Escape From Konoha

"The barbecue here tastes great. Thank you for the treat, Asuma-sensei."

After enjoying the delicious barbecue, all the people from Class 8 and Class 10 came to the open space outside the store, stretched out with refreshed teeth, and felt that all the frustration and loss of the qualifying competition came from their hearts. Sweeping it all away, he spoke to Asuma with words of gratitude.

"It's really time to thank Asma. After this roast meal, it feels like he's bleeding profusely."

Shikamaru's tone seemed a bit gloating when he spoke.

"Hey, Shikamaru, don't tell such tragic things."

After hearing Shikamaru's words, Asuma looked at the completely shriveled wallet in his hand and sighed with great melancholy.

I originally planned to finish the barbecue and use the remaining money for dates in the next few days.

But now it seems that plans can never keep up with changes.

Who would have known that besides a big eater in his team, there would be another big eater?

If I had known better, I wouldn't have said, "Eat as you please." Looking back now, I feel like I shot myself in the foot.

Asuma said, he glanced at Hinata out of the corner of his eyes. Although his figure was indeed a bit more prominent compared to women of the same age, his pure white eyes showed that he was from the Hyuga clan, not the Akimichi clan. No connection at all.

"Thank you for the treat, Asuma-sensei."

As if aware of Asuma's gaze, Hinata blushed slightly and quickly bowed in return.

Then, she raised her head and asked cautiously: "Well, um, am I causing trouble?"

Asuma waved his hand, with a relaxed smile on his face even though his heart was bleeding.

"No, it's nothing, it's just a little more unplanned budget. And seeing how happy you are eating, it's worth it."

Although he is not a student under his leadership, he is still a young junior in the village. As a senior, he cannot be careless at this time.

Impression points are the most important.

Especially when the woman you like is standing next to you, you can't care about this kind of thing.

Although the budget for this barbecue meal is just 'a little' too much.

"Hinata, do you eat too much? It's the first time I've seen someone who can eat better than Choji. And you've eaten so much and your figure hasn't gotten out of shape."

Ino said to Hinata enviously.

Because she didn't want to gain weight, Ino didn't eat too much of the barbecue.

"Without this, I only eat a little more than ordinary people. I just don't know why, but I have been hungry since the competition in the morning."

After Ino said this, Hinata knew that she was a little too rude tonight.

But there was nothing she could do, she was so hungry that she ate a little more than usual.

"It's probably because the chakra has been absorbed. When a ninja is short of chakra, he can indeed quickly restore his chakra by supplying food."

As a jounin, Kurenai could tell what Hinata's hunger was about at a glance.

Chakra is the energy extracted from the combination of the human body's spiritual energy and physical energy. Needless to say, spiritual energy, most of the human body's physical energy comes from the food that is usually supplied. After systematic exercise, it is combined with the spiritual energy. , generate new chakra.

With the relative growth of spiritual energy, the higher the quality of the human body, the more chakra it can control.

All ninjas with strong chakra have a good body.

After hearing Hong's analysis, Hinata didn't know if this was the case, but she acquiesced to this statement.

After all, it was indeed after the game that she started to feel hungry.

"Is there anywhere else you need to go next? If not, this is the end of the day and go back to the hotel to rest."

Asuma asked at this time.

"As for me, I still need to buy some snacks. All the snacks I brought have been eaten."

Choji patted his bulging belly and said.

"Then let me go there with you, Choji. Ino, how about you? Do you want to go there together?"

Shikamaru looked at Ino.

Ino said bluntly: "No, I'm going to buy clothes and cosmetics, Hinata, how about going with me?"

Facing Ino's invitation, Hinata hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"I'm going to buy high-end dog food, so I won't go with you."

Kiba lifted Akamaru off his head and said.

"I also have something to do. I need to buy ninja tools."

As the only ninja here who has advanced to the final, Shino is not at all relaxed at the moment. Facing the final with a lot of strong opponents, he also feels tremendous pressure.

