"Pain..."
Konan called out softly.
This situation was something she didn't want to see.
Moreover, if Deidara didn't resolve this matter regarding Takumi, he would never wholeheartedly stay in the organization.
If people's hearts weren't united, how could they proceed with the later plans?
"I understand."
Pain responded quietly.
He still understood the simple principle of sharpening the axe before cutting the wood.
To make Deidara focus on the organization's work, he couldn't have other distractions. So, he still had to let him go.
"Deidara, you have great potential. I hope you can stay in the organization for a long time."
"Although this is somewhat improper, you may go."
Hearing Pain's words, Deidara was shocked for a moment, then his entire being became excited and energized!
"Really, Leader?!"
"I can really go?!"
"I can go find Takumi-senpai?"
Pain nodded.
"But for safety's sake, you must go with others."
"Konan, Hidan, Sasori, the three of you accompany Deidara to Konoha."
"Hey, why do I have to go with this guy?"
"I'm very busy!"
Hidan immediately voiced his objection.
Sasori also crawled over with a dark expression.
"Yeah, this idiot's pipe dream, why drag us into it?"
"Everyone still has missions on hand."
Faced with the members' rebuttals, Pain was direct and to the point.
"Deidara is too young, prone to impulsive actions. With you around, you can keep an eye on him. Moreover, if a conflict arises with Konoha, with your combined strength, you can escape safely."
With these words, the others immediately had no grounds for rebuttal.
Thinking about it, it made sense.
They hadn't even seen this Takumi person yet, and Deidara was already acting crazy back at the base.
What would happen when he actually met him?
Wouldn't he just charge straight at him?
Sending two people to keep an eye on him was better.
As for Konan...
Needless to say, she was there to monitor them.
After all, Konan was Pain's eyes and ears… this was an open secret within the organization.
"Fine, since the leader says so, let's go." Sasori shook his head somewhat helplessly.
"Deidara! Don't you dare cause trouble, or I'll stab you to death!" Hidan shouted loudly.
After some preparations, the group set off on Deidara's large bird.
...
Konoha Village.
The weather was nice today. Takumi woke up early and went out to eat breakfast.
"Takumi, morning!"
"Takumi-kun, good morning!"
"Yo! Isn't that Takumi? Want to come over here for some dumplings?"
On the streets, passersby greeted Takumi friendly.
All of this was thanks to Hiruzen's previous commendation.
Completing his first mission so brilliantly…
Not only did he gather intelligence on the Land of Earth's movements, he even destroyed their defensive structures.
He directly turned a C-Rank mission into an A-Rank one!
Such a feat, even in Konoha's history, only a handful of people could accomplish.
Like Minato, the White Fang of Konoha.
But those people only performed so exceptionally after reaching adulthood.
For someone like Takumi, to show such performance at an age when his peers hadn't even graduated, was truly dazzling.
Entering a breakfast shop, Takumi ordered a steamer basket of buns, two bowls of porridge, a fried dough stick, plus a cup of soy milk...
He began eating unhurriedly.
"Big brother~"
At the next table, a cute little girl, showing her white teeth, looked at Takumi in surprise.
"Big brother~~ you eat so much~"
Takumi looked up.
He couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.
'Wasn't this little girl the one from the 'Hot-Blooded Fist Emperor' simulation last time?'
'I actually really ran into her.'
Takumi didn't overthink it.
He immediately responded to her following the previous pattern.
"If I don't eat enough, how can I protect you?"
This sentence left the little girl still somewhat confused.
But the other customers in the breakfast shop all silently watched Takumi, their eyes full of praise.
Especially the little girl's young mother, her face full of tenderness and emotion, her eyes filled with affection for Takumi!
"Takumi!"
The boss boomed heartily.
"How can breakfast be without eggs? Have these three eggs properly!"
Looking at the three extra tea eggs suddenly in his bowl, Takumi frowned slightly.
"But boss, I didn't..."
"Ah, no need to be polite! They're on the house!"
…
After leaving the breakfast shop, Takumi rubbed his full belly.
'Damn.'
'My choice was indeed correct!'
'Secretly influencing and manipulating Sandaime meant smooth sailing everywhere!'
'The feeling of being respected, liked by young married women... to be honest, it was really quite nice!'
As he walked around the village, Takumi pondered which mission to take next.
Currently, he possessed three abilities: Fist Emperor, Great Blaze Technique, and immunity to all poisons.
Ordinary B-Rank missions shouldn't be much of a problem.
Takumi considered maybe going to see Sandaime today to take on another mission.
After all, the Shinobi World was vast, and he wanted to travel around more.
Most crucially, he wanted opportunities to use his abilities!
And just then…
"Takumi-kun."
A timid girl's voice came from behind.
Takumi turned to look.
It was a girl with short hair and white eyes.
Hyuga Hinata!
The moment he saw Hinata, memories from the previous simulation immediately flashed in Takumi's mind.
Hinata was his little sister in that life, and he carried her to pee, bathed her, and even wiped her bottom.
It was a pity that in that life, he chose to be with Kurotsuchi.
Otherwise, developing into a 'brocon' scenario would have been quite nice too.
'It seemed that kind of plot would have to wait for the next simulation.'
"Is something the matter?"
Takumi asked like a gentleman.
"Actually..."
"It's everyone..."
Hinata poked her fingers together, her face flushed, looking very shy.
"It's us!"
Ino, Sakura, and Naruto, along with the others, emerged from a nearby alley.
"Actually, we heard you seem to have an amazing ability, and we wanted you to show us!"
"Ability?"
Takumi frowned slightly.
But he immediately understood what they were referring to.
His Great Blaze Technique!
After all, he had only demonstrated this ability outside, while they had already witnessed his Fist Emperor's strength.
"Sure, but it's not very convenient here. Let's go outside the village."
Takumi gestured towards the outside.
His explosion ability wasn't something a small place like the village could withstand.
If they wanted to see a big explosion, the radius of just one from him could reach up to a kilometer!
It would blow up the streets!
So demonstrating outside was more appropriate.
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