Hokage: I will never go offline

"Ok?"

Neji blinked, but he didn't expect Konoha Maru to ask about Ino.

Neji had a close relationship with Ino a long time ago, so Ino must not have a deep friendship with Konoha Maru, and basically only met a few times.

Although they are in the same village, and they are also descendants of famous families, this Konoha village is too big, and most of the ninjas who are not in the same period are almost acquainted by chance.

So when Konohamaru, who thought that he and Ino would have no intersection, asked, Neji was a little surprised.

"That's right, Ikacho, Nara Shikahisa, Akimichi Choza, and Yamanaka Kaiichi from the previous generation are all students of your grandfather Hiruzaru Sarutobi."

"And this generation of Ikacho, Shikamaru, Choji and Ino are the students of your uncle Sarutobi Asma. This seems to be a tradition. When you grow up, it may be their children. What about the students?"

Ning Ci laughed while talking, of course, it was really just a joke.

Konoha Maru's face suddenly turned red, and he suddenly realized that he was moving towards the future.

Although he is only a lower ninja now, he will be upgraded to a middle ninja in the near future, and then go towards the goal of a jnin.

This village has always been passed down from generation to generation like this, and he finally found his way back and a stable place in life when the turbulence of this era was about to stabilize.

But he was startled again, and said: "Hey, I almost forgot. If that's the case, Captain Ning, you also know Uncle Asma, right?"

Ning Ci nodded: "Ah, of course."

"Asuma is a very good teacher~" Neji smiled, the tenderness on his face almost concealed.

Without any concealment, whenever he thinks of the scene of meeting Ino for the first time, Neji will have to think of those days when he and Asma became mentors and apprentices.

Although it didn't last long, it did make Ning Ci's memory deep and unforgettable.

It's just that some things have become eternal regrets in Neci's heart.

As long as he is in Konoha, he will never let Asma become a pawn for Konoha's sacrifice.

It's a pity... Urashi's tricks made him unable to make any impact on Konoha for two years. He could only be trapped more than 40 years ago, filling in the history of Konoha Village that was disturbed by his appearance. .

When I came back, things had already changed.

"Captain Ning Ci?"

Konohamaru's voice sounded, but Neji was rather dull.

"Uh... what's wrong?"

"What are you doing in a daze?"

"Ah, no, I'm just thinking about the next task."

"Oh...let me ask you, do you really think Uncle Asma is an excellent teacher?"

"Well, of course!"

Neji also hurriedly smoothed things over, and didn't want to continue digging deeper, but it happened that Konoha Maru was just lost in thought and didn't ask any more questions.

The two continued to advance rapidly through the forest, each silent.No more words.

After a while, Konoha Maru spoke first.

"What is the content of this mission? Why is it a super-S-class secret mission? It should sound serious. Why are there only two of us?"

In Konohamaru's big eyes, there was great doubt.

Ning Ci chuckled and explained: "Of course, because the matter is very serious, the fewer people who know about it, the better."

"Our destination is Hidden Rock Village. Now the path is to go to the Land of Earth. Fortunately, it is spring, and the road will not be too difficult. It's just that the distance is long. We can ensure our safety and we won't be in a hurry."

Neji was repeating some tedious instructions, and Konoha Maru was really tired of hearing them.

So he immediately interrupted: "I know this! So... what is the purpose of our mission?"

"The purpose of the mission?"

It was also the first time that Ning Ci brought students out to perform such an important task, so naturally he seemed a little clumsy.

"The purpose of the mission is to go to Yanyin Village as a negotiating envoy. It's just that this time it's a friendly establishment of diplomatic relations... But before that, the content about the establishment of diplomatic relations has already been sent to Yanyin Village. The mission's Most of the content is carried out by me, and your mission is to accompany and protect the messenger."

Ning Ci dealt with it easily, after all, this kind of argument should have been prepared from the very beginning.

However, Konoha Maru smiled lightly and said, "Haha, don't lie. I still understand these common senses. I'm just the ninja who was brought to prove the sincerity of Konoha Village, right?"

"Uh?"

Konohamaru's awakening made Neji a little astonished.

Konoha Maru said: "What Naruto brother doesn't know, I don't necessarily know too!"

"All in all, I'm ready, Captain Neji, you don't have to worry! I definitely...will not hold back. The content of this kind of mission is easy, and if you need more help, I will definitely bring Hinata Hanabi yes, isn't it?"

Konoha Maru stunned Neji.

I didn't expect that Kazuki really had a very careful heart, and he thought more than the average ninja.

Quite a future king style.

But Ning Ci said: "Hehe, don't think so, I brought you here because I took a fancy to you."

"Tch! I don't believe it!" Konoha Maru pouted.

"You just lied to me because you wanted me to stop making trouble halfway through, right? Don't think I don't know what you're thinking..." Konoha Maru complained.

Ning Ci had no choice but to smile bitterly: "No, not at all. You can perform to your heart's content in this mission, as long as you obey the command."

"I hope so~"

……

The two walked all the way, marched at the fastest speed for a day, and finally walked more than half of the distance.

In the end, the two stopped by a stream, surrounded by relatively vast plains, basically they didn't have to worry about the attacks of ferocious animals, tigers and leopards.

Looking at the sky that was about to set, Ning Ci let out a breath.

"It's much better than I expected. It took less than a day to walk the average distance. The mountain road after that may be a bit rough, but you should be able to reach Yanyin Village smoothly the day after tomorrow, right?"

Ning Ci breathed a sigh of relief and turned around.

Konohamaru already had his hands on his hips, exhausted beyond recognition.

"Hu, hu, hu..."

He gasped for breath, raised his head, already looking resentful.

"Really, I really don't take care of the team members at all! It's easy for you, but I'm almost exhausted! This speed..."

Konohamaru almost wanted to lie back on his back, and now he finally understood why Neji had the confidence to treat him with one finger.

This guy really is a hidden person!
Ning Ci was also a little embarrassed, it was his lack of consideration.

"Haha, it's okay, it's okay, young people should exercise more! It's getting late..."

Ning Ci said, walked forward, took some water from the stream, and washed his face.

"Wash your face first, and then we'll have a good sleep here. Continue on the road tomorrow."