Chapter 170 Mission Privileges (3k)

“Although D-Rank missions are the simplest, completing twenty D-Rank missions in two days is considered excellent among Genin,” Hiruzen Sarutobi said.

“Grandpa Hokage, does that mean we can take missions above D-Rank?” Obito looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with anticipation.

“Haha, well, that depends on your teacher. After all, I’m not too clear on your strength. If Muzuki thinks you can do it, then I’ll specially permit you to take C-Rank Missions,” Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a chuckle.

Actually, he didn’t think it would be a big problem. He had seen Obito and Might Guy’s battle during the final exam of the summer special training, and their strength was quite good. Coupled with Kakashi, an experienced Chunin, and Muzuki, who came from Root, C-Rank Missions would be very easy.

Because normally, C-Rank Missions generally don’t involve encountering Ninja. There will be combat, but the opponents are usually stronger ordinary people or fierce beasts.

“Muzuki-sensei, you know us. Our strength shouldn’t be limited to odd jobs,” Obito turned to look at Muzuki, his two big eyes filled with expectation.

“Sandaime-sama, I think they are fully capable of completing C-Rank Missions,” Muzuki answered Hiruzen Sarutobi as Obito had hoped.

A very important aspect of his pushing the intern program was for them to go out and do missions.

It was too restrictive in Konoha. Muzuki didn’t dare to fully unleash Ninjutsu when he cultivated. His several mastery-level Ninjutsu had increasing destructive power, and too much commotion might attract Anbu.

Moreover, he really needed a real battle to recognize his true strength, not just ordinary sparring.

Muzuki didn’t want to be like Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, who possessed incredible power but couldn’t fully utilize it in the end.

“With your words, Muzuki, I am relieved,” Hiruzen Sarutobi said, stroking his beard with a chuckle.

“Thank you for your trust, Sandaime-sama. I will definitely protect my students,” Muzuki said seriously.

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and nodded, then said to the Registration Ninja, “From now on, Muzuki’s team can take C-Rank Missions. Other intern teams will follow the previous regulations.”

Other intern teams didn’t have a teammate like Kakashi. It was even a question whether their instructors could defeat Kakashi.

The Registration Ninja quickly nodded. Since the Hokage had spoken, he certainly had nothing to say. If anything happened later, it wouldn’t be his responsibility.

Although they obtained the permission to take C-Rank Missions, it was already evening, so it was naturally impossible to take a mission at this time. Muzuki took his three disciples and walked home.

“Yay!” After walking out of the Hokage Building, Obito couldn’t help but punch the air in celebration.

“Might Guy, we are definitely the only two Fourth Grade students who can do C-Rank Missions. Everyone else must still be just looking for cats and catching dogs,” Obito burst out laughing.

“It is indeed something to be excited about. This proves that our youth is advancing to a higher level!” Might Guy also said with a loud laugh.

Their loud laughter attracted the attention of some other Ninja who were coming to the Hokage Building. Kakashi silently lowered his head slightly.

He suddenly remembered his previous teammates. Although they weren’t strong, they wouldn’t suddenly laugh loudly at the entrance of the Hokage Building.

“Hey, Kakashi, you must have done C-Rank Missions. What kind of enemies usually appear in C-Rank Missions? Will Chunin and Jonin appear?” Obito asked enthusiastically.

“C-Rank Missions generally don’t involve Ninja enemies,” Kakashi replied.

“Huh? C-Rank Missions don’t even have enemies?” Obito was bewildered.

He still remembered how resolute the Registration Ninja’s attitude was just now. The Hokage had to come to loosen up and let them take C-Rank Missions. The process was so difficult, even involving the Hokage. Obito thought C-Rank Missions were very dangerous, but Kakashi actually said they wouldn’t encounter Ninja enemies.

“It’s not that there are no enemies, but that you generally won’t encounter Ninja enemies,” Muzuki corrected him.

“C-Rank Missions related to combat are generally about subduing fierce beasts and subduing mountain bandits. Neither of these will involve Ninja,” Muzuki explained. Generally, missions that definitely involve Ninja enemies are B-Rank and above.

“How could this be…” Obito was a bit disappointed. He had wanted to go on a mission, defeat enemy Ninja, and then come back and tell Rin Nohara his heroic deeds.

But there wasn’t much to say about subduing wild beasts. They had even killed a wild boar together during a picnic in the South Border Forest before.

When they walked into their home in Konoha, Obito’s mood brightened again, because soon he would be able to eat the fresh meal Muzuki had prepared.

Muzuki had Kakashi and the other two sit in the living room and chat, while Muzuki began to prepare the meal.

“Muzuki-sensei, let me help you,” Kakashi, who didn’t want to freeload, said.

“Then help me wash the vegetables,” Muzuki didn’t refuse. Working together also helps build trust.

Kakashi stayed in the kitchen, observing Muzuki as he cooked. He was very curious about how Muzuki made such delicious food.

“Muzuki, are you back?”

Minato’s voice came from outside the door.

“Minato, just come in, I’m cooking,” Muzuki turned and said.

