The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

His figure instantly transformed into a cloud of white mist and vanished.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 37 still feels familiar.

After Kakashi disappeared without a word of explanation, the other three were relatively calm, but Sakura was completely dumbfounded. "How could he do that?!"

What do you mean by "last mission"? Kakashi-sensei, you need to explain yourself clearly before you leave!

Sakura felt an indescribable sense of frustration, even a slight feeling of collapse. She truly hadn't expected her instructor ninja to be such an unreliable person. Was there really no problem with the future of Team 7? Could it really be a bleak future?

"Kakashi-nii, this guy!"

Naruto also seemed to be gritting his teeth.

However, he was already used to Kakashi's personality. Getting him to be serious would be harder than climbing to heaven.

So, the question now is whether we really have to go to the second training ground at 5 o'clock tomorrow? Based on Naruto's own understanding of Kakashi, this guy is definitely going to be several hours late for most things!

Of course, they won't be ambiguous about important matters like carrying out missions or being summoned by the Hokage. From this perspective...

"Tomorrow should be fine, right?"

Naruto muttered.

"Huh? Naruto-kun, what did you just say?"

Sakura Haruno turned her head and looked at Naruto with a puzzled expression, asking him a question.

"What I mean is, Kakashi-nii is a habitual latecomer, just like today. I'm wondering if he'll deliberately make us wait for a long time again for tomorrow's meeting!"

Naruto said with a conflicted expression.

"Huh? Really!?"

Sakura's eyes widened instantly upon hearing Naruto's words.

Sasuke, who had already stood up, also frowned.

"But no matter what, we still have to assemble at five o'clock, right? After all, it's an order from our superiors. Don't forget, we're no longer students at the Ninja Academy, but official ninjas!"

Menma, standing to the side, said this with a calm expression.

Menma knew this part of the story all too well. Kakashi wasn't late at all these two times; he arrived early and secretly observed from the side. This was Kakashi's first real test for Team 7.

So, whether or not you're late, Menma won't consider that. As for breakfast, there's no need to listen to Kakashi. Eat and drink what you should eat, and don't deprive yourself!

And it was also when she heard Menma's words.

Sasuke and Naruto were taken aback at first, then slowly nodded. Sakura, however, was a beat behind, or rather, seemed not to have fully grasped the situation, nodding in agreement as if she understood but not quite.

"Well, tomorrow is important too, so Kakashi-nii shouldn't be late!"

Naruto said with a chuckle.

"Well, the timing is perfect. How about the four of us go out for a meal together? It'll be a celebration of the founding of our Class 7?"

Then his gaze clearly shifted to Sasuke and Menma, and he asked.

Sakura Haruno's eyes lit up, and she looked at Menma and Sasuke with hopeful eyes, especially at the latter.

"No, I won't go. I have other things to do!"

Sasuke shook his head decisively and refused with a calm expression.

"Whoosh!"

Then, he leaped down from the rooftop and sped away along the other eaves.

"Well, there's plenty of time later. Let's stop here for today. Excuse me, Naruto and Sakura."

Menma smiled and shook his head in refusal, then gave a slight bow in greeting.

With a swift movement, before Naruto could even utter a second word, he left his spot and headed back to his own location.

"Hello...."

Watching Menma and Sasuke disappear in an instant,

Naruto put his hands on his hips, a helpless look on his face. This wasn't the first time such a scene had happened.

Menma and Sasuke didn't come to the last graduation dinner either, did they?

"These two are such loners! They'll have plenty of time in the future, honestly!"

Naruto said, somewhat angrily.

"Well, there's nothing we can do then, Sakura. It would be a bit strange if the two of them didn't go, and it's just the two of us. Let's wait until next time, Sakura!"

Naruto turned to look at Sakura Haruno and said.

"Yes, I'm fine with anything!"

Although Sakura was also very disappointed and inwardly screamed in frustration, she still tried her best to put on a very ladylike expression and nodded in reply.

See you tomorrow!

Naruto smiled and waved to Sakura.

"Whoosh!"

He also flashed down from the rooftop and sped off in a different direction from the other two.

Watching Naruto's departing figure.

Sakura Haruno's face instantly fell.

This should have been a happy and joyful day!

Why do I feel so empty right now?

"No, Sakura, you have to pull yourself together! This is only the first day! You're a capable child! Yes! You have to do your best!"

Sakura patted her cheeks lightly with both hands to encourage herself!

After taking one last deep look at the directions Sasuke, Naruto, and Menma had each gone, Sakura Haruno took a deep breath, clenched her fists and waved them slightly before turning around and leaving the ninja academy.

The plot is still unfolding without any major twists and turns. So far, it's hard to say whether it's good or bad. However, for Menma, the fact that there are no surprises is the best thing ever!

'Now it's time to begin the real countdown!'

Mianma thought to himself silently.

The next day, at 4:20 a.m.

Mianma got out of bed on time, and after a quick wash and breakfast, he set off for the second training ground.

When Menma arrived, there were still a few minutes left before the agreed time. However, Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura had already arrived at the second training ground even earlier than Menma. Sasuke's appearance didn't show any signs of fatigue, but Naruto and Sakura clearly looked a bit listless.

"Oh! Good morning, Mianma!"

However, upon seeing the freckles...

Naruto mustered his spirits and greeted them at the top of his lungs.

"Good morning, Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke!"

Mianma smiled faintly and greeted him softly.

Good morning, Menma-kun!

Sakura seemed to snap out of her drowsy state immediately, gently brushing her hair aside as she replied.

Sasuke, leaning against the tree trunk, simply nodded indifferently as a response.

(End of this chapter)

Before Chapter 38 Sudden Change

After a brief exchange of pleasantries.

Menma simply found a spot, sat down, and closed his eyes to rest. If the plot doesn't deviate from the original story, they'll have to wait at least five or six hours. Kakashi appeared around 10 or 11 o'clock.

Before that, it's best to conserve your energy and build up your strength.

Seeing Menma's attitude, Naruto shrugged helplessly and immediately gave up on chatting with Menma.

Naruto originally thought that since they were all in the same team, they would get along better, but to his surprise, Menma and Sasuke were still the same as before.

Sakura also looked like she wanted to speak but didn't dare to, her little hands twisted together in a dilemma.

It has a completely different atmosphere from the original Class 7.

And it was during the four people's silent waiting that time slowly passed, one hour, two hours, three hours.

Until the sun is hanging high in the sky.

It was past eight o'clock.

They still hadn't seen Kakashi.

The veins on Naruto's forehead immediately bulged.

"Aaaaaaah, Kakashi-nii, that bastard! I knew I couldn't trust him. He's late again! It's already past eight o'clock!"

Naruto said angrily.

"Could they have encountered some emergency on the way..."

Sakura, sitting to the side, weakly uttered words that even she herself didn't believe. Beneath her seemingly quiet exterior, she was already roaring with fury inside.

Anyone who has to get up at 4 a.m. and arrive at the training ground before 5 a.m., only to have the person they're waiting for fail to show up, and then fail to show up for three or four hours, would be incredibly frustrated!

Sasuke's expression also visibly darkened.

It's still March.

It's still early morning and I haven't had breakfast yet.

Even the most good-natured person would probably start to act awkwardly.

Only the pockmarked face remained firmly steadfast.

This was not only due to the support of the original plot, but also because Menma had already detected Kakashi's location in advance through his enormous sensory abilities when he arrived. Kakashi probably thought that the four little guys would not be able to find his location.