With the Kizuna System in hand, Kizuna currently has two most important tasks.
First.
Establish bonds with characters from the original story.
And Nawaki.
He is the crucial starting point for Kizuna to build his network of bonds; with him as an anchor, he can establish bonds with a group of important or unimportant story characters from the original work.
Second.
How to construct his own fighting style.
In the future, he will surely master hundreds or even thousands of Ninjutsu, just like the Third Hokage or Kakashi.
But combat certainly isn't about mutually unleashing one's Ninjutsu, where the one with more Ninjutsu wins.
Kizuna initially thought of focusing on various highly secure clone Jutsu as the core, constantly building and perfecting his Ninjutsu arsenal to be able to calmly deal with all types of Ninja.
But he has a problem.
That is, the secret family Jutsu he obtained are difficult to use, unlike ordinary Five-Element Ninjutsu.
Secret Jutsu are the foundation for various great clans to establish themselves in the Ninja World.
To rashly use them in front of others would be equivalent to exposing the secrets of the great secret Jutsu clans.
It's easy to end up on the assassination list of a secret Jutsu clan.
It seems that when I don't have strength and influence, the fact that I know secret Jutsu must absolutely not be known to anyone… Kizuna pondered this as he walked upstairs.
He arrived at a very spacious and simple room, with nothing but a long table and two chairs.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, in his prime, was hunched over the table, writing and drawing, his red and white Hokage hat, emblazoned with the character for 'Fire,' placed to the side.
Next to him was a Chunin from the administrative department, helping him with official duties.
And his squad leader Orochimaru and two teammates were standing by, seemingly having waited for a while.
Kizuna was the last to arrive.
"Sorry, I'm late." Although he wasn't actually late, Kizuna still chose to apologize as he walked over.
"The agreed time hasn't passed yet, no need to apologize, Kizuna-san." Nawaki, wearing a brown open-front vest over a chainmail-like mesh undershirt, patted Kizuna's shoulder to comfort him.
"That's right, there are still five minutes until the agreed meeting time."
Shibi Aburame, not wanting to be ignored by his teammates, lowered his head slightly, burying his face in his high collar, and said in a muffled voice.
"Come with me."
Orochimaru didn't say anything, walked past Kizuna, leaving behind his long, flowing hair, and headed towards the Third Hokage.
The San Xiao Zhi followed closely behind him.
"My squad is all here, we can assign the mission now, Hiruzen-sensei."
Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was hunched over his work and seemed a bit overworked, a rare glimpse of longing and respect flickered in Orochimaru's usually cold eyes.
However, it was only for an instant; Kizuna and his two teammates behind him didn't notice it at all.
They couldn't see it either.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped writing, looked up at his proud disciple, and the Genin he led behind him.
"You're all here. These are your missions for the next week."
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a stack of mission documents from the administrative Chunin's hand and placed them in front of Orochimaru.
Orochimaru nodded.
He picked up the mission documents and casually flipped through them, and Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his gaze to the three behind him.
His eyes were kind, and he smiled and nodded at the 'future of Konoha.'
Aside from Nawaki, who had just greeted the Third Hokage Hiruzen with a smile, Shibi Aburame and Kizuna both kept their heads slightly bowed, but their eyes occasionally scrutinized the Third Hokage before them.
This powerful Ninja, who stood at the pinnacle of Konoha and was known as the [Professor].
He inspired admiration in every Ninja Academy student who had heard his speeches on the will of fire.
As expected of the Hokage hailed as the strongest of all generations; just his aura makes the insects in my body dare not move… Shibi Aburame thought with a secret awe.
Is this the Third Hokage who was defeated by Naruto's E-rank Sexy Jutsu? I remember in the story he often used a crystal ball to peek into women's hot spring baths… Kizuna subconsciously recalled this impressive piece of information from before.
The energetic Nawaki is still so lively, the Aburame Clan child has also inherited the clan's silent and reliable personality, and Wei Fang Ban Ren, who has the bloodline of two clans… Hmm?
Why does his gaze not seem to hold the same admiration as before? Instead, there's an indescribable change… Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes narrowed slightly.
He subconsciously suspected his old partner.
Is it Danzo?
Did he contact Wei Fang Ban Ren behind my back?
Kizuna had no idea that Danzo Shimura, jokingly called the 'Pot-Slinger,' had unknowingly taken the blame for him.
Perhaps that's just his reputation… "You have one week to familiarize yourselves with the procedures for various missions."
Walking on the street, Orochimaru, shaking the rolled-up mission documents in his hand, said to his three students.
