Chapter 306: Actually, it's okay to lick anything! The third generation of taking advantage of the situation!
"You just signed the contract?"
At the Senju compound, Fujiwara Tetsuya, who had just returned from Shikkotsu Forest with Tsunade, looked at the contract scroll… the four bright red characters.
For a moment, he hadn't fully processed it… the process of signing with Shikkotsu Forest was far simpler than he had imagined.
After he hesitantly made his request… Slug Sage didn't even hesitate for a second, agreeing immediately.
All the strange and difficult trials Lady Tsunade had mentioned, he hadn't experienced a single one.
"Kid… I feel like you're deliberately showing off in front of me?"
"It's truly incomprehensible that a frivolous fellow like you would be the person Slug Sage spoke of, who would influence the future of the Ninja World."
"Cough~ Lady Tsunade, who can truly predict the future?"
"And please, do not reveal Slug Sage's prophecy."
Feeling Lady Tsunade's displeased gaze, Fujiwara Tetsuya was helpless… he could only continue to force a smile.
In a sense, he truly owed Lady Tsunade a great favor this time… in addition to the previous healing grace.
Even if he had to shamelessly kneel for a while, it wouldn't be something difficult to accept.
"Hmph~ Do I need you to remind me of such things?"
"Do you really think I'm like that idiot Jiraiya, who can't keep a single secret without wanting everyone to know?"
"Alright, kid!"
"I've done what I promised you, now you can scram."
Perhaps, in comparison, he had suffered a significant blow.
After exchanging a few words, Tsunade grabbed Fujiwara Tetsuya… and directly threw Tetsuya out the door, immediately attracting the attention of many Senju Clan members.
"Cough~ Lady Tsunade's temperament is as straightforward as ever."
"Well then, everyone, I won't disturb you any further. Farewell…"
…"Land of Iron, huh?"
After Fujiwara Tetsuya left the Senju Clan compound, he went directly to the Hokage Office.
Looking at Fujiwara Tetsuya's calm expression, Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled smoke rings, continuously considering Tetsuya's request.
"Tetsuya kid… it's not impossible for you to go to the Land of Iron to practice swordsmanship during this time."
"However, after the Frost Shadow Village incident, your bounty on the black market has soared again, reaching a terrifying seventy million ryo."
"Once you step out of Konoha, you'll face not only those Ninja Villages hostile to Konoha, but also… the numerous bounty Ninja in the black market."
"Given the current state of the Village, it's unlikely we can send a powerful Elite Jonin squad to constantly protect you."
The reason Fujiwara Tetsuya chose to go to the Land of Iron at this time, besides wanting to use this window period… to strengthen his swordsmanship training, was more to take Uchiha Mikoto and escape from those annoying bastards of the Uchiha Clan, to live a peaceful life for a while.
With his current strength, he could make threats… but if he really had to clash head-on with the Uchiha Clan, he would be the one to suffer.
After all, the current Uchiha Clan… in addition to a large number of Jonin and Elite Jonin, also had three Quasi-Kage level Old fellows.
Facing one, three, five… ten Three Tomoe, he wasn't afraid.
But if he had to face a whole group… cough, let alone him, even Hiruzen Sarutobi, Hanzo, and the Third Raikage, who were currently the top combat forces in the Ninja World, would have to seriously consider it.
"Hokage-sama, I have already considered this matter."
"Therefore, I intend to issue a mission to the Village in my personal name, with an S-rank mission level, a provisional duration of six months… and a reward of three million ryo."
"However, I hope to designate the Ninja who will execute this mission."
"Issuing an S-rank mission?"
"I almost forgot, Tetsuya kid… after you became the captain of the Thirteenth Squad, you did acquire a considerable amount of bounty from the Village… and from those defeated enemies."
Hearing that Fujiwara Tetsuya was willing to pay, Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone immediately softened.
Currently, Konoha was deeply entrenched in a financial deficit crisis; even with the support of the Land of Fire government, they still had to stretch every ryo as far as possible.
Although the mission period was a bit long, three million ryo was still a significant sum!
"So, who do you want to designate for this mission?"
"Jonin Uchiha Mikoto, Torune Ryoui… Hmm~ those two will suffice."
"Mikoto's genjutsu and Ninjutsu are not weak, and she can provide me with excellent support."
"As for Ryoui… you also know that I was severely injured by the Third Raikage not long ago; taking Jonin Ryoui is to constantly monitor my physical condition and prevent any unforeseen circumstances."
Meeting Hiruzen Sarutobi's meaningful gaze, Fujiwara Tetsuya's mouth twitched, and he instinctively began to explain.
"Tetsuya kid… are you really going to the Land of Iron to practice swordsmanship this time?"
"You are still young, and your body hasn't fully matured yet; indulging in female company too early will hinder your growth. At this stage, you should put all your focus on your training…"
…Looking at the rambling Hiruzen Sarutobi, Fujiwara Tetsuya felt utterly miserable.
One must know that currently in the room… besides him and Hiruzen Sarutobi, there were also Anbu lurking nearby, constantly listening to the movements inside the room.
Once what Hiruzen Sarutobi had just said got out, he wouldn't be able to clear his name even if he… jumped into the Naka River.
"Cough~ Hokage-sama, stop… please don't continue."
"I understand all that you've said; I'm truly going to the Land of Iron this time… to practice swordsmanship, absolutely no other intentions."
"The reason I'm taking Mikoto is solely to guard against those annoying old fogeys of the Uchiha Clan… As for Ryoui? You should also understand her personality."
"Is that so! Tetsuya kid, I'm relieved to hear you think that way."
In fact, Hiruzen Sarutobi understood all that Fujiwara Tetsuya said.
The reason he spoke that way just now… was merely a precaution.
Long-term affection is not scary!
What's scary is a moment of impulse; once young men and women, like dry kindling and raging fire, are together.
That's not something… that can be resolved with rationality.
Speaking of which, when he was young, between him and Biwa Lake… "Cough~ Tetsuya kid, Jonin Uchiha Mikoto and Jonin Torune Ryoui are both excellent young talents of the Village, individuals the Village intends to entrust with important responsibilities. Actually… before you arrived, I had already arranged missions for them in advance…"
"Moreover, if Jonin Uchiha Mikoto were to go to the Land of Iron with you, for a short period, this Old fellow could still suppress it, but if the mission duration is too long, even if this Old fellow is the Hokage, I must consider the Uchiha Clan's opinions…"
Facing Hiruzen Sarutobi's kind smile.
Several words suddenly popped into Fujiwara Tetsuya's mind.
Old fox, mercenary, shameless, taking advantage of the situation… "Five million ryo!"
"Eight million ryo…"
"Ten million ryo… I can't give any more; I still need to save the rest for my wedding."
Amidst Fujiwara Tetsuya's gradually distorted voice, Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled several smoke rings and extended his hand towards Fujiwara Tetsuya.
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