After deciding what to do, Shikamaru said goodbye to Asma and Hong, and then left directly.

Only Asma and Hong were left in place.

"These guys are really not afraid of strangers at all. Since this is the case, how about we go out and continue shopping?"

Asma suggested to Hong.

"Didn't you just say you wanted to go back?"

"Uh... Actually, I'm not that tired."

Asma scratched her head in embarrassment.

"It's really a perfunctory answer, Asma."

Red sighed.

"Have it?"

"Forget it, that's all for today. If there is anything else, let's talk about it tomorrow. I'm a little tired, so I'll go back to the hot spring first."

Hong pressed his aching shoulders, turned towards the platform, and started waiting for the bus.

"Wait a minute, I'll go back to the hot springs with you too."

When Asuma saw Kurenai leaving without hesitation, she immediately ran to catch up, as if she was afraid of being thrown away.

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the next day.

As the alarm rang, Kakashi climbed out of bed on time.

I shook my dizzy head. Although a whole night had passed and I had taken hangover medicine, I still felt a little dizzy.

"Sure enough, I shouldn't have drank so much with that guy Obito last night."

That's what he said, but there was no complaint in Kakashi's tone, but more of a sense of relief.

After all, there are too few people in this world who can treat each other sincerely.

And most of them are not in Konoha. Indulging yourself in front of others like this makes you feel like you are not yourself.

It is precisely because we have known each other since childhood that this emotion is more real and pure, instead of being filled with all kinds of intrigues and careful calculations.

After the drunkenness subsided a little, Kakashi slowly walked out of bed, obviously feeling that his steps were more frivolous than usual.

Don't let your flaws show when the time comes. Thinking of this, Kakashi put on his slippers, walked to the cupboard, took out another bottle of hangover pills, and took two pills.

Perhaps it was psychological comfort. After taking the hangover medicine, Kakashi obviously felt less dizzy.

After dressing and washing, Kakashi was quickly prepared. After checking that there was nothing wrong with his equipment, he opened the door and walked out.

"You're taking too much time, Kakashi-sensei, it's already nine o'clock!"

As soon as they arrived outside, they heard Naruto scolding him very rudely.

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura were already waiting in the corridor for his arrival.

"I'm really sorry. I accidentally overslept last night. After all, the bed here is so comfortable, even more comfortable than the bed at home."

Although an explanation was given, it was obvious that neither Naruto, nor Sasuke, nor Sakura actually bought it.

Maybe it was because he was used to procrastinating, and these three people might not believe a word of the excuses he was looking for.

"That bushy-browed teacher has already taken his team out for special training, and so has Teacher Hong. But in the end, you are the only one holding back, Mr. Kakashi."

Naruto crossed his arms over his chest and continued to accuse.

"Don't be so anxious. As the saying goes, the one who comes last gets the upper hand? Besides, I have found a very good teacher for you, Naruto, and I will never let you down."

Kakashi said.

"What? New teacher?"

Naruto was stunned.

"Yeah. Any questions?"

Kakashi asked rhetorically.

Sasuke and Sakura also looked over.

Among them, Sakura asked in confusion: "What is going on? I haven't heard you say this before, Kakashi-sensei?"

"It's not too late to know now."

"But who is the new teacher?"

"How should I put it? He is a great ninja in every sense. Better than me."

Because he didn't know how to evaluate Jiraiya, Kakashi could only use the general word 'great' to describe it.

"Even so, I still think it's more reliable to let you, Kakashi-sensei, guide me. Moreover, there are less than five days left before the finals of the third exam."

Naruto wants Kakashi to teach himself more than the new teacher who has never faced him.

"No, coaching you and Sasuke at the same time in such a short period of time will seriously degrade the quality of teaching. Besides, I have basically taught you everything I can teach you, whether it's Wind Release, or I am not good at the shadow clone technique or anything like that. As for the physical technique, you don't have Sharingan, so you can't do it in a few days."

Kakashi analyzed rationally.

