Kakashi Hatake led his group to the place in Konoha where missions were issued, full of high spirits.
In the end, the only tasks that remained were catching cats and finding dogs.
"Kakashi-sensei, with our abilities, isn't it a bit of a waste for us to spend our days catching cats and dogs?"
Finally, Naruto couldn't help but complain.
Beside him, Uchiha Sasuke nodded in deep agreement.
Sakura Haruno remained silent, Mizuki's words often echoing in her mind.
But her indecisive nature prevented her from making a decision.
"Don't rush. As a ninja, you must be patient," Kakashi Hatake said with a smile at the three of them. "Good missions will come sooner or later. Why be in such a hurry?"
"Alright, then I'll finish this task quickly and move on to the next one." Naruto Uzumaki formed hand seals. "Tajū Kage Bunshin no Jutsu!"
Kakashi Hatake: "..."
Uchiha Sasuke: "..."
Sakura Haruno: "..."
It was supposed to be a team mission, but it turned into Naruto's solo show.
With his Shadow Clone Technique, this kind of task was no challenge for him at all.
Naruto quickly found the lost pet, and then treated Kakashi and the others to a big meal (Ichiraku Ramen).
After eating and drinking their fill, the four of them went home. However, Sakura Haruno, who usually couldn't wait to leave, lingered next to Naruto Uzumaki.
"Naruto, could I ask you for a favor?" Sakura Haruno finally mustered up her courage and asked.
"Of course, no problem." Naruto Uzumaki readily agreed, his gaze meeting Sakura Haruno's. "This is the first time you've asked me for a favor. Whatever it is, I'll do it for you."
"I heard that there is a book called the Scroll of Seals in the village, which contains many powerful ninjutsu. If you can learn the ninjutsu in it, you can become stronger."
"Could you lend it to me to take a look? I also want to become stronger and help you and Sasuke."
Sakura Haruno's eyes were filled with anticipation. Over the past month, she felt even more like a burden to the team.
If I don't do as Mizuki-sensei says, I'm afraid I'll always be stuck hiding behind Sasuke and Naruto.
"The Scroll of Seals?" A look of suspicion flashed in Naruto's eyes. "How do you know about the Scroll of Seals?"
Even he only knew about the Scroll of Seals in Konoha because of Danzō.
Others, especially students at the ninja academy, should not have known about this.
Black Zetsu, unlike Naruto Uzumaki, was also lost in thought.
He was thinking about whether he could use the Scroll of Seals to cause some trouble.
"The Scroll of Seals of Konoha is indeed a valuable item. If this book could be circulated throughout the ninja world..."
Black Zetsu's eyes grew brighter the more he thought about it. This Scroll of Seals could definitely stir up trouble throughout the entire ninja world.
At that time, I will be able to strategize and recruit talent, making my mother's resurrection even more secure.
"It was Mizuki-sensei who told me," Sakura Haruno said. She didn't dare lie to Naruto Uzumaki. "After I parted ways with you guys that day, I ran into Mizuki-sensei…"
As soon as Sakura Haruno finished speaking, Naruto Uzumaki realized that something was wrong with Mizuki.
This guy must be plotting something, which was why he instigated Sakura to come to him.
"Say yes to her." Just as Naruto was about to refuse, Black Zetsu suddenly said,
"Why? Mizuki is clearly plotting something!" Naruto asked, puzzled.
"The conspiracy is aimed at Konoha. What does it have to do with us?" Black Zetsu said nonchalantly. "Besides, if the Scroll of Seals gets out, it will definitely cause a stir in the ninja world."
"I'll leave some more chakra on it, which will allow me to secretly recruit people to help us complete the Eye of the Moon Plan."
Upon hearing Black Zetsu's words, Naruto's eyes lit up slightly, as it seemed to make perfect sense.
To complete the Eye of the Moon Plan, one could not do it alone.
"Sakura, don't worry. I will definitely help you borrow the Scroll of Seals,"
Naruto Uzumaki said. He had a plan in mind and immediately assured Sakura Haruno.
"Naruto, are you really willing to borrow the Scroll of Seals for me?"
Sakura Haruno looked at him in disbelief. Even with his half-black, half-white face, he now seemed quite handsome in her eyes.
"That's right. Leave this to me!" Naruto Uzumaki nodded repeatedly.
...
Night fell.
Naruto Uzumaki casually walked into the Hokage's office and found Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Grandpa Hokage, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."
Naruto Uzumaki behaved very politely. In front of Hiruzen Sarutobi, he was a perfect jinchūriki prospect, so naturally he had to behave well.
"It's Naruto!" Hiruzen Sarutobi looked up slightly, a smile on his face. "What brings you here so late?"
"Grandpa Hokage, could you lend me the Scroll of Seals?" Naruto Uzumaki asked directly without any preamble.
"The Scroll of Seals?" Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression turned serious. "Why do you suddenly want to borrow the Scroll of Seals?"
As a legacy of Konoha, the Scroll of Seals was no less precious than the Nine-Tails jinchūriki.
"Sakura is too weak. I want to see if there are any ninjutsu in the Scroll of Seals that can help her improve her strength."
Naruto Uzumaki didn't mention Mizuki, but he did mention Sakura Haruno.
"Naruto, the Scroll of Seals mostly contains forbidden techniques and powerful ninjutsu mastered by the Hokage of past generations. Ordinary people simply cannot learn them."
Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a slight sense of relief. So it was for the person he liked; now he understood somewhat.
The Third Hokage, in his youth, had also done something similar.
Ultimately, it was all just to make a beauty smile; no one understood this better than him.
Back then, he was a famous handsome young man in Konohagakure, and Koharu Utatane had a crush on him.
Thinking of these old memories, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but smile with a touch of nostalgia.
"Grandpa Hokage, could you lend me this for a moment? I promise I'll return it to you tomorrow, and I can also tell you a secret."
Seeing that Hiruzen Sarutobi was unwilling to give in, Naruto immediately ran up to him and started to act cute.
"Oh?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi was unmoved by Naruto's coquettishness, but this secret successfully piqued his interest.
"What secret? If it could really help the village, it's not something we can't consider."
As soon as Hiruzen Sarutobi said this, Naruto Uzumaki immediately stretched out his black hand.
"Grandpa Hokage, come and bump fists with me!"
Naruto's black fist caused Hiruzen Sarutobi's body to tremble for no apparent reason.
He clearly remembered that it was because he had come into contact with Naruto's half-black body that one of his hands was 'contaminated' and he had not recovered to this day.
Seeing Naruto's confident expression, Hiruzen Sarutobi hesitated for a moment before finally extending his 'contaminated' hand.
...
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