Naruto: My setting is above yours

Chapter 26 Losing is a Deathly Mistake

At nine o'clock in the morning, Xuanma and the others met outside the photo studio.

This is what we agreed on yesterday: to take a commemorative photo.

Upon entering the photo studio and arriving at the photo area, Genma saw Minato Namikaze pressing his hands on Kakashi and Obito Uchiha's heads respectively.

Click!

History is frozen in time.

Will fate change?

Genma's thoughts were in disarray for a moment, then he followed Sakumo Hatake forward to greet Kakashi and the others.

"Sakumo-senpai, I will become a ninja like you someday, and then gain everyone's recognition and become Hokage!"

After bowing respectfully to Sakumo Hatake, Obito Uchiha loudly proclaimed his goal.

Sakumo Hatake paused slightly, then smiled and said, "I believe you will be an outstanding ninja, and your achievements will definitely surpass mine!"

He could see an unyielding passion and unwavering determination in Obito Uchiha's eyes.

Overjoyed at receiving approval, Obito Uchiha gave Kakashi a soft snort.

Kakashi turned his head away, too lazy to bother with this idiot.

After the minor incident, Genma and the others took photos.

Shizune was to Genma's right, tilting her head slightly towards him. Yamashiro Aoba took off her sunglasses and stood on Genma's other side, while Hatake Sakumo was behind Genma.

At this moment, in addition to carrying the Lan Ya short sword, Genma also wore iron arm guards.

Click!

The smile froze in time.

They agreed to come back to pick up the photos the next day, and Genma and the others left the photo studio.

"Now let's start the mission."

Sakumo Hatake announced, "I've already accepted today's mission. Let's set off now!"

They set off as they were talking.

The three little ones followed, and Xuanma sensed something was wrong.

Is the first task going to be finding a pet or something?

Soon, the four of them arrived at a river.

Sakumo Hatake pointed to the river: "This is our first mission."

Yamashiro Aoba pushed up her sunglasses: "Teacher, you're not picking up trash, are you?"

Sakumo Hatake smiled and nodded: "As a recent graduate, I can only start with the lowest-level tasks."

"You can only accept C-level missions after accumulating 10 D-level missions. This is the village's rule, and the teacher can't change it."

Xuanma sighed, "It seems the only way is to quickly resolve these 10 tasks!"

Shizune thought starting with a simple task was a good idea: "Let's get started!"

Sakumo Hatake immediately pulled out several bags from his pocket.

After taking the bag, the three of them jumped onto the river. Shizune and Aoba Yamashiro immediately bent down and began picking up the trash.

Xuanma raised his hands and formed a hand seal: "At a time like this, of course, more people means more strength!"

Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!

bang bang bang~

Numerous shadow clones appeared on the river surface, and Shizune and Yamashiro Aoba looked up, dumbfounded.

In the blink of an eye, they were surrounded by black horses.

"Begin, and finish this quickly!"

Xuanma shouted, and hundreds of shadow clones immediately shouted back, then scattered and began picking up trash.

Sakumo Hatake watched this scene from the shore with a smile, completely unsurprised.

As a result, the task that would normally take half a day to complete was finished in less than an hour.

After Genma and the other two reached the shore, Hatake Sakumo smiled and said, "Well done."

"Our second task is to help organize the bookshelves in the library. Let's go!"

Xuanma and the other two exchanged glances and then set off to change locations.

They still used sheer numbers, and the battle was quickly resolved in half an hour.

Then move on to the next task.

Help people find their pets, and help farmers in villages near Konoha hunt wild boars that are damaging their farmland...

In just two days, Xuanma and his two companions completed all 10 D-level missions.

As the sun set, looking at the three slightly tired figures, Hatake Sakumo asked, "How are you? Can you still hold on?"

"I can rest tomorrow, and then take on a C-level mission."

Shizune and Yamashiro Aoba both turned to look at Genma.

They weren't actually that tired these past two days; it was Xuanma, who relied on sheer numbers, who was the most exhausted.

Facing their gazes, Genma smiled and said, "I'm perfectly fine. I'll be fully recovered after a good night's sleep."

He now possesses the power of the One-Tailed Beast, so of course there won't be any problems.

No, to be precise, his chakra reserves have surpassed those of Shukaku.

Over the past year, he has grown and developed, and with the influence of the Wood Release Chakra Mode, his chakra has also increased.

"Teacher, we have no problems either."

Mute and Yamashiro Aoba expressed their opinions.

Sakumo Hatake nodded: "In that case, let's meet in front of the Hokage Building at 9 a.m. tomorrow."

"Make preparations in advance, we're going to leave the village this time."

Upon hearing this, the eyes of Xuanma and the other two lit up, and they immediately became more expectant.

This was their first time traveling far from their village.

……

After the team disbanded, Genma escorted Shizune home together.

Upon entering, the two saw Tsunade sitting on the veranda, leaning against a pillar. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on her face, giving her a unique, hazy beauty, tinged with a touch of inexplicable sadness.

At that moment, Genma's heart fluttered intensely.

Shizune paused for a moment, then looked worried and whispered, "Lady Tsunade may be thinking of her deceased brother."

Xuanma nodded subconsciously.

How can someone who has lost all their loved ones not be sad?

Comfort?

How should I persuade them?

Did you also lose all your relatives?

How can you claim to empathize or understand someone who hasn't died?

Genma sighed inwardly, realizing that if he tried to persuade Tsunade with his words, he would appear particularly weak, arrogant, and condescending.

"Let's go."

He pulled the mute button and stepped forward.

Startled from her reverie, Tsunade immediately composed herself, adopting a lazy expression: "The mission ended so early today?"

Jingyin said, "It's all thanks to Xuanma's Multiple Shadow Clone Technique."

Tsunade glanced at Genma and scoffed, "So, we're going on a C-rank mission tomorrow?"

Shizune nodded, then looked at Tsunade with some concern: "Yes, Lady Tsunade, Sakumo-sensei said we're leaving the village this time, so..."

Before she could finish speaking, Tsunade waved her hand and said, "I know, stop nagging!"

"You are the ones who need to be taken care of."

With her arms crossed over her chest, Tsunade looked down at the two kids: "Although it's a C-rank mission, we usually won't encounter any ninjas."

"But these things aren't absolute, so don't be careless."

Genma and Shizune nodded obediently.

Tsunade continued, "Also, although Sakumo-senpai is very strong, you must never think of relying on him completely."

"Any dangerous situation may arise during the mission, so you will have to rely on yourselves more."

Shizune nodded immediately: "Yes, Lady Tsunade!"

Xuanma also said, "We will make full preparations."

Tsunade realized she'd made the atmosphere a bit tense, so she laughed and said, "Let's make a bet before we leave!"

Xuanma's lips twitched.

Wow, that changed way too fast!

Shizune was also a bit speechless, then whispered a word of advice: "Lady Tsunade, it seems you've never beaten Genma even once!"

Tsunade said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, we'll definitely win this time."

"And don't worry about me not being able to afford it."

I'm worried I'll lose!

Xuanma muttered to himself.

What if we lose? Wouldn't someone die?