He didn't know when it stopped snowing and started raining.
Then, under the sunshine and the rainbows, thin bamboo shoots started to grow.
Naruto Uzumaki, who was already 13 years old, started to grow taller like bamboo. However, this teenager who didn't pay much attention to small things like why his pants were shorter and why his shoes were suddenly a little squeezed didn't feel anything. Now, he liked to care about big things.
For example, the Water Country that was clamoring to officially join the Wind and Fire Economic Circle to make money together. For example, the official documents of the Wind and Fire Country that couldn't be converted to a unified time even though they used the same calendar.
The bamboo shoots that he dug up today were quite tender.
Could he ask the master of the bamboo forest for some to make soup for his father tonight?
Well, in the spring of Year 61 of Konoha, Genin Naruto Uzumaki had already worked for a whole year.
But he was still working in Konoha, such as … this kind of D-level task of getting up early and working late with Sasuke Sakura to dig spring bamboo shoots.
Naturally, he was a little depressed.
But he didn't want to complain to his teammates like last year. Because he had already realized something.
Sasuke and Sakura were actually burdened by him. It turned out that it wasn't just because his father was busy that he never left the village.
The main reason was that a strategic weapon like the Force Of Human Column was too dangerous. God knows what was so dangerous about a Genin like him. Except for the fight with Eero when he went berserk, he didn't do anything bad. The two Force Of Human Column only destroyed some flowers and plants in the Konoha Forest. Any Jonin's destructive power wasn't bad. It was just a Chunin going to a town and randomly poisoning the water source.
It was also better than a simple tailed beast. He didn't understand. What was the use of the Force Of Human Column?
"Naruto Uzumaki, don't be lazy. We need to dig out all the new bamboo shoots before sunset today. We have to load them onto the truck and transport them to the Land of the Wind tonight.
The client will earn a lot less money, and we will be complained about. "Sasuke lowered his head and didn't even look at Naruto.
He also knew why he couldn't escort the goods like the other teams.
Robbing bandits was something like that.
"Haha." Naruto laughed.
It was a little awkward.
Since his father didn't want him to go on missions as a Force Of Human Column, he could only be a Genin. Moreover, digging bamboo shoots was actually very interesting. Otherwise, how could he see Young Master Sasuke, who couldn't even tell the difference between leeks and garlic sprouts, working under the sun with a white towel wrapped around his head like a farmer uncle?
"Naruto." Sakura looked at Naruto, who was still laughing foolishly, and couldn't help but throw a piece of soil at him. "Work, don't laugh foolishly."
"Hehe." Naruto dodged and looked at Sakura, who was also wrapped in a towel, and laughed even more happily.
However, Sasuke and Sakura were completely angry. They looked at each other and finally, one on the left and one on the right, clenched their fists and pounced on Naruto, who was still in a daze.
And so …
Arms and legs flew together, and their faces were the same color as the ground. The two people who finally pressed Naruto to the ground and couldn't move were also covered in mud like Naruto. It had just rained in the bamboo forest, so it was impossible for it to be dry.
However, Naruto was still very happy. The smell of the freshly dug soil went straight into his nose, making him feel very comfortable. The two people on his back didn't make him feel uncomfortable either. The one on top of him was Sakura, and the one on top of Sakura was Sasuke … Naruto felt lucky that the one on top of him was the soft and warm Sakura, and not Sasuke with a body full of ribs. However, Sakura should also be very happy that she was being pressed down by a little boy she had always liked … Thinking of this, Naruto was very happy in his heart, and he laughed loudly.
"Hahahaha."
"Stinky Naruto, why are you laughing like an idiot?" Sakura strangled Naruto's neck and continued to exert strength on him.
"It's nothing. Sakura, you can continue to press down on me. Anyway, you're very soft and comfortable. I just don't know if Sasuke is pressing down on you — are you comfortable?"
…
"Slap — slap." This was the sound of a slap on a face. The slap was from Sakura, and the two faces were from Naruto and Sasuke.
Sasuke covered his face, and was a little confused, "Why did she hit me?"
