Chapter 124: The Blow to the Third Hokage's Intelligence by Kakashi (Patreon)

Chapter List: Naruto: Sakura Blizzard

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"Do you know what's the one thing that people must always remember?" Sakura took out a book from her ninja tool bag and held it in her hand while looking at it calmly. "We must guard against arrogance and impatience. No matter what happens, we must never be too impatient. Calm down, and you will discover a wonderful world."

"Guard against arrogance and impatience..." Kakashi mused on Sakura's words for a moment before he saw the title of the book she was holding and his voice changed instantly. "Why are you reading 'Icha Icha Paradise,' Sakura?!"

"What's wrong with that?" Sakura glanced at Kakashi with a puzzled expression. She was just reading a book to cultivate her character. Why did Kakashi look like he had done something terrible?

"This is 'Icha Icha Paradise?'" Kakashi's eyes almost popped out of their sockets. "How can an underage girl like you read this? And it's even the Supreme Deluxe Collector's Edition?!"

"Pfft, Kakashi-sensei, why are you making such a fuss? What's wrong with me reading 'Icha Icha Paradise'? It's not a banned book or anything. It's just a romantic novel with a bit of ambiguous plot. There are only a couple of illustrations that are a bit suggestive. You're overreacting, Kakashi-sensei."

Sakura shook her head in exasperation. At first, she thought 'Icha Icha Paradise' was some kind of forbidden book, but she realized it was just a romantic novel after she accidentally picked up a copy. There wasn't even much description of intimate scenes, it was just pure romance.

But come to think of it, Jiraiya himself was too cowardly to confess his love to Tsunade. If he really wrote those kinds of forbidden books, he would have been beaten to death by Tsunade long ago!

"As for the Supreme Deluxe Collector's Edition, Kakashi-sensei, don't you know? Jiraiya has already signed a contract with our Tenka Kai. 'Icha Icha Paradise' is now one of our publications. As the boss, it's only natural that I read the best version. It's too embarrassing if I read the regular edition!"

Sakura casually flipped through the book, her words revealing a wealthy atmosphere that made Kakashi hold his chest. He would hesitate for a long time before buying a collector's edition, but Sakura was able to get the best version for free. The gap was too big to compare.

Meanwhile, Naruto, after receiving relentless guidance from Uzumaki Kushina, had finally decided to go to the Third Hokage to ask for a high-level mission. Sasuke, who was standing beside him, also showed an expression of relief. Doing D-level tasks for so many days was getting to him.

In the Hokage's office, Naruto slapped the table with both hands and yelled.

"Grandpa Third Hokage, I want a high-level mission! Give me one quickly! I want to go out of the village and do a mission. I want to become a real ninja..."

"If you don't give me one, don't blame me for smashing your crystal ball, so you won't be able to look around anymore!" Naruto shouted.

"Don't, Naruto, don't be impulsive..." The Third Hokage quickly collected the crystal ball. It was his lifeblood, his treasure that comforted him during countless sleepless nights. He couldn't let Naruto break it.

"Grandpa Third Hokage, give me a high-level mission!" Naruto persisted. "If not, I'll pull out your beard!"

"Hehe..." The Third Hokage's mouth twitched. Was this fate? Uzumaki Kushina used to threaten him with a crystal ball and his beard. Even though they haven't been around for so many years, Naruto's personality was so much like Kushina's.

"Grandpa Third Hokage, are you going to give me a high-level mission or not?" Naruto was getting impatient. He didn't want to deal with those small missions anymore. They were too much trouble, and he always felt like people on the streets didn't see him as a real ninja.

"Well, Naruto, a ninja cannot be too impatient. The thing you need to do now is to train hard. You can't just take high-level missions as a few Genin..." The Third Hokage stood his ground, refusing to let go.

"Grandpa Third Hokage, don't use our strength as an excuse. You know our abilities. Although we are inexperienced in missions, when it comes to true combat power, we can easily beat a Jounin without any pressure. If I really try my best, I can even take on Madara Uchiha!" Sakura's tone was calm, but what she said was true. If she really tried her best, she could even take on Madara Uchiha and bring the whole world with her to heaven. It was exciting just to think about it.

"Well, Sakura, you need to understand that all ninja have to go through this process." The Third Hokage explained earnestly. "Genin can only take low-level missions. When your mission experience reaches a certain level, you can be promoted to Chunin, and then you can take high-level missions. You have just graduated, and you need to follow the rules."

"Come on, Grandpa Third Hokage, why don't you talk about how many Genin were sent to the battlefield in the war years?" Sakura sneered. Third Hokage's words were only deceiving ghosts. In the war years, most Genin had to go on bloody missions right after graduation. Some unlucky ones were even sent to the front lines as cannon fodder. As Senju Hashirama said in their time, the average life expectancy of a ninja was only about thirty years old. They had to fight and kill on the battlefield from a young age.

"In other words, you're afraid that we'll be in danger!" Sakura could understand the Third Hokage's mindset. Naruto was the son of the Fourth Hokage and the Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails, and Sasuke was the last survivor of the Uchiha clan. Although the Third Hokage didn't know that the Uchiha clan was still alive, Sasuke couldn't afford to have any accidents. As for herself, not to mention her miraculous ability to turn back time, just her Wood Release alone was enough to make the Third Hokage take notice. Although Yamato under the Third Hokage could also use Wood Release, it didn't have the same vitality as the Wood Release used by the First Hokage. Sakura's Wood Release, which was similar to the First Hokage's, could undoubtedly bring Konoha back to its peak. When Sakura grew up, she might even become another Senju Hashirama. Therefore, the Third Hokage would never allow anything bad to happen to her.

In fact, if possible, the Third Hokage would want to keep the three of them forever in Konoha to train. If they made mistakes on missions, the Third Hokage was afraid that their two sensei, plus the Fourth Hokage, would jump out of their graves and beat him to death.

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