[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat":3,"chapter-naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-42":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: What Kind of Starter Pack is 13 Years Late?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1883184,2501,"Chapter 42: Jiraiya Catches Sarutobi Hiruzen Lacking","naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>Hokage's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen was holding his pipe, concentrating intently on the scene in the crystal ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was old, he still enjoyed looking at some fragrant and beautiful things. It was purely for his eyes' pleasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, old man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he was engrossed, a voice suddenly and inappropriately interrupted him, causing him to quickly grab a cloth and cover the crystal ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his head, he saw Jiraiya poking his head in from the window to greet him, before climbing inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen took a couple of puffs from his pipe to calm his emotions, then spoke with a helpless tone, \"There's a front door, but you insist on jumping through the window. Where did you pick up that bad habit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't mind the details.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya didn't care at all. He quickly ran in, a mischievous smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, are you peeking again—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't talk nonsense. I'm just checking if Konoha is peaceful right now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen's old face flushed. Although his disciple had the same bad habit as him, he still needed to save face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, tell me about this mission. Did you find anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did. Things are much more complicated than we imagined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya pursed his lips, but thankfully he knew the priorities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time we were lucky. We didn't spend much time in the Land of Hot Water before we found something—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya recounted the details appropriately, omitting some minor points but highlighting Takemi's role and the information extracted from Orochimaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen held his pipe and quietly listened to Jiraiya's account. After Jiraiya finished, he slightly furrowed his brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems this matter is indeed troublesome, but it also matches the information Danzo gave us. However, do you believe Orochimaru's words?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mizukage hiring this mysterious organization indicated a high level of internal strife, so high that the Mizukage had to mobilize external aid to clear the trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was good for Konoha. No one liked those bastards from Kirigakure. But it made investigating the mysterious organization a bit troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think it shouldn't be a big problem.\" Jiraiya nodded seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if Orochimaru held back a bit, that's normal. At least we got some crucial information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't speak. In fact, he also believed that the information Orochimaru revealed this time was likely not a big issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood Orochimaru well. Although he would lie, he was ultimately a proud person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand. It seems I'll have to make a trip to Kirigakure.\" Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn't really want to take the risk, that mysterious organization truly startled him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially that fellow Obito, whose heart seemed full of hatred, and who had awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan while also possessing Wood Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to investigate this matter...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, old man, don't think about it so much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen's troubled expression and couldn't help but offer a word of comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some things just have to be figured out. This organization is a hurdle we must overcome, isn't it? Relax, relax, we'll handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You little brat, I need you to comfort me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Jiraiya, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya, however, didn't mind and, after a moment's thought, spoke, \"Oh, by the way, remember to give this mission an S-rank. Takemi seems to want to become a Chunin, give him a good resume.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He needs a good resume?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thinking about Takemi improved Sarutobi Hiruzen's mood quite a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he hadn't had many missions since graduating until now, the difficulty of each mission wasn't low, and his evaluations were very high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was dealing with Jūzō and Itachi, or this time, based on Jiraiya's account, his performance was excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps, this kid would become Konoha's new 'Minato'...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, but he wouldn't speak too soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I understand. I will consider this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya smiled, then slyly ran to Sarutobi Hiruzen's side, reaching out to pull at the cloth covering the crystal ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, you bastard, what are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This action startled Sarutobi Hiruzen, but Jiraiya didn't care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The troublesome things are over. We'll deal with future troubles later. Now is the time to relax. Don't be selfish, old man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What nonsense are you talking about? And these are work matters, duties, understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, let's just take a look quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard, hurry up and get out of here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the information, senpai. I'll take my leave now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're welcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Konoha Hospital, Takemi smiled and greeted the medical staff before turning to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after leaving the hospital, he felt a bit disappointed because he found he had missed Kakashi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's already been discharged, huh? He recovered well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Jiraiya's reminder, Takemi naturally rushed to the hospital immediately to visit Kakashi, but he didn't expect him to have already left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that's good. Recovering early is better than being sickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he didn't find him, Takemi decided to go back and rest first, and then visit him tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also need to think carefully about Obito's situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since he had messed with Obito, things had become somewhat chaotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he had even warned Jiraiya, effectively stirring up trouble both openly and secretly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Takemi needed to carefully consider about how to proceed next. Of course, he already had an idea, he just needed to refine it a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, there's still the second phase of Kakashi's exclusive side mission. This can't be neglected!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obito had too many good things on him. He had inherited many things from Madara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Takemi felt that the things he learned weren't complete, that didn't change the fact that he possessed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could get them, he absolutely couldn't miss the chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh, Takemi? You're back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Takemi was contemplating, Naruto's voice suddenly came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi turned around and saw Naruto running over, holding a bag in his left hand and a basket in his right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Naruto's getup, Takemi couldn't help but be curious. But when he saw what was inside the bag, his mouth twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More of this cup ramen... Haven't you had enough at Ichiraku? Why buy so much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, this is limited edition good stuff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto grinned excitedly and said, \"It's a good thing I was quick with my hands and eyes to grab so many, otherwise they would have been sold out long ago!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't some delicacy. I remember you seem to have quite a bit at home already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Limited edition! Limited edition! Wouldn't it be a loss if I missed it?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi was truly speechless. He really didn't understand why this stuff sold for so much, or what was so good about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he ultimately chose to respect others' fate and didn't say more, just looked at the other basket with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's in this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... This is also good stuff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto suddenly became mysterious. He looked left and right like a thief, then whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you, I found a great place. There's lots of food you can take there, and it's free!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are you stealing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nonsense, I would never steal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what about your allowance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bought limited edition ramen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Naruto's righteous expression, Takemi felt helpless. He finally understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Sarutobi Hiruzen wasn't stingy with Naruto, he didn't teach him how to spend money or save money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But thinking about it, as the Hokage, that old man probably had a lot on his plate, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, how about we eat together tonight? My treat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Takemi was speechless, Naruto spoke with a smile, \"It's a good chance for you to taste my creation, and the jutsu you asked me to develop is almost complete.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takemi's spirits lifted immediately. He considered getting a camera to record it, but right now he was more curious about that basket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly is in here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naruto didn't hide it and casually lifted the cloth on the basket. Instantly, Takemi's face turned green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the basket were colorful, various types of seemingly delicious mushrooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made him shiver instantly. He looked up and stared at Naruto, and after a while, he spoke, \"Naruto...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should respect the old and cherish the young.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh? What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make a pot of soup with these mushrooms and send it to Lord Hokage...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1409,"2026-06-10T06:42:00.326Z",1,"novelbin.me","0248d18e368484a29663ae7475057046be03d820cc8b8873719a8d4a672b71fe","naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-43","naruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-chapter-41",522,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-what-kind-of-starter-pack-is-13-years-lat-cover.jpg"]