Chapter 39: Rookie 9
Literally every single Jonin in the area was now constantly keeping him in their senses and the fool didn't even realize.
But I was able to feel the strength in his hand and he did at least have Jonin level strength.
He probably speed ran his Personal mission, picking something like the D or C rank.
Well that didn't matter, since to me he wouldn't be relevant for long…the fact that he threatened my life in front of so many superiors meant his punishment after this mission was set.
Also in the long run, what is an Elite-Jonin or even a Kage supposed to do when an asteroid is coming straight at them?
For some reason, I could swear I saw Shikamaru's face twitch at Geppos' words.
After we broke our handshake and I didn't give him any reaction, he seemed pissed off till his Jonin sensei walked towards me.
The man exuded a strange, unsettling aura, as if he had something creepy around him. His long, sleek hair went down his back, and he had narrow piercing eyes that were staring at me as if I was a prey and he was the predator.
He also had a sword that was on his back, and for some reason I felt like if he wanted to, my head would fall off at any point.
I felt weirded out just by being in his presence.
He politely nodded towards the Jonin, as if signaling he already knew the problem with his genin.
"Nice to meet you, my name is…" Before he could continue though, Sensei stood up from his place and appeared right in front of me.
"Sora Takahashi." Sensei greeted, as he raised his hand for a handshake.
The man, now known as Sora, didn't shake sensei's hands and just nodded.
"You know I hate physical contact."
"Really? I didn't remember that." Sensei said as he grabbed the man's shoulders and then sighed, "You would have made a great buddhist…now you are even sending your students astray." He sighed.
The man had a straight face, but I could clearly tell he didn't seem pleased with the physical contact whatsoever.
Yet he didn't do anything and then pointed towards his other 2 Genin.
"This is Ryuko Nakamura." Sora said as he pointed towards a guy with jet black hair and a short sword that was on his back, mimicking his sensei.
"And this is Mio Suzuki." Sora once again introduced as he pointed towards the Kunoichi of their group. She had a fair face, with sharp eyebrows and wavy blond hair that fell to her back.
'What in the Chinese manhwa?' I couldn't help but think as I observed the pair.
The duo politely nodded and didn't say anything to actively introduce themselves. However one thing was clear, they didn't associate themselves with Geppo in any way, since the first opportunity they got, the 2 walked in pairs and ignored him.
"Alright since everyone is here." Naido sensei said, as he walked into the center and all the ninja gathered around him.
"We are tasked with sending an important item back to the Hidden Leaf." Sensei explained. Some people already knew it was the Jinchuriki, like my and Naruto's squad.
The Jonin probably knew, but this was beyond a Genin's pay grade. We were only being brought along since Lord Jiraiya probably didn't think there was something this force of Jonin couldn't handle.
"At the front of the whole formation will be Team Asuma." Naido sensei narrated, as the Earth slowly shifted and a flat area formed. He then formed an A and pointed at Asuma.
"With your Ino-Shika-Cho formation you guys are the most versatile to deal with a variety of threats."
Asuma didn't say anything as he nodded alone.
"Right behind them will be my squad." He said as he wrote an N down, yet he didn't explain anything about why we were in the center.
"Following that is Sora's Squad." An S was formed behind the N, "You guys will deal with any flank attacks quickly, giving us an opportunity to run with the package if needed."
"We are escape goats?" Sora asked casually, to which Naido sensei nodded.
Yet the man didn't seem particularly bothered by the fact that Naido sensei would leave him to die if needed.
"What's new, right?" Asuma said with a smirk as he looked at Sora, who just didn't bother with replying.
"Team Kakashi, you guys will be on my right," a K was formed, "Take care of our rear."
Kakashi sensei just nodded along, not giving any inputs.
"How about my squad?" Kurenai asked, probably thinking the same thing as me. Her squad was a sensory squad and it didn't make sense to have them at the rear.
"Your Genin will be split up. One for me, Kakashi and Asuma's squad. We both will be handling the left side." Naido sensei said, as a K was formed on the left side too.
"I don't need you baby sitting me." Kurenai said, to which Naido sensei didn't reply.
"Shikomu." He called out, to which I looked towards him.
He then threw a scroll towards me and I caught it, while literally everyone had their eyes on me.
"Here, you keep the item. This entire formation is to protect you and ensure you deliver the package."
What?
As we were moving back to the village in formation, I couldn't help but stay extremely vigilant.
It just didn't make sense…sure, I might have been the strongest Genin here but there were Elire Jonins here!
While I was now confident in my strength… from what I have seen, I probably would breath too hard and sensei could snap my neck.
So why the hell did I carry the 2 Tailed Jinchuriki?
"So what is in the package?" Kiba, who was tied to my team, asked as he ran closer to me.
"I don't know."
"Come on, aren't you the least bit curious?" "BARK!"
"Not really, we are ninjas and we are expected to follow orders."
"Tch, you're no fun."
I had to remember, while I was mentally a couple of years older, these guys were still just teens…well that being said I am 18 in my world, and due to time conversion, they would outgrow me.
I looked at the font to see Asuma's squad running, and I was able to slightly sense ahead due to my shadow senses.
Since the land of fire was mostly filled with trees, its shade provided me comfort.
Seeing as I was actually not keen on interacting with him, Kiba ran ahead to go talk to Ayumi as Yuki came to the back.
"So how was your conversation with Ayumi?" He asked.
" She seems to be more serious about the game after her encounter during the mission. And now due to the streaming, she seems motivated to be able to make money from this."
"Well, it makes sense. I wanted to ask, "Do you think I should buy Premium diving gear as an investment into the game?"
I looked towards him in slight shock…I didn't even begin to consider if Yuki would have money to splurge.
You know…it's funny.
I started this game to earn, and instead found out something potentially world ending.
"Can you afford to?"
"I mean my family isn't rich, but we are comfortable."
Spoken like every rich person.
"How much does a Full Dive set even cost?"
After I heard the amount from Yuki, I couldn't help but do the mental calculation…
The current best set on the market cost 1 year's worth of food for someone from the 'Bunkers.'
To be able to splurge that much.
"You live on the surface, I assume? Which town?" I asked.
"I do, at Sprouts Haven. Do you too?" He questioned back.
"Radiant Haven… by- before I could finish he interrupted me.
"That's so nearby! We might be able to meet in real life!" He said, in an excited tone.
Oh wow…would I meet my first 'friend,' of this world, in real life, for the first time.
"Shikomu." I heard a cold, emo voice call out to me which pulled me out of my conversation with Yuki about the outside world.
Turning to my right, I saw Sasuke approach me, breaking the formation, but Kakashi seemed to have given him permission since he just politely nodded at me from a distance while stopping Naruto from joining him.
"What is it?"
"I wanted to thank you for the mission earlier. You and Naruto saved me." He admitted, although while grinding his teeth.
"It's fine, it was nothing." I told him nonchalantly.
"But remember this." Sasuke said which got my attention again.
"I will defeat you one day, that I promise in my clan's honor." He said his peace before returning to his formation, and as he reached back his squad, Kakashi let Naruto go who charged towards me like a bull.
"SHIKOMUUUUU!"
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