Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 111 I Didn't Kill Your Whole Family

The Hokage's office.

As he crossed the threshold, Aokiji saw several familiar figures.

Jiraiya and Orochimaru were both present.

A hint of surprise flashed across Aokiji's eyes.

What day is it today? Why is everyone here?

Tsunade walked in casually: "Sarutobi-sensei, I brought Aokiji back for you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly: "Thank you for your hard work."

"Lord Hokage, what brings you here?" Aokiji said casually. "If it's tea, I won't drink any that costs less than one million taels per catty."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was taken aback: "Tea?"

Tsunade coughed twice, her eyes quickly sweeping over the crowd: "Sarutobi-sensei, what exactly did you call us here for?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi placed his hands clasped on the table, faced Aokiji, grinned, and revealed his teeth, which were yellowed from years of smoking.

Aokiji was flustered: "I don't think I've caused any trouble recently. If it's because of the failed mission last time, I think I've already reflected on my actions."

"Aokiji, want to switch teams?"

Aokiji lowered his gaze and said calmly, "I think one is fine."

"Individual strength is ultimately limited. As a ninja, one should learn to cooperate as a team."

"I have no desire to be a ninja."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, shameless as ever: "Haha, it seems you're still holding a grudge about me making you a ninja."

"no."

"Aokiji, with your talent, you shouldn't waste it here." Hiruzen Sarutobi earnestly advised, "Well, I guess you won't listen to me anyway. In short, take a look at your teammates this time."

"My teammates?"

Aokiji looked around and realized that besides himself, there were only those three people present, and the answer was self-evident.

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled slightly: "Haven't you always said that your teammates are a burden to you? Well then, you must find these three acceptable, right?"

Tsunade and the others were both surprised and delighted.

I never imagined I'd have the chance to team up with Aokiji in the future.

Tsunade, in particular, was overjoyed.

Unsolicited kindness is always suspicious; Aokiji had a pretty good idea of ​​what the other man was up to. He was trying to mold him into the next Uchiha Kagami.

Aokiji decided to play along, first maintaining a show of restraint: "If it were the three of them, I have nothing to say, but I have a question?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his chin: "What did you say?"

"There are four of us now, right? Isn't there one too many?"

For a typical mission, at least one Jonin is required.

Any one of the four of them is at least a Jonin level, which is enough in terms of strength, but it doesn't conform to the rules.

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled slightly: "Four people is just right."

Under the puzzled gazes of everyone, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a box out of a drawer, called Orochimaru over, and handed it to him.

Orochimaru took it with both hands, opened it, and took a look.

The others crowded around, and inside was an appointment letter.

The gist of it is that Orochimaru became a Jonin.

In other words, Orochimaru became the leading Jonin of their four-person team.

Everyone was shocked upon seeing this message.

Even Orochimaru, who was directly involved, was somewhat dazed.

Jonin is an achievement that many ninjas strive for their entire lives but never attain.

Jiraiya, unconvinced, pointed at Orochimaru and shouted, "Sarutobi-sensei, why is this guy able to become a Jonin so early? I'm not having it! Sarutobi-sensei, you're being unfair!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a sip of tea: "This is after careful consideration. Orochimaru has reached the level of a Jonin in both strength and team command."

Now that things have come to this, Jiraiya could only complain a few times and say that he would soon catch up with Orochimaru and that he shouldn't be too smug for too long.

Congratulations!

Despite his surprise, Aokiji immediately offered his sincere blessings to his friend.

Orochimaru quickly calmed down from his surprise and thanked him.

Aokiji put his arm around Aokiji's shoulder and laughed, "Looks like I need to give you a gift for your promotion."

"As for gifts, the thought that counts is enough."

Aokiji shook his head and said seriously, "You can think that way, but I can't."

To get Orochimaru completely on his side, he needed to take this opportunity to give him something nice, something that would make Orochimaru remember his kindness forever.

After thinking it over, it seems that only that thing came to mind.

He originally planned to use it himself, but then he thought, "You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Aokiji with surprise.

Based on the reactions of members who have teamed up with Aokiji in the past, Aokiji's attitude towards his teammates can be described as quite terrible.

As for whether he had ulterior motives, Hiruzen Sarutobi thought it was unlikely.

Aokiji and Orochimaru have maintained a fairly good friendship since they were students.

With the bond of companionship, Aokiji, even if it's just for their sake, will at least not hold them back from their work.

With this in mind, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't wait to issue a simple task to them to get used to it. It wouldn't be too difficult, probably around rank B. With the strength of these four, it would be more than enough, and they wouldn't be in any danger.

Upon hearing this, Aokiji complained, "Hokage-sama, is this really necessary? I just joined the team, can't I just catch a pet in peace and quiet?"

Tsunade joked, "You should really work harder from now on. Among the four of us, Orochimaru is a Jonin, while you're still just a Genin."

The Konoha genin are the strongest, okay...

