The two instantly prepared for battle.
However, the attackers were not coming for them.
In the team, Tazuna was the mission target.
The rest were one adult and three children.
One look and it was clear who the enemy should deal with first.
Figures shifted, chains danced.
The moment the chains tightened, Kakashi Hatake's figure shattered instantly.
Splurt!~
Bright red chunks splattered everywhere.
Naruto Uzumaki, who had looked relatively calm, instantly had his pupils dilate violently!
Fear filled his heart in an instant.
Ka... Kakashi Sensei!
Not fear of danger or the enemy, but fear of losing a comrade.
The person who was standing alive in front of him a second ago suddenly shattered into a pile of gore the next second.
It gave him a bloody shock he had never experienced before.
"Naruto! Watch out!" Sasuke Uchiha reminded urgently.
Although they both trained under Musashi Ryomiya, he was different from Naruto.
Although Naruto's physical reaction and combat ability were not much worse than his.
But he had experienced too little killing.
Sasuke was different.
Leaving aside how a Jonin like Kakashi could be easily killed, or be even worse than him.
Just the adaptability to blood and killing was not something Naruto could compare with.
Years ago, he experienced bloodshed and great terror that ordinary people could hardly experience.
Moonlight like blood, almost the entire clan perished.
He survived it all strongly!
The powerful single tomoe in his eyes was the witness.
How could he be scared out of his wits by mere two petty thieves?
His hands remained steady as usual. Under dynamic vision far exceeding others, the kunai and shuriken in his hands traced elegant arcs, shooting towards the two enemies!
At the same time, his Shadow Clone moved in the opposite direction, flashing to block in front of Sakura Haruno and Tazuna.
Clang clang!!~ Splurt! Pshh!~ The kunai, with swift force, abruptly changed the flight direction of the chains. Subsequently, two shuriken passed through the gap of the dancing chains, nailing into the enemies' bodies.
The two masked men groaned in pain! Their movements didn't hesitate, quickly changing targets.
Miscalculated! Didn't expect the brat to have some skills!
The chains tightened abruptly in mid-air!
The sharp blades hidden within emitted terrifying trembling sounds.
Sasuke's expression remained unchanged.
Mere Taijutsu, looking imposing to fool people, but the power was far worse compared to Big Bro Musashi!
Footsteps leaped.
His figure flashed nimbly, calmly avoiding the enemy's chain attack. His hands could still cleanly form hand seals.
"Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!~"
"Crap!" "Dodge!~"
The Great Fireball often only played a role in adjusting the atmosphere so the scene wouldn't be too awkward in duels between experts. But in battles of ordinary ninjas, this kind of external release ninjutsu was a big move.
Once it appeared, the faces of the two enemies changed drastically!
The brat not only had some skills but was even tricky!
Being able to perform such Fire Style at this age, he was not a simple character!
Boom~ Flames raged. As they rushed past the enemies' position and the enemies dispersed, Sasuke controlled them to disperse.
The fierce flames roasted the air until it distorted.
Screams of the enemies rang out in the field.
The fireball dispersion only lasted for two seconds, but these two seconds had already caused great damage to the enemies. The temperature formed by the fireball, which was taller than an adult, was unbearable for the human body even for a second.
One second fragrant, two seconds cooked.
When the flames dissipated, the black clothes and masks on the enemies were already tattered, revealing charred flesh.
Sasuke let out a light laugh.
Mediocre enemies.
Become the merit on my path to becoming stronger!
Just as he was about to attack, a sudden change occurred in the field!
Bang!! Crack~
The enemies' actions came to an abrupt halt, the sound of cracking bones clearly audible.
Kakashi, who was supposedly killed, reappeared in the center of the battle circle, instantly dealing with the enemies.
Naruto and Sakura stared wide-eyed in confusion.
Sasuke's face turned dark.
Really, showing off.
Stealing my kill!
A few minutes later, the enemies who lost their combat capability were tied up. Kakashi turned to look at the nervous Tazuna.
His calm eyes carried scrutiny.
"So, Mr. Tazuna, before continuing the mission, I need an explanation."
The enemies who shouldn't have appeared were tied there; Tazuna couldn't refute at all.
After hesitating for a moment, he could only start explaining.
"I am a very awesome bridge builder."
"Long ago, the Land of Waves..."
...
After Tazuna's explanation, the group finally understood the ins and outs of the matter.
The poor Land of Waves placed hope on the bridge builder Tazuna. As long as the bridge was built, it could improve the GDP of the Land of Waves.
The hateful underground boss, shipping company owner, and one of the few tycoons in the ninja world, Gato, in order to oppress the Land of Waves for profit, didn't allow the bridge to be built.
The poor Land of Waves could only pay very little money to hire ninjas to protect Tazuna.
"I know, with just this little money, it's impossible to issue the commission for a high-level mission."
"Knowing the truth, it's understandable for you to choose to give up the mission."
"It's nothing."
Tazuna suddenly put on a mask of pain, saying sadly: "It's just that my cute eight-year-old granddaughter will wash her face with tears all day long."
"Ah~, and then my daughter will also hate Konoha ninjas for life, and then live in pain for the rest of her life."
"It's nothing, anyway, it's not your fault."
Kakashi and the four: "..."
"Ma, ma, forget it."
"In that case, let's continue the mission."
Tazuna's sadness quickly converged: "Really?"
"That is really grateful."
Tazuna: 乛◡乛.
Kakashi sighed helplessly.
If not for letting the three rookies get training, with his disposition, he wouldn't bother with the cunning old man.
But now the kids were at the age of growing brains, let's continue the mission.
After dealing with the two enemies, Kakashi led the group back on the road.
"Hey! Let's go~"
Sakura put on her small bag and muttered: "What, I thought the mission could be canceled."
Naruto reacted the slowest.
Sasuke let out a light laugh with some pride.
"Coward, move faster."
Naruto: "!"
"Who are you calling a coward!!"
"Don't know, maybe someone who was scared motionless just now."
Naruto yelled angrily.
"Damn it! Don't talk nonsense!"
"I wasn't scared motionless by the enemy!"
"It was clearly that guy Kakashi Sensei who startled me."
Saying this, he turned indignantly to Kakashi: "Kakashi Sensei, trouble you to say something in advance next time, okay? Because of you, Sasuke showed off alone."
Kakashi walked in front, the face under the mask smiling somewhat mischievously.
Of course, he knew Naruto was scared and didn't have time to react because he was worried about him.
But how could I admit it?
Without turning his head, he said: "Hey, Naruto, don't blame me for your own cowardice."
"Ninjas have to find reasons within themselves."
"Think about whether your level has improved over such a long time."
"Whether you trained seriously."
"Next time facing the enemy, just don't be a coward again."
Naruto: "Wah!~~ So pissed off~~"
"I will definitely prove it to you! I am not a coward!!"