Minato chuckled when he saw Chiga teasing Kakashi, then comforted Kakashi, "Kakashi, don't worry. Your father is your father, and you are you. I don't think Chiyo of the Sand Village would send an assassination squad specifically for you."

Chiga watched as Minato comforted Kakashi, then said, "Minato-sensei, you should worry about yourself. I remember Jiraiya-sama dealt with the Iwa ninja quite badly during the Second Shinobi World War. Now that they can't find Jiraiya-sama, they might take revenge on you!"

Minato smiled helplessly, never expecting to get himself into trouble.

He and Kakashi exchanged a glance, then turned their gaze to Chiga.

"What, you still want to find my enemies? This is my first mission. In the last C-rank mission, all my opponents were dead. They had no idea I existed."

Upon seeing this, Chiga looked smug.

Kakashi replied calmly, "Who said I have to seek revenge to target you?"

"Then tell me, why are the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth targeting me?"

Chiga sneered and watched the two perform with great interest.

Minato thought for a moment, then said softly, "Chiga, you're the only one among the three of us with a bloodline limit, and your clan's Sharingan is coveted by many in the ninja world!"

"Oh, Minato-senpai, are you saying someone might cause me trouble because of these eyes?"

"Who knows? Maybe even the Land of Water, far away in the ocean, will send ninjas to gouge out your eyes!" Kakashi, trying his best to cooperate with Minato, threatened Chiga.

Chiga suddenly stood up, plunged his katana into the ground, placed his hands on the hilt of the katana, and declared boldly.

"Tch, just a mere Land of Water! Even if those so-called Seven Ninja Swordsmen came, I'd slaughter them without leaving a single one alive! I just happen to be short a few ninja swords."

Since he already knew he was bragging, of course he would exaggerate, otherwise Minato and Kakashi would think he couldn't even afford to brag!

"Hmph, just a mere Land of Wind! Even if Chiyo from the Sand Village came in person, I wouldn't be afraid. It's perfect for me to eliminate this threat for my father, saving him from sneezing every day. Besides, a family should be together, right?"

Kakashi, not to be outdone, stood up alongside Chiga and confronted him directly.

"Hey, you guys..."

Minato sighed as he watched the two boast. These two were really childish, even their bragging had to be a contest.

However, he also knew that these two were exceptionally talented in the ninja world.

The bold words they're making now aren't really boasting. Once they grow up, they'll definitely be able to do what they're saying now, and might even surpass it.

However, unlike him, because he has already grown up!

"In that case, it's just the Land of Earth. Even if they send ten thousand ninjas to seek revenge, I can kill them all! It'll be perfect for Jiraiya-sensei to go to the Land of Earth and experience the charm of the Iwa ninja women!"

Minato also came up behind the two, and the three of them huddled together.

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After a moment of silence, a blush appeared on the faces of all three, and they smiled bitterly to themselves.

How embarrassing! What was I thinking?!

It's unbelievable that he has such a childish and immature side.

"Ahem!"

Minato, who was the first to react, looked up at the sky and said, "Alright, enough bragging, it's time to rest. The three of us will take turns keeping watch. I'll start, then Kakashi, and finally Chiga."

"it is good"

(End of this chapter)