Aokiji shrugged: "Whatever."

Tsunade suggested, "Why don't you participate in the Chunin Exams? With your current strength, it's just a formality. The rewards for becoming a Chunin will be much greater."

"You're trying to trick me into a promotion again. No way, no way. I just want to be a low-ranking ninja for the rest of my life."

Aokiji said with disdain, "The higher the ninja's rank, the more things they have to do. Especially the Hokage, who has to deal with so many trivial matters every day. It's terrifying to think about. Only an idiot would become the Hokage."

That guy called "Idiot" was incredibly cunning: "There's an idiot here who wants you to do a mission. I hope you don't ungrateful wretch."

Amidst laughter and cheerful chatter, the four took their tasks and immediately began to carry them out.

The task is simple: it's just a simple escort mission.

Task Information:

Name: Kozuki Momonosuke

Occupation: Male escort

Age: 28 years old.

"Wait for me a moment, I need to go and explain something."

Aokiji had promised to take care of Mikoto, but he never expected to suddenly receive a mission.

He ran to the park, found Fugaku, and begged him to continue looking after him.

Fugaku had a long face; he'd become a babysitter.

"It all happened so suddenly, so stop complaining."

After calming Fugaku and Mikoto down, Aokiji ran home, took off his clothes (in Konoha, he would wear clothing with the Uchiha clan crest).

But he wouldn't dress like that when he's out and about, for fear of attracting unnecessary trouble.

Moreover, this family crest also represents their abilities.

He wouldn't be stupid enough to go out wearing clothes like that.

After changing his clothes, Aokiji ran towards the gates of Konoha.

Seeing that Aokiji took a long time to return because he had gone to change clothes, Tsunade couldn't help but complain: "You're on a mission, but you're acting like you're going on vacation. You even changed your clothes. You're so unserious."

The pheasant, like a dead pig unafraid of boiling water, didn't bother to explain. Just then, he suddenly noticed a stranger standing next to him.

He was around forty years old, with a black topknot and a goatee, uneven eyes, and his hair was tied into a high ponytail. He had a fierce look on his face.

Aokiji asked, "And who is this...?"

He remembered that the target was around 28 years old, so why did he look so mature?

"My name is Kin'emon."

The middle-aged man introduced himself: "I am Mr. Momonosuke's assistant. He is currently working in the Flower Capital. We need to go to his place first and then escort him to Mr. Momonosuke's mission location."

Uh, wait, what's his name again?

Kin'emon?

To be honest, when I heard this name and that host named Momonosuke...

Aokiji really wanted to complain, fearing that some guy named Kaido would suddenly appear during the mission and unleash a Lightning Release: Thunder Bagua right off the bat...

Seeing the other person looking at him strangely, Kin'emon couldn't help but look confused: "Is there something on my face?"

"It's nothing, my name is Aokiji. I was just dealing with some personal matters and it took a little longer than expected. Sorry."

Aokiji realized that he must have been here for quite some time, and that he had been delayed because of changing clothes and comforting Mikoto, so he felt apologetic.

"It's alright."

Despite his fierce appearance, Kin'emon was surprisingly easy to talk to.

Aokiji thought to himself that this trip would be an easy one.

After that, the four followed Kin'emon to the Flower Capital. On the way, they encountered a group of bandits, which Aokiji easily defeated with a few moves, clapping his hands in the process.

Kin'emon, standing nearby, praised, "Your companion is quite impressive..."

Orochimaru laughed and said, "Of course, after all, Aokiji is a member of the Uchiha clan."

Aokiji frowned, looking at the talkative Orochimaru with a hint of annoyance. He thought to himself that he should tell Orochimaru not to reveal his surname unless necessary.

The Uchiha surname is so famous that anyone who knows it has at least most of their abilities already known.

However, I'll let it go this time. After all, Orochimaru and he had just teamed up, and there were many things he hadn't explained. He'll just have to be more careful next time.

"A member of the Uchiha clan, are you from the Uchiha clan?"

Kin'emon's expression changed drastically.

Aokiji asked, puzzled, "Is there a problem?"

"Can we kick this person out of the team immediately?"

Upon hearing Aokiji admit that he was from the Uchiha clan, Kin'emon's attitude towards him immediately did a complete 180-degree turn. He glared at him coldly, his attitude hard and full of hostility, leaving Kin'emon completely bewildered.

What's going on?

I don't think I said anything wrong.

It makes it sound like I killed your whole family...

Orochimaru patiently inquired about the reason: "If it's convenient, could you explain why?"

Jinwei's face was ashen: "We have some grudges with the Uchiha clan, but I cannot disclose what those grudges are."

us?

Aokiji narrowed his eyes slightly. It seemed that Kin'emon wasn't the only one who hated being an Uchiha; there were probably others as well.

He wanted to slap himself; he should have known better than to say the mission was easy.

(End of this chapter)