People are in Konoha, the start level is full

"Orochimaru, you have to think carefully. Do you really want to take on the B-level mission?" In the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at his most trusted disciple with a solemn expression.

"Sarutobi-sensei, don't underestimate those three children. Based on my observations over the past few days, their quality should have basically reached the chuunin level, and they are more than enough to perform such a task." Orochimaru said indifferently. .

"B-level mission, it is very likely that hostile ninjas will intervene."

"In that case, I really wish for it." As he said that, Orochimaru smiled slightly, stretched out his tongue and licked his lips, as if he was looking forward to it.

"Don't be careless, Orochimaru, they are still children after all, it would be better to choose a C-level mission first." Sarutobi Hiruzen was still a little worried.

After all, no matter what happened to anyone in the group led by Orochimaru, it would be difficult for him to explain it, so it was better to be cautious.

"Most C-level missions do not involve fighting the enemy. Even if they do, it is just a conflict between civilians and has no significance for the growth of these children." Orochimaru frowned and looked at Sarutobi Hiji, who looked embarrassed. Zhan, you didn't even dare to give him a B-level mission, you really looked down on him.

For B-level missions, even if there are obstructions from hostile ninjas, they are at most just unworthy ninjas and rarely involve the hidden villages of great powers.

Orochimaru believed that with the abilities of these children, they could handle it.Even if unexpected circumstances arise, he is fully confident that he can protect his disciples.

"Hohoho, monkey, why are you looking forward and backward now? This is not like you."

Just as the master and apprentice were in a stalemate, a strong voice came from outside the door. Then, an old lady with long dull red hair and a hearty smile opened the door and walked in.

"Mito-sama!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was a little surprised and quickly stood up from his seat.

This old lady is the widow of the First Hokage and the current Nine-Tails Jinchuuriki - Uzumaki Mito.

Because she was originally the princess of the country of Uzumaki and had a distinguished status, even though she married Senju Hashirama, the leader of the Senju clan at the time, she did not take her husband's surname, but retained the surname of Uzumaki.

Sarutobi Hiruzen walked out from behind the desk and welcomed Mito Uzumaki to sit on the guest sofa next to him.

Soon, a knowledgeable subordinate brought a cup of hot tea and placed it on the coffee table in front of Uzumaki Mito.

"Mito-sama, did you hear our conversation?"

"Yes." Uzumaki Mito nodded slightly and said slyly: "I didn't eavesdrop on purpose, I just happened to walk to the door."

Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a little ashamed when he heard this: "Mito-sama, you are joking."

"Monkey, I understand your concerns." Uzumaki Mito smiled slightly: "However, an eaglet who does not leave the eagle's nest will never learn to fly."

"But is it okay to let these kids who have never done C-level tasks directly take over B-level tasks..." Even with Uzumaki Mito's endorsement, Sarutobi Hiruzen was still a little worried.

"Don't worry, monkey, isn't Orochimaru still here? Can't you even trust your proud disciple?" Uzumaki Mito pointed at Orochimaru standing next to him and smiled.

"I believe in these children, just like I believed in you back then. It is precisely because of the growth of new generations that Konoha Village can achieve its current prosperity." At this point, Uzumaki Mito's cloudy eyes seemed to have fire. It's burning.

Sarutobi Hizan was silent.

He recalled the difficult situation of internal and external troubles when he had just succeeded as Hokage.At that time, his succession as the Third Hokage was a decision made by the previous Hokage Senju Tobirama on the battlefield.

However, Senju Tobirama eventually died in that encounter, and there were very few people present to witness it.

Therefore, even though he was the legitimate heir, after returning to the village, he was still questioned by many high-ranking families in the village, and even the great names of the Fire Country at that time were somewhat ready to make a move.

Fortunately, Uzumaki Mito came out to take charge of the work, supported Sarutobi Hiruzen, and helped him stabilize the situation.

"Mito-sama believes in the new generation of rope trees just like he believed in me back then..." Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed inwardly, then relaxed and said to Orochimaru:

"In that case, go to the mission distribution office next door to pick a B-level mission for Class [-]."

"By the way, after you finish selecting, remember to bring it to me for review. Also, call your team to me to gather in the afternoon."

Orochimaru agreed one by one, bowed to the two of them, and then left, leaving Sarutobi Hiruzen and Uzumaki Mito there to talk about some domestic matters.

"Sure enough, it would be wise to ask Mito-sama." Orochimaru's mouth curled up slightly as he walked out of the Hokage's office and closed the door gently.

……

In the afternoon, Class [-] gathered in the Hokage's office after receiving the notice.

"Uncle Sarutobi, we have completed 8 D-level missions. This time we will be allowed to accept a C-level mission." As soon as he saw the Sandaime, Naoki asked with anticipation.

"Well, let me take a look. Indeed, you have been quite diligent in your tasks recently." Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to test his temper. He deliberately took out a few reports and looked at them. He first praised them, and then Another change of subject:

"However, it's true that you guys haven't graduated very long, so it would be more appropriate to continue doing D-level missions."

"But, that kind of mission is too boring!" Shengshu couldn't help complaining.

As teammates, Kurama Yan and Uchiha Mikoto also nodded in agreement.

"That's it...it seems that none of you want to continue doing D-level missions." Sarutobi Hiruzen took out his pipe and took two puffs. He seemed to be thinking about something, and then he made a decision:

"Then, there is a B-level mission here, let me entrust it to you."

"Uncle Sarutobi, as you said, I only want C-level missions, C-level...ah?" Naoki was stunned and asked excitedly:

"Uncle Sarutobi, are you talking about a B-level mission? A B-level mission that may involve encountering ninjas from other villages?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.

"You go protect a person and go to the capital of the Fire Nation."

"Going to the capital of the Fire Nation? Who are you protecting?"

"You are really impatient. I will introduce it to you right now." Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled helplessly and said hello to the door:

"come in."

The office was pushed open, and immediately, a thin man in his thirties with gray hair and an extraordinary temperament walked in.

He was wearing a red and white, gorgeous and wide kimono, holding a folding fan in his hand, and looked around the room as soon as he entered the door.

"Hokage-sama, is this the ninja team that protects me?"