"Alright, I will take this mission."
Seiryū nodded.
Since he had this opportunity, of course he would not refuse. He had already been thinking about it.
He wanted to see what the Ryūmyaku actually was and whether it could be used.
He also wanted to see who had traveled through time to this place.
Since Anrokuzan had already appeared, there must also be other people who crossed through time.
Seiryū continued, "But are the three of us the only ones on this mission?"
"This is an A rank mission. The difficulty is relatively high and normally requires three Jōnin to act together. But Minato and I are not ordinary Jōnin, and you are not an ordinary Genin either. So this arrangement is quite suitable."
Tsunade explained, "At the same time, this is also a form of training for you. I plan to have you participate in the next Chunin Exam."
"Chunin Exam?"
Seiryū was stunned for a moment, then asked curiously, "Why do you suddenly want me to participate in the Chunin Exam?"
Although he had also considered taking part in the Chunin Exam, what sudden madness had possessed this bad woman?
He needed to ask clearly.
He could not let this bad woman trick him.
If it was because she had made a bet with someone that he could become a Chunin...
With Tsunade's legendary gambling luck...
It would be like placing a trap card called a causality weapon.
Tsunade raised her eyebrows.
"Some people think your reputation as a genius is exaggerated, that it is all bragging. They even say you are not as good as a brat from the Uchiha clan currently at the Ninja Academy."
"My disciple being compared unfavorably to someone from the Uchiha clan?"
"The more annoying part is that some people think it is me who has held back your talent. That is simply ridiculous!"
Tsunade looked at Seiryū and slowly said,
"So I need you to fully display your strength in the next Chunin Exam and shut everyone up!"
The reason she had this idea was that Tsunade had heard some rumors.
She often wandered through places like casinos and izakaya, where all kinds of people gathered.
Various bits of gossip would reach her ears intentionally or unintentionally.
Some people believed Seiryū's reputation as a genius was exaggerated, that he was not as good as a brat from the Uchiha clan. At the same time, some people believed that she, the princess of Konoha, had delayed Seiryū's talent.
This was ridiculous.
Not only did it belittle Seiryū, it also belittled her.
She could not tolerate that.
So Tsunade decided to let Seiryū display his strength in the next Chunin Exam.
Anyway, with Seiryū's strength, he already had the qualifications to participate in the Chunin Exam. It was not a bad thing and even had benefits.
Hiruzen: "..."
Minato: "..."
What a childish reason.
"So the later part is the real reason, right?"
Seiryū complained.
He understood this bad woman's personality very well.
His expression was full of disdain.
"You are really something. Just for something like that, you want me to participate in the Chunin Exam?"
"But who is this Uchiha you mentioned? Someone people think is more talented than me?"
This was exactly the kind of thing Tsunade would do, so Seiryū accepted it.
As long as it was not a trap card.
Participating in the Chunin Exam was already something he had considered anyway, so it worked out.
At the same time, he was also curious about which Uchiha Tsunade was talking about.
A genius of the Uchiha clan...
Uchiha Shisui?
Tsunade waved her hand.
"I think his name is Uchiha Shisui. A genius from the Ninja Academy who enrolled after you. No matter what the subject is, he is always first place."
"But I do not know much about him. I just heard some people discussing it at the casino."
She stared at Seiryū with a smile.
"Anyway, you must participate in the next Chunin Exam and restore both your reputation and mine. If you dare refuse, I will beat you!"
Seiryū said helplessly, "I never said I would not participate."
He thought to himself, 'So it really is Shisui.'
Although the original story never revealed Shisui's exact age, he was definitely only a few years younger than Seiryū.
It was normal for him to already be a student at the Ninja Academy.
After all, Kakashi entered the academy at the age of five.
"Good. That is my disciple. Very sensible."
Tsunade smiled.
She was very satisfied with Seiryū's understanding attitude.
Then she turned to the Third Hokage and said, "Old man, I will take this mission. The three of us will carry it out."
Hiruzen nodded.
"With the three of you handling this mission, I feel reassured. Time is of the essence, go prepare yourselves. The shinobi world is not peaceful right now. Any small disturbance could suddenly trigger a war."
"Got it."
Tsunade waved her hand.
She did not stay any longer. The three who had accepted the mission left the Hokage's office.
Because of Tsunade's strength and status, she was the leader of this mission.
She was the captain of the team.
Looking at the sky, Tsunade said to the two of them,
"We will depart this afternoon. The old man seems quite concerned, and the journey is not short. It will take several days to reach our destination."
Seiryū said, "I need to inform my family."
Minato also said, "I need to explain the situation to Kushina."
"Go."
Tsunade said, "Meet at the village gate this afternoon."
Minato disappeared instantly with Flying Thunder God.
Tsunade then waved at Seiryū.
"Come on, I will walk back with you. I will also drop by your house for a meal. Let Kurenai cook, I want braised pork."
Seiryū glanced at her.
"Have you noticed that your skin has become thicker and thicker?"
"I learned it from you."
"Hm?"
That afternoon.
At the gates of Konoha.
The three members of the team had gathered.
"Move out."
As the captain, Tsunade gave the order. The three began running in the typical shinobi style toward Rōran in the Land of Wind.
Shinobi traveled quickly.
Two days later they had already left the Land of Fire and entered the territory of the Land of Wind.
Compared to the Land of Fire, the environment of the Land of Wind was much harsher.
Almost everything in sight was desert.
Rolling yellow sand and dust filled the air, completely different from the forests and grasslands of the Land of Fire.
At this moment, beneath a large rock.
The three members of the team were resting briefly.
Seiryū drank some water to moisten his dry throat and could not help complaining.
"The environment of the Land of Wind is really harsh. It simply cannot compare to the Land of Fire."
His previous mission outside the village had also been within the Land of Fire.
It was forest terrain.
Nothing like this harsh place.
Tsunade also took a drink of water and explained,
"The Land of Fire is the most fertile place in the shinobi world. Other countries cannot compare to it. Many wars have happened because people from other countries struggle to survive and want to seize the fertile land of the Land of Fire."
In the shinobi world, the Land of Fire had the best geographical environment.
It was fertile land.
The most suitable place for human habitation.
Other shinobi villages all had their own problems, and the areas suitable for human life were limited. This was also one of the reasons wars frequently broke out.
Resources were not evenly distributed.
Seiryū asked curiously, "By the way, besides the countries shown on the map of the shinobi world, are there any other countries farther away?"
It only took a few days to travel from one country to another.
Although shinobi traveled quickly, the shinobi world really was extremely small.
In the end, the Shinobi World Wars were just conflicts between a few small villages.
(To be continued.)
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