radicalducati Chapter 23 is finally here: a C-rank mission to eliminate bandits.
Chapter 23 is finally here: a C-rank mission to eliminate bandits.
The next day, Konoha
"Another day of free training without any missions, Kakashi-sensei?" At the meeting point, Ishikawa yawned lazily as he watched Kakashi arrive leisurely and late.
"We should have come later! We were busy all day yesterday and my back and legs are still aching." Taro, looking exhausted, chimed in, prompting Jiro to nod repeatedly.
Yesterday's unpleasantness has dissipated considerably after my older brother, Ishikawa, paid them back this morning!
Although, that was what they deserved in the first place.
"Well, since you're all so tired, you can take a five-day break. Anyway, there shouldn't be any missions during this time, so you can continue practicing the ninjutsu I taught you." Kakashi stopped and said listlessly, "By the way, anyone who has any questions about training can ask now."
"I have a question."
"And me, Kakashi-sensei."
Tarojiro rushed forward excitedly, saying that with their ordinary talents, they still couldn't fully master the C-rank ninjutsu they had learned.
Now that this lazy teacher has actually come knocking on our door, what are we waiting for?!
[They didn't even come to me for help with any questions? Are they that confident?] Kakashi was absentmindedly dealing with the two of them while secretly observing Ishikawa with some surprise.
He took the initiative to speak up, mainly for Ishikawa's sake.
"I still need to train, so I won't trouble Kakashi-sensei!" Ishikawa, unaware of Kakashi's thoughts, said this and turned to leave.
He already had the Earth Wall experience scroll from young Kakashi, so asking Kakashi again would be pointless.
It would be better to maintain the persona of an ordinary genius, so that Kakashi and the Third Hokage will take notice and value him more!
[Is this guy confident or arrogant?] Watching Ishikawa's departing figure, Kakashi's eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment.
If Ishikawa's talent doesn't match his pride, perhaps this kid's future will only end at the level of a special Jonin!
Meanwhile, Ishikawa, unaware of Kakashi's unspoken assessment of him, quickly arrived at a training ground.
"Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall..." Ishikawa quickly completed the hand seals, slapped the ground with both hands, and shouted in a deep voice.
In an instant, Ishikawa directly channeled chakra into the earth in sync with the techniques in Kakashi's experience scroll.
In the blink of an eye, an earthen wall suddenly rose from the ground and appeared before Ishikawa.
Under Ishikawa's delighted gaze, the dog head statue in the middle of the earthen wall looked so endearing and adorable...
"It's a pity it's a bit small, a bit thin, and a bit ugly. Otherwise, it could really fool people!" After taking a closer look, Ishikawa shook his head with slight regret.
Although this earth-flow wall has undergone tremendous changes compared to the last one, it is still far from being usable in actual combat.
"I still need to train harder!" Ishikawa plopped down on the ground, leaning against a big tree and gazing at the blue sky and white clouds to rest and recover his chakra.
Although the earth wall attack just now didn't completely drain his chakra, it still consumed a huge amount of his energy.
"Hmm, I also need to train my hand seal speed. I'm far behind Kakashi in terms of the same three hand seals..." Ishikawa's low murmur echoed again under the shade of the tree.
While Ishikawa was diligently training, Nohara Rin from another world also bought a sofa and a water balloon and moved them into her home.
After the time-space connection at night, Ishikawa saw Nohara Rin, who was fully prepared and ready to go all out.
"It seems we both need to work harder!" They exchanged a glance, nodded, and began their cultivation.
Time flies like an arrow; a month has passed in the blink of an eye...
During this period, Ishikawa and his team completed another D-rank ninjutsu, and then did no other missions.
The three of them were either practicing ninjutsu or chakra control techniques.
Taro and Jiro have both completed their training in tree climbing, water walking, and the Great Fireball and Water Rage techniques.
As for Ishikawa himself, he naturally led a more fulfilling life.
During the day, he practiced ninjutsu and trained his hand seal speed, and in the evening, he practiced the medical ninjutsu materials that Nohara Rin had given him in preparation for the Palm Healing Technique.
He spent an hour in a time-traveling world connected in the middle of the night, fully focusing on training his ninjutsu and taijutsu.
Although he did not learn any other ninjutsu, he mastered Earth Release: Earth Wall and Lightning Arrow techniques with ease.
His physical fitness and chakra reserves have also improved considerably under the tempering of the door handle.
Although the increase in chakra was not significant due to training, it was still almost double, essentially giving him about 20% of Kakashi's chakra.
Nohara Rin, however, is even more terrifying!
Thanks to not having been on missions for a month, she finally completed her training in the Rasengan under Ishikawa's subtle hints.
However, like Naruto, he is temporarily unable to form a Rasengan with one hand and needs the help of Shadow Clones to complete it.
But this did not affect Rin's good mood at all, because Kakashi and Obito had not yet learned the Rasengan.
Moreover, her physique and chakra have almost more than doubled.
Not only can she unleash two Rasengans at the limit, but she can also control her Healing Palm Technique more skillfully and freely.
This is the Hokage's office.
"Have you decided, Kakashi?" The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, put down his pipe, exhaled a thick cloud of smoke, and made a final confirmation. "This mission might accelerate their growth, but it could also ruin them. I mean, could we wait a little longer..."
"Wait some more? Wait until when? Whether it's now or later, we have to get through this. Instead of wasting time, let's take the initiative." Kakashi resolutely refused, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes. "If they really are destroyed because of this, then it will prove that their existence has come to an end!"
"I see, I understand." Seeing that Kakashi had made up his mind, the Third Hokage nodded and handed over the mission request form on the table.
"Even so, I still want them to come back safely. Kakashi, I don't care what you're planning, those three children can't be harmed!" Suddenly, just as Kakashi turned around, the Third Hokage gave him his final, heartfelt instructions.
"Of course, they are my students." Kakashi paused, then walked out of the Hokage's office without looking back.
Watching Kakashi's departing figure, the Third Hokage took another puff of his pipe, exhaling thick smoke, a smile appearing on his lips.
Kakashi, finally starting to look like a teacher! Gradually stepping out of the darkness within him...
But precisely because of this, those three little ones absolutely cannot be harmed.
Class 7 assembly point.
"A C-rank bandit suppression mission? Kakashi-sensei, are you sure you didn't accept the wrong mission??" Upon hearing the mission details, Ishikawa's expression changed, and he asked suspiciously.
How did I get a C-rank mission so quickly? And it's a bloody, killing mission like bandit suppression?
This is clearly not normal for a rookie squad!
Kakashi nodded to confirm, then narrowed his left eye. "What, are you scared?"
"How could that be? I'm just checking to make sure there's no mistake." Ishikawa's expression turned serious and his voice was firm.
Fear? How could that be?
"That's right, we're not afraid at all! This is our first mission outside the village, we have to complete it."
"That's right, it's still a bandit-suppression mission, a mission to punish evil and uphold justice. This is much more exciting than those previous D-level missions!"
The two henchmen swallowed hard and immediately echoed loudly, using this to cover up their fear of about to kill someone.
"That's for the best. Now go back and prepare. We'll meet at the village entrance in half an hour." Kakashi gave the three of them a meaningful look, then vanished in a flash.