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“I have already finished my work, so this is not slacking off.”
Tsunade explained.
"Lift your foot up and make room for me."
Kitazawa patted her smooth instep and said.
"You have no manners!"
Tsunade glared at him.
She lifted her leg, and after he sat down, she placed her fair, delicate foot on his thigh.
What are you doing?
Kitazawa glanced at her toes, which were painted with nail polish, and asked.
"Give me a massage."
Tsunade shifted her position, finding a more comfortable spot, and said casually.
"You must have a really comfortable job as a teacher."
Kitazawa reached out, rolled up her trouser leg, and placed it on her calf.
What do you want from me?
Tsunade's lips curled slightly; she was in a good mood. She asked, "..."
"I'm going out tomorrow to take the students on a mission."
While massaging her calves, Kitazawa said, "I probably won't be back for about a month."
"So long?"
Tsunade's smile froze.
"perhaps."
Kitazawa explained, "It might not be a month; he could be back in half a month."
"With your abilities, what task could possibly take a month?"
Tsunade frowned slightly and asked.
"Go to the Land of Wind and capture a Jonin."
Kitazawa said, half-jokingly, "He's good at hiding; we haven't found his location yet."
"You can send the secret service to find it."
Upon hearing this, Tsunade felt somewhat relieved and relaxed.
"Ah."
Kitazawa nodded.
He didn't mean to lie to Tsunade; it was just that it was difficult to explain.
When are you leaving tomorrow?
Tsunade thought for a moment and then asked.
Nine o'clock in the morning.
Kitazawa chuckled and asked, "Do you still intend to give it to me?"
"Is that not allowed?"
Tsunade countered with a question.
"No need."
Kitazawa refused, saying, "I'm not a child."
Tsunade pursed her lips upon hearing this.
She withdrew her foot, sat up, and looked at him.
Kitazawa was taken aback and met her gaze.
Just as he was about to speak, Tsunade straightened up and kissed him.
Kitazawa could feel the warm touch and her reluctance to part.
His heart warmed instantly.
After a long while, their lips parted.
"You go back first."
Tsunade, her cheeks slightly flushed and panting, spoke.
"Didn't you finish your work?"
Kitazawa stood up, took her hand, and said, "Let's go back together."
Tsunade paused for a moment, then nodded.
The next day arrived.
Nine o'clock in the morning.
Kakashi Hatake arrived first.
Accompanying him were his three students: Uchiha Sasuke, Kaguya Kimimaro, and Hyuga Neji.
"Sasuke!"
A familiar voice rang out.
"...?"
Sasuke Uchiha's lips twitched.
Wasn't their ninja team already full? How did Naruto Uzumaki suddenly appear?
Kakashi Hatake did not tell them the specifics of the mission.
Because he didn't know either, he only knew that he was going to Loulan.
He simply didn't tell Uchiha Sasuke and the others, and waited for Kitazawa to arrive so he could tell them.
Why are you here?
Uchiha Sasuke asked.
"I'll go to Loulan with you!"
Naruto Uzumaki said with a big smile.
Qing told him about these tasks.
Loulan?
Uchiha Sasuke subconsciously looked at Hatake Kakashi.
"It is indeed a trip to Loulan."
Kakashi Hatake explained, "When Kitazawa arrives, he will tell us about the details of this mission."
"Is Kitazawa-sensei going too?"
Hyuga Neji was surprised.
"This is a joint mission between the two teams."
Kakashi Hatake replied, "And Hinata and Shino."
"Neji, why didn't Hinata come with you?"
Sasuke Uchiha noticed the blind spot and couldn't help but ask.
"I do not know."
Hyuga Neji paused for a moment, then said, "Hinata didn't tell me, nor did she contact me."
"She went to see Mr. Kitazawa, she'll be here soon."
Aburame Shino suddenly said.
"Shino, when did you get here?"
Naruto scratched his head and asked in confusion.
"It just arrived."
Shino Aburame adjusted her glasses and said.
"You walk so quietly, I didn't even notice!"
Naruto Uzumaki said with a look of surprise.
"I've discovered that, which means your strength is not enough."
Sasuke Uchiha glanced at him and said in a calm tone.
"As expected of Sasuke!"
Naruto Uzumaki gave a thumbs up and said, "My youth still needs to be worked on!"
"..."
Uchiha Sasuke hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
"Teacher Kitazawa!"
Naruto Uzumaki spotted Kitazawa not far away and quickly called out.
"You always have so much energy."
Kitazawa stepped forward and said with a smile.
Behind him followed Hinata Hyuga.
"Because this is youth!"
Naruto Uzumaki said, his teeth flashing.
"Alright, let's go."
Kitazawa shook his head and said.
"Teacher Kitazawa."
Sasuke Uchiha asked, "Who is our mission target?"
"A Jonin from Sunagakure."
Kitazawa replied.
"Only one?"
Sasuke Uchiha looked surprised.
The same applies to Neji Hyuga, Kimimaro Kaguya, and others.
One Jonin, and eight of them went. What heinous crime did this Jonin commit?
"He is quite strong; you'll understand once you see him."
Kitazawa coughed lightly and reminded everyone, "Let's quicken our pace and try to get to the Land of Wind before dark."
"Yes, Kitazawa-sensei."
Uchiha Sasuke and the others said in unison.
Kakashi Hatake did not speak.
He kept thinking about what mission he had undertaken in Loulan when he was a teenager, and why he had no recollection of it at all.
Time passed slowly.
As dusk fell, they arrived at the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind.
After resting for a night, they continued their journey and officially entered the Land of Wind.
The vegetation on the ground dwindled, eventually turning into endless yellow sand.
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