Naruto also covered his face, ignoring the obscene words he had just said. He looked at Sasuke in disbelief, and his eyes widened, "Sasuke, you were lying on top of her just now!"
"So what?"
"Actually, it's nothing." Naruto looked at Sasuke, who was still confused, and winked, "Don't you feel that Sakura has become soft recently?"
"No, she's still fierce — what does it have to do with her hitting me?"
"No, I mean on her body."
"Of course, she's actually a little fat."
"She does have a lot of meat." Naruto looked up at the sky and sighed, "Your expressionless brother, my father's office director, didn't tell you anything!"
"What did he say?"
"Girls."
"No — he doesn't have any female teammates. There aren't any girls in your father's guards, right?"
"There aren't any." Naruto sighed and patted Sasuke's shoulder, "Hurry up and get to work. When you're done, I'll take you to Jiraiya -sensei. I think he'll be more interested in educating you than me."
Sasuke didn't comment. He frowned and shook off Naruto's hand.
"Jiraiya -sensei is still in Konoha?"
"Of course."
"Then why does it seem like our team doesn't have a teacher?"
"This …"
"Can't you go and ask your father? Didn't you say your father always wanted to change your teacher? "
"This …" Naruto wiped his sweat and bowed his head, no longer talking to Sasuke — Sasuke, this innocent little boy, should be left to Jiraiya, that old pervert.
What about Jiraiya now?
Naruto's office in Naruto's building.
Uchiha Itachi looked at the restless, tall Elder of Konoha pacing back and forth, feeling a little dizzy. "Jiraiya -sensei, Naruto's meeting may take some time. If you're in a hurry, I'll inform Naruto to adjourn the meeting. If you're not in a hurry, you can find a place to sit for a while. Naruto will naturally return after the meeting."
"Why does he have meetings every day?" Jiraiya continued pacing around, "Why do you think there are so many meetings in Konoha? In the past, when we received Sandaime's orders, we just went straight to work. What's the point of discussing? You're Itachi, right? You're from Fugaku's family, aren't you?"
"Yes, Sensei." Itachi stood at attention.
Jiraiya raised his eyebrows and looked at Itachi, who was rumored to be slow. He then followed Itachi's gaze and scanned the entire office. The bright room had large floor-to-ceiling windows. On the left was a row of filing cabinets that reached the ceiling. On the right was a display of Konoha's history. In the middle was Naruto's desk and chair … There's nothing else. "
"Sensei?" Uchiha Itachi blinked. He didn't understand what Jiraiya meant.
Jiraiya gestured with his hand.
Itachi paused for a moment, nodded, and quickly poured a glass of water for Jiraiya.
Jiraiya took the water, sighed, and finally pointed to the corner of the room, "You, you, and you — tell your captain if there's anyone else in Naruto's office except for Naruto! If I don't turn around, am I supposed to stand there like you guys?! "
Itachi silently retracted his hand and opened the secret door to the lounge. He silently sent Sensei into the room and closed the door behind him … Then, he awkwardly looked at the three Black Ops who surrounded him like he was some kind of magical animal. He quietly went back to the filing cabinets to organize Naruto's documents. As for the three sighs behind him, he didn't hear them. Really. It's just another slip of the tongue. What's the big deal? This is the hero of Konoha, Jiraiya, not those National capital officials who obviously don't have any power but value their reputation more than their lives … He probably won't care about such a small matter.
The Konoha Black Ops wanted to tell Itachi that he didn't say anything wrong. But look at the way he spoke. Of course, if it's to outsiders, you can offend the officials who come to visit Naruto. That's the only way to show Naruto's power … But, who knows how many colleagues you've offended because of that young master's tone. God bless you for being hated by Sensei Jiraiya. How dare you talk to him like an outsider!
Inside the lounge.
Jiraiya was drinking water as he sat on the sofa that was one size too small for him. He felt a little aggrieved. It was really because of the sofa, not because of Itachi … He didn't have the time to help Watergate correct his subordinate's small mistake. Who knows if that cunning little fox deliberately raised Itachi to be like this? Now, he was thinking about a more serious problem. He wanted to leave Konoha.