He knew that Naruto was unwilling, but entrusting Naruto to Jiraiya and learning ninjutsu from him was the best way at present.

Only in this way can Naruto's strength soar within a few days.

Otherwise, in the current state, Kakashi felt that it was very dangerous to have a prominent performance in the finals.

Naruto was about to say something, but Kakashi interrupted directly: "It's settled, if there is anything, let's talk about it when we get there. If you really can't learn anything useful from the new teacher, then I promise you, we'll talk about it when we get there." Sometimes I will guide you and Sasuke at the same time."

Hearing what Kakashi said, Naruto nodded in agreement, but he still felt sullen inside.

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Genin candidates who have qualified for the third final round can temporarily obtain a training venue from the Ghost Kingdom military.

This is also to take care of the candidates who enter the finals, so that they can carry out targeted exercises within the effective time, or have enough space to carry out simulated actual combat and think of more complete countermeasures.

On the outskirts of Ziyuan City, there is a vast and boundless mountain forest.

At the core, there is a densely knitted barbed wire fence with wooden signs saying 'no entry'.

Kakashi led Naruto and the three of them here. Not far away was a huge mountain range.

Going up along the shrine are rows of red torii gates, and you can vaguely see many towering temples on the top of the mountain shrouded in clouds.

The training ground they were in was located in an uninhabited wilderness area near the shrine.

Although it is not the shrine where the main shrine maiden lives, it is still a large shrine that is famous far and wide.

This training site is also separated from the shrine mountains where the shrine maidens live by tough iron wires.

Enter from the entry position and stop in a field marked 'No. 3'.

"Sasuke, Sakura, you two wait for me here first. I will take Naruto to the 'No. 4' venue next door. I will be back soon."

Kakashi left these words and walked towards Field No. 4 with Naruto with an unhappy look on his face.

Site No. 4 is closer to the core of this mountain forest than Site No. 3, and is almost only separated from the mountain range where the shrine is located by a 'wall'.

Soon, Kakashi took Naruto to the fourth venue.

Dense trees surrounded the clearing, and in the clearing stood a man with long white hair.

The bright red oil paint, the forehead protection with the word "oil", and the high-heeled clogs that are very inconvenient for ninjas are very recognizable features in the eyes of well-known figures in the ninja world.

As soon as he saw Kakashi and Naruto coming, he smiled and said hello: "Finally here, Kakashi, I've been waiting here for a long time."

"Sorry, Ziraiya-sama, something happened on my side, so I came late. But according to the agreement, I brought Naruto over and handed it over to you for guidance."

Kakashi apologized and pushed Naruto forward.

Naruto pointed at Jiraiya with an unhappy expression and asked, "Who are you? What ability do you have to replace Kakashi-sensei and come over to guide me?"

Kakashi, who wanted to scold Naruto, was interrupted by a sudden burst of laughter before he could speak;

"Haha, boy, you asked a good question."

Jiraiya was seen shaking his hair with exaggerated movements, biting his finger, and slammed it on the ground.

Bang, along with a burst of thick smoke, the voice came again:

"I am one of the legendary Sannin, the white-haired boy from Mt. Myoboku, and the famous Toad Sage Jiraiya!"

The smoke dissipated, and seeing Jiraiya standing on top of a big toad in strange poses and speaking words with unknown meanings, Naruto's brain couldn't handle such complicated information for a while, so he froze on the spot.

"Clam... toad... Immortal?"

"Yes, I am Toad Immortal. How about it, do you want me to sign it for you?"

Although the look Naruto looked at was not one of admiration, Jiraiya still nodded with a proud expression.

"The devil wants your autograph. Kakashi-sensei, isn't the person you found too unreliable?"

Naruto stared at Kakashi, hoping that Kakashi would give him a satisfactory explanation.

Kakashi said earnestly: "Naruto, you can't look at the surface when looking at people. Jiraiya-sama is a very powerful ninja. You will definitely be able to learn very powerful ninjutsu from him."

