Chapter 219 Another A-level mission

It was noon when Muzuki and the others returned to Konoha.

“I’ll take care of the mission details. You all worked very hard on this mission, so take today off and get a good night’s sleep at home,” Muzuki said with a smile.

This time, he didn’t suggest that if they couldn’t sit still, they could go cultivate, because this mission had been too grueling for his three disciples.

“I’m really tired,” Obito said, stretching and feeling a wave of exhaustion.

After a major battle, sleeping rough outside, and rushing back, Obito was physically and mentally exhausted.

He planned to sleep first, then tell Rin Nohara about his heroic victory over the Jonin.

Anyway, it was still early, so even if he slept all afternoon, he could still go find Rin Nohara in the evening.

“But it was also very rewarding!” Might Guy said with a bright smile, showing his two rows of white teeth and giving a thumbs-up.

Kakashi nodded. This mission was indeed very tiring and dangerous, but they also gained a lot.

Kakashi and Obito both went straight home to sleep. Might Guy still had energy to train, but Muzuki restricted him, so he could only obediently go home and rest.

After seeing his disciples off, Muzuki went to the Hokage Building.

This time, Muzuki didn’t explain the situation to the Registration Ninja in the Mission Hall; instead, he went directly to the Hokage Office.

After all, bringing back a Jonin’s corpse would help boost his perceived strength in Hiruzen Sarutobi’s subconscious by showing his face more often.

Knock, knock!

Muzuki knocked on the door of the Hokage Office.

“Come in,” Hiruzen Sarutobi’s voice came from inside.

“Sandaime-sama,” Muzuki greeted respectfully.

“The squad I lead encountered an unexpected situation during a recent mission. We ran into a Kumogakure Jonin in the Land of Rivers,” Muzuki said directly.

“The Land of Rivers, huh? Sunagakure is currently at war with Kumogakure, so it’s normal for Cloud Ninja to appear there,” Hiruzen Sarutobi said, stroking his beard.

“Although the Third Kazekage is missing, Sunagakure is still one of the Five Great Ninja Villages; it’s not that easy to deal with. Perhaps Sunagakure is concentrating its forces to drive Kumogakure out of the Land of Wind. If so, the intensity of the war will escalate again.”

Sunagakure definitely didn’t want to fight on their home soil, because the people of the Land of Wind originally lived in the few oases within the desert. If the war destroyed the oases, it would be a huge loss.

And since Kumogakure had launched the war, they wouldn’t give up so easily. If Sunagakure increased its efforts, they would also send more forces.

“One Jonin and one Chunin, right? Then we’ll change it to an A-Rank Mission. In addition to the normal commission, the Village can provide a bonus of 350,000 ryo,” Hiruzen Sarutobi said after thinking.

It wasn’t just because there were fewer Chunin; one reason the previous reward was close to an S-rank Mission was that Muzuki had also brought back valuable intelligence.

Muzuki nodded. The original mission commission was 50,000 ryo, making a total of 400,000 ryo. Each person would get over 100,000 ryo, which was quite good.

“Muzuki, you’ve brought me two monster students! They have a record of two A-Rank Missions and one B-Rank Mission before even graduating!” The Sandaime saw Muzuki’s class’s resume and complained while puffing smoke.

This resume was impressive enough for Genin who had graduated for several years, because A-Rank Missions were not something normal Genin could access.

“Their hard work and strength deserve such a resume. They also contributed a lot during the mission,” Muzuki said with a serious expression.

“They are indeed all very good,” Hiruzen Sarutobi said, nodding as he recalled Might Guy and Obito’s performance during the summer special training.

“Although the students made progress in this holiday special training, it was far less than yours. The students all said that the special training teacher was too far behind you. If all the Ninja Academy teachers were as excellent as you, Muzuki, I wouldn’t have to worry.”

Hiruzen Sarutobi brought up the holiday special training.

“For the first holiday of the new school year, I’ll try leading it again,” Muzuki said after thinking.

Although his strength was getting stronger, he wouldn’t give up on the Ninja Academy.

Because at the Ninja Academy, he could quickly brush various Ninjutsu. If he brushed duplicates, he could also increase his proficiency, and if he had enough Chakra, he could quickly enhance his strength.

After reporting, Muzuki quickly walked out of the Hokage Building, preparing to go to the South Border Forest to lead Shisui and Rin Nohara in training.

Although Obito and the others were resting, he still had two disciples training with their Shadow Clones.

【Disciple Might Guy diligently completed the commissioned mission, receiving a growth reward of Chakra +460. An additional reward of Chakra +230 for being led by the teacher himself.】

【Disciple Uchiha Obito diligently completed the commissioned mission, receiving a growth reward of Chakra +460. An additional reward of Chakra +230 for being led by the teacher himself.】

【Disciple Kakashi Hatake diligently completed the commissioned mission, receiving a growth reward of Chakra +460. An additional reward of Chakra +230 for being led by the teacher himself.】

The mission settlement’s earnings somewhat surprised Muzuki. He had thought it would only be a few hundred, because this mission was different from the previous ones. Previously, they encountered enemies during the mission and defeated them.

This time, they completed the mission, took their disciples to see the desert, and then encountered enemies. Strictly speaking, the mission was already completed at that time.

“Is it because the time interval between encountering the enemy and completing the mission was very short? Or is it okay as long as the mission hasn’t been handed in?” Muzuki couldn’t help but speculate.

