Naruto starts from the Otsutsuki bloodline

Chapter 48 Heading to Kirigakure
"Damn it, it's all your fault"

Konoha, inside Ichiraku Ramen.

Naruto wolfed down his food while looking dejectedly at Kitagawa Gen who was also eating. He snorted and spoke.

"If you hadn't stopped me that day, I wouldn't be so unlucky now. Iruka-sensei is always watching me. I get caught when I try to sleep. I can't even go out. It's too difficult."

"Tsk, can you blame me for this?"

Beichuan Gen raised his head and glanced at Naruto, then lowered his head and continued to eat. After finishing the last noodle, he wiped his mouth and said.

"Didn't I tell you not to go and send it off, but you didn't listen to me."

"But why didn't you tell me those mushrooms were poisonous!"

"Isn't this what school should teach you? Oh, I see, you must not have been paying attention in class!"

"No, no, I just didn't learn it."

"Don't talk nonsense. You must not have been listening carefully. No wonder I heard you were at the bottom of the class. You better not fail the exam."

"You bastard!"

The little yellow-haired boy is still too easily angered. After all, when he thinks about his current life, it is really miserable.

Iruka was staring at him all day long, which made it impossible for him to do anything. Moreover, Kitagawa Gen's verbal attacks made him even more unbearable.

"Hey, hey, hey, watch your words."

Gen Kitagawa raised an eyebrow and tilted his head to look at Naruto.

"It's my treat today."

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Naruto's face froze. Ever since he bought a lot of limited edition ramen, his pockets were empty and the subsidy would have to wait until next month.

After school today, he happened to meet Beichuan Gen who was out for dinner with a depressed look on his face, and was invited over.

Given this guy's bad temper, if I provoke him, he might really keep me here.

"Haha, um, um. Oh, by the way, why are you carrying a knife?"

Naruto's eyes darted around, and he finally discovered something on Gen Kitagawa.

"This one"

Beichuan Gen knew what Naruto was thinking, but he didn't care and just shrugged.

"This is a gift from my teacher. How about it? It's pretty good, right?"

"It looks okay, but it's so short."

Naruto was somewhat envious, after all, this was a ninja's weapon, but after taking a closer look, he pouted.

"I see other people's knives are very long, why are yours so short?"

"Because this knife is not ordinary."

The man standing by seemed to have noticed the knife hanging behind Beichuan Yuan a long time ago. He couldn't help but smile and speak.

"I never thought I could still see it after all these years."

"Ugh?"

Naruto asked in confusion, blinking.

"Uncle, you know this knife, is it famous?"

"I'm afraid many people recognize this knife."

Before Shouda could speak, a voice suddenly came from behind them.

Turning around, I saw Sarutobi Hiruzen walking in with a pipe in his mouth. He was probably off work, as he was not wearing the Hokage hat on his head.

"Grandpa Hokage!"

"Hokage-sama."

Naruto immediately became excited when he saw the old man, and the hand-beating uncle and Kitagawa Gen also immediately bowed slightly to show their respect.

"you are very welcome."

Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled at the fight, then reached out and touched Naruto's head kindly, but his eyes stayed on Kitagawa Gen.

Maybe it was because he remembered the pot of poisonous mushroom soup, but his hand paused subconsciously, but he quickly recovered.

"This knife had an extraordinary owner in the past, and it carries the memories of many people. It's a good knife, and I hope you can use it well."

"I will, Hokage-sama."

Beichuan Gen nodded with a smile, but he felt a little dissatisfied in his heart.

He has been waiting for a whole day!
In order to go to Kirigakure, he has already displayed Flying Thunder God, and is then waiting for Sarutobi Hiruzen's reaction.

As a result, he never received any notification. Just when he thought he had to go to the office to report it the next day, he unexpectedly came here on his own.

But I have to say, this seems to bring people closer together?

"Yuan, I've heard your name many times. This seems to be the first time we meet, right?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen still had a kind smile on his face. After thinking for a moment, he smiled.

"Are you interested in taking a walk with me, an old man, just to relax after dinner?"

"Okay."

Kitagawa Gen did not refuse. He stood up and followed Sarutobi Hiruzen outside. Naruto, who was sitting on the chair, suddenly turned green in the face.

Unfortunately, no one cares about him at the moment.

"I heard from Kakashi and Jiraiya that you have mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked with a smile after they walked a distance away.

