#23 - Chapter 23 Shocking Iruka C-rank Mission

Although it was just an ordinary cat-catching mission, Sasuke carried it out with unusual seriousness.

He didn't want to leave Naruto with the impression that he couldn't even catch a cat.

When Naruto and Sakura arrived, Tora was being held in Sasuke's hand, looking utterly hopeless.

"Looks like the mission is complete."

Kakashi appeared behind them at some point, smiling.

"Kakashi-sensei? When did you get here?" Sakura asked in surprise.

"Ah~ I've been following you the whole time."

Kakashi put his hands in his pockets and walked up to Pakkun, "Thank you for your help."

Pakkun shook his head, "It's no trouble. Your subordinates are very clever. Even without my help, they would have found the target sooner or later."

"It would have been too slow if it were just us," Naruto said quietly, acknowledging Pakkun's ability.

Pakkun was a little happy to receive Naruto's approval, so he stretched out his palm and placed it in front of Naruto, saying, "Naruto, I can reward you with a touch of my paw pad!"

"......"

I shouldn't have said that!

Naruto tossed Pakkun to Kakashi, turned around and left, "Time to turn in the mission!"

Although he was thrown away, Pakkun looked at Naruto's back, his eyes full of appreciation, "Still so aloof, Naruto."

"Looks like you like him quite a bit?" Kakashi said with a smile.

"Yeah, he's as reliable as you, Kakashi. It's a pity he's not willing to sign a contract with me." Pakkun shook his head, somewhat disappointed.

A summoning beast signing a summoning contract with a human is both mutual assistance and emotional recognition.

Pakkun was very optimistic about Naruto's future and recognized Naruto's abilities.

But unfortunately... Naruto didn't seem too interested in him.

"Life always has some regrets."

Kakashi smiled slightly, teleported Pakkun back, and then took Team 7 to the Hokage Building to report.

Because the mission target was a cat, and this cat was the daimyo's wife's cat, they couldn't wait until the next day to turn in the mission.

First, they couldn't keep the cat overnight, and second, they had to consider the daimyo's wife's status.

Neither allowed them to delay until the next day.

Arriving at the Hokage Building,

They learned that Lady Shizumi had been waiting for a long time.

"Ah, my cute Tora~"

"I was so worried!"

Sakura couldn't help but sweat as she watched Tora being hugged and smothered by the plump Lady Shizumi, "No wonder it wanted to run away~"

"Then Team 7's next mission is to take care of children for the elders, or run errands in the neighboring village, or help dig sweet potatoes."

"Hokage-sama, can we have an easier one for the last D-rank mission?"

Kakashi suddenly said, "I think Naruto and the others are ready to become excellent Genin and can handle C-rank missions sooner."

Iruka looked at Naruto, hesitating.

The current Naruto is no longer the mischievous brat he used to be. It is said that he even surpasses Sasuke during missions and has gained the approval of the elite Jonin Kakashi!

This excellent Naruto made it difficult for him to adapt for a while.

"Well... how about this, I have a letter here. If you deliver it to the head of the Aburame clan, that will be your last D-rank mission."

Sarutobi Hiruzen originally intended to have the Anbu deliver this letter, but since Kakashi had such a judgment, he didn't mind helping him.

Naruto stepped forward, took the letter from Sarutobi Hiruzen, and asked, "How much is the reward?"

"......"

Sarutobi Hiruzen held up one finger and said, "One thousand Ryo."

"Looks like it's a worthless letter. It wouldn't matter if it got lost, right?"

"......"

"Naruto, you brat!"

Kakashi immediately stopped Naruto, seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen's speechless look.

What kind of ninja bargains with the Hokage when accepting a mission?

"Then two thousand Ryo!"

"Deal!"

Naruto broke free from Kakashi's restraint and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, "Deliver it today?"

"The sooner the better," Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

"No problem."

Naruto looked at Kakashi and the others, "Wait here for me, I'll be right back."

Yata Mirror!!

Naruto turned into a beam of light and disappeared instantly, leaving Iruka dumbfounded.

"Hokage-sama, Naruto he......"

Team 7 was already used to Naruto's abilities and wasn't surprised. Sarutobi Hiruzen often spied on Naruto and knew his abilities well, so he wasn't surprised either!

Only Iruka's impression of Naruto was still stuck on the night of the battle with Mizuki!

"That's a special ninjutsu that Naruto has mastered. He says it's Light Release," Sarutobi Hiruzen said, pulling down the brim of his hat.

"Light Release?"

Iruka was stunned.

Does chakra have that attribute?

Could it be a Kekkei Genkai? Or a Kekkei Tota?

One minute later,

A golden light shone into the Hokage's office from outside the window, and Naruto's figure gradually solidified in the golden light!

"Delivered it?"

Even knowing Naruto's abilities, everyone still looked incredulous.

"If you don't believe me, you can call the head of the Aburame clan over and ask?" Naruto said calmly.

"......"

If I call them over, why would I ask you to deliver it?

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked speechless, but he still believed Naruto.

He didn't think Naruto would lie during a mission.

There was no need at all.

"In that case, Team 7 has completed ten D-rank missions first. As for the C-rank mission..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen picked up the request form and looked at it, finally setting his sights on a newly accepted mission.

"Let's assign you this mission."

"Please come in, Mr. Tazuna!"

As Sarutobi Hiruzen finished speaking, the door behind Naruto and the others was pushed open, and a drunken old man walked in.

"What? They're all kids?"

Saying that, Tazuna took a sip from his sake bottle, then leaned against the door, scrutinizing everyone, "Especially the shortest one, he looks like..."

Before he could finish speaking, he met Naruto's cold eyes.

Instantly, he felt a bone-chilling cold all over his body, and even sobered up a lot.

"What do you want to say?" Naruto asked Tazuna calmly.

"No... nothing."

Tazuna quickly waved his hand, smiling awkwardly, "Your Konoha's food is a bit bad. Such excellent ninjas haven't grown taller."

"Cough cough!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen felt like he was being subtly mocked and coughed quickly, "Kakashi, Naruto, this is the client for your next mission, Mr. Tazuna."

Tazuna then said, "Let me introduce myself, I'm Tazuna, a bridge-building expert from the Land of Waves. During the time I'm back in my country to finish building the bridge, I hope you can protect my safety!"

[Ding! Master, you have a new mission, please check!]

[Primary Mission: Perfectly complete the first C-rank mission of your ninja career!]

[Mission Reward: Max Level Transformation Technique, Currency 50,000 Ryo!]