A convenience store opened in Naruto

"Ah, ah," Naruto said nonchalantly, "The old man always lectures me like this, but I have grown up. I am not the kind of kid who can only play pranks as the old man always thinks."

These words were not convincing at all. Even Kakashi, who had been with him for about a month, didn't believe it. Kakashi was already prepared to "be lectured later."

Naruto was still unhappy, hugging his arms and groaning, then turned his back.

But someone believed it, and Iruka smiled, looking very relieved.

The third generation also laughed softly, and looking at Naruto's back he realized that the little guy who used to only express himself through pranks might have really grown up, so maybe it was time for him to let go.

"Is that so? I see."

"What?" The few people who had lowered their heads waiting to be scolded raised their heads in disbelief.

"Since you said so, I'll give you a C-level mission." The third generation supported the table with both hands, rested his chin on his hand, and announced the next tasks of several people slowly.

"Go protect someone!"

"Really?" Naruto turned his head in surprise, "Aha, who is it, who is it? Is it the wife of the prince? Or, or the princess?"

"Don't be so anxious, I'll introduce them to you right away," signaling them to be patient, and the third generation shouted to the outside of the door, "Please come in!"

The people waiting for the mission all looked towards the door at the same time. As the door was pushed open, a voice came in: "Why are there only these little ghosts?"

He was holding a bottle of wine, carrying a package on his back, and had a towel around his neck, dressed like a farmer.

Several people looked at the uncle standing at the door issuing tasks. He reeked of alcohol and could barely stand steadily, which made them doubt whether the uncle was still sober.

Could it be that he was drunk and came to the task hall to post tasks for fun?

After a few gulps of wine, the uncle wiped the wine drops on his beard and said drunkenly, "Especially the shortest one, who looks super stupid. Are you really a ninja?"

"Ahaha, who are you talking about?" Naruto put his hands on his hips. He didn't understand the situation yet, shaking his head from side to side, gloating, "The smallest one, the dumbest looking one..."

Sasuke and Sakura, who were standing next to him, took another step towards Naruto without saying a word.

"What?" Naruto was dumbfounded, as if he was the shortest one.

Kakashi quickly grabbed Naruto by the collar and lifted him up. Naruto still struggled and yelled, "I'm going to kill you!"

"Why are you going to kill the uncle we are about to protect, huh?" Kakashi added considerately, "Idiot!"

Ignoring the murderous look Naruto gave him, the uncle stated the purpose of his visit.

"I'm a famous bridge builder. Dazna is talking about me," the uncle said, taking another sip of wine. "During the time when I return to my country to complete the bridge, you must protect me with all your might."

……

The door was open, and Naruto was the first to run out, opening his arms and saying energetically, "Let's go, let's go!"

"Why are you so excited?" Sakura, who was walking at the end, complained speechlessly. We just walked out of the village gate, why are you so excited?

Naruto looked around, he was extremely curious about everything outside the village.

"Because I've never left the village."

Naruto's identity is special. The Third Hokage will not let him leave the village until he has the ability to protect himself. Although Naruto has asked him why he is not allowed to go out, the Third Hokage always made excuses to fool him.

This is also one of the reasons why Naruto has always been persistent in carrying out more difficult missions, because only by receiving more difficult missions can he leave the village openly and without any hindrance.

Naruto was coming outside the village for the first time, and even though he had just walked out of the village gate, he was still extremely excited.

The outside world was a completely unfamiliar area to him, and he was full of curiosity about everything outside.

Naruto looked like he had never seen the world before, which made Dazna, who issued the mission, dissatisfied: "Hey, is it really okay to send this kind of brat?"

Kakashi smiled awkwardly: "With a jonin like me following you, you don't have to worry so much."

Are those little ghosts really okay? Are those little ghosts really okay? Those little ghosts...

These words echoed in Naruto's ears, making him very unhappy. The tone of complete distrust made him even more angry. This was the worst client he had ever met, and he just wanted to give his employer a good beating.

"Hey, old man, don't look down on ninjas. I'm very powerful," Naruto said confidently, pointing at Dazna, "I will become Hokage sooner or later. I'm a super elite ninja. My name is Uzumaki Naruto. Remember it well."

"Gulp!" Dazna drank another mouthful of wine. He didn't even look at Naruto. He said one sentence and Naruto broke down his defense: "Hokage is the most powerful super ninja in your village, right? I don't think a guy like you can be the one."

"Stop making so much noise, stop making so much noise," Naruto's forehead veins popped out instantly, and he looked extremely angry, "I'm ready to do whatever it takes. When I become Hokage, even you, uncle, will have to recognize me."

"I won't recognize you, brat," Dazna said nonchalantly, "even if you become Hokage!"

"I am going to kill you!"

Naruto grumbled and tried to rush forward, but was stopped by Kakashi: "Didn't I tell you to stop, idiot!"

Furious, Naruto couldn't break free from Kakashi's grasp, so he lowered his demands and said, "No, no, at least let me punch him."

With no other choice, Kakashi used physical means to convince Naruto, and Naruto successfully calmed down.

Naruto, looking listless, walked in front, while the four people behind him walked in a horizontal row.

