Chapter 96 Transition! Lake Biwa is about to give birth!
After several days of recuperation on Wu Ming Mountain, Fujiwara Tetsuya and his three companions finally embarked on their journey back.
It was during their journey that the four of them learned about the events in Shuofeng City.
Although a lot of blood was shed, there was nothing worth regretting or pitying.
In this world, if you make a mistake or choose the wrong side, no matter who you are, you will always pay the price.
Konoha!
Looking at the familiar scenery before them, Fujiwara Tetsuya and Uchiha Mikoto's expressions immediately relaxed considerably.
Once inside the Village, they no longer needed to constantly keep their nerves taut as they did during missions.
However, now was not the time for them to completely relax.
Before that, they still had to go to the Hokage Office to meet Hokage-sama.
"Hokage-sama, the Thirteenth Squad has arrived!"
After a brief announcement, Fujiwara Tetsuya and his three companions entered the room one after another.
"Hokage-sama!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's complexion looked good.
Compared to before, he seemed to have a bit more color.
Evidently, the financial abundance had made the Hero of Shinobi feel much more at ease.
"Oh, Tetsuya!"
"You've returned!"
"The Thirteenth Squad performed well on this mission!"
"I've learned about the mission from the intelligence Jonin Oboro Inuzuka sent."
"It was truly a dangerous battle!"
Perhaps it was due to the Thirteenth Squad's efforts, or perhaps it was because the completion of this mission brought considerable benefits to Konoha.
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze became incredibly gentle.
This also caused a certain unease to rise in Fujiwara Tetsuya's heart.
He was still just a child.
"Hokage-sama, as Ninja of the Village, these are all things we should do."
"Tetsuya, you don't have to be overly modest."
"These are all things you risked your lives for; you deserve the praise you receive."
"Furthermore, to commend your performance on this mission, after discussion by the Village, the mission's rank will be adjusted to S-rank!"
"Not only will an S-rank mission completion experience be added to your Ninja records, but the mission reward will also be issued according to S-rank standards!"
"S-rank?"
Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi's benevolent face, even the usually composed Fujiwara Tetsuya was moved.
The reward for an S-rank mission is usually around a million ryo.
But this time, unlike the previous reconnaissance mission to Mist Island with Jiraiya, he led the team himself.
According to the usual distribution ratio, after the Village deducted its share, he would probably receive three to four hundred thousand ryo.
It was a clear path to becoming rich!
"Then, thank you, Hokage-sama!"
When money is offered, there's no reason not to accept it.
After leaving the Hokage Building, the members of the Thirteenth Squad dispersed.
Of course, Fujiwara Tetsuya also gave his companions a holiday.
At least for the next two or three days, they wouldn't be coming to the Hokage Building to take on missions.
...Konoha 36th year, October!
Another year and more passed in the blink of an eye.
At this moment, two and a half years had passed since Fujiwara Tetsuya arrived in the Ninja World.
By age, Fujiwara Tetsuya was already nine and a half years old.
He had taken another big step towards his goal of becoming an adult.
October of Konoha's 36th year was much livelier than usual.
This was simply because the wife of Konoha's Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi was nearing childbirth.
Many Ninja who had connections, as well as the dignitaries of the Land of Fire, either rushed back themselves or sent representatives.
They waited for the moment the child was born to present a generous gift to Hokage-sama.
At the very least, they could build some connections.
"Finally made it back!"
On this day, three familiar figures appeared at Konoha's gate.
They were Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru.
Immediately after completing an S-rank mission, the three of them received a notification from Anbu.
Their teacher's wife, Sarutobi Biwa Lake, might be going into labor early.
Fortunately, they made it back in time.
"Orochimaru! Jiraiya!"
"I'm going straight to Sensei's house."
"What about you two?"
Looking at the bustling scene on the street, Tsunade stopped at a corner.
Her gaze flickered towards the indifferent Orochimaru and the constantly peeking Jiraiya.
"Cough..."
"We're naturally going to Sensei's too!"
Tsunade's contemptuous gaze made Jiraiya's body stiffen, as if he had taken ten thousand critical hits.
His goddess seemed to disdain him even more.
Fortunately, at the critical moment, Orochimaru stepped forward, which also helped Jiraiya out of his predicament.
"That's right! Orochimaru and I are also going to Sensei's place!"
It wasn't until Tsunade turned her head and walked towards the Sarutobi Clan's compound that Jiraiya let out a sigh of relief, as if a great burden had been lifted.
He wiped the cold sweat from his brow.
As Tsunade matured, the attraction and pressure she exerted on Jiraiya constantly increased.
If before, his greatest fear was their teacher, Konoha's Third Hokage, then sorry, it had changed now.
"Jiraiya! Don't just stand there!"
"Let's go! Don't keep Sensei and the others waiting!"
At Orochimaru's urging, Jiraiya quickly followed.
"I didn't expect Lady Tsunade, Lord Orochimaru, and Lord Jiraiya to all rush back!"
Shortly after Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya left, two figures gradually emerged from a shop.
The boy, around ten years old, was dressed simply, with a katana slung diagonally at his waist.
His youthful face was filled with a resolute expression.
The girl, around fourteen or fifteen, wore a cherry blossom kimono.
Her skin was fair, her eyes bright, her teeth white, and her figure graceful, like a captivating snow lotus.
A charming fragrance occasionally wafted from her dark hair.
These two were none other than Fujiwara Tetsuya and Uchiha Mikoto.
In a way, it could be called a date between a boy and a girl.
"Mikoto!"
"Lord Jiraiya and the others clearly have important matters; it's best if we don't disturb them."
"By the way! I heard a new sushi restaurant just opened nearby! How about we go try it today?"
Meeting the girl's gaze, Fujiwara Tetsuya's expression didn't change much.
He didn't give the girl a chance to respond, turning and pulling her towards the street not far away.
However, the moment he turned, Fujiwara Tetsuya couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
Why didn't he say hello?
It was quite simple.
Because Reikun was there.
This reason would be sufficient for any time traveler (transmigrator).
However, Fujiwara Tetsuya could only keep this thought to himself.
Otherwise, if such words were to accidentally reach Orochimaru's ears one day, he was absolutely certain that Orochimaru would personally seek him out and, incidentally, discuss Ninjutsu matters with him.
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