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

"You two are here, please have a seat first."

Rasa rubbed his temples. After the two of them sat down, he handed over a scroll.

"This is a message from Konoha, it just arrived, but the situation is a bit urgent, so please take a look."

"Konoha?"

Chiyo and Ebizo exchanged glances, they both had no idea what had happened.

The relationship between Konoha and Sunagakure wasn't exactly good.

After all, the Land of Fire is located in the center of the continent, with fertile land, excellent climate, abundant resources, and convenient transportation—all things that the 'barren land' of the Land of Wind craved!

Or rather, there was no one in the entire Ninja World who didn't covet the Land of Fire.

Even if they were indeed allies, this alliance was only formed after their defeat.

"A message from Konoha? What happened again?"

Chiyo asked somewhat puzzled, but she also opened the scroll. Ebizo leaned over from the side to read it with Chiyo.

In just a moment, both of their faces froze!

"Th-this… how is this possible?!"

Rasa said with some annoyance, "It is indeed unbelievable, but I think you both should have received the intelligence."

"A major battle broke out on the border of the Land of Earth, and it's suspected that Ōnoki was involved. That area is now sealed off, but there are reports that Konoha people might be doing something."

"Yes, I received it."

Ebizo nodded. He managed Sunagakure's intelligence system, and even though he was semi-retired, he still knew many things.

Moreover, Iwagakure was one of their main enemies. Back then, to tie down Kirigakure and focus on Iwagakure, they even sold Pakura.

"But Konoha's intelligence this time is of great importance, after all, it involves…"

"I know the gravity of it, that's why I called you here." Rasa shook his head, he also had a headache now.

"The Third Kazekage's human puppet. No matter what, we must investigate this matter thoroughly."

"And they also mentioned that the one controlling the Third Kazekage is a red-haired puppeteer who looks exceptionally young. Do you think this could be…?"

"Impossible!"

Before Ebizo could speak, Chiyo on the side couldn't hold back.

How could she not know what Rasa meant?

But halfway through her words, she couldn't continue, because she knew it was actually possible, she just couldn't accept it.

"Therefore, I intend to entrust this matter to you two for investigation, and the contact with Konoha will also be handled by you."

Rasa didn't want to argue with Chiyo. He just glanced at the two of them and then stood up.

"Thank you both for your hard work, I'll take my leave now."

With that, he turned and left, leaving only the siblings sitting silently in the Kazekage's office, bathed in the twilight.

— — —

Inside Iwagakure.

"Hmph, that brat Deidara!"

Ōnoki looked at the document from Konoha in his hand, his eyes wide open, and Kitsuchi stood beside him, not daring to speak.

Neither Ōnoki nor Kitsuchi had expected that Deidara would actually dare to do such a thing, turning around and going to Konoha?

It was fortunate that Deidara's mind was filled with nothing but explosions and art. He had no interest in confidential information.

Otherwise, Ōnoki would not just be angry right now.

"What do we do now?"

Looking at the wide-eyed Ōnoki, Kitsuchi subconsciously gulped and asked softly.

Facing Ōnoki, Kitsuchi was still quite afraid. This was not only the Third Tsuchikage but also his own father.

"What else can we do? Since Konoha wants to make contact, they probably intend to get some intelligence through Deidara." Ōnoki snorted coldly, then let out a helpless sigh.

"Perfect, we also have something we want. Go get Deidara back, and it'll be a good opportunity to test Konoha as well."

Ōnoki was very clear-headed. He knew Konoha must have some objective, and this incident was definitely Konoha's doing.

Now that Konoha was willing to make contact, it must be due to 'ineffective handling', and they were looking for a breakthrough with him.

He could also go with the flow and see if he could figure things out from Konoha.

"Especially, that guy who uses Flying Thunder God!"

"But he doesn't look like Kakashi, so who exactly is this white-haired guy? I haven't heard of a powerful white-haired Ninja appearing in Konoha…"

— — —

"Takemi, why are you here so early?"

Konoha Hospital, early morning.

Kakashi, still groggy from sleep, looked at Takemi, who was holding flowers, and immediately felt a headache.

Takemi said, "Kakashi-sensei, you're in the hospital again, of course I have to come see you."

Kakashi said, "Actually, you don't need to…"

"It's fine. I'll help you arrange the flowers." Takemi paid no attention to Kakashi's words.

He arranged the flowers, and then sat down.

"Sid the flower shop open so early?"

Kakashi rubbed his head, seemingly unable to understand, but Takemi shrugged and smiled.

"I went early, but I was lucky, I ran into Ino."

But as soon as he mentioned Ino, the corner of his mouth twitched.

Because he found that Ino's hair was yellow.

He came so early today because he was worried about being entangled by a certain blonde again.

Yesterday's experience made him decide not to accompany her today.

He might as well come and hang out with Kakashi. After all, he had been following Kakashi for almost a year since he graduated.

"Hmm, and Guy and Jiraiya…"

Takemi realized that not many people had taught him, but every single one of them was an absolute powerhouse.

Such treatment was truly not something an average person could experience.

"Seriously, I think you just can't stand that Iwagakure kid anymore, can you?"

Kakashi rolled his eyes, now he was awake. He casually pulled out the book from under his pillow and began to read it.

"That kid is indeed a bit of a chatterbox and a little crazy, but I feel his nature isn't bad. Otherwise, the Third Tsuchikage wouldn't have taken him as a disciple."

Indeed, it was even highly probable that he intended to train him to become the Tsuchikage.

Takemi nodded and leaned against the bed, speaking, "He's just too crazy, insisting that I share the same artistic view as him. That was just a simple application of Flying Thunder God."

"That's not simple anymore, Takemi." Kakashi sighed.

Recalling Takemi's performance, he was truly filled with endless emotion.

In fact, it wasn't just him. Jiraiya, who had personally participated, and Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had heard their detailed accounts yesterday, all felt the same.

The seemingly endless puppets filling the sky were almost instantly annihilated by Takemi.

Such shock was truly indescribable. They now understood why Ōnoki had reacted so strongly.

"It's a pity I didn't have the honor of witnessing it…"

Yesterday, after Sarutobi Hiruzen learned the details of these events, he couldn't help but let out a sigh of emotion.

They now largely believed one thing. As long as Takemi didn't encounter any problems, his achievements would surpass those of Minato.

"But you were too impulsive."

Though he thought this, Kakashi still decided to 'educate' his disciple. He hoped his disciple could protect himself better.

"Using such methods in Iwagakure territory will only infuriate the Third Tsuchikage. You must remember that."

Takemi said, "But there was no other way at the time. That was the only countermeasure I could think of, and I succeeded, didn't I?"

Takemi smiled casually, he was in a very good mood right now.

"Otherwise, Kakashi-sensei, why don't you teach me some more powerful techniques?"

"I can't. Now you'll have to figure it out yourself."

Kakashi immediately buried his head in his book. He wanted to teach, but he truly couldn't.

Moreover, he himself needed to develop the abilities of his Mangekyo Sharingan. His confrontation with Itachi this time had greatly benefited him.