He loved Konoha. Although he didn't know where the forehead protector was, he was still willing to give up his life for the three generations of sensei, Konoha, Watergate, Naruto, Konoha Maru, and even any Konoha ninja … But that was during the war. Now that it was peaceful, not only were the lives of ordinary people less dangerous, even ninjas rarely needed to risk their lives in exchange for rewards. So why couldn't he do what he liked freely?
He didn't deny that he liked Naruto very much. Otherwise, he wouldn't have stayed for so long. Sasuke and Sakura were also very good, but he had stayed in Konoha for too long. It had been almost a year. When Naruto was three years old, Watergate was busy fighting against the Cloud Kingdom. He came back to deliver information and help take care of the children. It had only been eight or nine months.
Jiraiya felt that he shouldn't have stayed in one place for so long … Even if all his family members were here, even if this was his hometown …
Especially when Naruto didn't need him.
Thinking of Naruto, Jiraiya continued to sigh. Children really grow up fast. The last time he saw him, he was still chubby and soft. He was an immature kid who needed his father to chase him around the streets to feed him. Now he's back, he's already an excellent boy who knows how to protect his father and can even cook … What about next time? Will he be able to trick a beautiful little girl into going to Naruto's cliff in the middle of the night to look at the stars and do something fun … Jiraiya smiled. He didn't want to leave, he even had the impulse to just stay. Anyway, he didn't know what to say to Sandaime and Watergate.
But … Konoha is surrounded by walls … It's really annoying!
Jiraiya stood up and began to walk around. He really didn't understand why everyone didn't feel this way. Didn't they feel suffocated? Especially this damn Naruto's lounge! It's really hard for Watergate to sleep in this windowless place! Doesn't he feel suffocated?! Jiraiya can't even breathe!
"Jiraiya sensei."
"What's up?"
Naruto and Bo Fung Watergate had already closed the lounge door, but Jiraiya was still walking around the narrow space in front of him.
"Jiraiya sensei."
"What's up?"
Watergate was happy. He put down the documents in his hand and pulled Jiraiya. "Aren't you dizzy from walking around? What's up, Jiraiya sensei? Why did you suddenly come to my office?"
Jiraiya looked up, a little embarrassed. "Watergate, the meeting is over. What's so important that the corridor is shaking?"
"Ah." This time it was Watergate's turn to be embarrassed.
"Did I ask something that embarrassed you? Haha, you know I … I …" Jiraiya was a little uncomfortable when Watergate didn't speak.
"It's a little embarrassing to say it out loud." Watergate felt that his sensei was a little shy today, but he still answered immediately. "The new Naruto Building is almost finished. We can move in next month. Although the important documents and files have been organized and packed last year, it's not easy to move quickly without affecting Konoha's operations. After all, everything from Konoha's establishment to the present day is probably in Naruto Building."
"Then why are you arguing? Take your time. "
"After all, it's a place that's been used for so many years. There are bound to be nostalgic people everywhere." Watergate poured himself a glass of water and filled his sensei's hand. "What's up, sensei? Aren't you the most reluctant to enter Naruto's office?"
Jiraiya looked at the glass in his hand and opened his mouth. "You didn't go home at noon."
"Naruto's mission today is all day, so I'm too lazy to go home." Watergate rummaged through the cupboard and found a box of biscuits. He sat on the bed and began to eat while drinking water.
"You didn't eat lunch?" Jiraiya frowned.
"I ate, but the food in the cafeteria is really not to my taste." Watergate reached out and put the biscuit bag in front of Jiraiya. "Chocolate and peanut butter sandwiches. They taste good. A lot of new factories popped up in the Wind and Fire Kingdoms last year. The surplus of agricultural products in the Fire Kingdom has been consumed by them, and their surplus labor can be used. I'm looking forward to what new products this biscuit brand will produce this year. By the way, sensei, you were walking around in circles just now.
