After playing around with Horse and having a big meal with Naruto, who was pleasantly surprised, and then eating a big meal, Aoba told Little Naruto that he might be gone for a long time this time.
Although Little Naruto was reluctant to leave, after getting used to Big Brother Aoba's longer and a longer period of time, Little Naruto was no longer as sad and uneasy as he was at the beginning.
On the contrary, he was full of energy to cheer for Aoba, indicating that he would be at home obediently and wait for him to come back.
Aoba was very pleased with Little Naruto's understanding. If it was Sasuke, he would definitely hold Itachi's thigh tightly and not let go. Then, he would cry while acting like a spoiled child.
Before leaving, Aoba also left the remaining money after the printed book to Little Naruto, saving this little fellow from starving and having no food to eat.
Even on the side of [Happy Noodle Making], he had saved a sum of money in advance, which was used for emergencies.
The Ramen uncle liked the sensible and strong little Naruto, so he did not refuse. If there were anything, he would also lend a hand.
After arranging all this, Aoba returned home and slept well, waiting for the beginning of the new journey.
….
When Mikawa's team finished their holiday and gathered together again, Aoba did not know if it was an illusion, but he always felt that Itachi seemed to have become stronger again.
But he did not know exactly where he became stronger. It could only be said to be an intuition!
Just as Mikawa was about to take on the mission, Aoba said directly, "Mikawa-sensei, Itachi, and I want to -"
"You want to go to the frontline battlefield, right?"
Mikawa took over what Aoba had to say, and his expression was calm as if he wasn't surprised at all.
Aoba was stunned. This script wasn't right
However, he still nodded.
"Itachi has already told me about this matter, and my answer is no!"
Aoba could not help but look at Itachi. Then, he wanted to persuade Mikawa-sensei to change his mind, but at this time, Itachi shook his head lightly at him.
Therefore, Aoba hesitated for a moment and did not rush to express his opinion. Instead, he quietly waited for Mikawa-sensei to continue.
Sure enough, after Mikawa said 'no', he sighed and continued, "As your leader, Sensei, I have to be responsible for your safety. The war is ever-changing, and you will never know which direction the danger will come from. No one dares to pat their chest and promise that they will survive!"
"Even someone as strong as Sandaime was trapped by more than 10,000 enemies in the previous war and finally died of exhaustion."
"So, in my opinion, you are not qualified to intervene in the war."
"Even if it is possible, I hope you will not be involved in the war for the rest of your lives."
After Mikawa spoke his mind, he suddenly changed the topic, "But the ninjas born during the war are all unfortunate because they can't escape."
"A few days ago, the chief of the Uchiha clan, Fugaku, found me after obtaining the approval of the Hokage. He hoped that Itachi could accept the baptism of the war, and this seemed to be Itachi's request."
"As your Sensei, although I can protect you for a while, I can't protect you for a lifetime."
"War may be a catalyst for your growth, but it may also kill you because of this, so I respect your choice."
"It is up to you to decide whether you want to stay with Konoha or to go to the battlefield."
After Mikawa said his heartfelt words, Aoba and the other two felt a heavy feeling in their hearts, as well as Mikawa-sensei's concern for them.
However, they did not want to give up this opportunity!
Especially with Itachi's efforts, he could persuade his father to let him do such a dangerous thing and even let his father persuade the Hokage and Mikawa-sensei to fight for such a precious opportunity.
If he chose to give up, wouldn't he be letting down Itachi's silent actions?
Thus, after Aoba and Itachi exchanged a glance, they immediately expressed their firm stance.
Only Gekkou Hayate had yet to express his stance.
"Cough cough, why are you all looking at me? Do you want to chase me out of Mikawa's class?"
"If you don't mind a sick person like me dragging you down, of course, I don't have any objections. However, if something like this happens again next time, can you two inform me in advance? Otherwise, I will think that you two bastards are pushing me aside!"
Gekkou Hayate's unhappy reply immediately made Aoba and Itachi laugh.
Perhaps Aoba and Itachi just didn't want to make things difficult for him, but after so many deaths, they had already become true companions who could entrust their backs to each other!
Therefore, Itachi directly apologized, while Aoba jumped up and hugged Gekkou Hayate's neck, punching him a few times with a smile.
Gekkou Hayate almost coughed out his lungs.
Looking at the several disciples who were laughing and joking in front of him, Mikawa felt both gratified and hesitant. He did not know whether this decision he made was accelerating their growth or harming them.
Although there were so many people who were famous in every war, making a big name, and then walking to the peak of life.
However, most of them were still buried in a foreign land, leaving behind only a tombstone.
War is not something so easy to live on, and a moment of carelessness would result in eternal damnation.
Mikawa also did not know what kind of ending his disciples would end up in. All he could do was gamble with his life and let them walk towards the light!
"Since you have already made your decision, then let's go."
"Are we leaving now? What is our mission?"
"Mission? Our mission is to listen to the arrangements. Everything will wait until we reach the battlefield."
Mikawa had already expected this result. He had already received the document from the Hokage-sama to be transferred to the front line.
Moreover, he was very familiar with the war. There were many old friends there, and he didn't know how many were still alive.
Thus, Mikawa's squad left the village once again.
However, this time, they were going to face the cruelty of war. This was a battlefield that was even more bloody and violent than their previous passive contact!
….
At the same time, Danzo, who was secretly in contact with Akatsuki, immediately sent people to rush to the Land of Fire's border after learning of this matter.
It was obvious that the name Shinomiya Aoba had already been put on the kill list!
Although the plan to kill him with a borrowed knife failed, he did not believe that the other party had such good luck this time.
If not for his contact with Akatsuki, which made him not dare to be careless and concentrated his manpower on this matter, he might have sent all the Root members to Aoba on the way!
It could be seen how deeply Danzo hated Aoba!
But compared to an insignificant pawn, the position of Hokage was even more difficult for him to put down!