"Um"

Beichuan Gen nodded and spoke modestly.

"Actually, I can't say I've mastered it. I've only applied the basics. I guess I'm just lucky."

"Luck is sometimes a part of strength. Sometimes, all you need to break through is just a little bit of luck."

Sarutobi Hiruzen still had a smile on his face, and it was obvious that he was in a really good mood.

"Besides, even if you have luck but no talent, you can't do it. Yuan, you really gave me a huge surprise."

"Thank you for the compliment, Hokage-sama."

Beichuan Yuan replied with a smile, and then the two of them chatted as they walked.

Maybe they were all in a good mood, so they always had something to talk about along the way, and they were having a great time.

However, after chatting for a while, Beichuan Gen felt that it was enough. After all, he had other ideas, so fortunately he spoke directly.

"By the way, Hokage-sama, Kakashi-sensei and Jiraiya-sama suddenly left for the Hokage Building today. Are they going on a mission?"

"Oh?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned for a moment, but he had no intention of hiding it. After all, Kitagawa Gen had a good relationship with Kakashi and Jiraiya.

"Yes, they are going on a mission. I'm afraid they can't avoid this matter, after all."

"I know, Hokage-sama. Jiraiya-sama told me."

Kitagawa Gen nodded, and he turned a corner with Sarutobi Hiruzen and walked towards Ichiraku while talking.

"Kakashi-sensei has some baggage in his heart, and Jiraiya-sama is probably having trouble letting go of Orochimaru.

When Jiraiya-sama and I went to look for Orochimaru, we already knew that they would probably be heading to Kirigakure soon."

"Yes, some bonds are indeed hard to give up."

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed and nodded.

"The bond between companions is the bond that connects this cold profession of ninja."

"Hokage-sama, I would like to apply to go to Kirigakure together."

At this moment, Kitagawa Gen stopped pretending and directly expressed his thoughts, which made Sarutobi Hiruzen frown.

"Kirigu? This mission is not easy. It's a complete chaos over there. You..."

"Hokage-sama, I know this mission is not easy, and I have my reasons."

Beichuan Gen shook his head slightly, but he was still serious.

"I discovered Uchiha Obito, and I think I need to continue following up on this matter. Besides, I also want to try the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Lord Hokage, any technique requires accumulation of practice to achieve better results, and what I lack now is experience in this area.

Besides, I have the Flying Thunder God Technique. Even if the attack doesn't achieve the desired effect, I can still take Kakashi-sensei and Jiraiya-sama to evacuate, which will be safer."

Sarutobi Hiruzen listened to Kitagawa Gen's words without saying a word, but he had to admit that the boy was right.

A ninja's experience needs to be accumulated, otherwise having power but not being able to use it is meaningless.

Even if Flying Thunder God cannot provide offensive assistance, evacuation seems to be no problem. He doesn't want Jiraiya and Kakashi to get stuck in the mud.

But he was still a little worried, but before he could speak, Beichuan Gen suddenly laughed.

"Besides, didn't the Hokage also say that the bond between companions is the bond that connects the cold profession of ninja?"

The breeze blew his hair and sleeves, and he raised his head and looked at the Hokage Rock in the distance and spoke slowly.

"I regret that I have no companions after graduation. Kakashi-sensei is my companion to some extent.

If I don’t have the ability, I naturally won’t hold back, but if I have the ability, I also hope to do what I can.

Hokage-sama, I hope you can approve of my little willfulness."

Willful?

Sarutobi Hiruzen did not speak, but took a few puffs of his pipe in silence.

This kind of thinking, this kind of idea, isn't this the concrete embodiment of the 'Will of Fire'?
This kid.
Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and nodded.

"Let me think about it first. You go back and have a good rest."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Kitagawa Gen nodded with a smile, casually pulled Naruto, who was trembling inside Ichiraku, and turned around and left.

Looking at the backs of the two people leaving, Sarutobi Hiruzen's smile became even wider.

This kid really has some of Minato's shadow!
Turning around, Sarutobi Hiruzen was about to leave, but he was stopped just as he walked out.

"Hokage-sama."

"What's wrong, hand-fighting?"

"Those two kids from earlier, I still haven't paid for the ramen."

"???"

"Um, Makoto."

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Sarutobi Hiruzen bit down on his pipe, feeling that it was too early for him to make such a judgment.
(End of this chapter)