After getting Muzuki’s permission, Minato opened the door and entered Muzuki’s home.

As soon as Minato walked in, he noticed that there were actually two young boys in Muzuki’s house.

And Obito and Might Guy also noticed Minato walking in.

Obito looked at Minato’s dazzling golden hair, blue eyes, and that somewhat familiar warm smile, and instantly superimposed Minato’s face with Muzuki’s.

“Hello, I am…” Minato showed a warm smile, preparing to greet the two of them.

“I know, you must be Muzuki-sensei’s twin brother!” Obito blurted out the answer.

“He looks so much like Muzuki-sensei without glasses!” Might Guy felt Obito’s speculation made a lot of sense.

“He also looks very much like Muzuki-sensei with glasses. Look at that smiling expression, that warm feeling,” Obito analyzed in detail. No one understood Muzuki better than him.

Although he was misunderstood, Minato was somewhat used to it. During Jonin meetings, many acquaintances had already joked about it.

So Minato smiled and explained, “I am Minato Namikaze, Muzuki’s friend.”

“Eh, isn’t his last name Habsheng?” Obito now felt that Minato and Muzuki were long-lost brothers.

“Minato, I’m sorry, they are all my disciples, and they are visiting my home today,” Muzuki explained.

“It’s fine. After all, we do look quite alike sometimes,” Minato said with a smile, indicating he didn’t mind.

He was very open-minded about this. If he looked like a person with a bad personality, he might care a little, but with Muzuki, a gentle person, looking like him, he only felt it was fate.

After washing the vegetables, Kakashi curiously walked out of the kitchen and glanced at Minato. He happened to see Minato explaining with a smile, and instantly understood why Obito would think Minato and Muzuki were twin brothers.

Because their expressions were indeed very similar, and then their hair and eyes were also similar. He also had that feeling at first glance.

However, upon closer inspection, Kakashi could still see the difference. Minato’s demeanor carried a hint of a dazed feeling, while Muzuki’s did not.

“Muzuki, do you need my help?” Although Minato asked, he was already walking towards the kitchen.

“Minato, you’ve come at just the right time. Help me process those vegetables a bit, cut off the parts that aren’t needed,” Muzuki assigned Minato a task.

The two of them had been neighbors who often shared meals for a long time now, and they had cooked together many times, though most of the time Minato was assisting.

“Minato, didn’t I talk to you about the interns before? I’m also in charge of a team,” Muzuki said after finishing the cooking.

“I remember. But why is one person already wearing a forehead protector?” Minato nodded and asked curiously.

“His name is Kakashi Hatake. It’s an unusual situation, a bit complicated to explain, but he’s part of my team now,” Muzuki replied.

“Hatake…” Hearing this surname and seeing Kakashi’s white hair, Minato immediately recalled some unpleasant things, so Minato didn’t ask any more questions about Kakashi.

Next, Muzuki also introduced Minato to his disciples.

“Minato is a very strong Jonin. Many powerful Jonin in the village feel inferior to Minato,” Muzuki praised with a smile.

“Wow, then he must be super strong.” Obito, hearing Muzuki praise Minato so much, and given how much Minato resembled Muzuki, instantly felt that Minato must also be incredibly strong, just like Muzuki.

“It’s not as exaggerated as Muzuki said. There are still many seniors in the village whom I can learn from,” Minato said modestly.

“Muzuki, about today, I still…” As he spoke, Minato felt a bit embarrassed. He was freeloading meals every day and even taking leftovers home.

“I know. I’ve already packed it for you,” Muzuki said, handing the lunchbox to Minato.

“Thank you,” Minato said gratefully.

He felt that Muzuki might have guessed something. It was indeed a bit suspicious to pack food every day.

If he was busy, he could still come and pack food to take away, but if he wasn’t busy, he used being busy as an excuse to pack food every day.

However, Minato had no choice. If Muzuki guessed, then so be it. This couldn’t be explicitly stated. Kushina’s identity was too sensitive, and telling Muzuki those things would be harmful and not beneficial.

All Minato could do was try his best to share his training experience with Muzuki, making Muzuki stronger so he could safely get through this dangerous period.

“Muzuki-sensei, I think you can investigate. Maybe he’s your long-lost brother,” Obito suggested.

Smack!

Muzuki brought two fingers together and precisely landed them on Obito’s forehead.

“If you don’t eat now, Kakashi and Might Guy will finish all the food,” Muzuki reminded him.

Only then did Obito realize that those two Guys, Might Guy and Kakashi, were eating furiously while he was talking, their chopsticks leaving afterimages on the table.

“Leave some for me!” Obito couldn’t care less and started eating rapidly.

Muzuki sent a Shadow Clone to deliver food to Shisui and Rin Nohara, then he also started eating.

I’m not in a very good state today. I’ve only written 8k so far. I’ll try my best to write another chapter before 2 AM. If I can’t, I’ll make it up tomorrow. Everyone, don’t stay up late, go to bed early. It’s uncertain if there will be one tonight, but there will definitely be one tomorrow.