This method of protecting the employer is full of loopholes in the eyes of professionals, especially since the employer is walking at the edge. If someone really wants to attack and kill the employer, others will not have time to launch a rescue.

The experienced Kakashi could naturally see the problem, so he stood next to Dazna without saying a word.

He didn't mean to point out the problem. Although he was the leading jonin and it was his responsibility to guide the students, his teaching method preferred to let the students discover the problems themselves.

No matter how good others say it, it is never as profound as your own personal experience.

The atmosphere in the team was a bit depressing, Naruto didn't want to talk after being beaten up, Sasuke was not a talkative person, and Kakashi was still waiting for his student when he noticed something was wrong.

Sakura felt that this was not a solution. There was still a long way to go to reach the destination, and it was not a good idea to continue like this.

And Sakura had some doubts about the content of the mission.

Dazna only told them to protect him, but he didn't say why they should protect him, build a bridge?

Building a bridge is a good thing, which makes travel more convenient for everyone. Logically, Dazna, who did such a good thing, should be loved by everyone. Why would anyone want to kill him?

No one wanted to kill him, so why did he run all the way to Konoha and even issue a special mission to "protect him until he finishes building the bridge"?

These are questions that Sakura can't figure out.

"Um, Mr. Dazna." Sakura decided to ask some questions to see if she could get any useful information out of him.

Even if someone issues a mission, once you accept it, you shouldn't ask too many questions. This is the professional ethics of a ninja who accepts a mission.

If you feel there is something wrong with the mission, you can choose not to accept it. If you accept it and then regret it, it will damage your reputation. Not only that, but you will also have corresponding responsibilities no matter which village or place you accept it.

Conversely, if the employer suddenly changes his mind after someone has taken over a task, or something unexpected happens and he wants to cancel the task, he will also need to pay the corresponding liquidated damages or some other price to pay.

"What's wrong?" Dazna, who was on his way, replied.

"Mr. Dazna's country is the Land of Waves, right?"

"What's wrong?" Dazna didn't understand why Sakura asked this. When the task was issued, some of his basic information had already been filled in and submitted to the task acceptance office.

The people who took on the task should have seen it.

"Um, Mr. Kakashi, there are ninjas in that country as well, right?" Sakura asked Kakashi.

This is also a point that Sakura cannot understand. A country should have its own ninjas. With ninjas, they can issue missions.

After all, ninjas also need to eat. They do not produce agriculture or participate in labor, and most of them rely on tasks issued by others to survive.

If there were ninjas, Dazna could just issue the mission in his own country. Why would he have to go to Konoha Village in the Land of Fire?

Is it possible that there are no ninjas in the Land of Waves?

Kakashi confirmed his guess: "No, there are no ninjas in the Land of Waves."

Seeing Naruto and Sasuke turned their heads to look at him, Kakashi explained to them: "However, although the cultures and customs of most countries are different, they all have ninja villages and ninjas."

"For many countries on the continent, the existence of a ninja village can be regarded as a country's military strength."

"That is, by using this to maintain diplomatic relations with other countries."

"Having said that, the ninja village is not controlled by the country, but its position is equal to that of the country. There are also countries like the Wave Country that are not easily interfered with by other countries. There is no need for the existence of a ninja village on a small island country."

"Even in countries with ninja villages, especially the five countries of fire, water, thunder, wind, and earth, they are not only vast in territory, but also very powerful in national strength. They are called the five great ninja countries."

"The Land of Fire, Konohagakure Ninja Village; the Land of Water, Kirigakure Ninja Village; the Land of Lightning, Kumogakure Ninja Village; the Land of Wind, Sandagakure Ninja Village; the Land of Earth, Iwagakure Ninja Village. Only the leaders of each ninja village can be called Kage."

"The Hokage, Mizukage, Raikage, Kazekage, and Tsuchikage are the so-called Five Kage. They are ninjas that are above tens of thousands of ninjas from all over the world."

"Oh, Lord Hokage is so powerful!" Sakura said admiringly.

The stick figure in her mind came out at this time, crossing his arms with some doubt: "Is that skinny old man so powerful? I always feel that he is a little suspicious."

Recalling that the Third Hokage had a nosebleed and fell down with his head raised after he performed the seduction technique, Naruto shook his head in disbelief.

Naruto was still young and had no idea of ​​the power of his seduction technique. Any normal man would not be able to resist this ninjutsu.

"Hey!" Seeing Naruto's distracted look, Kakashi shouted, "Were you doubting the Hokage just now?"

Naruto quickly shook his head to indicate that he didn't have it, and Sakura, feeling guilty, also shook her head.

"Forget it, don't worry," Kakashi consoled, "There will never be a showdown between ninjas in a C-rank mission."

Others may not know the strength of the Third Hokage, but Kakashi knows it very well. After all, the Third Hokage is his teacher's teacher's teacher.

He said this just to tell them not to worry.

According to his past experience, a C-level mission, especially one taken by a Genin, would be unlikely to involve a confrontation with ninjas from other countries.

He thought that they were worried about this, and they were right. After all, they were just a few newbies with no practical experience, so it was normal for them to be a little worried.

Sakura also took advantage of the situation and said, "Is that so? Then we don't have to worry about coming into contact with foreign ninjas."

"Of course, haha!" Dazna lowered his head and laughed.