Is there something wrong? " "No." Jiraiya looked at his disciple who was eating the biscuits seriously. He still didn't want to leave. "I just remembered when Naruto was young. At that time, we were fighting the Cloud, and everyone was busy. Naruto had to sleep with you in this lounge. That time, I don't know why that stinky brat woke up and jumped wildly on the bed. Then the bed collapsed, and you were still sleeping there."
"Haha." Watergate also laughed. "Yes, I remember. I thought I was dreaming."
"At that time, Naruto was still soft. He just ate and slept. He didn't know anything. But with his temper, he would bite people if he didn't like it. Your Shadow Guard must have been bitten by him … Now, he's completely different from his childhood."
"Yes."
"Sometimes, he wouldn't eat when he said he wouldn't eat. He would grab a plate and throw it at people. I still remember one time when he cried endlessly. No one could stop him. In the end, you almost cried because of him."
"That's not true. What our Naruto meant at that time was that if dad didn't eat, he wouldn't eat either. I was touched."
"Just cover for him. Anyway, he didn't remember much at that time. By the way, I just came to ask. Since you have other ideas about Nine Tails and ninjutsu, I don't care. But do you want to teach the summoning technique to Naruto first?"
"It's up to you."
"Then I'll teach him first … Watergate, I'll let Naruto sign the summoning scroll."
"Well, with our Naruto's personality, he should be able to get along well with the girls."
"Of course. By the way, I've always wanted to ask you. Gamabunta said that since Naruto was born, you haven't summoned them even once …"
"There's nothing to disturb." Watergate swallowed the biscuits and answered vaguely.
"Um, Watergate."
"Yes."
"Watergate, you … I'll be going first."
"Well, keep an eye on the masked man for me. You heard that he tried to contact me, Eero. I suspect that his goal is the tailed beast."
"Is that so … Don't worry." Jiraiya's hand paused as he pushed the door open. "I will. Kakashi, I'm worried about Gen. No matter how busy you are, you should pay attention to your sensei. Don't let him eat biscuits all the time."
"Yes, Jiraiya -sama." Kakashi suddenly appeared and waved his hand. "You should also remember."
"Of course, of course." Jiraiya waved his hand. "I'll send some goods back after the New Year."
…
"Kakashi, you're too brazen." Watergate continued to eat biscuits. "You're not allowed to watch 'Intimate Paradise.'"
"Yes, sensei." Kakashi put down the file in his hand and answered straightforwardly. After all, Jiraiya -sama's new book was called 'Violent Paradise.'
Watergate looked at him suspiciously. "What's wrong with you?"
Kakashi opened the file and handed it over. "This is the protest of all the Black Ops in Konoha, excluding Gen. Sensei, what are you thinking! We're the Black Ops! The Black Ops! Why are the Black Ops on the top floor of the New Naruto Building?! Why is the entire ceiling made of glass?! "
"Didn't you protest that the basement is cold and damp, and that it's too far from my office? Now the floor is the ceiling of my office. Since you don't like to go through the door, it'll be convenient for you to enter through the windows on the outside."
Kakashi looked at his sensei's innocent eyes, speechlessly grabbed the cup and replaced it with ginseng tea.
Watergate looked at the steaming tea and was about to drink it, but was stopped again. "What's wrong? Why is it so difficult to drink water? "
"Sir, Kakashi -sama's ginseng tea hasn't been tested." Gen calmly took the cup, pulled out a silver needle and inserted it directly.
Kakashi finally became anxious. "I'm the Black Ops Minister!"
"I'm Gen."
"Okay, fly, you can leave. I still have some private matters to discuss with Kakashi." Watergate suddenly felt very stifled. He felt that he could no longer stand this square place without even a window. "Kakashi, why hasn't Guy been discharged from the hospital yet? Why is Dingzhuo so ruthless this time? "
"Who cares? But he's fine. Doukou said that he wanted to take the opportunity to study the Hachimon Tonkou's treatment of human injuries, so he didn't let him leave the hospital."
"Is there something wrong with Guy's old injury?"
"Instead of worrying about him, it's better to worry about Naruto's new sensei. He let Jiraiya -sama go just like that."
Watergate sighed. "You can't stop someone who wants to leave. Konoha is indeed a bit boring for him."
What is freedom?
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