After Zabuza and Haku died, Kazuki and the others' mission was no longer dangerous.
Originally, Kazuki thought that Gatō would bring a large group of samurai to seek revenge, but when Kakashi came back the next day with a gloomy expression and the smell of blood, Kazuki knew that the mission was over.
"Gatō is dead, and Mr. Tazuna will no longer be in danger. However, because the mission requires us to protect Mr. Tazuna until the construction of the bridge is completed, we'll have to stay here until then."
Kazuki and the other three nodded.
Anyway, the remuneration they receive is A-level, and with Konoha's subsidies, staying here for a few months isn't a waste of time.
From now on, one person will protect Tazuna each day, while the other two will go to practice so as not to waste time.
"Besides, I have other duties, so I need to leave for now. Pakkun!"
"What's wrong, Kakashi?"
Pakkun stood in the corner, and no one would have noticed his presence if Kakashi hadn't called him.
Kakashi looked him up and down and said, "It's fine."
Pakkun: "…"
"Kazuki-sama will protect me, don't worry!" Pakkun said with an arrogant look.
"Kazuki-sama?"
Kakashi was stunned for a moment and looked at Kazuki.
He remembered that before he left, Kazuki and Pakkun didn't get along. Why did Pakkun become so attached to Kazuki after just a few days?
"Kakashi, come here, I need to discuss something with you."
Pakkun pulled Kakashi further away and whispered, "I want to sign a summoning contract with Kazuki. Do you have any objections?"
In fact, for a highly intelligent Summoning Beast like Pakkun, it's entirely up to him to decide who he wants to sign a summoning contract with.
But Pakkun is different from wild Summoning Beasts. He was trained by Kakashi since he was a pup. Now that he wants to have another master, Kakashi's consent is necessary.
For Pakkun, Kakashi is not just a simple contract partner; from a certain perspective, Kakashi can even be regarded as his family and mentor.
When Kakashi heard that Pakkun wanted to sign a summoning contract with someone else, his first emotion was a little sadness.
It felt like the tree he had cultivated for many years was now bearing fruit, only for someone else to harvest it.
But this feeling was fleeting.
Kakashi still respected Pakkun's decision.
Moreover, Kazuki was like a half-disciple to him, and allowing Pakkun to follow Kazuki could be seen as passing on a legacy.
"I have no objections."
Kakashi smiled slightly, then turned around and waved to Kazuki. "Kazuki, come here."
"It wants to sign a contract with me?"
Kazuki looked in disbelief.
Even though they were some distance away, he could still hear the conversation between Kakashi and Pakkun.
He didn't remember being particularly kind to Pakkun. At most, he saved Pakkun's life.
Was this a way to repay a favor?
Or was Pakkun just an oddball?
"Well, since you heard the conversation we just had, what do you think? Are you willing to let Pakkun be your Summoning Beast?" Kakashi asked with a smile, his kind face like that of a father giving away his daughter.
Kazuki hesitated a little.
He valued Pakkun's many abilities.
First of all, Pakkun understood beast language and could help him translate, making it easier for him to communicate with other animals or Summoning Beasts.
Secondly, Pakkun's sense of smell was extremely keen, which could completely replace the need for a ninken, ensuring that Kazuki would not be caught off guard by poisons or traps.
Finally, Pakkun's greatest strength—his intelligence!
Although Pakkun had little fighting ability, he could completely lead a team on missions alone. He was a dog that could be trusted at critical moments!
But the shortcomings were also obvious—he was too small and too stubborn!
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