"Emergency request for help from Konoha?" Jiraiya asked in surprise.

"Yes." Hatake Kakashi handed over the scroll in his hand, "Jiraiya-sama, Tsunade-sama, please take a look."

Jiraiya opened the scroll and lowered his head to read it carefully; Tsunade hesitated, but finally leaned over and started reading together.

Uzumaki Naruto blinked, then stood on tiptoes and moved towards "Grandpa Jiraiya and Grandma Tsunade" - that's right, no matter how many times he was "cleaned up" by Tsunade, this kid just refused to change his words, claiming that "

Toushajiang once said, "You must seek truth from facts in life." In the end, Tsunade gave up. Of course, she was not angry, after all, her age and seniority were here, and to be honest, the persistence of this little golden retriever did remind her of

My own grandfather and... my brother Shengshu who died young, so I actually admire him in my heart. At least, this level of "dead-heartedness" is much more likable than going too far and adapting to the situation.

Kakashi Hatake held down his disciple's head: "Naruto, this is not something you can see now."

"... Just take a look! Just give me a look, Kakashi-sensei." The little golden retriever tried to be "cute" to pass the test, "After all, I am also a ninja of Konoha, so of course I can watch Konoha's request for help~ right?

"

Haruno Sakura clasped her hands together and said with a worried expression: "Naruto, why don't you make things difficult for Kakashi-sensei?" But she was thinking in her heart - what happened? Are you so worried? Something happened in the village, right? Dad

Mom, are they okay?!

Uchiha Sasuke was also looking at his teacher. Although he said nothing, there was clearly persistence in his dark eyes.

"No." Hatake Kakashi easily flicked his disciple back to his two friends with one finger, then turned back to the two people who had finished reading the scroll and said, "I can meet Jiraiya-sama here.

You and Tsunade-sama are so lucky."

"What do you mean?" Tsunade raised her eyebrows and crossed her arms and said, "Kakashi-boy, are you planning to order us?"

"No." Kakashi Hatake shook his head and replied sincerely, "I don't have such power or position. It's just that, as a ninja of Konoha and a friend of Asuma, I will go there when conditions permit.

It is also our duty to assist their team. If our team was the only one here, I would be worried about putting the disciples in danger because of this decision, but now..." He bowed down and saluted, "Although this request is a bit presumptuous, but

, could you two help me take care of these three children?"

"Asuma?" Uchiha Sasuke frowned slightly, "I feel like I've heard this name somewhere before..."

"Ah!" Haruno Sakura clapped her hands, "It's Ino's teacher! Remember? We happened to meet each other the day we left the village. They seemed to be doing a protection mission."

"In other words, it is Shikamaru and the others who are in danger this time?" Uzumaki Naruto also reacted and quickly grabbed his teacher's clothes, tugged on them and said, "Kakashi-sensei, we are going too! Shikamaru

, Choci and Ino are our classmates, how can we ignore it when something happens to our classmates!"

"..." Hatake Kakashi stood up straight, looked down at his disciple, and said with a headache, "Naruto, this is not just for fun. This matter has become quite big now, and it may even happen if you are not careful.

Small-scale wars are not something new ninjas like you can intervene in without authorization. Do you understand? It is very dangerous."

"...But," Uzumaki Naruto raised his head and looked at his teacher with stubborn eyes, "I will regret it for the rest of my life if I give up helping my companions just because of danger! Kakashi-sensei!!!"

Uchiha Sasuke didn't speak, but his eyes clearly revealed this meaning.

Haruno Sakura glanced at her two teammates and slowly clenched her fists. Although she knew that saying such words now would only make the teacher unhappy, she still obeyed her heart and whispered: "...Kakashi-sensei, although I

I probably can't help much with my current strength, but I, I also want to help Ino and the others." She likes to fight with that guy for Sasuke, but it doesn't mean that she really hates him. And... as long as...

Thinking that we might never be able to quarrel again, tears almost burst out, but, damn it! Don't cry at this time, Haruno Sakura, you will be looked down upon by others!!!

The young man Sasuke, who was standing against the wall, raised his eyebrows, folded his arms and watched the group of people make their decision without saying a word. After all, for him, the main goal at this stage is to protect the "cub" and wait for his sister.

When Meow comes back, he won't or doesn't want to take the initiative to intervene in anything else.

Shisui Meow and Weasel Meow looked at each other and both remained silent.

"..." Hatake Kakashi looked at the eager eyes and firm words of his disciples, and in an instant, he once again remembered what happened many, many years ago. After being silent for a while, he said, "Naruto, Sasuke,

Sakura, I have fully felt your concern for your companions. Indeed, as a ninja of Konoha and a former classmate, no one wants to see anything happen to the other."

"Kakashi-sensei!" Uzumaki Naruto showed an expression of surprise and joy, "You mean..."

Jiraiya and Tsunade also looked at the silver-haired young man.

After the latter paused, he changed his voice and said with a serious expression: "But as your leading teacher, my first duty is to ensure your personal safety first at all times. So, sorry, no, this is not

A battle that ninjas of your level can intervene in." After that, he turned his head to look at the two elders again, and said with sincere eyes, "Jiraiya-sama, Tsunade-sama..."

"Kakashi, I'll go with you. After all, I'm also a ninja of Konoha. Now that I've seen the letter asking for help, I can't ignore it." Jiraiya gathered the scroll, stood up, and said, "As for Tsuna,

Hands...I'll leave these little guys to you, how about it?" No one knows better than him that the old teammates who once dominated the battlefield together...may not be able to fulfill that kind of situation anymore. So, instead of watching

If she was in trouble, it would be better for him to take the initiative.

