Konoha Gate.

Returning to the village after a long absence, Sasuke didn't have much emotion in his heart.

After all, it's only been about a year since the full battle.

After registering, Sasuke came to Konoha's mission center.

The ninjas of Konoha come here whether they are taking on the mission or handing it over after the mission is completed.

Normally, the content of the task does not need to be reported to the Hokage unless necessary, after all, if everyone is not issued by the Hokage, it is not necessary to be overworked.

The price of C-level missions is generally 30,000 taels to 100,000 taels, and the price of long-term missions for a year is multiplied by 10 times.

And this time, Sasuke's employment price is a million taels.

You must know that this price is enough to hire Shangshinobi to perform S-class missions.

After Sasuke taught the mission voucher to the duty officer at the mission center, he took 500,000 taels of commission.

The reason why there is only half of the commission is because the other half is to be siphoned off by the village.

Don't look at the fact that you have to take half of it, the percentage of Konoha is already the lowest in the ninja world.

Because the Fire Country is relatively wealthy, and the daimyo will not have the funds of Konoha.

So compared to seventy or eighty percent of other villages, Konoha already treats ninjas quite preferentially.

However, this account is still very cost-effective for Sasuke, after all, it is equivalent to exchanging 500,000 taels for nearly a year or so of "freedom".

And using this time, Sasuke also improved his strength to a certain point.

Otherwise, if he continues to do C-class missions with Kakashi, Sasuke may die in an inexplicable accident one day.

After leaving the mission center, Sasuke habitually went to the training ground.

On the way, Sasuke suddenly heard Naruto's voice.

"Lustful fairy, can you quickly teach me a powerful ninjutsu, and when I learn it, I'm going to beat Sasuke's bastard all over the ground looking for teeth."

Jiraiya, who was picking his nose, was listening to Naruto brag about himself when he happened to see Sasuke walking towards him.

"Uchiha, Sasuke?"

This year, while taking care of Naruto, Jiraiya was also secretly investigating some information about the village.

Naturally, it's impossible not to pay attention to the last survivor of the Uchiha, Sasuke Uchiha.

"What Sasuke, fairy, are you fooling me again, hmph, if Sasuke is in front of me, see if I don't take him..."

"What about me?"

Sasuke looked at Naruto who was embarrassed with amusement.

"Beat you, bastard."

Saying that, Naruto was about to rush up and teach Sasuke a lesson.

But halfway through, Naruto suddenly stopped and looked back at Jiraiya.

"Lustful fairy, why don't you persuade me."

Jiraiya gloated and sarcastically mocked Naruto.

"I'm too old to have inconvenient legs and feet, you rushed too fast just now, and I can't keep up."

"Damn, fairy, you just want to see me make a fool of myself."

Sasuke looked at Naruto, who was still in that childlike mind, and felt a sigh.

Although the residents of the village still hated Naruto, when they saw Jiraiya who appeared beside him, they could only bury their resentment in their hearts even if they were disgusted.

So, after being taken care of by Jiraiya, Naruto's situation has been much better.

And now, Naruto's belief in becoming stronger is still strong, but his goal is to change his situation and gradually adjust to chasing the back of his companions.

It's hard to say why there is no self-guided purpose.

And after Sasuke met Naruto again, his mood was extremely complicated for a while.

After all, compared to Naruto, who had already gotten out of the quagmire, Sasuke himself was still struggling in the night, and he didn't know when the dawn would appear.

"Let's talk later, I'll leave a little bit beforehand."

After a brief chat, Sasuke said goodbye to Naruto and Jiraiya.

The streets of Konoha were as prosperous as ever, and they were no different from anything Sasuke had ever seen before.

But Sasuke always had a feeling that he was drifting away from this place.

Why?

With questions, Sasuke involuntarily came to the training ground he frequented.

After looking around and finding no one, Sasuke jumped onto a wooden stake and meditated to blend into nature.

Not allowed afterward.

Konoha Darkness suddenly arrives, and Darkness notices the sparrow perched on Sasuke's shoulder.

It feels like he's so natural.

After muttering a few words in his heart, the dark part stepped forward.

"Uchiha Sasuke, summoned by Hokage-sama."

After opening his eyes, Sasuke's eyes were restrained, giving the shadows an unfathomable feeling.

"Hokage? Got it, lead the way. ”

According to Sasuke's observations, this person should not be a root ninja.

Because most of the time the ninja in the root feels lifeless and cold, and the person in front of him is much more normal.

Sure enough, it didn't take long for the dark department to lead Sasuke to the Hokage Building.

At this time, the sun was shining, and the ape flying in the office was silently handling things.

"Hokage-sama, Sasuke Uchiha has already brought."

After the report of the dark department, Sarutobi waved his hand to let him go, leaving Sasuke alone in the empty office.

"Sasuke, how was this mission?"

Ape Fei Ri Slash's tone was very gentle, as if an elder greeting a junior.

"It's okay, it's easier."

Sasuke, who was full of nonsense, didn't blush and his heart didn't beat.

"Easy? Also, young people are always playful. ”

Ape Fei Ri made his attitude clear in a few words.

Playful? What do you mean?

It was clear that the young Sasuke didn't understand the witty words of the superiors, and apparently Sarutobi had guessed this as well.

"However, although you are young and ignorant, Sasuke, you are a ninja after all, and you can't do whatever you want, so you can't leave quietly in the future, you know?"

Sasuke's small tricks naturally couldn't hide from Sarutobi's eyes, let alone be so blatant.

However, since it is on the grounds of carrying out a mission, it means that Sasuke has no intention of defecting to Konoha, so the other problems are all minor problems.

Because if Sasuke defected, he would have slammed Konoha's face to the ground.

After all, there are only two Uchiha left, and they all defected, who believes you that you Konoha didn't get in the way?

In case Sasuke slipped into the hands of a certain black-hearted shadow and blackmailed Konoha under the pretext of fighting for the Uchiha, it would really be a loss of face.

Although Sasuke didn't know why Sarutobi was so indulgent to himself, since he could be exempted from punishment, it was naturally better.

Although Sasuke felt that his strength was enough to make him swell and face Hokage-sama, after all, more things are better than less, aren't they?

"Understood, Hokage-sama."

After seeing Sasuke's promise, Sarutobi Hizashi quietly stated his conditions.

"I think the reason why Sasuke is so playful is that you can't follow the rules of ninjas for the time being, so you will study in ninja school for the next time."

"What?"

I thought that this matter would be over like this, but Sasuke never thought that Sarutobi would directly deprive himself of his ninja status.

"Don't be surprised, it's just a few more years of study, and you can still be a ninja after you graduate."

The reason why Sarutobi kicked Sasuke back to the ninja school was naturally to take more care of it, so that it wouldn't happen again.

In addition, the purpose of severe punishment can be achieved in this way, but the actual punishment is not serious, after all, Sasuke himself has not yet reached the age of graduation.

In the end, because Naruto took care of Jiraiya, there would be no more chakra leaks, so at this time, Sarutobi Hizashi was also relieved to let Sasuke and Naruto stay together.

"Alright, so be it, I still have things to deal with."

As soon as the order to expel the guests came out, Sasuke naturally couldn't stay here with a cheeky face, even if he was angry.