The Hokage, having traveled here, of course he'd unify the ninja world!

Chapter 269 Escort Mission

"Oh, is that so!?" Naruto was stunned at first, then surprised.

Overall, it's a good thing, after all, he really likes Gaara.

As for Hinata not being able to go on missions with them, it's a bit of a pity, but it's also a good thing that Hinata is receiving special training at home.

Qianyao took out a mission scroll from his person:

"Your tasks are all related to this; this is the first time you've gone on a mission independently."

"For this mission, Itachi has assigned Sasuke to be the squad leader. Naruto and Gaara, you must follow Sasuke's orders."

"Hahaha! Don't worry, Master! I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

Sasuke snatched the scroll: "Naruto, Gaara, I'm the captain this time."

Naruto was very dissatisfied: "Ugh, why is Sasuke the captain? I want to be the captain too."

Gaara remained silent; he didn't seem to care much about such things.

Sasuke raised his head slightly: "Of course, it's because Itachi-sensei discovered that I'm excellent."

Qianyao reached out and flicked Sasuke's forehead.

"collapse!"

"Ouch! Master, that hurts!"

Sasuke immediately lowered his head, which he had just raised.

Qian Yao said with a serious face, "What's so great about you? The captain represents responsibility."

"If you make the wrong decision, either Naruto or Gaara could die."

"You've done several missions already, don't you understand this basic principle?"

Sasuke felt a little wronged, but quickly recovered: "Yes, Master, I will be careful."

Chiyo gave Sasuke a deep look.

Little Sasuke, this time I'm going to give you a little setback and let you know that the world of ninjas isn't so easy.

Qianyao said in a serious tone, "We'll depart at the main gate of Konoha at nine o'clock."

"You have half an hour to review the mission, check your supplies, and develop a tactical plan."

"I'm leaving now, don't let me down."

"Yes, Master!"

After Chiyo left, Sasuke immediately unrolled the scroll and began to read it.

Because they knew in advance that it was an escort mission, they had prepared their belongings for the trip well in advance.

The scroll contains details, such as who the person on the mission is and where they are going.

And which route to take.

"Let me see, this person named Wuhe is going to Daming Prefecture."

"But he needs to go around Guifeng to collect herbs there."

"Naruto, did you bring a safety rope?" Sasuke asked, looking up.

Naruto shook his head somewhat blankly: "I didn't bring it."

"Alright, I'll go back to my clan's territory to get it. You guys go to the Konoha gates and wait for me."

……

The main gate of Konoha.

He transformed into a middle-aged man in his forties using a transformation technique and was waiting at the door.

Sasuke, Naruto, and Gaara all arrived here carrying backpacks.

First, they need to take the mission scroll to the main gate to register.

Then go see the person in charge of the mission.

Having already completed several missions, Sasuke and the others were quite familiar with the procedures.

We soon arrived at Gangzitie's place to register.

Gangzi Tetsuya was taken aback when he saw Sasuke's combination.

Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, One-Tails Jinchuriki, Uchiha successor.

No one to guide him!? Going on a mission alone!?

This is of course impossible.

It is unknown who is secretly protecting the three of them.

Gangzitie followed the rules and quickly reviewed the mission, then led Sasuke and the other two to Wuhe (Itachi).

“This is your employer, Wu He.”

Wu He scrutinized the three of them with a critical eye: "Why are there three brats?!"

Gangzi Tie stood to the side, feeling somewhat awkward.

“Mr. Wuhe, don’t let their young age fool you, they are already qualified genin.”

“Your route is not dangerous; at most, there will be some petty thieves.”

"The three of them are more than enough to protect your safety."

Wuhe (Weasel) said reluctantly, "Fine, what bad luck. Let's go."

He was carrying a large backpack, clearly someone who often camped out in the wild.

Sasuke was taken aback to encounter such an unapproachable person on his first mission.

It turned out to be completely different from the previous missions.

He led Naruto and Gaara in pursuit.

"Hello, my name is Sasuke, and these are Naruto and Gaara."

Wu He looked indifferent: "Okay, let's go."

Sasuke gritted his teeth in annoyance, but still assigned a formation, with himself in front and Naruto at the back.

Gaara personally protected the person on this mission.

Although this area is all Konoha territory, Sasuke's arrangements are fine.

After all, Gaara's sand is best at protecting.

Hinata, the reconnaissance ninja in the team, is not here. Since he has the Sharingan, he is naturally responsible for observing danger at the front of the team.

Naruto is quite strong now, but he's sometimes a bit careless, which is why he's been left behind.

Not long after they left.

Chiyo also arrived at the main gate of Konoha and confirmed with Kotetsu that Sasuke and the others had indeed left from there.

Only then did he slowly follow behind.

Meanwhile, the nearby Anbu (secret agents) took this information back and reported it to the Third Hokage.

These kinds of missions usually last for ten days to half a month, since normal people can't walk very far in a day and need to rest.

The escorting ninjas could only rest as well.

Therefore, there is plenty of time; it will be easier to take action once we are quite far away from Konoha.

The Third Hokage gathered all the information about the mission, the route, the number of people, and Chiyo's presence behind him, and handed it over to Sarutobi Sekishu.

After Sarutobi Sekishu took the scroll, he immediately went to the designated location to meet up with the Akatsuki members.

……

This location is in the town closest to Konoha Village.

An old-fashioned grocery store in a small town.

Sarutobi Seishu, unusually, didn't conceal himself but instead dressed as a wandering ninja and arrived at the entrance of the general store.

As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the grocery store, he saw Master Chankong.

With that kind of appearance and demeanor, it would be very difficult to impersonate him.

"It will rain heavily tonight."

Sarutobi Sekishu went over and exchanged a secret signal with Zenku.

Zen Kong was originally sitting cross-legged on the ground, but after hearing the signal, he stood up, holding the nine-ringed staff on his knee.

"Let's go, this humble monk is ready."

Shi Zhou was a little curious as to why the old monk hadn't taken anything with him.

Does that mean we don't need to eat or drink?

"Master, please follow me."

As he spoke, Shi Zhou led the way, with Chan Kong following behind at a leisurely pace.

Intending to test the speed of Zen-like emptiness, Sarutobi Sekishu increased his speed, constantly leaping between trees.

But no matter how fast he went, Zen Kong remained unhurried.

Besides picking people up, Shi Zhou also wanted to observe this newly emerged Zen Kong.

"Where does the master come from?"

Shi Zhou could easily tell from the other person's attire that he was not from the ninja world.

Zen Kong shook his staff: "This humble monk comes from the far east."

Shi Zhou asked the key question:

"Does the master have a way to separate the Jinchuriki from the Tailed Beast while preserving their lives?"

Zen Kong bowed with one hand: "That is so. If one did not have this ability, wouldn't it endanger the lives of those imprisoned?"

……