"In other words, you also admit that he is an unreliable guy based on his appearance?"

Regarding Naruto's words, Kakashi laughed and was confused.

"Boy, are you dissatisfied with me?"

Jiraiya asked at this time.

"Of course, the finals will be in a few days, and I don't want to waste time here."

Naruto made no secret of his inner thoughts.

"That's such a coincidence. If you had my guidance, you would have won first place in the finals."

Jiraiya said.

"Yeah?"

Naruto still didn't believe it.

Kakashi patted Naruto on the shoulder and said:

"Okay, since you have already met, then I will leave first. Naruto, don't be too self-willed. Although Jiraiya-sama's character is a bit lively, but the Fourth Hokage you admire is Ziraiya. A disciple taught by Lord Jiraiya. Moreover, Lord Jiraiya, like Orochimaru who once defeated you, are both legendary ninjas who rank among the three ninjas."

"What?"

After hearing this, Naruto looked at the elderly white-haired man in front of him in disbelief. He was actually the ninja who taught the Fourth Hokage. And together with Orochimaru, who easily defeated their seventh team, he was listed as one of the three ninjas.

Sure enough, with a glorious past, although Naruto is still a little reluctant on the surface, he has actually accepted Kakashi's statement in his heart and asked Jiraiya to guide his practice.

After Kakashi left, Jiraiya and Naruto were the only two people left in the clearing.

After staring at each other for a while, Jiraiya also started to get down to business, and asked Naruto: "I heard from Kakashi that you have learned from him to tread water and climb trees, as well as the application of wind attribute chakra, Is that what happened?”

Naruto nodded, Kakashi had already taught him everything about climbing trees, treading water, and using wind attribute chakra.

Seeing Naruto nodding, Jiraiya also knew that if he didn't get something practical, Naruto probably wouldn't approve of him.

Therefore, Ji Lai also coughed and said, "Since this is the case, it will be much easier. I think you also know that there are only less than five days left before the finals, and there is not much time left for you. Generally speaking It is said that it is impossible to obtain a huge increase in strength within a few days. Therefore, I plan to teach you a technique."

"Jutsu? Is it some powerful ninjutsu?"

Naruto suddenly asked excitedly.

"Wait, don't get excited. This jutsu is not easy to learn, but I can guarantee that after you learn this ninjutsu, you will be able to gain great strength in a short period of time and shine in the final. Said Maybe it will get applause from many girls.”

At the end of the sentence, Jiraiya laughed seriously and winked at Naruto.

"Girls' cheers...hehehe..."

I don't know what good thing he thought of, but there was also a hint of vulgarity in Naruto's smile.

However, Naruto quickly came to his senses and asked: "So, what is the ninjutsu you want to teach me, Toad Sage?"

Although it is a beautiful fantasy to win the applause of the girl you love, it can only happen if you win the final.

Therefore, it is very important to learn powerful ninjutsu from Jiraiya.

"This is the technique I want to teach you."

Jiraiya pointed with his thumb at the big toad that was more than one meter tall behind him.

This big toad has a string of rosary beads on its head, iron protective gear on its arms, and a short knife on its back. Compared to a toad, it looks more like a majestic warrior.

"This is……"

"The one who summoned this toad just now was the psychic technique I used. This is a summoning ninjutsu that can summon contracted creatures to fight for themselves. Next, what I want to teach you is this trick. Also I thought of a way to quickly improve your strength."

"Then what are you waiting for? Hurry up and teach me how to use psychic skills!"

Naruto shouted impatiently.

Being able to summon a giant toad to help him fight made Naruto excited.

"You are really impatient, forget it, since you have said so, then before that, sign your name on this contract scroll. Only in this way can you learn the art of psychics."

Jiraiya took down the huge scroll placed on his back, placed it in front of Naruto, spread it out, and showed a smile of success on his lips.

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The train passed through the wilderness and forest and headed towards Ziyuan City.