The three-person squad following behind, all six eyes, were staring intently at the mission documents in Orochimaru's hand.
The energetic Nawaki noticed a key point and asked curiously, "Big Brother Orochimaru, what will we do after a week?"
"Head to the Land of Rain, where battles are taking place!"
Orochimaru's unique husky voice and the information he spoke startled the three-person squad.
"That's great! This will be my first step to becoming the strongest Ninja!"
Nawaki cheered, raising his arm, declaring his Ninja Way.
Not so!
You'll be blown sky-high by a paper bomb trap… Kizuna, who looked like a child but already knew the subsequent plot of Hokage, silently complained.
However, this was also his opportunity; as long as he saved Nawaki, countless powerful Ninja bonds would come pouring down on him like rain.
This was his first step towards the pinnacle of the Ninja World (voice cracking)!
...Ugh~
At the Konoha sewer outlet.
Team 7's first mission location.
Kizuna held tongs, using Chakra to adhere to the soles of his feet, standing on the black and foul sewage surface.
He picked up the garbage floating in the dirty water, which was causing blockages, and threw it into the trash can on his back.
The Ninja's water-walking technique is truly convenient!
Not at all!!!
Even with a nose plug.
The fishy smell, like a septic tank mixed with rotten eggs, drilled straight into his nose.
He couldn't take it anymore!
Kizuna immediately made a bold decision: to hand this D-rank mission over to a C-rank Water Clone.
Water Clone: The main body doesn't treat clones as people! Speak for me, speak for me!!
"Big Brother Orochimaru, the sewer is too stinky, I'm really going to throw up…"
Not only Kizuna couldn't stand it, but Nawaki was the same; before he could even finish speaking, the stench had already made him dry heave uncontrollably.
"…"
Shibi Aburame, with his face buried in his high collar, didn't speak; though his expression couldn't be seen, his shoulders were trembling slightly.
Standing on a high platform.
Hearing Nawaki's unfinished complaint and the embarrassment of the other students, Orochimaru smiled slightly.
"I'll teach you a method to quickly clear the garbage."
Stare~!
The three-person squad, speechless from the stench, looked up at Orochimaru, their eyes filled with longing… Splash!
Their open-toed Ninja shoes lightly stepped on the sewage surface.
Kizuna controlled the Chakra at his feet to burst forth, transforming into a secondary thrust for his body, which instantly became a nimble little rocket, darting through the sewage area.
In addition, Nawaki and Shibi Aburame, like Kizuna, turned into afterimages, whooshing back and forth across the sewage.
After a dozen seconds… Ugh~
The three-person squad lined up, sprawled on the ground by the sewage, and in perfect unison, they spewed out a 'flowing rainbow.'
"Big Brother Orochimaru, this method is useless!" Nawaki, who had thrown up his overnight meal, protested strongly to Orochimaru.
"Mhm, mhm."
Kizuna and Shibi Aburame firmly stood with Nawaki, jointly denouncing their teacher Orochimaru.
While the Body Flicker Technique could speed them up, the pungent stench during movement also aggressively rushed into their nasal cavities.
Sometimes, if they weren't careful, they'd inhale a big gulp… Tsk!
The taste was both refreshing and intoxicating.
Orochimaru, arms crossed, leaning against a tree in the shade, with his eyes closed, muttered in response.
"My method was 'to allow you to quickly clear garbage.' Aren't you clearing garbage quickly?"
Uh~
The three-person squad stared dumbfounded at their teacher Orochimaru.
They were powerless to refute him.
So this is the Orochimaru you are; I only knew you'd be perverted in the future, but I didn't expect you to be so devious… Kizuna thought to himself, looking at the somewhat unfamiliar Orochimaru.
"Alright, once you've finished throwing up, continue with the mission. I'll treat you to Akimichi Clan barbecue for lunch!" Orochimaru said calmly, still with his eyes closed.
"Oh! Big Brother Orochimaru is the best!"
"Thank you, Teacher Orochimaru!"
As soon as the three-person squad heard they would be eating Akimichi Clan barbecue again, they immediately forgot everything that had just happened, thanking Teacher Orochimaru for the treat.
He wondered if it was an illusion.
Kizuna seemed to catch a fleeting smile on Teacher Orochimaru's lips.
Ding!
[Shallow Bond Deepened: Teacher-Student]
[Story Character: Orochimaru]
[Obtained: D-rank Ninjutsu, Leaf Body Flicker]
[Description: When moving, the body will be enveloped by a large amount of leaves.]
He definitely smiled… Kizuna affirmed in his heart, even as the Ninjutsu was being poured into his mind and body.