A Wishing Konoha Ninja

It has been over a month and a half since Kazami Shinobu became a chuunin. During this period, Team [-] has been dispatched to perform a total of two C-level missions.

After several years of cultivation, Konoha successfully cultivated a large number of outstanding young ninjas, and the originally large number of low-level commissioned tasks began to become a bit stretched.

Even Konoha, which had the most front lines in the Ninja World War II, has recovered its strength, not to mention Iwagakure and Kumogakure, the two ninja villages that have been actively preparing for war.

And recently, Kazami Shinobi has repeatedly heard many Konoha ninjas discussing the situation on the border. It is said that ninja troops from Sunagakure Village have begun to invade the Kawanoguni side.

If he remembered correctly, I am afraid that the Third Ninja World War, which will be the most intense and the most deadly, will soon come.

Although Konoha is still peaceful and prosperous on the surface, everyone seems to feel an invisible pressure in their hearts, and even pedestrians on the street are walking more hurriedly than before.

Kazami Shinobu, who originally thought he would be the first to arrive at the meeting place, unexpectedly discovered Kato Dan's figure after arriving.

"Oh haha, Mr. Dan."

"Oh haha, Kazami."

"Teacher Duan, you are actually the first to arrive today. It's really rare. No, I should say I've never seen you before. Oops."

Before Kazami Shinobu finished speaking, he stepped away suddenly, preparing to avoid his teacher's sword, but he did not feel Kato Dan's "attack" for a long time, and he couldn't help but look ahead.

Although Kato Dan still had the same smile on his face, there was still a hint of worry that could not be hidden between his eyebrows.

"Kazami, in the next few days, you will be the temporary captain of Class [-]." Kato Dan put his right hand on his disciple's shoulder and said seriously: "During the time when the teacher is away, I'll leave it to you."

Although he didn't know what was going on, it was rare for Kazumi Shinobu to become serious. He gave a thumbs up and promised, "I will definitely protect everyone."

For the next time, Kato Dan and Kazami Shinobu had a tacit understanding and did not speak again, quietly waiting for Mamoru and Hayato to arrive at the meeting place.

Not long after, the figures of Mamoru and Hayato also appeared at the other end of the street, and trotted over.

As if sensing the heavy atmosphere at the scene, Mamoru, who usually couldn't stop talking, found that Kato Danhou, who arrived early, could not hold back his rants.

After taking a very serious look at each of his disciples, Kato Dan finally said with a solemn expression:

"Teacher has received an emergency summons from Lord Hokage. The Daimyo of Kawanoguni has officially entrusted Konoha to assist them in resisting the Suna Ninja. Therefore, Teacher will set off to the front line and go deep into the enemy territory tomorrow.

"This kind of mission is far beyond what you can handle, so for a period of time in the future, Kazami will temporarily act as the captain of Team [-] to lead you on the mission.

"Leave the current war to us adults to end, and you will be responsible for the future of Konoha."

At this time, Kazami Shinobu wanted to interrupt and said: We are Konoha genin, we can defeat the existence of Kage level ninja, there is no task that we cannot handle.

Mamoru: Hey, Kazami, haven’t you already become a chuunin?

Kazami Shinobu: Yes, is this why I feel that my strength has declined after becoming a chuunin?

Ahu: No, no, I think this is just your illusion. Your strength has always been this bad.

Kazami Shinobu: It seems that you want to taste the taste of my clay pot with such a big fist.

Originally, Kato Dan was still expounding his ideas very seriously, but he found that the two disciples facing him kept swaying with each other and did not pay attention to his touching ideals at all.

As expected, Hayato is better. It's ridiculous to listen to the teacher's speech with your eyes closed so seriously.

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Hayato: Huhu

Mamoru: Are you also infected by Kazami? Hayato.

"Okay, since that's the case, Teacher, I won't say anything more." Kato Dan reluctantly gave up on instilling the will of fire, and changed to a more practical content: "This time our war with Sunagakure Village is probably very difficult to avoid. If the Kingdom of Ikawa is conquered by them, the Sand Ninja will probably take advantage of the situation and invade the Kingdom of Fire."

Upon learning that there might be a war with the Suna Ninja, Ago's expression suddenly changed, and he asked in a harsh voice: "Why did the Suna Ninja come to attack the Land of Fire?"

"This is the cruel world of ninjas. Whether it is the competition for resources or the hatred accumulated between each other in the past, it will eventually lead to new fighting and hatred."

Ahu, whose parents were just ordinary villagers, had never experienced the dark emotions that seemed to engulf him. He opened his mouth several times but couldn't say a word.

Perhaps knowing that it was too heavy to say too much, Katodan raised the corners of his mouth again and said with a smile:

"That's why the teacher wants to become Hokage and work hard to change this twisted world so that no one in the future will have to bear this never-ending chain of hatred."

Although Mamoru sometimes talks about becoming Hokage, this idiot just thinks that becoming Hokage is very majestic. He does not have such a profound understanding as Kato Dan.

It was the first time that Kato Dan said why he wanted to become Hokage. Mamoru couldn't help but start to reflect in his heart on why he wanted to become Hokage and whether he had made the decision.

As for Kazami Shinobi and Hayato, after Kato Dan's heartfelt emotions, they finally realized once again the cruelty and ruthlessness of this ninja world.

Looking at the three disciples who were deep in thought in front of him, Kato Dan said his last words:

"I'll leave Class [-] to you, Kazami."

"Guaranteed to complete the mission."

After parting ways with Kazami Shinobu and the others, Kato Dan came to a river near the Konoha wall.

At this moment, on the wooden bridge across the river, a graceful figure has been waiting for a long time.

"I'm sorry I arrived so late, Tsunade."

"I just arrived a little earlier than you, Duan."

After the two of them finished speaking briefly, they coincidentally began to look at each other silently. At this moment, except for the sound of water flowing under the bridge, everything around them was silent.

After a long silence, Kato Dan first said: "Tomorrow we will go to the enemy's front to perform a mission."

"It's not a ninja's job to lose someone you cherish in battle.

"Because I live in a ninja world where death is close to me, I want to fight tooth and nail to put an end to this war.

"I like this village and my disciples very much, so I want to protect them.

"Ever since I lost my sister, this idea has been supporting me, so I want to become Hokage and be the one who protects everyone.

"Because Naruto is my dream."

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Tsunade involuntarily leaned towards Kato Dan, and after lightly touching his forehead, she finally made up her mind.

"Duan, I hope you can accept this gift."

Tsunade took off the necklace that had been hanging around her neck, held it in her hands and handed it to Kato Dan.

"This is not you Tsunade"

Kato Dan knew that for Tsunade, this stone necklace was not only a relic of her grandfather Senju Hashirama, but also a relic of her most beloved brother Naoki. It was an irreplaceable existence that had always supported her soul.

"Jan, your dream is my dream, so I want to support you and support you in becoming Hokage."

"Tsunade"

The two people on the bridge hugged each other quietly, feeling the last touch of tranquility before the storm.

Because they knew that starting from tomorrow they would face the darkness of the ninja world, but they did not expect that the darkness would be so heavy and cruel.