Naruto: What Kind of Starter Pack is 13 Years Late?

"Seriously, I didn't expect to encounter such troublesome things when looking for a mission."

After coming out, Jiraiya couldn't help but complain a bit.

He turned to look at Kakashi and asked, "Are you alright, Kakashi? I dragged you here right after you were discharged."

"Don't worry."

Kakashi shook his head, then smiled and said, "Actually, I was fine long ago. It's just that the doctors there wouldn't let me leave."

"Indeed, when I visited Kakashi-sensei, I even saw him sneaking to the rooftop to train." Takemi nodded from behind.

Although Kakashi had been in the hospital for a month and a half, he hadn't truly been idle.

Takemi was also curious now. He didn't know how Kakashi's Mangekyo Sharingan was doing.

In the original story, it was three years later that the Kamui, capable of twisting space, was displayed.

But Kakashi had immediately created 'Kamui Shuriken' and 'Kamui Raikiri' right after obtaining the complete Kamui.

Perhaps, there really was a surprise?

"Speaking of which, Iwagakure seems a bit far. Which way should we go?" Takemi shook his head, pondered for a moment, then asked.

"Three paths: Land of Waterfalls, Land of Grass, and Land of Rain."

"Choose the closer one, Land of Grass…"

Kakashi was silent for a moment after hearing the question, but then he quickly spoke.

Actually, as soon as Iwagakure was mentioned, he thought of this, but he decided to face his sorrowful place directly.

"Let's go through the Land of Rain!"

However, before he could finish, Jiraiya interrupted him.

Jiraiya burst into laughter, then said, "Land of Rain is my lucky place! I faced that old man Hanzō there, and…"

Speaking of which, Jiraiya himself paused, then shook his head and continued, "I once had three disciples there, but unfortunately, endless wars have buried them. I, as their teacher, was not very competent. This time, let's go through the Land of Rain. I can also pay my respects to them."

Jiraiya spoke freely, but the heaviness in his tone was evident to everyone, which made Takemi secretly shake his head.

He wanted to choose Takigakure, but Jiraiya seemed very insistent.

"That place is not your lucky place." Takemi muttered to himself.

Right at this moment, his system suddenly popped up.

[Obtained Jiraiya's Exclusive Side Mission 2]

[Dead or Alive]

[Assist Jiraiya in investigating Akatsuki related intelligence]

[Exclusive Side Missions will not affect normal side missions]

[Accept?]

"..."

The next morning.

Takemi woke up early. After a simple wash, he didn't forget to run to Naruto's window and shout inside.

"Hey, Naruto, I'm off on a mission. Remember to water my flowers!"

"Damn it, what time is it?!"

Naruto was startled awake by the shout, but when he opened the window, he found that Takemi had already run off.

"Seriously..."

Naruto rubbed his sleepy eyes and sighed helplessly.

"That scoundrel! But he's on a mission again? I'm so envious..."

While Naruto was muttering to himself, Takemi had already arrived at a flower shop. Although it was still early, he had already arranged the time yesterday.

Sure enough, when he arrived at the flower shop, he saw Ino waiting for him there.

"Morning, Ino."

"Takemi."

Ino immediately greeted Takemi when she saw him appear.

"My apologies for making you get up so early."

Takemi walked over with a smile, and Ino smiled back, handing him the flowers she was holding.

"It's fine, Takemi. I've already prepared the flowers for you. They're all the chrysanthemums you wanted."

"Thank you."

Takemi took the flowers and nodded.

Although he didn't know much about flower language, chrysanthemums seemed to be a traditional choice, symbolizing mourning and respect.

Especially yellow chrysanthemums, which apparently symbolize longing.

Anyway, he knew that choosing them would never be wrong.

"Takemi, are you going to pay respects to someone?"

Watching Takemi examine the flowers in his hand, Ino couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

She quickly added, "Please don't mind me if I'm being rude."

"It's nothing, these aren't for me." Takemi shook his head.

He took out a scroll and sealed the bundle of flowers inside, then said with a smile, "A certain someone is paying respects to his disciple, I guess. Although I don't think it's necessary, since he mentioned it, I figured it's better to prepare."

He had remembered Jiraiya's words from yesterday. Even though he knew Nagato and Konan weren't dead, Yahiko was certainly gone. It wouldn't hurt to buy some flowers for Jiraiya as preparation.

However, he was also curious about one thing. If Kakashi had decided to go through the Land of Grass yesterday, would his exclusive side mission have changed again?

"Thank you for your trouble, Ino. I'll take my leave now."

Shaking his head, Takemi put away the scroll and spoke to Ino. The next moment, his figure flickered and he disappeared from the spot.

"Oh, the flowers need care..."

Ino saw his figure vanish instantly and immediately grew anxious, but unfortunately, she couldn't find anything.

"Seriously, wait a minute."

But soon, she also became curious.

"He's gentle and handsome, too. He doesn't seem like the person who, according to legend, sends all his teammates to the hospital..."

Konoha Gate.

When Takemi arrived, he found that Jiraiya and Kakashi had already gathered. He was, in fact, the last one to arrive.

"Seriously, why are you so late today?"

Jiraiya couldn't help but grumble at the newly arrived Takemi, while Kakashi smiled beside him.

"Alright, it's still early, actually. Let's get going."

"Indeed, we should go."

Jiraiya nodded, and the three of them quickly left the village.

However, on the way, Jiraiya couldn't help but give a warning, "Be careful when we go through the Land of Rain this time. Hanzo is not someone to be trifled with."

"Even though he hasn't shown himself much these past few years, no one dares to question his strength. Even Tsunade, Orochimaru, and I couldn't do anything against him back then."

"Is that so?"

Takemi nodded, but inwardly, he couldn't help but wonder if that guy was already bones by now.

He remembered that Nagato's first target for revenge was Hanzo, but because the Land of Rain was so isolated, no news had spread.

"But there's no need to worry too much."

Jiraiya saw Takemi deep in thought and couldn't help but smile.

"The Land of Rain is just like the Land of Fire, the core of all their secrets lies within their Ninja Village. As long as we don't go looking for trouble in Amegakure, there won't be much of a problem."

"I have no interest in making trouble for myself, and besides, when I brought those three kids, we were always in more secluded areas, not close to Amegakure."

"I understand."

Takemi nodded. He knew this much.

If he remembered correctly, Jiraiya was only discovered by the Rainmaker Jutsu when he infiltrated Amegakure.

Just as Jiraiya said, as long as they weren't foolish and were careful, they wouldn't have too many problems.

The three of them moved quickly, chatting and laughing along the way, making it quite relaxed.

Moreover, the climate in the Land of Fire was excellent, and everywhere they looked, it was peaceful.

However, a few days later, as they entered the Land of Rain, everything changed.

"Does the rain in this place really never stop?"

Takemi, wearing a full set of rain gear and a straw hat, looked at the gloomy sky and couldn't help but shake his head.

"And this place is truly sparsely populated, it feels very oppressive too."

"That's not a feeling, it's a fact."

Jiraiya, leading the way, sighed when he heard this.

"The Land of Rain seems to be cursed by the heavens, always weeping, and this place has been long affected by rebellions and wars, so everyone is very suppressed."

"Perhaps the only good place here is within Amegakure, after all, Hanzo is stationed there. As for the outside environment..."

"Not all places are like the Land of Fire."