Chapter 57 – First Mission Outside the Village
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The Flying Thunder God Technique is the crown jewel of Space-Time Ninjutsu, its subtlety far beyond that of ordinary techniques.
Its learning curve is brutal, demanding not only extraordinary spatial perception but also Chakra control of the highest order.
And the farther the jump, the more Chakra it burns—geometrically. One slip and you can vanish forever between spaces.
Created by the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama and perfected by the Fourth Minato Namikaze, it earned the latter the moniker 'Yellow Flash' during the Third Great Ninja War.
To master it, Naruto has spent every spare moment studying the passages Kurama memorized from the scroll of seals.
Yet two weeks of post-graduation grind have still left him at the gate.
Coordinates drift, Chakra spikes, and once—his worst scare—half a room nearly ported into the void.
Can't rush greatness, I guess.
Wiping sweat from his brow, Naruto stared at the mangled Flying Thunder God seal on the floor and gave a wry laugh.
His personal Flying Thunder God Mark is shaped like the Uzumaki Clan's spiral crest.
His spatial sense is solid, but the technique's complexity dwarfs anything he's tried before.
After a long exhale he headed for the rendezvous point.
The four of them set off for the Hokage Office together.
To Naruto's surprise, Asuma Sarutobi and the new-generation Ino–Shika–Chō were already inside.
Two full teams packed into the Hokage's office—whatever this was, it was big.
Kakashi, glad you could make it.
Puffing on his pipe, the Third Hokage regarded them through a haze of smoke.
Lord Third, you summoned us—what's the mission?
Indeed there is one.
The Third nodded, expression grave.
Three days ago the Village accepted what was listed as a C-rank escort. The client lied about the danger level.
He unrolled the mission scroll; the rank stamped on it read 'A'.
Among the assassins after our client is the Hidden Mist renegade Zabuza Momochi. There's no question—this is now an A-rank.
Lowering his pipe, the Third swept his gaze across the six Genin and two Jonin present.
Given your combined strength, I'm assigning Team Ten to reinforce Team Eight. Eliminate Zabuza if the chance arises. Kakashi, you're Squad Leader; Asuma, second-in-command.
With respect, Hokage-sama, is that wise?
Kakashi's visible eye creased in a frown.
Zabuza was one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. Sending Genin against him?
His three students were still green.
Naruto's growth was startling, Sasuke's talent undeniable, Sakura catching up fast—but against a butcher from the Bloody Mist they were seedlings in a hurricane.
The Third exhaled a slow ring of smoke. I share your concern, but Team Eight is in immediate peril. And...
his gaze lingered on Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura,
"some Fledglings only learn to soar after they've weathered a storm.
"Because the enemy is formidable, we pool the strength of two squads. Kakashi—trust your students.
At the words 'Team Eight in danger' Asuma's face went white.
Kurenai Yuhi was their Jonin leader.
Without another word he spun toward the door, forgotten cigarette falling to the floor.
If you doubt yourself—or them—then stay behind, Kakashi.
Asuma's voice cracked with raw urgency.
Kurenai, his lover, might be bleeding out right now; the unflappable Jonin was gone.
Shikamaru sighed—he'd never seen their teacher lose composure.
Ino and Choji traded worried glances; they knew what Kurenai meant to Asuma.
Kakashi caught Asuma's shoulder. Get a grip. Panic kills faster than steel.
He turned to the Third: Hokage-sama, we accept. Request permission to deploy immediately.
Go. I'll have your Departure Papers filed retrograde. Make for the Land of Waves—now.
The Third handed Kakashi the scroll, face solemn.
Inuzuka Kiba's Ninken couriered this intel; review it en route.
Roger that.
Kakashi pocketed the scroll.
Team Seven, Team Ten—with me.
At his command they exploded into motion.
Asuma shot out first, too frantic even to light his ever-present cigarette.
Naruto and Sasuke locked eyes, then sprang after him; Sakura followed a heartbeat later.
Shikamaru kept pace without complaint—Team Eight were his friends too.
Ino and Choji flanked him; the two squads blurred across Konoha's rooftops and vanished over the wall.
At the gate, Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane simply stepped aside—orders from the Third had already reached them.
Once beyond the barrier Asuma poured on speed, a blur racing toward the Land of Waves.
He vaulted through the treetops, birds erupting from branches in his wake.
Hold up, Asuma—pace yourself!
Kakashi's shout fell on deaf ears; Asuma's mind held only images of Kurenai in peril.
Tch—keep up, don't let him out of sight.
Kakashi surged forward, silver mane whipping in the wind.
Naruto and the others pushed their bodies, branches whipping past.
Shikamaru analyzed while he ran: At this clip we'll burn a day's worth of Chakra before we even reach the Coast.
But Kurenai-sensei is in trouble right now...
Sasuke's Sharingan flared crimson in the sunlight. Then we rotate point and keep the squad's overall speed maxed.
Naruto shot ahead. I'll take the lead for a stretch, Asuma-sensei!
The team's hyperactive knucklehead had Stamina to spare.
That fact became brutally obvious on the long haul.
They reached the Land of Waves by the next dawn.
Morning Mist clung to the island; briny wind stung their faces.
Naruto leapt onto a seaside crag with Choji on his back and Ino in his arms, breathing easy.
Everyone except Kakashi and Asuma had taken turns riding piggyback to conserve Chakra for the final push.
Only now did they realize how monstrous Naruto's Stamina really was.
How... how is he still fine?
Sakura panted, staring at the blonde who hadn't even broken a sweat.
Shikamaru wiped his brow. Looks like he was holding back during every Spar.
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