Tsunade, you're really drunk!

It was almost ten o'clock the next morning when Jiraiya slowly sat up from the floor, rubbed his eyes, and glanced at Naruto, who was still sleeping soundly on the bed with a snot bubble on his nose.

He just used his hand to pop the snot bubble on Naruto's nose with a "pop!", and then immediately gave Naruto a wake-up alarm that would make him feel refreshed.

"Ichiraku Ramen has closed down! His daughter Ayame ran away with her hands tied to her!"

"What!!!?"

Naruto kicked his feet hard, kicking the summer light blue sheets that were originally covering his body away. He jumped up and stood on the bed, staring at Jiraiya with wide eyes.

"What happened to Ichiraku Ramen? What happened to the hand-beating uncle!?"

Looking at Naruto, who is now full of energy and vitality, Jiraiya knew that Naruto must have slept well last night, otherwise it would be impossible for his shout just now to be so powerful and sound full of energy.

"Haha, Ichiraku Ramen is fine. I hit him but he didn't run away. I was just yelling to see if you can get up."

Naruto rolled his eyes at Jiraiya, thinking about his own things.

Next time when I get up first in the morning, I will let you see what the art of seduction is - the art of using ugly women.

"Okay, don't be angry anymore. Hurry up and get up and pack your things. We will set off with the Kumogakure Village delegation today to find your big brother Killer Bee and train with him on how to become a perfect Jinchūriki."

"Don't you want to become a real good friend with it as soon as possible and master this power?"

"That way, when you come back, you'll be able to trample Sasuke under your feet."

"By then, I'm sure Sakura will look upon you with new eyes~"

The pie that Jiraiya painted was very simple and plain, but for Naruto, these two were his greatest motivations.

He jumped out of bed, hurriedly changed into his orange sportswear, and tied the forehead protector on his head.

"Then what are you waiting for? I can't wait to see Sasuke under my feet!"

After saying that, he began to pack up his daily necessities.

An hour later, Jiraiya and Naruto had prepared all the things they would need for this outing, stored them in several different space scrolls, and cleaned the entire cabin in the process.

Before leaving, Naruto glanced at the group photo of Team 7 on his bedside table, and the photo of Kushina and Minato next to it.

"Dad, Mom, I'm going out."

Jiraiya and Naruto soon arrived at the newly built Konoha Gate on the east side of Konoha Village, and saw Omoi, Samui and Karui standing idle by the gate from afar.

"Sorry, sorry, we're late."

Omoi looked at the clock in the security booth and crushed the lollipop in his mouth.

"It's okay. You two are our honored guests of the Hidden Cloud Village. We came a little early. It's not even the agreed noon time yet."

"But since you are here, Lord Jiraiya and Naruto, let's get going."

Naruto nodded expectantly.

"No problem, Brother Omoyi, let's go now without further delay!"

Naruto's longing eyes made Omoi feel a little embarrassed, and he felt that his heart was as bright as a blooming flower.

Normally in the Hidden Cloud Village, Samui would always complain that he was a coward, and Karui would think he was too troublesome. When had he ever been treated like this before!

This feeling is really...really wonderful!

"Brother Omoi?"

Naruto tilted his head and looked up at Omoi, who was half a head taller than him, and seemed a little confused as to what was wrong with the other party.

Omoi placed his hand directly on Naruto's shoulder.

"Nothing, when we get to the Hidden Cloud Village, just tell me if there's anything I can help you with!"

Although Naruto didn't quite understand what was wrong with Omoi, he could still feel the kindness in the other party's words and nodded.

Jiraiya, who was standing by, had also shown the relevant documents and permission to go out to Deiwashi, the guard at the East Gate.

After confirming that Jiraiya's documents were correct, he returned the scroll to the other party.

"Master Jiraiya, this is a necessary procedure. Please forgive me. Recently, due to the establishment of the Ninja Association, there are more people going out and entering the village. The assistant master asked us to strictly monitor everyone who passes through the gate."

Jiraiya didn't find this troublesome at all. After all, it was a necessary procedure for the safety of the village.

"It's okay. I understand how difficult it is for you."

"I'm glad you can understand. By the way, about a week after you and Naruto arrive at the Hidden Cloud Village, a group of ninjas from Konoha will arrive there. Please cooperate with them to establish a ninja embassy in the Hidden Cloud Village."

"Don't forget that Asuma will be the leader of the team."

Jiraiya nodded and sighed. If it weren't for Naruto's training and the wonder of the thunder in the Hidden Cloud Village, he would not have bothered to accept such a mission.

I can only say that I was manipulated by Qianye...

Then, everyone set out from the East Gate, but after just a few steps, Naruto heard a familiar voice behind him.

"Sassage, Sakura, Kakashi Sensen!?"

Naruto trotted straight back to the gate and reunited with the three men.

Jiraiya raised his hand to signal Omoi and the others to wait for a while. Omoi had no objection to this. Instead, he looked at Naruto and the others and smiled.

Anyway, there is no need to rush, so let this little brother who calls me "big brother" say goodbye to his friends and teacher.

Sakura handed Naruto a package wrapped in dark brown paper.

"This is the Bingliangwan I made myself under the guidance of Grandma Mito. Consider it a gift for your practice."

Kakashi took out a three-pronged kunai and handed it to Naruto.

"This is the gift your father gave me when I became a jonin. As your teacher, I don't know what to give you, so I'll just give this to you."

"I hope you can become as good a ninja as your father."

Naruto took the Flying Thunder God Kunai handed to him by Kakashi with both hands and choked a little.

"Sasuke, it's your turn." Kakashi Q-ed Sasuke who was standing beside him.

Sasuke then came up to Naruto shyly, and took out his hand from behind, holding a kunai made of pure silver, which was of fine workmanship.

"This is the prize I won when I won the Junior Ninjutsu Tournament. I'll give it to you as a souvenir."

Naruto slowly took it and bumped fists with Sasuke in tacit understanding.

"Relax, everyone."

"I will definitely train hard and become an excellent and powerful ninja."

"Especially you, Sasuke. When the time comes, you must not lose to me so easily."

There was fire and passion in the eyes of both of them.

"Humph, next time, just wait for me to defeat you. Why are you dragging your feet?"

After saying these harsh words, Sasuke turned around and left.

Naruto also returned to Jiraiya and set off with the Omoi team to Kumogakure.