If it was the latter, he would take a C-Rank Mission and then go around looking for enemy Village Ninja to fight.

The total Chakra gain from the three disciples’ missions was 2070 points, which was 70 points more than what Obito gained the instant he activated his Sharingan.

Muzuki looked at his panel.

【Name: Hayate Mugetsu】

【Chakra: 43000】

The Chakra from his disciples’ training and the missions directly brought Muzuki’s Chakra to 43,000 points.

Muzuki felt a slight increase in his sense of security. As of today, it had been almost ten months since he transmigrated to the Naruto world. With 43,000 Chakra and his batch of perfect and master level skills, as long as he acted cautiously, his life was guaranteed.

“Muzuki, good afternoon! Are you back from a mission?” A lively voice called out to Muzuki.

Muzuki turned around and saw Kushina smiling in surprise and waving at him.

“Yes, I just finished handing in the mission. Are you out shopping?” Muzuki replied with a smile.

“Yeah, I’ve been so bored lately. Minato isn’t around, and I don’t get to eat your cooking,” Kushina sighed.

She now spent most of her day confined to a house with a spiral staircase and powerful Sealing Technique, only occasionally allowed to wander out. She couldn’t go too far because there was a large barrier outside that suppressed Tailed Beast Chakra, so she could only wander within the barrier’s range.

At first, Kushina’s Mindset was good because Minato would come to accompany her every day, train Sealing Technique with her, and bring the food Muzuki made.

But now Minato was on a mission, and Muzuki occasionally left the Village, which made Kushina feel her life was becoming increasingly dull.

“How about I rent a kitchen right now and make you something to eat? I haven’t eaten yet either,” Muzuki said after thinking.

He didn’t suggest Kushina come home with him. If Kushina could just come to his house for meals, she wouldn’t need Minato to keep bringing them.

“Haha, Muzuki, can you read minds? I was just thinking about the taste of your cooking!” Kushina said with a mischievous grin.

“Then I’ll trouble you.” Kushina readily accepted Muzuki’s kind offer; she was a straightforward person.

Muzuki found a restaurant that seemed to have no business and rented its kitchen.

The owner initially didn’t want to agree. Although there were no customers, he still had his pride; what kind of restaurant lends its kitchen to customers?

But Kushina paid too much, and combined with the headbands on Muzuki and Kushina’s foreheads, the owner finally lent it.

Smelling the aroma of Muzuki’s cooking, the owner swallowed his saliva, constantly reassuring himself that it only smelled good but tasted ordinary.

But seeing Kushina devouring the food, the owner knew the taste must be excellent.

“Esteemed Ninja-sama, could you stir-fry a dish for me too? I can pay 500 ryo,” the owner finally couldn’t help but order food from a customer in his own restaurant.

Muzuki shook his head and refused the owner. His chef skills were not for making money.

“Then how about this time the kitchen is free for you to use?” The owner, seeing Kushina eating so deliciously, couldn’t resist the temptation.

Perhaps it had been a while since she had his cooking, or perhaps Kushina had a good appetite today, but Kushina quickly finished most of the four dishes Muzuki made.

“You don’t need to give it for free. Just be willing to lend me the kitchen when you’re not busy in the future,” Muzuki replied.

Kushina didn’t have enough to eat, so he would make a bit more, and he could make some for the owner too.

“Okay!” The owner was still curious about what that incredibly fragrant dish tasted like.

Muzuki stir-fried a few more home-style dishes and gave a plate to the owner.

When the owner took his first bite, his immediate thought was that he was unworthy of running a restaurant. By the time he came back to his senses, the plate in front of him was already empty.

Initially, the owner was moved by money, but now he only wanted Muzuki to come more often so he could get some food too.

“Mmm, I’m alive again!” Kushina said happily after eating.

“When I wasn’t around, did any other girls go to Minato’s house?” Kushina suddenly asked cautiously.

“I don’t think so,” Muzuki recalled and said.

Kushina sighed in relief and explained, “Minato is just too popular; there are always a bunch of kunoichi surrounding him.”

“Kushina, you should be more confident in yourself. Minato even left a letter reminding me not to forget Kushina’s meal when he went on a mission,” Muzuki said with a smile.

“Ah, doesn’t that make it seem like I only know how to eat?” Kushina complained, but an uncontrollable smile appeared on her face.

After chatting for a while, Kushina asked about Muzuki’s progress in Sealing Technique training.

“Currently, I’ve successfully mastered the Five Fingers Seal and the Contract Seal. The Five Elements Seal feels like it’s still a bit off, but I should be able to master it in about a month,” Muzuki said.

“Oh, that’s faster than I expected! Looks like you’re training very hard,” Kushina said, a little surprised after hearing about Muzuki’s progress.

“I wouldn’t dare disappoint Kushina-sensei’s teachings,” Muzuki said in a joking tone.

“In that case, Konoha’s strongest Sealing Ninja, Kushina-sensei, will teach you a super powerful Sealing Technique that’s even stronger than the Five Elements Seal!” Muzuki’s words pleased Kushina greatly, and she immediately put on a teacher-like demeanor.

“Stronger than the Five Elements Seal?” Muzuki looked curious.

“Yes, that would be our Uzumaki Clan’s top-tier Sealing Technique, the Four Symbols Sealing!” Kushina said with a proud expression.

3.2k, I really can’t write anymore. I really want to write, but my eyes are too strained. That’s it for today, sorry, it shouldn’t have ended here.