Yamanoue
Yamanoue
"Pleased to meet you."
Hearing Jiraiya's prompt, all three also greeted their client. While Minato and Nozomi bowed, Jun didn't bother, rolling his eyes.
Seeing this, Hiruzen smiled.
"It's my pleasure, degozaru... Even though you're all so young, I can tell that you hold immense power! I am lucky to have landed you three as my escorts."
Hearing this, Minato awkwardly laughed while Nozomi embarrassedly scratched her head. On the other hand, Jun's opinion of this guy was quickly plummeting. He hated boot-lickers.
"You all leave tomorrow at sunrise. This mission will last at least a week and a half, so prepare accordingly. Dismissed!"
Wishing to continue his never-ending work, Hiruzen quickly kicked them all out. Breathing in smoke from his pipe, he couldn't help but rejoice... Those three were very promising indeed.
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"So that's how it is. I'm leaving tomorrow morning."
Placing his cup on the table, Jun wiped his mouth with a napkin as he finished explaining what happened at the Hokage's office. Looking up, he noticed both Aito and Akane's worried faces.
"You're leaving for a week and a half!? I don't want that..."
"Isn't that dangerous? You've only been a Genin for a single month!"
Both Aito and Akane were reluctant to see him leave. They knew that if he did, they would constantly be worried.
"Now, now. Jun will be accompanied by his sensei, so his safety shouldn't be a problem. Let him enjoy his life as a ninja."
Walking into the room with a plate full of dumplings, granny Mai smiled warmly. She too was worried, but she knew birds eventually had to leave their nest... If not, they would never fly.
"But grandma…"
"No buts! Jun has been asked to go by the Hokage himself, so he can't say no. Jun, we'll pray for your safety."
"Thanks, Mai-san. I promise I'll come back safe and sound."
'You better…'
Pouting, both Aito and Akane begrudgingly accepted it. After all, they couldn't argue with the granny's points.
"Aito, promise me you'll continue training whilst I'm away. If you do, I'll teach you a new Jutsu."
"Really? Ok!"
Hearing 'new Jutsu', Aito beamed and completely let go of the matter. Next to him, Akane looked a little jealous.
"Jun… Could you do me a favor?"
"Yeah...? Ask me anything."
Jun looked at Akane with a confused expression. She was not the type to ask for any favors, preferring to give them out instead, like him.
"I know it's a lot… But when you come back, can I join your training sessions along with Aito?"
"Oh... Just that? Sure thing."
Jun had already judged Akane's character. She was definitely worth training.
"Really? Thanks!"
Now extremely happy, Akane bit into one of the dumplings.
"Wow! These are so good, grandma!"
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The next morning, team Jiraiya met back up at the village's entrance. All of them had backpacks with all the things they needed, such as soldier pills, a change of clothes and the like.
Since it was so early, the village was extremely quiet, with the occasional person starting to open up their shop. One had to say it was a very peaceful sight.
While they waited for Jiraiya and their client to arrive, Nozomi watched Minato with curiosity.
Unable to contain herself, she spat out what had been bothering her all this time.
"Oy, Minato. I can tell that Jiraiya-sensei has taken a liking to you. Did he teach you anything cool? Come on… Tell us..."
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