Chapter 269
Chapter 269
"Ah, is that so!?" Naruto was stunned at first, then surprised.
Overall, it's a good thing, after all, he likes Gaara very much.
As for Hinata not being able to go on the mission with them, although it's a pity, it's also a good thing that Hinata has special training at home.
Qianyao took out a mission scroll from his body:
"Your tasks are all on this, this is your first time to go on a mission independently."
"For this mission, Itachi ordered Sasuke to be the team leader, Naruto and Gaara, you must listen to Sasuke's command."
"Hahaha! Don't worry, Master! I guarantee to complete the mission!"
Sasuke took the scroll: "Naruto, Gaara, I'm the captain this time."
Naruto was very dissatisfied: "Ah, why is Sasuke the captain, I also want to be the captain."
Gaara didn't say a word, he didn't care too much about this kind of thing.
Sasuke raised his head slightly: "Of course Itachi found that I am excellent."
Qianyao reached out and flicked Sasuke's forehead.
"Bang!"
"Hiss! Master, it hurts!"
Sasuke's head, which had just been raised, immediately lowered.
Qian Yao said with a serious face: "What are you good at? The captain represents responsibility."
"If you make a wrong decision, Naruto or Gaara will be at risk of death."
"You have done several missions, don't you understand this principle?"
Sasuke felt a little wronged, but then he immediately adjusted himself: "Yes, Master, I will be careful."
Qian Yao looked at Sasuke deeply.
Little Sasuke, this time I will give you a little setback to let you know that the world of ninja is not that easy.
Qian Yao said seriously: "Depart at the gate of Konoha at nine o'clock."
"Now you have half an hour to check the mission, check what you need, and make a tactical plan."
"I'm leaving first, don't let me down."
"Got it, Master!"
After Qian Yao left, Sasuke immediately unfolded the scroll and read it.
Because they knew in advance that it was an escort mission, they had already prepared things for going out.
The scroll contained some details, such as who the mission person was, where they were going from and to.
And which route they were going to take.
"Let me see, this man named Wuhe is going to Daimyofu."
"But he has to bypass Guifeng and collect herbs there."
"Naruto, did you bring a safety rope?" Sasuke asked.
Naruto shook his head in confusion: "No."
"Okay, I'll go back to the clan to get it. You guys go to the gate of Konoha and wait for me first."
...
At the gate of Konoha.
Itachi, who had transformed into a middle-aged man in his forties, was waiting at the gate.
Sasuke, Naruto, and Gaara all came here with backpacks on their backs.
First, they had to register at the gate with the mission scroll.
Then they came to meet the mission person.
Because they had done several missions, Sasuke and others were still very familiar with the process.
Soon they came to Gang Zitie to register.
Gang Zitie looked at the Sasuke group and was also stunned.
Nine-tailed Jinchūriki, One-tailed Jinchūriki, Uchiha heir.
No one leading! ? Going on a mission alone! ?
Of course this is impossible.
I don't know who is protecting the three people in secret.
Gang Zitie followed the rules, quickly reviewed the task, and led Sasuke and the other two to Wuhe (Itachi).
"This is your employer, Wuhe."
Wuhe looked at the three people with a critical eye: "Why are there three little ghosts!?"
Gang Zitie was a little embarrassed beside him:
"Mr. Wuhe, don't look at their young age, but they are already qualified Genin."
"There is no danger on your route, at most there are some petty thieves."
"The three of them are more than enough to protect your safety."
Wuhe (Itachi) looked reluctant: "Okay, it's really unlucky, let's go."
He was carrying a large bag on his back, and he looked like a person who often slept outdoors.
Sasuke was stunned for a moment when he met such a difficult person for the first time he took a mission.
He found that it was completely different from the previous missions.
He took Naruto and Gaara to chase after them.
"Hello, my name is Sasuke, they are Naruto and Gaara."
Wuhe looked indifferent: "Got it, let's go."
Sasuke gritted his teeth unhappily, but still assigned the team formation, he went in front and Naruto went at the end.
And Gaara protected the mission person closely.
Although the area around here is Konoha's territory, there is no problem with Sasuke's arrangement.
After all, Gaara's sand is best at protection.
Now that Hinata, the scout ninja in the team, is not there, he has the Sharingan, so naturally he has to be at the front of the team to observe danger.Naruto is quite strong now, but sometimes he is a little careless and is left behind by him.
Not long after they left.
Qianyao also came to the gate of Konoha and confirmed with Gang Zitie that Sasuke and the others did leave from here.
Then he followed slowly.
The Anbu nearby took the news back and reported it to the Third Hokage.
This kind of mission usually takes ten days or half a month. After all, normal people can't walk a long distance in a day and need to rest.
The escorting ninjas can only rest naturally.
So there is more than enough time, at least it will be more convenient to start after leaving Konoha far away.
The Third Hokage collected all the information about this mission and route, how many people there are, and Qianyao following behind, and handed it to Sarutobi Ishifune.
After Sarutobi Ishifune took the scroll, he also went to a fixed place to meet up with the people of the Akatsuki organization.
...
This place is in the town closest to Konoha Village.
An old grocery store in a small town.
Sarutobi Sekishu did not hide his body for a long time, but dressed up as a wandering ninja and came to the door of the grocery store.
As soon as he arrived at the door of the grocery store, he saw Master Zenkong.
With this kind of appearance and demeanor, it is actually very difficult to impersonate.
"It will rain heavily tonight."
Sarutobi Sekishu went over and exchanged a secret signal with Zenkong.
Zenkong was originally sitting cross-legged on the ground. After hearing the secret signal, he stood up with the nine-ring tin staff on his knees.
"Let's go, I'm ready."
Shizhou was a little curious. Why didn't the old monk take anything?
Could it be that he didn't need to eat or drink?
"Master, please follow me."
As he said that, Shizhou led the way in front, and Zenkong followed behind slowly.
Intentionally testing Zenkong's speed, Sarutobi Sekishu increased his speed and kept jumping on the tree.
But no matter how fast he was, Zenkong looked unhurried.
In addition to coming to pick someone up, Shizhou also wanted to observe Zenkong, who had recently emerged.
"Where are you from, Master?"
Shizhou easily discovered from his clothes that he was not from the ninja world.
Zenkong shook his staff: "I come from the Far East."
Shizhou asked the key question:
"Master, do you have a way to separate the Jinchūriki and the tailed beast while leaving the Jinchūriki alive?"
Zenkong saluted with one hand: "Of course, if you don't have this ability, wouldn't it be harmful to the life of the prisoner."
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