Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 83 The First Prohibition of the Water Gate Squad

Hearing this, Minato glanced at Chiga speechlessly and said, "You haven't participated in Minato's Team's daily activities for seven days. You haven't forgotten that you're still a member of Minato's Team, have you?"

Upon hearing this, Chiga gave an awkward laugh.

There have been a lot of things going on these past few days, and they're all things I've brought upon myself. I've completely lost touch with Minato and the others, and I never even thought of them.

"Seven days of rest is long enough; we should go and take on new tasks!"

Minato said that he was an ambitious person and had a clear goal for his future.

Becoming the Hokage requires more than just strength; it also requires contributing to the village.

Therefore, the Watergate team receives missions very frequently.

However, Chiga felt something was off. He glanced at Minato and grinned mischievously, "Minato-senpai, I bet you're bored at home because you can't see Kushina-sensei, right?"

Kushina's punishment for stealing the Book of Seals has been handed down.

Although it was only an additional six months of confinement, the ANBU guard at the gate was replaced by a whole squad of ANBU.

Furthermore, there was a female ANBU member watching over Kushina's house 24 hours a day.

Under these circumstances, it would be impossible for Minato to have a secret rendezvous with Kushina.

It seems that this is also why Minato decided to take on the mission.

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Minato rolled his eyes at Chika, while inwardly sighing helplessly. His girlfriend was great in every way, but her ability to cause trouble was truly top-notch.

Minato had inquired about Kushina's mistake this time; stealing the Book of Seals was a crime that could be considered treason against him.

Kushina, however, only received an additional six months of confinement.

People really can't be compared!

Furthermore, based on this incident, coupled with the kidnapping of Kushina by the Cloud Ninja many years ago, Minato also had some guesses in his mind.

Kushina's identity in the village is probably not simple.

However, what puzzled Minato even more than Kushina's identity was that the only person who could enter Kushina's room was the access pass in Chiga's possession.

It remains valid until the Third Hokage revoks this certificate.

Minato was also confused. If he could think of adding people to Kushina's door, how could he not know that Chiga had an entry and exit permit?

He couldn't figure out the Third Hokage's intentions for the time being.

However, if it weren't for the fact that Chiga's name was written on the entry and exit permit, Minato would have wanted to borrow it from Chiga.

At this point, Minato connected Root's attempt to recruit Chiga with Kushina's theft of the Book of Seals.

After thinking for a moment, he said apologetically to Chiga, "I'm sorry, I didn't expect Kushina's reckless behavior to cause you so much trouble."

"Even without this incident, that guy would probably find other reasons to cause me trouble."

Chiga waved her hand dismissively.

Minato didn't say much, but looked at Chika and Kakashi and asked, "Alright, that's enough. Now go accept the mission. What are the requirements for the mission?"

Kakashi shook his head, indicating no.

Chiga thought for a moment and suggested, "Let's go to the Land of Hot Springs! Kakashi told me that the hot springs there are really nice, and I want to experience them. Plus, the weather's getting colder lately, so it's the perfect time for a hot spring soak."

"Alright then, let's find a mission to the Land of Hot Springs!"

Minato nodded in agreement.

At this moment, Kakashi spoke up, "Speaking of which, Minato-sensei, shouldn't we be more concerned about the possibility of unexpected events occurring during the mission than confirming the mission location?"

"Forehead"

These words simultaneously pulled Chiga and Minato back to the night they made their promises.

Sometimes even ninjas have to believe in the superstition.

So Minato, with a serious expression, said, "Kakashi, you're right, we do need to consider this issue."

"Minato-senpai, setting a flag is a minor matter. The real issue is that the mission we've accepted must be kept secret. No one except the Third Hokage should know about it!"

Chiga offered a more subtle reminder.

Chiga was more convinced that Madara Uchiha was behind this than Minato and Kakashi.

Moreover, from the few words spoken by the two ninjas from the Land of Water, Chiga also sensed a hint of hostility towards him.

Minato's pupils contracted, and he asked, "You suspect that someone leaked mission information, which is why we were assassinated, right?"

Chiga nodded.

While it's unrealistic to think you can completely evade White Zetsu's surveillance, Chiga believes that as long as you maintain a certain level of secrecy, you can still avoid being watched by White Zetsu.

At this moment, Kakashi said, "I personally think it's Chiga's fault. If he hadn't tricked us into making that promise, I don't think that would have happened!"

"Wait a minute, how can you blame me for this? Didn't you two get carried away too?"

Chikashi glared at Kakashi, who seemed to want to pin the blame for that accident on him.

Kakashi said expressionlessly, "But you were the one who set the flag first."

"If there's a problem, it will definitely be the three of us!"

Chiga said she didn't want to take the blame for this, otherwise she would definitely be called a jinx in the future.

Seeing the two arguing, Minato stepped forward to interrupt and said, "Alright, although I don't really believe in this, Kakashi has a point. Establishing a Flying GA is something we really need to be very careful about."

"So I've made up my mind!"

Minato then solemnly declared, "The first rule for Minato Squad is hereby issued: Absolutely no FLGA (Flying Star) creation is permitted during or before a mission!"

"Yes, Mr. Minato!"

Kakashi responded with a serious expression, and then the two of them turned their gaze to Chiga.

"Why are you all looking at me? Don't you understand? I'm just on loan. I belong to Kushina's team! There's no need for me to obey Minato's team's rules, is there?"

"Besides, am I the kind of person who makes promises I can't keep? If the atmosphere hadn't been right that day, how could I have said something like that!"

Although Chiga felt that issuing such a ban was necessary, she always felt that the two of them were deliberately targeting her.

"Stop talking. Kushina has already been confined for another six months. By the time she's allowed to go out, it won't be until next year!" Minato said. "That means you'll have to stay with us for at least another six months."

Minato's words made it clear: you're still in my hands for another six months, and you still dare to disobey my orders? Do you want to get back at me?

"Okay, I got it!"

Chiga also sighed.

I was quite happy doing D-rank missions with Kushina in the village, but after going out for a while, I never had the chance to team up with Kushina again.

(End of this chapter)