Naruto: Sasuke Uchiha Returns from Soul Society

Kakashi ignored the D-rank missions that asked for help finding cats and dogs or helping with weeding, scanned the mission wall for a moment, and finally locked onto a figure in the corner.

[Task Level: C]

[Mission Objective: Escort bridge expert Tazna safely back to the Land of Waves.]

The Land of Waves is a small country without any ninja villages, but it is located on a strategic route and has a complex situation.

A C-rank mission is just right for a newly graduated genin; it allows them to see the real world without being too dangerous.

Kakashi took the scroll and returned to the meeting place of Team 7.

Unroll the scroll in front of the two of them.

He said to Naruto, who was beaming with excitement, "Didn't you want to go on a mission? This C-rank mission is the best test of your two years of training."

Then, his gaze turned to Sasuke, and his tone became meaningful: "This mission will take us away from the Land of Fire. Perhaps we can see some 'scenery' that we can't see in the village."

He was hinting that there might be news about Itachi Uchiha.

But Sasuke knew in his heart that this was almost impossible.

The secret service has been investigating for so many years without any results, so what could a small C-level mission possibly uncover?

but……

Going out to try one's luck isn't a bad idea.

He glanced at the two silent Zanpakuto at his waist.

God knows when and how I will return to that world next time.

Before that, it's good to see more of the world.

"When do we leave?" Sasuke asked casually, which was taken as agreement.

……

Before long, an old man wearing a straw hat, reeking of alcohol, and with a flushed face, staggered over.

He is the client in this case, Dazner.

"What's going on?"

Tazuna let out a burp, squinting as he sized up Sasuke and the others in front of him. "Is this a bunch of kids who haven't even grown their hair yet protecting me?"

"Especially that short, blond guy, he looks incredibly stupid, is he really okay?"

His gaze fell on the shortest Naruto, his face full of distrust.

Then, he looked at the black-haired boy who had kept a straight face the whole time. Whether it was because he was drunk or wanted to put on airs as a client, he reached out and tried to pat Sasuke on the shoulder, pointing and making noises.

"Hey, you little brat, stop wearing that grumpy face all the time..."

His hand had not yet touched Sasuke's body.

Sizzle—!!!

A wisp of black and white electric arc flashed past Sasuke in an instant!

Tazner felt a strong numbing sensation from his fingertips, his arm trembled violently, and the effects of the alcohol vanished in an instant.

He jerked his hand back as if electrocuted, staggered back two steps, and stared in horror at the cold-eyed boy in front of him.

Sasuke slowly turned his head to the side, his eyes having turned scarlet without him noticing.

"that......"

Tazner's Adam's apple bobbed laboredly. "I... I think it's better to leave as soon as possible, what do you all think? Hahaha..."

He chuckled dryly and tactfully stepped aside.

Kakashi watched this scene, sighed helplessly, and put his hand on Sasuke's shoulder.

"Alright, Sasuke."

He looked at everyone, clapped his hands, and announced, "Then, Class Seven's first C-level mission officially begins! Let's go!"

Chapter 58 Black Flame

The atmosphere was somewhat somber throughout the journey.

What broke this tone was the complaints from the client, Dazner.

"Sigh, you ninjas living in big villages would never understand."

He walked unsteadily at the front, as if talking to himself, or perhaps to the ninjas behind him, “Our Land of Waves is just an isolated island trapped by the sea, dirt poor.”

Naruto was initially curious about leaving the village for the first time, looking around curiously, but after listening to a half-hour report about the Land of Waves' maritime tariffs and the market downturn, he became somewhat listless.

Tazner became more and more agitated as he spoke, his face flushed with indignation. "That's why I'm going to build that bridge!"

"Only with that bridge can we reconnect with the mainland, and only then will everyone in the Land of Waves have a way to survive!"

He turned around, trying to find a trace of empathy in the faces of the teenagers.

However, Naruto was curiously gazing at the surrounding scenery, Kakashi was still reading his erotic novel, and Sasuke maintained a cold and aloof demeanor throughout.

"Are you guys even listening?!" Tazner was getting frustrated.

"heard it."

Without even looking up, Sasuke uttered three words indifferently, "This is the third time you've repeated how miserable your country is and how important that bridge is."

Those dark eyes slowly rose and glanced at Tazuna.

With just one glance, Tazna's incessant chatter came to an abrupt halt. He wisely shut his mouth and silently turned away.

The group fell silent again, with only the soft rustling of footsteps.

Soon, they will be leaving the forest.

On the dirt road ahead, a sizable pool of water reflected shimmering light in the sunlight.

Kakashi paused slightly, his eyes narrowing imperceptibly.

On a sunny day, how could a puddle of water suddenly appear on this dry dirt road?

It's a bit too deliberate.

He understood perfectly well, but instead of making a fuss immediately, he deliberately slowed down and fell to the back of the group.

He wanted to see if his two students could notice this obvious abnormality.

However, Naruto was humming an off-key tune and skipping forward, completely ignoring the puddle.

And Sasuke...

Kakashi's lips twitched helplessly beneath his mask.

Sasuke, without any expression, stepped directly into the water.

"Sigh..." Kakashi sighed inwardly.

It seems that their biggest weakness is ultimately their lack of practical experience.

Whether it's Sasuke's overconfidence or Naruto's lack of vigilance, either could be fatal in a real mission.

Well then, let's just consider this their first lesson.

Kakashi's nerves tensed instantly, ready to strike at any moment.

But strangely, nothing happened.

The puddles remained puddles, and Sasuke simply lifted his foot from them and continued walking forward, as if it were truly just a harmless puddle.

Am I overthinking things?

Kakashi frowned, a hint of confusion flashing through his mind.

However, the next second, his eyes suddenly widened.

On the surface of that pool of water, a wisp of black flame was silently igniting.

Following the ripples Sasuke had just created, it quickly spread towards the depths of the pool.

Immediately afterwards, two shrill screams, forcibly suppressed deep in the throats, muffledly escaped from beneath the puddles.

The sound was filled with extreme pain.

Tazner was so terrified by this sudden turn of events that he didn't even see what was happening. He only heard the terrifying howl, and immediately covered his head with his hands, squatted on the ground, and trembled like a leaf.

"No, don't kill me! You can have all the money! Don't kill me!" he cried incoherently.

Clearly, this was not the first time he had been attacked.

Under Naruto's dumbfounded gaze, the pool of water began to disappear at a visible speed.

The pool dried up, revealing the damp, scorched earth below.

On the ground, two mangled bodies were revealed, their ninja outfits already burned to shreds.

The iron claws and chains in their hands remained in an attacking stance, but the people were already lifeless.

Kakashi slowly walked forward from the back of the group, staring intently at the two corpses. The black flames continued to burn silently until they completely engulfed the corpses before slowly extinguishing.

His heart was in turmoil.

Suddenly, I looked up at the back of the boy who had never turned around.

When did he make the move?

Was it the instant your foot stepped into the water?

How could it be passed on so quietly through a simple contact?

Kakashi's Adam's apple bobbed with difficulty.

Just now, I actually thought he hadn't noticed.

"What was that just now?!"

Naruto finally snapped out of his shock. "Those two guys, are they enemies?"

Kakashi did not answer Naruto's question immediately.

He slowly walked to the scorched earth, squatted down, and his eyes became solemn.