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Chapter 301 Naruto, Nagato
Chapter 301 Naruto, Nagato
Akimichi BBQ Restaurant.
Cheers! *4
The four cups clinked together, and everyone sincerely wished Naruto success in becoming a Chunin.
Therefore, Kakashi, who usually only treats people to ramen, brought the three of them to eat barbecue today, which is quite unusual.
Naruto downed a glass of beverage in one gulp, then began to devour the grilled meat.
Kakashi shook his head as he watched Naruto eat.
"Eat slowly, no one will take it from you."
Naruto laughed, his mouth greasy from eating.
"Kakashi-sensei, you don't understand. You only taste the flavor of barbecue when you eat it in big bites."
"Can't you be a little more polite?"
Sakura commented on Naruto's eating habits.
"You're eating with your mouth all greasy, making a mess everywhere. And why are you wearing a tactical vest while eating? It's covered in oil."
Naruto explained matter-of-factly.
"Of course I have to wear this vest all the time, so that people will know I'm already a Chunin!"
"Tch, don't be so smug. Next time, the next Chunin Exam, I'll definitely pass the test and become a Chunin."
"Hehe, really? Well, try harder next time. Maybe by then I'll be a Jonin."
"You're just bragging. Chunin this year, Jonin next year? Who would believe that?"
"I believe in Naruto-kun. Naruto-kun can definitely do it."
"Hahaha! See, Hinata believes I can do it!"
Naruto gave Hinata a thumbs up.
"Don't worry, Hinata, I will definitely live up to your expectations, my dear friend!"
"Hinata, really, you shouldn't spoil Naruto so much."
Hinata said, blushing.
"It's not that I'm spoiling Naruto, it's that I genuinely believe in him."
Kakashi, who was standing nearby, reminded him.
"It's good to have confidence, but I still have to remind you, Naruto, that becoming a Jonin is not as simple as becoming a Chunin."
To become a Jonin, you need to pass a comprehensive assessment. You need to meet certain standards in terms of strength, mental fortitude, leadership skills, coordination abilities, mission experience, and so on before you are eligible to apply to become a Jonin.
Furthermore, after applying, you still need to pass a selection process to become a Jonin.
Kakashi's explanations left Naruto somewhat confused.
"Oh, so there's so much to test?"
"Otherwise what? Do you think becoming a Jonin is an easy thing? But it's okay, you're still young. As long as you learn slowly, you'll always have your chance."
"Alright! Then, starting tomorrow, Kakashi-sensei, you will teach me how to become a Jonin!"
"That's right, Kakashi-sensei. It's time for you to teach us something new."
"Yes, Naruto and Sakura are right."
Kakashi started to feel a headache coming on as he watched the three legendary Sannin clamoring to learn new things.
"Eat first, then eat. Otherwise the barbecue will burn."
He had no choice but to distract them with barbecue.
"Ah, Kakashi-sensei, you're trying to fool us again. This time I'm really going to tell Aoi-nee!"
"Eat meat, eat meat! Can't you even stop eating barbecue? If you guys won't eat it, then I will."
Seeing that Kakashi was about to take all the grilled meat off the grill, Naruto finally shut his mouth and started eating.
Kakashi breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the grilled meat completely devoured. However, he also began to ponder how to best arrange things for Naruto and the others.
If it were just Hinata and Sakura, that would be fine; he could bring them along himself.
After all, they're just genin, so they're not that difficult to train.
But Naruto has a lot to learn, and many of those things test his abilities beyond combat.
If it's just a test of combat strength, then Kakashi has absolutely no worries.
Naruto is known as the ninja with the highest accident rate. With him around, there's no doubt that an unexpected situation will occur.
Their combat strength is undeniable.
The dinner party quickly came to an end in a relatively cheerful atmosphere.
"Ah! I'm full, I'm full! As expected, besides ramen, grilled meat is the best thing to eat!"
Naruto patted his belly, looking satisfied.
Kakashi, standing to the side, looked pained. Good heavens, these three little guys can really eat!
The problem is, Naruto can eat a lot, which is understandable, since he is a Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast.
The problem is, what's wrong with Hinata? She can eat even more than Naruto!
Hinata was a little reserved at first, but she gradually opened up, and Naruto never ate her.
Of the three, only Sakura seems like a normal human being.
"Yo, Kakashi and Naruto, so you guys are here. Honestly, you didn't even invite me to dinner."
"Lord Jiraiya." *3
"Ah! The lecherous immortal!"
"Can't you be a little more polite?"
Jiraiya didn't hold back and punched Naruto, instantly raising a large bump on Naruto's head.
"Ouch, that hurts, you lecherous immortal!"
"Hmph, that's what happens when you're impolite."
Jiraiya glared at Naruto, then addressed Kakashi and the others.
"You guys go ahead, I have something I want to talk to Naruto about alone."
"Okay, then we'll be going now."
After the three left, Jiraiya looked at Naruto and said.
"Naruto, I've thought about it for a long time and finally made a decision."
"what's up?"
"I want to take you as my apprentice. Are you willing?"
......
At the Akatsuki base, Nagato stood alone on a high place, gazing into the distance.
A white origami butterfly flew toward him and eventually landed on his shoulder.
Nagato took the origami butterfly off her shoulder, unfolded it, quickly scanned its contents, and then immediately burned it.
"As the team grows larger, people's hearts begin to drift apart."
Nagato sighed.
"However, it's time to start planning and making some changes."
With the support of the Land of Rain, the Akatsuki organization has grown far beyond its initial plans.
Of course, the Akatsuki's rapid expansion was not solely due to this reason; Black Zetsu and Obito played a significant role in it.
After Obito and Black Zetsu discovered that Nagato was not so easy to brainwash and control, they changed their strategy and began to constantly look for powerful rogue ninja to join the Akatsuki organization.
By increasing the number of people who follow their will, they aim to undermine the entire Akatsuki organization and eventually coerce Nagato into initiating the Tailed Beasts collection plan.
Obito and Black Zetsu thought they had done a good job and hadn't been discovered by Nagato and the others.
But in reality, Nagato saw through all their little tricks.
However, Nagato tacitly approved of their actions.
After all, why wouldn't they do it if they could have more people working for them for free?
As for whether he will eventually be sidelined?
Don't be ridiculous. The Akatsuki has always served the Land of Rain. Even if they've been sidelined, they can quickly build a new force by relying on the resources provided by the Land of Rain.
How could he possibly be sidelined or coerced by such methods?
Unless Obito and Black Zetsu can take control of the Land of Rain, thereby cutting off its support.
But that's absolutely impossible.
After all, the Land of Rain is not just the Land of Rain anymore. Behind the Land of Rain is the Small Country Business Alliance, and behind this business alliance is their master, Tetsuya Chiba.
Based on this alone, no matter what Obito wants to do, or what plans and schemes he has behind it, he cannot succeed.