Naruto: I have shed my snake skin and become a dragon!

What had once seemed a very professional laboratory was now reduced to load-bearing walls and some equipment fixed to the walls.

Seeing Lu Ye's surprised expression, Minato also smiled softly: "Don't take it too seriously, this is a task they must perform."

Lu Ye nodded when he heard this: "It seems that Minato has experienced this situation many times."

Obito on the side listened and said: "Of course! Minato-sensei has performed many S-level missions! He has more experience than many veteran jounin."

As he spoke, he crossed his arms proudly, as if these honors were his own.

Minato was a little embarrassed when he saw this, and just when he was about to apologize to Kano, Kano spoke first.

"I have heard about this matter. My father often mentions you and says that you are the true master of Jiraiya-sama."

Minato scratched his head in embarrassment: "Please don't say that. I have only scratched the surface of what Master taught me, and I don't dare to hold such a title."

Jiraiya's main purpose is to teach Minato how to use senjutsu, but Minato's talent in senjutsu doesn't seem to be particularly good.

But in other aspects, it can be said that he is very good and all-round. Who can be the Hokage if such a person is not? Danzo?

Orochimaru's laboratory has been evacuated, and Kano's companionship has been completed successfully.

The Minato team's mission has been completed, and they are going to return to life with the Hokage.

So the five people set off back to Konoha Village.

Obito didn't complain about getting his clothes dirty along the way, because the original color of his clothes was no longer visible clearly.

There are many places where damage has already occurred, so just throw away the clothes and there is no need to repair them.

Except for ninjas from relatively poor families, no ninja would wear patchwork combat uniforms to perform missions.

This is related to their face problem, not to mention that Obito is still an Uchiha clan. Although he is not rich and powerful, he is not short of this battle uniform.

After returning to the village, it was already starting to get dark. If they lingered for a while longer, it would delay even more time.

"Lu Ye, thank you for coming to show us the way today, otherwise this mission would not have been completed so smoothly."

Minato smiled and extended his hand to Luye, and Luye shook it with a smile: "You're welcome, I hope there will be a chance to cooperate next time."

"Okay, let's go report the mission first. See you again when we have the chance."

Shikano nodded, and then parted ways with the four of them. The Nara clan's clan was on another street, and the Hokage Building was directly accessible from the main street.

"Huh, it's finally over. I'm really exhausted after this day."

Lu Ye walked on the street, stretched unconsciously, and suddenly felt sleepy.

I couldn't help but yawn.

Lu Ye had not been idle since morning, and it was only now that he finally had nothing to do and could take a good rest.

Then, he walked quickly in the direction of the family.

Shuanzi is still at home, I'm afraid he'll be in a hurry, this little guy is a bit vindictive.

On Minato's side, Obito was exaggerating to Lin what he had experienced while searching for clues.

Lin didn't expose him, she just laughed while listening and encouraged him to work harder next time.

Every time he heard this sentence, Obito's face always turned red.

Minato walked at the front, feeling a lot better as he listened to the somewhat cheerful laughter of the children behind him.

But Kakashi said nothing, lowering his head as if thinking about something. Obito called him several times but was ignored.

This made Obito scold him secretly again.

"Where is it...where have I seen him..."

Kakashi was trying hard to recall whether he had ever met Kano. He always felt that Kano was familiar, but he couldn't remember it.

After a while, they reached the bottom of the Hokage Building.

Seeing that it was Minato coming, the guard let them pass without any obstruction.

Just before entering the Hokage's office, Minato asked the students to be in their best condition so as not to lose etiquette in front of the Hokage.

dong dong dong...

"come in."

Hiruzen was immersed in his official duties and put down his work when he heard a knock on the door.

"It's Minato, you're back so soon."

Minato walked up and smiled: "Lord Hokage, Minato's team's mission has been completed. We have explored the unknown laboratory. The ANBU ninjas have brought all the hostages and equipment back to Konoha."

"The hostages are sent to Konoha Hospital for medical treatment, and the equipment will be decided by the Hokage."

After hearing this, Hiruzen stroked his beard and nodded: "Yes, it is indeed right to leave this matter to you. It was completed so quickly. Did you encounter any obstacles along the way?"

Minato heard this and shook his head: "No, Hokage-sama, the trip went very smoothly. The eldest son of the Nara clan led the way, and we reached the laboratory without much effort."

"Oh, it's that kid. It seems that it is not easy for him to rescue his companions with his own abilities. However, he did not choose to tell us at the first time, but acted alone, which shows that he does not trust the ninjas in the village. .”

After Hiruzen finished speaking, he sighed slightly, as if he was blaming himself.

Seeing this, Minato waved his hand quickly: "Hokage-sama, you are worrying too much. This is just to save people. After all, the ninjas of Konoha Village need to make a lot of preparations before carrying out the mission, which will delay some time."

"Maybe. I've met this kid a few times. He's a pretty good kid. He doesn't seem to be very weak. He seems to be hiding his clumsiness on purpose."

Speaking of this, Minato remembered that when he was rescuing people, Kano seemed to throw out a snake from the shadow.

Although the lighting in the laboratory is not very good, it can be clearly seen that it is different from the ordinary Nara secret technique, it is a real snake! Black and purple.

But he did not choose to tell Lord Hokage, maybe it was a technique developed by Shikano himself. These are all personal secrets of ninjas.

"Okay, okay, I got a little off topic for a moment. The hostages... no, they are the rescued villagers. You don't have to worry. I will ask the secretary to keep an eye on them and I will notify you as soon as there is any news."

Minato nodded after hearing this. This was a normal process and Minato was very familiar with it.

"As for those experimental equipment, Konoha Village's funds just happen to be a little tight, so we can replenish them."

Minato can understand this, after all, there are no scientific research projects in Konoha Village, so these things will not be used for a while.

Hokage-sama can just handle it on his own however he wants.