After spending some time with Hinata, Ryujiro went to meet Guy.
"Yo, Guy-sensei."
Ryujiro arrived at the training ground.
"Ryujiro, it's been a while."
Might Guy looked at the dashing young man in front of him and couldn't help but feel nostalgic.
It hadn't been that long since the young man before him had become an assistant to the Hokage.
Compared to the sharp demeanor Ryujiro had before, he now seemed more approachable.
"Guy-sensei, this is a mission from the Hokage."
Ryujiro took out a scroll and handed it to Might Guy.
"Oh?!"
"It's an A-rank mission, escorting the Daimyo of the Land of Earth."
"Leave it to me."
Guy grinned and gave Ryujiro a thumbs up.
Ryujiro smiled faintly.
An A-rank mission was naturally not a challenge for Konoha's Blue Beast.
After all, Might Guy opening the Seventh Gate could even take down most elite Jonin.
Moreover, this mission was merely escorting the Daimyo of the Land of Earth, unlikely to encounter any danger along the way.
"Guy-sensei!"
Lee emerged from the nearby woods and was momentarily stunned upon seeing Ryujiro.
"Eh!"
"Ryujiro is here too."
"Long time no see, Ryujiro."
"Yes, long time no see, Lee."
"It's really nostalgic. You've become the Hokage's assistant now."
"I have to catch up with you!"
A determined look flashed in Lee's eyes.
Might Guy hesitated for a moment before asking.
"Ryujiro, how many gates of the Eight Gates can you currently open?"
"Eh?!"
Lee looked shocked: "Ryujiro knows Eight Gates too?"
"Boom—" A large fist landed on Lee's head.
"Lee! How many times have I told you this?!"
Apologetically, Lee bowed to Guy, "I'm very sorry, Guy-sensei. I remember now."
The Eight Gates, huh.
"I can open up to seventh gate."
Ryujiro responded calmly.
Hearing this Guy and Lee couldn't help but gasp.
He could already open the seventh gate.
As expected of a genius!
Lee looked at Ryujiro with admiration. Ever since Ryujiro became the Hokage's assistant, he had become Lee's idol.
While Lee could barely open the fifth gate, Ryujiro had already reached the seventh gate.
Indeed, surpassing you is difficult.
Ryujiro.
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Ding!
Ryujiro shook the bell at the door.
"Who is it, so early in the morning?"
Naruto, half-awake, opened the door, rubbed his eyes, and was momentarily stunned seeing Ryujiro.
"Ryujiro?"
"Why are you here?"
Ryujiro tossed a bag of food and ramen into Naruto's arms.
"Just checking on you."
Ryujiro stepped into the room, immediately catching a strange odor.
Seeing the messy room, a few black lines appeared on Ryujiro's forehead.
"Naruto..."
"Is this how you live at home?"
"Hahaha," Naruto laughed awkwardly, scratching his head, his face turning red.
"Since I'm alone at home, I didn't bother tidying up."
Ryujiro shook his head helplessly and both of them started cleaning.
About ten minutes later, several bags of trash were piled at Naruto's door.
Looking at the now-clean room, Ryujiro felt much more comfortable.
"It seems my OCD has followed me to this world."
"Huh? Ryujiro, what did you just say?"
"Nothing."
Ryujiro and Naruto sat in the room, both opening a cup of instant ramen, waiting for the water to boil.
"Ryujiro, you've become the Hokage's assistant."
"Keeping up with you now is really tough."
Naruto's face showed a bitter smile.
Ryujiro looked at Naruto, walked over, and gave him a light chop on the head.
Naruto yelped in pain, clutching his head, "Ryujiro, what are you doing!"
"My head isn't made from stone!"
Seeing the angry Naruto, Ryujiro nodded, "Well, it seems fine."
"It doesn't matter and even if I'm the Hokage's assistant, our relationship wouldn't change.
The position of the Hokage's assistant is just something that old woman forced me into. I wouldn't bother with such a troublesome role otherwise."
"Huh?!"
"Ryujiro, if you say that, the Fifth Hokage might kill you."
Naruto shivered, remembering the time he called Tsunade "Granny" and the subsequent events.
Women were indeed terrifying.
"Ha, I'm not afraid of her."
Ryujiro, holding a kettle, poured hot water into Naruto's cup first, then his own.
For some reason, Naruto felt a certain warmth in his heart.
He touched his chest, feeling his heartbeat. Was this the feeling of home?
Ryujiro asked Naruto about his recent activities.
Jiraiya had left a week ago on a mission, leaving Naruto still unable to fully control the Nine-Tails' chakra.
The Nine-Tails' hatred for humans hadn't diminished, especially after losing half of its chakra and being sealed in a kid's body.
The Nine-Tails was just waiting for an opportunity to break free.
Jiraiya...
Hopefully, it's not what I'm thinking. If Jiraiya has gone to the Akatsuki, it could be dangerous.
"Ryujiro, what's it like to stay by the Hokage's side?"
Naruto asked while eating his ramen.
"Hmm? Why do you ask?"
"Because I want to become the Hokage someday. I'm asking you so I can get used to the role."
Naruto said confidently.
As expected of you.
But that feeling of being watched, it seemed to come from the Nine-Tails inside Naruto.
The Nine-Tails...
No rush. Once Naruto can completely control the Nine-Tails' chakra, it won't be too much of problem.
"It's nothing special, just a lot of hassle."
"Huh?"
"That can't be."
"Ryujiro, being the Hokage is everyone's dream in the village."
Naruto looked incredulous.
Ryujiro looked at Naruto calmly, "Naruto, not everyone's dream is the same."
"I'm not interested in the Hokage position at all."
Seeing the sincerity in Ryujiro's eyes, Naruto knew he wasn't lying.
"Tomorrow, you should get ready. There's a mission for you."
"Huh? A mission?"
"But I'm just a Genin. I can't do a mission alone."
Naruto's excitement turned to disappointment.
Pervy Sage had gone off on his own mission, refusing to take him along.
Seriously.
Am I even his student?
As Ryujiro was leaving, he turned to look at Naruto.
"I'll go with you."
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