Different from the VIP carriage where ordinary passengers are, there is a guard wearing heavy armor every meter in the corridor, standing upright like a sculpture.

These guards have sharp eyes and scan every corner of this carriage to ensure that if there is a situation, they can be mobilized in time to stop the riot.

"Really, third wife, how long will it take to get to the station? My legs are already numb."

A rather willful young female voice came from the compartment of the carriage.

The other party sat there with his legs crossed in boredom, even though his posture was very casual, it seemed to match the other party very well, not at all rude, but full of a kind of maverick elegance and calmness.

"Your Highness, please don't be anxious. According to the time, we will arrive at the station in ten minutes."

Thick and powerful words came from the mouth of an old man named "Santaifu".

Wearing a black formal suit, his white hair was combed meticulously without any mess, and he wore white gloves on his hands. He looked like a handsome gentleman serving what he called 'His Royal Highness' beside.

"Are there ten minutes left? It feels like the time has been stretched this time in Ziyuan City."

"This is your mental illusion, Your Highness. Also, please sort out the wrinkles on your clothes. Such mistakes should not happen to you."

The third husband couldn't help but frowned when he saw the young woman's unsightly sitting posture and the wrinkles on her clothes.

She felt that as a daimyo of the Land of Snow, she shouldn't show such a rude side.

"You are so long-winded. I just finished filming a few days ago, so I should take a good rest. Besides, the weather is really hot. It is completely different from the Snow Country. There are still snowball fights in China, and I am already wearing shorts here. . And that one over there, please help me get a glass of water."

Faced with the Third Taifu's harsh criticism, Fenghua Xiaoxue, a famous figure in the Land of Snow, not only did not agree with him, but instead thought that the other party was a rigid old scholar and antique who did not know how to adapt.

"Yes, Your Highness."

The maid waiting not far away poured a glass of water and respectfully brought it to Xiaoxue.

"Please be more elegant. If Mr. Baishi sees such a willful side of you, he will lecture you."

"I'm sorry, Father, he won't stick to trivial matters like this. And according to Father, I do this to get closer to the people. It's you who are too serious, Third Taifu."

Xiaoxue laughed at the third wife while holding the tea cup.

The third wife helplessly looked at Xiaoxue's posture holding the tea cup, but he also knew that this willful Highness would not change it as he asked.

Ever since she became an actress, she has never been known to people more than Fuka Koyuki, a famous figure in the Land of Snow, but an actress with the stage name "Fuji Faze E".

In the eyes of Santafu, there is no daimyo in the world who lives so freely and can completely let himself go like her.

Thinking about the Snow Country, which has become famous for its "Fuji Wind and Snow Painting" in recent years, the national treasury income is also like this daimyo, who has completely let himself go, and is increasing every year in a way of letting himself go. The third wife burst into tears.

Although it is a good thing that the treasury income is increasing year by year, when he thinks that this is what he got in exchange for 'sacrificing' the image of Xiaoxue, the famous name of the Land of Snow, the third wife feels a little regretful.

After all, what he originally hoped for was to train Xiaoxue into a well-educated, gentle and virtuous Daimyo of the Land of Snow.

Now it seems that the other person's life trajectory is somewhat out of touch with being knowledgeable, sensible, gentle and virtuous.

When the third husband was feeling sorry for himself, a whistle sounded, and soon the train stopped next to the platform.

"Ah, it finally stopped. Let's get down quickly. The space here is too stuffy."

Xiaoxue put down the tea cup in her hand, immediately stood up from her seat and ran towards the door.

"Wait a minute, Your Highness, please pay attention to your ladylike manners!"

Seeing Xiaoxue quickly walking out of the door, the third wife was frightened and chased after her.

Xiaoxue ignored the third husband who was chasing behind him and preaching to him.

After the carriage door opened, Xiaoxue's eyes were fixed, and after finding the target, she walked up quickly and threw herself into the arms of the man who had been waiting for her for a long time, like a little girl who never grew up, with a happy smile on her face.

"Long time no see, Father."