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"Kitazawa is now a student of the Hokage."
Hiashi Hyuga added, "If you have the chance, get closer to him. Maybe you can become his formal student in the future."
Although the Hyuga clan already enjoys a good status, no one would refuse a further advancement.
In particular, the Uchiha clan has shown signs of returning to the center of power in Konoha in the past two days.
The Hyuga clan cannot lag behind.
"Ok!"
Hinata Hyuga nodded vigorously.
She also wanted to become Kitazawa's student.
She didn't feel resistant to Hiashi Hyuga's request.
It's just difficult.
Hinata Hyuga was well aware of Kitazawa's popularity; he was absolutely adored by everyone.
After breakfast, she went to the ninja school's training ground.
Shino Aburame was one step ahead of her.
"Shino, good morning."
Hinata Hyuga stepped forward and took the initiative to greet her.
"Good morning."
Shino Aburame immediately responded.
The two fell into silence.
Aburame Shino is not an extroverted person.
Hinata Hyuga's personality has changed a lot with Kitazawa's help, but she is still far from being an extrovert.
"Hinata! Shino!"
The appearance of Hana Inuzuka broke the awkward silence.
"Wang Wang Wang!"
Her three ninja dogs greeted her along with her, appearing very enthusiastic.
What are they saying?
Hinata Hyuga asked curiously.
"They're calling your names."
Hana Inuzuka imitated the barking of a ninja dog, saying, "Woof woof woof is your name, and woof woof woof is Shino's name."
"so amazing."
Hinata Hyuga paused for a moment, then said, "But I can't hear any difference."
"I couldn't tell it before either; it took me a long time to gradually understand it."
Inuzuka Hana generously said, "If you like, I can give you a ninja dog."
Hinata Hyuga is the heir to the Hyuga clan, so befriending her would be a win-win situation.
"Thank you."
Hinata Hyuga shook her head and refused, saying, "Following me would be a waste."
"Wang Wang!"
Just then, the three ninja dogs barked twice more.
"They smelled Kitazawa-sensei's scent."
"That's what Hana Inuzuka said as she translated."
"It seems you two are having a good conversation."
Kitazawa stepped forward and said with a smile.
"Teacher Kitazawa."
Hinata and the other two immediately shouted in unison.
"Are you ready?"
Kitazawa nodded and said, "If you're ready, let's set off now."
He turned and walked out of the village.
The three of them quickly followed.
"Your mission this time is very simple: find a little boy named Bai."
As Kitazawa walked, he said, "He's about your age, and he's wandering alone in the Land of Water."
"The Land of Water?"
Inuzuka Hana asked in surprise, "So far?"
Hinata Hyuga and Shino Aburame never expected their mission to be to the Land of Water.
"Distance is not a problem. As ninjas, we have to go to any place, no matter how far away."
Kitazawa casually said, "Today I'll teach you your first lesson: how to allocate your energy for a long trek."
The three of them immediately became serious.
After Kitazawa finished speaking, he led them on a run.
According to the ninjas' speed, it would take about three days to reach the Land of Water.
Of course, Kitazawa and his group were not planning to travel across the entire Land of Water.
If you only go to the area where the Land of Water and the Land of Fire are adjacent, you can cut the time in half, and it won't even take two days.
"Hinata, your breathing is too fast, don't rush."
Kitazawa glanced back and said.
Hinata Hyuga immediately adjusted her breathing upon hearing this.
"Hua, your steps are off. You need to keep the distance between each step roughly the same."
Kitazawa smiled and said, "Haimaru did a good job."
"Wang Wang!"
Greyball immediately wagged its tail happily.
sunset.
The four of them arrived at the beach.
Kitazawa took out the small boat he had prepared beforehand and said, "You all rest well, I'll row the boat."
Hinata Hyuga, Shino Aburame, and Hana Inuzuka collapsed onto the boat.
They had been running all day and were exhausted, so they didn't care about their appearance anymore.
The three Grey Maru brothers were in a similar state, panting with their mouths open.
Only Kitazawa appears unchanged.
That is indeed the case.
He has the bloodline of the Senju clan, plus the Yin Seal, so he could run for three days and three nights without any problems.
Kitazawa stretched out his hand, and chakra surged forth, propelling the small boat toward the Land of Water.
He suddenly remembered that in the original work, Jiraiya had taught Naruto Uzumaki how to row a boat using the Rasengan.
Kitazawa shook his head, recalling the plot of White.
Bai lives in a village where it snows all year round.
Because of the Blood Mist Village, the villagers deeply resent the Bloodline Limit.
Haku's mother thus concealed her Ice Release abilities and lived in the village.
But Bai's father discovered her ice-based escape technique and immediately organized the villagers to kill her.
When they were killing Haku, Haku awakened his Ice Release and used it to kill them.
From then on, he wandered through the streets and alleys of the Land of Water until he met Zabuza Momochi.
Before arriving, Kitazawa had his secret service investigate and had roughly determined the location of the village.
His plan was simple: to search the surrounding area, using the village as the center.
Time passed slowly.
Night falls.
Kitazawa moored the small boat on a deserted island.
Hinata and her two companions rested on the boat for two hours and had recovered a lot of their energy.
"Flower, set up two tents."
Kitazawa instructed, "Shino, check the surroundings and set up traps. Hinata, prepare dinner for tonight."
"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei."
The three of them immediately sprang into action.
Kitazawa stood still, giving them instructions.
The two tents were quickly set up.
Hinata Hyuga had learned to cook, but she had always cooked at home before. This was the first time she had cooked in front of Kitazawa.
She even wanted to cook with her eyes rolled back.
But remembering Kitazawa's words about eliminating any waste of chakra during the mission, she could only suppress the urge.
Fortunately, she managed to finish her dinner without any major incidents.
"Hinata, you're really amazing."
Inuzuka Hana exclaimed in surprise, "I can't even cook."
"I don't know either."
Shino Aburame adjusted her glasses and said.
"It's nothing special."
Hinata Hyuga said somewhat embarrassedly.
"We've already entered the territory of the Land of Water, and we could encounter Kirigakure ninjas at any moment,"
After dinner, Kitazawa reminded him, "As a ninja, you must remain vigilant even when you're sleeping."
"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei."
Hinata and the other two entered the tent and took out their sleeping bags.
Kitazawa was not asleep.
He sat outside the tent keeping watch.
Kitazawa raised his head and looked up at the night sky.
He was thinking about how to complete the system task of getting first place in the practical exam.
Although the system is intellectually challenged, it still has basic logic.
If he wants to get first place, it means he has to perform well in the mission.
If it's a task to find someone, then you have to find them before Hinata and the other two.
But that alone doesn't guarantee first place.
If you want extra points, you'll need some surprises.
For example, encountering ninjas from Kirigakure.
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