Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

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Unlike Ito Toru who was calm inside, Hongdou who was eating happily next to her frowned slightly after hearing some dirty words coming from the crowd.

She felt that these people were too naive and noisy, so she put down the food in her hand and planned to stand up to make them quiet down.

"Don't be nosy, Anko."

Suddenly, she felt a gentle force on her shoulder. It was Toru Ito who held her down and pushed her back into her seat.

"But these guys are really noisy." Hongdou frowned. "They clearly don't know anything, but they just hear some news from others and then talk nonsense here. It's so annoying!"

"Let them be."

"Why?" Hongdou couldn't understand: "They are all civilians who won't go to the battlefield, but they are here making sarcastic remarks..."

“Because they have no power.”

Ito Toru looked calm, picked up a snack and ate it slowly, and said slowly: "Unlike us, they just live an ordinary life, live an ordinary life, and die an ordinary life. Under the protection of Konoha, they don't have to face major crises, but it also almost limits their lives."

"Many people have never left Konoha in their lives. To them, this is their world."

"So, don't be harsh on them with a ninja mentality."

"Because they are supposed to stay away from war and live like this, and that's what we are fighting for."

Ito Toru finished speaking and Anko fell silent.

Although I don't want to admit it, what this guy said really makes sense!

"You're right."

A voice came from the side.

The two looked to the side in surprise and found that Hatake Sakumo was sitting at a small table next to them.

"Haha."

He raised his hand, smiled and greeted the two people, "I'm sorry, I definitely didn't intend to eavesdrop on your conversation, I just sat close to you and happened to hear what you said just now."

Hatake Sakumo stared at Ito Toru, his heart filled with emotion.

Being so young yet able to possess such extraordinary bearing and broad vision... No wonder Orochimaru attaches so much importance to this child!

"It may be a little abrupt, but would you like to have breakfast together?"

Hatake Sakumo asked with a smile, while Ito Toru and Red Bean nodded in agreement without hesitation. There are not many opportunities like this to eat with a jonin!

Then the three of them sat together and enjoyed breakfast.

However, Toru Ito suddenly realized something.

So, Hatake Sakumo’s friends...seems not as many as imagined?

Otherwise I wouldn't be eating breakfast here alone.

But think about it, he is very powerful, but he has no foundation and is a civilian ninja, so he is naturally alienated from the ninjas from those families. The only person who could possibly become his friend is Jiraiya Orochimaru, who debuted with Tsunade as the Three Ninjas.

So Hatake Sakumo, who was forced to go solo, is like a solo idol who is obviously very talented but has no company to promote him. Everyone praises him, but no one accepts him...

Fortunately, Sarutobi Hiruzen now admires him very much, so although Hatake Sakumo is in an awkward situation, he can still get by.

However, he is not completely hopeless!

Because Orochimaru and Jiraiya also noticed this lonely yet powerful civilian ninja, they began to get closer to him under the pretext of teaching Minato Namikaze and Toru Ito.

Especially for Orochimaru, who wants to represent the civilian ninjas, he has already reserved a position for Hatake Sakumo as the captain of the Hokage's guard. It can be said that the arrangement is very clear and he is just waiting to take the position!

"Does Lord Sakumo like this breakfast too?"

Ito Toru asked curiously.

This breakfast shop is not well-known in Konoha Village, but its prices are cheaper than other breakfast shops, so only thrifty ninjas and civilians will choose to dine here.

And as a jonin, there's no reason for Hatake Sakumo to come here, right?

"I can't say I like it very much..." Hatake Sakumo narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he saw the distant past through the scenery in front of him. His voice was filled with a hint of nostalgia: "It's just that I often came to this restaurant to eat when I was a child."

After saying this, Hatake Sakumo's eyes revealed a deep look of reminiscence.

He was still a child at that time, running carefree on the streets of Konoha Village. All he remembered were the morning light, the sun and the wind, the dewdrops dripping on the leaves, the fragrance of flowers brought by the breeze, and the red dragonflies flying by the river at sunset.

As we grow up, these things gradually disappear naturally, without even a goodbye. Only when we look back suddenly, we realize that we are the only one left.

Hatake Sakumo picked up a piece of dessert and chewed it. It didn't taste the same as before and there was less joy, but he still savored it carefully.

"I will be going to the battlefield soon, and I don't know if I can come back alive... So I thought I would take this opportunity to taste the taste of my memory again."

"Lord Sakumo is also going to the battlefield?"

Hongdou was quite shocked.

A look of surprise flashed across Toru Ito's eyes.

Unlike Anko, he quickly realized that Hatake Sakumo was going to set off with him and the others!

With the Konoha White Fang in the team, why should we fear the attack from the Sand Village?

The one who should be afraid is Shayin!

"Ah."

Hatake Sakumo smiled and nodded. He had a calm charm, strong and reliable, which made people unable to help but trust him.

"Although my ability is limited, I will do my best to protect everyone."

"You are so modest..."

Upon learning that Hatake Sakumo was going with him and the others, Ito Toru immediately relaxed a lot and spoke more cheerfully.

While Hongdou was a little nervous at first, she was soon drawn into the conversation by Hatake Sakumo's friendliness and Ito Toru's words, and began to chat about light topics with them.

The few days of leisurely time passed in a flash, and in the blink of an eye it was time to set off.

On this day, the sky was clear and blue, as crystal clear as a huge sapphire, without a single cloud blocking the view. The breeze gently blew across the earth, bringing bursts of fresh air. The sun was bright and warm, as if covering the entire world with a layer of golden gauze.

The selected Konoha ninjas arrived outside the village early with excitement and nervousness, and waited quietly.

Toru Ito and Red Bean were also among them. He looked around and saw many familiar faces. Most of these people were ninjas who had been promoted in the Chunin Exam before, and more of them were veteran Chunin of Konoha.

These veteran Chunins were a little confused when looking at the new Chunins, especially Ito Toru, who was not even a Chunin, and received extra attention.

"That person...if I remember correctly, he was eliminated during the audition, right?"

"How did he join the support mission? Did he use a backdoor?"

"Don't talk nonsense! He is an excellent medical ninja. I was knocked unconscious and taken to Konoha Hospital. He was the one who cured me!"

"Ah! It's a medical ninja!"

When Ito Toru's identity as a medical ninja was revealed, all doubts disappeared at once, and were replaced by respect.