Civilian Naruto: Becoming invincible from the Eight Gates

Chapter 370: Accepting the advanced mission, the look in Suzumiya Musashi's eyes

"Okay, I've had my meal and rest, it's time to get back to work."

Ebisu patted his butt and stood up and said, "There is still more than half of it to harvest. We will try to finish harvesting the wheat before noon tomorrow."

"If it rains and we haven't finished harvesting, our mission reward will be deducted."

"Wait, Teacher Ebisu!" Konohamaru didn't care about the unpleasantness just now and hurriedly called Ebisu.

"What's wrong?" Ebisu asked.

Konohamaru straightened his words a little, tried to suppress his unhappy mood, and said seriously: "Um, when are we going to accept the high-level mission?"

"I've had enough of these mundane tasks."

Just as Ebisu was about to speak, Konohamaru said again, "Teacher Ebisu, please, I'm serious, really serious."

"Let's start the advanced mission. Such missions can't improve our strength at all."

Upon hearing this, Ebisu swallowed back the words he was about to say.

Looking at Konohamaru with an anxious look on his face, and Udon and Moegi who were expectant, he couldn't help but recall how he felt when he first became a Genin.

Finally, he softened his heart and said, "Humph, high-level missions are not as easy as they sound. You have no idea how hard it is to be a ninja."

Seeing that Ebisu seemed to be somewhat relieved, Konohamaru hurriedly said: "I am not afraid of hardship!"

"Teacher Ebisu, please! I have already prepared myself to become a strong and excellent ninja."

"Okay." Ebisu raised his eyebrows, then thought for a moment and said, "That's good."

"This wheat field harvesting mission will be considered as a test for you."

"No matter how late it is, as long as you can finish harvesting the wheat fields before tomorrow morning, you will be considered passed. Then, I will go to the Hokage to ask for a high-level mission for you."

"But speaking of this, the harvest must be of guaranteed quality and quantity, no shortcuts are allowed!"

"Ah?" Konohamaru looked embarrassed.

He glanced around at the half-ripened wheat field, and felt his already sore muscles begin to tremble again.

"There are still so many, how is it possible..."

Seeing his reaction, Ebisu's previously calm expression suddenly turned cold.

"What, you don't want to?"

That's it?! You still boast about wanting to become a powerful and outstanding ninja?

"No...no!" Konohamaru shuddered suddenly.

This is the first time Ebisu has given in in so many days. For the sake of the high-level mission and his great ninja path, he has to fight!

"Teacher Ebisu, don't worry, we will definitely do it!"

"Konohamaru, forget it." Udon whispered, "There are so many wheat fields, even if it gets dark, I'm afraid..."

"No!" Konohamaru interrupted Udon and said, "No matter how late it is, it must be completed today!"

"Don't worry, just take a rest when you are tired, and leave the rest to me!"

Seeing Konohamaru say this, Udon, Moe and Huang stopped trying to persuade their good friend.

It looks like today is destined to be a painful night.

Seeing this, Ebisu's expression looked better.

"Then you guys continue, I'll supervise from the side."

Konohamaru nodded heavily.

Three hours later.

Konohamaru began to doubt his life.

Damn it, it's like I'm hallucinating from being so tired. The wheat is like leeks, there's no way I can finish harvesting them.

I wanted to give up, but the heroic words I heard not long ago were still ringing in my ears.

He failed miserably like this, and Konohamaru could not bear such humiliation.

Most importantly, when he was exhausted and wanted to give up, Udon and Konohamaru were always by his side. As his good friends, even if their hands were already bruised and they had exhausted all their strength, they still gritted their teeth and persisted, just so that Konohamaru could achieve the goal he set.

In this situation, how could Konohamaru give up?

[Madou, let’s fight! ]

Gritting his teeth, Konohamaru took out a food pill and threw it into his mouth to replenish his consumed strength. Then he bent down and put all his energy into cutting the wheat.

Then I hypnotized myself: my hands don’t hurt, my hands don’t hurt, my hands don’t hurt…

I don't know how much time passed like this.

When Konohamaru numbly scooped up the wheat with his hands and planned to continue harvesting, he found that he had scooped up nothing, then he looked up belatedly.

As far as the eye can see, the original wheat field has turned into an empty lot.

The round moon is like a big steamed bun, hanging high in the sky, looking white and soft.

Ebisu put one hand in his pocket, with his back to the moonlight, standing in a very coquettish posture, and adjusted his glasses with one hand. His facial features, which were not clearly visible against the moonlight, vaguely revealed a smile.

"Good job, boy."

"Finished...finished?" Konohamaru said blankly.

"Yes, you are done."

"Plop~~" Konohamaru's knees went weak and he could no longer support himself and fell to the ground.

Ebisu

Ebisu: "Well...there's no need to get so excited."

"I... I just can't stand up." Konohamaru said helplessly. Udon and Moegi dragged themselves over, one on each side helping him up. Konohamaru continued, "Since the mission is completed, then the advanced mission..."

"Don't worry." Ebisu said, "You guys have consumed a lot of energy today, so take a day off tomorrow. I'll go check if there are any high-level missions suitable for you."

"The day after tomorrow morning, I will take you to the Hokage-sama to receive the high-level mission."

"Boy, be prepared. Your journey as a ninja is about to begin."

Konohamaru's eyes flashed.

"I've been...ready for a long time~" The light in his eyes went out, and Konohamaru finally fainted. Ebisu dodged and caught it, took a quick look, and then said to Udon Moeyoung's concerned eyes; "It's okay, just exhausted, just a good night's sleep will be fine."

After a day of rest, my body, which once wanted to go on strike, has finally recovered.

Early in the morning, the sun slowly rose from the horizon. Konohamaru, who had dressed up and put on his ninja bag, gathered with Ebisu and headed to the Hokage Building with a brand new look.

Along the way, Konohamaru and the other two were full of anticipation.

It was their first high-level mission. Even though they knew that high-level missions would be dangerous, they couldn't help but feel excited and curious.

Udon and Moegi kept talking along the way, and although Konohamaru tried his best to remain serious, his occasional smile revealed his happiness.

This kind of happiness came to an abrupt end when he pushed open the door of the Hokage's office.

"It's you!?"

“Aoi?*2.

"Why are you here?!!"

Konohamaru wiped his eyes and looked at the scene in front of him in disbelief.

Uchiha Aoi, who had not been heard from for nearly a month, unexpectedly appeared in the Hokage's office with him.

"Why can't I be here?" Uchiha Aoi said calmly, "It seems that this is not your territory either."

The relaxed tone reveals a contemptuous attitude.

Just one sentence made Konohamaru's brows twitch.

He turned his eyes slightly and looked behind Uchiha Aoi.

Hinata Hanabi, who has a quiet and noble temperament, and a boy with an ordinary appearance... I think his name is Murakami Daichi...

Behind a few people, there was a young man with an upright figure.

His sturdy muscles exude a wild and primitive aura, and his loose orange-red martial arts uniform carries an aura different from that of ordinary ninjas, with his eyes and brows full of heroic spirit.

As he was looking at him, the man seemed to notice his gaze and turned his head to look at Konohamaru.

There was no extra look, nor too many expressions. With just one glance, Konohamaru suddenly shuddered for some reason, and felt the hairs on his back suddenly stand up inexplicably.