Since being recognized by Kakashi.
And officially becoming a Leaf Village genin.
And working in a team format for missions.
During this period.
All the missions undertaken by Team 7 have been D-rank.
Although, compared to typical ninja villages, the Leaf Village has a higher volume of missions.
And under equivalent mission conditions, the rewards for Leaf Village's ninja are higher than those for ninja from other villages.
This is not only reflected in the quantity of the shares but also in their quality.
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Although the rewards can be considered
They are still D-rank missions, such as finding lost items, taking care of children, capturing wild animals, and weeding.
Even if the rewards are relatively high, they are not that significant.
Additionally, they receive missions in a team format.
According to Leaf Village's regulations, for teams like the one led by a jōnin like Kakashi, regardless of whether the jōnin participates or not, the final reward distribution is 40% for the jōnin, and the remaining 60% is split among Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura.
So, the money they actually receive is not much.
Considering that Naruto has his own necessary expenses.
Naturally, the mission reward is only enough for a few more coins.
And the fat cat in his arms is like a cooked duck that's about to be served.
How can Naruto let it fly away again!
"Thinking about it, the time should be about right?"
Under Kakashi's leadership, the four members of Team 7 are on their way back to the Leaf Village Mission Assignment Center.
In Naruto's mind, the plot about the Land of Waves from the original story inevitably surfaces.
He can't remember the exact timing.
But
In the original story, it was almost through Naruto's reckless behavior that Team 7 ended up with this mission.
In this world.
Although Naruto also wants to get this mission.
He definitely won't use the absurd methods that his original self used.
Ignoring whether it's embarrassing or not, the current Naruto is not that kind of person.
To adopt that posture.
Would surely lead to being surrounded by everyone, regarded with suspicion.
On
Naruto is slowly pondering in his heart what kind of approach he should use
There's definitely some risk involved.
After all, Zabuza is a famous ninja from the Mist Village,
In terms of strength, he's among the top jōnin.
And that boy named Haku, who's introduced as a girl, can use Ice Release and is even stronger than Naruto and Sasuke at this stage.
But precisely because of this.
Naruto wants to get this mission even more.
Because when the difference in strength isn't too great, there's a higher chance of facing a certain level of risk, even the danger of life, which is more likely to trigger a person's potential.
Especially after experiencing life-and-death battles with Mizuki, Naruto more acutely understands what such fights mean to a ninja!
Fighting strong opponents.
Is the true path to honoring oneself.
And making oneself stronger.
Ninjas are constantly walking on the tightrope between life and death.
Not to mention that Naruto himself is already a special existence.
Want an easy life? Don't make him laugh.
With the chakra of Asura, the orphan of the Fourth Hokage, and the Nine-Tails sealed within him, no matter which aspect you look at, Naruto is destined not to avoid the whirlpool of this world.
Moreover, Naruto himself doesn't want to avoid it.
As long as he plunges in, there's a possibility of realizing his ambitions.
And the worst result is just death.
For Naruto, who has already died once, saying that he has no fear would be a lie, but he has the determination to face death.
This Land of Waves mission is a must for Naruto.
Not only because of Zabuza but also because of Gato, who is equally wealthy.
If he wants to achieve his goals in the future, necessary funds are indispensable, and Gato is undoubtedly the best target for Naruto at this stage.
Although it may involve the daimyō of the Land of Waves and even some nobles in the Fire Country.
But for Naruto.
They are all insignificant issues.
"Alright! It's decided! I'll try to secure the mission to protect that lousy drunkard!"
Looking at the Leaf Village Mission Center, which is close at hand.
Naruto takes a deep breath and secretly makes up his mind.
"Ah! My beloved little Tora, I've finally found you! You had me so worried! Darling, please don't run away again next time!"
Inside the mission transfer center.
A middle-aged woman, whose appearance and figure match Naruto's previous expectations and can barely be described as a lady, after seeing the fat cat in Naruto's arms, strides directly to Naruto.
She reaches out and takes the fat tiger-striped cat from Naruto's arms, hugging it tightly to her chest as if she wants to completely smother it with affection.
Moreover, Mrs. Shijima even vigorously presses her own plump face, which is completely incongruent with her figure, against the cat she's holding, as if she wants to squeeze the fat cat entirely into her embrace.
And looking at the fat tiger-striped cat's utterly despondent expression.
Naruto's mouth twitches uncontrollably.
Although he had expected it, witnessing such a "gorgeous" scene in person, almost Naruto couldn't control his facial expression.
You see, Sasuke, who has always been indifferent, couldn't control the corner of his mouth at this moment, and raised it slightly. To be honest, after seeing this scene, even Sasuke felt a little pity for the fat tiger-striped cat in the arms of the daimyo lady.
To be honest, with such an owner.
Isn't it normal for this cat to want to escape?
Sakura, who is standing behind Naruto, can't help but shake her shoulders, trying to hold back her laughter.
"Of course, that cat wanted to run away."
"Hey!"
Although Kakashi behind him couldn't help but laugh a little, his good ninja qualities still allowed Kakashi to hold back his laughter. , and also lowered his voice to remind Haruno Sakura in front of him.
Seeing that Sakura Haruno had also remembered that the employer was still around, she stuck out her tongue with a slightly embarrassed expression.
"It's true that people are as diverse as the grains of rice."
After making sure that her beloved "little Tora" was fine, Mrs. Shijimi, under the protection of her guards, directly paid the remaining task reward and left. Naruto couldn't help but shake his head again and thought to himself.
It's fortunate that a woman like her can become the wife of a Daimyo of the Fire Country.
I wonder what kind of preferences that Daimyo has.
Just thinking about certain scenes.
Naruto shuddered once again, vigorously shook his head, and cleared those unpleasant images from his mind.
Meanwhile, Sasuke looked at Naruto with a slightly strange expression.
(End of this chapter)
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