Tsunade: "..." She was silent for a moment and then said, "It just so happens that I didn't plan to go into the muddy water this time, so I might as well help you look after the kid." The former "Sannin" of Konoha now saw

She was afraid of blood, and it was like a joke to say it... But, what else could she say? Now, even if she goes, it will not have any positive meaning, it will only add trouble to her teammates who are going together.

trouble.

"Then I'll trouble you, Tsunade-sama." Hatake Kakashi breathed a sigh of relief. In any case, it is indeed reassuring for the disciples to have this elder to look after them.

"Then, without further ado, let's set off now." Jiraiya said as he moved his hands and feet a little, "I don't know how long it has been since we had a big fight. I don't know if this time it will be a big scene." No.

Thinking that it was Asuma who asked for help... He is the old man's only remaining son. I hope it's too late, and I hope nothing happens, otherwise...

Tsk, that’s the bad thing about living too long. I can only watch people leave one after another. Some are older than me, some are younger than me, some are my elders, my own peers, and my own.

younger generation……

I don’t know who between him and the old man will witness whose departure first.

...Such a bad thing should be left to the old man.

He should be used to it anyway.

"Okay." Hatake Kakashi nodded solemnly, then looked down at the disciple who was stubbornly tugging at his clothes and refused to let go, "Naruto, let go."

"...I don't!" Naruto Uzumaki stared up at his teacher unwilling to admit defeat, "Unless Kakashi-sensei you take me to save people, I will never let go!"

"Kid, let go." Tsunade sighed and said, "At this time, even if Kakashi breaks your hand, it is completely reasonable." Being stubborn at the wrong time can harm others and yourself.

.

"If you break my hand, I will hook Kakashi-sensei with your legs! If you break my legs, I will bite Kakashi-sensei with your teeth! No matter what, I will never let go!"

"...Hey, hey," Hatake Kakashi said, "Teacher, what did I do wrong? Are you going to do this to me? Or are you saying, Naruto, that you are not going to do the next task I will assign to you?"

"...Huh?" Little Golden Retriever tilted his head, looking confused.

"Listen up, Naruto, as well as Sasuke and Sakura." Hatake Kakashi pressed his hands on the shoulders of the blond disciple, looked around at the three cubs, and said, "Based on what I know about Asuma,

At this stage, he will act as a bait with the objects that need to be protected. At the same time, he will let the weak disciples return to Konoha as soon as possible to avoid the storm circle that is about to sweep across. In other words -

He raised a finger, "Your classmate Shikamaru and the others should be retreating now. However, there is a possibility of being accidentally caught by other ninjas and threatening Asuma. Therefore, your mission

You are responsible for picking them up and ensuring that they can return to Konoha safely. Tell me, are there any problems?"

"No problem at all!" Uzumaki Naruto immediately let go and clenched his fists.

Uchiha Sasuke and Haruno Sakura also nodded.

Tsunade sighed: "So, can't you continue to drink here and take care of these brats at the same time?" It's too troublesome to be on the road.

"...I'm sorry." Hatake Kakashi raised his hand, with sweat dripping from his forehead, and raised his palm to make an apology gesture, "I'm sorry to trouble you, Tsunade-sama."

"Forget it." Tsunade waved her hand, "Then let's take them for a walk." She also understood Kakashi Hatake's hard work. If she didn't say and do this, the disciples would not be obedient and stay.

Well, she has also been a disciple and teacher, so she knows how difficult it is.

"That's right." Uzumaki Naruto put his hands on his hips and said, "Just eating and drinking without moving will make you fat! Grandma Tsunade, it's better to move a little bit!"

Tsunade: = =

This brat really deserves a beating.

"Then..." Hatake Kakashi looked at the cat-eared young man who had been standing against the wall without saying a word.

The young man took the initiative and stood up straight and said in a very matter-of-fact tone: "I will take good care of them without you having to tell them."

Shisui-nya and Itachi-nya nodded at the same time.

"Soga," Hatake Kakashi rolled his eyes, "That would be the best." Then, he extended a fist to the disciples, "Well, everyone, I hope we can see each other safely as soon as possible."

"Oh!!!" Uzumaki Naruto said as he raised his fist and hit the teacher's fist.

"Kakashi-sensei, please be careful!" Haruno Sakura also did the same. In fact, she knew very well that the teacher would definitely assign less dangerous tasks to them, and then go to the dangerous place herself. However, she could say

What? At this moment, she realized one thing more clearly——

Strength is indeed the confidence of every ninja.

"Sasuke?" Hatake Kakashi smiled and looked at the black-haired disciple.

"..." Uchiha Sasuke thought to himself, "It's really stupid to do this. I don't want to do it at all." But in the end, he raised his hand to show dignity, lightly smashed the teacher's raised fist, and said, "Don't die.

Come on, Kakashi-sensei."

"Hey Yi, I will work hard~"

Jiraiya looked at this scene with a smile and said with a smile: "Okay, Kakashi, let's go. Oh, by the way -" He turned sideways and extended a fist to his old teammate.

He said in a joking tone, "Tsunade, are we coming too?"

Tsunade raised her hand and slapped the opponent's fist away: "No need, Baga has always lived longer than others."

Jiraiya retracted his hand and sorted out the big scroll behind him in a good mood: soga... Then, Tsunade, I will take your blessings and set off on my way. I hope to see you again soon.

The author has something to say: Fortunately, I didn’t make a bet this time 233

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