The bridge was finally completed as scheduled, opening up a new future for the Land of Waves.
The completion of the bridge also means the end of Team 7's mission.
"Ah, we're finally going back, time sure flies so fast."
Naruto sat on the ground lazily, next to Sasuke and Sakura.
The condition of the three of them is not very good, as their training these days has drained their stamina.
However, the effect of the training is also very good. Now the strength of the three of them has improved to another level compared to when they start this mission.
With the bags on their backs, the backs of the four of them slowly faded away from the bridge.
Tazuna, Inari and others waved and said their goodbyes as they watch them left.
"Goodbye! Naruto nii-san! I will become a real man!"
As Inari said that, he waved his hands desperately with tears in his eyes.
From this moment on, the little boy learned to be strong.
Naruto waved his back, and left without looking back.
Kakashi jokingly said: "Naruto, I didn't expect that you would get a younger brother from this mission."
Naruto rubbed his nose and said, "Haha, my charm is too powerful, so it is to be expected. Isn't that right, Sakura-chan?"
"No."
Sakura denied it decisively, and Naruto instantly turned pale.
Kakashi couldn't help smiled.
Naruto does have a unique charm. Although he does not have Sasuke's handsome appearance, he has conquered many people with this charm.
Perhaps it was his sunshine personality formed by his past painful experience that made him an existence that cannot be ignored.
A small C-rank mission caused a series of twists and turns, but fortunately it was all over now.
All the purposes of this trip were achieved, so Kakashi was fairly satisfied.
The road back to Konoha was very peaceful, without any accidents.
Naruto is still arguing with Sasuke from time to time. Sasuke is also looked prideful and arrogant on the surface, but in fact, he is also enjoying it.
Sakura still had only Sasuke in her eyes, and showed an idiotic smile from time to time.
They all still have a long way to grow.
After a few days of travel, the four of them finally returned to Konoha.
After more than a month, they were a little homesick.
Konoha Gate.
"Well, you can go home. I still need to give the mission's report."
"Yes! Kakashi-sensei!"
Looking at the back of the three Genin leaving, Kakashi smiled and walked towards the Hokage Tower.
"Oh? I don't think there is such a twist in a C-rank mission. It seems that the village's method of judging mission is still flawed and needs to be further improved," said Sandaime.
"Well, it is indeed necessary to do a small investigation of the employer's mission requirements."
"Okay, Kakashi, thank you for your hard work. I will arrange this matter."
"Yes, Sandaime-sama."
"By the way, Kakashi, the Chunin Exam is about to start, are you interested in being an examiner?" Sandaime suddenly said.
"The Chunin Exam? Forget it, I plan to recommend Naruto and the others to take the Chunin Exam. If I became an examiner, I will be criticized."
"Oh? Are you already going to let Naruto and the others take the Chunin Exam? Isn't it too early?" Sandaime was a little surprised.
"No, both Naruto and Sasuke already have Chunin-level's strength. Sakura is a little bit worse, but she already has top Genin-level strength. So I believe they won't have any problems with the Chunin Exam."
"Since you have said that, then it's okay. Right, this time Sunagakure will send some Genin to come and join the Chunin Exam. The Yondaime Kazekage will even come here personally during the finals."
"Oh? This is a bit unusual, I am afraid there will be some problems."
The Kage of a village, if not necessary, will not leave their village.
Because they need to oversee their own village.
For a diplomatic activity like the Chunin Exam, it is good enough to just send a representative. There is absolutely no need for a Kage to come in person.
"It's true, so you still have to be more alert during this period, Kakashi, I want you to arrange the Anbu's protection points."
"Yes!"
Sasuke's home, Sasuke walked into his house with his bag.
"Tou-san, Kaa-san, I am back." Sasuke exclaimed excitedly.
"Ah, Sasuke, welcome back. Is the mission finished?" Mikoto saw Sasuke coming back and welcome him with a smile on her face.
This is the first time that Sasuke has been away from home for so long and now he has grown up so much.
As a mother, how can she not worry about it.
"Yeah, the mission is over." Sasuke nodded.
"That's good."
At this moment, Fugaku came over and asked: "Are there any gains from this mission?"
"Yes, tou-san, look!"
Sasuke said as he moved his chakra towards his eyes and then his eyes instantly became a scarlet.
Two black tomoe in his eyes keep turning.
Both Mikoto and Fugaku were taken aback.
'Sharingan?'
'Sasuke finally opened Sharingan?'
'Sure enough, letting Sasuke follow Kakashi is the right choice.'
"Hahaha, well done, as expected of my son."
Fugaku laughing loudly as he patted Sasuke's shoulder with satisfied expression.
Although Sasuke opened his Sharingan later than Itachi, it is also a great thing to be able to open the Sharingan at his age.
Hearing Fugaku's praise, Sasuke was delighted, but on the surface he tries to not show it.
Naruto also ran back home excitedly. He didn't see Karin and Jugo for a while, so he missed them very much.
"Karin! Jugo! I'm back!"
The three of them have already moved into a new house, of course, the money came from Kakashi.
Karin and Jugo also just returned from a mission today, and they were both suprised when they saw Naruto coming back.
"Naruto, is your mission over?"
"Of course, I showed my skills, even Sasuke was saved by me once!" Naruto tell them about the mission with excitement, and both Karin and Jugo were dumbfounded.
"Ahhhhhhhh? Doesn't that mean that you did an A-rank mission." Karin understood the strange key points and asks him straight away.
"Yeah, it's an A-rank mission. Kakashi-sensei has already told Sandaime jiji about it."
"Damn, Naruto was gotten the lead. Jugo, we should also ask to Shikaku-sensei for an A-rank mission tomorrow. Come on!"
Jugo just smiled and said: "Karin, calm down, Shikaku-sensei will definitely not agree!"
"I don't care, you must help me!"
Seeing Karin's aggressive appearance, Jugo knows that he can't persuade her to stop.
"Okay, I'll stand by your side."
"Hmph, it's almost the same as doing nothing!"
Sakura's home was peaceful, and the family of three ate dinner happily.
They're like the most common people. The daughter who came out has come back and ate the food at home.
Sakura's bowl was full of food. After she finished eating it, her stomach was very full as she was lying motionless on her bed.
'Sure enough, the food at home is the most delicious.'
Kakashi is sitting in the courtyard of Hatake Clan's residence.
There is a full moon on the sky at this moment.
"The Chunin Exam is about to begin. I don't know if Orochimaru would have the courage to come here. But I can make a deal with this guy."
Kakashi thought to himself. He has a plan to leave Konoha for a while, so he did not have much time to teach Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura.
In order not to delay the teaching progress of the three Genin, Kakashi could only push them on their original trajectory in advance.
Jiraiya, Tsunade, Orochimaru.
It is easy to manage the first two, the problem now is Orochimaru, as he is an uncontrollable factor.
Now that Sasuke is following Kakashi, he may not even be attracted to Orochimaru's offer.
But when it comes to teaching apprentices, Orochimaru is really suitable for Sasuke.
"I still need to discuss this matter with Itachi."
At this moment, a crow flew from a distance and landed on Kakashi's shoulder.
Kakashi's eye lit up and he unlocked the seal on it.
"We have found the clues about Rōran, and Ryuga has sent some people to verify it. After a while, we will get the results."
The letter was written by Shisui and the content was what Kakashi expected.
"Have they finally found it? It seems that Rōran plan is about to be put on the agenda."
Kakashi touched his left eye, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.